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Saturday, May 5, 2012
major wardrobe overhaul in progress
Caught up with lovely friends on Friday and got to talking about that saying "you only wear 15% of your wardrobe". One of the lovelies had spent an afternoon clearing out her wardrobe under the critical yet guiding eyes of 2 friends. Several massive bagloads to the charity bin later and she was now raving about how liberating it felt to be so organised. She was loving her favourite wardrobe surviours with renewed vigour and shopping adventures would have focus now she knew what she really needed and what truely suited. This exercise has to be the perfect example of less being MORE.....so i've started my own clear out as the picture shows. I'm about half way through and will also add an extra element. I am being ruthless in my culling but there will be 2 piles for me - those destined for the charity shop and those destined for Trademe resale. I've had some success selling and buying clothes on trademe (NZ's ebay equivalent). So if you too feel so inclined to do your own wardrobe overhaul and wish to follow me into Trademe retail land too then send me the link to your listings and I'll promote your listings to fellow squanderers too (just click on "comment" below and post in box). Its going to take a while for me to clean, photograph and list these items but I hope to have most of them up by Monday. Will keep you posted and I hope to hear from some of you too....
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what Mum said when I said I was writing a blog....
She was just keen to know if you've noticed my fish at the bottom of this page? If you left click on your mouse then food sploshes out for them and they go nuts!!! Less is not more for these hungry little guys.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
How about an epic masterpiece for $35 or less?
Genius efforts in play from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra who are running the brilliant ticketing strategy 'pay your age' for punters aged 18 – 35. Worthy of particular mention 'cause this week they're touring with cello god Lynn Harrell and performing the epic Elgar Cello Concerto. If you've never seen 100 utterly expert musicians pound out something as emotive as Elgar's Cello Concerto then you need to fill that gaping cultural void by calling 0800 479 674. It may even rival my own strapping rendition with the Auckland Youth Orchestra at the Goolwa Community Hall, South Australia, back in 97.
NZSO "for the fallen" with Lynn Harrell -Cello
NZSO "for the fallen" with Lynn Harrell -Cello
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
where's your 2nd hand nirvana?
I can't say my visit to the local Hospice charity store (Royal Oak) drove me to start this blog but it has been a recent discovery for me and something which I feel fits my brief for inclusion here. It was a mood altering experience $113 later and I was up 1 x Suede Jacket, 1 x Wool Tweed Coat (perfect should I ever be invited to a hunt by some aristocratic english person), 1 x pair of gorgeous brazilian cow hide shoes, a gigantic toy truck, ornamental wooden shelf thingo for girlie trinkets, and brand new hand knitted hoody for baby in brilliant wiggles blue, husband ended up with a lotto ticket but he could have had a pair of amazing hardly touched camper shoes for $20.....gobsmacked at the quality of gear most of all and the fact that it didn't smell like dead people/animals......do you have any quality vintage or 2nd hand stories to tell, secret shopping spots to reveal?...
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getting started
Am feeling quite shy about getting started with this blogging schtick but eager to have a go. I am excited about sharing what I feel are great deals and brilliant ideas about living well. There seems to be a lot of things happening out there which have come about as a result of people facing tough financial challenges. Or maybe we're starting to question the amount of time and focus our jobs are demanding and whether or not we have got the work/life balance right after all. So I'm on the hunt for a way of living which is driven by quality and substance and fun without the hefty price tag. Here goes.......
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Yesterday, I brought you my thoughts on the 2015 Kitschies Golden Tentacle shortlist (the newbie award). Today, I bring you my thoughts on the Red Tentacle shortlist (ie the established writer's award).
This year's breakneck pace between shortlist announcement and award ceremony made it impossible for most people to play along at home with The Kitschies' search for the most progressive, intelligent, and entertaining speculative fiction. A full list of ten novels, five book covers, and five digital creations (one of which is another novel), is a lot to digest in a matter of weeks. Without a chance of making the deadline, I opted to string out my Kitschies reading for most of the year.
So, ten months later… I give you my impressions of the Kitschies Red Tentacle list. In short, this is a good list, notwithstanding a couple of odd inclusions.
I reviewed the Golden Tentacle list here.
The Red Tentacle list (the old hat veteran writer award) Continue reading

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There is an section of South Llano River State Park that is closed off to protect the large Wild Turkey flocks that breed in the area. We were fortunate to see a flock close to the edge of the closed area and captured this image of a male turkey strutting his stuff.
Image Captured with a Nikon D300S Camera, Nikon 600 mm f/4.0 lens, focal Length 600 mm, ISO 400, 1/320 sec at f/6.3, using a tripod.


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See the best Washington DC tours first with the Old Town Trolley! An exciting fully narrated tour of Washington DC covering over 100 points of interest.
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Sit back while our expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington D.C. It covers Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Our licensed and professional tour guides share colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical information. Hop on - Hop off. Tour at your own pace all day!
Orange Loop (National Mall, Downtown and Waterfront) includes visits to the National Mall, Musuems, Monuments, and Memorials, the United States Capitol, Supreme Court, the Waterfront and more; Blue Loop (Arlington National Cemetery Loop, Gold or Platinum Pass only) includes 45-60 mins loop highlighted by stops at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House and JFK gravesite and more; Red Loop refers to shuttle to Arlington National Cemetery Loop, which will pick up you at the Lincoln Memorial and drop off at the cemetery; Green Loop refers to Uptown Loop Hotel shuttle, which could provide shuttle service from selected hotels. Please refer to the "Departure & Returns" for more details. Here are three options for us to choose from to maximize our time in DC as following:
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Jan 27 2013
Abused dog gets second chance after nose, lips cut off
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I don't think I need to tell you how I feel about this story and what I would do to the cunt that did it.
AUSTIN — Victory is spending her first night at Austin Pets Alive!, after spending the past two weeks at a clinic. Hutto Animal Control found her shivering and severely abused in a neighborhood off of FM 1660 on January 9th.
"She was matted, she was cold and she had multiple puncture wounds to her body. She was missing part of her nose, part of her lip – she was just in horrific condition. We had to save her. She had to get her help," said Becky Mitchell with Hutto Animal Control.
Victory has stolen the heart of everyone who has cared for her.
"She's done nothing but love on me all day today, and she's really captured my heart," said Kristen Peters with Austin Pets Alive!
But it's the person who stole her face that has outraged police and shelter employees.
When asked if Victory's injuries could be accidental, veterinarian Ellen Jefferson told KVUE, "we just can't think of anything else that would cause such a clean cut."
Victory looks a lot different than the day she was found in the street, however, authorities are hoping someone will recognize her, so they can find the person responsible.
While the search for Victory's abuser continues, Austin Pets Alive! is making sure they're doing everything possible to give her a normal life beginning with plastic surgery to help her breathe.
"It's going to be a little more pricey, but we're going to make her look beautiful, not that she isn't already," Peters said.
Williamson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information. You can contact them at (800) 253-STOP.
Since torture is involved, that person could face up to two years in prison, and/or a $10,000 fine.
If you would like to help Victory:
Click here to make donation online or make a check payable to "City of Hutto Animal Control" (401 West Front Street, Hutto, TX 78634.)


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A question I am often asked is how do you think about structuring your B2B marketing team?
While there is no one size fits all, it is fair to say many marketing leaders struggle with the optimal way to structure their teams. Cleary, team structure depends a lot on your current business strategy and the sizes of your organization – that goes without saying, but should you reassess?
Companies that are customer obsessed perform better (Laura Ramos, Forrester). Makes sense but how can we all make this a reality? In most cases, we do not have our teams structured to be customer focused and optimized for the best business outcomes.
Structuring your revenue team
Here are a few observations:
- TEAMS – Marketing, sales, and customer success teams are often operating in silos with disparate goals.
- TECHNOLOGY – Systems that house customer data are often dispersed and owned by different teams (for example Salesforce is owned by sales and marketing automation is owned by marketing).
- GOALS – Lately, there is more emphasis in B2B marketing on the entire customer journey, yet in many organizations, marketing's primary job is focused on acquisition (that is where you see the investment and dollars).
How can you set up your team to be focused on the customer? I like the idea of a Revenue Team that combines marketing, sales, and customer success. While the org chart and structure will vary based on many factors, here are few factors that can make a revenue team a reality:
Making it work
Here are by top tips for creating a revenue team:
- Have Clear and Documented Goals Does everyone know what they are responsible for? Have a documented plan of record to ensure it is clear how much sales contributes to pipeline, marketing, and partner (if applicable). If there is a cross-sell initiative for Sales, have this as part of the POR.
- Focused Strategy Once goals are clear, it is important to have clarity around HOW teams contribute (i.e. when/where do orchestrated interactions occur). A nice benefit of ABM is it does drive focus and alignment around key accounts and it supports orchestration of activities across the customer lifecycle. Even if your team has a mix of ABM and demand generation, agreeing on a shared revenue model with defined stages and SLAs is critical.
- Technology alignment to support orchestration across teams, it is essential to align the revenue model process with supporting technology. Consider a Revenue Operations team that owns and manages strategy, data analysis/reporting, data management, tech stack management, and in some cases resource/budget management and shared POR (plan of record). The depth of this function will depend on company size! Some technology platforms also support communication touchpoints between teams so the coordination aspect is less arduous.For example, Engagio sends weekly Sales updates so the team can see which accounts are most engaged and the top activities that drove the engagement.
- Incentive alignment It is a stretch to expect team alignment when incentives are different. It just isn't going to happen. Having a shared goals and compensation defines how people behave. There are clever ways to do this and it's worth trying.
This won't come overnight, but you must begin now. Sit down with key stakeholders and start the conversation.
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If you're shopping with a buggy or a pram, we have three public lifts. The first is located near the Queen Street entrance by New Look on Level 1 and Whittard on Level 2. The second is located near the Working Street entrance next to Rugby Heaven on Level 1 and Two Seasons on Level 2. The third is located on the St David's Shopping Centre link. You can see the location of all the lifts on the Queens Arcade Shopping Centre map.
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Queens Arcade Shopping Centre is part of the Safe Child scheme. You'll see that lots of our shops display the Safe Child logo. If you do become separated, please speak to any of the shopping centre security team, or the staff in shops displaying the Safe Child logo.We'll have you safely back together in no time. All of the Queens Arcade staff are committed to making sure that your children are safe in the shopping centre.


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Workshops OWLS Global Can Offer
We rarely run the same workshop twice. That's because no two schools are the same.
Based upon directions you would like to go, upon conversations with school members and upon our own observations, we will propose potential topics and approaches.
The list below simply offers a brief sampling of workshops we have been invited to prepare in the past. [In each category, you can click on "More ..." to see a more extensive list of possibilities, and to read in more details about some past successes.]
'Classroom Matters' Workshops
- Learner-Centred Classroom Methods: An Overview
- Learners Leading - Maximizing Learner Involvement
- The Global Classroom: Creating and Using 'Connectedness'
- More 'Classroom Matters' Workshops ... details ... examples of past events
School - Team - Community Workshops
- Team Building: including all, empowering individuals, and celebrating diversity
- Creating a Culture of Respect: understanding our common humanity
- Developing Leaders: building skills, inspiring vision, encouraging service
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Building A Brighter Future
- Environmental Education for 21st Century Classrooms
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- 2150 - "The Classroom of the Future" - What & Why?
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Last September Willem Kesteloo won the 10th edition of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge with his start-up PHYSEE. We were wondering how he and his team are doing now the dust of winning the competition has settled and asked him three questions.
We can imagine you celebrated your win. Was it business as usual the next day?
[Willem laughs] Yes, the team and I celebrated our win on the night of the event. The day after the finale, the entire team met again at the office, although we were a little bit later than usual, considering we celebrated until the early morning. Two of our team members prepared a nice traditional Chinese hot pot for a long lunch and we relived every moment of the event with pictures and videos on the big screen.
And you met Richard Branson?
That was the cherry on top of winning the competition. We had a 30 minute meeting with him. How many entrepreneurs have had that opportunity? Not only is he a very inspirational entrepreneur, he's also a very nice person.
What has been the main takeaway for PHYSEE?
Increasingly, we are realising that in addition to the huge injection of capital from the competition, the associated exposure and network we have gained are many times more valuable. In the weeks after the finale, we received so much exposure from various national newspapers, radio stations and on television. The contributions with regard to credibility, traction, and business development have been enormous, for which we would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge once again!


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There will be a lot of wash, rinse and repeat cycles for Ring of Honor. This topic will hopefully not be repeated. I thought about destroying Davey Richards & referee Paul Turner for what happened at the Border Wars iPPV. Davey Richards botched a double stomp on a returning Paul London. Wrestlers do have things go wrong no matter how good they are in the ring so I'll give Richards an easy pass. From reading Chris Shore's report on Prowrestling.net (because I'm not giving ROH money for an iPPV that is almost sure to fuck up), he noticed that London was dazed almost immediately. There was a fairly lengthy delay then Richards & London went with what is assumed to be the planned final of London getting caught with Richards's knees when attempting a shooting star press. Shore called this stupid which at first I agreed with.
Then I reconsidered because of my own concussion. I was back pedaling for a fly ball in softball and whacked my head. A friend asked me "How many fingers am I holding up?" as he flipped me off. I said "One, asshole" and kept playing. It's the last thing I remember even though I was involved in the final two outs of the season. According to others, I threw someone out at home and caught a fly ball to wrap up the game. It wasn't until I came back to my folding chair that everyone noticed I wasn't fine. I started asking frequently if I had fallen asleep in my chair. At that point, my then wife decided that I needed to be taken to the hospital. I wasn't in the ring so maybe Richards & Turner talked to him, London responded and they moved on. I'd love to kill them but I can't.
ROH later found that Paul London did in fact have a concussion from the incident and that all involved proceeded with the planned finish. Chris Shore was even more upset. I understand but it's hard to know how London reacted unless you were in the ring. These guys are wired to be tough guys also so they do stupid things sometimes putting themselves in trouble. They should be more careful in the future. Now it's time to watch this week's show. Let's see if I can get a second article out of them this week. -Kevin
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Evidence from existing programs shows that climate change adaptation interventions can contribute to peacebuilding, and peacebuilding can have significant adaptation benefits.
The Lake Chad Basin is currently suffering one of the world's greatest humanitarian crises with approximately 10.7 million people in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. Over the past two years a team of experts led by adelphi has been conducting an assesment of the climate and fragility risks affecting the region in order to identify responses which can address the linked causes and drivers of the crisis.
A new USAID report focuses on the intersection of climate exposure and state fragility worldwide. It finds that the factors that make a country vulberable to large-scale conflict are similar to those that make it vulnerable to climate change. The report thus offers a way for global audiences with an interest in climate and security to identify places of high concern.
Peat areas have played a pivotal role in conflicts globally, and have also been a point of contention during post-conflict recovery. Communities in Southeast Asia as well as in the countries of the Congo are facing challenges as finding political solutions for this problem.
The High Level Conference on the Lake Chad Region will be held in Berlin at the German Federal Foreign Office from 3 to 4 September 2018. Germany will be co-hosting the event with Nigeria, Norway and the United Nations.
In this report, the Expert Working Group on Climate-Related Security Risks provides a climate-related security risk assessment and options for climate risk management strategies in the Lake Chad region.
The Lake Chad Basin is afflicted with a multidimensional crisis, which contributing factors range from deeply-entrenched regional hostilities to environmental degradation. The vulnerability of livelihood systems to changing climate patterns adds to the security pressures by exposing local populations to intimidation and recruitment by radical groups. Anja Stache, Programme Coordinator at GIZ, explains how the German development agency helps strengthen resilience by introducing climate-smart seeds.


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But nfl teams pay attention mostly to tools when evaluating qbs.
The amount of terrible qbs drafted high because of their tools is endless.
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And I completely agree with Herbert. Hes honestly got the same problems Rosen has. Hes just late on a lot of throws and is just a bit off on a lot of throws that would make him look a lot better.
Tua hasn't made a ton of big flashy throws yet, but the reason he's far and away better than the rest is because hes done everything perfectly every single time. Watch every slant route he throws and you'll see what I'm talking about. He hits his receivers in stride every single time he throws it. Once you notice those things you'll notice how often the other QBs miss those throws.
Obviously a lot of things can change, but I'd prefer to just stick with Rosen instead of drafting any of these QBs next year after Tua. Take Andrew Thomas, Jeudy or Epensa with the two top picks and snag Creed Humphrey or the Wisconsin kid with the Texans pick. Then take Johnathan Taykor or Tyler Ettine with the 2and round pick and just completely change the office. If Rosen doesnt work then move up and take either Lawerence or the Ohio State kid.
for me its either Tua or Rosen. I really have no other QB i love in the draft over Rosen other than Tua. If you don't get Tua, then give Rosen a legit WR weapon, build the OL and give the kid a running game. And like Kody stated, prepare to make a run at the top QB in 2021 if need be. we have the draft assets to do so.
My gut tells me if they don't get Tua, they pick with their own #1 and PIT #1, and then trade the HOU #1 for a 2020 2nd and a 2021 1st. And they go all in on Rosen for 2020 and see what he has to offer. If nothing, they sell the farm for Lawrence in 2021.
I guess I'm in the minority when I say I detest Love as an option for this team. If they grabbed him in the late 3rd or 4th, then fine, its acceptable. But to waste a 1st or 2nd on him, no thanks. hard pass.
obviously Love is my top choice. light on his feet and his arm talent is incredible. I can see him being a top 3 QB in the NFL really easily and he is the only one I can. obviously ok with Tua my 2nd choice. after that its tricky because I have to consider the gap between the next guy and Rosen and if I think the gap warrants a 1st round pick. it does with Burrow but after that the gap shrinks enough to where I just stick with Rosen
you can't sell the farm for Lawrence as he is the first can't miss QB prospect since Luck. you will either have to get the #1 pick or not get him. nobody is trading out of it
So I know we haven't talked about this but James with his normal injury history could cost us. He has missed 3 games already for the Broncos and if he where to miss 3 more that 3rd round pick will likely turn into a 4th round pick.
Wakes 5th round pick is also in question as the Titian's are only using him very lightly to probably keep him freash but if he continues on the current rate his too will drop to a 6th/7th round pick.
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I am not too worried about a 3rd becoming a 4th and a 6th becoming a 7fh. of course would prefer the higher pick but we have the picks in the next two drafts to move around at will. most important thing is to hit on QB
Obviously it would hurt the draft value, but losing that 3rd is a major loss for trade value. A 3rd is a legit core trade piece that you can flip for a good young player. With it dropping to the 4th you'll really only be able to get a disgruntled vet or someone overpriced.
I fully expect us to use a lot of these picks to trade for some vets, so that's the first thing that came to my mind with this news.
At least we have multiple other picks we can and probably will use to trade down with. I expect us to be very active during the draft.
They know this team is a long ways from being good, so i suspect theyll continue finding ways to add more future draft capital.
I see us trading the HOU pick either for a player or in a trade down to 2nd rd and receive another 2021 1st
The only vet I'd trade a pick for is Trent Williams, and thats in the off-season, and does not include a 1st rd pick. He is clearly not going to play for WSH ever again, so I don't see WSH in a position to be holding out for a 1st rd pick right now.
Would I give up NO 2nd rd pick? Damn straight I would! Would I give up 2020 HOU 1st and 2020 MIA 3rd for Williams and 2020 WSH 2nd? yup!
So I agree I think a quality vet may come our way via a trade, as long as it makes sense for the team. Ramsey, as awesome as he is, is not a right fit (character-wise) on this young team.
Losing the 3rd rd comp pick would suck, but we could have 6 picks in the top 65 picks in 2020 . . . that is still 6 chances at landing good, young, franchise changing talents.
Also, for people not so hot on Grier making our draft picks . . . we also have Reggie McKenzie in the FO to assist him. We're going to be A.O.K. :)
The team is going to look to be competitive starting next year, which wont happen with 13 rookies. You try and flip some of those picks for good players that fit your scheme. Look for something like the Stills trade a few years ago. I'd be overjoyed to flip the Houston pick for Trent William's.
Btw, Washington is planning to start Keenum this week at QB unless his foot doesnt allow it. I was honestly hoping for McCoy who at the least is safer than Keenum. The only way I think we win this game is if Keenum throws a few INTs.
If we draft Tua then the need for a left tackle drops significantly AND you want to trade a 1st for a 32 year old left tackle who is likely sitting out a full year? This is a move the old Fins would make. Skins have zero leverage in their situation with Trent. If we take Tua then we are at a huge advantage as we will be valuing a right tackle much more than a left tackle while the rest of the league will still be valuing the left tackle position more.
I really like the idea of trading Houston's 1st for a 2020 2nd and 2021 1st. Obviously it takes 2 to tango so we will cross that bridge when we get there. But a 1st for Trent Williams is idiotic in my opinion.
With all this being said, we definitely need to sign 2 above average o lineman in free agency.


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Five benefits to using a knowledgeable agent when wholesaling properties for real estate investment.
1. They Can Find the Deals- they know what you are looking for and no how to spot investment deals and wholesaling opportunities no matter if you are in Northern VA and the DC Metro areas or whatever market you are in.
2. They provide Market Analysis- because agents have access to the mls, they can give you accurate comps for solds, pendings, actives, and rentals. This will help an investor analyze what kind of deal is best for a property: Flip, Rent for cash flow, pre-hab, or wholesale outright.
3. Access to Properties- when you need to view the interior of homes the agents have access. Real Estate for sale in Northern VA can often be locked up for fear of vandelism. NoVA real estate agents and all agent will be able to legally gain access to these properties.
4. Marketing for Buyers- Agents can help you find buyers throught out the greater DC Metro area, they have access to buyers in their contact management databases, they can hold (proper) open houses, they can get buyers preapproved, and they know other investors.
5. They can Navigate the process- In the beginning they can help provide you with correct legal contracts, in the middle they can assist with coordinating with a title company to run title for liens and problems, and at the end they can coordinate with vendors, contractors, and help you prepare for closing. When issues arrise they can help you think outside the box to solve issues.


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The Power of the Pause
The power of the PAUSE. The intentional delay in talking to gather our thoughts. Think of a pause as a way to catch our breath so we won't have to eat our words. I realize many of us (Including me) have eaten so much crow we actually have developed a taste...read more
Let's talk serious for a second. Satan wants to defeat, discourage and destroy our relationships. His attacks are not to trip us up or knock us down. He wants to take us out. He begins by tempting us with a chip on our shoulder. That little chip can fester...read more


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Enhance your turkey hunting tactics with mouth turkey calls that produce clear turkey call sounds with double- or triple-reed designs. Diaphragm calls with multiple devices produce a variety of sounds, so you can find the turkey sounds that lure in the biggest prey in your hunting area. Some mouth calls even feature a mint flavor that taste great and let you create turkey sounds while keeping your hands free.
When pot calls are combined with the right striker, they can produce many pitches of wild turkey sounds. Pot calls come with a wide variety of surfaces, including turkey calls with glass surfaces that can be used in dry and wet conditions. Box calls put forth diverse sounds and can be operated with one or two hands, depending on the range of wild turkey sounds you're looking for. Flute calls are sure to withstand use season after season with their durable configuration. Baffle features allow you to change the volume of turkey call sounds as well to meet your needs.
Seek out gobblers with not only wild turkey sounds, but by also incorporating the sounds of a crow or owl. Owl calls deliver realistic sounds in easy-to-use designs. Three-tone crow calls create noises of baby crows, young crows and screaming hawks for a complete array of bird sounds. Ensure that you have a variety of game calls to prepare for shooting and hunting season.


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Houses and Hauntings
By John B. Green III
As All Hallows' Eve is upon us, it seems appropriate to trot out a perennial favorite - Miss Gertrude Carraway's ghost stories article. An early version of the article was published in 1941. The version presented here was published on June 4, 1960 in the special edition of the Sun-Journal commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of New Bern and was reprinted a number of times over the years. The text of this "blog" edition appears courtesy of the Sun Journal. Historic photographs have been added from the collections of the Kellenberger Room.
The Sun-Journal (New Bern, NC), Saturday, 4 June 1960, p. 15 B.
Ghost Stories Add Enchantment to Many Old Homes Here
Strange Events Being Explained by Disbelievers
Ghosts walk in some of the old buildings in New Bern, according to legends which have come down through the years.
The clank of chains as the clock strikes midnight has been heard in years past at the Taylor-Ward home, where, it is said, "Ol' Miss Fanny" is still residing in spirit. She was a remarkable woman during her lifetime, but some of the colored folk were afraid of her and warned others that if they didn't watch out "Ol' Miss Fanny" would "get 'em."
|Isaac Taylor House (Taylor-Ward House), 228 Craven Street, photo c. 1908.
Another tale associated with the Taylor-Ward house is that a sad, white face can sometimes be seen through the windows, as if a ghost were staring at passersby. A young woman who lived there long ago is said never to have gone out on the street after her lover failed to appear on their wedding day.
|Old City Hall, 220-226 Craven Street, photo c. 1908.
On one occasion, while a gala party was in progress on the first floor, a guest happened to go upstairs. To her amazement, she declared, she saw a "ghost" party in an upper front room. There was music of a previous century. Light, airy figures in hoop skirts and knee breeches gracefully tripped through a minuet. Excitedly the visitor called to her friends to come up and see the strange sight. But her voice dissolved the spell. The colonial scene disappeared instantly.
|Bryan House and Office (Bryan-Ashford Home), 603-605 Pollock St., photo c. 1930.
The late Miss Sadie Eaton, who long resided in the mansion, told many stories of peculiar occurrences there. Once when she was about 16, she said, she and her mother returned from church. Because of a recent illness, her mother told her to remain downstairs. The mother went upstairs. Later she rebuked the daughter for having gone upstairs instead of remaining downstairs. Miss Sadie insisted she had not stirred from her downstairs chair. The mother turned deathly pale, but gave no explanation then. Some months later she told the family physician about her experience.
"While I was upstairs in my bedroom, unlighted except for moonlight, I distinctly heard Sadie coming up the stairs. She entered my room and went to my bureau, leaning over it, with her head in her hands. She was so quiet and strange-looking that I finally said, 'Well, why don't you say something?' To my astonishment, nobody was there. Sadie declared she had not been out of her chair. The only explanation I can make is that it must have been my daughter, Lily, who died of diphtheria a few years ago."
A three-year-old granddaughter spent a night in this house. During the night she called frantically for her grandmother. When the latter went to her, the child could only say, "Lady, lady." The grandmother questioned her, and the little girl explained, "I saw a lady - white like sugar."
A neighbor once spent the night with Miss Sadie's brother, Sam Eaton. He was late getting in from a party. So he took off his shoes in the lower hall and tiptoed softly up the steps. Just as he passed Mr. Eaton's bedroom, he heard a weird noise, followed by loud gongs. Remembering the house's reputed "ha'nts," he shrieked loudly, dropped both shoes and fled precipitously to Sam's room, where he jumped into bed still dressed. When Sam learned the cause of the excitement, he explained to the guest that the old grandfather clock on the stairway always made a peculiar loud noise a few seconds before it began to strike twelve.
|Denby-Primrose House (Primrose-Henderson House), 318 Craven Street, photo c. 1936.
|Clark House, 300 block Craven Street, west side, photo c. 1925.
The sea captain went to Baltimore on his sailing vessel with passengers and freight. With him he brought back an Irish lad named "Edward." Upon his return home, he said that they had run into a severe storm in Pamlico sound and that in transferring several thousands dollars worth of gold to lifeboats they had accidentally dropped it overboard. All crew members signed statements to this effect except Edward.
Soon afterwards the boy was offered a job on a revenue cutter, but this did not suit Captain Tinker. One Sunday night, according to the accounts of the trial, the captain called Edward to go to his plantation with him. A third person, who later turned state's evidence, accompanied the two toward Brice's creek.
At the Trent River marshes the captain asked Edward to stir up some ducks, but, instead of shooting the ducks, he was alleged to have shot the lad. Then he was said to have tied the body with rocks, and to have thrown it into the river. Sometime later it drifted ashore. Tinker was indicted for murder. He broke out of the New Bern jail, but was recaptured in Philadelphia and brought back. Found guilty, the captain was hanged.
About 2 a.m. he grew sleepy. Hoping to wake himself up sharply, he dumped a large amount of coal on the fire. Suddenly he was startled to hear a lot of loud talking and chattering from across the hall. He almost dropped the coal scuttle.
Only lamplight was used, so he could not see distinctly. Nor could he make out exactly what was being said, though it sounded like "Get it from Kress." Knowing that nobody was downstairs with him he crept cautiously across the hall to see if the corpse had come to life. That was not the case.
When another exclamation was heard, he traced the sound to a white object on the floor. He plucked up enough courage to pull off the cloth. Beneath it was the Clark parrot in its cage, having been covered up with its night cloth to keep out the light. The parrot had burst into talk upon being disturbed from its slumbers by the noise of coal being heaped on the fire.
In an adjoining house moved to the site when the Clark house was razed, a cook was shot by her ex-husband, who then committed suicide in the kitchen. In that room there was a rocking chair, which the servant had often used.
A month or more after the two deaths, Mrs. G.A. Farrow and her mother, the late Mrs. B.R. Morris, were in the kitchen talking about the tragedy. Suddenly the rocking chair started to rock of its own accord, they reported. Mrs. Farrow asked her mother, "Do you see what I see?" The answer was a low "Yes." Immediately the chair stopped rocking.
On three occasions Mrs. Farrow said she heard water running in the kitchen sink. Going to see if she had accidentally left the water spigot turned on, she would find it turned off tightly but water would still be in the sink.


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Lordofgemini replied to Megatron's topic in Shia/Sunni DialogueBrother, one must realise that shias get their hadith from the imams as well. They have clearly stated that crying for imam husayn carries great reward. And only crying for him is allowed. The prophet (s) would not make this news open in his life time. Some things aren't told to everyone until it takes place. And prophet who would know the details of that event can cry over it before hand unlike anyone. Satan wasn't openly cursed either, not until he did the deed. This is just an analogy to help you understand. Anyway as for self flagellation, it has no part in sunnah of the imams either. But the Islamic shria needs definite proof to ban something and consider it haram. The jaloos and events where zanjeer zani takes place or that of 'jalsa' what are the islamic rulings on how to demonstrate in a jalsa? But then again this thread was for matam and not blood letting.
[LAWS]is fixing my eye brow haram ?
Lordofgemini replied to sakura1994's topic in Jurisprudence/Laws+98 937 300 6220 this is whatsaap for Ayatollah makrem shirazi.
Karbala is superior to Haj or Umrah?
Lordofgemini replied to Salati AbdulQadir's topic in Shia/Sunni Dialoguethe question was reward of sunnah vs that of wajib. Some sunni brothers just cant wrap their head around the reward of ziyaarah being so much, and then why would anyone do hajj. i Just pointed them to something similar that they themselves believe in. To help them understand. As for a place being Holy, Why do we do saee, why are safa and marwa holy? why is masjid al aqsa holy? karbla is also one of those important lands where many things happened, like the birth of isa(as) according to shia traditions, The place where the leader of all those in paradise was martyred, in order to save islam. All Muslims visit Makkah and Madinah. But Mostly the shias visit Shrine of imam Hussain as. It has become a place which still differentiates truth from falsehood, spreads the message of islam. That could be among the reasons why it is more sawab to visit kerbala.
Karbala is superior to Haj or Umrah?
Lordofgemini replied to Salati AbdulQadir's topic in Shia/Sunni DialogueKabah is the house of God, makes it more Holy. But then again as a Land if traditions say Karbala is more Holy then it is. If it says madinah is then it is. I don't question the word of the prophet. I remember reading kerbala is the holiest land. I might be wrong. Anyway that is not even the point.
Explanation of argument from contingency
Lordofgemini replied to Qasim_Husayn's topic in Atheism/Other ReligionsNot someone, many many people tell you that china exists. You would be stupid to not believe them. And lets say if you dont go to china you will suffer for eternity. Would you not take the path to china? Likewise over the years so many prophets came and mystics that say God exists. We have 'seen'. So take the path to God, and when you reach the end you will find Him. I assure you.
Karbala is superior to Haj or Umrah?
Lordofgemini replied to Salati AbdulQadir's topic in Shia/Sunni DialogueThe reward of visiting kerbala is way more according to shia traditions, and the land if kerbala is holier still. Yet Hajj is a wajib Act. A wajib act comes before sunnat act. I wonder why do Muslims pray the entire year, when the reward of praying on layl latul qadr is that of praying a 1000 months. 83.33 years.
[LAWS]is fixing my eye brow haram ?
Lordofgemini replied to sakura1994's topic in Jurisprudence/LawsAyatollah Syed Sistani: Q: What is the ruling for plucking of the eyebrows in general, and what is the ruling if it is just to clean, and is it obligatory for a woman after plucking to cover her plucked eyebrows before non-mahram men? A: It is permissible and covering is not obligatory. Sunnis dont like it. I think its not allowed for you guys.
[LAWS]is fixing my eye brow haram ?
Lordofgemini replied to sakura1994's topic in Jurisprudence/LawsAs far as i know, its not haram. Check your marjaa tho.
Lordofgemini posted a topic in Jurisprudence/LawsWhat are the rules on segregation of masjids. Female worshipers and male worshipers are separated by a barrier mostly. Is it necessary? What are islamic rules on this? And how about in kaaba?
Lordofgemini replied to Loverofallah10's topic in General Islamic DiscussionHow can both be Arif, why dont they convert to either of the one sect. They both meet the prophet (s) and the imams (as). Then how can we say the others are wrong?
Try to understand the words you say during prayers. Humble yourself and even try to cry(be it pretentious at first- it will come naturally afterwards) by thinking of the magesty of God and your lowliness and sins and reflect afterwards. It will soften your heart and would let wisdom in. Read the first two volumes of Al Kafi. It will help your belief and faith in God, the prophet (s) and the aimah (as).
There is no such thing in this case, there are stories. And there are always more then one side to a story. Remember, the victor always write the history.
Again study the people of bani isreal, how many trails they went through. They also had a prophet teaching over them. They weren't over powered, they just went with the follow of what hastily happened at saqifa(planned by the Genius minds who wantes power). Just like the ummah of Musa(as). This ummah did the exact same thing. Even there was a imam among them, yet still. Any people who object on such petty things as usamah being the commander as being young is not fit on the order ofthe prophet or not bring a pen and paper and make noises while prophet is in asking for it are simple people who have little marifat on the prophet,
On whom does magic work? I am not even sure if that 'magic' was even something too much that can't be denied by a intelligent mind. It wad just a cow from whom voice came. Tell me would ypu believe that cow is Allah? So basically samiri confused the simple people into believing that Allah is the cow nauzubilllah. And you don't expect the normal masses to do the same all over again -(quran is there to show the mentality of people), when they found out someone else(because of being power hungry heretic) became a caliph. Their simple minds just followed what they were told.
Look around, Everything you see is a sign of God. And yes keep practicing, try to learn. Read the words of the Ahlul bayt and Quran, you will find God.
why not both shia sunni upon truth?
Lordofgemini replied to Alien Hunter's topic in Shia/Sunni DialogueIts more about refining your religion, keep getting closer to the truth, layman sunnis are on truth, layman shias i believe are on more truth then layman sunnis. whereever you may find truth take it.
Sure she goes to heaven, God is the best judge, doesn't change a thing. it is forbidden to slander the wife of the prophet (s) mutawattir form your sources. Ali(as) is better then you, he used to never skip tahjjud, fought in battles, was martyered. does that mean you are at his level too? funny. No one needed comparing prophet himslef showed if abu bakr and umar cant conquer a simple fort. how do you expect them to lead the Muslim ummah. Whatever he did had reason behind it,
Did bani isreal hate Prophet haroon(as)?
And on to the next topic... And the next.. completely missng the points.. As for what Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir said, i agree with it. Even tho its from the sunni hadith, With All due respect she is the umm ul momineen. But yes we can have bad mothers. We still respect them as its our part to do. Funny you bring traditions(always trying to prove Abu bakr and umar better, what other options did they even have to justify everything) from 'your' books to prove a point to 'me', so it has come to this.. What being described for umar bring the quality of Hazrat Abu zarr himself. Interesting. The usual Abu bakr is better then Ali (as).. Try to look at fact, Look at all the wars with the Prophet Look at a Khyber. Abu bakr and umar being so nosy always got their chance. Still retreated. Only then Ali(as) was sent who never turns back until he wins or is slain while fighting. The difference is clear. Just words dont work. We have traditions who say Ali(as) is better then everyone.. yours say otherwise. Which arr usually forcefull. Like hussan and hussain being the master of all the youths. Abu bakr and umar of the adults .-. Or ali being the gate of the city of knowledge and abu bakr bring the ciels or window or whatever i heard from the sunnis. Anywho May Allah Guide us All. And we all leave our pride and our love for people that is there because of pride. And love the truth. Ameen.
And you missed all the points in my post. I see this as a useless exercise now. Jihad e akbar. Its the answer to your question. Then well later on(for your satisfaction) you can see true Muslims fighting as well against the by products of saqifa at karbala. Or the place where Hazrat Ammar yasir was killed by thr group on the wrong. Or Abu zarr who was exiled Yeah those who fought 'alongside' Ali (as) and those who 'followed' Ali(as) - BIG DIFFERENCE.
Yes Allah promised that if they all apostated he will bring better people. And he indeed did and keep bringing them. Unfortunately always the righteous were less. You will find that theme in the Quran more then anywhere. Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith: 8.584 Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, "Some of my companions will come to me at my Lake Fount, and after I recognize them, they will then be taken away from me, whereupon I will say, 'My companions!' Then it will be said, 'You do not know what they innovated (new things) in the religion after you."(also Sahih Muslim, part 15, pp 53-54) Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith: 8.586 Narrated Ibn al-Musaiyab: "Some men from my companions will come to my Lake-Fount and they will be driven away from it, and I will say, 'O Lord, my companions!' It will be said, 'You have no knowledge of what they innovated after you left: they turned APOSTATE as renegades (reverted from true Islam)." (also Sahih Muslim, part 10, p64, also P59) The case of companions being settled, Didn't the ummah of Musa(as) sacrifice? Didn't they turn away? Those who came back from baqra to haroon they were lucky. But those who didn't. Sedly. The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "I wish I could see my brothers, (the Companions said) aren't we your brothers O Prophet of Allah? He replied: No, you are my Companions. My brothers are those who come after me and believe in me without seeing me." (Ahmed, sahih) Apparently their faith was 40 times of that of companions, again from your hadiths My point being, its self explanatory :3
Perhaps like the ummah of musa(as). Where hazrat musa left (as) left for sometime. And left haroon (as) over the people. Instead of listening to Musa (as) they started worshipping the baqra And here when our prophet(as) left his haroon behind. They started 'worshipping' Abu bakr. When musa came back he fixed things. So will our prophet.
Lordofgemini replied to Naqi Zaidi's topic in General Islamic DiscussionKnow thyself. Brother God is in no need for our knowing Him, but only through knowing Him we can achieve perfection which we were created for. ـ الإمامُ عليٌ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): نالَ الفَوزَ الأكبَرَ مَن ظَفِرَ بِمَعرِفَةِ النَّفسِ. Imam Ali (AS) said, 'The one who attains knowledge of his own self has obtained the greatest victory indeed.'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 9965] ـ الإمامُ عليٌ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): كَيفَ يَعرِفُ غَيرَهُ مَن يَجهَلُ نَفسَهُ؟! Imam Ali (AS) said, 'How can one who is ignorant of his own self expect to know others?!'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 6998] ـ الإمامُ عليٌ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): مَن عَرَفَ نَفسَهُ عَرَفَ رَبَّهُ . Imam Ali (AS) said, 'He who attains inner knowledge of his self attains inner knowledge of his Lord.'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 7946] ـ الإمامُ الباقرُ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) ـ في وَصِيَّتِهِ لِجابِرٍ الجُعفيِّ ـ: لا مَعرِفةَ كَمَعرِفَتِكَ بِنَفسِكَ. Imam al-Baqir (AS) said in his advice to Jabir al-Ju`afi, 'There is no inner knowledge like your inner knowledge of your own self.'[Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 286] ـ الإمامُ زينَ العابدينُ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) ـ في الدُّعاءِ ـ: واجعَلنا مِنَ الّذين عَرَفوا أنفُسَهُم ، وأيقَنوا بِمُستَقَرِّهِم ، فكانَت أعمارُهُم في طاعَتِكَ تَفنى. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS) said in one of his supplications, 'Make us from among those who have attained inner knowledge of their selves and are convinced of their true abode, such that they spend their whole lives in Your obedience.'[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 94, p. 128, no. 19] ـ رسولُ اللهِِ (صَلَّيَ اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ آلِهِ): أفضَلُكُم إيماناً أفضَلُكُم مَعرِفَةً. The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'The ones from among you with the best faith are the ones with the best inner knowledge.'[Jami`a al-Akhbar, p. 36, no. 18] ـ الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): العِلمُ أوَّلُ دَليلٍ، والمَعرِفَةُ آخِرُ نِهايَةٍ. Imam Ali (AS) said, 'Knowledge is the first proof whereas inner knowledge is the last step in the conclusion.'[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2061] ـ رسولُ اللهِِ (صَلَّيَ اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ آلِهِ): نورُ الحِكمَةِ الجُوعُ، والتَّباعُدُ مِنَ اللّهِ الشِّبَعُ ، والقُربَةُ إلَى اللّهِ حُبُّ المَساكينِ والدُّنُوُّ مِنهُم ، لا تَشبَعوا فَيُطفَأَ نورُ المَعرِفةِ مِن قُلوبِكُم. The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'The light of inner knowledge is brought about by hunger whereas distance from Allah is caused by satiety. Proximity to Allah is brought about by loving the poor and drawing near to them, so do not eat to your fill lest the light of inner knowledge be extinguished from your hearts.'[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 70, p. 71, no. 20] And it is through trails of this that we acquire this knowledge. Thus the maqsad e hayat. Also to have merit for our progression. Wasalam.
Understanding Dreams, As a sign of Allah
Lordofgemini replied to Engineer73's topic in General Islamic DiscussionThe ability to dream and everything else is an Ayatollah.
Where is Allah?
Lordofgemini replied to Samia123's topic in General Islamic DiscussionDear samia, God is with you all the time, He listens to your every prayer, every cry, every joy. He tests you according to your limit. Not more. He made you stronger then most that's why he gave you a difficult test. So you get to higher ranks. You are special to Him. Trust Him since he really loves you. You are His creature. He wants you to find yourself in these 60-70 years of life. And give you eternity(to elaborate that is like 9999999999999999999999999999999 years and endless more) of happiness with all your loved ones waiting for you there. Your mother will be there too. Trust your Creator. He is the Most Merciful. We here will also pray for you iA.


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Sandersons reflect on role of Red Cross
By Jenn Watt
July 19, 2016
Ken Sanderson was 10 years old when he first began helping out with the Red Cross.
His mother was president of the local chapter in Wilberforce and young Ken was also president – of the Junior Red Cross at his school.
It was a crucial institution to the rural hamlet, which functioned without a hospital, connected to the world through rail lines and muddy roads.
The Red Cross Outpost, on the Loop Road, was part of the organization's new mandate in the 1920s: to improve the health of Canadians in vulnerable situations. It was the first outpost to be built in Ontario.
Now 92 years old, Sanderson is still connected to the Red Cross and believes he could be one of the longest serving members of the organization. Since the Outpost was one of the first and he has been volunteering since he was 10, it's unlikely there are many others with as long-standing dedication.
Sanderson explains that Wilberforce got its Outpost thanks to Alfred Schofield, a local inspector with the Children's Aid Society, and his concern for his fellow residents.
"What started it all, we had an old chap here by the name of Alfred Schofield and he went to the cemetery and he saw how many mothers had died in childbirth so he went to the head of the Red Cross and they told him if he could get a location and support they would back it," says Sanderson.
Before long there was the Outpost with a nurse on staff and a team of volunteers who raised money and took care of basic health care and social needs in the community.
Ken's wife, Nadeen, has also been a dedicated volunteer with Red Cross.
"We were married in '56 and I said I married into it. I used to look after the loan cupboard," says Nadeen, 85.
"We loaned crutches and wheelchairs and bedpans and urinals," says Ken.
"Commodes, walkers, canes, you name it," Nadeen finishes the list.
Red Cross volunteers were also tasked with fundraising. Given quotas and assigned regions, they would go door-to-door asking people to chip in.
"We used to go every March and get money for the local Red Cross. We'd go from Gooderham to Highland Grove," says Nadeen.
When a tragedy would happen in the community, the Red Cross would help the victim. After a fire, the committee would jump into action, gathering supplies for the family, giving vouchers and putting them up in a motel for several nights.
A person the Sandersons refer to as a "dental coach" would also come and set up shop in a large motorhome on the property. He offered free dental services to children and families.
When Haliburton and Bancroft built hospitals, the Outpost was no longer needed and was converted into a heritage building. It ended medical services in 1963 and was converted to a private dwelling and then sat empty for years until it was eventually converted into the museum it is today. Though it was appreciated and loved, the Sandersons say those in Wilberforce were happy to have hospital services closer to home. That said, it still was a long trek to find a doctor.
"With Bancroft and Haliburton open to give better service we had no objections," says Ken. "When I had my appendix out, they brought me from the farm, that's two and a half miles in a buggy, and I got on a handcar ... and a section foreman was at Wilberforce so Mother and I rode on a handcar to Bancroft."
While the train was an option for emergencies, mother and son would have had to wait a perilous amount of time. The handcar was about the size of a kitchen table, Ken recalls, and gas powered.
Over the years, Red Cross has scaled back in the community, but the Sandersons have remained members. They still participate in events at the Outpost and believe the role the organization – and the volunteers – played in Wilberforce were crucial to the village's health and development.


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Capt. David Spiller was named Pleasanton's new police chief yesterday, succeeding former Chief Mike Fraser, who retired last November. The appointment, made by City Manager Nelson Fialho, takes effect next Monday.
As police chief, Spiller will earn $184,000 annually.
Spiller, 43, joined the Pleasanton force in 2002 and most recently has been a captain in the Investigations and Support Services Division, managing all support, investigative, administrative and communications functions.
Prior to coming to Pleasanton, Spiller served as a police sergeant in the Mountain View Police Department. He began his career in 1989 as a police officer with the city of San Diego.
Spiller holds a Master's degree in Arts from Saint Mary's College and received a bachelor's degree in Science at the University of San Francisco. He also is a graduate of the California Command College and the Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
"I am committed to sustaining Pleasanton's quality of life by ensuring the safety of our community and continuing the department's collaboration with residents, the business community, and our school district," Spiller said.
"I look forward to working with the community, our elected officials, the city manager and the fine men and women of the Pleasanton Police Department," he added.
Spiller and his wife Kathleen have a 3-year-old daughter.
In making the announcement Tuesday morning, Fialho said:
"After a comprehensive search to fill this vital position, I am confident that David Spiller exceeds the rigorous criteria for the position of police chief.
"He has a strong and positive reputation as an open communicator with a proven track record of effective and proactive leadership, and divergent experience in serving other municipalities."
An official swearing-in ceremony will be held in the council chambers Monday morning.


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Who said of which the stockings usually are ugly as well as out of fashion? Today, stockings are usually less unsightly cellulite these days comparable to the now normal socks, from which you can derive all the actual benefits without renouncing being elegant and also feminine every time you wear them. Let's see Exactly what are usually the actual best models and also new models available.
Stockings retrenchment against cellulite
Often we tend to think that will the socks elastic band retrenchment against cellulite usually are the stuff of old. In fact, the use of flexible stockings is actually also prescribed to young women, where necessary, for the care, but also for the prevention of serious diseases Phlebology, ie those diseases that will affect the actual circulatory system and also the veins of the actual legs. Determined by a physician experienced in the actual treatment of such chronic venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins, the actual stockings have also proved to get an powerful remedy for combating cellulite.read more from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/846334
Contrary to public opinion, this cellulite (scientifically known as edematous fibrosclerotic panniculopathy ) it isn't a trivial blemish of the skin, but it is actually a real disease of which has its roots in this lymph drainage system of your body, located mainly in the area of the thighs , hips and also buttocks. The actual alteration of the actual balance between the actual venous as well as lymphatic system causes hypertrophy of the subcutaneous tissues where fat will be deposited residues involving in the actual best of cases that annoying orange peel skin, Which in turn can escalate into real fibrosis .
The usage of compression stockings specific for cellulite entails first of all an improvement of blood circulation, thanks to the graduated compression (more intense on the actual ankles and gradually lighter on the actual legs as well as thighs), and avoids the actual venous reflux towards the inside, a of the causes of this formation fat in which causes cellulite. Modern hosiery manufacturers have tried in recent years to clear an article Which in turn until now was presented as a product unsightly as well as almost mortifying to bring: heavy and very opaque restrained the choice to very few alternatives.
The hosiery Franzoni example, has created a line StopCell 70 pence (around 10 euro per pair), stockings against cellulite acting, having a micro graduated compression on strategic areas of the actual hips, buttocks and also thighs. Of the actual same type also stockings cellulite Veno Control , in black and also powder pink, along with bodice restraining massage (€ 11,90 per pair price, online shop).
Beautiful to look at, make the perfect choice in cases of mild cellulitis. For a more targeted treatment, without sacrificing elegance, choose the actual best available mitigation stockings Dr. Scholl's microfiber (available in pharmacies) or 160 denier tights Previous to Sanagens (around 20 euro per pair): less feminine, perhaps, but definitely more effective.
What socks to choose?
Before choosing a pair of stockings against cellulite, especially in severe cases, it is wise to consult a medical specialist who can measure the most appropriate graduated compression to combat this disease through treatment along with elastic band stockings to become associated using therapeutic creams as well as medications specific anti cellulite.


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Use VSF to create high-availability clusters
Hewlett-Packard has come out with a way to use inexpensive 5400R switches to create a high-availability core. Their new clustering utility is called VSF, or Virtual Switch Fabric.
You can connect two 5400R switches together with a gigabit or 10 gigabit 'heartbeat' link, configure VSF, and let fly. What does this get you? The ability to create a fully redundant two-switch cluster at Layer 2 that's a lot simpler than OSPF and a lot more efficient than VRRP. Both switches assume the same IP address, and look to downstream switches as a single virtual switch. Connect one uplink from a downstream switch to each of the two switches in the VRF cluster, and set up LACP trunking. If any 5400R switch goes down the other switch gets all the downstream switch traffic.
You can also set up links to other places–for example, with two links to a local storage system–and load-balance traffic into that system. The two 5400R switches also look to that storage system like a single upstream switch on the other side.
Think of building VSF clusters at any place of your network that needs a high-availability cluster, built at a low cost and with low complexity. (BOB)


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Sleepers and shadows—threading into myths
in primitive fables, fables with
landscapes, pure sky and level sand where
dredging machines dig deep
to lay rail and spike for the locomotive train;
workers carrying sweat on
their backs as they twain the swamp, they seek
the valley green. ….sound of
forest, pine and saw, drinking from mirages of
streams, once, now dust
and fishbone, soon, steam smoke to span. ….
and who shall ride the cars,
the feverish for more, and what of questioning
children pulling on their clothes,
looking out at a voiceless Earth—hooked and
linked together like freight on
cold rusted wheels. ….curious, in time, fables
speak of the deeds of heroes.
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...Just as an aside from a graduate of Catholic high school, at least, did Prof. Banzhaf not see the title of the university? Did he not see the GIGANTIC church on the university property we know as the National Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception? ... What part of "Catholic" isn't sinking in? We're into high art, Jesus hanging on the Cross, defending the separation of the sexes in dorms, etc. It's part and parcel of the deal when you attend Catholic school.
Across the board, the 60-page complaint filed by Banzhaf has officials at Catholic University and just about every other corner scratching heads. [It seems that] no muslim students have voiced concern for the issues of which Banzhaf writes.
Dan from New York: "Still confused about what Pamela Geller is fighting against? Give the Muslims an inch and they'll take a mile. And of course, this is only their first step of what the Muslim cadres have already accomplished in Britain and Europe, where they've moved on to bigger and better things.
Hat tip: BadBlue News.


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Since 2006 Nendaz-Vente Immobilier is actively engaged in buying and selling apartments, chalets, villa, turnkey project as well as in the location for the week, saison or year of chalet or apartment.
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Here is my Part 2 :) Hope you guys enjoy!
♥ I crack myself up, I can be in a silent room by myself and think of something funny and start laughing hysterically. I probably look like a crazy woman. 90% of the time I type "lol" I'm actually lol'ing :)
♥ I have always wanted to write a book, a memoir. Even though I'm only 25, I have had so many good and bad things happen in my life. I think many people would find what I've been through (the good and bad) very interesting and very shocking at times. I have yet to have the courage or push I need to get this started.
♥ I love undies from VS and Aerie, I must have about 100 pairs..I'm a big 5 for 20 girl.
♥ If I like a certain article of clothing, I am most likely to buy it in every color.
♥ I have to have at least 2 cups of coffee every morning, else I am very lazy that day and nothing gets done.
♥ I can't under any circumstances touch raw meat, freaks me out! If I have to cook dinner with meat, my hubby usually cuts it before he goes to work or I wear plastic bags over my hands. Weird I know. Thank you mom for making me a germophobe with all your scary stories. :D
♥ I'm an impulse buyer, if I see something I want, I am most likely to buy it..which is not always a good thing for my wallet and sometimes I get in lots of trouble.
♥ I have traveled a lot in my life, I've been on several family vacations, anywhere from California to Florida to England to North Carolina to Oklahoma. I still have yet to travel to New York, definitely on my list though!
♥ I have never broken a bone.
♥ I used to wear a patch over my right eye when I was younger because of my lazy eye. I have 120/20 vision in my left eye. The patch was used to my left eye would get stronger so I could see. My dad used to draw pictures on the patch, I remember him once writing "my dad sold my eye to buy a boat". hilarious... Needless to say I had very little friends when I was younger.
♥ I use exclamation points way more than I should. I am actually trying not to use one at the end of the sentence! *failed*
♥ I'm way too sensitive and take things too personal at times. I have been working on this lately, I'm actually getting a lot better with it.
♥ I'm a big "should've said" kinda girl. I will freeze in a moment and later think of a million things I could have said. I hate when that happens...
I hope you guys enjoyed getting to know me a little better. I feel like I know some of you so personally. About time I shared some more things about myself :D
P.S Janel just did an awesome feature about me, check it out!!


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You all know that I adore anything vintage and bridal themed. I love looking at the different styles of vintage wedding gowns and wedding cakes. The detailing is usually splendid, casting a look at the skills of the old world experts who painstakingly crafted their goods to absolute perfection. Finding modern day versions gives me such joy because I love the thought of the best parts of yesterday being repeated tomorrow; what was great once can always be great again. Amen.
Today, I've been admiring the different styles of wedding cakes from two separate companies; Zoe Clark Cakes and Dunn's Bakery. So many of their creations have caught my attention but here are some of my particular favourites:
Zoe Clark's Pink Vintage Lace Cake above is breathtaking. The icing looks intricate and pretty, creating the delicate lace effect which could match many a bridal gown in its simplicity and grace. In contrast, Dunn's Bakery have the even more vintage looking Cameo Cake below, which could rival any Regency decorated wedding venues for a showstopper award! And if you're lucky enough to serve your wedding meal on Wedgewood china, this cake is a must for you…
For a more 'girlie' gloriousness, I love the Ivory Ruffle creation below, from Zoe Clark. She gets top marks for evoking my nostalgia for '50s prom dresses! I desperately want to run my fingers through the ruffles like I would across a frilly prom skirt! Of course, that would completely destroy the stunning visual effect, but I suspect licking the icing from my hands afterwards would more than compensate 😉
You'll find yet more Hollywood glamour in Zoe Clark's Bow & Brooch Cake, which is a favourite coupling amongst cake makers. It's amazing what a bit of bling and ribbon can do to not only jazz up an iced cake but also give it that ever-beautiful vintage appeal:
If 1950s ruffles aren't your thing, and you think brooches are for grandmothers, there's always the 1970s if you want brighter inspiration. '70s wedding cakes were famous for their high tiers and colourful accessories – from edible flowers to vibrant ribbons. It may sound kitsch, but these cakes can still look stylish in today's modern world. All it takes is a little imagination – and it looks like Dunn's Bakery can probably find a perfect balance of colour and style to suit your tastes. Check out their Rosetrellis design below:
Not for you? What about the regal looking Dunstan (pictured below) instead? Not as detailed as the Rosetrellis, you still get the impact of the separate tiers and a very eye-catching cake topper…
If you're veering back towards more 'contemporary vintage', Zoe Clark's Broderie Lace Cake or Sweet Roses & Dots designs are both definitely worth a look-see:
Alternatively, if they're not quite vintage enough for you, but you still want something similar, there's Dunn Bakery's Cascade cake (below). With it's pink roses and pipework icing, it may be the perfect compromise!
Otherwise, it may be worth speaking to Zoe Clark about a more specific theme. I love what she's created below – a dress inspired by a wedding gown design! This is her Caroline Castigliano Dress Inspired Cake and it's beautiful…
All this cake talk has made me hugry … it's time to dig a gateau from the freezer or find a nice tea shop for a slice of Victoria Sponge. Yummy!


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Take a look at the printed Senior Edition here!
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Blue and green forever
by AUSTIN BERBEREIA
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 was the big day for the the latest senior class of El Diamante. Poised in their caps and gowns, our soon-to-be graduates paraded down the Mineral King Bowl to their seats. This was the day that they had been waiting for. This was the day when their name would be called and they would finally receive their diploma. Four long years had lead up to this moment, and all of their hard work was about to pay off.
In the moments leading up to the start of graduation, there was electricity in the air. The crowd filed into the Bowl hours in advance to find the best seating in order to see their siblings, daughters, sons, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends make this jump to adulthood. They happily settled in, excited and anxious to watch the event.
When senior class president, Samantha Price, took the podium to begin the ceremony, the crowd went silent. She and our Principal, Mike Waters, spoke about how this senior class of El Diamante had the best of everything: sports, band, choir, orchestra, drama and theater. The class of 2011 certainly has a lot to be proud of, as they have led the school towards greatness in their final year at El Diamante.
When asked about how she felt after graduation, Juliet Dinkins, newly graduated, said, "It doesn't feel much different. It's so surreal." As our seniors move on, they leave the future of El Diamante to the current juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Their legacy is great, and they as well as their accomplishments will never be forgotten.
Though they may have left our dear school, these Miners will never forget their true home. El Diamante is a place that they have learned to love, and can never truly leave. For, as Miners, they will be blue and green forever.
Pictures of graduation taken by Pat Miller are available here, and an online copy of The Dig's senior edition is available here.


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The Napa chef shares more about her love of offal.
Bravotv.com: What were you thinking when you saw who the chefs you would be competing against were? Did you know any of them before?
I was familiar with Rick and knew of Ludo. It was the first time I met Wilo. One of the best parts of the program was to hang out with these chefs. Each is serving creative, amazing food in their restaurants. I was lucky because they were very supportive and a lot of fun to be with.
Bravotv.com: First the Quickfire, did you know right away what you were going to make with the color yellow? What would have been your first choice of color?
When I heard the color yellow, I kept thinking about the Frank Zappa song, "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow." I thought I had better not do that. I wanted to make something with corn.
My first choice of color would be green.
Bravotv.com: What was the inspiration for your dish? Besides color, of course?
Sweet corn
Bravotv.com: Onto the Elimination, what would have been your ideal offal to use from the choices given?
Bravotv.com: Were you worried at all about making the menudo mild?
I wanted a dish that would be appealing to 100 people, in a theme park.
Bravotv.com: What do you usually make with tripe?
I braise it and serve it with piperade, the French pepper and tomato stew. Or, I braise it, bread it, or fry it crisp with mustard.Bravotv.com: Can you tell us a little more about "Girl Eating Guts?" What's the weirdest thing you guys have eaten?
Andouille sausage in Paris. Great guts at St. John's Restaurant in London.
Bravotv.com: Did you get to try the other chefs' stuff? What did you think?
Yes. The dishes were fantastic.
Bravotv.com: What is your favorite type of offal?
I like liver, lamb's tongue, and veal head.
Bravotv.com: What was your reaction to the judges' comments?
I thought they were to judge us more on the challenge than what we would do in our restaurant.
Bravotv.com: How did competing differ than you thought it would?
It was a different arena for me. I am not competitive in the "challenge" sort of way. Good food is about doing it right, not quick.
Bravotv.com: Anything else you'd like to add?
The Magical Elves were so very magical and delightful!


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I'm almost POSITIVE that's what happens every time. Anyways, we had a horrible waitress last night. We saw her....twice? the whole time we were there. It put me in an irritated mood. It also made me want to share with you some of the things that irk me.
So, without further adeu,
I now choose to recite a list.
Things I Do Not Like:
1. Use of the term "awesome sauce."
2. Keisha (I'm not spelling her name with currency because I don't spell mine $andi), Lady Gaga, Katie Perry, Fergie, etc. Basically any pop diva that I find offensive, as a woman.
3. Cyclists who aren't kind to drivers. (Someone please tell me if I'm out of line here. There is a road that I drive down frequently that is only 2 lanes wide. It's currently under construction so said lanes are even smaller than normal. AND YET! Cyclists insist on biking down it on busy Saturdays!!! Causing us drivers to go 20 miles an hour in a 45 mph zone. Am I out of line in being irritated at them!?? Probably not! Aleece has my back on this one.)
4. The heat and lack of hydration from above.
5. Shortening the term 'romantic comedy' to 'rom com.'
6. Cocky people, but specifically the kind of people that when you're trying to tell them a story, you can tell by the look on their face that they're not listening to you because they're searching their own brain for a story to top yours.
7. (I have mentioned these before on facebook, so sorry if you've already seen it, but I've added a couple) Any short, 'cutening' of words, such as: hubby and bestie; also preggers or preggo (if anyone refers to me as such whenever I'm pregnant, you will not be invited to meet my child); and also referring to a group of people as 'my loves.' All of these words/terms make me want to vomit.
8. Watching Celtic Woman. I LOOOOOVE listening to Celtic Woman. They sound amazing! They just have a very...cheesy, over-staged way of singing.
And now to the restaurants
9. Olive Garden and Buffalo Wild Wings. I have been to multiple locations of the Olive Garden, and at every single one, I have had awful service. Twice I've also been snubbed by a management type person. I have concluded that Olive Garden doesn't care if I enjoy my experience there, so I won't be going back. Also, Buffalo Wild Wings. Twice I have been there and twice I have had to celebrate countless birthdays, anniversaries, Thanksgiving, and who knows what else because it took that long to get service. The last time we went, the manager decided that the 6 o'clock dinner rush was the perfect time to call all of his employees into the back for a meeting.
Neither of these are the one that we went to last night. I'm going to give that place one more shot before it makes my black list of restaurants.
Now, I believe that there is opposition in all things.
I choose to recite another list.
Things I Do Like:
1. Tacos (you should get one from Taco Bell, leave it in the fridge overnight, and eat it for breakfast. Sounds gross but don't knock it 'till you try it!)
2. The fact that I just successfully made a batch of my mom's caramel. Really I did. About 20 minutes ago.
3. The Olympics (so help me, I can't enough of those every 2 years)
4. The hard floor surface area in my apartment is small enough that I can mop it all with one Swiffer cloth.
5. When Mike acts like a dork to make me laugh.
6. Christmas. I can't say enough how much I love Christmas... It might drive my husband slightly bonkers.
7. Being in a kitchen making stuff
8. The following movies: Pride and Prejudice (Keira Knightley version! That's Right! I'm not ashamed! I think what's his name is way hotter than Colin Firth! Although, I really don't know his name...), The Young Victoria, The Family Stone, Mamma Mia, and Clue. Also there's more, but they're not coming to mind right now.
9. Rain. But I don't remember what that stuff looks, sounds, or feels like anymore.
10. Using terms like 'water closet' or 'logistical nightmare.' But I think you all already knew that about me.
11. When Pete walks by to lick my calf, just to remind me that he's still there and that he loves me. (I love him too.)
12. Donuts. If we could have one thing that we could eat and have it not affect our bodies in any way, mine would be donuts.
Check that out. My 'like' list is longer that my 'not like' list. And the 'not like' list took me awhile to compose. I thought of all the 'like' much quicker.
All is right and good in the world again. What bad waitress?
And now an answer to the age old question, how many bars of soap does a giant man need?
The answer would be, 5.


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What is DNS?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the internet's most important components and you can think of it as the internet's phone book. While it's easier for us to remember domain names, computers and machines rely on IP addresses to determine where each website is located. The basic job of the DNS is to translate the domain names that we all know and love, into IP addresses that our browsers can understand.


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|Technically, only 1% were protesting...
Now, I'm going to go out on a limb and postulate that only members of the 99% are reading this blog. If you are in the top 1% and you're reading my blog for fun, you should probably consider becoming a patron of the arts. Artists with grants turn out work much faster.
But even if you are in the top 1%, you've got nothing on the old Robber barons. Namely Vanderbilt. This, The Biltmore, was his house:
|Notice that the ants are actually people.
|They didn't have a waterfall, so they built one.
Now back in the cold winter of Virginia, and frozen hands. Hobo gloves are going to be a fashion staple this month for NaNoWriMo.
|But their boat house was pretty much just a waterfront gazebo.
Poor Vanderbilt, didn't even have the money to put in windows!


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Masters in Exercise Science from (Northeastern Illinois University) 2018
Bachelors in Health Science from (Bradley University) 2016
American Heart Assc. Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED
American Heart Assc. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Fit Body Boot Camp (FBBC) Certification
NASM Certification (scheduled fall 2018)
I believe in the practice of preventative health. The only way to combat chronic diseases is through preventative action such as exercise and diet. My health and wellness career started within myself. After being an active person in high school through sports, my fitness dropped entering college. I gained unhealthy habits that lead to weight gain. To prevent any complications, I made some time to be active again by picking up weight lifting. Through that, I found myself wanting to help others before it was too late for them. As I gained my masters degree, I interned at the Cardiac Rehabilitation department at Advocate Lutheran General. I saw firsthand what cardiovascular disease can do, and what the action plan is to help those people return back to their daily routine.
The time to make change is now, but it doesn't need to be done alone. The science behind exercise is a powerful tool that is often overlooked. I want to motivate and increase self-efficacy to help others achieve their goals.