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The basics:
Weighing in at only 5 to 8 pounds, the Singapura may be the smallest cat breed in the world. Their large, round eyes seem to dominate the face, and alert, oversized ears further minimize their already petite features. The Singapura comes in one color, a complex blend of warm ivory and sable ticking. Truly otherworldly in appearance, it's not difficult to see why the Singapura was recognized as a living national treasure by its home country of Singapore.
Despite their size, the Singapura has a big personality – they're a curious, mischievous, and playful breed. They're also very affectionate and enjoy being part of household activities. The Singapura will be happiest with plenty of companionship and interaction – this is not a pet for the hands-off cat owner!
Appearance / health:
Foremost about the Singapura is their diminutive size, with even males averaging around 8 pounds. Despite their small size, the Singapura is not a delicate or fine boned cat, rather having a muscular, moderately stocky build. Their legs are thick and well-muscled at the body, tapering delicately down to small, oval feet. Their tail is relatively short in comparison to their body, and with a blunt tip. A short, thick neck supports a rounded head with high cheekbones and a rounded chin. The ears sit high on the head, large and alert with a wide base, moderately pointed tip, deeply cupped. The muzzle is medium-short, broad, and with a blunt end. Their strikingly large eyes are almond shaped and accented by dark "eyeliner", surrounded by a lighter ring of fur. Shades of green are most common, but hazel, gold, and copper eyes are also possible.
The Singapura's coat is another distinguishing feature of the breed. The ground color is a warm ivory with yellow tones. Over this is a ticked tabby coat with hairs alternating dark and light in at least 4 bands. The tip will have a dark band, while the lightest band is closest to the skin. The color is most intense across the upper back and down the spine. Shoulders and sides have less ticking, and the underbelly usually lacks any ticking at all. On top of the head and between the ears may have dark or even dark tabby stripes. Barring may also be present on the inner front leg and back of the knees. The texture of the Singapura's coat is fine and close-lying to the body.
Behavior / temperament:
The Singapura is a dynamic and social member of the household. They bond closely to the people in their lives, though they can be shy and a bit sensitive around strangers and loud, boisterous children - however, the highly active and playful Singapura can make a perfect companion for older children who can match the Singapura's energy level!
The Singapura remains kittenish for life, not just in size, but in attitude. The world is their playground! Curiosity and intelligence means the Singapura will leave no stone unturned or carelessly left pen un-played with. They're counter suffers and bookshelf climbers. They do well with puzzle toys and challenges that require them to manipulate objects. They especially enjoy interactive games that involve time spent with their people. At the end of the day, the Singapura is just as ready to be your cuddle buddy.
With an amicable disposition, the Singapura can get along well with other cats and cat friendly dogs. Many Singapura do best with another cat in the household to keep them company while you're gone. The Singapura is not a breed to be left alone for long spans of time. They'll be happiest in a home that can enjoy and appreciate their antics and give them the interaction they crave.
sweet faces, affectionate cat, lap cats, impish look
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Rid Your Cat of Hairballs
It is a well-known fact that most cats do not drink large amounts of water. When examining their urine, we find they concentrate their urine greatly- confirmation of smaller amounts of water intake. When pets take larger amounts of water, they produce more urine that is more dilute. In order to encourage water intake, some owners feed only wet (canned) cat foods. There is more water in canned food than dried kibble, thus increasing the water intake. Other owners may elect to add a small amount of salt to the diet. This can increase the thirst and therefore increase the amount of water taken. Another option may require some investigative work. Owners observe their pets closely, I have discovered. They find their cat's water intake preferences. These include fresh water during the day, use of fountains for water intake or faucets. Some cats only like to drink outdoor and some only indoor. There are challenges with each pet. Finding a great way to increase water intake helps moisten the stool in the end and therefore helps prevent constipation - a goal for every cat owner. .
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Physical exam before beginning treatment
A comprehensive physical exam is a must before beginning any treatment for a "behavior problem." Any sudden changes in your cats behavior may indicate an underlying medical problem. Your veterinarian will do a complete physical exam to check for any obvious signs of pain or injury. Also, they will check a temperature to ensure there is no fever. Another important indicator is checking the weight of your pet. Unexplained weight loss or weight gain may indicate an underlying metabolic disorder. Based on their physical exam, the vet may recommend bloodwork as well to check the kidney, liver, and thyroid functions of your cat. They may also need this information before starting medication for your cat as a baseline, so that the values can be monitored if your pet is on behavior-altering medications long term. .
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So you are pregnant or a new mum (and you have time to read this section? Thank you!)
This is such a precious time in your life but also a very expensive one BUT there are way you can save £££'s and get valuable freebies, this is by joining Pregnancy and Baby Clubs! Below I have compiled a large list of Baby Clubs in the UK which offer everything from free baby toys to a constant supply of coupons catered to every stage of your baby's life….
Emma's Diary
Free Pregnancy Packs for each Stage of Pregnancy (Print Voucher out and Claim at Boots or Argos)
Pampers Multi-Child
Pampers will send you up to £40 worth of vouchers to use on any of their products, all you have to do is e-mail email@example.com with scanned copies of your Children's birth certificates and include in the e-mail you would like to take advange of their offer for multiple parents.

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What Kind of High-end Portable Toilets Can I Employ?
So you are organising a huge occasion, and you are desperately seeking extra washroom facilities. Instead of leave your guests to experience the horror of grotty, claustrophobic workstations, you choose to go with deluxe mobile commode hire, as well as publication some stylish portaloos, but what kind should you go with? Employing luxury mobile bathrooms


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Back in February, I came across the James Henry Harris Papers and I spent February and March scanning, transcribing and creating metadata for the collection which is now available online.
James Henry Harris was a free African American who lived in Granville County, where he worked as an apprentice to an upholsterer. Part of this collection includes a court document recording an oath given by John Dickuson that James Harris was a free man of color. Oath to the status of James Henry Harris, March 3, 1848.
Harris left North Carolina prior to the Civil War and moved to Oberlin, Ohio, to go to school. Afterward he traveled to Canada and Africa. On his return to the United States he lived in Indiana, was appointed as a recruiting officer, and was given authorization to recruit "colored troops" in Indiana. Appointment December 23, 1863.
After the war, Harris returned to North Carolina where he was a prominent member of the Republican Party and served in the State Legislature in 1868, 1872 and 1883. Many of the documents in his collection relate to the Reconstruction Period in North Carolina and are listed are listed below.
Appointment: New England Freedman's Aid Society, A teacher of Freed People in North Carolina
Letter of Appointment: Grand National Council of the Union League of America, January 13, 1867
Letter: J.M. Edmunds to James Henry Harris, March 26, 1867
Secret Circular: Executive Committee of the Union League of America, New York, July 8, 1864
Proclamation: the Grand National Council of the Loyal League of Union Citizens, January 1, 1864
Petition to Congress of the United States of America, July8, 1867
Letter: Nelson A. Miles, May 9, 1868
Letter of Introduction: For A. W. Tourgee and James H. Harris from W. W. Holden, May 12, 1868
Letter of Introduction: For James H. Harris from Charles Sumner a U. S. Senator from Massachusetts, May 31, 1868
Letter of introduction: For James H. Harris from the Bureau of Refugees, Freedman, and Abandoned Lands, June 1, 1868
Certificate of Appointment: James H. Harris to City Commissioner for Raleigh, N. C., July 13, 1868
North Carolina Agricultural Society Certificate, August 18, 1869
Letter: W. W. White, August 8, 1871
Letter: Governor Tod Robinson Caldwell to James H. Harris, Dec. 4, 1872
Letter: John Pool to James H. Harris, March 31, 1873
Certificate of appointment: North Carolina Deaf and Dumb and the Blind


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These days it is ever more complex to explain and to introduce to customers the vast world of exotic leather, certainly also due to new trends of life and the connection they have toward the animal world.
For this reason, certain types of products made from the precious leathers of crocodile, alligator, python and ostrich are increasingly viewed with a critical eye by new society, accusing the manufacturers and lovers of this kind of leather to be causing the extinction of such species.
In reality, many ignore the existence of a CITES certificate, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora, held in Washington in 1973, which aims to regulate and monitor the international trade of endangered species; this document is intended, in a seemingly paradoxical way, to protect and ensure the preservation of the ecosystems of threatened species, thus encouraging their reproduction; in particular, species protected by the Convention are classified according to the level of threat of extinction, and therefore, divided into three categories. To this end, it is obligatory to possess a CITES document, applying for it at relevant authorities, to be able to trade to and from Europe with parts of animal species covered by the Convention, or products made from it, such as accessories.
Adhering to CITES and abiding by existing regulations, undoubtedly supports the safeguarding of the habitat of numerous species which unfortunately today are subjected to the threat of their extinction, due to illegality which often characterizes their commercialization.
How does CITES affects our production?
All leathers we work with come, of course, from their places of origin: the American alligator from Louisiana, the crocodile from South Africa, Australia and Asia, pythons from Asia and ostriches from Africa.
From there, to ship to Italy, exporters must obtain the necessary certification. And so is the first step of the procedure.
The Made in Italy process begins the moment in which the hides make their entrance into Italy: from there, they are worked meticulously and with all the techniques of Italian artisan tradition, which will give the final product unique traits of elegance and luxury.
Next, after the creation of the model by our designer, it will be manufactured directly by our own artisans here in their homeland! We then proceed to the cutting of the leather, by in-house staff, or by the artisan with this specific skill; everything will be sewn by hand, with the help only of a small sewing machine. Naturally the product specimen must be suitable for the working of exotic leather, in a way that allows the expert craftsman to best emphasize the features.
Each one of our bags or accessories will never be identical to the other, precisely because we reject the concept of mass production, as we firmly believe that the accessories we create unite with the personality of each person.
All accessories created are high-quality products, able to convey the feeling of luxury and value to what you will wear; of course not all types of leather possess the same level of exclusivity: surely the most valuable are the alligator and crocodile, following are ostrich and python. In our opinion the anaconda, because of the scarce availability of this species, represents the crown jewel of production, surpassing even alligator.
Speaking of which, there are many who ask about the difference between the alligator and the crocodile. To this question, we can respond assuming that there are many different breeds of both crocodiles and alligators. Of these, there are various uses, also according to the cost and availability of the leather.
In addition, the two species have, despite strong resemblance, physical differences: the crocodile has a pore on each scale, while the alligator has an umbilical scar, a peculiarity unique to this reptile! Other differences can be found in form and design of the scales, where the crocodile ranges from medium to shrinking form, while alligator goes on in a distinct and immediate manner from one large and boxy form to one small and round. Undoubtedly these features do not undermine in any way the softness and sinuousness of the finished accessory!
The quality of the raw material, the experienced hands of our Italian artisans combined with the most ancient tradition, are definitely the best business card and guarantee that we can offer to our customers!


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(Boulder-CO) The Denver Nuggets can pop a few bottles of champagne tonight on the flight to Oklahoma City to celebrate ending 2008 with a quality win over the Toronto Raptors, 114-107, and George Karl winning his 900th game. The win also gives Denver its 21st win of the season and keeps the Trailblazers a half game back in the Northwest divisional race.
I have to admit that I really enjoyed the first half. For one I like Jose Calderon's game a ton and the Nuggets were playing fundamentally sound basketball. The pace of the game was peppy as the, 31-29, scoreboard after one quarter of play could have only been better had the Nuggets been up by a deuce entering the second. However, as much as a like the first quarter's pace and shot selection by the Nuggets, it was the second quarter effort by the bench that made the half.
In the second, the Nuggets really got a tremendous boost from their bench. J.R. Smith scored seven of his team-high twelve first half points in the second and the Birdman provided some real toughness on the boards with four offensive and four defensive rebounds, and eight points in the nine minutes he saw the floor. Together, they combined for 15 of Denver's 24 points in the quarter. I thought the Nugget defense was also fantastic during this stretch. So good in fact, that after checking the play-by-play I realized that Toronto only scored six of their 19 points in the quarter in the paint because of Denver displaying dramatically improved pick and roll defense.
The first half even ended on a great note for Nene as he made his first NBA three-pointer with the shot clock running down on the Nuggets final possession. The swish came off an inbounds pass with just three second remaining and gave Denver a, 53-50, advantage heading into halftime.
What made this such a quality win despite the Raptors recent woes was how the Nuggets played in the second half. By the end of tonight's game there were twelve ties and 16 lead changes with the majority of the back and forth transpiring in the first ten minutes of the third quarter. I felt Denver weathered every blow the Raptors had in them in stride and then when the smell of blood was in the water they turned it up a notch. The Nuggets lost the lead for the final time with just 4:28 remaining in the third quarter after Jose Calderon's third of four three-pointers in the game broke a 72 all tie. From that point, Denver closed out the quarter with a 13-2 run, including eleven unanswered points to give the Nuggets an eight point lead, 85-77, entering the fourth.
Once the final twelve minutes were put on the clock the Nuggets never relinquished the lead.
Nene led all Nuggets with a team-high 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. He was his usual efficient self shooting 8-12 from the field after missing Monday's game at Atlanta. Carmelo added 20 points, on 8-20 shooting, and five rebounds rebounding nicely from a dismal 4-17 shooting performance in the loss to the Hawks. Hopefully, Carmelo can find some consistency in the next few games after missing three straight games with a sore shooting elbow.
The Denver bench also deserves a lot of credit for tonight's win. Led by J.R. Smith's 16 points in 32 minutes of burn, Linas Kleiza and Chris Andersen each added ten points with the Birdman recording a team-high ten rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Collectively, the trio of Smith, Andersen, and Kleiza outscored the Raptor reserves 36-17.
Up next for the Nuggets is a match-up with by far the worst team in professional basketball, the 4-29 Oklahoma City Thunder. It should be an opportunity for the Nuggets to open up the 2009 stretch of this season's campaign with a W while starting a new winning streak with a seven-game home stand on the horizon.
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Welcome to Ask Juliette (Ask A Vampire), a regular Thursday feature here at Vampiremaman.com
If you have questions about anything – parenting, marriage, relationships, romance, Vampires, Werewolves, Ghosts, gardening, wine, paranormal stuff, life, work, or anything send your question to juliettevampiremom @ gmail dot com (figure it out because I have to write it this way to keep the trolls away)
I never see Vampires so how do I know you're real? You always write about going out to bars or events, but I never see anyone who look or acts like a Vampire. What gives?
I've never been the kind of Vampire who dresses like Lily Munster or Elvira. Seriously, can you imagine if I showed up at school dressed like that? My kids would never forgive me. Plus it just isn't practical. I'm more of the little black dress and pearls type, or most days jeans and white button down shirt with some great vintage jewelry, or jeans and a hoodie, and of course flip flops. Vampires love their flip flops. Sorry to blow your bubble about the flowing dresses and impossible cleavage. And my finger nails are painted with a sort of sparkly pale pink polish – not red or black.
But seriously, if you had to go to the grocery store would you dress like someone out of the middle ages, or a porn film? It is the same for when Vampires shop for food. Or if you went fishing or hunting would you wear a tight black dress with everything you have spilling out? Of course not.
Wanna know a secret? We look just like you, only slightly better.
What are some fun Halloween movies that aren't gory slasher films? I'm looking for something to help my family get into the orange and black holiday spirit.
This is my quick list:
- Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- Corpse Bride (2003)
- Bell, Book, and Candle (1958)
- Shaun of the Dead (2004)
- Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
- The Innocents (1961)
- Every Simpsons Halloween Show
- The Addams Family (1991)
- Phantom of the Opera (2004)
- The Body Snatcher (1945)
- Laura (1944) This movie has NOTHING to do with Halloween but Vincent Price is in it, it is hecka creepy, and a GREAT movie.
- The Hitch-hiker (1953) A truly creepy movie directed by Ida Lupino
What do you give out on Halloween?
I've given beers to dads more than once. Once I ran out of candy and gave a kid a can of Diet Coke. I try to give out good stuff that kids like. This includes anything with Skittles or Chocolate. Kids don't want pretzels, canned corn, or pencils.
If you could sleep with any horror movie actor/character who would it be?
First of all I have to say that this is purely fantasy and I'm happily married.
It would be Mick St. John (played by Alex O'Loughlin) out of Moonlight (2007-2008). Damn he was sexy. You can now see Alex O'Laughlin on Hawaii Five O but it just isn't the same. I have to admit that this is one of FEW Vampire shows/movies that I've ever liked. Hey, Alex, take your shirt off again.
And Vincent Price.
And here he is again.
Come on, you have to admit there is more hotness in Vincent Price than just about anything anyone can think of.
And don't even think of asking me about any real-life Vampires because I won't answer THAT.
Didn't you make ghosts out of Tweenkies one year? Would you share that again?
Yes I did. I won't eat the damn things but I was in a pinch a few years ago when I was asked to bring something to a Halloween party. These were a big hit. All you do is get Tweenkies and decorate them with icing. Booooooo.
Alright, that was fun. And remember if you have ANY questions about anything, or just need information, and/or advice ASK JULIETTE.
~ Juliette aka Vampire Maman


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Custom bleaching trays are created for each arch by taking an alginate impression. The impressions are poured up in stone and a custom-made tray if fabricated. Carbamide peroxide is the agent used to create the bleaching effect.
A small application of this gel is placed in each of the trays and patients wear the trays 30-60 minutes each night until desired effects are achieved. Fluoride should be used to aid in decreasing sensitivity as sensitivity is one of the possible side effects of tooth whitening.
Only natural tooth will exhibit a shade change, porcelain crowns or bondings on teeth will not change color. Ask your dentist today if you are a candidate for tooth whitening.
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As with records and briefs, reviewing the oral argument transcripts for cases heard before the Supreme Court can help a researcher explore and understand the arguments of each party, how the Court responded to those arguments, and the possible reasons why one party prevailed over the other. As well, researchers may want to examine the dialogue between the justices and the attorneys in an individual case to gain insight into the issues presented in the case.
Before 1849, oral arguments before the Court were unrestricted. Often, the arguments continued for days and drew a large crowd. However, by the mid-1800s the Court's increasing caseload made long arguments impossible. Thus, in 1849 the Court adopted a rule, published at the beginning of 48 U.S. (7 Howard), that limited oral argument to two hours per side. This rule remained in effect until 1925 when the time was reduced to one hour per side. See 266 U.S. 673. In 1970, the time limit was reduced to the current practice of one half-hour per side when the court revised the oral argument rule at 398 U.S. 1058-59.
Perhaps the reduction in time for oral argument is best explained by Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who wrote in 1928:
The progress of civilization is but little reflected in the processes of argumentation and a vast amount of time is unavoidably wasted in the Supreme Court in listening to futile discussion; this has the effect of reducing the time for cases which should be fully presented.
The Supreme Court of the United States: Its Foundation, Methods, and Achievements 61 (1928).
Today, there are several rules relevant to oral argument at the Supreme Court:
The oral argument transcript includes the docket number, the date and time of the argument, the appearancesthe attorneys arguing on behalf of the parties and any attorneys appearing as amicus curiae (see Rule 28(7)) on behalf of petitioner or respondent, the Chief Justice's introduction of the argument, followed by the arguments of each side. If the petitioner reserves time for rebuttal, this is requested at the end of their initial argument.
The attorneys appearing are identified by name in the transcript. Now, beginning with the October 2004 term, justices are identified by name when posing a question. Traditionally, when a justice asked a question it was simply labeled "Question" in the transcript. When looking at transcripts from prior terms, readers cannot identify the justice unless the attorney's response included the justice's name. Researchers unfamiliar with Supreme Court procedure may be surprised to find that the justices do not hesitate to jump in with questions.
For more information about oral argument, see the Supreme Court's Visitor's Guide to Oral Argument.


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Northern Ireland's largest independent provider of telecom services, Rainbow Communications, is celebrating 20-years at the forefront of innovation and growth, throughout April 2018.
Founded in 1998 by Eric Carson and Martin Hamill as TSI Ireland, the company rebranded three years later as Rainbow Telecom to reflect the broad spectrum of products and services offered.
Now, with over 10,000 customers across Northern Ireland alone, and with offices in Belfast, Dublin and Glasgow, Rainbow Communications can count almost half of NI's Top 200 companies as key clients.
Eric Carson, founder and Chair of Rainbow Communications, says;
"In 1998 we started with five people in a small office. Today we operate from a 20,000 sq ft office complex, employ over 100 people and have an annual turnover in excess of £13m.
"We're very proud of our growth over the years, and we're very proud of the fact that we've financed that growth and development ourselves."
Following an announcement last year of a £1 million investment across customer service and engineering teams, Rainbow continues to expand and develop its product and service offering to its loyal customer base throughout Ireland and the UK.
"We are continually spearheading the latest technological advancements and incorporating them into our clients' systems. These include IP Voice, unified communications, multi-platform mobile applications and cloud-based software. We are dedicated to ensuring businesses of all sizes have the best choice of product to stay connected, safely and securely."
Rainbow specialises in the delivery, implementation, maintenance and service provision of mobiles, broadband systems, cloud telephony, IT and network security services, vehicle tracking and more.
In September 2015, Eric Carson marked 50 years in business, during which time he had worked his way through Telephone Rentals where he was appointed their Head of the Orange network in Northern Ireland. This invaluable experience has kept Eric at the forefront of the local telecoms industry and Rainbow at the vanguard of service provision and customer care.
Eric continues;
"In such a competitive environment, we have always focussed on offering our customers the best possible value with a consistently high level of customer service and I believe this strategy has been the key reason for our continued success. Being and staying local enhances our ability to keep our high service standards and that's something we are extremely proud of."
It is Rainbow's affinity and deep connection to everything 'local' that has served the wider community well through the company's numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
For years, Rainbow has supported the next generation of sporting stars through its Dame Mary Peters Trust Bursary, providing financial assistance for junior champion sports stars, to invest in training, travel and equipment to allow their careers to progress.
Rainbow's support of local sporting groups and tournaments has helped change lives and it is the company's commitment to paying it back among the communities it works in and has an effect in, that continues to keep it front of mind among local industry, employers and organisations.
On the sporting front, Rainbow is best known for being the main sponsor of Armagh GAA for many years. Today Rainbow continue to partner with Down Royal Racecourse, Loughgall Motor Rally, Mid-Ulster Ladies Football Club and Belfast Primary Schools' Football Association Cross Community annual 5-a-side shield.
A major local employer, Rainbow has grown its team of engineers, technicians and customer service representatives in line with demand as the industry continues to evolve beyond all recognition from when the company was founded in 1998.
Martin Hamill, co-founder and Director, said;
"The evolution of communications technology has seen mobile phones no longer weigh 2kg and resemble a small suitcase. They can now fit easily in the palm of your hand and control everything from your work email to the interior lighting of your home, regardless of where you are in the world.
"This is in large part thanks to the internet as it has evolved through the nineties and early 21st century. With the development of technology, PCs, laptops and server rooms turned into devices the size of your hand. The introduction and widespread use of 'The Cloud' has added to our service and product offer."
Martin and Eric continue to share an office at the company's headquarters on the outskirts of Belfast. Rainbow's growth is bolstered by ongoing recruitment across departments and to support its growing markets across Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Last year Rainbow were named Avaya's "Irish Mid-Market Partner of the Year", one of only eight companies to receive a prestigious award at Westcon-Comstor's Partner of the Year Industry event. Rainbow continues to maintains a focus outside of the business environment having inherited thousands of residential customers from UTV.
Remaining firmly family-owned and based entirely in Northern Ireland, Rainbow is committed to continued growth through the expansion of its service provision with new technologies and supplier offerings.
Eric adds;
"The next 20 years will be very exciting for the communications industry and we look forward to maintaining our position as the vanguard and building our brand so that it is even more recognisable."


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After Steinhoff's shares came crashing down in December, it was only a matter of time before more dominoes tumbled.
You've seen Eskom's in the kak once again, but some of the numbers being thrown around are out of this world. They could have serious ramifications for all of us.
2018 just might be the year to organise your finances once and for all, so here are the experts with a few simple steps to get you moving in the right direction.
Upon your death, there's a whole lot of admin to be sorted out. If you don't get your will right, you might leave behind a real mess.
As South Africa's economic climate gets a little cloudy, establishments that attract the upper-middle class are losing business. Yup, there's no queue outside tashas anymore.
Sometimes looking to the future can be a seriously daunting task, especially when it comes to money. Fear not – follow these simple steps and live the holiday.
South Africa's JSE has outperformed the rest of the world for the past 117 years, and the reason for this means there's plenty more room for other players. Like you.
Go ahead guess what you think it'll cost, and then go ahead and double that. That's basically what you're looking at if you head off to further your education.
Everyone wants a decent nest egg when they decide to live the good life, but it's amazing how a little error here and there can end up costing you millions.
Classic cars in South Africa are making their mark as a lucrative investment strategy, but just which ones could make you millions? Here we go.
Making any Forbes list is something of an achievement, so it's pretty impressive that one of our local lads has made the cut this time around.
While many live day-to-day, others view money as something that is there to be spent, lacking the foresight, or concern, on how things will be when that money runs out.
There is a wealth of information and advice about how to make relationships work, but managing finances together is something that is often overlooked.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting into the game, investing in stocks is a pretty big gamble. Here are some pointers to set you on the right track.
Hand me a monster bonus like the one Whitey Basson received and I'm calling it a day, but did the public scrutiny get to the local retail guru?
When someone takes you for a ride, it's pretty devastating – and even more so when they are messing with your financial affairs. So here's what you need to do.
Robert Morin dedicated more than 50 years to the University of New Hampshire and, without telling many people, he saved almost every penny he could.
What happens when you hand the responsibility of your hedge fund management over to artificial intelligence? Sometimes you end up smiling.
In separate incidents, two of the world's most outspoken investors are turning to this commodity as anxiety levels rise. Time to sell up?
Plan on having children some time soon? Well if this is what it costs now imagine when your young'un hits school age.
When it comes to time and money, it's easier to push investing for the future to the back of your mind. What if it was made easy though?
Choosing the right medical aid for your family is a headache you probably don't need – so here's how they all stack up against each other.
For some, retirement planning is a thing of the future – but it's important to realise that the sooner you start the better off you will be.
The rand has suddenly increased against the dollar, and we're all holding fingers that it will only get better. However, analysts sing a different tune.
The name Fidentia carries with it nasty associations, with the Panama Paper leaks only serving to further show their dodgy underbelly.
So you've put in the years of hard work and now you want to retire on a budget – turns out there are still places overseas that won't break the bank.
Want to get to size zeros by the time you hit 30? Here's some advice from the people who succeeded just in time.
We may have succeeded in ensuring that tuition fees remained the same for 2016, but that doesn't mean we're any closer to solving the problem itself.
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Growing Your Offshore Savings Accounts
As an international investor, you know the importance of diversification. It helps to have some of your wealth invested in…
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Of the many benefits offered by offshore accounts, one stands out above the rest. Offshore bank accounts in Belize guarantee greater financial privacy than domestic banks. International investors of any net worth can open an offshore account in Belize and enjoy the best in private asset protection. Accounts are affordable and guard assets against erroneous litigation, legal activity by creditors, and divorce. Investors looking to maintain their privacy need to look no further than an international account in Belize.
With so much uncertainty in the American economy, many high net worth individuals are looking into offshore accounts for asset protection. An offshore limited liability corporation (LLC) is simply a corporation created in a jurisdiction other than the owner's home country. As experts in creating lucrative offshore accounts for Americans, we get questions every day from potential investors looking for new solutions in asset protection.
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Even with offshore investing activity, there are still periods in which the market associated with a given country is closed. When this is the case, you can still make arrangements for orders that can be processed as soon as the market opens the next business day. Before choosing to dive into the waters of after hours offshore investing, it pays to educate yourself a little about how the process works and what you should consider before setting up any type of transaction.
One of the things that seasoned offshore investors understand is that nothing is quite as sure as change. An investment that does very well for a period of time can begin to turn sour. Opportunities that seemed unworkable in times past may be very appealing as shifts in the economy of a nation begin to develop. The point is that there is no element of the investment and wealth management process that is not subject to review and change. This includes your selection of an offshore bank.
Tired of tying up your hard-earned assets in domestic funds only to make pennies in profits annually? Savvy investors with a willingness to venture into international banking can build wealth faster than they can through a domestic bank. Offshore investment tools not only minimize an investors tax liability, but they give investors the opportunity to grow a bigger wealth base in a smaller amount of time.


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An inquest into the death of Sydney boxer Davey Browne Jr, who died of injuries sustained in a regional title fight in September 2015, is to be held this week.
The 28-year-old father-of-two was knocked out 30 seconds from the scheduled end of his 12-round International Boxing Federation Pan Pacific Super Featherweight Title fight in southwestern Sydney.
He initially regained consciousness, but then collapsed off his stool and was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition suffering from brain injuries.
His family later made the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support.
Browne's death prompted the Australian Medical Association to renew calls for a ban on boxing with vice-president Dr Stephen Parnis saying it was an "entirely avoidable" tragedy.
"One punch can kill, whether you are outside a pub on a Friday night or in a boxing ring, and this is the thing that causes young lives to be ended so traumatically," he told the ABC at the time.
The inquest is due to begin on Wednesday at the Coroner's Court in Glebe.


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$500 or more for Kutcher hand-me-downs?
Having problems finding the perfect gift for an Ashton Kutcher super fan? Well, this could easily be the perfect holiday gift for your lucky fan friend!!!
Taking a page from all of the fame whoring, slutty mistresses out there, self-proclaimed Kutcher mistress Brittney Jones took to eBay to sell the sweater that supposedly belonged to Kutcher.
Jones started the bidding at a pricey $500, which is pretty darn outrageous for a used clothing. Especially a plain 'ol gray sweater. (Even if it was allegedly worn by Ashton… Sorry buddy but this isn't Monica Lewinsky's famous blue dress.)
The sweater was posted over the weekend is very ummm, creatively described as, "Sweater owned by Ashton Kutcher given to me personally."
It continues, "This sweater was given to me after spending the night with Ashton. I no longer have any attachment to this sweater and I am hoping someone else will enjoy it." Interested parties have so far bid over $1,000!
Hmmm, I wonder if Demi is trying to buy it back?
Kutcher and his camp have not commented on the eBay sale, nor have they denied the sweater's authenticity.
Christina Aguilera turns 30!
Songbird Christina Aguilera celebrated her 30th birthday in style in the French Alps this past weekend.
Aguilera recently finished a promotional tour across the whole of Europe to promote her new flick 'Burlesque.' Aguilera and her new beau Matt Rutler flew in from Berlin to the uber swanky French ski resort, Courchevel on Saturday.
After their arrival the couple took in a horse drawn sleigh ride to enjoy the winter wonderland. They sipped on wine as they took in the sights and views around the village.
It wasn't all play for Christina. After they returned to the posh hotel Le Lana, Aguilera fit in a little work and made her way to Les Caves disco, where she was set to perform as a super special surprise star at Ukranian industrialist Victor Pinchuk's 50th birthday party. The party also included a very special performance of Cirque du Soleil.
It's been a busy week trekking all over Europe for the pair. Aguilera and Rutler have traveled London, Paris, and Berlin to promote Aguilera's (not so jazzy film) 'Burlesque.'
Anyway, Happy Birthday Christina!!! Hope you had an awesome time in Europe and picked up a few birthday gifts for your naughty self.


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And February ended. March is on the hook now and summer time is around the corner. Kids are planning and planning about the summer get aways as heat becomes warmer. But what i love most about the concept is the adventure behind it. The experience and memories, a treasure to keep. Always.
February is such a fun treat. Quite romantic in that sense since Valentine's day is on it and we did a little about crafting for our dad here. Aside from that, what i personally like most is i already decided which bag to choose as i post here and love to think that i will have it on my doorstep before second quarter ended or the least, at early part of third quarter. So near yet so far! Though i am eager and excited, it's fine to wait ( as i don't have an option ) as long as i know this year i will have it. Yay! Pardon me for the emotion, it's just the mom-girl stuff which made me happy and i just can't help it.
Above all, thankful that I able to do more about reflections. thinking about the important things and appreciate life even in the smallest sense. It makes life more easier to handle.
So what are you up to since summer is around the corner? Any itenerary to share? Would love to hear!


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By Dig Om on Thu, 08/29/2013
Game Centered features roundups and in-depth reviews of the best in iOS games and related gaming news. Among the App Store's myriad games, it's all too easy to overlook some of the greats. Each installment of Game Centered will take a close look at a select few worthy of special recognition. This week's installment features the latest in the phenomenally successful Asphalt racing series, a recap of last week's Gamescom international gaming convention, and this week's featured App Store Free App.
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• Asphalt 8: Airborne ($.99)
Asphalt 8: Airborne has finally landed in the App Store. I've been eagerly awaiting this modern masterpiece. Get ready for some serious hijinks in the latest installment in the massively successful Asphalt road-racing series. This is far and away the coolest Asphalt ever—trust me, I've played them all and this one stands out.
In Asphalt 8 you literally take to the skies as you compete in races on realistically rendered tracks in locations around the world. Jump ramps are everywhere and hitting them is to your advantage. In this immersive, console-quality game, flying through the air not only looks so awesome that you can almost feel the Gs, it's also a great way to make up ground in a tight race.
Graphically I feel like Gameloft has the cutting-edge visuals nailed. There's not much that the developers over at Gameloft can imagine that they can't render with great detail and precision. The graphics continue to be groundbreaking and of a caliber only rivaled by actual console games.
Asphalt 8 also brings with it more eye candy than I've ever seen in a racing game of this quality. There's helicopters buzzing by, biplanes swooping overhead, and volcanic activity shaking the ground and affecting visibility. NASA's space shuttle even makes a guest appearance in grandiose fashion!
Asphalt 8: Airborne Features
Leave gravity in the dust.
- Perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience powered by a brand-new physics engine
Luxury dream cars.
- Forty seven high-performance cars (80 percent new!)
- Top licensed manufacturers and models like Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX, and Pagani Zonda R
- Newly recorded high-fidelity motor sounds for realistic audio immersion.
Get airborne:
- Hit the ramps and take the race upward
- Perform barrel rolls and wild 360-degree jumps
- Maneuver through the air while pulling off stunts
New exotic locations:
- Nine different settings like Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada desert, and more
- All tracks available in original and mirror variations in Career mode
- Discover plenty of hidden shortcuts
New features for speed freaks:
- Eight seasons and 180 events in the Career mode
- Stunning visuals thanks to next-gen shaders, real-time geometry reflection, and other amazing effects
- New Infected and Drift Gate modes
- A detailed damage system
Simultaneous multiplayer and ghost challenges:
- Enjoy simultaneous multiplayer action for up to eight opponents
- Dare friends to asynchronous races
- Compare scores on the new leaderboards with friends and drivers around the world
- Share your racing achievements and prove that you're the ultimate speed machine
Music to rev your soul:
- A heart-thumping mix of amazing licensed music featuring tracks from Bloc Party, Mutemath, and the Crystal Method!
For the price of just $0.99 you can't go wrong with this stellar racing title. The graphics are some of the best you'll see on a tablet, the choice of cars is extensive with some absolute beauties available as you progress. The multiplayer in Asphalt 8 is some of the best, most competitive racing I've had the pleasure of experiencing (if only there were voice chat, I'd have a few choice words for those racers in London last night) and the added twist of airborne flight and the strategizing that comes along with this new element is an absolute joy.
Asphalt 8: Airborne gets a rare and deserved 5 out of 5 Star rating.
This Week's App Store Featured Free App
• Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders (free from $4.99)
Go download this award-winning game now, while it's Apple's Free Game of the Week. Usually priced at $4.99, Sky Gamblers, a former App Store Editor's Choice, is arguably one of the best flight sim iOS games out there.
This game will take you some time to adjust to if you aren't already a trained pilot. It's definitely not as simple as just tilting to steer. But once you get the hang of it you will truly feel like you've been teleported into the heat of fierce WWII dogfights! The graphics are top notch and the gameplay is innovative in its use of touchscreen and accelerometer capabilities to immerse you in the action as if you were really there.
Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders Features
Amazing quality, exclusively on iOS!
Unparalleled visuals, special effects, and audio, including: specular masks, bump mapping, atmospheric
scattering, volumetric clouds with realistic lighting, sun glare, day and night transitions, God rays, high
definition textures, 4x anisotropic filtering, High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering, radial blur, heat haze,
refractive raindrops, and more!
Immersive gameplay:
Take off and land on landing strips and carriers. Fly in fully recreated cities with realistic
weather, accurate atmospheric scattering with aerial perspective, and highly detailed planes with
interactive cockpits.
Huge historic fleet:
Fly highly detailed WWII top aces planes. Watch as planes are progressively damaged and finally
shredded into pieces.
Huge collection of online gaming modes:
Invite your friends to play online! Choose between cooperative and competitive modes: Survival, Last
Man Standing, Free Flight, Free for All, Team Match, Capture the Flag and the new Assault. Use Game
Center head to head with Voice Chat for the ultimate duel experience.
Acrobatic Smoke:
For pilots who want to show off their flying skills in style.
Gamescom 2013: An iOS Snub, or an Oversight?
As far as I'm concerned, the future of gaming does not lie in stationary, bulky consoles tethered to a TV set, but rather in the portable, visceral interface of iOS interactive technology. Whether through touchscreen or certified third-party controllers, iOS gaming is the future of the video game industry.
So why iOS games weren't more prominently featured at this year's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany is beyond me. What does that imply? That there are no groundbreaking new iOS games? Is it a conspiracy by the makers of the console gaming systems in an attempt to stifle their most obvious rival and greatest competition? Why would one of the biggest gaming conventions in the world not show greater deference to the iOS platform?
As this week's Gamescom 2013 unfolded, I kept waiting for some big iOS game revelations. Not that there wasn't news, but it wasn't what I expected. That said, there were still a few stellar titles that were shown off. Some of the highlights of this year's Gamescom included:
• Joe Dever's Lone Wolf: Blood on the Snow
If the embedded gameplay trailer is not visible, please click HERE.
This is a juicy-looking game that I can't wait to sink my teeth into. Based on the popular books by Joe Dever, Lone Wolf looks to take the single player RPG to the next level. This episodic game is graphically stunning with a deep and intriguing storyline.
Fans of Joe Dever's popular choose-your-own-adventure game books shouldn't be disappointed. The upcoming iOS game combines elements of an artfully rendered ebook with 3D action combat woven into the story. Along the way, the choices you make affect your outcome. This should all combine to create a unique and compelling gaming experience unlike any other on iOS.
According to Dever, who actively contributed to the story of this new game, Lone Wolf—Blood on the Snow "will comprise four games (or 'Acts') that can be played either individually, or consecutively as a progressive four-part saga. Act 1 is sub-titled 'Rockstarn.' Acts 2–4 are sub-titled 'Sunken Forest,' 'Shianti Temple,' and 'V'taag—The Dark Tower' respectively. Forge Reply is the developer, and BulkyPix is the publisher. Story and game text by yours truly!"
Look for Lonewolf in November 2013
• The Cave
I previewed this highly anticipated side-scrolling adventure game a little while back when I was reporting on the E3 2013 game conference, where I saw my first iOS demo. I'm expecting this game to become available before year's end.
In The Cave, you play the part of one of seven characters—of sometimes questionable morals and dubious intentions—as you descend into a sentient, mysterious, and quirky underground labyrinth. Your path will be filled with obstacles and puzzles galore, and like the aforementioned Lone Wolf game, the choices you make in this game will affect its outcome. The game, from what I've seen so far, features a gameplay style that seems well suited to the touchscreen format along with nicely animated 3D graphics.
If you are already familiar with The Cave from its console version you won't be disappointed, the iOS version seems even better to me! And, if you've yet to hear about this soon-to-be-released iOS game, you're in for a great treat in this intriguing and surprising game.
Check out the trailer for the Cave below, and if the embedded video is unavailable, click HERE.
• Godfire: Rise of Prometheus
Get ready for pure action and mayhem in this 3rd-person, combat-adventure RPG. Based on Greek mythology Godfire casts you in the role of Prometheus as you set out on an open-world journey and battle epic beasts, demons, and titans. In Godfire you will be called upon to solve puzzles and overcome powerful foes in combat in order to survive and advance. This is a game that I already consider a "must-have" for any serious iOS gamer. I feel as if my dream has been answered and an iOS port of God of War has finally manifested!
As you can see from the screenshots above, Godfire really shows off the incredible gaming capabilities of the iOS interface. None other than the infamous Unreal Engine is the power behind this stellar game. I think you'll be impressed! I know I have been blown away by all of the demos I've been privy to. Look for this blockbuster game to debut in early 2014.


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November 20 is the United Nations Universal Children's Day!
Established in 1954, this day is used to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. It marks the day on which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989.
The Convention, which is the most widely ratified international human rights treaty, sets out a number of children's rights including the right to life, to health, to education and to play, as well as the right to family life, to be protected from violence, to not be discriminated, and to have their views heard 🙂
And the toothbrush?…
Did you know that five billion plastic toothbrushes are produced every year and, that the majority of them will end up in landfill or, in our beautiful oceans 🙁
The Humble Brush is a Swedish designed eco toothbrush, made from bamboo and Nylon-6 bristles, the most biodegradable nylon in the world. The sustainably-grown bamboo handle is 100% biodegradable; the box is made from recycled materials; and the internal wrapper is made from plants, so it's compostable.
What does this have to do with Universal Children's Day?…
Well, for every Humble Toothbrush sold, a child in need receives a toothbrush or alternative oral care, as administered by the Humble Smile Foundation and partners, who are a global group of dental professionals that manage oral health outreach projects to help keep smiles on the faces of kids that live in the most vulnerable areas around the world.
And in the words of Mother Teresa…"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
The Humble Brush is £3.99 and can be found at their online store here or, I bought mine at Waitrose.


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Every trade has practitioners who are thought of inside their business as stars, even though they aren't that famous to a wider public. Among chefs, Jason Atherton, the first Brit to do a stage at El Bulli, is in that category. Gordon Ramsay, for all his flaws – for all his astonishingly lurid and extensive collection of amazing flaws – is, or was, a very good judge of culinary talent. Atherton, like Marcus Wareing and Angela Hartnett, is one of the group of brilliantly able cooks who did time with Ramsay before breaking out on their own. For Ramsay, Atherton created Maze, an inventive, modern, small-plate eatery, which he left over a year ago to set up on his own.
His new restaurant has just opened in Mayfair, and it's called Pollen Street Social. The name is momentarily offputting, since "social" isn't much used as a noun. It's meant to denote relaxation, unsnootiness, a place that isn't a temple of gastronomy. The all-new premises offers tapas and cocktails in a separate space, as well as a "dessert bar" for that civilised American practice of moving to a different restaurant for pudding. The main action, however, is in the open-plan dining room, one whose design is confident and undistinctive, with wood and banquettes and contemporary works of art. A couple of weeks after opening, it feels as if Pollen Street has been doing roaring business for years.
That's a good thing. That's a very good thing, because Pollen Street is simply brilliant. The scary economics of high-end cooking, and the demands of Michelin, have a tendency to force new restaurants into a corner of stuffiness and formality: hovering waiters, unwanted amuse-bouches, intimidated customers. This is the exact opposite of that. It's noisy, casual and customer-oriented in its attitudes: if you want a cocktail and a bit of tapas, you can stop in the bar; if you want a trad three-course meal, you can do that; if you want just a steak, you can have one; if you want to create your own tasting menu, go ahead. If you're bored with the evolved traditions of "fine dining", you're going to love this place.
The cooking carries on this theme of enjoyment and fun. That might sound self-evident – shouldn't all restaurant food be fun? – but there's too often something anxious and strained about ambitious cooking. Atherton's food isn't like that; it has a playfulness that is one of the hardest things for a cook to bring off. One of the starters, for instance, is a Full English Breakfast – in practice, a slow-cooked (and just-cooked) egg on top of a vivid tomato sauce accompanied by croutons and emphasised by the dark undernote of mushrooms underneath. It tasted like a cooked breakfast, while also tasting and looking like an elaborate restaurant dish – quite a trick. Even better was another starter of chopped squid and cauliflower, where the two white al dente ingredients blended into each other in such a way that it was hard to tell which was which; the dish was taken to an even higher level by a sauce of dark, roasted squid juice that looked like a clearer, more flavourful version of squid ink. It was sublime.
We had the tasting menu, out of a wish to try as much of Atherton's cooking as possible. The very nice, very professional waiter suggested two starters and two half-portions of main course each, and I'd recommend this as the way to go. There were no low points and a competing series of highlights, among them an unbelievably good main of halibut served with a paella of extraordinary intensity. Atherton has a talent for integrating a dish by using an unexpected flavour to pull it together, and the secret ingredient in this fish dish was ham fat, which gave it a remarkable unity and depth of taste. Pork belly, ox cheek, deconstructed peanut butter jelly pudding – these, too, were all brilliant.
There's a small going home present in the form of something to eat for breakfast the next morning – a cute idea – but it isn't really necessary. Pollen Street Social is its own present. People in the trade have been talking about this opening for a long time, and they were right. It's wonderful.


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Application deadlines:
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February 1st for the Regular and Advanced Standing program
The University of Iowa's MSW program prepares social workers for leadership in the profession and for advanced social work practice in one of two concentrations: Family Centered Practice or Integrated Practice. The program's general focus is on family systems and social change, both domestic and international. Its common goals, to be met through a set of foundation requirements, are: to enable all students to understand the dynamics of human development and change; to learn how to enhance the responsiveness of human services, and, to acquire intervention skills for working with individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities in public and private agencies and institutions.
The program requires 48 semester hours for students who earned a B.A. from a CSWE-accredited social work program. Sixty semester hours are required for student's whose BA degree is in a different field. To see curriculum matrixes, click here.
The entire MSW curriculum is available to students admitted annually in Iowa City. Students can participate as full-time, or in three-year or four-year part-time programs.
Most required courses are taught by UI faculty who reside in Iowa City or Des Moines. Electives, and a few required courses, are taught by adjunct faculty who are MSWs and are seasoned social work practitioners in the community with reputations for excellence in the content areas in which they teach.
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I have been going to flea markets since I was a child. My first collection-obsession was vintage buttons – and it continues to this day!
Jesseca McCloskey
*I am from Rhode Island but have also lived in Vermont & NYC. I have been living in Portland, Oregon for the last 4.5 years.
*I have been going to flea markets since I was a child. My first collection-obsession was vintage buttons (and it continues to this day!).
*I love to read the biographies of infamous/ scandalous ladies of times past (currently reading about Zelda Fitzgerald!)
*I tried to start a friendship bracelet business when I was 12!
What got you started crafting?
My parents, they are both highly creative!
What is your source of inspiration?
I am inspired by the vintage and antique materials that I collect. The more worn the better! I love pieces that feel like they have a real history (my favorite finds are old lockets with the photos still in them!). Currently heavily inspired by the Jazz Age!
What have you made recently?
I love to layer necklaces, the more the better! Lately I am making long necklaces with chain tassels that feature really sparkly beads.
Where do you sell your crafts presently?
http://www.papertreasure.net (with a wholesale shop online there as well & the retail shop which links to my etsy storefront).
Selling in Portland, OR at: Flutter (http://www.flutterclutter.com), Noun (http://www.shopnoun.com) & Narcisse (http://www.shopnarcisse.com).
Also online at: http://www.littlepaperplanes
Why are handmade crafts important to you?
Because handmade is special, unique and made with love.
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I am working on self love. I realized that is what I lack. Sure, I love my appearance. But do I love me?
Growing up in a big family had its pros. But it also had its cons. Those I did not come to realize until I grew up and began dealing with myself. Myself at work, in relationships, public settings, alone. "Who am I?" I would often ask, wonder, ponder..search.
After getting hurt, or rather, allowing toxic people into my life and run rampant all over me, I realized something was not right. How was I allowing this? Why did I obsess over people who rejected me? Why do I desire so passionately and fiercely to be accepted? Why am I afraid to stand alone?
- How was I allowing being mistreated?
I was the middle child. Closer to younger. Much younger than the older siblings. Too young to go out, too old to play. The feeling of being left out; it hurt. It felt like no one wanted you around. You weren't qualified enough. You were beaten down, talked down to, unaccepted, rejected. That was the card you were dealt. And it became accepted as normal treatment. It was so regular, you did not blink an eye when it was happening. Rather, you try to improve to fit in. But you don't. So you go around in life accepting the same behavior. Accepting anything and everything life throws at you, regard it as a normal functionality of life, and do what you must to fit in with the crowds.
2) Obsession over people who rejected me.
I don't know how I managed to get here, but apparently it's an ego issue. Which is a relief and hopefully a quick fix. Or maybe its reliving childhood trauma all over again. Being rejected. left behind, unwanted, unseen, ignored. And you plead with the world to see you, take notice, love you, accept you. But you feel discarded. Why? Why do you feel this way? Why do other's opinions matter so much? Why are you so afraid of your own voice, your own thoughts? Was it because you were never taken seriously? So therefore, you're downtrodden, and angry when yet another person walks away from the mess you don't know you're in.
3) Desire to be accepted.
After being neglected and overlooked for so long, you crave the need for attention, acceptance, recognition, guidance, and will do whatever it takes to get it; right? Some people act out and misbehave. Or in my case, you recede. You lay low, try to remain unnoticed and unheard, lest you give yet another person the chance to mock you or scorn you, correct or reject you. Those needs that were not met growing up resulted in fear, resentment, insecurities, pain, non acceptance of self, self loathing, trying to figure out what was wrong with you, and why no one likes or accepts you. No one champions your strengths, sees your potential and capabilities, admires your accomplishments, encourages you to continue striving. No one cares. So that longing for someone, anyone to show some sort of interest is like a hit of opium when that need is finally met. That's why we allow toxic people into our lives. Our sense of judgment, filtering, and boundaries is skewed and not developed fully. We take what we're given and try to make the best of the situation. Often leading to compromising our values, beliefs, and morals. We debase ourselves. We allow ourselves to be trampled on, laughed at, scorned, bullied, and we don't realize that we have a voice and we are allowed to use it. We were never given the opportunity to sharpen this tool. Rather, it was always silenced. Suppressed, tuned out in the noise. Forgotten in the chaos.
4) Why am I afraid to stand alone?
I shouldn't be by now. Because alone is all I've ever known. And alone is where I discovered myself. My beautiful, loving, caring, capable, valuable, lovable, desirable, intellectual, incredible, unique, special, and talented self.
The mess is still there, but I'm doing my best to clean it all up. Clear up the hurt and the heartache. Wipe away the pain of rejection and fear of failure. Sweep out all negative thoughts and emotions. And nurture to life what was neglected by others and by myself for so long.


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Today's MessagePosted: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Call for Proposals - AFP 2018: Repair the World. The Time Is NOW
The Anne Frank Project invites members of the campus community to submit proposals for AFP 2018: Repair the World. The Time Is NOW, the 10th annual social justice festival, which will be held October 2 and 3. AFP's annual festival is an experiential exchange of ideas with a focus on processing theory into practice. We seek performances, workshops, and exhibits that actively engage participants in kinesthetic learning opportunities that
- explore the AFP 2018 theme;
- teach tools and vocabulary for community building, conflict resolution, and identity exploration;
- embrace the life and writing of Anne Frank;
- explore a diverse array of disciplines, cultures, and viewpoints.
Proposals for the 2018 festival are due Sunday, July 1. All applicants will be contacted by the end of July. Please submit proposals using the AFP 2018 proposal form.
About Our Theme
The last year has seen unparalleled changes in western philosophies, morals, and ethics. If parts of our world are indeed breaking, is it not our responsibility to repair them? Anne Frank dreamed of a world where "tikkun olam" (repair the world) was not just spoken but practiced. AFP 2018 encourages presenters to share methods, practices, and experiences that teach tools and vocabulary to repair the world.
For more information about the proposal process and the Anne Frank Project, please visit the AFP Social Justice Festival website.
Questions? Ideas? Please contact Eve Everette, assistant director of AFP.
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Newbury College sophomore Corrinn Niski (Oxford, Conn.) scored four first half goals to lead the visiting Nighthawks to a commanding 7-1 victory over Pine Manor College women's soccer on Monday afternoon at Hedley Field. With the win, the Nighthawks improve to 4-8-0 overall while Pine Manor closes out the 2013 season with a record of 2-10-0.
Niski struck just five minutes into the contest when she went flying down the left flank and beat PMC goalkeeper Natasha Kopystynsky (Johnsburg, Ill.) low for the first goal of the game. Kiski repeated her effort just under 15 minutes later, this time beating Kopystysnky to her right, to make the score 2-0 Newbury just 20 minutes into the contest.
Kopystynsky finished her final collegiate game with 12 saves, finishing with a staggering four year total of 615 saves.
Newbury sophomore Niki Pelliccio (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) added the next Nighthawk marker at 21:21 of the first, before Nisiki added her third when she scooped up a deflected feed from Amanda McKenzie (Brockton, MA) to make this score 4-0.
Mckenzie then followed with a pair of goals of her won, finishing on breakaway on a through ball from Pelliccio at 28:40 before scoring on her own rebound following another breakaway in the 35th minute of the contest. Nisiki would then add her fourth goal of the contest just before the half when a cross slipped through the hands of Kopystynsky and found her why to Niski for the goal.
Trailing 7-0 at the break, PMC was able to get one back as senior Amanda Powell (Lumberton, N.J.), also playing in her final collegiate game, scored on a shot following a corner kick by Rachel Sanchez (Hyde Park, MA). Powell, Kopystynsky and fellow seniors Christina Warnke (Livermore, Calif.) and Tamara Sakala (Lusaka, Zambia) played the final match of their collegiate careers as the Gators concluded their 2013 season this afternoon.
Newbury will now look forward to a contest with conference foe Regis College on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM at Hedley Field in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Killing Hawaiian Monk Seals Is Not O.K.
I am a born vegetarian. By that, I mean I've never eaten beef, pork, or poultry. Not as a toddler. Not as a child. Not as an adult. For one simple reason: I don't like it.
Yet, earlier this summer, at age 51, I found myself in a Kentucky Fried Chicken for the first time. I bought eight chicken thighs-seven grilled and one original recipe. But I didn't take a single bite. Instead, I willingly wore the stench of fried chicken in the strands of my grey hair and the cotton fibers of my t-shirt--the one with the words "Monk Seal Response Team" in bold, blue letters--in the hopeful effort to bait a trap and catch the dog (or dogs) that attacked five resting Hawaiian monk seals on a beach the night before.
One of the seals, a recently weaned pup, most likely survived by retreating to the water. Another seal pup, one-month-old and still nursing, endured more than 60 puncture wounds. But a third, a two-week-old nursing pup, wasn't so lucky. He died.
It should be noted that like any good mother, both nursing moms defended their offspring and, for that, felt the dog's canines pierce their own skin, as well. Even so, the moms didn't desert their pups for the safety of the sea. Indeed, the mother of the dead pup was found nudging his lifeless body the next day.
With the help of antibiotics, the one month-old monk seal-a female-recovered from the multiple bite wounds and a subsequent massive infection. She was later tagged RF58.
Sadly, four months later, while sleeping on another beach, RF58 didn't survive a "blunt force trauma" to the head, which authorities suspect was inflicted by a human.
Hers was not an easy life. Nor an easy death. Officials reported that RF58 did not die instantly on Sunday, November 30 but from complications due to the bludgeoning and subsequent internal bleeding. She was just five-months-and-two-days old.
This is the ninth suspicious Hawaiian monk seal death since 2009. It's well known in Hawaii that not everyone likes the state mammal. With fewer than 1,100 individuals, Hawaiian monk seals are considered critically endangered and protected by the Endangered Species Act, as well as, the state of Hawaii, where whoever killed RF58, if convicted, could face fines of up to $50,000 and five years in prison.
It had been two-and-a-half years since the last known intentional killing of a Hawaiian monk seal. I thought our days of murdering monk seals were behind us. I was wrong.
When I first heard the news of RF58's death, I was saddened. This was a seal I knew well. But I was not surprised. Not again, I thought. How could someone kill an innocent animal-a baby-sleeping peacefully on the beach? And, The killer must be punished. I was ready to picket and protest, and paper trees and bulletin boards and beaches with reward posters. Even brave Kentucky Fried Chicken again. Since learning about the killing, I've talked with biologists, nurses, fishermen, teachers, plumbers, surfers, and a roomful of school children about it.
I think of monk seals as scapegoats of the sea. They take the brunt of misdirected anger and misinformation.
The anger goes back more than 100 years ago. Because monk seals are federally protected, they are perceived stand-ins for a government--so this line of thinking goes--that has done nothing but disregard and marginalize the people of Hawaii since the unlawful overthrow of the Kingdom in 1893.
The misinformation may have taken seed in the mid 1990s when government scientists quietly caught 21 troublesome adult male seals from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands-a string of uninhabited islands, islets, and atolls spread over 1,100 miles where 85% of the monk seal population lives today--and translocated them to the Main Hawaiian Islands. The males joined an existing few who had been spotted sporadically over the decades. Today, there are upwards of 200 monk seals resident to the shores of Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii islands.
But their appearance came as a surprise to many who had spent their lives foraging along Hawaii's coastlines without ever seeing-or hearing from elders about-monk seals. They couldn't recall stories of monk seals in the culture-not in hula or chants or as aumakua, family guardians.
Knowing little about monk seals, some saw them as competition for food. Wild speculation grew about how much fish the marine mammals ate each day. Some saw their appearance on beaches as the arrival of simply another invasive species. Outlandish rumors circulated like the one that suggested the government imported the seals to deplete fish stocks.
Make no mistake. Hawaiian monk seals are native to Hawaii, arriving here by way of a watery passage that existed between North and South America many millions of years before the first Polynesians landed their double-hulled voyaging canoes on Hawaii's shores. Many Hawaiian cultural practitioners posit the marine mammal makes little appearance in Hawaii's culture, because they were extirpated early on, the same way several species of flightless birds disappeared when humans appeared.
Scientific estimates put monk seal daily biomass intake at four to 10% of their body weight, far less than the pound-for-pound inflammatory conjecture sometimes tossed about. Even so, the seals' relatively few numbers in the Main Hawaiian Islands would hardly impact Hawaii's fisheries. Furthermore, fecal studies indicate monk seals consume a variety of marine life, not just fish, and they do so in places-deeper and farther offshore-where few fishermen venture.
But preferred perceptions of a few often persist in the face of scientific reality.
In the eight years since I've volunteered for the Kauai Monk Seal Conservation Hui, I've attended public meetings in packed community centers with irate people who wanted nothing more than to see the Hawaiian monk seal go extinct. I've watched a man playing in the water with his two children bend over, drop his surf trunks, and moon a monk seal on the beach. Two months before RF58 met her demise, I walked a beach and, from across a cove, witnessed a man nonchalantly bend down to pick up a baseball-sized rock, piece of coral, or chunk of wood, and saunter across a 50-feet span of beach to toss the object at her. RF58 woke from her nap, head swinging left and right, before settling back to sleep.
But I've also met just as many people who have trekked miles of beaches in search of an injured monk seal. Those who have testified to the Hawaii state senate on behalf of the `ilio holo i ka uaua, which translates from Hawaiian to English as, "dog running in the rough seas." I've met those who have put up their own money as a reward to find the killer(s) of another monk seal. And a man, clearly upset, report that he'd hooked a monk seal on his fishing line.
Since the announcement of RF58's death, several groups have pledged reward monies-the Humane Society of the United States, Conservation Council of Hawaii, Center for Biological Diversity, Monk Seal Foundation, and The Garden Island newspaper. Most recently, Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, added $5,000, pushing the total to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of RF58.
Now, more than a week after hearing the news of RF58's murder my thoughts have evolved. I realize her killing is bigger than "a monk seal thing." It's about a disregard for ocean health and biodiversity and, really, for all life whether we fully understand its place in our ecosystem or not and even when its presence in our lives is somewhat inconvenient.
Like other endangered species-wolves, brown pelicans, sea otters, bald eagles, the list, sadly, goes on and on-much of the conservation hopes of Hawaiian monk seals fall squarely on the shoulders of school children, banking on their generation to effect change, and I'm hopeful they will. But not all endangered species have time to wait for kids to grow up.
I've finally accepted we will not change everyone's minds about Hawaiian monk seals and other species that cause people distress. But we don't have to. We just need to surround the dissidents with enough people who will stand up and say, "It's not O.K. to kill." We need moms and dads and aunties and uncles and sisters and brothers and cousins and friends and neighbors and children to say, "Not one more." Even if a few dentists and postal workers and the cashier at the grocery store don't particularly like the animal, we need them to say, "Not in our neighborhood."
We need an uprising in our backyards. In our very communities.
If the threats of fines and prison don't prevent these kinds of murders, maybe good, old-fashioned shame and disgrace will. Sometimes, people, even adults, need to be taught what to think, so the next time, these potential murderers run across a sleeping monk seal on the beach, they will think twice about picking up a rock or club or gun.
So, forget the reward. Forget the fines. Forget the imprisonment. The loss of RF58 is a great blow to the survival of the Hawaiian monk seal species. But what would be even better than finding her killer is creating a community in which something like this could never happen again.
A rising tide lifts all boats. Even derelict ones. Now is the time to raise our voices.


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PETERBOROUGH, England, May 7, 2012 --
Monitors Critical Business Processes, Eliminates Human Error and Reduces IT Costs
Systems management software provider, Halcyon Software, today announced a major release of its monitoring and automation solution for the IBM i platform - Systems Operations Suite v4.0.
Halcyon Systems Operations Suite v4.0 enables organisations to continuously monitor critical processes and core applications running on the IBM i platform so that operations run without disruption and business continuity is maintained. The technology also allows System Administrators to automate all routine tasks, essential system saves and manual check lists as well as configure appropriate responses to common issues to eliminate human error and reduce IT costs.
IT staff can be notified of unexpected events or problems, including security breaches via email, mobile phone, or opt to have alerts displayed on a management dashboard, the Enterprise Console, which is included in the software package. With the new release, IT administrators can now access the management dashboard to remotely manage alerts through smart phones and tablets such as iPhones, iPads and Android devices by downloading a free "smart app" developed by Halcyon.
Other key enhancements include an extended library of rule-based templates for monitoring critical applications such as ERP and high availability solutions as well as shipped examples of best practice auditing rules for managing IBM i security. This new release also includes an automatic upgrade facility, and an "import settings" function so that customers can easily duplicate their Halcyon environment for back up purposes or during high availability role swaps.
John Dominic, Vice President of Sales, said, "We recognise that System Administrators need a quick and effective way to implement monitoring to suit their particular application environment. The expanded set of templates for monitoring ERP, business applications, high availability and security meets this requirement. Rules can be easily "switched on" from day one and this provides immediate value to the business. It also means that urgent issues with applications, processes or security breaches are immediately flagged up and correction processes can be automated to eliminate repetitions of the same issue. A free "smart app" written for smart phones and tablet devices increases efficiency so that our front-end dashboard can be remotely accessed when IT staff are not at their desk or are off site. The new automatic upgrade facility ensures that customers can seamlessly upgrade and are always using the latest version of our software."
Business Application Monitoring
A Halcyon command has been created in the software for each of the commonly used ERP applications including JD Edwards, Infor, SAP, Lawson M3 (Movex), Misys Equation and Midas Plus as well as high availability (HA) solutions. By using the appropriate Halcyon command, the software is populated with the relevant templates which enables users to automate the monitoring of their business application and HA environments running on IBM i systems. The templates can be fine-tuned and customised to suit an organisation's specific environment.
Security Compliance and Auditing
Systems Operations Suite v 4.0 is shipped with more than a hundred examples of recommendations for best practice auditing of your IBM i security. System Administrators can simply release the rules which are grouped together into functional areas. The software also offers real-time monitoring of the IBM i Audit Journal (QAUDJRN) for security-related events. Users can monitor for system value and configuration changes, authority failures, periods of inactivity, invalid sign-on attempts, specific commands as well as user profiles that become disabled or are enabled.
Automatic Upgrade Facility
Systems Operations Suite v4.0 constantly monitors to check if a new version or a higher PTF level is available for download. If a new version is available then the software automatically upgrades the customer's Halcyon environment.
Import Settings
Previously, IT staff could not back up their Halcyon environment when the monitoring software was in active use on their live environment. Using the new "Import Environment" (IMPENV) command function, users can now replicate their current Halcyon settings to a different IBM i system or partition - which is useful when role swaps are scheduled for high availability purposes. This new functionality quickly and easily provides a back up copy when the live copy of Halcyon software is in use and also helps towards achieving business continuity goals. Administrators can also use this function to import all their current settings if they wish to extend their licencing and create another incidence of Halcyon on replacement or additional IBM i hardware in the future.
Pricing and Availability
Systems Operations Suite v4.0 is available immediately. Product pricing is tiered and based on IBM processor groups. Current customers can upgrade free of charge. In addition, Halcyon have published a fair pricing policy so that if customers increase the Commercial Processing Workload (CPW) rating of their IBM hardware they will not incur software upgrade fees giving long term reassurance on costs.
To download the new "smart app" for managing IBM i and other IT environments using smart phones and tablet devices visit:
About Halcyon Software
Halcyon Software is a global leader in multi-platform systems management software. With more than 20 years of delivering proven solutions and first class customer support, Halcyon's products proactively monitor, manage and automate IT operations to significantly reduce costs. Large IT outsourcing companies as well as small to medium sized corporate and public sector data centers rely on Halcyon Software to ensure their mission-critical systems, core applications and services are available 24/7.
Halcyon's solutions support IBM® enterprise class systems, including the IBM i®, AIX® as well as Windows® and Linux® platforms.
Halcyon has regional offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and a worldwide network of partners and distributors supporting EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pac territories.


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Rickshaw-BMW accident victim dies
A 35-year-old woman, who had sustained grievous injuries after a luxury car rammed into the auto rickshaw in which she was travelling with her family, today succumbed to injuries, police said.
Mobina Zahir Ali died at the civic-run KEM hospital here at about 2.15 AM, said S G Rajput, Senior Inspector, Mankhurd police station.
According to police, BMW driver Aarti Shetty, who was driving the car at a very high speed, lost control and rammed the vehicle into an auto rickshaw, injuring its occupants Mohammed Ali, his wife Mobina Zahir Ali, son Mohammed Raza and auto driver Nasir Sayyed early morning yesterday.
Shetty was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident which took place on Sion-Panvel Highway in suburban Mankhurd, police said.
Shetty has been booked under sections 279 (rash driving) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the IPC and section 185 (drunk driving) of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Shetty, who was granted bail yesterday itself, would also be booked under IPC section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), police said. However, the offence under the section 304 was also bailable, police added.
Shetty, wife of a logistics businessman, was also undergoing treatment for injuries at a private hospital.
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