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The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
By F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925)
"Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy." —from The Notebooks of F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby may be the most popular classic in modern American fiction. Since its publication in 1925, Fitzgerald's masterpiece has become a touchstone for generations of readers and writers, many of whom reread it every few years as a ritual of imaginative renewal. The story of Jay Gatsby's desperate quest to win back his first love reverberates with themes at once characteristically American and universally human, among them the importance of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past. Though The Great Gatsby runs to fewer than two hundred pages, there is no bigger read in American literature.
Introduction to the Book
F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on American life. Although it was not a commercial success for Fitzgerald during his lifetime, this lyrical novel has become an acclaimed masterpiece read and taught throughout the world.
Unfolding in nine concise chapters, The Great Gatsby concerns the wasteful lives of four wealthy characters as observed by their acquaintance, narrator Nick Carraway. Like Fitzgerald himself, Nick is from Minnesota, attended an Ivy League university, served in the U.S. Army during World War I, moved to New York after the war, and questions—even while participating in—high society.
Having left the Midwest to work in the bond business in the summer of 1922, Nick settles in West Egg, Long Island, among the nouveau riche epitomized by his next-door neighbor Jay Gatsby. A mysterious man of thirty, Gatsby is the subject of endless fascination to the guests at his lavish all-night parties. He is rumored to be a hero of the Great War. Others say he served as a German spy. Gatsby claims to have attended Oxford University, but the evidence is suspect. As Nick learns more about Gatsby, every detail about him seems questionable, except his love for the charming Daisy Buchanan.
Jay Gatsby's decadent parties are thrown with one goal: to attract Daisy, who lives across the bay in the more fashionable East Egg. From the lawn of his sprawling mansion, Gatsby can see the green light glowing on her dock, which becomes a symbol in the novel of an unreachable treasure, the "future that year by year recedes before us."
Though Daisy is a married socialite and a mother, Gatsby still worships her as his "golden girl." They first met when she was a young lady from an affluent family and he was a working-class military officer. Daisy pledged to wait for his return from the war. Instead she married Tom Buchanan, a wealthy classmate of Nick's. Having obtained a great fortune, Gatsby sets out to win her back again.
A profound indictment of class privilege in the Jazz Age and beyond, The Great Gatsby explores the conflict between decency and self-indulgence. In the novel's conclusion, the characters collide, leaving human wreckage in their wake.
"At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete."
— from The Great Gatsby
Major Characters in the Book
Nick Carraway
Nick, a young Midwesterner educated at Yale, is the novel's narrator. When he moves to the West Egg area of Long Island, he joins the lavish social world of Tom, Jordan, Gatsby, and his cousin Daisy.
Jay Gatsby
The handsome, mysterious Gatsby, who lives in a mansion next door to Nick's cottage, is known for his lavish parties. Nick, whom he trusts, gradually learns about Gatsby's past and his love for Daisy.
Daisy Buchanan
Beautiful, charming, and spoiled, Daisy is the object of Gatsby's love. Her caprice and materialism lead her to marry Tom Buchanan.
Tom Buchanan
From an enormously wealthy Chicago family, Tom is a former Yale football star who sees himself at the top of an exclusive social hierarchy. He is conceited, violent, racist, and unfaithful.
Jordan Baker
Daisy's friend Jordan epitomizes the modern woman of the 1920s. A liberated, competitive golfer, she is firmly established in high society. She both attracts and repels Nick as a romantic interest.
George Wilson
The owner of an auto garage at the edge of the valley of ashes, George finds his only happiness through his faithless wife, Myrtle.
Myrtle Wilson
Myrtle dreams of belonging to a higher social class than George can offer. Vivacious and sensual, she hopes her adulterous affair will lead to a life of glamour.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1896 - 1940
September 24, 1896: Into a family that traces its ancestry to the author of "The Star Spangled Banner," Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald is born in his parents' house on Laurel Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Way Up
Although Fitzgerald's father went bankrupt, Fitzgerald still played with the rich kids in town. This paradox would later inform his fiction. His awareness of his situation sharpened during his years at Princeton, where he studied from 1913 to 1917 until he accepted a commission from the U.S. Army. He never saw combat. During World War I, Fitzgerald was stationed near Montgomery, Alabama, where he began revising what became his first novel, This Side of Paradise (1920). There he also met the love of his life, Zelda Sayre, the charming, mercurial daughter of a judge. Fitzgerald's early literary successes soon made him and Zelda celebrities of the Jazz Age—a term he coined. During the 1920s, Zelda served as his editor, confidante, and rival. Their appetite for excess made them notorious in an age when excess was the norm. The Fitzgeralds moved to France in 1924 with their young daughter, Frances (nicknamed Scottie), where they fell among a group of American expatriate artists whom the writer Gertrude Stein christened the Lost Generation. In 1925 publisher Charles Scribner's Sons came out with Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, which has become his most enduring work.
The Way Down
Fitzgerald would not publish another novel for nine years. In 1932, Zelda suffered a breakdown from which she never fully recovered. She spent most of her remaining days in mental institutions. Fitzgerald sold stories to The Saturday Evening Post and Esquire to keep financially afloat. Implicitly acknowledging his wife's mental illness and his own alcoholism, he drew on their life abroad in the novel Tender Is the Night (1934). Fitzgerald relocated to Hollywood in 1937 to write screenplays. His sole screen credit from this period is for the film Three Comrades (1938). It joins his other script credit, Pusher-in-the-Face (1929), from an earlier California stint. Eventually Fitzgerald began sustained work on his novel The Last Tycoon (1941). Tragically, his end came before the book's did. Several chapters shy of finishing, Fitzgerald died of a heart attack in the apartment of his Hollywood companion, columnist Sheilah Graham, while eating a chocolate bar and listening to Beethoven's Eroica symphony.
December 21, 1940: Fitzgerald dies of a heart attack. His final address: 1403 N. Laurel Avenue, Los Angeles, California.
- The novel's action occurs in 1922 between June and September. How does Nick's nonchronological narration shape your response to the events surrounding the mystery of Jay Gatsby?
- Nick believes he is an honest, nonjudgemental narrator. Do you agree?
- Gatsby believes that the past can be repeated. Is he right?
- Why does Daisy sob into the "thick folds" of Gatsby's beautiful shirts?
- What do the faded eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg symbolize? Is there a connection between this billboard and the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?
- Perhaps the novel's climax occurs when Gatsby confronts Tom in New York. Did Daisy's ultimate choice surprise you? Is it consistent with her character?
- Do you agree with Nick's final assertion that Gatsby is "worth the whole damn bunch put together"? Why or why not?
- How does Fitzgerald foreshadow the tragedies at the end?
- Does the novel critique or uphold the values of the Jazz Age and the fears of the Lost Generation?
- Fitzgerald wrote, "You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say." What did he have to say in Gatsby?
- Fitzgerald scholar Matthew J. Bruccoli claims: "The Great Gatsby does not proclaim the nobility of the human spirit; it is not politically correct; it does not reveal how to solve the problems of life; it delivers no fashionable or comforting messages. It is just a masterpiece." Do you agree?


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Today's the Winter Solstice, which means that it's the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Who says short days says long nights, and sometimes you wish you could sleep it all away. While doing so in real life might not be practical, what if we could at least do it in-game?
I'm introducing today a new functionality to the survival servers: sleep through the night by majority instead of unanimity! What this means is that we no longer need to get all players to sleep at the same time to skip the night, only a majority will be required from now on. Additionally, the common idlers, including most alt accounts, have been flagged to be excluded from the sleep check entirely.
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jaberwacky posted a topic in AutoIt Example ScriptsHello, I don't like clicking every window just to make it the active window. I also often times want a window to be active but not stand on top of other windows. So, I threw together this script which I hope changes the proper windows settings without having to edit the registry. Seems to work for me on my Windows 7 x64 machine. Your mileage may vary. I honor no warranties. A more thorough explanation. Linux systems have a feature which will automatically focus the window that is currently under the mouse cursor. This setting can be enabled in Windows but used to require futzing around in the registry. This tool will enable the setting and also exposes two other important settings. ZOrder will determine whether or not the window which takes focus will come to the fore. Timeout will set how many milliseconds the mouse must hover over a window before it will take focus. ActiveWindowTrack Toy.zip dl: 110 Sincerely yours, Jaberwacky P.S., Latest AutoIt beta required for the source. An exe is included however. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Project now available on GitHub. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Latest update: Better code. No! I need to work with it some more. I messed something up. Latest Update: NOW better code. Latest Update: Improved GUI. Latest Update: The weirdest thing has happened. I was editing the file but when I would zip it, then it seemed like it wasn't creating a new zip file! Anyways, it should be right now. Latest Update: Better project structure. Latest Update: Fixed an important issue where the user could not revert back to previous settings. Again. Latest Update: Fixed again. Latest Update: Version 1.0! Made the GUI bigger in case it was too small for anybody with a disability. If that's ever a problem then let me know. Admin rights aren't actually required so those are gone. No need to restart your computer. Let me know of any problems! Latest update: ZOrder wasn't working. Does now. Latest Update: ZOrder wasn't working. Again. Silly error arising from the ancient copy/paste clan style of coding. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Recommended settings: Leave ZOrder unchecked and set Timeout to 100. Thanks to orbs and JohnOne!


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Some Day He Will Thank Me For This
Yesterday Matthew pulled Charlotte's tutu on over his PJs and danced merrily around the house while spinning her pink Barbie umbrella like a jaunty parisol.
I did not take a picture and post it online to humliate him in the future.
Do I get some sort of prize for that??
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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- EmmaNadine said...
Mother of the year! I have pictures of my nephew twirling around the dance floor at my wedding in his sister's flower girl dress.
- 9:40 AM, June 14, 2012
- Ami said...
I would have taken the picture. Not to humiliate him, though. Just 'cause that's really cute, and I know I'd enjoy looking at that picture when he was 25 and spending the night with his girlfriend and hardly ever home at all and...
wait... YOUR Matthew.
Still, you should have taken the photo.
- 10:17 PM, June 14, 2012
- Ashlee said...
Yes, you get a cookie. And later, teenage angst, anyways.
- 4:37 PM, July 06, 2012
- Ashlee said...
Yes, you get a cookie. And later, teenage angst, anyways.
- 4:37 PM, July 06, 2012
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Four seasons of American Idol highlights and lowlights are captured in three new DVDs released today. Previously, the only Idol-related DVD was a first-season compilation, American Idol: The Search for a Superstar.
For the optimists who enjoy the series' heartwarmning success stories, there's American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4, and for those who just like to mock delusional people, there's American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4. A limited edition, 570-minute set contains both DVDs plus a third bonus disc that includes an interview with interview with Paula Abdul.
The Philadelphia Daily News' Ellen Gray says the three-disc set is "a little heavy on both the 'worst' and on Paula Abdul," but that it "contains some of the best performances of the first four seasons." She also says that the extras are lame, such as an interview with a producer: "Sample: Executive producer Ken Warwick, asked why the show's such a sensation, replies that's it's because 'America's in control.' Riveting stuff, that."


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Wandering the backroads far and wide will eventually bring one together with a wondrous moment. That Sunday morning, under a chilly fog, I broke camp early and eased down the steep dirt road pausing at Pine Grove Church for breakfast - an apple, sweet roll and a jigger or two of Diet Mountain Dew. Quality tailgate time, listening to the fog.
Across the way I could faintly hear an engine growing louder. A tractor surfaced from the fog, raked across the hayfield and disappeared on the other side, engine fading to quiet. I remembered my farmboy days mowing in the heat and raking dusty hay on Judd's old Ford tractor, gray and rusty. Again, the engine grew louder. The tractor emerged, raked back across the field and dissolved in the fog on the other side. Rumbling out of sight. Ghost-like. Fading to a hush, like a distant memory.
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One thing I like about living here in Dubuque is the changing of the seasons.
Brooklyn had FRICKIN HOT, then a week or so of cooling down, then BITTER COLD, and then a warmish week where you needed a light jacket, and then FRICKIN HOT again.
Today, I was happy and excited to see that the top of the hill in my yard was snow free. I heard birds, and the dripping of melting snow and ice off of trees and buildings. Even seeing a weather forecast of above freezing temperatures for the week made me giddy.
It's comforting; I know next I'll be waiting for the ground to thaw, so I can till a larger patch for my vegetables this year. Then I'll be adding manure or compost to it. As I wait, I'll plan what I am growing. Before you know it, the farmer's market will move outdoors and I'll buy plants again. I never thought I would look forward to weather changing before.
But with changes in weather, comes a change of day to day life. I'll do different things, I'll see different people. It's a new adventure. Will someone have the peppers I want? Will I get the right tomatoes? What about half a hog, will I be able to get one butchered any time soon? How will I deal with grubs this year? How will finals be? What will my CNA course (required for my RN) be like? How far will I let my middle kid go on his bike? Will the youngest be able to ride a two wheeler yet? Will my eldest go 24 hours without going to the pool?
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I finally got around to taking Taryn for her pictures. She is 7 weeks old here in these pictures. I loved how they turned out. Hope you all enjoy them.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Pictures of Taryn Jackson
I finally got around to taking Taryn for her pictures. She is 7 weeks old here in these pictures. I loved how they turned out. Hope you all enjoy them.
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. Here is Tyson patiently waiting for presents. He came into our room about 7 am the morning and we figured our sleep was over. He didn't come in for Christmas, he just wanted a drink. So....Vaughn got him his drink, he got in our bed and went back to sleep. Vaughn went back to sleep and I fed Taryn and then about 8 am Tyson woke up and was ready for Christmas. Santa brought him a bike, Buzz Lightyear, and a Spiderman bike helmet. He was still half asleep when we brought him into the living room and his reaction was a little late. He just looked around and about 30 seconds later it finally kicked in that Santa had come. Ha HaTyson opened his first present. It was fun to watch his face light up as he opened each present. He was old enough this year to understand Christmas.
He got a GeoTrac from Grandma T. Thanks Grandma T!He got him a Pistons Jersey from Grandma and Papa Jackson...Thanks you two..
Taryn was totally thrilled at watching Tyson dance around opening presents. She feel asleep 10 minutes after this was taken.More presents......Thanks everyone for the Christmas gifts. We all loved them, and appreciated them!After the opening of the presents. We made a haul! Thanks again to our family and friends.We had Christmas dinner with the Sefciks family the afternoon. We had a wonderful meal and a great time with their family. Thanks guys!Here is our little princess. She was all smiles tonight. We hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas day.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Party
A Merry CHRISTMAS Eve to everyone. We had the pleasure of going to a Christmas Party at the Johnson's house. The evening was filled with laughter, good food and fun. Taryn showed off for everyone.
The scene at the Johnson's House.
A few of the kids entertained us with a reenactment of The Nativity. Taryn was screaming so loud that we had to leave during the scene. Oh well.
We hope that Santa finds everyone tonight.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Pistons Again
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Hey What Is That?
Taryn is now perceptive about things all around her. She loves the little animals that move around on her swing. She stares at them, and then smiles. I forgot how much fun this stage of new discovery is to watch. She loves to watch Tyson run around.
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Not Today!
No Cute Pictures Today! Taryn wasn't hearing it today. I put on her Christmas dress to take pictures and she, as you can tell, wasn't posing for the camera today.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Makings Of Our 1st Gingerbread House
When my mom was here during Taryn's birth, she and I went shopping and we found this do-it-yourself gingerbread house making kit. Little did I know that it would take more than just my limited expertise to make it. When the box says it is "Simple" to make, they LIE! If you notice in the above picture we are using cans to support the wall while the icing dries, because mom made the icing runny. DUH! So we played the fishing game with Tyson's new pole while we waited for things to dry.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
O Christmas Tree
This is my very first Christmas tree. Vaughn and I have never purchased a tree before, simply because we always went to his parents' house or my parents' house. But since we are staying put for Christmas this year, we bought us a tree. I have been collecting Santa ornaments for years and I finally get to use them. YEAH!!
Our stockings are hung by the kitchen with care. I know, a little corny but when you don't have a chimney to hang them by, you go with the next best thing. This is Tyson's tree. He decorated it quite well, with a little bit of help from mom. He enjoys plugging it in every evening.
Just a nice close up. Tyson is thrilled, Taryn---not so much!
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Sittin' By Santa
Last year there was no way I could get Tyson to sit on Santa's lap. This year he actually wanted to. He got right up there, sat, and told him exactally what he wanted. My little boy is getting bigger. Merry Christmas everyone.
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Frosty The Snowman
It snowed the other day and Tyson was so excited. He wanted to go out and play in it. Vaughn came home early from the hospital, and the two of them bundled up to head outside.
Our very own Frosty The Snowman. They did well. Tyson shows everyone his snowman. He is proud of the creation.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Taryn's Blessing
Aunt Kariann got her to laugh. Such a cute smile. We are going to have to beat all the boys off of her.
Picture of the family just after the blessing.
Grandma Jackson and Papa with the grand kiddos.
These are the two best uncles in the world. They just love the kids and my kids just love them. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us and support us. We love and miss you and it was a wonderful time had by all.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Things I Love About My Kids
Since most of my nights are spent up feeding Taryn, I have a lot of time on my hands to think, and I do a lot of thinking. Last night, in particular, I was just thinking of all the little things my kids do that make me smile, and I realized that I have never written them down. And since I use this as my personal journal of our lives, I figured it was fitting to collect them all here.
1. I love the way my babies smile and giggle in their sleep after feedings
2. I love the way Tyson's smile lights up the room.
3. I love it when Tyson says "Of Course" when asked if he could help with something
4. I love to hold Taryn's hand when she nurses.
5. I love to see Tyson kiss his little sister goodnight before he goes to bed.
6. I love how both my kids love to snuggle, there is nothing better!!!
7. I love it when my babies root around for food, (they remind me of little birds waiting to be fed)
8. I love Taryn's chubby legs, and I loved Tyson's chubby cheeks
9. I just love my kiddos
These are just a few of the things that I think about at night. I am sure this list will grow as time goes on.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!! Yes, I know it is a day late, but at least I posted! LOL Here is my little angel in here cute Levi jeans and flower head band. She actually kept it on for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Our Thanksgiving was great. We were invited over to the Johnson's house for Thanksgiving with the Terrys and the Sefciks. Vaughn was in charge of deep frying the turkey. It was so yummy. We bought the deep fryer at Bass Pro Shop and did a trial bird the week before. (Didn't want to ruin Thanksgiving by blowing up the bird HA HA HA)
We had more food than I ever though possible. We could have fed 50 people. I ate and ate and ate. I figured, hey, as long as I am trying to loose my pregnancy weight might as well add a few more pounds. I added those pounds with numerous helpings of turkey, stuffing, corn, potatoes, salad and several slices of pie. AH!!!!!!!!
After dinner the older kids had games and little crafts planned out, while the adults played a guessing game of famous and non famous people. It was the girls against the guys, and I am happy to say we creamed the guys. Funny, Funny game. Taryn slept through the whole thing and Tyson had a ball playing with the kids. He hasn't really played with anyone for about 2 weeks, on the account that he has been sick. We ate and laughed until the wee night hours. Such a great time! This is Taryn in her "Daddy shirt." It says "Daddy's angel."
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The actual Kumbharli Ghat is really a hill move within Maharashtra, Indian reducing over the Traditional western Ghats variety. This links the actual seaside Ratnagiri Region Konkan area associated with Maharashtra using the Satara Region Desh area within the Deccan level. It really is among couple of hyperlink highways between Konkan as well as Ghatmaatha within Maharashtra. The street, circumstances freeway, reaches a typical degree of lift associated with 625 mirielle (2, 051 ft). This hyperlinks the actual towns associated with Chiplun (Ratnagiri district) as well as Karad (Satara district). Close to the far eastern finish may be the Koyna Atteinte.
This particular ghat is actually within the Karad-Chiplun condition freeway. Additionally, this particular freeway ties towards the NH-4 close to Umbraj. Malharpeth as well as Descortes would be the main towns with this street.


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Oh my god! this is awesome!!!
Love this, France!
Your work is amazing! I consider myself a relatively decent artist but you put me to shame. Though I am always surprised at how much my techniques get better after taking a few months break. I would think that it would be the opposite. I guess to each their own.
Tingin ko ang aking kaibigan ay maaaring masyadong gusto Umaasa ito u may isang kahanga-hanga araw &!! Masaya blogging!
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When working at a hotel, resort or restaurant, people often think that the holy grail of positions is a position in the corporate office. The following pointers will help you assess the plusses and minuses of a corporate position, and suggest some strategies to maximize the experience and minimize the risks.
These recommendations are based on my career where I spent approximately 2/3 of my time on property and 1/3 in the corporate world. I was first promoted to a corporate position as a director of rooms for Rosewood, when I was 32 years old, my two most recent positions have as COO.
My general observations are that:
1. Corporate staff are more successful if they influence, rather than direct.
2. Your skills, character, and approach are now scrutinized under a dozen microscopes, rather than one.
3. Your diplomacy skills will be tested as you are called to bridge gaps between your company and owners.
4. Frequent travel is not fun (I have flown over 4 million air miles to prove it.)
5. Financial skills and an MBA are essential today for a senior corporate position.
6. You will miss the camaraderie of working as part of an operations team.
7. You will see your corporate colleagues infrequently as they will also be traveling.
As with any position there are benefits and challenges. The overriding question is whether a corporate position is right for you, your family and career. The following short list of questions should help you answer the overriding question for yourself.
1. Why do I want a corporate position?
a) Career move to have multi-unit responsibility.
b) I need a new challenge.
c) I want to earn a bigger salary.
d) My family would like to have me home during the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Reality check:
a) Corporate positions will provide the multi-unit responsibility. There is no doubt that you will gain more problem solving experience since you will be working primarily with the properties that need the most help.
b) This should only be the case if you have been at the same property in the same position for over 3 years. However, there are always more challenges and opportunities on property as well.
c) Unless your title starts with "Chief", corporate salaries are usually similar to on-property salaries.
d) My family saw me far less in my corporate role than when I was on property, due to the travel required.
2. How will a corporate position affect my career?
a) The corporate position will be a permanent move away from operations.
b) The corporate position is a stepping stone for a future promotion back into operations.
c) I need to improve my network in the corporate office to move ahead more quickly.
3. How will a corporate position affect me personally?
a) I am looking forward to a more regular schedule.
b) I will enjoy being away from my home base 60%+ of the time.
c) I will miss working in a team environment.
Answering these questions should help you formulate and decide the path for you to follow.
In conclusion, working in a corporate position is very rewarding and can enhance your career prospects, but there is a high personal price to pay. One way to have the best of both worlds is to set a time limit on your corporate assignment, ideally 2-3 years, so that you can experience a corporate position thereby increasing your skills, and exposure to company leadership.
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Celebrity Men: Still Have Hair Issues
Just because the rich and famous are, well, rich and famous, it doesn't mean they automatically have great hair. Celebrity hair stylist Toni Walker recommends JLife Mousse for fine curly hair. The softer hold looks great both on camera and off.
Male celebrities have the money for hair replacements but generally speaking, most men do not like anything fake, even in Hollywood.
Celebrity Hairstylist Spotlight From JLife Haircare
Hollywood Spotlight:
Celebrity Hairstylist Toni Walker Heads up the Hair Department of the Movie "Hesher" starring Natalie Portman, Rainn Wilson, Joseph Gordon Levitt and John C. Reilly.
Tina Roesler Kerwin oversees the "Untitled Duplass Brothers Project" starring Marissa Tomei, Kellan Rhude and John C. Reilly.
Key Hair by Kim Santantonio:
Both stylists recommend JLife Heat Shield before styling.
Heat Shield Strengthening Iron Protector: this product has no hold or styling capability. Heat Shield protects the hair with UV blockers and heat blockers that coat the cuticle before straightening the hair. Protection level is tested up to 400 degrees (common top end of flat irons). Use this anytime you blow dry, or straighten the hair.
Hair- JLife's New Smart Series Airs This Fall On ABC
Hairstylist Shawn Finch shows off his style in the new fall series" See Cate Run," that will be airing on ABC. Finch's work has been seen on shows such as Day Break, Pepper Dennis and Strong Medicine.This show was his first introduction to the JLife Haircare line which was especially sent for the show stars Jenna Elfman and Amy Smart.
Smart, has very fine hair and it can easily be weighed down with product so it is easy to over do it with product, resulting in weighed down hair that has no hold. This a particular concern for stylists not only on set, but everywhere. Because of this issue, the JLife team recommended, the Surf Girl Sea Spray for softer styles and Air fixx Spray for setting the styles. Heat Shield UV Straightening Protector, for blow drying and keeping breakage to a minimum when drying the hair.
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I read a blogpost earlier that was addressed to the Freshly Pressed Olympic Selection committee: Dear WordPress…What Am I, Chopped Liver?.
I was inspired. In an effort to determine how long I have been blogging, and therefore how many days I have succeeded in avoiding becoming Freshly Pressed (face it; it sounds a bit painful, after all), I found a cool site that does that figuring out for you!
What coolness yonder breaks! Go there if you are practicing constructive procrastination!
Remember the old days when you had to do some fancy paper-pencil calculation to figure out such irrelevant drivel? I, for one, am offering up a prayer of gratitude for this heretofore undreamed of convenience!
Which reminded me of how lucky I am to have an automatic washer, unlike that poor osteoporosis sufferer-in-training above, who delighted in the state-of-the-art wringer machine she received one special Mother's Day or anniversary. Diamonds, schmiamonds.
I am guessing that that wringer action is what being Freshly Pressed is like. This is my response to my friend Princess Rosebud's post bemoaning her own tenure as an NFP (Not Freshly Pressed) blogger: make it cool to be NFP! I'm at 631 proud, mediocre blogger days. I have also managed to keep my Twitter following down to exactly 20. That's some exclusive club, man.
Further research led me to this gem, a blast from the past from Le Clown, who has since been Pressed. Good to know that we were, at least for awhile, in good company.


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Biannual indie mag Beauty Papers, by Maxine Leonard and Valerie Wickes, is known for its alternative approach to all things beauty-related. It comes as no surprise that their latest issue, on newsstands now, continues that tradition, with features on industry icons like Serge Lutens, artist Andrew Logan, and even photography contributions by makeup artist Dick Page. Leonard lets us in on their subversive approach, and shares a few of her own beauty tricks, like why she swears by Shu Umeura and stands by a good red lip.
How did Beauty Papers come to be?
The idea for a new kind of beauty magazine was something I had sat with for a while. [I was] frustrated by observing the lack of diversity in the industry and the dangerous message that one ideal fits all. I felt there was a real need to voice a different approach. Valerie felt the same way, and on a train from Paris to London, the idea for Beauty Papers was born. We launched Issue Zero in June 2010.
What is its mission statement?
The idea of beauty is multidimensional and we feed our audience with imagery and knowledge from the industry's most accomplished creators as well as emerging talent, paving the way to a diverse definition of beauty resulting from the dynamic clash of accepted and controversial ideas.
Had you and Valerie worked together before?
I had worked with Valerie as a makeup artist on a couple of advertising jobs. We didn't really know each other but we shared some ideas and found that we felt the same passion and frustrations about the industry and how beauty itself has narrowed.
Which collaborations are you most excited about in this issue?
Meeting Mr. Serge Lutens was a big bucket list tick. I took his portrait and interviewed him in Morocco. My mother had bought me his book in my youth, so to meet my makeup hero
was an honor. Collaborating with [photographer] Ren Hang was exciting and [that] became our limited edition cover. Makeup artist Dick Page photographed a story for us. I used to assist him, so his support for our brand was big. Andrew Logan, the sculptor and artist, is another cover. He is the first male artist we have featured and we couldn't be more overwhelmed with the results.
Ok, now the beauty questions! What's your first beauty memory?
My grandmother applying face powder.
Who was your first beauty icon?
My mother (she still is).
What's your favorite off-label use for a beauty product?
It's an Ayurvedic range from India called Kama. I like their rose water.
What was your worst beauty blunder?
Purple lipstick.
What beauty products are currently in your purse?
Comme des Garçons Jaisalmer perfume, Chanel Rouge Coco Baume, brow gel by MAC, La Roche-Posay BB Cream, and Shu Uemura eyelash curlers.
What's your 5-minute morning beauty routine?
Bumble and bumble hair tonic, moisturizer, and groomed brows.
If you had an extra 10-15 minutes in your routine, how would you spend it?
A red lip using Nars Jungle Red.
What trend do you look back on with regret?
I tend to think those dreadful trends are comforting. Experimenting with our canvas is part of the journey. However, I once had a perm and since I have naturally curly hair, I ended up looking like I'd plugged my hands into a live socket.
What is your first go-to product or one you can't live without?
I do love Caudalie Beauty Elixir, which I religiously use.
Which beauty trend do you just not get?
Fake tan.
Which discontinued product or shade do you mourn?
Shu Uemura had an eyebrow pencil I loved. The formula changed, as did my brows.
Is there a beauty professional you can't live without?
Asashi Yamaguchi, who cuts my hair.
What's your beauty peeve?
Contouring. It's the most inappropriate trend to ever be promoted in society.
What are you currently obsessed with?
Francis Bacon in Your Blood, a memoir by Michael Peppiatt.
What's always in your kit?
My kit is a mixture of old and new. I am drawn to Japanese brands. I trained with Mr. Shu Uemura in Japan and he gave me the entire color collection of eye shadows and blushers during my training. They are on their last legs, but they still go everywhere I go.
What would you do/use to complete a look in five minutes?
Depends on the wearer, but I would tend to prep the skin, groom the brows and clamp the lashes. I like the idea of single statement makeup and I'm a big fan of a red lip.
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Howard Chu wrote:Eric Irrgang wrote:Since 1) the behavior is different 2) the slapd.conf to cn=config conversion sucks in the relevant information anyway and 3) use of includes is inappropriate under cn=config is it maybe time for the slap* tools stop creating cn=Includes?The conversion creates them to document their existence. In fact after a conversion, when slapd starts up from a slapd.d, the cn=Include records are ignored.
Howard, I also think this is confusing. I'd propose to drop cn=Includes completely. There is no point to document their existence since, as you explained, the order is not preserved.
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Committed to providing high-quality solutions for your building needs.
Granted Constructions is a locally based company, servicing Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and surrounds. Devin Grant, the owner and director, is passionate about providing clients with high-end builds and dedicated to ensuring a smooth process from the design stage to final hand over.
Services offered by Granted Constructions include:
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Walden University is offering ANIA members new tuition benefits and professional development opportunities in 2018. ANIA members are invited to attend three on-demand webinars designed to support professional and personal growth:
Digital Detox
Dr. Frederica Hendricks-Noble
Looking up from our cell phones is crucial to connecting with others, and this session will help you put healthy parameters around a very modern workplace problem.
Avoiding Burnout
Dr. Shana Garrett
By examining the biological, psychological, and motivational components that contribute to being burned out, this presentation will identify how these elements work together to create this situation and will provide several strategies to recover. Receive 1 contact hour when you view the webinar and complete the evaluation.
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Tucson, Ariz—Below are offerings from members of the Tucson Originals for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Brushfire BBQ
2745 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 624-3223
7080 East 22nd Street
(520) 867-6050
Holiday Packages! Must pre-order by November 23th and all orders must be picked up on Wednesday November 27th. All items that require reheating will be in reheat-able containers.
Holiday Feast (serves 10-12) $75.99: Balsamic Pasta Salad, Rosemary Corn Bread Stuffing, Buttered Sweet Potatoes Topped with Marshmallows, Green Beans with Pearl Onions and Almonds, Fresh Orange Cranberry Relish, Made from Scratch Gravy, Fresh Rolls and Brownie Swirl Bread pudding.
Smoked "Tur-Duck-Hen" (serves 10-14) $120.99 whole, $65.99 half:
A slow smoked deboned turkey stuffed with a deboned duck, stuffed with a deboned chicken stuffed with sausage corn bread stuffing.
Smoked Turkey (serves 8) $44.99:
Slow smoked whole turkey, seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, sage and kosher salt.
The Restaurants at Casino del Sol Resort
5655 West Valencia Road
Tucson, AZ 85757
(855) 765-7829
Festa Buffet: Thanksgiving Day Buffet being offered on Thanksgiving Day from 10am to 10pm. $28 per person.
Moby's: 11am till 10pm serving Thanksgiving Dinner ( Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, and Cranberry Sauce) $14.95 per person
Tequila Factory Thanksgiving day specials: Plated dinners from $12.95-$19.95 per person.
PY Steakhouse: Open from 3pm – 8pm and serving a traditional four-course Thanksgiving Meal, the regular menu will not be offered. Cost ranges from $45 – $53/per person and includes A la Cart Choices,
Lodge on the Desert
306 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 320-2014
Dine Out: On Thanksgiving Day serving an a la carte menu priced from $36 – $46++ per person; children are $16.95++.
Dine in: Lodge on the Desert has the ideal solution! Invite your guests to savor a traditional Thanksgiving meal For parties from 6 – 50 – $38++ per person
Noble Hops Gastropub
1335 W. Lambert Lane
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
(520) 797-4677 (HOPS) ok as is
Thanksgiving Week Special; November 24, 25, 26 & 27. Thanksgiving Specials are available all day in addition to regular menu. Hours are Sun thru Thurs: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Fri & Sat: 11 a.m. to close . Braised Turkey Drum with Rosemary Demi Sauce and White Truffle Oil accompanied by creamy polenta and sautéed vegetables. $16 Note: Noble Hops will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28
Pastiche Modern Eatery
3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719, AZ
(520) 325-3333
Pastiche will be open from 11am-8pm serving a special menu with some classic and some not so classic dishes. Menu items include: Roast Turkey with sage dressing, pan gravy, glazed buttered asparagus, cranberry sauce, carrot and ginger whipped potatoes $19 (children's plate $13.95) Walnut Thyme Crusted Pork Chop bone-in with chipotle cherry chutney, rice pilaf, and chef's vegetables $20, and Baked Mac & Cheese with Smoked Gouda, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, Mesquite Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Fat Macaroni $14. Reservations are recommended.
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
5845 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ 85704
For a safe and easy gluten free Thanksgiving, pre order everything but the turkey from Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro!
Available items include; Toasted Stuffing Cubes, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sausage Stuffing Ready-to-Heat,Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple Pies, Pumpkin Dulce De Leche Cakes
Call 520-408-9000 or stop by the bakery to place your holiday orders. Cut off for orders Sunday Nov 24. 3pm


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General Procurement Notice (Gpn) - Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project (Ismep) - Turkey
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE (GPN) TURKEY ISTANBUL SEISMIC RISK MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROJECT (ISMEP) Loan Number: TU-0160 The Republic of Turkey has received USD 107.810.000 under the loan from the Islamic Development Bank to finance the Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project (ISMEP). Objectives of ISMEP are to improve the city of Istanbul's preparedness for a potential earthquake through enhancing the institutional and technical capacity for disaster management and emergency response, strengthening critical public facilities for earthquake resistance. The project includes the following components: Component A: Enhancement the effectiveness and capacity of the provincial and municipal public safety organizations in Istanbul to prepare for, respond to and recover from significant emergencies, those arising from earthquakes; Component B: Seismic risk mitigation for priority public facilities to ensure their function and to reduce casualties in the event of earthquake through retrofitting of hospitals, schools and other priority public facilities; Component C: Enforcement of building codes made in implementation of land use plans to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Metropolitan Municipality and selected district municipalities. Procurement of Goods and Works will be in accordance with the Guidelines for Procurement of Goods and Works under the Islamic Development Bank Financing (May 2009). Acquisition of the services of the consultants will follow the Guidelines for the use of Consultants under the Islamic Development Bank Financing (May 2009). Procurement of Goods: Procurement of goods will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding and Shopping Methods specified in IDB's Guidelines for Procurement under IDB Financing, dated May 2009. Procurement of Works: Procurement of works will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding Limited to IDB Member Countries procedures with the Post-qualification Method specified in IDB's Guidelines for Procurement under IDB Financing, dated May 2009, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the Guidelines. Procurement of Consultants: Consultancy services will be procured through QCBS and CQ methods among the short-listed consultancy firms from IDB member countries in conformity with the IDB's procedures and guidelines. Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest in writing by contacting İstanbul İl Özel İdaresi (Istanbul Special Provincial Administration) İstanbul Proje Koordinasyon Birimi (Istanbul Project Coordination Unit) Attn: Kazım Gökhan ELGİN, Director Mimar Kemallettin Mahallesi Tiyatro Caddesi. No:8 Beyazıt - İstanbul, TURKEY Tel: +90 212-518 55 00 Fax: +90 212-518 55 05 E-mail: email@example.com Notice: Potential tenderers desiring additional information on the procurement in question or the project in general should, unless indicated otherwise, contact the project agency and not the IDB.


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There are a number of features that make Rogue so appealing, starting with the exterior. Rogue's sweeping lines and V-shaped grill give it an aggressive look. Subtle touches like the 19" alloy rims, power heated outside mirrors, and wrap-around LED headlights, give the Rogue a luxurious feeling. A Power Panoramic Moonroof is also available on select Rogue models, which allow both front and back seats the ability to enjoy breathtaking views.
The styling doesn't stop at the exterior. Rogue's interior has features that set it apart from its competitors. The first thing you'll notice when you hop in the driver seat is Rogues "D" shape steering wheel, which is a throwback to Nissan's racing heritage. Within reach is Rogue's center council which comes with Nissan's signature 7" color display, giving you access to features like Nissan Door to Door Navigation and Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control System. Other interior features include leather-wrapped shift knob and piano black trim with metallic trim. See [Dealership Name] for available interior options.
Finally, what really set's the Nissan Rogue apart are the features you can't see. Features like Nissan Intelligent Mobility with Safety Shield 360. This feature allows you to include available features that monitor in front, behind, and on either side of your vehicle, to help keep you out of trouble. Another feature available on select Rogue models is ProPILOT Assist, which allows you to follow the car ahead at a preset distance. This feature can also help bring you to a full stop based on the traffic flow and can bring you back up to speed when traffic starts moving again.
Rogue comes in both standard and hybrid models. The standard models come with 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. The hybrid models come with 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and electric motor utilizing intelligent Dual Clutch System and lithium-ion battery. Rogue comes in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive options.
Still unsure if Rogue is for you? Schedule a test drive today to find out! AutoNation Nissan Marietta has plenty of Nissan Rogues to checkout. If you don't find one you like, Nissan gives you the ability to customize a new 2019 Rogue to your exact specifications.


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For almost a year, David Racines, Jr. struggled with driving his taxi with his left eye blind from cataract. Through Tzu Chi's intervention, he was finally back to making a living for his family.
For almost a year, 59-year-old David Racines, Jr. has been making a living as a taxi driver with just his right eye. Along the hectic avenues of the metro, he struggles to ferry his passengers to their destination without incident. He pulls through the day most of the time.
As February 2017 passed, the cataract on his left eye deteriorated his vision on that side. His hours on the taxi were cut short, lest risk getting into an accident. Driving at night or inclement weather grew to become a major hindrance, often forcing him to pull over or call it a day. This change in schedule cut deep into his daily income, from Php1,000 on a good day to just Php300.
"I don't want him to get hurt in an accident. So I try to make ends meet, between our food on the table and for our grandson's education," narrates his wife, Ester, who makes a living as a street sweeper.
David is even unable to fix broken things properly due to his cataract. At their humble abode in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, one of their doors refuse to close and the plumbing is still leaking precious water.
Their grandson, 14-year-old Jericho Ciriaco, goes to school with a colostomy bag due to a condition. The elderly couple took him in after his father left him and his mother died three years ago. Despite such woes, the couple struggle to keep their grandchildren alive.
After hearing about a neighbor who had his eyesight restored by Tzu Chi, the couple decided to seek the foundation's help.
"We went to Tzu Chi because we want his eyesight restored. We still have children to send to school, too," Ester adds.
Under the care of Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) ophthalmologist Carlo Nasol, David underwent surgery on November 27, 2017 at Perfect Sight Eye Clinic in Quezon City.
Thirty minutes in the operating room saved a livelihood 24 years in the making.
Tzu Chi volunteers revisited the Racines on February 5, 2018. David is at home, unable to drive because his taxi isn't allowed to go out as per number coding. He has been driving to his heart's content after a month of rest following his surgery. Driving at night and inclement weather is no longer a hindrance to him, now that he can use both his eyes.
"I thank Tzu Chi for the surgery. If not for them, I may still be blind on the left," says David.
During the visit, the volunteers also put forward Jericho's condition for assessment.
#HelpTzuChiHelpOthers.With your help, you can get people like David Racines, Jr. back to making a living for their families. For more information, visit http://tzuchi.org.ph/how-to-help/donation/.


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It seems likely that Lucas Leiva will finally leave Liverpool on a permanent deal this summer. The Brazilian has been regularly useful, but constantly kept on the periphery of the team under Jurgen Klopp.
According to those bastions of transfer rumour accuracy Calciomercato.com, Lucas' next stop might well be Lazio. They say that Simone Inzaghi has put Lucas at the top of his transfer list as he looks to replace Lucas Biglia, who is probably off to Milan.
Is this just a cost-saving exercise so they don't have to change the shirts? (No, because they have Biglia on the back now).
Sometimes a transfer rumour just makes sense. Borussia Dortmund say that there have been no bids for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang yet, but they may well come. Replacing him with Olivier Giroud is hardly a like-for-like switch, but we can see Olly fitting in beautifully over there.
It's also a good switch for Giroud, who gets to keep Champions League football, have more chance of first-team minutes and stun an entirely new population with his good looks.
Anyway, the Daily Mirror claim that Aubameyang could join Chelsea and Dortmund respond to that by signing Giroud from Arsenal. We approve of both.
Jose Mourinho will not stop that hunt for a central midfielder. Having been knocked back on Eric Dier, not fancying Fabinho, struggling to convince Chelsea over Nemanja Matic and missing out to the same club on Tiemoue Bakayoko, it is Roma's Radja Nainggolan who reportedly now tops Manchester United wanted list.
The Daily Mail say that Nainggolan is United's alternative to Bakayoko and – crucially – Roma are ready to sell their midfielder. The Mail report that Roma would accept an offer of £40m for the Belgian, on the basis that they would rather he move abroad than to Serie A rivals Inter.
Be honest, you'd forgotten that Samir Nasri was still a Manchester City player, had you not? It's ok, it has happened to us all at some point this summer. We watched him wander off into the sunset (Sevilla) and assumed that was it.
Well, no. Nasri is back in Manchester and, while he is hardly an integral part of Pep Guardiola's first-team plans, does need to have his future clarified. Nasri somehow only turned 30 last month, so still has plenty to give someone.
That someone might be Roma, if Nasri's agent is to be believed. Here's what Alain Migliaccio had to say.
"The player is still owned by Manchester City and we are evaluating several issues. There is the possibility of a transfer to China. With regards to Italy, there are two clubs interested who we have already talked to. They are top level teams.
"Monchi wanted him at Sevilla and knows him well. A city and a squad like Roma could certainly be very interesting for Nasri. That's where the motivation comes from. Monchi knows what he wants and where he wants to go. He already has the project in mind: he sold important players, but has the right alternatives in his pocket.
"We want to understand the structure of the Roma option and work out if Samir can really fit into the Roma project. As far as we're concerned, we want to evaluate the situation well and understand the project. Nasri really likes the city, but a move to Rome would also depend on who is leaving from the midfield: Monchi is evaluating it."
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is finally ready to cash in on Salomon Rondon… Leicester will step up their interest in Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic once they sell current No 2 Ron-Robert Zieler to Stuttgart… Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman is in the sights of Huddersfield boss David Wagner… Stoke City have emerged as favourites to edge out West Brom in the tug-of-war over Chelsea's on-loan defender Kurt Zouma.


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New album A.T.O.M. is available for pre-sales in several limited options. Please visit www.SolarLodge.de N.E.O. Live at Amphi Festival, 23-07-2017 Cologne, Germany. NEO pack: contains A.T.O.M. (CD Mediabook), exclusive soundtrack CD THE EERIE SILENCE, infosheet as well as a T-shirt, Girl Top or Hoody (100% cotton) of your choice. limited 250 copies! OVERSOULS NINE… Keep Reading


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03 Sep Fuji X-T1 — My day to day and travel camera
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Cameras are tools to create photos. Nothing more. At least that was true in the days of film where a body did mostly nothing more than holding film flat and you put a good lens in front of it and you were good to go.
But times change and change fast. Within a view years we have seen the rise of smartphones and therefore the death of the small point and shoot camera. Why would anyone buy one if your smartphone can take pictures at least as good and you have it with you and can share anything right now with anyone.…


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Written by Ken Gaebler
Published: 6/14/2010
A proposed bill in the House could raise taxes on some small businesses as lawmakers consider closing "the John Edwards loophole."
Many small businesses could face higher taxes as House lawmakers work to change payroll tax laws in order to close what has been dubbed "the John Edwards loophole."
The proposal would require principal owners in professional service S corporations to pay employment taxes on the company's profits, instead of just their salaries.
The Hill reports that former vice presidential candidate John Edwards saved at least $500,000 in taxes by paying himself just $360,000 in salary from his corporation, yet reaped another $26 million from the firm's profits - which were not subject to employment taxes.
Many small business proponents have said the change would be bad news for entrepreneurs. They say small businesses are already dealing with a difficult economy, and that the $11-billion tax would hurt small business growth.
Lawmakers say the money raised from the tax would be used to help pay for extended tax cuts, jobless benefits and other programs.
Dow Jones Newswires says that the new provision, which is still being developed, will have a very narrow focus. It would be specifically targeted at companies which provide services - exempting manufacturers and some other businesses - and have just a small handful of shareholders.
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APGC Organised One Day workshop on Interview Skills
APGC Organised One Day workshop on Group Discussion and Interview Skills. Mr. Vaibhav, Mr Bhanupratap Singh and Mr. Pankaj Puri from Pune Institute of Buisness Management was there to conduct workshop. The Students from final year get real exposure by mock interviews and GD exercises.


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Archive for the 'Friends' Category
Another Listen to Limbaugh
My column yesterday—"Now a Word from Rush Limbaugh" (right)—drew more response than anything I have written on this blog site. Some of the responses are printed in the "Comments" section attached to the column and I encourage you to read them.
But there is more; and I here post a number of these other messages, some pro and some con. I appreciate them all; I honor the free exchange of ideas and opinions that is both a fundamental freedom of our society and a wonderful part of the World Wide Web.
First, one friend wrote from out-of-state: "Your pattern and patois are perfect." I had to look up the word "patois"—it means "any pleasant or provincial form of speech" and is pronounced pa-twa (French, of course). I couldn't tell: was this a compliment?
Another friend wrote from in-state: "Preacher, I do believe you are for Obama. I am a McCain man, so therefore I would listen to some of those guys, but you are still my friend." I wrote him back: "You are my friend for life. Keep a place at the table set for me. I am coming down there soon." And he replied: "You got it!"
Second, a regular reader sent this message: "I read all of your blogs on the first page there, and in my opinion you are the most dogmatic writer I have ever read. Your mind is made up, and you are not going to let in one scrap of goodness or truth about any of those people you are criticizing. Some of those people are born-again Christians….Because of you, I am spending more time on my knees."
Third, one friend wrote this response: "I've voted Republican every presidential election since Nixon….I'll probably vote Republican again in the future, but not this year. Why? One big reason is the appalling, disgusting content of right wing radio jocks…. Once I discerned the deception they were spinning, and saw their goals of instilling partisan fear and hatred that will endure well beyond the election, I knew a closer look at Obama, unfiltered or interpreted by them, was merited. I really like what I discovered. Obama all the way! He's got my vote."
But after he wrote this "Comment" and before I had approved it—according to the standard blogging protocol—he got cold feet; he called to say: "Don't post my response on your blog site." Of course, I didn't.
But my friend's on-and-off comment addressed the issue of public rhetoric, though, and that brought to mind the article written by Evangelical leader James Dobson of "Focus on the Family." His web site posted an article entitled "Letter from 2012 in Obama's America." It is a fictional letter describing social conditions that some think might develop if Obama is President.
Fear is the primary emotion flowing into and out of this letter, something pointed out by numerous responders, including Jim Wallis, on his Sojourner's web site. Both the Dobson piece and the Wallis response are worth reading; they provide a wonderful window into opposite ends of the Evangelical world.
Finally, one friend who supports McCain and can not understand why I will vote for Obama sent a link to this article. It is an African American man explaining why he cannot vote for Obama. He reasoning revolves around two predicable issues: abortion and homosexuality—in my judgment, a very narrow moral spectrum.
This same McCain friend also thinks the large media networks are all biased in favor of Obama so she sent this cartoon. I smiled when I saw it and so can you.


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