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Friday, September 16, 2005
Ta-da! My Not So Mini Sweater
Oh, you want to see her up close and personal? let me oblige you.
You want to see me making a really stupid pose in an effort to counteract the typical "stand in front of the camera shot" but fail in a dismal manner? far be it from me to deprive you of pleasure.
You want to see the back of the sweater? hell, i'd give you a 360 degree turn if i could. don't tempt me. i might try it.
can you tell i love the results? i started with glampyre's pattern and four hanks of handpaintedyarn.com's handspun bulky in rocha. after completing the raglan increases, i picked up and knit the sleeves in the round to 3/4 length. I then picked up the body stitches and knit down, increases as per glampyre's instructions until it looked like i was increasing too quickly, and then i switched to increasing every 4th row. i knit like this until the side of the wrap reached far enough around and then just knit straight until i was running low on yarn. i bound off loosely, and then crocheted around the garter band with single crochet. the ties are a crochet chain. despite this not being my fave color combo, i really like how it turned out. it's warm and cozy and i cannot wait for winter so i can wear it! i got the yarn on monday. i finished thursday night. woo meeeee!
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6 comments:
- Secret Pal9/16/2005 12:29:00 PM
The sweater looks beautiful on you, and the colors aren't Halloween-y at all! Not many people can pull off an intense orange, but your lovely skintone works with it so well. Way to go!ReplyDelete
I love it! You're right about the color not being the best but it still looks great on you. The shaping is just fabulous.ReplyDelete
It looks fabulous, and so do you!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9/16/2005 05:40:00 PM
Ditto what your other SP said! ;)ReplyDelete
You should not have been so worried. It's great and the colors are lovely for fall and winter. Nope, no pumkins. More like a wonderful Autumn stroll.
Simpley smashing! ...no pun intended toward the pumpins of the world ;)
Knitty SP5
That sweater looks stunning on you! What a perfect design! and that yarn is fab. I have to try this handpainted yarn ;)ReplyDelete
- Secret Pal11/16/2010 02:20:00 PM
The sweater looks beautiful on you, and the colors aren't Halloween-y at all! Not many people can pull off an intense orange, but your lovely skintone works with it so well. Way to go!ReplyDelete


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It's called a Kiwano, and I'm kind of scared of it.
Especially because, after bringing it home and consulting the internet, everyone seems to love the exterior and disdain the interior.
I would be very careful that someone doesn't step on this and get Kiwano spikes in his toe, like mollusk spikes from the south of France...
That looks intriguing! Too bad the consensus is that it doesn't taste all the good. :| But I guess you can try a small bite, and see if you agree.
I've heard that if you make a loud noise around a Kiwano, they startle and explode like a blowfish.
Where do I get me one of those?
What in the heck is that? I am confused yet intrigued.
I think it looks pretty cool. Like an alien fruit. I bet it gives you superpowers. Like being able to control any pufferfish in a 3 block radius. Seriously Marse, why does all the cool stuff happen to you?
Hello? This is the fruit that Piper ate on Charmed that got her so sick that she nearly died. This also unleased that whole storyline with the Doctor who couldn't figure out why she was healed (it was the beggining of the end for her and Dan and the beginning of her and Leo) and ended up getting infected with Charmed Blood and powers?
Ok, I really watch too much Charmed!
You should just keep it and put it on a shelf...
that's so cool looking! but i feel the same way about the star fruit one - it's cool looking but tastes like butt...

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17 April (Part 1) - Targeting tossers and linking Bexleyheath to Barking. Not barking
With all the Agendas intended for public consumption taken by Councillors I was left to guess whether
the Places Scrutiny Committee meeting would include a report from Mrs. Jane
Richardson on Public Realm improvements, Regeneration and Growth but sticking around until the bitter end fortunately paid just a few dividends.
Before getting there Councillor June Slaughter (Conservative, Sidcup) wished to comment on refuse collection. She has been getting far too many complaints about bins lids which are not properly replaced by Serco operatives and eventually go missing.
Deputy Director David Bryce-Smith said that the wind was very often the culprit which prompted Councillor Gareth Bacon to say "the age old blaming of the wind is cobblers".
Gareth Bacon ought to know what he is talking about as he was the Cabinet Member who introduced the present refuse collection regime. "I have personally witnessed more times than I care to mention bins being strewn around and the lids habitually chucked inside the bin. They are then invariably left on the pavement not even back on the drive."
Mr. Bryce-Smith agreed that most complaints are due to "a lack of attention" but there are more complaints during windy weather.
Councillor Seán Newman (Labour, Belvedere) said that the newer bins have better "catches on them so wind shouldn't be a problem".
He asked about the statistics which were showing reduced levels of fly tipping and defy what can be seen on the streets. He asked if there was a definition of fly tipping.
David Bryce-Smith confirmed that statistics are showing a reduction in fly tipping year on year but "it remains a serious issue". Statistics are prepared in accordance with Department of Environment rules.
70 £400 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) have been issued for fly tipping since last October and he promised to provide Councillor Newman with a precise definition of fly tipping. One might have hoped that wardens out looking for offenders would have been given precise instructions on what constitutes a £400 fly tip and what is classed as littering (£80) but apparently not.
Councillor Danny Hackett (Labour, Lesnes Abbey) said there had been "big increases [in fly tipping] in my ward especially around the Thamesmead estate" and sometimes it is Peabody that cleans it up. Mr. Bryce-Smith said that if they did, it would not go into the statistics.
Councillor Val Clark said that she rarely sees the litter wardens and never in the evening.
"Outside the night economies [in the Broadway] the number of dog ends and detritus is absolutely appalling and these establishments put ashtrays there [on or adjacent to the footpath] which they take away in the morning but leave all the dog ends [on the ground]."
"Why should our ratepayers pay to clean up for those who are making money? Can we send people out at night?"
Mr. Bryce-Smith said that "there are five officers which is clearly an issue when you have the whole borough to cover. They have been out with the police for evening work. There is a proposal out to increase the fine to £150 which will mean there will be more resources to deploy in targeting people."
Councillor Newman thought that licensing conditions could be usefully imposed on the night time economy. He went on to comment on the fact that 94% of FPNs had been issued for dropped cigarette ends. He had anticipated a wider spread of offences.
He looked forward to the time, "with the coming of Crossrail etc. to more than 0·13% of enforcement being done in Abbey Wood". (That figure includes Thamesmead.)
Mr. Bryce-Smith had himself queried such low figures - it was similar in Belvedere and Erith - and it was all down to "footfall".
"For the time spent to catch someone can be quite hard when you have a low footfall".
For similar reasons, "dog fouling is also difficult, we have only caught seven or eight people". Councillor Newman remained unhappy about 94% of offences being cigarette butts and expected more crisp packets and chewing gum etc. "94% is not proportionate and I would not want this scheme to be only going for the easy hits."
Mr. Bryce-Smith said wardens looked for other forms of littering and have even issued FPNs for spitting and the scheme might be extended to minors who are not currently fined.
Councillor Borella said some residents are shocked by the level of the fine and asked why there was no early payment discount or independent adjudication system. Mr. Bryce-Smith said the law did not allow for a discount or an appeal except through the Courts. Unlike parking offences (civil) littering is a criminal offence. "There are about 20 prosecutions [for non-payment] in play at the moment and the number will be rising significantly." The payment rate has been 71%. (†)
At last the Chairman moved on to Jane Richardson's report on Regeneration and Growth.
Councillor John Waters (Conservative, Danson Park) wanted to talk about the Lower Thames Crossing which had been announced for east of Gravesend only a few hours earlier, why, no one was sure.
On behalf of Danny Hackett who had been called away, Seán Newman referred to the new paving in Wilton Road, the levels of which are undulating, cause problems with the newly installed shop shutters and in places dug up only a few days after being laid. "The traders down there are worried about the damage being done."
Ms. Richardson said she "would get the details to understand what was going on".
Councillor Colin Tandy (Conservative, St. Mary's) who is the only Conservative in Bexley who understands railways indicated his disappointment that no one appears to be pushing for an Overground extension from Barking.
The electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line is well advanced as is its extension to Barking Riverside. It should be further extended under the river to "sit under Abbey Wood station which would become a hub to the north as well and it is something this Council should be putting its weight behind. It will be great for job opportunities and once it gets to Abbey Wood, in the fullness of time, it can be extended to under here [Bexleyheath] which would solve our north south connectivity problems. It would take about two minutes [to get across the borough] and maybe an interim station way in the future. It is disappointing that it is not mentioned. It would be a fantastic asset to our regeneration opportunities".
Ms. Richardson said the Council was lobbying on the scheme and there would be an update in her next report.
Councillor June Slaughter asked for news on the future of Sidcup Manor House. She had heard it might become a hotel. Ms. Richardson said there had been interest "from developers of varying quality but also from hotel providers and something that is 100% residential isn't really something what we would want".
"We are now undertaking a technical study to look at the works that would actually be required to enable the building to operate as a hotel. We have commissioned a specialist consultancy."
Councillor Borella (Labour, North End) said he agreed with Councillor Tandy on his "very sensible" Overground ambitions and he had seen "a TfL map with a little line on it suggesting it could be extended to Abbey Wood and Belvedere".
Future generations are not going to recognise the old place and look back on the flat earthers incredulously.
† This would appear to be another of Bexley Council's lies. Discounts are permitted by the legislation. With thanks to lbbspending.blogspot for the information


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Zeus Trojan infected 2.5 thousands Corperate machine around the Globe
Over the past 1,5 year more than 75 thousands machine worldwide have been infected by Zeus Trojan this is according to NetWitnes Company, all these infected computers were used to thief Banking account, Social Networking and email passwords.
Among the victims we can find some of the major companies like Merck, Cardinal Health, Paramount Pictures and Juniper Networks. NetWitness informed that Cybercriminals might be from an Eastern European group countries and performed their activities over a server located in Germany, by spreading emails containing malicious software or redirecting victims to a malicious website.
The observed hacking activities do not stop here but researchers noted that on 26 January they found a 76 Gigabytes of data stolen by this Trojan, this data contains information about 68 thousand corporate logins as well as online Banking credential, Facebook , Yahoo and Hotmail.
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5- Disable Windows Firewall, which provides access to incoming messages/ commands.
6- All settings including configuration ,logs and commands passes over encrypted HTTP form (HTTPS).
7- Separate configuration file are available that allows hackers to find them when they lose access to the Main server.
8- Configuration Backup file are available in case of losing the config.
9- The ability to work with any kind of Browser because the program is running through wininet.dll (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, AOL…)
10- Interception of all machine activities by including a keylogger.
11- Simple transparent URL-redirection to fake web sites (GET / POST-requests, etc.)
12- Get all SSL/TLS Certificate imported by the victim and send them to the server
13- POP3 and Ftp protocol grabber.
14- Search all Hard disk files and download a specific file as desired by the attacker.
15- Getting screenshot in real time.
As you can see it is very easy to gain access to any person sensitive information so it is important to keep your AV/System definitions up to date to ensure you have the best protection against new threats.
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The Zonta Club of Houston (ZCH) is part of Zonta International which was founded in 1919 in Buffalo, NY. Today, Zonta International is a global organization of over 29,000 members in approximately 1,200 Zonta clubs in more than 60 countries. See Zonta History for more information.
Mission: Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
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ZCH also has a 501(c)(3) organization: the ZCHECF. The fund's primary purpose is to provide scholarships and fund service projects that advance the status of women in the greater Houston area as well as globally through contributions to the Zonta International Foundation (ZIF). For more information on our local service projects, scholarships and advocacy, please see "What We Do" on the menu bar.
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The Valentines Edit
Valentine's day is fast approaching in less than a week actually now and I'm sure the funnel of Red and pink content will fill your feed's. Some, really hate the over-commercialisation of valentines or Christmas, others will just get sick and tired of seeing a blogger prance across a road with a heart shaped bag. I'm completely the same, in fact, although being a blogger myself I 100% see the cliches. I'd like to say I keep well away but that just isn't true. But the fact is I do get tired, but I really do like holiday content. I'm currently following over 300 accounts on Instagram whittling down a handful of friends most are fashion accounts. Do NOT get me started on the Instagram algorithm (come on Instagram what are you doing?) It's like hashtags do not even work anymore and I do not want to see three brand posts on the top of my feed. Mini rant over, I love to see holiday content because although people copy each other and so on. Creativity is out there and even though my post or spin might not be original. I had a fun time shooting it and I love celebrating a holiday despite it being cheesy or in your face. So here I am flaunting one hell of a red poofy dress, for an evening or occasion look not just for valentines but whenever you want to be a powerful woman in red. (Just maybe not down the office in this one you know)
This dress is from ASOS Premium and is in fact in the sale! I'm not sure if I'm just stupid but I had to look at the model to see how this dress tied as I completely got it wrong the first two attempts. The open back is a new one for me and I like how it isn't a heavy dress it's rather light.
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The dress is made out of lightweight tulle and a fine netting above. It reminds me of a 50's prom dress in a way and is certainly extravagant for a price tag now under £30. The dress is actually fast selling out as well, I myself am guilty of buying something I wouldn't usually wear in the ASOS sale. Honestly, this dress is one, but I even though it's not one I can wear every day, I really like knowing I have a dress like this in my wardrobe.
I talked about what makeup I use for every day over on Instagram the other day, the post is here. Today I have those two products but I am also using the Estee Lauder Pure colour envy lipstick. As well as the Urban Decay Naked palette. The Two brown ones and the grey. (NO I'm no makeup blogger I just know the looks of the colours).


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Serve. Any member is invited to serve on a committee. We currently have active committees for Education and Outreach, Newsletter and Membership, Political Action, Finance, Fundraising, and Stewardship. Contact a Committee Chairperson for more information.
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My name is Jim Colla, and I first came into contact with wheelchairs for dogs in 1997 when my two German Shepherds, Prince and Sabre, father and son, came down with a disease called CDRM (known as DM in the US). This terrible disease is similar to MS in humans, and causes a gradual, creeping paralysis of the dogs rear legs.
I wrote an article for Dogs Today magazine, published in April 2000, that can be read here. By the time I wrote it I had become completely disillusioned with the Dogmobile and sought something better.
I have a gained a wealth of experience and ownership of all the various makes of wheelchairs for dogs, Dogmobile, Eddies Wheels, Doggon Wheels and K9. The latter two now being badly copied by Best Friend Mobility and mass produced in China. I have sent wheels all over the world and very rarely had a failure.
For some years, I represented Eddies Wheels of the USA in Europe, and matched hundreds of dogs to carts, with 98% plus success rates. Gradually the cost of buying, shipping and importing these carts to Europe increased to the point where I decided to leave them. A set for a Dalmatian in London costing in excess of £650. I decided to manufacture the wheelchairs for dogs in the UK with modifications.
While Eddies Wheels were good I found a few problems. When stainless steel is introduced into aluminium blocks it immediately begins to corrode. Within a short time the screws cannot be loosened. The same is true of the wheel bolts. A simple collapsed wheel bearing meant the entire axle had to be replaced requiring a 10 to 14 day wait without wheels for the dog. The exposed yoke locating spring pins could and have torn into my fingers on many an occasion. The Denim stirrups have chafed some dogs. Tyres have punctured mid walk.
Our connecting blocks are made from Delrin a 21st Century engineering plastic used in many applications by the armed forces. It repels liquid and is exceptionally tough so screws and bolts cannot corrode. Spring pins are fitted inside nylon stops. Stirrups are double lined neoprene. All our wheelchairs are braced. Tyres are solid. Our wheels cost us many times more than other wheelchair manufactures because we buy the best. Stirrup kits come as standard not as extras.
Measuring for a wheelchair
As our wheelchairs are bespoke, custom made for the perfect fit. We require 5 measurements from the dog. We do appreciate that measuring a dog is mostly a once in a lifetime event and not easy.
Get it wrong as a couple in York did, when the boyfriend measured their white boxer while drunk and the result is an ill fitting disaster. We will always work with the client to put it right. Our aim is to get the dog mobile not rip the buyer off for every error. They decided, with drunken logic, that I should travel at my own expense to York and back, about 500 miles, free of charge to rectify their mistakes. I declined.
Conversely, a lady in Alicante Spain was more reasonable. While she thought the cart was great I immediately saw otherwise. Her dog, Macoh was squeezed into the frame like a cork in a bottle. I told her and she worked with us taking photographs and new measurements where directed and we paid to fly a new frame out free of charge for him. We have repeated this gesture several times. Our primary concern is for the dog.
From receiving the dog's measurements we can have the rear support wheelchair made within 2 to 4 days depending on work load and public holidays. Our feedback is excellent. We have made front wheel and quad carts, but they do take somewhat longer to make. We can counterbalance all rear wheel carts.


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Our formal investment policy for the Core Portfolio includes setting a long term horizon of 10 years, limiting risk through diversification amongst a wide range of investments and achieving a 100 percent values-aligned investment portfolio.
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Our vision is that one day our Core portfolio will be composed entirely of mission-aligned investments that actively work in concert with our grantmaking efforts. We recognize that larger, systemic changes to the economy must occur before this can happen. We believe that our efforts to identify and support socially and environmentally responsible innovative investments will advance this goal.
Within this portfolio, Swift Foundation retains a five percent allocation of United Parcel Service (UPS) legacy stock, the proceeds from which created the foundation in 1999. The foundation continues to act as an active shareholder with UPS in honor of the family's former ties with the company.
We encourage foundations to engage in mission investing beyond the five percent payout requirement. While PRIs can supplement grants and program costs in meeting the five percent, Swift believes mission investing is an essential philanthropic tool.
While a growing segment of our Core and Transitional assets meet the IRS qualifications for PRIs, we only classify some investments as PRIs. This reflects our experience that many PRIs are market rate with acceptable risk and performance objectives.
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On Wednesday morning, Chris and I took Hannah to her second "class". I was quite nervous about how she would react.
The first class we ever attended she cried loudly for a good 10 minutes and then fell asleep for the rest. I guess to be fair I should mention her first class was a breastfeeding class at Sunnybrook and she attended before she was even 24 hours old.
Regardless, I was still curious as to how she would behave when we took her to Baby Time at the Toronto Public Library.
The 30 minute program for babies 0-18 months old includes songs, rhymes
and the reading of interactive storybooks. The class gives parents and
caregivers suggestions and ideas on how to encourage reading as the
child ages.
Turns out, Hannah was an almost perfect pupil (other than starring at the blond baby boy beside her for a good 10 minutes - first crush already?!?!). She cooed and even joyfully squealed while we sang some of the songs. I'm not going to lie, I enjoyed bouncing her, tickling her and singing to her too. And I even learned some new songs that I now sing to Hannah
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We will definitely be going back when the program resumes at our library in July. In the meantime, I can't wait to take her to Baby Sign at our branch which is starting in a couple of weeks.
To learn more about Baby Time and to find a library near you that runs the free program, please visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Please note some locations require registration before the class.


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Patrick Gavin at the Politico – the same reporter that discovered how reporters reverently stood for President Obama in White House briefing room, when they didn't do the same for Bush – has found another measure of media comfort and joy over Team Obama. Call it the Gibbs Giggle Index:
Whenever there's laughter in the James S. Brady Briefing Room — by either the briefer or the briefed — the official White House stenographer indicates as much by inserting "(Laughter.)" into the transcript.
And in Robert Gibbs' first four months as President Barack Obama's press secretary, there have been more than 600 instances of "(Laughter.)" during his regular press briefings — an average of more than 10 laughs per day.
It's a gaudy statistic — and one that puts his predecessors to shame.
Dana Perino, George W. Bush's last press secretary, got all of 57 laughs in her first four months. Scott McClellan, another Bush press secretary, got just 66 laughs in his first four months.
Gibbs even bests the late Tony Snow, whose jocular performances — dubbed "The Tony Snow Show" by some — drew a relatively paltry 217 laughs during his first four months on the job.
Gavin asked me for a quote:
"It's possible that reporters just think Gibbs is much funnier than the Bush people," Graham said. "But I think this is another subliminal sign that reporters are much more comfortable with a spokesman that represents the hope and change they voted for."
White House reporters tried to suggest this was due to the talent of Gibbs:
CBS News' Mark Knoller, who has covered the White House since Gerald Ford was president, said Gibbs is "more inclined to make a wisecrack than any press secretary" he's covered. "He's at ease at the lectern, understands the press and is willing to offer a quip at our expense or his own," Knoller said.
So is the Obama press briefing room light-hearted where the Bush room was contentious?
"Not really," Knoller says. "But there are members of the news media, myself among them, even more willing to offer an occasional wisecrack when the occasion is right, and sometimes when it isn't. And Gibbs is OK with that. Jokes aside, we get business done."
It's surely true that Ari Fleischer (stereotypically sober and serious) and Scott McClellan (always looking like he was on the bad end of a 60 Minutes expose) were not trying to be comedians.
But being "at ease" and "understanding the press" are easier qualities to demonstrate when the media are delighted to have their own party in charge of the proceedings. Gavin puts up a sample of Gibbs' "comedy" and it's not really funny. It's just people joking about how they aren't as exciting as the Almighty Barack.
John Gizzi of the conservative paper Human Events came to the defense of the Gibbs giggles:
"There's always fascination with a new president. That said, there is a lot of laughter out there, and a part of it is because of Gibbs — he has a great sense of humor. In addition, he has a bigger audience to play to than did Snow or Perino, thanks to the new administration. This press room is always crowded and, this time, the entertainer plays to a bigger audience."
I'm not sure John is right on the bigger audience. I was in the room in the early days of George W. Bush and it was jam-packed as well. But the room was also full of people who boasted about the treat of sharing dinner with Bush-hating leftist pundits like the late Molly Ivins. It was not a friendly room for Republican spin -- or jokes.


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If the NFL thought the backlash from the players' and other team members' protest would quickly fade away, they were sadly mistaken. The NFL is facing backlash from DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket cancellation refunds to restaurants not showing games due to the protest. Unfortunately for the NFL, they just received more bad news.
The Department of Defense pays professional sports leagues to display symbols of patriotism and to play the national anthem before all the games. Just this year the DOD will spend nearly $600 million to advertise the U.S. military But one congressman wants to stop the federal government from subsidizing teams that does not respect the flag and anthem.
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama sent a letter to President Donald Trump where he urged executive action to discontinue payments to sports teams who condone disrespect of the nation's symbols of freedom.
In the letter Brooks said,
"Federal law about the American flag and national anthem is clear. 4 U.S.C. § 8 states, 'the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing' and adds that 'no disrespect should be shown to the flag. Further, 36 U.S.C. § 301 states, During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart."
Brooks also said in his letter that a league that does not respect the laws of the country should not receive money from taxpayers.
"The National Football League (NFL) is disrespecting America's flag and national anthem. The NFL's conduct is not only unpatriotic and deplorable; it also conflicts with federal law. The NFL and its players and teams assert they have a First Amendment Freedom of Speech right to disrespect America's flag and national anthem contrary to federal law. Perhaps. But American taxpayers certainly have the right to stop their hard-earned tax dollars being used to support disrespect for America's flag and national anthem."
Congressman Brooks is seeking support for the letter from his House of Representatives colleagues. I urge everyone to contact their congressman and have to support Congressman Brooks letter.


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Afterthought Studios' current work-in-progress! Inspired by the extremely popular Katawa Shoujo by Four Leaf Studios as well as several real-life incidents, Our Final Moments is a visual novel with the intent of hoping that by the end of it, our readers will be able to look at the very definition of life and willpower in a different light.
In a fictitious area of Japan lies a little town that's completely unremarkable: there's a school, a hospital, a grocery store, a small cinema, and everything else one might find in such a place—that is, except for the high fences, volunteer guards, and residents with substantial medical experience.
This is Kenkou Village, a hospice for people with chronic, and often terminal, health conditions that require frequent hospital visits. Many of the residents are young adults. It was created to make them as comfortable as possible while also restoring some sense of normalcy to their daily lives. But what is "normal," exactly, when you're constantly aware of your own mortality?


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Associate degree hours now seamlessly transfer into Grantham University's bachelor's degree programs.
Lenexa, Kan. – June 4, 2015 – Grantham University, a 64-year-old institution delivering accredited online degree programs to working adults and active-duty military students around the world, is pleased to announce an articulation agreement with Lee College, in Baytown, Texas. The agreement simplifies the process for Lee College students to move on to earn their next degree at Grantham University.
"Our partnership provides a bridge between Lee College and Grantham University courses and programs. This is a great opportunity for the 6,600 students we currently serve," said Dr. Dennis Brown, president of Lee College. "This agreement expands opportunities for our students looking to continue their education."
Included in this agreement is the transfer of Lee College's associate degrees in business, computer science, criminal justice, pre-engineering, and others to Grantham University's undergraduate program in multidisciplinary studies. Faculty, staff and graduates of Lee College receive reduced tuition rates and can benefit from Grantham's online convenience and flexible, monthly start dates. Military students are encouraged to apply for scholarships at: https://www.grantham.edu/online-college-for-military-veterans/
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General Terms & Conditions
- The Operator – TAMAR Mediterranean Mototours Ltd. A registered LLC formed and registered under the laws of Israel Registration Nr. 51-5020303, of 9a Harokeach St., Zikhron Yaakov 3090179 ISRAEL (known as TAMARBIKES for purposes of these Terms and Conditions) is the tour operator or bike renter. By conforming / signing / paying / ticking the box, on the Booking Form, the participant / customer / rider agrees to the following terms and conditions between him / her and TAMARBIKES.
- Valid Licence and experience – Every rider needs (1) a valid motorcycle license of the class (size) of the rental motorcycle – that is valid at least 3 years since date of issued prior to the begging of the tour/ rental period, and must be presented at time of bike pickup. (2) must be of 24 years age and (3) with experience of using the size of the rental motorcycle. The client must represent truthfully and answer any relevant question regarding his/her experience and proficiency.
- Named rider – Only the person whose name appears on the order as a rider is authorized to drive the rented bike. Any additional person wishing to make use of the bike by the participant / renter's request must be first approved by TAMARBIKES and meet the necessary eligibility requirements, subject to additional payment.
- Shared Accommodation – If a participant is travelling solo and books and shared accommodation, TAMARBIKES will attempt to find a suitable roommate for the participant if the participant requests it. In the case where this proves impossible, a single occupancy supplement will be charged.
- (a) Reservations Tours – A reservation is complete when the participant submits a signed booking form and pays the deposit of 500 USD per person per tour and the company has confirmed the order. However the company has the right to cancel any order and return the deposit after a confirmation for without cause or reason. A second installment complementing the amount to 35% of the order price will be due 120 days prior to departure. The balance of 65% of the full order will be due 60 days Prior to departure. The deposit and timely payment of the order payments as defined above, secures a place on the tour. Should the order be made less than 120 days prior to departure then the full 35% will be due upon order, and should the order be made later than 60 days prior to departure then the a full 100% payment will be due upon completion and confirmation of the order.(b) Reservations Rentals – A reservation is complete when the participant submits a signed booking form and pays the deposit of 30% of the Order Value, but no less than one rental day, and the company has confirmed the order. No order is final until 30 days prior to . The balance is due 45 days prior the starting date of the rental. In the even the order is done less than 45 dats prior to rental beginning, full payment will be due upon order.
- Fuel and Refuelling – Unless otherwise specified, gasoline is not included in the tour price. TAMARBIKES suggests returning the bike with a full tank, otherwise a refuelling service fee equal to 10 USD refuelling charge will apply in addition to the fuel cost. Fuelling with the wrong kind of fuel may cause severe damage to the engine of the rented bike and will result in a full charge for the damages, and not limited to the excess charge.
- Non-Waivable Excess and Liability – with each rental there will be an excess amount specified according to Motorcycle model group. The excess amount will be the extent of the client's liability in case of damage due to accident on any other damage to the Bike during the term of the rental, and not due to negligence or breach of contract on behalf of the client. The following damage is not covered by insurance and will be reimbursed in full by client including all related costs and losses associated with and resulting of any such damage. The damage may include loss of income, in the event such an event occurs. These events may include but are not limited to any (1) undercarriage damage; (2) damage to tires; (3) theft; (4) mechanical damage induced by misuse of the bike or any other damage caused by negligence or breach of contract on behalf of the rider. The client will be requested to guarantee or pay the excess amount prior to taking possession of the bike at the beginning of the tour or rental, this may be done in cash or by credit card.
- Fares and quotes – Fares quoted by TAMARBIKES, its agents or publications are those in effect at time of printing. TAMARBIKES reserves the right to change tour prices any time prior to 60 days before departure. TAMARBIKES reserves the right to correct printing errors or calculation mistakes at any time. Discounts offered by TAMARBIKES cannot be combined with other existing discounts. In the event price has changed before tour starts the client will have the option to pay the difference or cancel his participation and receive a full refund.
- Accessories and Extras – Prices do not include any accessories, or any safety gear which may be mandatory in order to enable customer to ride (Helmets, Jackets, Gloves and Knee protection). Customer may request to book additional accessories or services in accordance with TAMARBIKES policies and price list and subject to availability. No equipment is guaranteed until order is confirmed. TAMARBIKES makes no representation of any such availability and does not commit to providing any such accessory or service that hasn't been ordered and confirmed. Customers obligations and liability and all guarantees shall apply to any such accessory used during the rental or to any damage occurred to such item. Damage to accessories are not covered by insurance.
- Value Added Tax – A 17% tax will apply on all component of the rental / Tour, In accordance to laws of Israel, incl. the additional charges as listed. In the event the tour rental takes place in a foreign country the local tax law shall govern the transaction. Prices will be inclusive of all taxes unless otherwise specified. In the event of a change in tax rate between the time of the reservation and the time of the tour the difference will be charged accordingly.
- Credit Card – The renter must present a valid credit card bearing his/her own name. The card must have embossed digits with a suitable credit limit which will be determined during the rental procedure. Whilst receiving the bike, TAMARBIKES reserves the right to confirm the renter / customer has suitable credit coverage to ensure payment in the event of damages and/or theft to the bike. To prevent any misunderstandings, TAMARBIKES stress that full responsibility regarding credit coverage is totally upon the renter and failure to have such credit will result in cancelation of rental agreement without refund.
- Waiver and Limitation of Liability – It is agreed and understood that the Owners, Operators and Agents of this tour including TAMARBIKES are not the guardians of the participant's safety and they cannot be held liable in any way for any occurrence relating to any activity in connection with the tour which might result in injury, death or other damage to the participant, his property, his family, or heirs. TAMARBIKES is not responsible for any damage caused to third parties due to the participant's activities during the tour. The liability of TAMARBIKES is limited to a total of three times the tour price irrespective of the title/claim.Each participant agrees here to the term of the Release and Waiver Form and will be required to sign the form before the tour starts.
- Representations and Advertising – TAMARBIKES provides motorcycles as part of the tour package or as a rental. The pictures and the technical specification of the motorcycles in catalogues, brochures or on this website do not always represent the exact model of the motorcycles actually provided. Most participants shall ride the motorcycle that is confirmed, but TAMARBIKES reserves the right to substitute a motorcycle which was requested, due to uncontrollable situations. Customer will be notified of any such change.
- Single Room Supplement – Prices for 1 up sharing (1up2s) are based on a participant who has requested to, sharing a room with another rider. TAMARBIKES cannot guarantee that another roommate will be available. If sharing of a room is not possible, for any reason, participant will be required to pay the higher rate of a 1 up 1 single (1U1S).
- High Season Supplement – TAMARBIKES may apply, where a High Season rates are relevant, a supplement fee to the price of the package specified. Where such supplement applies a Tour will be marked specifically and clearly and supplement will be calculated with price of tour.
- Room separation during tour – Should participants sharing a room decide to take separate rooms during the trip, for whatever reason, the Single room supplement shall be applied to both participants and paid by each of them separately.
- Security Deposit – A Security Deposit, depending on the model of motorcycle, will be paid or held on participants' credit card, at the beginning of the motorcycle rental period. The Security Deposit will be held until the undamaged motorcycle is returned in acceptable condition and for a reasonable time after to enable the company to verify there are no charges such as toll roads or traffic violations out standing against the bike. The Security Deposit will be refunded at such time the company has verified no debt or charged whatever sums were due under the agreement.
- Insurance and Damage – All motorcycles are insured with third party liability insurance. The rental period is not interrupted due to damage to the motorcycle or the inability of the participant to ride the motorcycle, whether at the fault of the rider or at no fault to him. During the rental period, TAMARBIKES is not obligated to replace a damaged or a defective motorcycle, but will make best effort to do so.
- Guided Tours (including self-guided) – TAMARBIKES is responsible for providing the services listed in the tour descriptions according to the tour specifications. However due to situations beyond its control (including but not limited to, road works hotel closures, or weather, safety concerns), TAMARBIKES reserves the right without prior notice to withdraw any part or all of a tour or to make such changes as may be necessary to enable the tour to run safely. Should such changes become necessary, and should any extra cost be involved in such change, the extra cost, if applicable, shall be paid by the client.
- Items Included in Trip Price –
Typically the following the following items are included in tour price, however tour specifications and services may vary and thus the specific tour description as it appears on this web site under tour description is the final spec relevant to each tour.
- Lodging for each night of the trip. Accommodation will be in single, double or twin rooms. Trip price is specified in levels according to accommodation sharing and bike model.
- All breakfasts, as specified in the individual trip description.
- Most dinners during riding days, as specified in the individual trip description. Other nights will be considered 'free nights' and participants will be responsible for the dinner cost, even if arrangements and reservations are made by company.
- Support vehicle (closed van or open pick-up), available to carry one piece of luggage per person.
- Tour Leaders. In addition to the support vehicle, one or more riding tour leaders will be available per trip, depending on the number of participants per trip. Although it isn't necessary to ride with a tour leader at all times, participants are invited to do so.
- Guides, at designated places where company deems it necessary a certified guide may meet the group and give a specific session on a site or attraction.
- Tour Information Package. Approximately 30 days prior to the trip, and after receipt of full payment for the trip, participant will receive a package containing all the information needed to pack and prepare for the trip, including detailed route descriptions, hotel listing, and route maps.
- Activities and attractions, that are specifically identified in the published trip description for the trip.
- Items Not Included in Trip Price –
Air fare, Visa fees, trans border costs, airport transfers, Fuel, Road tolls, accessories, Deductible waiver, and any item not mentioned as included specifically, is not included. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Items of a personal nature are not included.
- Cancellation Fees of Tour (corresponding guided tour and a self-guided tour)
In the event of a participant cancels his/her booking in a corresponding guided tour and / or a self-guided tour – TAMARBIKES will charge the participant of a Cancellation fee as follows:
|Number of days prior to denture of the tour
|Cancellation fee per person
|More than 90 days
|90 – 60 days
|37.5% of tour price
|60 – 30 days
|75% of tour price
|Less than 30 day notice before departure
|No refund.
No exception to this policy can be made for any reason!
Trip cancellation insurance and flexible flight arrangements are strongly recommended Also consider TAMARBIKES's trip cancellation fee waiver.
- Voluntary cancelation – TAMARBIKES may cancel a tour due to lack of adequate participation or for any other reason up to 30 days prior to the commencement of the tour and shall notify the participants. TAMARBIKES will offer to operate the tour if all participants agree to a supplemental charge due to the low number of tour members. TAMARBIKES may also offer a self-guided tour at current self-guided tour prices to participants.In case of cancelation TAMARBIKES will refund the deposit and payments in full, which will constitute the full settlement. TAMARBIKES is not liable for any additional costs or losses incurred by the participant due to the cancellation of the tour by TAMARBIKES. This includes, but is not limited to, the cost of pre-paid airline tickets, hotel reservations and automobile rentals.
- Obligations of the participant / renter – Each participant in a guided tour/rental must comply with any applicable laws including traffic and environmental laws, and not cause any damage to natural surrounding or third parties through their actions while riding the motorcycles. Participant must obey tour leader's/TAMARBIKES Personnel instructions during the tour/ to ensure the safety and pleasure of all participants. TAMARBIKES reserves the right to cancel the participation of any participant who does not comply with the instructions of the tour leader and / or endangers the safety of the other participants. In the event of such cancelation the bike will be repossessed by the company and the participant will be able to continue the tour in the support vehicle if possible, or will be made to take alternative transportation back at his own risk and cost.TAMARBIKES has a strict No Alcohol (with riding), No Drugs (At all) policy which will be strictly enforced during the tour. Should a participant be riding under the influence it will be the tour leaders' prerogative to either prevent the participant from riding or to cancel the rest of the tour for the said participant at its sole discretion. No refunds will be awarded in such a case. And customer will be charged for the costs for towing the bike back to offices, and for his transportation costs.
- Dietary demands or requests – It is the responsibility of the participant to inform the company of any special dietary requirements, or any health limitations he or she may have. The company does not undertake to provide any special dietary needs and client will be responsible to take care of it by himself.
- Other dangerous activity – A participant is fully aware of the risks and dangers inherent to Motorcycling and any other outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, rock climbing or any other activity potentially suggested as a supplemental activity to the tour and accepts full liability. Waiver signed by participant shall apply to such supplemental activities.
- Lost baggage – TAMARBIKES assumes no responsibility for loss, damage or delay in delivering baggage to tour participants. Baggage turned over to TAMARBIKES for transport each day is done so at the participant's own risk. Baggage insurance is recommended.
- Supplement personal insurance – TAMARBIKES strongly recommends that guests take out adequate travel, health including medical EVAC, and accident insurance as well as trip cancellation insurance.
- Israel rentals – It is prohibited to take the bike outside of the borders of the country (Jordan, Syria, Lebanon or Egypt). Additionally, entering the Palestinian Authority's territory is forbidden. There are no borders with the Palestinian authority and it is the riders responsibility to know and avoid any such crossing.
Privacy and Copyright
- Photos and videos produced by TAMARBIKES or its representatives including during a trip or by other participants who have handed over the material to the TAMARBIKES, are the property of TAMARBIKES. The copyrights remain with TAMARBIKES. TAMARBIKES can use all such material for advertising and marketing purposes, including images in which participants can be recognized, without any compensation to participant and without any further consent. Participants who submit photos to TAMARBIKES agree to allow the use of such photos by TAMARBIKES for advertising and marketing purposes. All participants agree to eth use of pictures taken of them during the tour.
- GPS Location of Motorcycle – Customer is aware and agrees that the motorcycle is equipped with a GPS tracking system enabling the company, constantly, and without the specific knowledge of the participant, to receive data from the motorcycle including but limited too Location, speed, fuel consumption, Company representatives may be notified automatically or access such information voluntarily to verify the compliance of the customer with the terms and conditions of this agreement or with the obligations of the countries' laws. This information is for internal use only and will not be made public by company officials, unless necessary or in a legal proceeding.
- Contact Information – The company may use the contact information provided by customer to send customer its new offers and publications from time to time. Customer agrees to such use and contact. Customer my at his or her choice opt out from any such mailing list at any time.
Rent a Bike
- If a costumer rents a motorcycle from TAMARBIKES not as part of a corresponding guided tour or a self-guided tour –
- Orders – a payment of 35% of the contract value but not less of the tariff of 1 day rent – as a Non- Refundable Deposit shall be paid by the costumer and the balance is due 45 days prior the starting date rental period.
- Final confirmation and changes – TAMARBIKES confirmation of the reservation shall be final and valid only 30 days before the commencement of the rental period. Modification of this existing rental reservation can be made free of charge if claimed at least 21 days before the commencement of the rental period, subject to availability, otherwise a surcharge may apply.
- Rental period – A rental day is up to (or part of) 24 hours from pick-up time. A delay of up to one hour when returning the bike will not incur an additional charge. A charge for an additional rental day as well as all associated coverage will apply if the bike is returned more than one hour later than the return time specified on the rental agreement.
- Delivery/Collection – The pickup and drop-off of the rented bike will take place at the offices of TAMARBIKES. Delivery will take place between 08:00AM and 12:00 Noon. The bike may be picked up any time during regular office hours, afternoon, upon appointment however the pick-up time will be registered and considered as no later than 12:00 Noon. An additional charge will apply in case of delivery or collection of the bike to/from the renter, subject to destination and availability. An additional surcharge will be charged in the event of pick up or return after office hours, or on weekends, or on a public holiday. – To confirm, the renter must contact TAMARBIKES in advance.
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- Situations beyond TAMARBIKES control may arise which make it necessary to reschedule or cancel a tour, change itineraries or make substitutions regarding hotels, cities, guides and other travel arrangements. TAMARBIKES does not assume responsibility or liability for any resulting losses, expenses or inconvenience to the participant. TAMARBIKES is not required to make refunds once the tour commences, regardless of the reason for the participant's inability to complete his tour.
- TAMARBIKES runs its tours year round and in any weather. Many tours pass through areas where weather conditions can change, or may be extreme at times. TAMARBIKES is not liable for unpleasant weather conditions, or for changes in schedule or cancelation of certain parts of the tour due to extreme weather conditions resulting in health or safety hazards, no refunds will be made for such changes or cancelations.
Fines and Fees
- The participant is liable for all traffic violations and fines. All such liabilities shall be charged to customers' credit card. A service charge of 50 Euro will apply for any unpaid fine. The participant is responsible for complying with passport and visa regulations and takes responsibility for consequences resulting from non-compliance. Road tolls will be charged to customers' credit card with a handling fee of 20 Euro per rental agreement.
Verbal Changes
- Verbal changes to these General Terms & Conditions are invalid. Only written confirmation to such changes by TAMARBIKES will obligate the company.
Law and Forum
- These General Terms & Conditions shall be exclusively governed by the laws of the state of Israel, and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court of Haifa District.
- TAMARBIKES agents, representatives and guides are not a party to this contract, and are not responsible or liable for any failure to provide any service as may be described in our literature or pertaining to the contract.
Acceptance of Trip Terms and Conditions –
By checking a box paying a payment or otherwise participating in an activity organized by the company, I agree and accept these terms and conditions in whole and with no reservations. I understand that I will be required to sign a release and waiver form before I can participate in any TAMARBIKES activity or receive a TAMARBIKES vehicle to my possession. I have read and accepted the General Terms and Conditions of TAMARBIKES. I'm aware that motorcycling can be dangerous. I'm aware that traffic conditions, roads, weather and other conditions as well as the actions of other members of the trip can influence the risks. I agree to accept those risks.
I'm an experienced, responsible and healthy motorcyclist with a valid motorcycle driver license. As a passenger I'm aware of the potential dangers of motorcycling.
I further agree and understand that the owners, operators and agents of this trip, including TAMARBIKES, are not the guardians of my safety. They, individually or collectively, cannot be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with the operation or my participation in the trip which might result in injury, death or other damage to me, my property, or my family, heirs, or assigns.


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Andrew Stanton has come prepared with visual aids. While the massive collection of concept art, costumes, footage and even props from his next film John Carter is surely impressive, it was three childish drawings projected up on the screen that sold me. Drawn in pencil and marker, some even captioned, each of the drawings depicted a character from the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel series John Carter of Mars-- and they had been drawn by Stanton and his co-writers, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon and fellow Pixar veteran Mark Andrews.
Sometimes you get a director handed a project that he swears allegiance to but you never quite buy it. Stanton, the director of the Pixar films Finding Nemo and Wall-E, has his bona fides firmly in place. "They were my 'Harry Potters.," he said during a presentation at Barsoom Studios-- named for the local name for Mars in the series-- in Emeryville, California, just a few miles down the road from the Pixar campus where he built his career. Stanton made headlines not long ago by deciding not to bring John Carter footage to present at San Diego Comic Con, the geek mecca where there likely would have been more than a few hardcore fans dying to get a look. My trip to Emeryville, in the company of about a dozen other journalists, was in some ways a replacement for John Carter's trip to San Diego, but Stanton emphasized again that he's not trying to avoid fans or potential critics. He's just trying to maintain a little bit of mystery.
I am done with hearing about stuff early out. As a fan, I just want to hear about it just as much, and I want to hear about it within a timeframe that I can do something about it and go see it.
Stanton also spent his time before the footage presentation addressing one of the other minor controversies around the production: the decision to change the movie's title to simply John Carter. Unlike the fact that the movie will be in 3D, which Stanton bluntly explains with "I have no say over whether it's 3D in the release of it," the title change was distinctly not a forced studio mandate. Here's how he explained it:
I know I'm going to get this question all day and probably for the rest of my frickin' life: Why John Carter? This has had quite an evolution of me figuring out what was the best thing to do for this book to preserve what I thought was timeless about it, what I thought was the resonant elements about it, but not be afraid to tweak or alter things for the benefit of it, so that it would translate the best it could to screen. Nobody's a bigger fan of these books than me, or at least I could match myself with a lot of people. I'm also a huge cinephile, and I have witnessed that to honor the book literally word-for-word never makes a good movie.
In the second half of this report I'll get into some of the concept art and props that Stanton and company showed off that day, plus some of the highlights from his Q&A with reporters after the presentation. The trailer for John Carter is set to go online on Thursday, and is screening theatrically in front of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 this week; it opens next spring, on March 9, 2012.


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What should I expect at camp?
ANSWER: A very blessed week!
Spiritually Focused – This family camp is a wonderful week of rest, encouragement, worship & study. We come together twice a day for chapel. The acapella singing in worship is a very uplifting time of praise and it sounds tremendous. There are classes for everyone - Pre-campers, youth, college and adults. In addition, all our teachers do an excellent job of preparing to share God's word in a very encouraging and relatable way.
A Peaceful Cabin Life – This is the ideal facility and it fits our group perfectly with many cabins ranging in age and size. Each cabin has electricity and has several bunk-beds with quality mattresses. Some bunks are singles, while others have a double mattress on the bottom. You will want to bring sleeping bags or bedding. Larger cabins include a bathroom and shower facilities while the smaller cabins are built near a shower & bath house. A few of the larger cabins have a common area with a refrigerator and kitchenette.
Our Host – Kamp Kinship is secluded near the heart of the Black Hills. The amenities include a dining hall which our BHBC volunteers serve three delicious meals a day. The Chapel becomes a main area used for worship and to get in out of the weather. In addition the camp features a low-ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, a lake for swimming or fishing, a large field for games, as well as a gaga pit, and volleyball & basketball courts. The surrounding hills offer lots of hiking, scenic views and beautiful starry nights.
When is the 2019 Camp Session?
ANSWER: August 4th through the 10th.
Camp 'check-in' is from 3pm to 5pm (MST) in the Dining Hall. Campers should arrive within this time period to get there bunk assignments, settle-in, and meet their fellow campers. Campers will need to then go find their bunk, get unpacked, and get to know their counselors for the week. We technically begin at 5pm Sunday night.
Pick up time will be Saturday morning between 7:30am and 9am. We need to get everyone off the camp premises by 9am so that the campgrounds can prepare for the next camp that will be coming in later.
How much is camp this year?
ANSWER: $175 before July 15th or $195 after. Unless you are two or under, then you are free. There is a $5 increase in registration this year.
Registration for Camp will open May 1st and close when camp is full. Anyone wishing to come to camp needs to register and pay online before the 30th of July. You can pay quickly and easily online, you will be prompted to pay after you've completed each registration. Please plan accordingly because last year camp was full and registration was closed by July 25th.
When is my registration complete and I have ensured my spot at camp?
ANSWER: As soon as you complete your online registration and make your online payment. Camp is first come first serve so your REGISTRATION IS ONLY COMPLETE WHEN PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. You can pay quickly and easily online, you will be prompted to pay after you've completed each registration.
Do I have to pay online?
ANSWER: No, you do not have to pay online.
You can mail your payment to:
c/o SHELBY GILL
Sundance, WY 82729
Complete registration online first then send your payment. If you want to receive the early-bird discount, make sure your payment is postmarked by July 15th.
"You pay to get the discount. No pay, no discount." - Steve Tucker
Where can I get a t-shirt?
ANSWER: When you register!! You will be prompted at the end of your registration to order a Camp t-shirt. We have 2 different styles of t-shirts, a Black Hills Bible Camp in Yellow or an Invincible Love Theme T-shirt. If you'd like to order additional t-shirts visit the ONLINE STORE. Then you can select which t-shirts you'd like with quantity and sizes. Simply add them to your cart and pay at checkout! All t-shirts will be handed out as you check-in at camp on August 4th! The last day to order t-shirts will be July 24th.
Can I bring my baby?
ANSWER: YES, this is family camp! We hope you bring them all. Children 2 and under do not have to pay. They are free. We have a saying, 'Free until Three'. Well, we just made that up, but, it does speak the truth.
Who is directing camp this year?
ANSWER: Chris Livingston and Silas Fitzsimmons. Two directors? Yep! They will both organize and lead the camp this year. It's gonna be a great experience that you won't want to miss out on. Be prepared for some major fun!
When Should we arrive?
ANSWER: Camp entry begins at 3:00pm on Sunday August 4th. Check-in at the Dining Hall to complete your registration and receive your housing information. Check-in will be open from 3pm to 5pm. If you are going to show up later than that, send us an email and let us know in advance if you would please. Drive safe and we'll see you there!
Are There Camp Scholarships Available?
ANSWER: There are a couple of Camperships given each year. On our Documents page, there is a printable Campership Application. All applications for Camperships must be received by July 14th, 2019. Complete and send to:
c/o Jennifer Alpers
327 N Buckeye
Stafford, KS 67578
Can I Make a donation to BHBC?
ANSWER: Yes, donations are collected and used for Camperships. These are camp scholarships that help families with financial hardships cover their camper's registration costs. We encourage you to pray about this opportunity to help a child attend camp and grow closer to God. Your generous contribution would be greatly appreciated. *Click Here* to make a donation.
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text: OCD Related Conditions Print OCD and OCPD: A Case Study and Treatment By LuAnn Pierce, LCSW Updated October 21, 2019 Thomas Barwick / Stone / Getty Images More in OCD Related Conditions Causes Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment Types Living With OCD It is not uncommon to hear lay people refer to themselves or others as "OCD". In many cases, these people are referring to specific patterns of behavior that may be associated with OCD, such as a need to do things a certain way, in a certain order, etc. These behaviors are often referred to in the vernacular as "anal" or "anal retentive" or simply controlling. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder For those who take these behaviors to the extreme, driven by perfectionism or fear of being not good enough, the problem may be OCPD—Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Unlike OCD, an anxiety disorder, people with OCPD do not experience the often bizarre, intrusive, unwanted obsessions on a regular basis; their compulsive behaviors are usually to control their environment or desired outcome, not to reduce the anxiety related to specific obsessive thoughts or compulsions. Many people with OCPD experience anxiety, sometimes to the point of panic attacks, if they make a mistake, can't control the outcome of a situation or control another person's thinking or behavior. This anxiety is related to their fear of being perceived as imperfect, which is different from anxiety related to OCD where the anxiety is tied to the obsessive thoughts and need to carry out a specific mental or behavioral ritual. A primary difference between OCD and OCPD is OCD is considered an anxiety disorder with biological roots; OCPD is a result of personality traits (learned behavior) that create impairment in functioning, although OCPD may be accompanied by a separate anxiety disorder. Sandy: A Very Strong and Competent Woman Many years ago, I saw a woman in therapy who was very well organized and took extreme pride in her work—we will call her Sandy. She was a supervisor and reportedly a real go-getter for a small publishing company. Allegedly, the place could not continue to function without her. While there were no complaints about her work or work relationships in their very small office, she was exhausted. She pushed herself hard to do 'everything', and to do all of it perfectly. The result was that she worked very long hours and began to experience exhaustion and anxiety. Sandy had been married to the same man for 30 years. She had adult children and grandchildren. Her life seemed to be going very well except for the oldest son who had recently moved back to their home. He had a problem with alcohol and was about to lose his wife and family. The reason Sandy came to therapy was to 'fix' him. She could not understand why he was so different from her other children and his parents. While she wanted him to get better, she did not want to bring in the family for therapy. She wanted me to help her understand him (without ever meeting him) and tell her what to do to correct the problem. I convinced Sandy that our work together needed to focus on her, including her response to her son. We worked on relaxation techniques, which Sandy diligently used to help manage her anxiety at work. After meeting weekly for about two months, she missed an appointment and didn't call to reschedule for a few weeks. Upon her return, she reported that she had been burned quite badly while burning some trash and she was hospitalized for a few weeks. She said that her husband wanted to come to the next session. Sandy's husband was delightful but very worried about Sandy. He was concerned that she was not reporting the full story in therapy. Reportedly, she was so insistent on getting the trash burned that she would not wait for her husband to do on his day off. Instead, she tried to do it herself on a day when the local weather advised against it (she checked before she decided to burn the limbs). The fire quickly got out of control due to gusts of wind, resulting in her severe injuries. Sandy felt 'shame' for making this choice that could have injured her granddaughter. He also talked about her rigid adherence to 'doing things her way' that resulted in her doing all the housework, cooking, and cleaning. Most revealing, her husband said that she could not be pleased. And while she was not 'mean' about it, everyone knew they could not live up to her exacting standards at home, which greatly affected her relationships. The family had learned that Sandy believed she had to do everything herself to get it done properly. They stopped trying to please her, making jokes about her rigidity to ease the tension. However, they knew that Sandy silently judged and resented them for being incompetent. Sandy sadly agreed that these statements were true, and admitted that people at work may also fear her silent disapproval. Treatment for OCPD Once all the facts were in, Sandy agreed to see our psychiatrist on staff. She began to improve with a combination of medication, relaxation techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Sandy realized that her beliefs about herself and others were creating unrealistic expectations. She started working part-time and found that other people in her office could do a lot of the work she had done previously, although they needed the space to do it their way as long as the results were 'good enough'. As Sandy started to make changes in herself, she was able to accept her son for who he was as a person. They addressed the alcohol problem as a family and Sandy learned more about letting go of expectations of other people. Her husband dropped in for some therapy sessions, providing valuable perspective for Sandy and her treatment. After six months, she completed therapy but continued to take low doses of medication and practice relaxation techniques daily. What We Can Learn About OCPD from Sandy 1. Family involvement is critical to effective treatment. 2. Unraveling irrational thoughts and beliefs are key to successful, long-term recovery for OCPD. 3. Relationships at work and home are often damaged and need to be repaired in cases of OCPD. 4. Relaxation techniques and mindfulness are very helpful for OCPD. 5. People with OCPD often appear to have everything under control—but the costs to them and their relationships are great. 6. People with OCPD often externalize, blaming other people or circumstances when they cannot control things. 7. Medication may be necessary for those who are unable to manage their anxiety with therapy and self-help alone. 8. It is not unusual to see substance abuse and anxiety in the same family—anxiety often underlies addictions. 9. Families often cope with tension through avoidance or inappropriate joking or teasing. 10. OCD and OCPD have some overlapping signs and symptoms, but the causes of these are very different. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


text: I am WAY too short to rock both dresses (both from the J. Mendel Fall 2008 collection which I just saw and LOVED), but I still think both are gorgeous!! Years ago I had the privalege to wear one of his dresses on the red carpet. It was STUNNING, but alas too long for me. I didn't care though- I felt soo special that night. Everyone should feel that way when they wear a gown.


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Atacand Dose Range Finding Study in Pediatric Subjects 6 to <17 Years of Age
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00244634
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 27, 2005
Last Update Posted : December 19, 2007
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Study 261A is a dose-ranging and safety study of candesartan cilexetil. It is a multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study with a 4 week treatment period in hypertensive pediatric subjects.
Subjects undergo a screening evaluation, then a 1-week, single-blind, placebo run-in after which eligible subjects are allocated to receive 1 of 3 dose levels of candesartan cilexetil or placebo. The study includes 2 panels based on subject weight.
The primary efficacy analysis is based on the intent-to-treat population and tests for slope = 0 in a linear regression model with change in sitting systolic blood pressure as the dependent and non-zero dose pooled across weight panels as the independent variable. For subjects without a Double-Blind Week 4 blood pressure determination, carrying the last value forward assigns the value.
Additional analyses will include data pooled from a similar dose ranging study conducted in children 1 to < 6 years of age.
|Condition or disease
|Pediatric Hypertension
|Drug: candsartan cilexetil
|Phase 3
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Enrollment :
|238 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Dose-Ranging and Safety Study of Candesartan Cilexetil in Hypertensive Pediatric Subjects 6 to <17 Years of Age: A 4-Week, Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study
|Study Start Date :
|September 2003
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|November 2005
- Trough sitting systolic blood pressure, the measure of effect is change from baseline to double-blind Week 4.
- The endpoint (outcome variable) is the slope by linear regression
- To further evaluate the antihypertensive effects and the safety of candesartan cilexetil in hypertensive pediatric subjects.
- Determine the slope of the change from baseline to double-blind treatment in:
- • trough sitting diastolic blood pressure,
- • trough standing diastolic blood pressure and standing systolic blood pressure,
- • trough sitting pulse pressure.
- - Mean change from baseline in SiSBP, SiDBP, pulse pressure, and standing SBP and DBP relative to placebo for each dose group and for all dose groups pooled
- - Safety as assessed by adverse events, adverse events that necessitate study drug discontinuation, SAEs, heart rate, electrocardiographic findings, physical exam findings, and laboratory tests.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|6 Years to 17 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female ages 6 to < 17 years-of-age after parent or guardian's signing of informed consent.
Subjects with hypertension that is either:
- Diagnosed and untreated with a mean sitting systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 95th percentile and ≤ 20 mm Hg (systolic) and/or 10 mm Hg (diastolic) above the 95th percentile at randomisation based on height-adjusted charts for age and gender; or
- Previously diagnosed and currently treated with mean sitting systolic blood pressure and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 95th percentile and ≤ 20 mm Hg (systolic) and/or 10 mm Hg (diastolic) above the 95th percentile at randomisation (off treatment) based on height-adjusted charts for age and gender.
Females of childbearing potential (post-menarche) must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to randomization and adhere to a pregnancy prevention method (abstinence, barrier method plus spermicidal foam, oral, or implanted contraceptive).
A signed informed consent by a parent or a legal guardian and an assent form signed by the subject (if applicable).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any situation, clinical condition or laboratory abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor, may interfere with the subject's participation in the study or would pose a significant risk to the subject or interfere with the assessment of safety and efficacy endpoints.
- Hypertension secondary to coarctation of the aorta, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, or medications (eg: corticosteroids).
- Known history of bilateral renal artery stenosis, unilateral renal artery stenosis or a renal transplant.
- Glomerular filtration rate < 50 mL/min based on an estimated value using the Schwartz Formula.
- Nephrotic syndrome not in remission.
- Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
- Known bleeding, coagulation, or platelet disorder that could interfere with blood sampling.
- Clinically significant valvular heart disease.
- Clinical diagnosis of heart failure.
- Clinically significant arrhythmia (eg, any arrhythmia requiring medical therapy or that causes symptoms).
- Second or third degree AV block.
- Pregnant or breast-feeding an infant.
- Impaired liver function defined as either acute liver disease or chronic liver disease with persistent liver enzyme values greater than 1½ times the upper limit of the reference range for AST or ALT.
- Known hypersensitivity to ARBs.
- Unable to be off antihypertensive medication (diuretics, beta blockers, ACE Inhibitors, etc) for 6-weeks.
- Inability to discontinue medications which may contribute to elevated blood pressure e.g. systemic corticosteroids.
- Currently using, or used within 14 days prior to receiving double-blind medication, any concomitant medications which in the opinion of the investigator could negatively affect the subject.
- Unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements including blood sampling and swallowing study drug tablets.
- Received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to receiving study medication.
- Alcohol or drug abuse.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00244634
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|Study Director:
|AstraZeneca Atacand Medical Science Director, MD
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00244634 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|October 27, 2005 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|December 19, 2007
|Last Verified:
|December 2007


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The Penthouse
Playfully named The Penthouse by past guests, you may not want to ever leave this one of a kind master suite.
From the first drawing with the architect, this room was designed to be a haven. A getaway within a hideaway set in paradise.
The Penthouse is a place for internal discovery and true rest.From the king size bed to the in-room hot tub for two with a stunning view of Ellington Warf and secluded coves.
With 180 degree views from the balcony, your master suite is your very own sanctuary in the paradise in Fiji.
This was the perfect place for us to honeymoon! We loved the privacy of having our own house to rent. The house was clean and beautiful. It was the perfect blend of remoteness and proximity to town and restaurants. Booking was a breeze. Anna, November 2015
From the moment you wake up from a dream, snuggling in the high thread count sheets, you can enjoy the sunrise over the islands. When your feet hit the silky, hardwood floors your day is filled with possibilities– you can do everything or nothing at all.
The bed faces the french doors, which open to your private balcony overlooking the many hues of palest blue to cobalt in the sea and terrific view of three islands.
Can you imagine yourself here?


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3G around the world
A fascinating set of well-informed estimates from Qualcomm for 3G device shipments by its licensees. This includes all devices (dongles, mifis, tablets etc). There is a very obvious shift in the overall mix towards emerging markets. China/India have now passed North America.
Amongst other things, this bears on ever-growing Android activations, which are strongly weighted to emerging markets: Android has 75% global share of smartphone sales but only ~50% in the USA. A lot of that 3G growth in India/China/Other are Android devices.