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Everybody is different. We all have our own aspirations, frustrations, and principles that guide us through life. The list could go on forever. But if there is one thing that unites us all, that is our desire to feel loved.
We all want to attract more love in our lives because we've come to realize that it's the secret code to true happiness.
In today's day and age, it is easier to interact with others than ever. The irony is that it's harder to form deep, meaningful connections than it has ever been.
As a result, more and more people start feeling lonely. Even worse, they lose hope that true love is somewhere out there waiting for them.
Instead of focusing on the lack of love in your life, why not be a part of the solution? In this article, I am going to give you some life-changing tips on how you can draw more love in your life starting today.
Learn to Love Yourself First
You can't attract more love in your life if you are not happy with yourself. So you need to put yourself first. That's great advice, but how exactly are we supposed to do it? This is what I suggest:
- Spend more quality time alone. I know this sounds like the exact opposite of what you need. However, before you can learn to love yourself, you have to get to know yourself. Set some time aside for yourself, and spend it thinking about what makes you … you.
- Reach out to your higher self. It sounds harder than it truly is. The important thing here is to acknowledge your inner self. Open your heart and start asking yourself questions.
The answers will come, be it through your intuition or even through your dreams.
- Focus on your actions. If you're finding that is too difficult to change how you feel and think about yourself, center your efforts towards what you do. Think of it as a way to "fool" your mind in believing what you want. Soon enough, your thoughts and action will be in sync.
Reveal Your Genuine Self
Masks off.
I know you might be afraid to lay your armor down and show your flaws. We all fear it because it makes us feel "naked" and vulnerable. What we really fear is not being accepted by others and getting hurt.
As scary as it might sound, the only way you are going to attract more love in your life is by being authentic.
Real. Raw. Honest.
If you want to have people in your life who will love you for who you are, you need to be confident and show your true self.
Do your best to engage in meaningful conversations with others. This is the first step towards creating meaningful connections. Sure, not everyone will be willing to open up. Still, it's worth taking the risk to discover those who will.
Need further Advice on How to Attract More Love in Your Life?
Everyone deserves to be loved by the people in their lives. We need love to thrive and feel fulfilled. In fact, it's the only thing we really need.
Creating loving relationships is not easy, but it's always worth it. If you need some help with that, make sure to stay up-to-date with the articles posted on my blog.
You will find more life advice that will help you form meaningful connections and improve all aspects of your life.


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Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson has a message for Republicans seeking an alternative to Donald Trump.
"They should Google 'Gary Johnson'," Johnson told The Hill in a phone interview on Friday.
The former Republican governor of New Mexico got about 1.3 million votes as the Libertarian standard-bearer in 2012.
He's seeking the party's nomination again in 2016, and is hopeful that he's about to get a moment in the spotlight as "Never Trump" Republicans furiously scramble for a viable alternative to challenge Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton in the general election.
Johnson says the attention he's getting from the media in recent weeks has increased exponentially.
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Why are the graphics choppy?
Choppy graphics caused by various issues. The following steps may help increase your computers performance and reduce graphics issues. Sometimes lag, connectivity and graphics card issues can look quite similar, so make sure your check out our other troubleshooting guides if these steps don't resolve your issues.
Check that your computer meets minimum requirements
Does your computer meet the minimum requirements for your game?
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Restart your computer
Restarting cleans out your computer's memory and restarts its drivers. This often fixes problems.
Update Windows
Keeping Windows up to date protects your computer from security threats and also increases your system performance. Make sure your drivers are up to date. We recommend updating Windows as often as possible.
Close extra background applications
Are you surfing the Web, streaming media, or downloading a file while playing? Any one of these things can decrease your games' performance. Close all non-essential programs before launching your game. You can do this from the Windows Task Manager, which you can access by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete on your keyboard.
Scan disk and disk defrag
By default, Windows will do this automatically, but scanning and defragmenting your hard drive can help improve your computer's performance.
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Set your power options to High Performance
Power conserving options in Windows may cause frame rate issues and choppy graphics. If your computer is set to "Balanced" or "Power Saver", your CPU may not be getting enough power to run your game at its best.
To verify that you are giving your computer all the power it needs follow these steps:
- Click the Start button or Windows icon
- Type "Power Options" into the Search programs and files field
- Click on Power Options
- Change your computer to "High Performance"
Update your video card drivers.
Up to date drivers are critical for ensuring your computer works properly. You might think that if you've recently run a windows update to patch your computer, you have the latest drivers. Unfortunately, Microsoft does not always have the latest driver patches; they only accept WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Lab) certified drivers. ATI and NVidia don't always certify their drivers, so to get the latest drivers sometimes you may need to visit ATI and NVidia.


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Volunteer Application
Suncoast Humane Society encourages the participation of volunteers who support our mission "to reduce the number of homeless animals and improve the quality of life." Suncoast Humane Society operates an "open admissions" animal care center (shelter) and promotes compassionate, humane care and treatment for all animals. We provide community outreach, humane education, and many programs designed to help both people and animals.
If you agree with our mission and wish to apply for a volunteer position, please complete the Volunteer Application below. The information on this form will help us to determine the appropriate volunteer position.
After your submission our Volunteer Services Manager, Dawn Froncek, will be in touch to schedule your volunteer orientation.
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Acres: 313.8 +/- Acres
Location: Lamb County, TX, 9 miles east of the West Texas town of Muleshoe, TX, 70 miles N.W. from Lubbock, about 100 miles S.W. of Amarillo. The land has highway access on HWY 70.
Comments: 308.3 Acres of this property are in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Land. CRP pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. This property has a contract through 2021 and is paid $14,490 annually to adhere to the Conservation Plan promoting plant diversity and wildlife benefits, while protecting soil and water resources. Existing grass cover will be maintained in accordance with CRP contract requirements. Livestock shall be excluded from the contract area.
Terrain: Flat
Fences: None
Grasses: Native
Leases: 308.3 acres are in the CRP program from 2011-2021.
When buying property, offered by Southwest Ranch & Farm Sales, the buyer's agent, if applicable, must be identified on first contact and must be present at initial showing of the property in order to participate in real estate commission. If this condition is not met, fee participation, if any, will be at sole discretion of Southwest Ranch & Farm Sales.


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Stream Free Medtiations with Insight Timer
Listen to Jo Ablett's free meditations from Breathe and In My Quiet Body on Insight Timer, online or via the App. Meditation music by Zac Ablett.
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In my Quiet Body - Childrens' guide to Meditation
Activities to encourage children to create quite time to find a place within to rest, and find refuge from outer stimulation.


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Chicago transplant and Midwest native with gigs editing literary journals, arts journalism publications, translating French, and documenting the Chicago arts scene. I was raised in Akron, Ohio, home of DEVO, The Pretenders, The Waitresses and the Black Keys. I've lived in Montreal, Prague, Italy and Austria on brief art stints. My work has appeared in Everyday Genius, Requited, HTMLGiant, Midwestern Gothic, elimae, Red Lightbulbs, Metazen, ANOBIUM, and in collaborative works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and Academy of Fine Arts, Prague.
I'm an editor at http://giganticsequins.com, http://mattermonthly.com, http://fnewsmagazine.com and http://AnobiumLit.com.
You can also find me on my bike.
New Order, Chromatics, Xiu Xiu, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Wild Flag, St. Vincent, Marnie Stern, Cold Cave, David Bowie, Morrissey, Zola Jesus, Chairlift, Vivian Girls, The Mountain Goats, Bikini Kill, Nine Inch Nails, Twin Shadow, Sharon van Etten, NPR
Beyonce winning the Superbowl and Jennifer Lawrence winning life.
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Aldermaston was a place in England, located about four days' walk from London.
Aldermaston was the site of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. Protesters from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament annually marched to Aldermaston, though by 1960 they had changed direction and marched from Aldermaston to London. (PROSE: Come Friendly Bombs...)
Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright participated in the Aldermaston marches prior to 1963. It was on the marches that they first became friends. (AUDIO: The Doctor's Tale)
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Though it's possible that a real world location doesn't exist in the same geographic space in the Doctor Who universe, such cases are few and far between. Thus, the map at right is probably a good indicator of the DWU location of Aldermaston.


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"Verdi was a rock star," said Suzanne Rorick, executive director of the Toledo Opera before the curtain rose on La Traviata, first production of the 53rd season.
That's no exaggeration: the 19th century Italian composer inspired riots in Milan with the premieres of several operas, so popular was his work with his countrymen.
At student night on Wednesday the reception by a large, very young crowd in the Valentine Theatre was rock-star enthusiastic. The applause clearly celebrated both the rich assemblage of tender melodies that propel the tragic tale of Violetta Valery straight to the heart, and the cast of this production who brought Verdi's music and Francesco Maria Piave's libretto alive with impressive vocal and dramatic performances.
In soprano Sarah Jane McMahon the company has found an actress with a brilliant, even, and infinitely flexible voice and a singer who knows how to fully inhabit a part. Her Violetta was equal parts vamp and saint, all party-hearty in one scene, self-sacrificing lover in the next. Even her extended death scene was graceful and believable, musically convincing.
Her romantic partner, Alfredo, performed by last minute stand-in Jonathan Boyd, is ardent, impulsive, and sensitive -- and that's just his acting. His tenor sound is rich and rounded with warm color to enhance a most wonderful nuanced performance. (Shawn Mathey, the original cast member, had to cancel last weekend. This makes Boyd's debut performance even more impressive.)
Toledo has seen Scott Bearden in several lively or even comedic roles. This time, Bearden's rich and supple baritone became the voice of painful family directive. In the very moving second act, his long and varied solos and duets with McMahon are a high point of the entire evening.
This trio of principals is surrounded by a wealth of strong and distinctive supporting singers such as Rebecca O-G Eaddy (Annina), Adam Cavagnaro (Marquis d'Obigny), Edward Hanlon (Dr. Grenvil), and James Benjamin Rodgers (Gaston, Alfredo's friend). Bass Sean Cooper, as the Baron, was convincingly powerful, physically and vocally, and Cynthian Brundage conjured a vivid hostess, Flora Bervoix.
Wisely prepared by Kevin Bylsma, the Toledo Opera Chorus was an essential and energizing element in elaborate party scenes in Act I and Act II, Scene 2. Their sound was mellow and balanced yet very clear with excellent diction.
Director Fenlon Lamb's staging made the most of all this talent against a simplified yet evocative set.
Under James Meena's direction, the Toledo Symphony has never sounded better in the Valentine pit. Meena asked for and received a transparent layered effect that never outdid the singers yet provided the essential musical underpinnings.
Rock on, Verdi! Rock on, Toledo Opera!
Toledo Opera presents La Traviata at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Valentine Theatre. Tickets are $25-$75 at 419-255-7464 or toledoopera.org.
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Paris – Total has inaugurated its revamped Carling – Saint-Avold petrochemical complex in eastern France following three years of transformation works.
In September 2013, Total announced that it would adapt the Carling site, investing close to €200 million to upgrade existing facilities and build new, higher value-added units to improve the site's competitiveness. The Carling - Saint-Avold complex has been turned into a leading polymer production site in Europe.
"Announced in 2013, the Carling upgrade project has been successfully completed" said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Total. "The complex has transitioned from a site producing commodities facing intense competition to a high value site aligned with market demand. In 2013, the Group pledged to an ambitious adaptation plan for Carling, thereby securing the future of all those concerned. I would like to thank the teams that made this model evolution possible. I am proud to say that Total has fulfilled its pledge."
The adaptation of the Carling - Saint-Avold complex did not involve layoffs or compulsory staff transfers. Each employee was offered a personalized plan, such as transfers to other positions within the Group, retirement or assistance to create their own businesses.
The Carling - Saint-Avold Complex Today
- A top-tier polymers site in Europe: Polystyrene production capacity was increased to make it Total's leading site in Europe; the polyethylene unit was upgraded to deliver advanced plastics (e.g. health care market); and a unit was built to manufacture polypropylene compounds to meet automotive market demand for innovative and lighter plastics to replace steel and thereby make vehicles more fuel-efficient.
- Total's European center for hydrocarbon resins: The site now houses Cray Valley Europe headquarters and R&D center, and it also serves as a logistics hub; a new unit was built producing high valued-added RICON® and KRASOL® resins offering exceptional adhesion, longevity and damping properties; and finally, upgrade works were performed on a unit producing premium odorless, transparent CLEARTACK® resins.
- To meet its commitments to customers, Total invested in logistics to ensure the delivery of ethylene and propylene after the steam cracker was shut down in October 2015.
- To support local stakeholders, the Group signed four agreements with the French authorities. Total Développement Régional provided support to partner companies impacted by the changes at the site. Total and other companies with activities at the complex together created the Chemesis association to improve competitiveness by sharing services and utilities and to enhance the complex's ability to attract new businesses.
Cautionary note
This press release, from which no legal consequences may be drawn, is for information purposes only. The entities in which TOTAL S.A. directly or indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. TOTAL S.A. has no liability for their acts or omissions. In this document, the terms "Total" and "Total Group" are sometimes used for convenience where general references are made to TOTAL S.A. and/or its subsidiaries. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" may also be used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them.
This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TOTAL S.A. nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, where the first event in conjunction with the publication of Pictura: Faeries (an in-progress snippet of which I shared here) will be held in early October. I visited it and spoke to one of the curators on Thursday.
I will be giving a short talk about my work and doing a little drawing/colouring with attendees. I will of course post details here nearer the time.


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Las Vegas – Federal authorities have been placed on alert as a Secret Federal Grand Jury has convened somewhere in the U.S. to consider charges that Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson, has personal involvement of crimes admitted to by the Sands Corporation. Sands is a group of Nevada based, International gaming companies.
The possibility of this scenario came to my attention while being held in Miami Federal Detention Center. The Federal prisoner in the cell next to mine came to me for advice.
He had been approached by the Las Vegas FBI with the requirement to testify against his former associate, Sheldon Adelson, or face additional prosecution which could land him in Federal Prison for an additional 25 years.
He further explained that his other former associates were being summoned to testify. He feared for his life and the life of his wife. Alderson is known for biting when cornered. And he has a very long reach!
I advised my neighbor that to spend 25 years more in Federal prison was a death sentence for him as his health was poor to begin with and the health care system was very poor in prison.
I received a message early this week that the process has begun. My friend, since released from Federal Prison after serving his term, was taken back into federal custody by authorities. His wife has been placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program to protect her from any attempts to silence her and her husband by the Adelson Organization.
A little history concerning the Adelson Organization is appropriate here for those of you who are unaware of his empire. Federal Money Laundering charges where settled by the Sands Corporation in August 2013. Sands Corporation agreed to repay the federal government more than $47 million to resolve a money-laundering investigation which cast an unwanted glare on Mr. Adelson and his gambling empire. See Article
However, during the course of the investigation, numerous references to additional activities by the Gaming Boss and his staff led prosecutors to open investigations into those and other activities. His involvement in the Payday Loans arena and processing of internet gaming proceeds came into focus.
Credible sources from within the Department of Justice have stated that investigations have proven fruitful to the point that a Federal Grand Jury has been convened in secret. At the Federal level, Grand Juries can, and do, investigate criminal activity, especially organized crime.
Due to the Gaming Bosses purported past activities and tie into organized crime, Grand Jury witnesses have been entered into the Witness Protection Program, and stepped-up surveillance of the targets is in place.
Sources from within the Adelson organization have stated that, "There is a lot of movement going on. Attorneys and political contacts are involved in moving monies, selling assets, and preparing a backup to move them to a safe jurisdiction".
It is reported that the Adelson organization is using Israeli contacts to arrange flight to one of nine destinations. Negotiations with those countries are currently underway. These actions on the part of Adelson's employees indicate that there may be an attempt to flee prosecution on the Adelson organization's part.
Federal officials have beefed upsurveillance of the members of the Adelson organization.
"He has the contacts and ability to move quickly", a Federal source has stated.
Adelson has a fleet of Boeing 747′s and other aircraft with the ability to fly to hundreds of international destinations, including the destination on the top of Adelson's amnesty list, China
Sources tell us that among Federal criminal violations currently being considered are:
But the goings on behind the closed doors of the grand jury room have remained a secret. Grand juries — first recognized in the Magna Carta, the English legal charter, in 1215 — have been around for centuries. But their procedures are unfamiliar to most people outside the legal system.
The concept of the grand jury was so firmly established in the law that the Founding Fathers provided for grand juries in the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment says that "no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury…"
There are several reasons why grand jury proceedings are a secret. Witnesses appearing before a grand jury have a right to an attorney, but the lawyer must stay outside the room. Like trial juries, grand jury deliberations are conducted in secret. Only the grand jury, the prosecutor, the witness under examination, the court reporter and an interpreter (if one is required) may be present in the grand jury room.
But unlike a trial jury, a grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence — only whether there's probable cause to believe a person or persons committed a crime. Whereas a trial jury reaches a verdict on whether the accused is convicted or acquitted, a grand jury can decide whether to bring charges via a written indictment. The federal grand jury hears evidence presented by a federal prosecutor. Download the Federal Grand Jury Handbook
The grand jury has no investigative staff of its own, so it relies on the prosecutor's information and expertise. The prosecutor shapes the case before the grand jury, deciding which witnesses will be called and what evidence to present. The grand jury may ask to call additional witnesses if necessary.
It is customary for the prosecutor to question a witness first, followed by a grand jury foreperson. Then, other members of the grand jury may question the witness. Often the jurors will ask the prosecutor to ask a question, rather than asking it themselves.
A witness may ask to leave the room to speak with their attorney but the lawyer is then at a disadvantage, having not heard the proceedings. A witness may also invoke the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and refuse to answer a question.
Federal grand juries are composed of 16 to 23 individuals selected at random "from a fair cross section of the community" in the district in which the grand jury convenes, according to the Federal Grand Jury Handbook. The names are generally drawn from lists of registered voters. Twelve of the minimum 16 members required to be present must vote in favor of an indictment before it can be returned.
The Grand Jury is set to hear testimony from a large number of witnesses. The witnesses being brought in from around the world include former associates of Adelson. Many former associates are serving time in Federal Prison, State Prison and/or are in the Witness Protection Program.On specific information received, the U.S. has summoned foreign and domestic officials who were found receiving monies for favors from Adelson and his special interest group. Several foreign law enforcement officers and politicians involved with Adelson in various illegal activities have also been summoned.
The Grand Jury is set to hear testimony from a large number of witnesses. The witnesses being brought in from around the world include former associates of Adelson. Many former associates are serving time in Federal Prison, State Prison and/or are in the Witness Protection Program.
On specific information received, the U.S. has summoned foreign and domestic officials who were found receiving monies for favors from Adelson and his special interest group. Several foreign law enforcement officers and politicians involved with Adelson in various illegal activities have also been summoned.
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Here it is May 2010. The warnings have been loud and clear that the judgment of God is eminent and is happening at the same time. From Obama bowing to other heads of State. To him saying we are no longer a Christian nation. From him not attending the National Day of Prayer. To a Wisconsin federal judge ruling that said day is unconstitutional. We are nation under siege: Politically, economically, culturally, and most importantly, spiritually. Why? How we view things (e.g. Biblical worldview) shape the culture, shapes how we do business, and shapes what we determine what is considered right and wrong in government and society at large.
When each of these instances are addressed to the Church Leadership what is their response? Pray for our President, Pray for our Courts. When will we learn that prayer – While it is sorely needed, while it is truly necessary. Prayer by itself is not enough. Yes, we need to not only shout the message "Jesus is Lord" but we need to shout "Our government belongs to Him" also. Then once the message is uttered, we need to act on it.
How do we act on it? Scripture says, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (See II Timothy 2:15). This not only means that Scripture is preached correctly in the pulpit. This also means that you apply Scripture correctly in your everyday living. This would include how you vote and holding politicians accountable for their character that's in them and the promises they made, which is why you cast your vote for them in the first place. It is accountability from you and conviction from God that will cause the politician to toe the line. Conviction from God will not come to the ungodly, so why would you vote for them? When the ungodly do make it into office, why would pray for them to make Godly decisions when they can't hear God in the first place? I am very aware of that Scripture says, "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour (See I Timothy 2:1-3)
However, when you look at the political context, none of these people were elected. Therefore, you did not have a choice whether they ruled over you or not. So if you wanted to live, praying for them would be a good thing. We in America have a choice of who to rule over us. From the President to the school board Trustee and everywhere in between. Since God created government and our system installs leaders via elections and not by edict, the stewardship of our government does not fall on God. It falls squarely on our shoulders. We pray for His direction, but the choice and the accountability for that choice is all on us. Ask yourself when was the last time you heard that on Sunday Morning?
There are many in the Church that took God's gift called the vote and squandered it on a candidate that looked like them. Who had a party affiliation the same as them. Yet sadly, these candidates did not have the same values as them and we were too blind to see it. In November we have the opportunity to make it right. Regardless of what the Pastor says to you personally or in the pulpit corporately, we have an obligation to find candidates that reflect a Biblical worldview. We are then mandated by God to seek them out, pray them in , then vote them in.
The choice is yours: Stay with your Pastor and the rest of the church clique and do nothing. Or get in the game and exercise your freedom and your vote before both of them are taken away from you.


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Iceland Defends Hunting Endangered Whales, Forgets About The Whole "Endangered" Part
The Icelandic government, which still conducts a yearly whaling hunt, publicly defended its catch limits as "sustainable" despite serious protests against whaling conducted this year. This claim of "sustainability" seems fishy when according to Iceland's own data, over half of the whales it expects to harvest are endangered.
Undercurrent News reports that Iceland's catch limits for the 2014 and 2015 seasons are set at 229 common minke whales and 154 fin whales. While minke whales are listed by the IUCN as "Least Concern," fin whales are listed as "Endangered," due to years of whaling and major mortality from ship collisions.
The country announced that the catch level for fin whales is around 0.8% of the stock size, while the catch level for minke whales is 0.7% of stock. "The catches are therefore clearly sustainable and consistent with the principle of sustainable development," says Iceland's ministry. There are 20,000 fin whales and at least 30,000 common minke whales in the area where Iceland hunts. While it may seem rational to assume that small numbers mean the catch is sustainable, this is not always so -- especially when it comes to fin whales.
The designation of "endangered" means that the species has declined by more than 70% over the last three generations -- surely not the description of a species that is being sustainably managed. Second, the populations only recovered after whaling was banned -- because the history of hunting fin whales dates back so far, little is known their about actual pre-whaling populations. It's impossible to claim that the species has recovered to pre-whaling numbers when scientists don't really have a sense of what their pre-whaling population was.
Iceland also notes that they are only hunting one of the fin whale's two subspecies -- the North Atlantic (the other subspecies is in the Southern Hemisphere). And while North Atlantic fin whales are faring better than their southern counterparts, the fact that one population is faring well after years of exploitation is no justification to start killing them again.
Iceland's whaling program is contentious in the first place -- whaling was banned by a global moratorium set forth by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 1986. But Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation objected to the moratorium, and continue to whale (Japan does so as well, but under the guise of "scientific research"). In February, the U.S. declared Iceland in defiance of the IWC ban, but failed to impose sanctions.
Iceland has started catching its quota this year -- dozens of whales have already been hauled ashore. But according to an AP report from March, whale meat is piling up in freezers in Japan (Iceland's largest buyer of whale meat), due to declining demand from consumers.
Whale meat not used for study is sold as food in Japan. But according to Fisheries Agency statistics, the amount of whale meat stockpiled in freezers at major Japanese ports totaled about 4,600 tons at the end of 2012, from less than 2,500 tons in 2002.
Greenpeace is currently campaigning against Icelandic whaling, targeting one whaler who controls all of the fin whale exports to Japan. You can learn more about the campaign and send a letter to the White House urging President Obama to impose sanctions on Iceland for its whaling program here.
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Thank you for opening our first newsletter!!!
The Story of Welborn Social Media started in June 2011 when we expanded our Social Media skills beyond Zeb's company, The Tutoring Solution and began running Scrapbook Expo's Twitter account. It has been a whirlwind ever since.
We have the greatest clients! Each of the companies we work with is full of hardworking people. They make our job of promoting their brand extremely rewarding.
Scrapbook Expo is the Premiere Scrapbook Show in the United States. They have 16 shows scheduled in cities across America every year. Since starting their Twitter Account in June, 2011 we have built a following of 3,537 people. To keep this in perspective, the largest ranking account on www.WeFollow.com for a scrapbooking company has just less than 10,000 followers. The owner, Jennifer Davis was so happy with our services, she personally introduced us to her entire list of vendors and informed them that we provide an exceptional service and encouraged them to use us to increase their Social Media presence.
Los Serranos Country Club is home to the longest golf course in Southern California. Originally opened in 1925, the golf course is also one of the oldest in the California. Tennis legend Jack Kramer purchased the golf course in 1961 and the Kramer family has been running it ever since. We began doing Social Media for Los Serranos in July. We update their blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts on a daily basis. As a result, Los Serranos has 3,246 Followers on Twitter, 1,010 people "Like" their page on Facebook and 1,747 people have visited their blog. When reaching the 1,000 mark for followers on the Los Serranos Facebook page, we received many comments on the amazing job we were doing with their Social Media campaign. In fact, Dave Huth wrote, "You guys do a great job with your social media marketing – much better than 99% of local SoCal courses. Kudos to your marketing peeps, Mr. Kramer would be proud!" The Kramer family has been extremely happy with the amount of success Welborn Social Media has had in reaching out to customers and told us they've seen a significant increase in revenue since we started their Social Media campaign.
WireSpeed Systems is a global business that buys and sells new and used networking equipment. We began working with WireSpeed Systems in August. They now have 3,054 Twitter followers, 1,324 "Likes" on Facebook and 174 connections on LinkedIn. We have also contacted more than 1,200 people via email. Earlier this month, WireSpeed Systems was chosen as Cisco's SuperFan because of our continued efforts to make our customers aware of the products Cisco offers. Cisco, the top company in the computer networking business, mentioned our company by name and changed their Facebook image to include the WireSpeed Systems logo. Their messages were sent out to more than 225,000 people . . . the people most likely to do business with WireSpeed Systems.
System 1 is an Acoustic Ceiling Removal business located in Southern California. They have more than 30 years of experience removing acoustic (popcorn) ceilings. We began working with System 1 in October. We have had 253 people "Like" their Facebook page and their website has begun to show up much more frequently in organic search results on Google.
DLT Growers is a groundcover wholesale distributor in Southern California. We've been doing web design work for their website which goes live this Thursday, Dec. 1st. (Check it out at www.DLTgrowers.com)
We've done additional graphic design work for Creative Scrapbook Source. And, we're currently developing designs for Big Time Golf.
Earlier this month we attended the 2011 Business Growth Expo in Tempe, AZ. We met so many enthusiastic business men and women from a variety of companies. Attending the Expo was a valuable experience for our company and we're excited about building our relationships with the people we met earlier this month.
Please connect with us at www.WelbornSocialMedia.com, on www.twitter.com/WelbornMedia, on www.facebook.com/WelbornSocialMedia, with Zeb on LinkedIn, and with Lacey on LinkedIn.
We are eager and excited to help small and medium-sized businesses establish and maintain strong relationships with their customers. Give us an opportunity to help you build your business, it'll be one of the best investments you'll ever make.
If you have any questions about Social Media and how it can benefit your business or your friend's business, please ask us.
Blog: Our blog will be updated frequently with tips on how to increase your Social Media presence, company news, information on new businesses we partner with, and anything else we want to share. Here are some of our favorite blog posts so far. Read the ones that interest you and comment freely . . . we love it when people have ideas to contribute!
- The Story of Welborn Social Media – A story of how we got started doing Social Media.
- Designing Welborn Social Media – How Lacey went about designing our website.
- Should My Business Use Social Media? – Zeb explains why Social Media is important for any business wanting to expand/stay competitive.
- Cisco Recognizes WireSpeed Systems as Their SuperFan – Cisco recognized WireSpeed Systems and exposed them to 225,000 potential customers.
- Working from Home: The Good, the Bad and 6 Rules to Make it Work – Lacey talks about how she manages her time when working from home.
- How Will Blogging Help My Business? | 5 Key Benefits Blogging Brings to Any Business – Blogs are important for a variety of reasons. Here are Zeb's top 5.
- A Facebook Thanksgiving – Lacey went to Iowa over Thanksgiving, but didn't miss Thanksgiving at home. How'd she do it? . . . Facebook.
- Social Media Tip | Use Your Business Cards | Get LinkedIn – Put your business cards to use and connect with contacts on LinkedIn.
Free Social Media Consultation – Lastly, we offer free Social Media consultations for businesses. Please pass our message along to anyone who wants to grow their business. When done well, Social Media has proven more effective and less costly than virtually any other form of marketing. Give us an opportunity to share that information with friends, family, or employers who want to expand their business.
Thank you,
Zeb and Lacey Welborn
Welborn Social Media
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The Voice In Her Head Says He S Guilty She Knows He S Innocent.Devon Burges Is In The Throes Of A High Risk Birth When She Learns Of Her Dear Friend S Murder The Police Quickly Name Another Friend As The Chief Suspect, But Devon Doesn T Buy It And Despite Her Difficult Recovery, She Decides To Investigate.Haunted By Postpartum Problems That Manifest As A Cruel Voice In Her Head, Devon Is Barely Getting By Yet Her Instincts Are Still Sharp, And She S Bent On Proving Her Friend S Innocence.But As Devon Digs Into The Evidence, The Voice In Her Head Grows Insistent, The Danger Intense Each Layer Is Darker, Disturbing, And She S Not Sure She Or Her Baby Can Survive What Lies At The Truth.
Vanessa Lillie is originally from Miami, Oklahoma, where she spent a lot of time investigating local ghost stories at the public library After college, she worked in Washington, DC, until moving to Providence, Rhode Island, which she calls home with her husband and dinosaur aficionado son Smitten with the smallest state, she enjoys organizing book events and literary happenings around town.
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hemp,common name for a tall annual herb (Cannabis sativa) of the family Cannabinaceae, native to Asia but now widespread because of its formerly large-scale cultivation for the bast fiber (also called hemp) and for the drugs it yields. Known and cultivated in ancient China, the plant was introduced into Europe before the Christian era. In the United States it was cultivated for fiber chiefly in the Midwest, but competition from synthetic materials led to reduced crops, and antidrug legislation led to a federal ban (1970) on hemp growing without a permit. Federal legislation in 2014 eased restrictions on the growing of industrial hemp (which has very little drug content) for research purposes, and additional legislation in 2018 permitted the regulated commercial growing of industrial hemp. The fiber, retted from the stem, was one of the most important for various kinds of cordage; it was also used in making paper, cloth (canvas and other kinds), oakum for calking ships, and other products. The male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. The chemical derived from the female flowering tops in strains bred for their drug content is used medicinally; the tops are also the source of marijuanamarijuana
or marihuana,
drug obtained from the flowering tops, stems, and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa (see hemp) or C. indica; the latter species can withstand colder climates.
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, resin extracted from the flower clusters and top leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa, and C. indica. Hashish, called charas in India, is the most potent grade of cannabis and is obtained from cultivated plants grown in hot, moist climates.
..... Click the link for more information. . Hemp seed is used as bird food, and the oil from the seeds is used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and soap and in cooking. The dried leaves are used in Asia for a beverage. The word hemp is used in combination for several other kinds of fiber plants, notably Manila hempManila hemp,
the most important of the cordage fibers. It is obtained chiefly from the Manila hemp plant (Musa textilis) of the family Musaceae (banana family). It is grown mainly in its native Philippine Islands, where it has been cultivated since the 16th cent.
..... Click the link for more information. and sisal hempsisal hemp
[from Sisal, former chief port of Yucatan], important cordage fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal hemp plant, an extensively cultivated tropical agave (family Agavaceae or Liliaceae).
..... Click the link for more information. . The true hemp plant is related to the hophop,
herbaceous perennial vine of the family Moraceae (mulberry family), widely cultivated since early times for brewing purposes. The commercial hop (Humulus lupulus
..... Click the link for more information. , which is used in making beer. Hemp is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Urticales, family Cannabinaceae.
One of the oldest cultivated crops, its use dates back to the stone age. Hemp is one of the most environmentally friendly fibers in the world and requires no pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and it uses very little water. Hemp exhibits eight times the strength of cotton and can be woven into a variety of textures. Although currently illegal to cultivate in the United States, hemp is a fast-growing, environmentally sound substitute for cotton and wood fibers that requires little or no chemicals to produce paper, textiles, and a variety of other products.
the coarse bast fiber from the stem of hemp plants (Cannabis sativa). The bast fibers from other plant species are also called hemp, for example, Manila hemp. Industrial hemp consists of elementary fibers measuring 14–15 mm long that are glued together. Fibers more than 700 mm long are obtained by breaking and scutching the washed and dried stems of C. sativa. Short fibers measuring 175–250 mm long are obtained from cleaning the by-products of scutching; they are also obtained from the short, matted, entangled, low-quality straw. Hemp is used to manufacture rope, string, twine, fishnets, canvas, sailcloth, and materials for furniture upholstery and drapery.
1. an annual strong-smelling Asian plant, Cannabis sativa, having tough fibres, deeply lobed leaves, and small greenish flowers: family Cannabidaeceae
2. the fibre of this plant, used to make canvas, rope, etc.
3. any of several narcotic drugs obtained from some varieties of this plant, esp from Indian hemp


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I am currently celebrating my 15th year working with Upper Deck and I am always amazed by how much I have learned and grown in my time here. But you don't have to work for the company for over a decade to learn about the business. In fact, we have a new crop of interns that work with us each semester and frequently over the winter and summer breaks who love being able to learn about the sports and entertainment collectibles industry first-hand. Just recently we were privileged to have Taylor Madigan and Bill Chen working with us over the winter break. These Cal Berkeley freshmen were a huge help to our marketing and entertainment teams. Here's a little bit on what they enjoyed most from their experience working with UD:
"For the past few weeks we had the wonderful opportunity of interning at Upper Deck. This has been a fantastic first internship for the both of us! We were surrounded by a supportive and helpful team and gained valuable hands-on experience in areas such as marketing, research and customer care.
"Much of our time at Upper Deck revolved around the development and promotion of the new Marvel deck-building game called Legendary™. At first, our perspective was that of consumers unfamiliar with deck-building games, but under the guidance of the game developers, we quickly mastered the game's concepts and were able to assist the team with promoting the fun of the game in the market.
"Although Legendary™ contains over 500 playable cards with more on the way, the game itself is very easy to learn. The game brings to life some of Marvel's most memorable characters and the original artwork is beautifully crafted where players often stop to admire some of the scenes depicted. The game contains competitive and co-operative elements, appealing to the cutthroat and the collaborative player; but more than anything, it is just a lot of fun to play!
"It was a rewarding experience working with the talented and creative Upper Deck staff who work on Legendary™ and it is clear to us the game has a bright future. Being able to learn how a company works to develop a game like this and roll it out to their fans was awesome to behold. There was so much happening behind the scenes that fans don't realize happens in bringing a game like this to market, but we are sure happy we were able to learn about it as it was an eye-opening experience to say the least. Thanks for the opportunity Upper Deck!"
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January 25, 2015
I recently engaged in a little pas de deux, fully aware of what was going on. After careful deliberation, I chose to take steps that would ultimately be to my advantage. Games are fun!
So, now a certain someone knows that I wasn't bluffing – the screenshots really DO exist. Perhaps I should share the others, as well… I know a couple of people who would find them to be quite eye-opening. Decisions, decisions…


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MAIA, developing a network of MPAs on the Atlantic coast
MAIA, a European cooperation project, aims to create a network of managers and parties involved in marine protected areas.
This technical group, that makes proposals at an international level in terms of definition, governance and management, works on the deployment of a representative, coherent, efficient, and accepted network of marine protected areas along the Atlantic coast.
Objective: sharing our experience
From the Shetland Islands to the Azores, from the United Kingdom to Portugal, the conservation of marine biodiversity is at the heart of national and international preoccupations, notably, through the creation of marine protected areas.
Behind the "MPA" acronym (marine protected area), there is a diversity of tools, approaches, and end points that it is important to understand better.
The objective of MAIA partners is to promote and share this wealth and these differences to better understand and therefore promote the development of a network of coherent, efficient, and accepted marine protected areas along the Atlantic coast.
The project's offical website :
To accompany this process, the MAIA European cooperation project:
- Promotes and provides structure for the sharing of experiences, the pooling of approaches and knowledge;
- Works on the creation of common methodologies;
- Participates in the emergence of a technical network of marine protected area managers.
2010 – 2012 action plan
Technical workshops on management problems common to the marine protected areas of the Atlantic Arc:
- the setting up of indicators in MPAs, management strategies;
- the definition and implementation of management plans;
- the integration of people in the MPA definition and management process.
These workshops bring together the numerous people involved in the definition and management of marine protected areas: managers, scientists, users of the sea including fishery professionals.
Visits to sites in each partner country in order to exchange information and share knowledge and know-how between countries and marine protected area managers.
A dedicated website that includes:
- a private collaborative area;
- a document database;
- an SIG database feeding the geo-portal and the dynamic editorial pages.
This database will enable a reference point of the state of marine protected areas on the Atlantic coast to be created.
Field studies carried out by partners that meet their own requirements and feed exchanges within the network.
The creation and distribution of documentary resources: field studies, crossover analysis, methodological guides, workshop reports and themed documents on MPAs.
MAIA: a European project
MAIA is financed by the Interreg IV B Atlantic Area programme within the framework of priority 2 "protecting, securing, and sustainably promoting the marine and coastal environment".
Coming from four European countries (United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal) the nine project partners are involved in the definition and management of marine protected areas. The Agence des Aires Marines Protégées is the project leader.
The MAIA project partnership
United Kingdom
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
Natural England
South West Food and Drink – Finding Sanctuary
Agence des Aires Marines Protégées (AAMP)
Association du Grand Littoral Atlantique (AGLIA)
Comité National des Pêches et des Elevages Marins (CNPMEM)
Xunta de Galicia – Consellería do Mar
Universidad de A Coruña – Recursos Marinos y Pesquerías
Instituto Nacional do Recursos Biológico I.P. (INRB I.P./IPIMAR)
Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade (ICNB)
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The first version of workshop activities concerning management strategies in MPAs (Sesimbra - Portugal – November 2010)
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Dress: Forever 21. Shoes: Nine West. Clutch: Zara. Necklace: Anthropologie. Rings: Kate Spade, Ardene. Sunglasses: Chanel.
"Hurry, hurry!" was what both my Man and I started screaming as it started to rain the moment we walked out the door to take these photos. I said, "Oh no, my suede shoes!" He said, "Your shoes?! What about the camera?!" Obviously, we have different priorities in life.


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The thighs are one of the biggest areas of concern for women and for good reason. Thighs rubbing together is not only a pain in finding good looking fitted clothes, but it can also be painful!
Thighs are a minor muscle group in our lower body compared to our quads, hamstrings and glutes, so it is an area we have to spend some quality time working.
Here are 5 fantastic moves that will work your inner thighs like no other! Try 3 sets of each exercise 2-3 times a week – mind you, your thighs will hurt after the workout but it's a hurt-so-good feeling every women should really look forward to.
What you need:
- Dumbbell or Kettlebell
- Exercise Band
- Medicine Ball
- Stability Ball
Exercise #1 – Wide Plie Squat
- Start out with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart and point your toes outward.
- Hold your dumbbell or kettlebell out in front of you and squat.
- Making sure you keep your back slightly bent.
- Your butt should stick out like you are sitting in a chair.
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Exercise #2 – Table Top Side Kicks
- Get down on all fours, making sure your back is straight and your hands are under your shoulders, knees under your hips.
- Lift your right leg and cross it behind your left leg, tapping your right toe to the floor. From there, lift your leg back up and kick it to your right side.
- Try to lift it as high as your hip and kick it as far forward as you can. Cross it back behind your left leg and tap the floor. That's one rep.
- Do as many sidekicks as you can in 30 seconds then switch legs for another 30 seconds.
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Exercise #3 – Medicine Ball Thigh Press
- Lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, put the medicine ball between your knees.
- Lift your butt off the ground and focus on keeping your core tight while remaining as straight as you can–don't let your butt droop towards the floor.
- Slowly squeeze your knees together for 30 seconds then rest for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
- To intensify this exercise, lift your hips up while still squeezing the medicine ball!
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Exercise #4 – Standing Side Leg Extension
- Take your exercise band and tie it around your legs. Aim to have it resting above your ankle. Stand hip-width apart.
- Shift your weight to your left foot and pick up your right foot, keeping your right leg straight. Raise your right leg up and to the side until you really feel the band pulling against your leg.
- Slowly lower your leg back to your left foot, but do NOT set it down. That is one rep.
- Do as many as you can for 30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat for another 30 seconds.
Exercise #5- Stability Ball Twists
- Lie down on your back, legs fully extended and both hands holding a dumbell straight up.
- Place the exercise ball between your feet. Lift your legs, keeping them straight and really squeeze the exercise ball. Turn the ball to the left with your legs so that your right foot is above your left.
- Do not rotate your upper body. Only twist your legs.
- Rotate the ball through the middle and to your right, so now your left foot is above your right. For extra core work, lift your shoulders off the mat, hovering your upper body above the floor as you twist side to side.
- Turn the ball to the left and right as many times as you can in 60 seconds.
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In cooperation with the Nautical Maritime Center Porto Montenegro - Tivat, prestigious British Academy for the training of seafarers opens the department in Montenegro. Warsash Superyacht Academy offers training for nautical and shipbuilding personnel. They also offer training for the so-called "White staff" (stewardess, hostesses and catering staff). By opening this training center, WSA will improve its training facilities, while Porto Montenegro will further expand its services for superyachts.
Warsash Superyacht Academy will launch of courses in Montenegro this autumn.
Current and planned investment includes:
· High tech campuses for deck and engineering training;
· A state-of-the art simulation centre with six full-mission bridges and an engine room;
· Safety training centre including a purpose-built fire school, helicopter underwater escape trainer, survival pool and medical rooms;
· GMDSS radio communications and dynamic positioning (DP) facilities;
· New cyber security centre with cutting-edge interactive training suites;
· New superyacht training facilities at Porto Montenegro;
· New superyacht master's degree, MSc Superyacht Design;
· Two new vessels at the world's leading ship-handling centre.
Marina with 450 berths (up to 250 meters), 24 hours of assistance for captains and crew, VAT benefits, seafaring training center, agents, brokers, nearby shipyards, makes Porto Montenegro a real yachting homeport base in the Mediterranean.
Experts in the field of nautical, engineering and maritime management are available to your needs be promptly realized in a better way.
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Hello, kids!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and encouragement. How lucky can a girl get!
December 7th is the bazaar at the high school gym Wolf Point. I am working on new pieces for the event and would love to see you! This year I'll be offering a limited number of 2014 calendars. I had hoped to complete a new book in time but that isn't going to happen. "The best laid plans of mice and men...."
I'd love to see you at the bazaar so stop and visit if you get the chance and be sure to sign up to win! As always, the bazaar is going to be full of "shopportunities" and local artist Lance Johnson is even rumored to be there, although I have yet to confirm this.
Now, back to the report. This edition covers Gibson Dam. Enjoy!
High water mark is just that. A mark!
The bigger picture.
How it came to be.
How it once was.
Aptly named: Sun River Canyon.
Winter taunting.
"The kiss of the sun for pardon,
the song of the birds for mirth,
one is nearer gods heart in a garden,
than anywhere on earth." - seen high above Gibson Reservoir.
A tiny bit of concrete went into that dam!
Why are the shorelines "shapely"?
Deco edge.
Ragged and jagged.
Up next: The view below!
"Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment." - Tony Robbins


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Desirée is the Accommodation Services Lead at ICTE. Originally from South Africa, Desirée has lived and worked abroad in both Europe and Asia before immigrating to Australia 6 years ago.
Desirée previously managed a busy tuition centre in Brisbane and worked in the United Kingdom in a very similar role as her current ICTE position.
Desirée's education background coupled with her previous accommodation experience makes the ICTE Homestay office a natural fit.
- Master of Arts (International Relations) 2011
- Graduate Diploma (Teaching and Learning) 2010
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) 2001


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The Somali of the United States are a diaspora people who fled their native Somalia when their country collapsed in 1991. It is estimated that nearly 1 million Somalis fled Somalia in 1991 to Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti. More affluent Somalis escaped to Western Europe and eventually to the United States of America (USA). A 2000 report by the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) records 5,200 Somali refugees being granted asylum in the USA. This small number has continued to grow, however. 2003 US Census data shows the Somali population in the USA at 30,000, however, the current population estimates range between 30,000 and 150,000. Data is hard to gather because multiple Somali families in the USA often live in one domicile and fear the landlord may evict for over occupancy.
Where Are they Located?
Somalis in the USA primarily live in 3 cities: 1) Minneapolis, MN; 2) Columbus, OH; and, 3) Seattle, WA (listed in order of population). However, Somalis are also a part of what is called "second migration." Initially most Somalis were placed in Virginia, near Washington, D.C. However, due to economic reasons many Somalis moved away from Washington, D.C. to the areas listed above. Smaller numbers of Somalis have moved to Lewiston-Portland, ME and to other rural areas.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The influx of Somali immigrants has been met with mixed reaction. They often face prejudice on many levels. Most Somali immigrants do not speak English finding it difficult to understand available governmental services but also causing some service providers to ignore them because of the language barrier. They also face the challenge of adjusting to a new culture and prejudice against Islam after 9/11. Lastly, Somalis in the USA struggle to find affordable housing in the cities where they live.
What Are Their Beliefs?
An intrinsic link exists between the history of Somalia and history of Islam. Daarood and Isaaq, for whom two Somali family clans are named, are believed to have brought the Islamic faith to Somalia. Much debate about the veracity of these claims exists. Lewis, however, argues that Islam made its appearance in Somali "shortly after Hijrah†and entrenched itself in the local landscape by the 9th or 10th Century B.C. The historical trajectory would correlate to the overall account of the spread of Islam into the Horn of Africa. Somalis, by and large, practice Sufism. Classic Sufism believes intimate relationship with Allah can be obtained before one dies. Intimacy with God, for the Sufi, comes by following "tariqah" (the path). The disciplines practiced along tariqah vary but the result should be "ma'rifa," or "absorption into God."


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Walking home in Milano past Piazza D'uomo and Piazza degli Affari.
Thursday, 30 June 2011
As I walked home from the shops...
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Monday, 20 June 2011
3 different looks at White Milan
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Sunday, 19 June 2011
Low crotches at White Milan
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Friday, 17 June 2011
Just outside Saint Tropez
Viviane's place just outside Saint Tropez as featured in Elle Decoration UK.
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Monday, 13 June 2011
Fancy a dip?
|I feel like diving into a pool now...but as I'm not lucky enough to have a pool
like one of these in my humble apartment, I'll get myself off to the gym.
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Care Label at White Milano
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Sunday, 5 June 2011
Denim-PRPS & Ralph Lauren
|Ralph Lauren
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Hartford Denim Company
'The 'Hartford Denim Company' of Hartford, CT. U.S.A. hand craft jeans out of denim, from the most renowned American manufacturer 'Cone Mills'. One pair of jeans takes between ten and twenty hours to create because of the care and personalization put into their work. They use vintage machines which they find on Craigslist to sew the many different coloured threads they may use on one garment. I admire their attention to detail and the the accessories they create for the jeans. Their jeans are then guarantee for life, which means that as long as they are still in business they'll patch or repair your Hartford Denims for you.
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Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Progress is made step by step
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GM: Mike
- Andrew playing Orion
- Rebekah playing Yasmin
- Rachael playing Racquel
- Camrin playing Anton
- Faye playing Tenlaid
Meal: Watermellon, Salsa, Casper Dogs
Started with meeting the new characters. Went to the candy store and got some Jelly Beans. Then the Jewelry store where ORION got his Ring fixed (Two Rings). Then asked the Royals for a map to track the man who had ORION's dagger.
They took off, encountered some Kobolds during SECOND watch. ORION was able to convince them to help the King. Took them to the King for negotiations.
Start at 4:30pm Local. End at 10pm. After event game 'Betrayal at house on the Hill' – Heroes WON!
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This Merlot wine has a beautiful ruby color with a tinge of purple highlights. This elegance in a bottle has a tinge of finesse which marries the flavors of cassis, plums, vanilla, coconuts and brioche beautifully. We're sure this combination will work till the end of time (till death do they part).


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$1,069—$1,639 Studio—2 bed 740 Farm Rd, Marlborough MA, 01752
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The rent at PRINCETON GREEN APARTMENTS ranges from $1,069 for a studio to a $1,639 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 25% less expensive than the Marlborough average. This is a cat-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in Marlborough. Nearby parks include Concord Street Park, Ghiloni Park and Kensington Woods.
PRINCETON GREEN APARTMENTS has a Walk Score of 47 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
If Location is everything, Princeton Green Apartments in Marlborough, Massachusetts offers everything and more. In addition to its country-like setting, Princeton Green apartments have easy access to major highways, allowing commuters to reach Framingham in under 15 minutes, Boston in under 45 minutes and Worcester in just 25 minutes. Everything you need including restaurants, shopping, cinemas and other services are only minutes from your door. Spend your summer weekends and weeknights golfing, swimming, and playing racquet sports at just one of the great features near Princeton Green. Stop in for a tour of our Apartments in Marlborough!
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BVCC curls on Sunday evenings from 5:30–8 PM. We hope you will join us!
Membership Options and Rates
Full Season (Fall and Winter): $535
Half Season (Fall OR Winter): $300
Five-week Session: $150
Only available for those who have done a Learn to Curl or have curled before.
Five-week sessions run from September 29–November 3, November 10–December 15, January 5–February 9, and February 23–March 22.
Full season memberships will be payable in four installments, while half season memberships will be payable in two installments. If you join partway through a session, your cost will be prorated. Contact the club if you have questions.
Complete our New Member Interest Form to join. We will follow up with payment options and details!
2019–20 Schedule
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November 3
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No curling on October 13 (Columbus Day weekend) and December 1 (Thanksgiving weekend).
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No curling on February 2 (Super Bowl Sunday) and February 16 (Presidents Day/school vacation).


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So remember my spider problem? And I told you that my uber cool bug dude, Danny, was going to be here Monday to slay the bugs? Ok maybe I didn't say it exactly like that. But regardless, he is NOT uber cool!
I have had some issues with Danny in the past getting here and returning my calls and what not. He is a young guy and so when he is here we are chatty and stuff. And he is comfortable with me. Apparently, he is too comfortable. Because he started to take for granted the fact that I was so "nice" and just put me on the back burner. However, I am not the back burner type. Why, just last night my husband said I was "Very demanding." And I am. But that's me.
But when he didn't show up yesterday and didn't return my THREE phone calls, then I knew enough was enough.
So I called and got a NEW exterminator scheduled for this week. And they sound NICE! And I told the guy, who was also the owner, that I want return calls if I leave a message and that if I have an appointment I need them to be on time and that I will be happy to take my business elsewhere if he cannot meet those very basic needs. And do you know his response? "Wow! Well don't you worry little lady, customer service is our number one priority!"
How cute is that!??! So yay!! Dead bugs scheduled for 14 hundred hours Thursday. Over.
This morning I woke up with like CRAZY cleaning fever. I started cleaning everything I could get my hands on. And not just basic cleaning, I mean like DEEP down get every dust spec with a microscope deep cleaning. Which if you know me, you know this isn't a daily occurrence for me. I am a clean person and I like a clean house. But my drive to concur that goal on a daily basis? Not so much.
So today, I will clean until my arms say no more or until I get bored. 🙂
Sheesh, I really need to pick up my game!! I am boring you to tears, I just know it! Hell, I am boring myself to tears!
What is a random fun fact about yourself. Tell me something that I don't know about you.


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My mother used to make the very best baking powder biscuits in the world. Always flaky and light, they never failed to delight me and my father, and lots of others, too.
She left me her recipe, and yesterday I tried it. It worked!
Our oven must be a little hotter because they were overdone in the prescribed time. And they need a little more baking power–it may be the difference between Michigan and Virginia. But they are good. I shall make them again.
I tried the recipe once before, about 15 years ago, right after my mother died. The biscuits did not come out like hers. In fact, they were pretty bad.
I decided I could not make them.
Looking back, I can see that my disappointment had less to do with my skill in making biscuits and more to do with the loss of my mother. But I have lived all these years thinking I cannot do something I wanted to do.
How often do I let a negative experience govern my life?
Here's the Biscuit Truth: Learn from disappointments and failures, but let the course of my life be guided by my desires and dreams.


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O pportunities to purchase property adjacent to the Pember Library come few and far between — that's the thinking behind one board member's suggestion to look into the building next door.
Advisory Board Member Paul Elsholz brought up the idea at a meeting Wednesday night of the board buying 25-27 West Main Street, a three-story brick building on sale for $59,000. He asked board members when they would again have the opportunity to buy land adjoining the library.
Board member Bo Young said the spot could even serve as a parking lot if the building were to be torn down. He also wondered if current owners might gift the property to the Pember.
"Would they consider donating? It could be part of the cultural campus," he said.
On Thursday, Pember Director Pat Wesner said no decisions about the matter have been made, but officials are going to speak with a lawyer to see if they can legally pursue such an idea. She said just because Elsholz made a suggestion does not mean the board is going to follow it.
"He was just bringing it up. What we try to do is look at everyone's suggestions and at least talk about it and look into it," she said. Currently, she said the library has little funding available so a large expansion would not be feasible. But board members hope to grow the Pember in the future.
"We will at some point, but we have to stabilize funding before we go forward," she said.
Also discussed at the meeting was the Pember's annual dinner on June 28 at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club in Wells, Vt. The event benefits the Pember, which is celebrating 103 years of service.
Board members are looking for donations of products or service for their silent auction at the event. For questions or to donate call 642-1515 or email [email protected]


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Guana Bay Penthouse for sale:
This luxury 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom contemporary Penthouse is located in the prestigipus neighborhood of Guana Bay just steps away from the long stretch of beach overlooking the neigboring island of St Barths. Located in a new boutique condo development of only 21 units. As the only Penthouse in the building and the corner location, this penthouse feels as if you are in a private villa. The large spaces are decorated with contemporary furniture, yet the interior designer used many unique pieces to give this home a warm, caribbean feel. With expansive ocean views and the large footprint of the property, one cannot purchase this anywhere else on St Maarten this close to the beach. Its location is central. The drive into Philipsburg only a quick 5 minutes, drive to Orient bay along the east coast, a quick 15-20 minutes. Perfect for year around living as well as second home vacation property. Property comes with a designated parking space on general parking and is the only unit with a closed in garage. A large swimming pool for common use equipped with BBQ area for your enjoyment and that of your guests. Call Maayke de Haan, broker of AntillesRealty for a private showing.
#2 Balsam drive, Cayhill
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Office: 1-721-542 4946
Cell: 1-721-520 7368
Cell: 1-721-526 4385
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Setting up Egison mode on your Emacs
Here is the newest version of
Please put it in your load-path of Emacs.
Then, add the following lines in your
(autoload 'egison-mode "egison-mode" "Major mode for editing Egison code." t)
(setq auto-mode-alist
(cons `("\\.egi$" . egison-mode) auto-mode-alist))
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These discussion forums are intended for Haliburton Forest customers and friends to communicate among each other, and with Haliburton Forest staff.
You are not logged in.
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where are the forums located? "announcements" is the only fourm I see - with 1 post.
sign in and you will see the posts from leaseholders. If you do not have the username, etc. ask the Forest to give you a username and password.
Considering kevinluther's grammar and spelling, I think that I will have to take a pass on the essay writing assistance. I would strongly recommend that nobody clicks on that link in the above post.
Where is the secret code to book guests?
How do I list my site fir sale on this forum?
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Star Jones Evening Dress
Star Jones got all dolled up in a midnight-blue spaghetti-strap gown with a ruffled hem for the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala.
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This past week, some work that I did for my other graduate course (EDTECH 501) got me to thinking about what kind of an effect that mobile apps will have on the comics industry. I was writing about DC Comics' reboot of some of their most popular characters/ lines like Batman and the Flash (called the New 52). What's interesting about this reboot is that not only do the characters get a make over, but the way in which the comics themselves are delivered got an overhaul. When the issues come out each week, they hit the newsstands and the cyberstands on the same day, so people who prefer reading their comics/ graphic novels on their phone or tablet can download the app for that week's issue, which people can access by the DC Comics app.
How Far Can This Technology Take Me?
As I mentioned in my post last week, one of the questions I'm trying to ask myself as I consider the role that mobile apps will play is "How far can this possibly go?" or "What can of revolutionary effect is this going to have and can I see and foresee how far this can go?" I thought about this as I pondered the DC Comics reboot, and I was reminded of some research I did for my senior seminar class in German in my undergraduate days. I did research about the role of translation in publishing and specifically I looked at how and why Harry Potter was such a phenomenon—at least that formed the foundation for my research.
What I discovered is that several factors contributed to the explosion of the novels. Besides having the ability now to translate the books in over 67 language (and maybe counting), the other big—no huge—factor was the technology itself. The books could not have reached the dizzying heights of popularity that they did without the technology to produce them in such mass quantities.
Anticipating Change in the Publishing Industry
So, in this light, I began to wonder how mobile app development will not only continue to revolutionize popular brands like DC, but also what kind of effects will they have in general. According to Mashable, already publishing industry experts are predicting that interactive book apps and storytelling will actually boost the publishing industry—and not kill it off as some have predicted. The reasoning is that as people become more accustomed to interactive books, they'll actually want to buy them, leaving me to ask which series will be the next big thing. It might be one of DC's superheroes, but it may well be something that we never saw coming—like Harry Potter.
As always, I'm posting a picture of my app for this week's class in EDTECH 597, my version of Mole Mash.


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State of Health: Colorado's Commitment to Becoming the Healthiest State
CMS board member Bianca Pullen, a medical student at the University of Colorado, attended the May 6 press event on behalf of CMS
The Colorado Medical Society announced full support for a work plan released by Gov. John Hickenlooper titled, "The State of Health: Colorado's Commitment to Become the Healthiest State." The governor formally released the plan at a press event on May 6.
The CMS Board of Directors reviewed the plan and voted at their meeting on Friday, May 3, to support the governor's vision and actively participate in advancing the goals put forth in the plan. Over the coming months, CMS will educate members on the plan, provide resources on healthy living and ways physicians can participate in public and patient education, partner with other stakeholders, and encourage physicians to lead by example by living a healthy lifestyle.
Click here to access a PDF of the report
Click here to read a statement by CMS President Jan Kief, MD
Click here to read a CMS press release detailing our support
Click here to go to the Physician Wellness section of CMS.org
Watch an excerpt from the May 6 press conference
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John England Theatrical Linens is a division of John England. The division focuses on the supply of custom-made and stock unique fabrics to the theatre, opera, film/movie and TV industries. John England has been supplier of preference for costume, and set design linens for many years. We specialise in the supply of movie fabrics to film productions. Our fabrics have graced the screen in many high-profile films and TV programs, as well as stage productions. Our designers can work with you to come up with the unique fabrics you want. These linens can be used for all aspects of a production, from costumes to props.
John England Theatrical Linens Customers
We've provided exclusive movie fabrics for high profile movies. These include Casino Royale, Lord of the Rings, Pride And Prejudice, Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. Also, television series including HBO's Game of Thrones. As well as prestigious operatic and theatre companies such as La Scala and Cirque du Soleil.
What John England can do
John England is a weaver , therefore, we can design and weave unique fabrics. These can be up to 3 metres wide with a broad range of textures, colours, and appearances. These can all be designed and engineered for your specific production and end-use. With realistic minimums.
As we are Jacquard weavers we can weave special designs, images, and logos, etc. into your fabric. In addition to custom woven fabric John England Theatrical Linens also holds a wide range of stock fabrics.
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As previously stated on top of supplying linens from stock we can also design and weave fabrics especially for your production.


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Work Amphora with trifid neck and handles
Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities: Archaic Greek Art (7th-6th centuries BC)
© 1993 RMN / Hervé Lewandowski
© 1993 RMN / Hervé Lewandowski
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Archaic Greek Art (7th-6th centuries BC)
Fikellura vases were made in a distinct group of eastern Greek or Ionian workshops. Their style is a derivation of the Wild Goat style, which has its origins in the same region, and they are most commonly found in the form of broad, squat amphorae with pronounced shoulders. The figure of a running man with the head of a hare on this example is one of several curious motifs in the Fikellura painters' repertoire.
Ionian workshops
The production centres known as the Ionian workshops are in fact made up of a patchwork of different tendencies, styles and types, with certain features in common and specific variations. One of these sub-groups consists of vases doubtless made in Miletos in Asia Minor, but referred to as "Fikellura" after a site on the island of Rhodes where large numbers of them have been found.
Fikellura vases are often entirely covered with wavy lines, palmettes, plant motifs, crescents, interwoven patterns and traceries, but may also feature one or more figures with very little secondary decoration. The style is a derivation of the Wild Goat style, and reached its height between 560 BCE and the end of the sixth century BC, when it yielded to competition from the Attic style.
Fikellura vases
Fikellura amphorae are mostly squat and round-bellied, with pronounced shoulders, although a number of stamnoi and cups have also been found. The decorative motifs used on the peripheral areas of the surface are broadly similar: wavy lines or intertwining cable patterns at the mouth, and dots on the handles. The base of the body is sometimes left plain, but may also feature zones decorated with hatched lines or crescent motifs. The low, wide foot is painted black. Ornamentation on the central surface of the pot is more inventive, doubtless due to Athenian influence.
This vase is an example of the second, more original, type of decoration found at Fikellura: the body is undecorated apart from palmettes and foliate motifs framing the mysterious, isolated central figure.
Human and animal figures
The bodies of early amphorae are often decorated with animal and bird motifs, drawn in dark pigment with details that appear to have been incised into the silhouette, but which are in fact left unpainted. Human figures are also common, often drawn with great originality and invention, including dancers at a banquet, dwarfs wrestling, satyrs and maenads, and the Egyptian king Busiris. The running man with the head of a hare, seen here, is not the only curiosity in the Fikellura vase-painters' repertoire. Winged men with human or canine heads are also common, although it is unclear whether these were intended as humorous grotesques, images of demons or ceremonial costumes.
BibliographyMartine Denoyelle, Chefs-d'oeuvre de la céramique grecque dans les collections du Louvre, 1994, Réunion des musées nationaux, p. 28, no 9
R.M. Cook, Greek Painted Pottery, 1997
John Boardman, Early Greek Vase Painting, 1999, Thames & Hudson
Technical description
Groupe de l'Homme Courant
Vers 550 - 540 avant J.-C.
Provenance : Camiros (Rhodes)
Milet ? Rhodes ?
H. : 40 cm. ; D. : 32,30 cm.
Collection Salzmann, 1863 , 1863
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To that lovely person from Quiltart who sent me an email about my blog and how it fulfilled all three criteria for reading – thank you very much.
Somehow I was replying and then the reply and the original email evaporated into the internet ether.
Sorry about that. I was writing to say a huge thank you for the lovely comments and would you like to become my marketing manager ;)!
I've managed to hurt my back, not through strenuous lifting, but by pulling up a zip on a boot.
The simple things in life sometimes throw a spanner in to the works!
So I have been resting, resting and resting as the back went from Stage 1 to Stage 2 and I am determined it won't get to Stage 3 (i.e. can't move).
In the meantime I'll bring you up to date with some mixed media sketchbook work I completed over the summer.
If you follow Facebook you might have seen these images, but not everyone is on Facebook so I'll post them here too.
This is an aim for the winter of 2014 / 2015 .
To capture the feeling of Northumberland – when you go out for a walk and discover an abandoned hill fort, a cairn or a cup & ring carved rock.
I'm exposing this new work on here – to claim it as mine, we all have copyright issues and so here I declare that this style / idea belongs to me in October 2014.
Just in case.
I'm back from a lovely week away in Grasmere with 7 lovely friends and 2 DH's.
We have laughed, eaten, stitched, laughed, eaten, stitched, walked, eaten, laughed, photographed, eaten and laughed.
We've admired the stunning scenery in the fabulous warm and sunny weather.
(Yes I am talking about the English Lake District in late September – early October).
I've got some lovely memories, loads of conkers, two pieces of work underway and have got stuck in to learning the idiosyncrasies inherent in the new Bernina software.
This is the hotel. Our work room (all newly built) is the building on the right hand side.
The path leads directly into Grasmere and a certain Art Shop.
Yes, that Art Shop.
One of the best.
Opposite the hotel is Allan Banks, a unique National Trust Property that has suffered some fire damage and they still have the doors on display.
Fabulous textures and colours.
The view from the house is STUNNING.
When the sun shines in the Lakes it really does have a natural beauty all of its own.
A walk up the hill …
… gives a natural sculpture.
And another set of textures and colours on this door.
Couldn't be in the Lakes without a trip to Keswick and a walk along Lake Derwentwater.
The work room and my gorgeous, funny, lovely, inspiring friends.
Thank you all for a lovely week.


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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Babycakes NYC has been open on 6th near Los Angeles for a while now, and since I have a friend that was interested in gluten-free options, I meant to get there eventually. I had heard not-so good things about them, so it wasn't on the top of my list. Then I happened to be in the area.. so what better time?
they have quite a selection of vegan and spelt cupcakes..
I wasn't sure what to choose, so I got a carrot cupcake since the carrotcake is my favorite at "Big Man Bakes" ('compare what you know' is my default).
I also got an agave brownie, and a slice of banana bread.. the total came to about $10 for the 3 items.
carrot cupcake..
you can see the bits of carrot..
The frosting was sweet.. and the carrot cupcake was rather dry and bland. The frosting didn't make up for it, but at least helped it go down.
Agave brownie
at 1.50 you won't feel too guilty wasting your money on one of these.. but your taste-buds might complain. Of the three items, this was the most "diet" tasting. It was small and gritty and just not tasty. I love chocolate and brownies are one of my favorite treats. From experience, I know brownies can vary from being just good to moist & tasty to sweet & decadent. IMHO, this was just nasty. I'll stick with my boxed brownie mix, thank you!
Banana Bread!
you can see a piece of actual banana in the bread..
This last one was my favorite of the three. It was moist and tasty. It actually tasted like banana.. I didn't like that the chunks were big enough to see (that kinda grossed me out, actually) but however they make it, it's the one I would order again if I was in the neighborhood.
Babycakes NYC
130 E 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 623-5555
Cupcake Update: Since I last did a cupcake post, Lot44 Coffee has closed up and is no longer a cupcake option. Pitfire Pizza hasn't had it's Aunty Em's cupcakes in ages, and so the local options are limited to Big Man Bakes and BabyCakes NYC.
Babycakes NYC is the only vegan/gluten-free/spelt option downtown, but if you, like me, are not limited by what you can ingest, Big Man Bakes is the better (if more limited) option. The carrotcake cupcakes and pumpkin spice @ Big Man Bakes are still my favorite.. I'm still hunting for a truly moist & delicious red velvet (since I can't get Aunty Em's downtown). Suggestions?
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Well I hardly ever post twice in one day! But Today I had one of thoose days where I just felt like I needed to style! So I have some good news! Are you ready? I came first place in Champagne Sparkling Face for August! I really was in so much shock! This was one of my biggest achievements within Second Life! So Today I decided to blog their newest arrival called Follow, I love the sequins and following sleeves and not to mention the short skirt which makes it glam but sexy at the same time. I added a new hair from Emo-tions, I love all the wavy hair at the moment and Emo-tions has my favourite shade of red! As I been forgetting to do the Strawberry Monday Meme all week, I decided to do it now.
Second Life Bucket Challenge
Meme Instructions: Share at least 5 items on your Second Life Bucket List and try and complete one of the items on the list this week. - Strawberry Singh
1. Be Able to help the Real Man's Campaign - I decided I have wanted to do this for over a year now. I am thinking I want to hire a photographer with some famous SL faces with the title I am ..... and I support I am a real man Campaign. But as I am working Little in Real life at the moment it will have to wait.
2. Go to Disney Land in Second Life or Go to the Eiffel Tower - is there even a Paris Sim in Second Life?
3. Start to Blog some Home Fashions - My Blog is really about Clothes! I would love to expand it by blogging some Home events and Decor.
4. Ever Since I joined Second Life! There is that one Modelling Agency I would sell my soul to get into. I recently went to the casting and made Final stage but didnt make it. But I will not give up! they will love me one day lol
5. Lastly - Become close to that person again. Who I let down so badly. This is personal but I want to let them know I am trying.
Want Theese Items:
Dress: Follow in Gold from Champagne Sparkling Couture (Includes Earrings)
Hair: Chloe in Flames from Emo-tions
Make Up: Gold Eyeshadow and Janire Lipstick from Shake Up (Eyeliner is CStar)
Pose: Imagine from Elephante Poses