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Luxury gift search
It is that time of year. Everyone running around confused as to what to get that certain someone that has everything. Ever think about a luxury gift search? Do a search to find that special gift, something someone would never think about. Something elegant and has a touch of luxury. There are many websites dedicated to search for that hard to find gift. A luxury gift search for the most luxurious gift. A luxury gift search for the person who has it all.
Luxury Gifts Corporation is a great place for a luxury gift search. They first start operation in 1950 when they hired skilled Italian artisans who got updated and high tech art equipment to make exquisite luxury gifts. As you do a luxury gift search, you will see jewelry boxes. Sterling silver picture frames, baby picture frames, the list is endless. All products are made in Italy and stocked in warehouses located in New York. Items can be shipped anywhere in the country within two business days or next day delivery.
Here are a few suggestions from Luxury Gifts Corporation for the person who has everything.
You will find a beautiful assortment of sterling silver picture frames when you do a luxury gift search. The frames are solid Italian silver and they are lacquered which helps to prevent tarnish. The backings of the frames are made of solid wood and laser cut for an exact fit. The frames ready for engraving and come in a drawstring bag with a gift box. This is a great gift idea for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and baby showers.
Do a luxury gift search for solid wood handmade jewelry boxes. The boxes are made from Italian wood with wood inlay and wood veneer and finished with six coats of high gloss. The boxes are Italian custom designed and assembled with compass hinges that are brass and a leather lining that is baby soft. The boxes have multiple compartments.
Check out the Luxury Lifestyle website as you do your luxury gift search. Again dedicated to finding gifts for people who have everything. Do a luxury gift search there and you will find elegant items such as beautiful writing instruments from Cross, gift boxes that can be used as jewelry from GiftsByBecca and spa gift packages.
These are just examples of the many websites out there that you will find when doing a luxury gift search. When you are shopping for someone who has everything it does not have to be mission impossible. Just take the time in the comfort of your own home and do a luxury gift search.
Girl baby name
Most mothers feel that just the thought of having a baby is so wonderful and finding out that it is a girl is often even more wonderful that they immediately begin finding all sorts of frilly things; they begin to buy everything from ribbons to bows. Decorating a little girl's room is easy work compared to picking out that perfect little princess name for your baby girl. Making sure you have picked the right name can be a bit daunting, but at the same time a whole lot of fun.
There are so many different names for little girls in this world that it is so hard to pick the right name for her. Mothers find themselves staying up at night, when they should be sleeping, reading a list of girl names. Maybe you should give it a break for a little while, if you do, the perfect baby girls name just may come to your mind. When you are naming your baby girl you worry about her liking it when she gets older.
What exactly are parents looking for when they ask for a unique baby girl name? Parents who are looking for a unique baby name are looking for something uncommon, unusual and a little bit different. Maybe the parents want to choose a name that will stand out from the crowd yet have a meaning to it. You will finds millions of unique baby girl names on the Internet, in books or in magazines.
Are you the type of parent that thinks unique names are just…weird? Some people might just not like unique and uncommon names, they would prefer to go with something that is used more. If you want a popular baby girl name then you will still have a long list to choose from. Keep in mind that just because they are popular in 2007 does not mean they will be popular in 2010. Do you think your child will want to have the same name as someone else in her class? This could either be a bad thing or a good thing.
If you are having a baby girl you will be exited to get to make up a name for her, naming your baby girl will have an everlasting effect in not just your life but her life as well. When you are naming your baby girl you should also let the father help you pick out the name as well, after all he should have a choice in it. When all is said and done you and your baby girl will be happy and hopefully when she gets older she will like her name you chose for her.
New baby name
Whenever a baby is born the first and the foremost concern of the parents is to give him or her a name. This is the most important matter that is to be dealt with whenever a baby is born. Names are not only a word used to remember a person, in fact they have a much wider meaning and they are used because of other reasons too. Names are said to influence the personality of an individual as well. It is thought that names have a direct impact on the way a person acts and reacts to certain situations. His behavior is said to be influenced by the kind of names that the person gets. When the baby is born every one who is linked to this new comer has already thought of a name for him/her. It is not only the parents who can name their children, but it can be anyone. Anyone can name the baby. But if the parents think that only they should name the baby then there should not be any more confusion and no one else can claim that since he loves the baby more and as he had thought of the name before the parents so he will name the baby.
Finding a new name for baby is often looked upon as a complex process which involves the reading on the names in history. You have to look through a database of hundreds and thousands of names. Choosing the best name or the name you like the most is never an easy task. You will always be double minded in this situation. You might end up with 5-8 short listed baby names and you can not choose the one that you will give to your baby. Names have meanings and these meanings are to be kept in mind and are to be understood in the light of religion as well. People do not name the baby just like that. They do a complete research by looking through the religious book and finding or tracking the history of a particular name. When they arrive at their final decision they give the particular name to their baby and then register the name in the baby's birth certificate. This is then kept as a record and for his whole remaining life; the baby will be called by that particular name. Thus giving a new baby name is somewhat a hard process and it needs your attention as well.
Asian baby names
Wherever you live in the world, selecting a name for a newborn child has always been a complex and fascinating process. For thousands of years, Asian baby name selection for the majority of world's population was performed according to a traditional system, one that eliminated personal bias and reflected, according to astrological principles, the best qualities that the child was supposed to grow up with. In Asia names were usually selected after calculations involving the horoscope, the exact time and place of birth, as well as the traditional textual links between numbers so derived. Naming babies in Asia was an extremely complex and learned process, requiring deep knowledge of ancient texts as well as their applicability in normal or special circumstances. Highly specialized training was needed as well as a thorough grounding in the methodologies and processes of the Rites and Rituals dimension of Religions. Modern Asia is a melting pot of many religions, with different baby naming rituals, however the religious connotations and connections remain as strong as ever. The meanings of baby names are very important in Asian culture. With thousands of gods and goddesses to choose from, as well as the deeply rooted traditions of honoring family ancestors, the Asian baby naming process remains a fascinating and spiritual one.
However, with the rapid growth of the Asian economy and its accelerating adoption of western culture, Asian parents are also beginning to use to more modern methods of finding names for their children and also looking for more modern and more "Westernized" names. For example, there are many Internet sites, full of excellent lists of Asian baby names, together with their roots and meanings. These are great sources of ideas for names. But as with choosing any baby name, the process of choosing a more modern or stylish Asian baby name can lead to major problems. In western and more secular societies, this may not be much of an issue, but in Asian societies this could be disastrous for the future of the child. Choosing names with moderate thinking and also keeping religious and traditional value in mind is not an easy job. In fact the difficulties of choosing an Asian baby name is a true reflection of Asia's own struggles to balance its traditions with its desire to become a modern, 21st century continent. Most of the Asian people take this job as a competition to one another. This thinking brings more and more modern names in their minds.
Unpopular names for a baby
When a baby is born finding a suitable name for the baby is a priority for the parents. They have to look a lot in the books and research through different sources before making a final decision for the name of their baby. Names vary from individuals to individuals and they also vary according top the religion. Every one has a different religion and that is why you hear different names among your friends. If you look around yourself, you will find people from various religions. Especially in AMERICA where people from different origins come to live their lives and settle down permanently, names are often different from one another and they are different according to the language as well. You might have a Spanish friend named Rodriguez. This is the most common name among the male Spanish people or might form as a surname for them. Likewise a Muslim friend might be named Mohammed. This is a very sacred name for the Muslims as this is the name of their prophet. There are certain names which might have a good meaning in your language but they might have a negative or adverse meaning in another language.
Some names have a negative meaning and this is why they are regarded a bad name and are not very popular among the common people. Although some of these names are very common among the people but due to the use of the word in some other sense it is regarded as an unpopular or a bad name. Few examples of such names are:
* Dick (this is a word which is used as slang for describing a private male body part. Therefore having this name may be a problem for your child. And he might be subjected to discrimination at school).
* Fanny (this name which is often used for girls have a very adverse meaning. Especially in United Kingdom where it is used to describe a private female body term. This can be very distressing for your child especially if she's in United Kingdom).
Therefore you have to be very careful before giving your baby a name. Try to do complete search from the books and on the internet before giving your baby a name. It is due to this reason because of which these names are not popular among the people. You can search on the internet for such names and this will help you to foresee any such problems for your name.
Baby name origin
Having a baby is a big decision but also naming the baby is a big decision as well. The name that you choose for your baby will be the name he or she will have for the rest of his or her life, unless of course they go change it themselves when they are older, so lets stop your child from having to change his or her name and give them a good name. When we say good name we not only are talking about the name but we are talking about the origin as well, this is where the name springs into being.
It doesn't matter if the name is biblical, modern or even historical; they all have a meaning to them. Do you think that names are just random words picked to be a "name?"
If this is the case you may want to reconsider this thought. Names actually reflect the nature or essence of the baby that is given the name. The name the baby is given is what will be distinguishing the baby from all the other family members.
Did you know that in most cultures throughout the world the baby is actually named a few days after birth when there is a big celebration going on? So you should know it is okay to name your baby a few days after you have given birth to him or her, there is no big rush as your baby will eventually end up with the right name.
You may want to familiarize yourself with the origins of names and learn your baby's personality before you give him the name. If you have a brave baby girl then you may want to name her Kacey, if you have a graceful baby then you may want to name her Hannah or him Shawn. If you are looking into religious names like the Bible, you will see that Catherine means pure, Caleb means bold, Evangeline means tidings and Diana means the moon Goddess.
Names can be forever reminders of places, people, events, and ancient cultures. If you are not aware of it, many of the names that are in use today have origins in the Old Testament, Koran, the Vedas, and so forth. Who would have guessed the English name Aaron that means high mountain or exalter actually originated from Aharon, which is Hebrew?
So now you have found the time to sit down and choose your babies name. You may want to keep in your mind that the baby name you choose is what he or she will be going by for the rest or their life, he or she may not just be known by the name in this lifetime, but he or she may be known for it centuries later.


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Emraan happy to reunite with Vidya in 'Ghanchakkar'
After working together in blockbuster movie 'The Dirty Picture', actor Emraan Hashmi is excited to team up with Vidya Balan again because he feels it is always better to work with familiar faces
The duo will be seen in 'No One Killed Jessica' famed director Raj Kumar Gupta's 'Ghanchakkar'. The movie is almost finished and will release in 2013. 'The film is a very unique combination as there is comedy, suspense as well as thrills.
It is great to be reuniting with Vidya (Balan) after 'The Dirty Picture'. It was back to being with someone who is familiar to you,' Emraan told PTI. After releasing four films this year - 'Jannat 2', 'Shanghai', 'Raaz 3' and 'Rush'- Emraan is on a roll as he has movies like Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Ek Thi Daayan', Karan Johar's 'Unglee' for next year.
Produced by Johar, 'Unglee' is directed by Rensil D'Silva (of 'Kurbaan' fame) and Emraan says it is fun working with a new director as he brings in new ideas and methodology of working. 'It is nice to be working on a film like 'Unglee'.
Rensil is a very sorted director and what impresses me most is that he is very intelligent as well. It is always good to be working with new people as they come up with fresh ideas. Also, they bring to fore new things about your own self and acting prowess; it is a new discovery altogether,' he added. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Randeep Hooda, Kangana Ranaut and Neha Dhupia.
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Rebeca from Brazil wanted to have a nice bridal photoshoot like any other girl who gets married does. Problem is, Rebeca is a 24 year old computer engineer and doesn't have much female friends. So what did she do? Invited her guy friends instead, and we are so happy she did!
" I came up with the idea one week before the wedding. I was looking into some ' making of ' pictures of brides with their gang of girls, all in robes, laughing, drinking champagne and all, and i got a bit sad because I wouldn't be able to do anything like that " Rebeca says.
" The photoshop was super fun. Everyone was taking shots of cheap booze and sometimes we were laughing so much that we had to take some time to recover and go on with the photos "
Now if you're asking why she doesn't have much female friends, Rebeca is studying computer engineering and is only 1 of four women in a total of 60 students. So it's obvious she will pick up some guy friends along the way.
Like a lot of people doing silly stuff and posting them online, Rebeca did the same and posted the photos on Facebook. Well the internet fell in love with them and they became super viral very fast! " I am very happy with the photos. Sometimes I look at them and find myself laughing like crazy. But i never imagined this would become so viral "
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Outward Appearances
"But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
Years ago when I was the coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at BYU. A prominent Palestinian Arab Anglican priest (Naim Ateek) from Jerusalem came to visit Utah. I had meet him before and read his book "Justice and only Justice". He was and is a long time supporter of a fair and just two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I thought it would be a great idea to have the BYU community learn from a moderate, reasonable Palestinian Christian. In particular I thought that all of the BYU Jerusalem Center alumni would enjoy hearing him. When I sought approval (as is required at BYU) to have him come and speak I was told by the International Vice President that he could come if we only advertised his lecture to the Middle East Studies majors and to my Middle East geography students. When I questioned why we had to limit our publicity, I was told that that if it was publicized as a BYU event, and not just a major specific event, then "some member [of the Church] in Hurricane, Utah" might think that BYU and by extension the LDS Church was somehow validating and supporting what Ateek might say. There was a real concern that outwardly BYU and its guests must look the part, even if that meant severely restricting open dialogue which is so much a part of university learning.
This fear of what outsiders might see, hear and think also influences who is and is not invited to speak at BYU lectures and forums. There is a very intense vetting process to make sure that all university wide speakers outwardly exemplify what BYU and the LDS Church stands for. Sometimes those who are accepted (VP Dick Cheney) and those who are turned down (LDS author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich) are seemingly done with no rhyme or reason, but there is always a reason.
When the Mormon Tabernacle Choir accepted president-elect Trump's invitation to sing at his inauguration, Mormons reacted in two very divergent ways which highlight two different views on how the Mormon Church should and will be viewed during this tumultuous time.
Many see the Choir's singing as a fitting continuation of singing at inaugurations for any president, Republican or Democrat, who issues an invitation. They see it as a great opportunity for Mormon missionary work and a way to "let our light shine." And they see it as a patriotic act to honor the office of President and to celebrate the United State's peaceful democratic process. It shows that Mormons are loyal, patriotic Americans. All good reasons.
Other Mormon's see it as having a much more troubling meaning. They feel that the Choir's singing at the inauguration could be construed (by Muslims, Mexicans, women and even residents of Hurricane) as symbolically validating a man whose words and actions are very much at odds with Mormon ideals. This is not about outward policies (if he and his supporters want to build a wall then so be it, he was fairly elected on that platform) it is about inner character (bragging about his predator advances on women, his degrading comments about Mexicans, his discrediting of a US judge of Mexican ancestry, his vilification of all Muslims, his lack of business ethics (profit is all that matters), his disrespectful name calling (lyin' Ted, crooked Hillary) and on and on).
If BYU is so vigilant in vetting its lecturers for fear of what message it may be giving, it seems only fair to hope that similar concerns be given by the LDS Church to what message an inaugural performance might give. Apparently the outward appearance of patriotism was viewed as more important than the outward appearance of standing up for what is right.
Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington DC.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Walnuts: Candied and for the Birds
This year it gave us its most bountiful crop, even with the loss of one of its main branches to a wind storm this past summer. The remaining branches were so heavily laden with big walnuts that they drooped down into our soccer playing pitch thus necessitating the occasional pruning of downward intruding branches.
Fall and early winter mornings find a fun variety of birds enjoying the fruits of our back yard. First to go are the chokecherries in mid summer, then eventually it is the sun flowers seeds, plums, grapes, yew berries, tiny flowering pears, mountain ash berries and walnuts.
Startled starlings
Top of the pecking order magpie. They love the walnuts and are their primary eaters. I apply the law of gleaners to my harvesting of walnuts. If I can't get the tough, hardened, blackened shell off I leave them in a pile under the walnut tree for birds to glean during the winter.
Magpie hard at work.
Post meal outer and inner shells.
As the walnuts started to fall from October through November we would gather them up and then with a screw driver and gloves (the blackened outer shells really stain) I would peal off the soft green or hardening black outer shell. I then left them to dry on our front porch.
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Dive in crystal blue water and discover the rich biodiversity of the South Pacific while assisting with research which will aid the local management of marine protected areas. Contribute to national efforts to conserve Fiji's delicate coral reefs and marine ecosystems while living on the research base on the stunning Caqalai Island. Travel to idyllic traditional Fijian villages; gain your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification and contribute towards tangible, long-term community benefits.
Travel to the clear blue waters of the South Pacific Ocean, learn or improve your diving in one of the world's most beautiful tropical countries and discover an incredible underwater environment.
Join an international team of volunteers on this marine conservation expedition which focuses on the collection of important marine inventory data from underwater research dives. This research is then made available to local communities and organisations to help better inform management decision making. The project is geared at providing long term benefits to the local communities through strategies designed to help guarantee food security for future generations. Please note, this program offers durations up to 24 weeks.
Learning new scuba diving skills, conducting underwater surveys in the warm, turquoise waters of the Pacific, spending time getting to know the local community and their traditional villages, teaching children about environmental conservation during weekly school visits, assisting in the creation of coral farms, discover a myriad of fascinating marine creatures to study, enjoy island hopping, stunning remote island locations, scuba diving, snorkelling, traditional ceremonies, idyllic traditional Fijian villages, white beaches, climbing volcanic mountains, enjoying breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion in the Fijian way of life, learning to speak Fijian.
You will first complete an initial training phase where you will learn to accurately identify locally targeted fish, invertebrate or coral species. Training will involve snorkel and dive point outs with the staff, as well as learning benthic, fish, coral and invertebrate species.
Depending on weather conditions, we aim for everyone to have 1 or 2 dives/snorkels each day, 5 days a week, during which you will conduct underwater surveys after you complete your training. Besides diving, you should expect to be involved in additional projects and activities, including training sessions, marine debris surveys and removal, environmental education session or alternative income training, depending on local and project needs. You will also be required to complete base duties.
You will stay on our program partners Caqalai Island base in basic dormitory accommodation with your fellow volunteers with a communal kitchen, living and work area, taking turns with base duties on a rotational basis.
Weekends are usually yours to rest up and relax, or perhaps even explore some of the surrounding area, all depending on the project needs and requirements.
Bring snacks to supplement diet
books/ipod for free time
bring an unlocked phone and buy a fijian sim card to stay in touch with home
expect basic island living!
Our program partner has partnered with local NGOs and organisations in order to identify the best ways to assist the community to conserve their marine resources. The following research priorities have been identified:
Data collection on targeted fish species
Habitat mapping for coral reefs and mangrove (Coral Reef and Mangrove Habitat mapping)
Development of an environmental education and awareness program for local schools and communities.
Development of terrestrial and marine environmental best practice on Caqalai Island
Our program partner works closely with the Fiji Department of Fisheries and the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network to ensure that the impact of this research and program remains is both relevant and useful for the wider community.
Caqalai's short, mid, and long-term objectives:
All of our programs have short, mid and long-term objectives that fit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This enables us to report on our collaborative impact across the world in a streamlined manner, measuring which UN SDGs we are making a substantial contribution to. Furthermore, this will help our local partners and communities measure and visualize their contribution to the UN SDGs.
Upon arrival to base, you will be educated about the history of the UN SDGs. You will learn about the specific goals of your location, the long-, mid- and short-term objectives, and also clarification of how your personal, shorter-term involvement contributes to these goals on a global level.
Our aim is to educate you on local and global issues, so that you continue to act as active global citizens after your program, helping to fulfill our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.
Learn about the long-term objectives you will be contributing to in Caqalai:
1. PROTECTION and MONITORING- Establish locally managed marine areas with villages of Moturiki in keeping with community led management plans
2. EDUCATION- capacity building within key stakeholders to ensure strong environmental leadership in the future
3. LIVELIHOODS- Introduce methods of alternative livelhoodto generate incomefor local communities to reduce dependance on damage fisheries for income
4. RESILIENCE- Reduce the vulnerability of communities to the negative impacts of climate changethrough awareness and training in adaptation techniques and disaster preparedness
5. COLLABORATION – Encourage good governance, inter-organisational collaboration and inter-village cooperation
How this project makes a difference
The communities with which we work do not have access to the necessary resources to carry out regular data collection in their fishing grounds and there has been a significant detriment to coral and fish stocks due to natural disaster events and unsustainable fishing practice.
Data collected on our volunteer powered surveys is presented to the local community land owners along with alternative livelihood methods and management strategies to help local stakeholders to make informed decisions with regards to their vital marine resources and long term food security.
Volunteering with us not only allows you to participate on programs assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems, but it also offers wonderful opportunities to travel in the local area in your down time or further afield either before or after your program. Many decide to travel after volunteering, solidifying the lifetime friendships established on the programme.
Our long term field staff are a great source of advice and are here to help you make the most of your time abroad. Remember to ask about discounts on local activities and side trips through your association with our partner. Our field teams have helped us put together the following information on trips and travel options in Fiji!
Optional Side Trips
Fiji is a beautiful and exotic destination where you will find picturesque white sand beaches, world class dive sites, and Fiji's famous culture of hospitality and warmth. As an island nation, many of your potential activities are water based! Starting locally, just a short boat ride away you can visit the famous pod of dolphins that reside all year round on Moon Reef or hike into forests and swim in hidden waterfalls or visit one of Fiji's famous island resorts.
In the water, for those that are not dive qualified you could enrol in a scuba diving course and dive the various dive sites in the region, home to abundant marine life, colourful corals and steep drop-offs. Get lucky with your dive, and visibility can exceed a massive 40m.
Fiji's capital city, Suva, is only a few hours from all our project sites, known for its relaxed atmosphere, energetic nightlife, large farmers market and atmospheric port. Here you can visit the Fiji Museum, where you can find ancient tribal artefacts, one of the best exhibitions on tribal art in the Pacific, or read up on Fiji's cannibal past. The old historical capital of Fiji, Levuka, which makes for an interesting day trip, is accessible by ferry and small boat and located on the nearby Ovalau Island.
Thank you for such an awesome experience in Fiji, I have come back reenergised and have changed the course of my medical career – I will be taking next year off to work in the developing world. Thank you all for the inspiring and profound impact you had on my person and my career. I feel that this decision is the beginning of something truly extraordinary!
– Clare
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FJYW0298E Fiji Marine Conservation Expedition
Location: Australasia – Fiji – Caqalai
At JCR we have successfully been organising and sending young Australians on overseas placements for over 15 years. We think JCR has some great programs and we sincerely believe that cultural travel is a wonderful experience, an amazing learning curve and can help to positively prepare you for life's rewards and challenges.
JCR have one goal and that is to make your volunteer experience the most amazing it can be. We work together to ensure that you are matched with the right program, we discuss your options and answer any questions you may have.
It is the reason JCR Volunteer overseas was created: to create lasting memories from amazing cultural exchanges.
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From across the continent, and a different Orange County (the one in North Carolina), comes an interesting divorce story offering lessons as relevant to the California Coast as they are to the Outer Banks.
According to Local Tech Wire, Dennis Gillings, CEO of Quintiles, is struggling to bat down industry speculation that his Orange County divorce will have an adverse effect on the company. Quintiles is described by Local Tech Wire as "the world's largest life sciences services firm."
"This is a personal family matter, not for public comment," Gillings is quoted as saying, adding that he does not think his divorce will "impact" either the business or the company's management. Local Tech Wire, however, quotes an area publication, the Triangle Business Journal, as speculating that "fallout" from the case could "affect" the company.
As we have seen here in Southern California in the rather higher-profile divorce of the Frank and Jamie McCourt, business the ownership and management of a business can, indeed, become entangled in a divorce. How matters play out for Gillings – and for Quintiles' shareholders – will ultimately be determined by a number of factors that may no longer be within his, or their, control. Unlike California, North Carolina is not a community property state. Whether and how that fact effects the final outcome of this case will turn on other issues: how the couple's assets are structured and whether they signed any sort of post-nuptial agreement after, as Local Tech Wire reports, Gillings left his teaching post at the University of North Carolina to found Quintiles.
We are not in a position to know the answers to those questions. The lesson they hold, however, is of the importance of careful, detail-oriented legal representation in every aspect of family law. When moving toward an Orange County divorce it is important to seek skilled counsel at the earliest possible opportunity. Doing so is the best way to assure a smooth and equitable division of a couple's assets. Delays in starting the process are apt to lead to further complications down the line.
Local Tech Wire: Dennis Gillings doesn't believe divorce 'will have impact' on Quintiles


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Mr. Vachss writes about bad people, really bad people. He's a lawyer who has represented abused women and children and he knows about what he speaks. Sometimes it's easier not to expose yourself to that but it's there and it's real. This might be a fictional story but there is evil in the world. Are you ready to step into a world I hope I never get close to?
Vintage Crime/Black Lizard and Edelweiss gave me the opportunity to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published April 19th.
I knew this was going to be a wild ride because there is only one chapter in this book. It starts on page one and continues on with no breaks.
It begins in prison and continues outside as the men gather into a gang. They have one female tough enough to join them. Some of them are married. One has a dog he's very attached to. They do jobs that pay them well. They aren't picky about death. But they take exception when a hitman tries to kill one of the wives. He probably would have taken out the children, too. However, they knew he was coming and all he does is end up dead.
Now they are trying to weave together the net to see who set them up and why. They know the bottom layer but they also know that person wasn't working alone. What they find is a monster at the center of the web with killers around him.
There's non-stop action, conflict between gang members and an organization you wouldn't believe could be put together. People die along the way, some of them grossly, and the group marches on. When the book ends, you know the tale isn't done. Cross has a mark that the beast in the prison gave him and it pulses. Until it's gone or Cross is dead, the story won't be over.
I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Drawing Dead: A Cross Novel by Andrew Vachss
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The Gift of Clear Vision by A-PAD SL to Flood Victims
Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) in its many response to victims of floods and landslides initiated mobile eye clinics following a plea from a student, Master Sadev Hirusha of Rajasinghe Maha Vidyalaya, Kotikawatte, having lost his spectacles in the recent floods where his entire house was submerged by water for days.
A-PAD having connected with the local temple priest of Mulleriyawa initiated the mobile eye clinic at the Rajasinghe Maha Vidyalaya, Kotikawatte where Master Hirusha was attending school. It came to light there were many students and teachers who have lost their spectacles due to the floods. Screening was conducted for the children and teachers with technical assistance from Techno Vision who eagerly partnered with A-PAD SL. Children were provided a variety of frames to choose from displayed at eye clinic. Screening was carried out by Techno Vision state of the Art equipment and expertise.
A total of 40 students and 10 teachers received spectacles of their choice at a simple handing over ceremony in the presence of A-PAD SL Staff, representatives of the Ministry of Disaster management and Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. Partner donors too were in attendance.
A-PAD Sri Lanka http://www.apadsl.org/


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Well even though I had a crazy busy weekend, I don't have many good photos to show for it!
I managed to squeeze in some baking, it reminded me how much I really love a little baking. Maybe I can squeeze it in once a week?
May I present some Pumpkin Biscotti.
Recipe is from the amazing Simply Recipes, found here.
I like this recipe because it makes the biscotti a little more moist, and chewy. I'm way more of a chewy cookie person then a crunchy cookie person, but I love biscotti because it's so dippable!
(sorry for the blur!)
With the left over pumpkin I made myself a little pumpkin oats!
Ate while doing a little reading (not for school though!)
My weekend was definitely full, mostly with fun stuff, and it wasn't nearly long enough…
Well I'm off to get more prepared for the day.


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Spring 2009 Ready-to-WearMaison Margiela
The house was packed for Martin Margiela's 20th-anniversary collection, an occasion whose significance was sharpened by the swirling rumors—causing fear among the many Margiela wearers in the hall—that he is about to retire. (To get that one out of the way up front, a spokeswoman categorically denied that fashion's mystery man is going anywhere just at the moment.) What unfolded, in inimitable house style, was less a sentimental catalog of past hits than a reminder of the continuing relevance of Margiela's sidelong contributions to stimulating fashion over two decades and 40 collections.
First, there is the remarkable case of the narrow, slightly puffed Edwardian-shouldered jacket that dates from his first Spring collection, designed in 1988, which is still completely wearable now (it's being rereleased). And at the other end of the time line, there are the pointed shoulder pads of the 2006 bodysuits and jackets, with which Margiela triggered the beginning of a widespread silhouette change that is working its way through fashion now. The twist was that although the show was a revisiting of past collections, there were also slyly brilliant updates that put it right in the forefront of this summer's thinking. Circular-cut leather? Margiela first thought of that in 2005, and now the same geometries are blowing up all over the runways. Wigs, too—a favorite of the house since Fall 1995—have now spilled all over jackets in cuts that look like a Margiela comment on the current fad for fringing.


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A need for enhanced co-operation between law enforcement authorities has given rise to the establishment of Eurojust. It is intended to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of crimes which have a cross-border dimension, aiding co-operation between judicial and prosecuting authorities.
Eurojust functions as a central body of lawyers, magistrates, judges and other legal experts seconded from Member States. Though national experts, they are expected to put any case brought to their attention into an EU context. Eurojust offers advice to Member States and also request information from member states.
Eurojust can make recommendations to Member States but does not have authority to initiate or conduct investigations itself. The Data Protection Commissioner is a member of Eurojust Joint Supervisory Body.


text: BEAR ON THE OP Thomas McCafferty Today, I hiked down-mountain to the Humptulips where I meant to reach a bank of sprawling rocks and sand and slow eddies where I'd have a good view of game trails. But I took the wrong path off the wrong road in the wrong drainage. I didn't recognize the error until I was overlooking the river— such is the overgrown nature of the country that one trail can look quite like another. This was a tight clearing on stretch of fast water where a creek cascaded deafeningly upstream. Had I arrived providentially? Would a black bear happen by me, rewarding my mistake? I sat on the bank in the rain with a tarp on my legs, a rifle in my arms. Water seeped in my jacket cuffs, soaking my shirtsleeves. Hunting in the Olympics is like diving in a pool— you'll never come out dry. Dawn turned to day and I scrambled up the slope, slipping in the mud, scraping through brambles, my heart rate doubling, sweat seeping into any clothing not already wet. Why hunt on days like this? Why hunt here at all? I knew a man who was lost two nights in these woods, in this interminable downpour. And it's not like I've had much success, not like animals keep bounding into my lap and meat freezer. But fall after fall after fall, the Hump draws me back like a salmon that just won't die.


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content warning: we discuss emotional abuse during the Tommy Wiseau/Disaster Artist section and mention sexual abuse in Alias Grace
BEN'S HERE for our longest episode yet – and one of our most in-depth. We discuss The Disaster Artist, Alias Grace, raptors vs terrorism, The Lord of the Rings, and Thor: Ragnarok – which means we also discuss imperialism, misogyny, patriarchy, abuse culture, and Jeff Goldblum.
2:00 Raptors vs Terrorism
Our first Raptors vs Terrorism segment, where Ben explains what 'raptors vs terrorism' means and we chat Jurassic Park/World/Universe – and what the future of this segment will look like. (Stay tuned to find out if Zainabb remembers to include this segment in future recordings.)
12:18 'Nam Saying G
Zainabb and Dziugas watched The Disaster Artist and came away feeling differently about it, but both agreeing that abuse is bad and should probably not be framed as funny or heartwarming. We discuss the culture surrounding Tommy Wiseau and how it's indicative of a larger issue around the ways we treat abuse in our society.
Ben watched Alias Grace and discusses how it makes use of its format to challenge the viewer and patriarchal society.
Zainabb went to a twelve-hour The Lord of the Rings marathon so we discuss the magic of Middle-Earth plus sleep deprivation. Zainabb gets very mushy.
We also briefly chat about Metal Gear Solid 2 whilst we vamp.
1:40:50 Thor: Ragnarok
We chat Thor: Ragnarok in-depth, including representation for POC and queer folx; themes of imperialism, white supremacy, and hierarchy; Jeff Goldblum; Taika Waititi and how an indigenous filmmaker has challenged the status quo; as well as the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe and how Ragnarok compares. Zainabb has feels about Valkyrie and angry women of colour, we all squee about revolutionary camaraderie, and we ask how white folk can do better.
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Remove Terraclicks.com ads (Free Instructions)
Terraclicks.com virus: why its ads are dangerous?
If Terraclicks.com virus infiltrates your computer, it is likely that you will start seeing multiple ads and links while you browse the Internet. Such intrusive behavior is because this virus belongs to the branch of adware viruses, which is focused on injecting numerous ads and sponsored links, leading to affiliate websites and generating profit in this way. Therefore, to extort as much profit as possible, the Terraclicks.com ads tend to be very numerous and even deceptive. What is more, meanwhile this adware resides on the infected PC, it may track the user's browsing information and use it to generate even more catchy advertisements targeted to the specific interests of the user. If such means of marketing sound shady to you, and you do not want to continue taking part in them, you should remove Terraclicks.com virus from your computer immediately. You can easily achieve that by employing professional antivirus tools, for instance, Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego.
Questions about Terraclicks.com ads
What is also concerning about this program is that Terraclicks.com hijack occurs stealthily. The users usually have no way of knowing that an adware program has infiltrated their computers. The good news is that you do not have to be overly attentive to notice the influx of ads on your browser, which is a tell-tale sign that you need to scan your computer for some ad-based virus. "Ads by Terraclicks.com" or "Powered by Terraclicks.com" are the typical slogans, attached to the ads of this adware. So, if you see one of those or similar ones injected on your browser, you should avoid clicking on them by all means. Such precautions should be taken mainly because of the uncommon reports on the Terraclicks.com redirect issue. We already mentioned that the ads generated by the adware can be deceptive, i.e. clicking on the ads can easily redirect you to the websites unrelated to the ad's content. In other words, an ad featuring a good laptop bargain can lead you to some gambling or unsafe download sites. Visiting such sites can result in your computer being infiltrated by malware and other malicious programs. Therefore, taking care of the Terraclicks.com removal is important to ensure the stability of your system and safety of your information.
How can you avoid adware infection?
It is not difficult to stop the adware programs flooding to your computer. All you have to do is to obtain a reputable antivirus software and run system scans regularly. Also, you should pay attention to your browsing habits as well. If you download your software from some obscure and unreliable websites, it is much more likely that you will be infected with adware. The creators of these potentially unwanted programs spread malware like Terraclicks.com in software bundles with other, usually, popular programs. This way, the PUP can install without a direct user's permission and carry out its activities on the computer unnoticed. To avoid such stealthy infiltration, it is necessary to install newly downloaded programs in "Custom" or "Advanced" modes. This will allow you to manage the optional installs and stop unwanted programs from entering your PC.
Recommendations on Terraclicks.com ads removal:
Having an adware-type program running its processes on the computer not only obstructs your browsing with ads but can cause it to experience different system malfunctions too. Thus, there is no reason to keep it installed on the computer. You can remove Terraclicks.com ads from your computer manually or automatically. For the automatic removal, we recommend using sophisticated antivirus tools, which will take care of the malware elimination and provide you with system protection in the future. If you desire to delete the virus manually, you can do that by following the manual Terraclicks.com removal instructions presented below.
You may remove virus damage with a help of Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
To remove Terraclicks.com ads, follow these steps:
Erase Terraclicks.com from Windows systems
- Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
- If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
Uninstall Terraclicks.com and related programs
Here, look for Terraclicks.com or any other recently installed suspicious programs.
- Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Delete Terraclicks.com from Mac OS X system
- If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
- Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Terraclicks.com or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Uninstall Terraclicks.com from Internet Explorer (IE)
Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for Terraclicks.com and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab.
- Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab.
- Here, select Reset.
- When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete Terraclicks.com removal.
Remove Terraclicks.com ads from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
- Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
- Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
- Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
- Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can't see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
- When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
- Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
- Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, Terraclicks.com should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
Get rid of Terraclicks.com from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions.
- Here, select Terraclicks.com and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete Terraclicks.com removal.
Eliminate Terraclicks.com from Google Chrome
Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions.
- Here, select Terraclicks.com and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
- Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
- When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
- Click Reset to confirm this action and complete Terraclicks.com removal.
Erase Terraclicks.com from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.
- Here, select Extensions and look for Terraclicks.com or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....
- Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Terraclicks.com removal process.
Access your website securely from any location
When you work on the domain, site, blog, or different project that requires constant management, content creation, or coding, you may need to connect to the server and content management service more often. It is a hassle when your website is protected from suspicious connections and unauthorized IP addresses.
The best solution for creating a tighter network could be a dedicated/fixed IP address. If you make your IP address static and set to your device, you can connect to the CMS from any location and do not create any additional issues for server or network manager that need to monitor connections and activities. This is how you bypass some of the authentications factors and can remotely use your banking accounts without triggering suspicious with each login.
VPN software providers like Private Internet Access can help you with such settings and offer the option to control the online reputation and manage projects easily from any part of the world. It is better to clock the access to your website from different IP addresses. So you can keep the project safe and secure when you have the dedicated IP address VPN and protected access to the content management system.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer various losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings. Software issues created by malware or direct data loss due to encryption can lead to problems with your device or permanent damage. When you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work.
It is crucial to create updates to your backups after any changes on the device, so you can get back to the point you were working on when malware changes anything or issues with the device causes data or performance corruption. Rely on such behavior and make file backup your daily or weekly habit.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware occurs out of nowhere. Use Data Recovery Pro for the system restoring purpose.
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April 25th, 2016 at 8:02 am
Ok its getting really annoying. No matter what i do these ads just wont leave me ALONE. Is it possible my PC is infected with TWO adware programs? Im sure I followed the installation steps correctly…
April 25th, 2016 at 8:04 am
What is up with all these adware? Are these hackers bored out of their minds or what
April 25th, 2016 at 8:06 am
A SECOND adware this month. My antivirus is doing a really lazy job protecting me from such viruses… Im already starting to consider some other software
April 25th, 2016 at 8:08 am
You should try SpyHunter! Havent had any trouble since I downloaded it. Besides, it is suggested as an option in this post too
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A flamboyant populist and founder of a virulently anti-immigrant political party, Geert Wilders sees himself as a champion of free speech in the Netherlands. Others would disagree. Wilders, a member of the Dutch parliament, is in court this week to face five counts of inciting hatred and discrimination for describing Islam as a fascist religion and Moroccan youths as violent and for calling for the banning of the Koran. The trial, which resumed Wednesday, Feb. 3, after a two-week break, is seen as a test of the limits of free speech and the famously tolerant country's commitment to protecting minority rights.
Wilders, a 46-year-old with bleached-blond, bouffant hair, made international headlines in 2008 when he made a short film called Fitna, in which verses from the Koran were displayed against a background of violent film clips and images of Islamic radicals' terrorism. Described as "offensively anti-Islamic" by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the film led to protests in the Muslim world and prompted Britain to ban Wilders from entering the country. But it also brought Wilders more popularity at home. His Party for Freedom finished second in last year's European Parliament elections, winning 17% of the Dutch vote. His party also holds nine seats in the Dutch parliament.
Because of his extreme anti-Muslim views, Wilders is often compared to the leaders of Europe's other far-right parties, such as Nick Griffin of the British National Party and Jean-Marie Le Pen of France's National Front. But he claims (though his opponents strongly disagree) that his policies are rooted in the Dutch tradition of tolerance: he says that Islam is a threat to women's rights, and he criticizes Muslims' anti-gay rhetoric. Now under 24-hour surveillance because of the many death threats he's received, Wilders told TIME last year that Islam itself stirs hatred. "The Koran is full of incitements to violence," he said. "Islam wants to dominate every part of life and society. It does not want to integrate or assimilate, but to dominate. It should not be compared to other religions but with totalitarian ideologies like communism or fascism."
Muslims hardly dominate Dutch society. According to official figures, Muslims account for only about 5% of the country's 16.5 million people, and immigration has trickled to a near halt in recent years. But even if Wilders offers an extreme and distorted view of Muslims, it is a view that has increasing resonance with voters, says Ian Buruma, author of a book about the 2004 murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a Muslim radical, Mohammed Bouyeri. "There is real anxiety over immigration and the Muslim issue, globalization and economic uncertainty. That climate of insecurity and resentment makes voters vulnerable to the kind of populist demagoguery that Wilders is very good at."
If prosecutors thought Wilders would wilt in the courtroom, they underestimated his sense of theater. The politician is using the case against him to put Islam on trial, vociferously defending his right to free speech. He suffered a setback on Wednesday, however, when the Amsterdam District Court rejected his demand that the Supreme Court hear the case because he's a member of parliament and then denied his request for 18 witnesses to testify on his behalf including Bouyeri, who is serving a life sentence for van Gogh's murder. (After he killed the filmmaker, Bouyeri used a knife to stick a note to the body, threatening Wilders and other politicians for criticizing Islam.) Wilders said in making his request that Bouyeri is "living proof" that Islam inspires violence.
Another proposed witness rejected by the court was Ayatullah Ahmad Jannati, a hard-line Iranian politician who chairs the Guardians Council, which oversees legislation in the country and approves candidates for elections. "The court is denying me a fair trial," Wilders said afterward, adding that he was "angry, disappointed, but ready to fight."
If Wilders is convicted, he faces up to 16 months in prison. But he appears to be relishing the proceedings thus far, likely hoping the trial will give his party a boost ahead of next year's national elections. Speaking to the court last month, Wilders even quoted Thomas Jefferson, saying that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. "I believe in my heart and soul that freedom in the Netherlands is being threatened," he said. "It is not only our right but our obligation as free people to speak out."


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Spring Run Off
As I was driving home from town today I was watching the snow melt and the water run in the ditches. It was sparkling in the sunshine and flowing along. In some places it was gently flowing, other places, it lay in pools almost resting and yet others it was aggressively rushing by. It seems to find its own path, carving its way. If something or someone blocks its way, it just finds another way. The water follows the natural path, using gravity to help it finds its direction. It doesn't fight the system.
Watching the water made me think about my own life. Some days I flow along smoothly, everything is going well and I am realizing my visions and dreams. Other days I rest; take time to catch my breath, before moving again. And then there are the days when something gets me stuck. The waters back up and I get frustrated. I push forward head down and yet my way seems blocked. Someone, something or maybe it is myself is getting in the way.
What I was reminded of today is that there is always a path. I just can't always see it. And unlike the water, I get caught up in my thoughts, worries and fears that sometimes prevent me from relaxing and flowing the way I need to. If there was a way for me to rise above and see things from a bigger point of view, I might see possible easier paths in front of me. And yet there is a way. In coaching we call it perspectives. To be able to see things from different views allows us to see ways to get unstuck and begin flowing again.
I have many ways of seeing things from different perspectives. Yes, my coach is wonderful at helping me to see that. I also use my journaling to see things from different angles. I am dabbling in dream interpretation and meditation to open myself to other ideas. And of course, I love the conversations with my family and friends who share their ideas and reflect back what they see in me. And before long, I am finding new directions and my river starts sparkling along again, like a little brook flowing in the sunshine…my Silver River!
Excess Baggage
I am at the airport getting ready to board my first of three different planes home from San Jose. I have to get connections in Los Angeles and Edmonton, with several hours layover at each location. In Los Angeles I will have to switch terminals twice, going on a shuttle and then a bus in between. I have a long 12-hour day ahead of me for sure! I've just come out of the bathroom frustrated with myself. No, I didn't wet myself. Once again I am realizing I have too much shit! When you can't get in and out of a bathroom stall without getting stuck you know you have too much baggage.
Each trip I vow to be different and yet it never is. My luggage was full of stuff I never used. I had to open my suitcase at check-in to take out some heavier items and putting them in my carry on revealing my sexy bras for all to see! My carry-ons are another story. They are overflowing and heavy. I end up with sore arms and shoulders as I lug them through airport terminals. Crazy!
As I sit hear and reflect, waiting for my flight to be called, I realize how this is reflective of many areas in my life. Often as I go through day-to-day journeys, I lug around excess baggage with me. I carry big bags of judgment, fear, blame, and insecurities abound. Never knowing from one minute to the next, what I might need, I pack a variety of clothes, on a real journey and it seems in life, I am prepared to unpack whatever emotion I think fits the occasion as well.
When I step into some of my parenting journeys, I bring the bags that are packed with the way I was raised as a child and my fears of not measuring up to my parent's expectations. I bring all the judgments of myself and with that, my own expectations that I need to be perfect. I've taught parenting skills for years to other parents; I've mentored employees to do the same. I should know how to do it "right". And then I cram into the bag the doubts about things I probably have done wrong over the years to have created this parenting dilemma (I knew I should have limited T.V. watching!) This baggage is heavy and at time has holes in it with stuff falling out.
As I am journeying down my path of entrepreneurship, I bring a few extra bags full of second guesses, insecurities, opinions of others, fears and doubts. I have worry that sits in a back pack on my shoulder and weighs me down some days. Will I get more clients, do people find value in my training, am I really a good speaker? It stifles my ability to be creative and energized.
Other times on my trips, I pack the light stuff; the self-confidence, self-assurance and self-love. I pack forgiveness not only others, but for myself. I pack authenticity, which is this airy light practice of being real in everything I do. I cram my bag full of consciousness and mindfulness, allowing me to be open and present. I throw on an extra jacket of gratitude and a hat full of joy. And in all of the extra little pockets and slots, I jam my bags full of love! This kind of stuff is interchangeable no matter what the weather or the destination. It is reusable and never gets dirty. And most importantly, it doesn't feel heavy and doesn't weigh me down.
When I leave the heavy baggage behind, I stand up straighter and taller, I have more energy and enthusiasm and I enter into each step of the journey with a smile on my face. And I am excited about what adventure is in store for me. The lesson for me is to be more conscious of what I pack with me every day and make an effort to pack a little lighter! It will make life much more enjoyable.
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Commentary: Texas needs to dump its unfair and unwieldy franchise tax
Texas' franchise tax is the worst business tax in the nation.
Companies have to keep a special set of books because the tax is like no other. Accountants have to run the numbers four ways to determine how much is owed. Losing money doesn't mean you don't have to write a check. Lawmakers have carved out special exemptions for the state's most powerful industries. And the tax has never generated as much revenue as the state needed from it.
Even more frustrating, lawmakers have raised the tax's exemption so high that only 124,000 companies have to pay it, but most of Texas' 3.5 million businesses must still file returns.
Politicians of all stripes and businesspeople from every industry know the franchise tax needs to go away, but there is little chance that will happen based on a meeting of the Texas Senate Finance Committee last week.
"We must be mindful of the budgetary constraints of the declining oil and gas prices and the effects that will have on our revenues," said Sen. Jane Nelson, the Republican chair of the committee. "We're going to continue to provide an environment in Texas that helps our economy to thrive, but we've got to balance that with our obligations to meet the needs of our state."
The franchise tax dates to 1907 and was premised on the idea that companies should pay something for the privilege of doing business in Texas. Over the years, it evolved into a payment made by some companies in return for state laws that limited their legal liabilities. These fees and costs were generally low and spread out across the business community.
That changed in 2006 when the Texas Supreme Court declared that because the Legislature limited what local authorities could charge in property tax rates — forcing almost all of them to charge the maximum rate — the Legislature had created a de facto state property tax. Since the Texas Constitution forbids such a thing, the court ordered the Legislature to find new ways to pay for things like schools.
The solution was a franchise tax based on margins of revenues, not on income. There are four methods of calculating the taxable margins on gross receipts in Texas, and companies are allowed to pick the one that is best for them. Unfortunately, that requires many companies to make all four calculations using an accountant with specialized training.
Compliance is therefore expensive, but the good news is that with a $1 million exemption, 94 percent of Texas companies will not have to pay any tax.
That doesn't make Texas a low-tax state for businesses, though. Businesses pay 64 percent of the taxes collected in Texas , compared with the 45 percent national average. Texas' effective tax rate on business is 5 percent, higher than the national average of 4.7 percent.
The business community let out a cheer last year when the Legislature came close to eliminating the franchise tax, but Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick insisted on raising the homestead exemption on personal property taxes. Instead, lawmakers only cut the franchise tax rate by 25 percent with a promise to ultimately phase out the tax.
That was 2015, though, when 1,600 oil and gas rigs were drilling in Texas, sales tax collections were jumping and appraisal districts were raising property values at a breakneck pace. Lawmakers know 2017 will be different.
"We're going to have a tight budget session next year," said Nelson, who helps to write the state budget.
Rather than have an open conversation, though, Nelson limited her committee hearing to discussing how much the franchise tax can be reduced without hurting state programs. There's another option.
True, eliminating the franchise tax takes away a key revenue source, which in the 2016-2017 budget cycle accounts for 7 percent of state revenue. And the Texas Constitution does forbid the state government from collecting property taxes or a personal income tax without voter approval.
There is no prohibition, though, on a state business income tax, which is much simpler to calculate and would broaden the tax base. State income taxes can also follow the same rules as the federal income tax, with the corporation merely transcribing numbers from one form to another. The best part is that property and sales taxes would be deductible, decreasing their impact on a company's bottom line.
An income tax would also eliminate the biggest complaint about the franchise tax, which is that you have to pay even when you lose money.
A clever lawmaker might also calculate the tax rate so that it decreases the tax burden on businesses and reduces compliance costs while maintaining current revenue levels for the state.
Businesses expect to pay taxes to operate in Texas and to pay for the liability protection that many companies enjoy. But those taxes should be fairly apportioned and easily paid. Swapping the franchise tax for an income tax is the fairest and most convenient option, and one Texas lawmakers should make for the economic future of the state.


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Since it's the first film in the series, The Lightning Thief obviously introduces us to the main character, Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman). Percy is your typical, everyday, run of the mill teenager. He has trouble in school due to his dyslexia, lives with his mother and abusive stepfather in a small apartment, and constantly wonders when his life will improve. Well, it doesn't take very long for Percy to learn that he is, in fact, special. Percy learns that he is the son of Poseidon, the God of the sea, and thus, a demigod…that is, half human-half god. It is upon this revelation that Percy's world is completely turned upside down. He learns that things around him weren't what they seemed. For example, his best friend, Grover (played by Tropic Thunder's Brandon T. Jackson), is actually a satyr (half man/half goat) and Percy's assigned protector. Percy also learns that he has been accused of stealing Zeus (the king of the gods)'s master lightening bolt, an incident that could lead to a war between the gods and the end of mankind. Percy finds himself whisked away on an adventure that has him doing battle with all kinds of mythical creatures, as well as the gods themselves, as he tries to both prove his innocence in the theft and save the world.
Having directed three of the Harry Potter movies, director Chris Columbus is clearly no stranger to bringing a popular young adult novel to life. However, even with its $95 million budget, the film seems to fall short of what it wants to accomplish in the visual effects department. The opening scene, in which a god-sized Poseidon emerges from the ocean, plays out more like a video game than a live action movie. Then again, it's possible that the effects were more "cartoony" in order to help enhance the fantasy within the story. Once I took this into account, I began to enjoy the film a little bit more. I suggest you do the same when watching it.
The film comes fully stocked with a well-known supporting cast. Pierce Brosnan hams it up as a centaur who trains Percy ("I have a real horse's ass"). Catherine Keener sticks to what she does best, playing a nurturing mother to Percy. Uma Thurman pops up for a short while (thankfully) as Medusa, providing another visual effect that was less than impressive. The snakes that make up Medusa's hair had such potential, but were a massive letdown. Steve Coogan plays a more goofy than scary Hades, God of the Underworld. And finally, Rosario Dawson brings her sex appeal along as she plays Hades's unwilling bride, Persephone.
The special features on the disc are miniscule. There's a short special on bringing the book to life, which is actually fairly interesting. There are also a few deleted scenes that won't surprise you to have not made the final cut. Finally, they've included a "Discover Your Powers" quiz for kids that will entertain them for about 45 seconds before they decide that drawing on the walls with crayons would be more entertaining.
All in all, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a movie that is geared towards young adults and kids. For that demographic, the film is wonderfully entertaining. The story is simple to follow and its characters are over the top. Tween boys will love the action while tween girls will fall in love with Lerman's baby blue eyes and Shia LaBeouf-like persona. However, for the rest of us, the plot is predictable, the jokes are corny, and although some of the effects are impressive, they mostly fall short of stellar.


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