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Our cute Jack-o-Lantern is quite simple to make. Light it with tea-lights, or fill it with little candies for Halloween
#70-9001 Starter Sand Etch kit
#70-9101 Sand Etch propellant repalcement (in case your primary can freezes up or runs out of air)
#70-9007 Inflate a Booth
#25-4000 Pinstripe Border
#19-2702 Etch Bath stencil- Geometric Shapes
#08-9999 Gloves
#08-9415 Masking tape
#85-2146 Stylus/Burnisher
#08-9777 Scissors
Small round vase w/ flared top edge
2 inch wide trim paint brush or cosmetic blush brush
Orange curling ribbon
Foamie adhesive backed bat
Paper towels
1. Wash the vase with clean, soapy dish water and detergent
2. Cut a segment of the pinstripe tape from the roll about 1" longer than the length of vase. Remove the clear top cover from the tape segment and peel off one of the narrow white vinyl strips one at a time. Set aside the wide part of the pinstripe, it is not needed for this project.
3. Lay a strip of pin-stripe down the length of the vase, spacing them evenly. Leave a double wide space for the face.
4. Trim the excess ends of the pinstripes around the neck at its narrowest point. Remove all pieces above the neck.
5. Pull out 2 small triangles from the Geometric shapes stencil and apply them pointed end up on the double wide side of the vase for the eyes. Select another triangle for the nose and three small squares staggered for the mouth, or create your own combination for the face. (you can also use the face elements from the pumpkin stencil #21-1644). Rub down all stencil pieces well to the glass
6. Inflate the booth and set up the Sand Etch kit as per the instructions on your package
7. Sand Etch the vase until you achieve an even frosting all the way around. Use a swirling motion in short bursts to avoid the can freezing up. If you feel the can getting cold, either stop until it warms back up or switch to the back up can.
8. Dust off the loose abrasive with the brush. Do not wipe it with your hand or paper towel, the abrasive can scratch.
9. Rinse off the vase under running water, remove the stencils and rinse again.
10. Wrap two lengths of orange curing ribbon around the vase's neck and knot. Cut four more pieces about 6" long and tie into the knot. Curl the strips of ribbon into curls.
11. Remove the paper backing from the bat and adhere it to the vase over one side of the Jack-o-Lanterns face as shown.


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at this, the guy scoffed and got that look on his face that clearly said, you're so young. three years is nothing.
which is fine. i'm very used to that look, to people calling me a newlywed and saying, "wait'll you've been married as long as ME. THEN you'll know what's up."
it doesn't bother me because it's true. three years isn't very long. that day in the little white church in the middle of nowhere feels like yesterday. we've got a lot of life left to live.
which is fantastic.
we talked about it last night when barclay got home from work.
i said, "three years isn't very long."
and he said, "that's for sure."
and then i looked at him and i thought about maybe both living till we're in our 90's and hanging out at a coffee shop on our 70th anniversary, me spilling my coffee all over myself, him yelling hoarsely so i can hear him, saying,
and me hollering back, "BUT THAT'S DUTCH BLITZ NIGHT AT LIZ'S HOUSE!"
and then he'll tuck a stray piece of silver hair behind my ear and turn my hearing aid on for me. and we'll split a cheesecake, like we did on our third anniversary.
it'll be cute.

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Beaufort News
Forgotten artifacts find home at Beaufort History Museum
For years, a collection of historical artifacts lay tucked away and forgotten. Time and improper storage took a toll on many of the items, while other pieces disappeared.
What remains, however, is about to go on display at the Beaufort History Museum at City Hall, thanks to the efforts of a small group of residents.
The museum will celebrate its grand opening May 19 with six weeks of free admission, so visitors can wander through the exhibits that trace the area's history chronologically from the time of early American Indians to modern times.
"This is a work in progress, and it will continue to be a work in progress after it opens," said museum board president Katherine Lang, gesturing Thursday toward display cases filling with artifacts and images being prepared for hanging.
The museum effort started in early 2011, and volunteers worked with preservationists and archeologists to identify and care for the items in the collection. The group is raising money to restore items like a large-wheeled antique bicycle and for digitizing images so originals can be kept in light- and temperature-controlled storage while copies are put on display, Lang said.
"The most valuable part of our collection is probably our documents," she said. "They really tell the story of Beaufort."
The grand opening celebration will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 at 1911 Boundary St. The museum will be staffed by volunteers, so hours are not set, but Land said it will be open two or three weekdays from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and most Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Days and times will be updated on the museum website: www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.
For more information or to volunteer, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
In other news about town:
The 80,000-square-foot building is scheduled to be finished in late 2012 or early 2013, according to hospital spokeswoman Courtney McDermott. LifeFit Wellness Center will be relocated to the building and expanded. Administrative offices that now are spread across the hospital campus and in other parts of Beaufort will be consolidated into the building.
Related content
- Groups re-create Revolutionary War uniform to honor Thomas Heyward Jr., March 12, 2012
- Beaufort History Museum committee celebrates one year of planning, Jan. 26, 2012
- New Beaufort McDonald's about to open, March 30, 2012


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MT.ST.ANNE, QUEBECWorld champs week going on right now. We drove northeast from Windham, NY early monday morning, crossed the border, then arrived just in time to be the last on the lift for the monday track walk. Pretty tight schedule considering it's an 7-8 hr drive. It was dark by the bottom, but at least not too hot, scorcher days here. Mosquitos were out too, but I somehow killed one with a single blink of the eye. Ninja:)
The venue here in Eastern Canada has been a staple of World Cup racing for like 19 years or something, so to have the grand finally of the season here is pretty special. I have never ridden DH here, but so far the track is really fun, fairly straight forward, fast as hell, awesome technical bits in the woods, and right now dry dry dry. High speed turns in loose skatey rocky terrain. Felt a bit timid not wanting to eat shit and die in the fast parts, but linking turns up is the most crucial part and finding flow in the blown out sections. Only had a couple runs on the course, so it will find it's way as will I by sunday.
Not stoked on being super hot and sweaty by 9am, heat wave or something. Rain predicted later on in the week.


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There are many hospitals to choose from in the Washington DC area, and Doulas of Capitol Hill has been to them all! While we would never tell you which hospital was right for you (a key factor in our non-judgmental support philosophy!) there are pros and cons to all hospitals when considering where to deliver. Here are a few things to think about when making the decision.
Hospitals in and around the DMV:
Military Hospitals
Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Free Standing Birth Centers
Family Health and Birth Center
NOVA Natural Birth Center
Premier Birth Center
Special Beginnings
Care Provider
The first choice you will have to make is a care provider. Are you interested in obstetricians or midwives? You can find OB's at every hospital, but in the DMV area George Washington University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, INOVA Alexandria, VHC, INOVA Loudoun, INOVA Fair Oaks, Ft. Belvoir, Anne Arundel, Shady Grove and Prince George's Hospital Center have midwife practices as well. Care providers tend to deliver at only one (or sometimes two) hospitals, so that could influence your decision.
How close is your hospital? Do you live in a place with a lot of rush hour traffic and events? Do you anticipate staying home a long time or going into the hospital early? Will your doula come to your home so you don't have to rush? These things can impact the decision of delivering at various hospitals.
Birth Choices
The next thing to keep in mind is the availability of options during labor and birth. Here are a few local examples:
Sibley Memorial has a state of the art, brand new facility with a nursery that is accessible at all times so your baby doesn't have to stay in the room if you need to rest and recover.
Washington Hospital Center and INOVA Alexandria have the option to use nitrous oxide as a pain management tool to avoid or wait to receive an epidural.
George Washington University Hospital has three rooms with tubs for labor and in some cases, birth.
Anne Arundel has a birth center attached to the hospital for ease of transfer if needed.
Other things you may want to ask about: Does your hospital have mobile fetal monitoring abilities so you can move or shower during labor? Do they have a policy about eating? How many people are allowed in the room? If you have a known high risk pregnancy, what level NICU is available?
Doing a tour and hiring a doula will make any hospital experience better. We are happy to talk about options in a complementary consultation and support your choice for care provider, hospitals, and your desired birth experience!


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Democratic Town Committees may meet often in your town, or they many only meet once or twice a year. The caucus is the official term for a meeting held in the window of Feb. 3, 2018 and March 4, 2018 for the purpose of electing delegates to send to the 2018 Democratic Endorsing Convention which will be held in Worcester on Friday June 1 and Saturday June 2.
Delegates are the people who vote on the candidates who hope to represent the Democratic Party in the upcoming election. Alternates are on hand in case delegates are not available. Committee chairs and elected officials also vote. But delegates represent the Democrats in their towns. If you are elected to be a delegate be ready for candidates or campaign to contact you asking for your support at the convention. This is a good role for people who enjoy learning about candidates, if you hate hearing about positions or asking why someone would get your vote this is not the job for you! Your community is depending on you to make an informed decision on their behalf.
Each town and city has a specified number of delegate seats (check yours here) the chair of the committee goes without being voted on, the number of delegates who are voted in is the second column, the last column is the number of alternates voted on.
You must be a registered Democrat to be a delegate or alternate to the convention, but you can register at your convention.
More information on what actually happens at the convention here.
More information on 2018 caucuses here. (Also listed under Resources)
More information on how to run for delegate to come very soon.


text: "I'm a technology specialist at a computer hardware company. While I was at work one day, my manager told me that a new junior employee was starting tomorrow and would need my help clocking in. When I walked into my office the next morning and saw this fine man with enormous muscles waiting for me, I was completely psyched. While I was showing him the ropes, I asked him about his relationship status and found out he was definitely single. Even though I have a serious boyfriend of two years, I fibbed and said I was available. The hottie ended up having a lot of trouble learning to use our updated system, so I eagerly volunteered to stay late and give him some one-on-one tutorials when everyone left for the day. After our fourth night of training, we flirted hard-core, and I gave him a racy lap dance right on top of my desk. Now I stay late with my fling every Friday evening, and we've done the dirty all over the office. My boyfriend is clueless, and I even get paid overtime." -Fran, 30


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Automating the Expense Reimbursement Form
Imagine a stack of paper more than 3 feet high. There are 10,000 sheets in that stack, the number used in a single year by just one average office worker. Paper use in the average business is growing at the rate of 22 percent a year. U.S. companies spend more than $120 billion a year on printed forms: invoices, purchase orders, enrollment forms, expense reimbursement forms. Most of them are outdated within three months.
Those alarming numbers come from The Paperless Project, a consortium focused on "transforming the way organizations work with paper and electronic content." It notes how "Manually processing business transactions is inefficient, time consuming and costly. But luckily, with the prevalence of cloud computing, digital signature applications, document management and business automation solutions, creating a paperless business environment is easily within reach."
The advantages of a reduced reliance on paper are many:
Improved access. No more looking through papers or waiting for them to arrive.
Reduced clutter. Losing files still isn't impossible, but it's much less likely.
Easier exchanges of information. Many documents can be sent to a single person. A single document can be sent to many people.
Expanded opportunities for distributed workers. Taking the paper forms out of the office helps people get out of the main office. There they can be closer to the customers, partners and suppliers who need them.
There was a time when being out of the office meant being out of favor. Now more than 40 percent of the US workforce reportedly works from home, in a satellite office, or in some other off-site location. With the improved productivity and reduced infrastructure costs that result, it seems likely the distributed workforce will only get larger.
Meanwhile, the distributed workforce is already teaching us how to reduce reliance on paper. For them we've already begun to automate certain businesses processes to remove the paper element. Among those processes is mileage reimbursement.
Automating the expense reimbursement form
SureMileage by Company Mileage not only automates mileage reimbursement, it addresses the shortcomings of traditional systems by using a different approach. Employees report their starting point and destination and the system calculates the driving distance between them. Rather than verifying the miles that were driven, it calculates the expenses to be reimbursed.
SureMileage has an integrated address book – corporate and personal – and every location is given a name. To add a new location, employees can add it to the app and it will automatically populate. And changing the mileage rate is easy.
The employee expense reimbursement form is just one of the pieces of corporate paper that is being replaced through automation. Others can be found in purchasing, order processing, budget approvals, and so on. In each case, the paper process is replaced by a simpler, faster, more accurate electronic one.
The distributed workforce helped push businesses to automate. Now increased automation can help improve the efficiency the distributed workforce – the one that seems certain to grow.


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Proud day for Irish American family as first Certificate of Irish Heritage given to fireman who died in 9/11 attacks
THE MOTHER of a New York fireman killed in the 9/11 terror attacks said he was very proud of his Irish roots after the family was presented with the first Certificate of Irish Heritage.
Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore awarded the certificate yesterday to Joseph Hunter's family in the firehouse of Squad 288 in Queens, New York City.
Mr Gilmore recalled the long links between Irish emigrants and the emergency services, particularly the fire service.
"Generations of Irish have been proud and privileged to serve with New York's finest - in the Fire Department, the NYPD and other emergency services," the Tanaiste said.
"They are a part of the special Irish contribution to this great country and city.
"We in Ireland felt the pain and loss of all Americans in the obscenity of 9/11 but we felt a particular pain in our hearts for those brave men and women of Irish heritage who lost their lives on that day."
The Certificate of Irish Heritage was first put forward at the Global Irish Economic Forum in September 2009, and is available to those who are part of the Irish diaspora, but not eligible for citizenship.
Fire officers from Squad 288 and New York Fire Department chief Edward S Kilduff were present at the ceremony.
Mr Hunter's mother Bridget said: "Joseph was very proud of his Irish roots and in continuing the brave and selfless tradition of service given by the Irish to the FDNY.
"He would have been very honoured to receive the first certificate."
The Tanaiste said applications for the certificate of heritage can be submitted online from the end of this month.


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It would be pertinent to mention that all good things in life would be available at a price. Nonetheless, you would agree when it comes to locksmiths, this would not be the case. 24 hour locksmith round rock have not been cheap to hire, especially in the manner they work. It has been a fact that these locksmiths would charge relatively less, but that should not make them cheap labour. They might often fall prey to suspicion of being cheap labour. However, it would be pertinent that reasonably priced should be used as a synonym to describe their services. Moreover, there would be no point in hiring a locksmith who would charge a significantly higher fee. Cheap locksmiths along with offering affordable and inexpensive services would be a comparatively better option made available to the costlier locksmiths.
Cheap locksmith services have been largely suffering from problems. These affordable locksmiths have been deemed inexpensive; hence, they have often been looked upon to be cheap. However, it has been made pertinent to note that good locksmith services have often been relatively less expensive.
Capability of handling delicate locks
Locksmiths would be needed for handling the most delicate locks of some of the most prized cars, bungalows, houses and things that require a key to gain access. Locksmiths, the world over have been known to be masters at their tricky and generally tiring work. Locksmiths would be sufficiently recognised for their expert work. It would not be wrong to suggest that locksmiths would guarantee the best treatment to your car apart from the great freedom they would offer from the fear of being locked out of it.
Staying cautious of unlicensed locksmiths
Probability would be high that several locksmiths available in the present times would not be licensed locksmiths. At times, a majority of unlicensed locksmiths that happen to be inexperienced as well would be highly unprofessional in the working. They would be merely calling themselves locksmiths for earning as much money as they could. It would not be wrong to suggest that they would misguide you that could have adverse effects. Most of the times, they do not encompass any real experience in the locksmith arena. Moreover, they would also lack essential training in the security field. They could be greedy and certainly not be referred as locksmiths at all.
Reliable and reputable locksmiths would offer similar services as provided by other locksmiths, but at a relatively lesser rate. It would be suitable to refer them as inexpensive locksmiths rather than calling them cheap locksmiths and degrading their image.
What you should be aware of
However, you should be aware of several touts who have been posing to be locksmiths and claiming to charge you only a fraction of what the other locksmiths would charge you with. The main intention of these locksmiths would be to enter your house and find an opportunity to rob you of your valuables. Therefore, you would be required to take utmost care along with verifying the license of the locksmith given to them by local governing body prior to you actually hiring their services.


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Nina's favorite part of planning was picking the venue. She and Sam both wanted something with a cool vibe that our guests would feel like they had just stepped into a chic nightclub or lounge, which they found in Carlyle at the Palace.
Nina's bridesmaids wore one-shoulder gowns by Landa Designs, Style M753.
Joielle was a pleasure to work with! I had chosen my bridesmaid dresses 2 years before I was even engaged! I had seen them in a magazine and fell in love with the color and style and knew that one day my girls would be wearing that dress, and sure enough Joielle delivered! The customer service was amazing, every phone call, every email, every question, was answered so quickly that there was never a need to worry or be concerned. Joielle made me feel confident that all the dresses would arrive on time and that they would be perfect, and they really were!
Nina also shared a memorable tidbit which wasn't funny at the time but they can all laugh about it in retrospect.
Our church did not put the AC very high, and it was a pretty hot day in September. So between the heat and my husbands lack of hydration, he almost fainted at the alter. The wedding went on and all was perfect but at the time it was a little scary. Now looking back, we just tell everyone he became faint from my beauty when he saw me walking down the aisle!
Photography credit: Exo Photography
Congratulations Nina and Sam. We hope love continues to blossom in your life together!


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There are many stories concerning the origin of Thai tattoo. Basically these stories can be subdivided into Pre-Buddhist, Buddhist influence and Ancestral related. I have collected some stories just to share with loyal blog visitors:
Pre-Buddhist story
In ancient time, there is a type of water demon known as Phi Thale that always attacks fishermen who earned living by fishing fishes and shrimps. This demon has caused many fishermen to shy away from the waters except for a brave young man who has to support his sick and aged mother.
One day this young man accidentally netted the 7th daughter of nagaraja (dragon king). When the king learnt about the news of the capture of his daughter, his majesty immediately dispatches his minister to bring some jewels to exchange for the princess. After hearing what the minister had to say, the young man voluntarily sent the princess back without asking for any rewards.
The minister was very grateful for what the young man's benevolent act and he tattooed some fish scale patterns on the young man's body. Since then whenever the young man enters into water, the water would automatically splits apart; even the horrible Phi Thale also keeps away from him. As the news spread, many people tattooed the fish scale patterns on to their bodies too for protection.
Post-Buddhist story
One day the Buddha was preaching to a group of monks but one young monk was too lazy to listen to the Buddha, so he sneaked out to steal some food to eat. When the Buddha has discovered what the young monk has done, the Buddha stripped off the young monk's robe and start drawing various patterns on the young monk's body. These patterns were later being copied as the tattoo patterns of later days.
Ancestral story
Once upon a time, when the sun and moon still not yet exist in the sky, the Thai ancestors have a ruby stone that hangs on a bodhi tree. This ruby has illuminated the world of the Thai folks and bestowing fortune. One day, a demon has stolen this ruby and escaped to the end of the world. Since then, the Thai lived in darkness.
A brave young man vowed to get back this stolen ruby so he started his long journey. He started to tattoo what he saw during his journey on his body as records. After he has passed through 9,999 forests, 9,999 mountains and 9,999 rivers, he finally found and killed the demon; and regained the ruby. Sadly when the young man has finally returned to his village, he already became an old man with white hairs. And this person died on the same day he reached his village.
So as a remembrance of his bravery, all men in the village tattooed the patterns of their hero on their body. This is how the practice of tattoo started amongst the Thais.
Hmm... what then is the reason you choose to tattoo may I ask?


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Napoleonic French Line Infantry Uniforms 1812 – 1815
French Line Infantry Uniforms 1812 – 1815
The bread and butter of the French Army; the Line Infantry would make up the majority of the French soldiers taking part in Napoleon's campaigns. They would often be in various states of dress with the common depiction being in full battle uniform with their dark blue jackets. The use of greatcoats when campaigning would often be seen as well as more disheveled looks as uniforms were damaged along the way and non regulation replacements would be used instead.
All soldiers in French Line regiments wore dark blue jackets with white lapels and white trousers or breeches to match. Red collars and cuffs were worn with white threading around the rim. Examples of French 1812 uniforms can be seen below.
Each soldier wore a shako (headgear), although the Grenadier and Voltigeur shakos were often much more distinctive then those of the fusiliers.
The fusiliers were the most numerous members of the French Infantry Battalion. Out of the 6 companies 4 of them were Fusiliers.
The major change to the uniform of the Infantry was the introduction of the "habit-veste" – a new coat (or coatee) which replaced the longer
and less practical coat from before.
The habit-veste is the dark blue (known as Imperial blue by this time) jacket with scarlet collars and cuffs and had white lapels and piping that most people recognize as the French colours. It transformed the coat into one that would fasten from the neck to the waistline and had an upstanding collar. The jacket also included the epaulets, which for the Fusilier meant a base colour of blue with a piping of scarlet.
A close up of the French habit-veste can be seen above. The straps are for the backpack and for the soldier's cartridge pouch which is situated at his rear and can be seen in the second
picture. Extra straps were provided underneath the cartridge pouch for the soldier to keep his rolled up fatigue cap. A further strap could also be attached for the bayonet scabbard.
Breeches/ Trousers
By 1812 the use of breeches was formally abandoned and so cannot be found in the Bardin regulations. The use of pantaloons or trousers was now much more commonplace than earlier in the period and it would be perfectly
reasonable to assume that the majority of the infantry were using them. It should still be noted that there were always exceptions in the French army and the breeches would still have been worn by some regiments throughout the later campaigns.
Gaiters were still used from 1812 -1815 although they were much shorter than the previous versions. This was because the longer gaiters were found to restrict the soldier when moving and especially when kneeling. This could become a major problem during battle and the shorter gaiters were hoped to fix this problem.
Infantry officers previously had a turn down of yellowish leather at the top of their boots but these were gradually phased out by 1812 in favour of shorter black boots.
The shako had been adopted by line infantry regiments by 1806 although alterations were made in 1810. This meant that for the uniforms of 1812 – 15 the shako were designated to be 19 cm tall and made of felt with a hard leather top piece with a diameter of 24.4 cm. A larger band was around the top of the shako and was 4 cm deep, while a shorter band was nearer the leather visor.
A 7cm tricolour cockade would be fastened to the front of the shako as would a shako plate to designate regiment numbers. In 1810 this was designated as a lozenge shape, however by 1812 the shako plate was designated to be a perched eagle with a crown. Again however older regulation shako plates would often be seen in the field. Often on campaign shako covers would be used to protect the shako and the plates from any damage.
The pom-poms on top of the shako would be 4 different colours for each of the fusilier companies. The first fusilier company would have a dark green coloured pom-pom, the second company a sky blue coloured pom-pom, the third company an orange pom-pom and the fourth company would have a violet pom-pom.
The pokalem was reintroduced in 1812 and was used as a fatigue cap. The various fatigue caps were collectively known as "bonnet de police".
Backpack/ Haversack
The design of the backpack was changed in 1812 to be flatter and more square to help with packing. Whilst it made closing ranks easier and helped movement for reloading the new design sat higher on the soldier and made it more difficult for the second rank to fire. The weight was borne more directly on the upper arms which could wear out the soldier.
Officers did not carry a backpack and instead their equipment was carried by a portmantle or case with the regimental baggage.
The greatcoat when not being worn would be rolled up and strapped to the backpack. If there was no space the linen sheet used for sleeping would also be rolled up and stored on the backpack rather than inside it.
Grenadiers / Voltigeurs
In general the uniform was the same for the elite companies as for the fusiliers. For such things as the backpacks, shoes and trousers there was no difference.
Whilst the actual jacket was itself the same the elite units had different epaulets attached to confirm their special station in the battalion. As can be seen to the right these were much more ornate and distinctive than the fusilier epaulets.
Red was used to distinguish the Grenadier companies.
Yellow and green is used here for the Volitgeurs however this was a much less regulated colour scheme and Voltigeur companies would often have various colours depending on the regiments. The most commonly used colours however were a dark shade of green and yellow, or some mixture of the two.
Notice also that the elite companies have an extra strap across the chest to the fusilier's. These were for the "sabre briquet", a short sword of about 75 cm in total. It should be noted that an imperial decree limited the use of the sabre to sub-officers, Grenadiers, Carabineers and drummers only in 1807 however this was routinely ignored by the light infantry companies and Voltigeurs would still be seen sporting these short swords throughout the remaining years of the Napoleonic Wars.
Markings at the end of the coattails of the habit-veste and on the cartridge pouch would be used to distinguish the Grenadiers and Voltigeurs from the Fusiliers. Grenadiers would have some form grenade symbol whereas Voltigeurs would have a form of horn.
The epaulets would also be worn over the greatcoats so as to be able to distinguish the companies when wearing their campaign dress.
The shako for the elite companies were made more distinctive than the fusiliers. Bright colours were incorporated into it to make them more noticeable. Grenadiers were given red bands around the top of the shako and above the visor whereas Voltigeurs were generally given yellow.
The pom-poms often had a little tuft at the end to show distinction from the fusiliers although they were a far cry short of the long plumes that would have been used previously.
Decorative coloured bands would also have been seen down the side of the shako in some instances.
The officer uniform could be altered depending on the regiment. By 1812 The standard was to have a dark blue jacket with gold epaulets and a shako with gold banding and a white pom-pom. Often officers would also have a bicorne hat to change into as these were much lighter and less of a burden than the shako.
The trousers were often white but could be dark blue as well, especially on campaign where the trousers could be muddied or stained. By 1812 officers were moving away from the turned down boots with yellowish leather and towards shorter all black boots.
Officers during this period were armed with swords and often wore white gloves.
A picture of a battalion commander "chef de battalion" (major) can be seen here.
The drummer was designated in the 1812 uniform regulations as needing a "dragoon green" coat with green braid bordered with red. It should also have yellow squares which were to be embroidered either with an eagle design or the letter "N".
The body of the drum was to be blue with brass rims. The drummer was also designated as having the "sabre briquet".
Whilst the pictures here demonstrate the drummer with a shako cover the shako plate would be the same as for the rest of the company.
Eagle Bearer
The eagle-bearer wore the same shako as the other men in the battalion but had a similar coat to that of the officer, which included gold epaulets and a completely dark blue jacket with dark cuffs around the wrist and neck.
The rest of the uniform was the same as that of a Fusilier but included the "sabre briquet" and an extra strap for resting the pole in when holding the eagle up.


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The Charter for Compassion was unveiled on 12th November 2009.
The Charter is about compassion action as much as compassionate thought.
Even so, I have a project to learn the Charter for Compassion off by heart (in english first - I might try a few other language versions after that, but english will be a start), and I invite you to do the same. Leave a comment if you want to join me in that project.
I read some more stuff on the CfC web site and was struck particularly by how the aim is for Compassion Action as much as it is for Compassion Thought. On the other hand, I think in the same way that meditations and poems and prayers work, knowing the charter well enough to be able to reproduce it from memory will have the effect of reminding myself about it more regularly and hence having it manifest more in my actions as well.
Here is the charter for compassion in English:
For all the different language versions, visit charterforcompassion.org
"The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.
"It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.
"We therefore call upon all men and women ~ to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings—even those regarded as enemies.
"We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensible to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community."
Our own fantasy in preference to someone else's.
Maybe a self-determined relationship with the eternal is the birth-right of all people?
Perhaps a project to unite humanity via our shared and present relationship with the eternal?
When you contemplate all of the millennia of time and all of the vastness of space of this and other universes, who are you? Who are we? Who could we become?
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Charter For Compassion unveiled TOMORROW
"We are living in a period of economic globalisation. What we really need is spiritual globalisation."
The Charter For Compassion is being unveiled tomorrow.
"... Bringing together voices from all cultures and religions, the Charter seeks to remind the world we already share the core principles of compassion."
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The Charter For Compassion is being unveiled tomorrow.
"... Bringing together voices from all cultures and religions, the Charter seeks to remind the world we already share the core principles of compassion."
If you can't see the video you are probably reading this somewhere other than my blog. Click here: EcstaticUnion.blogspot.com
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What We Love: Luxury Dude Ranch on the Colorado River
Set amidst Colorado ranch country with the Colorado River running through it, C Lazy U has enchanted guests with their incredible service, rustic elegance, and regional western cuisine since 1919. Named by Shape Magazine for "Best Hotel Spa", Conde Nast as a "Top 10 Resort in USA", and most recently "The #2 Destination Resort in USA Today's 2017 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Destination Resort, a stay at C Lazy U is truly a tradition that you'll want to repeat every year.
Outdoor Activities Abound
During your stay during the Om On Yoga Retreat, you'll be welcomed as family on the ranch and get to partake in all there is to offer including: hiking, daily yoga overlooking the Colorado River, fishing, evening entertainment around the fireside, and of course horseback riding. Start your day with yoga on the overlook, roam 8,500 acres of ranch land with the Rockies as your backdrop with your partner on the trail, and top it all off with a gourmet meal fireside with all the fixings, before you retire to your cozy cabin outfitted with all the indulgences for maximum rejuvenation and seclusion.
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Guests will stay in rooms that offer both 5 -star luxury and the rustic ambiance that is indicative of the dude ranch experience. All rooms are decorated with western and horse themed décor and many offer fireplaces that will be a favorite as you return from a day outside to nestle in and relax.
Guests may also wish to indulge in other specialty services such as a treatment in the Lazy U Spa, Ropes Course, or Guided Fly Fishing Trip. We leave it up to you so you can craft your free time to create the stay of your dreams. Call us a local yoga studio, cultural liaison, or your go-to travel agent, we're here to create once in a lifetime getaways that bring together the coolest tribe around, and we can't wait to have you join us at C Lazy U.


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Southwestern Christian College
- Number of Online Degrees Offered: None
- Hybrid Option: Yes
- Degree Levels Offered: Associate, Bachelor's
- Degree Fields Offered: Liberal Arts, Religious Studies
The private, not-for-profit Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) was founded in 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas, as Southern Bible Institute. Its first class consisted of just 45 students. The trustees of SwCC purchased property in Terrell, including the first dwelling built in Terrell, an octagonally shaped home known as the Round House, and began operating there as Southwestern Christian College. The local chapter of the Historical Society has since placed marker at the site of the Round House.
When Dr. Jack Evans Sr. was appointed president of SwCC in 1967, he became the first African-American president of the only predominantly black Christian College among Churches of Christ. The school became fully accredited under his leadership in 1967. Dr. Evans still serves as SwCC's president.
Online Learning at Southwestern Christian College
SwCC offers a four-year bachelor's degree in religious studies and a two-year associate degree in the liberal arts. For their bachelor's, students can expect a core curriculum of courses including English, history, humanities, and mathematics, along with classes in religion, the Bible, and ministry. After completing 35 semester hours in Bible and religious education, candidates for a bachelor's must complete two one-hour internships.
Open-enrollment and non-credit online classes are available from SwCC. You do not have to be admitted to SwCC to take online courses. Students enrolled in a degree program at SwCC or another institution will need to see approval to use any online courses toward a degree.
SwCC's Center for Student Success provides additional academic support for students, including tutorials, academic, personal, and career counseling, and workshops in note taking, time management, and test taking strategies. The program's services are free, and include tutoring in Bible studies, biology, English, mathematics, psychology, sociology, reading, Greek, computer science, and speech.
Enrolling at Southwestern Christian College
Prospective students can apply to SwCC online or by downloading and printing up a pdf of the application form. Online applicants should note the additional materials (see below) the Office of Admissions must receive in order to process an application for admission. August 17 is the application deadline for the fall semester, January 10 is the deadline for the spring.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
- Completed application and $20 application fee
- Official transcripts
- SAT/ACT (Not required, but recommended)
- Medical record (Downloadable form is on the SwCC website)
- Immunization record
- Current photograph
- Academic Recommendation Form (Downloadable form is on the SwCC website)
- Character Recommendation Form (Downloadable form is on the SwCC website)
- Residential Application (Downloadable form is on the SwCC website)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- One-page essay describing to your potential roommate two items you'd bring to SwCC and why you want to attend SwCC
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Site of one of San Antonio's future parks is massive at 165 acres
People on the far North Side got a first glimpse Saturday of a slice of Hill Country terrain purchased by the city last summer for use as future park land.
District 9 Councilman Joe Krier hosted a tour through 165 acres of the former Classen-Steubing Ranch, with luxuriant oaks, limestone outcrops and a flood control dam, all surrounded by schools and housing developments.
The city reached an agreement to buy 204 acres of a 600-acre parcel north of Loop 1604 and west of U.S. 281 for $10.1 million. Acquiring the remaining 39 acres will depend on voters.
"It's incredible," Stone Oak area resident Alma Nuñez said as daughter Elise, 7, collected pieces of white Edwards limestone from a winding ranch road. "Considering that development is so crazy around here, this is a great asset for the community."
Elise held in her hands the reason for the property's acquisition. The former ranch in a high-growth area also lies in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, making it eligible for purchase under the city's aquifer protection program.
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It features a curving earthen dam nearly 2,000 feet long. Built in 1982, the San Antonio River Authority's Retention Dam No. 9 holds back floodwaters that would otherwise threaten property downstream in the Salado Creek watershed, SARA senior technical engineer Wayne Tschirhart said.
Water backed up behind the dam can also infiltrate into the aquifer, a multiple-county limestone formation that is the source of most of the city's water, said Geary Schindel, the Edwards Aquifer Authority's chief technical officer for aquifer science.
"Any open spaces that are available help in terms of recharge quantity and quality," Schindel said. "This property is important because there's a dam and recharge."
Under the deal, the city paid $6.3 million in aquifer protection funds for the 165 acres, and it hopes to purchase the additional 39 for $3.8 million through the 2017 bond program. Voters will decide on the city's $850 million bond package next month.
City plans call for the aquifer protection land to stay relatively untouched, though there are plans for a nature trail connecting to nearby Stone Oak Park. The acreage purchased with bond money could be used for sports fields.
Last June, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance director Annalisa Peace criticized the deal in an email to members and supporters, saying the price was too steep and that the arrangement would spur development on the remaining 400 acres. The sale agreement came with plans to connect the north and south sections of Hardy Oak and to extend Huebner Road east to Hardy Oak.
In an interview Friday, Peace said the city overspent millions on a property that was encumbered by a flooding easement.
"Now that it's done, it's done," she said. "I'm glad to see the property preserved, I'm just really sad the contiguous property is going to get developed."
Krier said the city arrived at the sales price after three separate appraisals.
"One hundred years from now, thousands of people will be using this park," Krier said. "No one will say, 'What did it cost?' or 'Where did you get the money?' They'll just be glad to have this park."
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Peep through the door
It seems as though the grass was much greener before
The dead life has been washed upon the sea shore
Money and greed deluded what is truly pure
And yet our flesh keeps screeching out for more
Now you're trapped
A hole in the ozone about to make the world collapse
Pollution fills the air and minds with bullet twisted facts
Midnight is now upon us people righteous laws are coming back
Don't turn your head away cause you can't get away
Your mind is lost because your spirit has been led astray
Don't ever say you gave it all if you ain't gave it all
Just fade it in the hazy purple twilight
No more time I tried to warn you all it's now approaching midnight
Panic's in the air
Some jumping out of buildings others on their knees in prayer
Some cry out to the sky and yell they aren't quite prepared
You looked god in the face and said forgive me all he did was stare.
Now you can run,
But where you gonna hide from all the power of the sun?
The cosmic reprecussions of what human kind has done
No understanding of the fullness everything is simply one
Soon to be none again so that new life can come again
Illusions rule the mind your soul is never gonna end
So don't pretend you gave it all if you ain't gave it all
Just fade it in the hazy purple twilight
No more time I tried to warn you all it's now approaching midnight
So I bid farewell.
No more good times or bad times, no more heaven no more hell.
Now brace yourself for impact it's a half hour to twelve
Complete in total darkness empty space is where you're left to dwell.
And all you had to do was live today for your tomorrow
But now it's over and you're drowning deep inside your sorrow
You could've led but instead you confirmed and chose to follow
So once again I bid farewell
There's only seconds left you'd like to second guess
But through your foolish ways you've literally beckoned death
So just don't say you gave it all if you ain't gave it all
Just fade it in the hazy purple twilight
No more time I tried to warn you all it's now approaching midnight
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"Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."-Rumi
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Some people have thought i have been dead-close to it no lie. An internal life of devotion is always a struggle. Winter hits me so hard. My pineal gland is covered by the grey shade of Ohio days and I receive no light. This absence of light brings depression. This lack of light tethered with the lack of intense engagement leaves me to myself-the thoughts of the mind and weakness of heart. Japa stretches throughout the day with little to no taste. What has brought encouragement and life is the blessed book New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton. Actually it has saved me. If you know me, that means alot. We have spent hours reading aloud in the house, on the subway, in the car, at the theatre and at restaurants. Everywhere it stands as inspiration to live and serve.
I am on the threshold of new. India is one week away. It will be a nice restart button.
The quote above is what is driving my purpose for '09.
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Hello Everyone!
You are invited to attend our Kirtan Festival in Upstate NY. If you in the area or would like to fly in please register. October 24-26th.
Check out the list of activities and the link.
Essential Kirtan and Yoga Workshop
FRIDAY EVE: 6pm-8pm
Foundational Rhythms of Kirtan: Balaram Chandra
Stories within the Music; lila's of Krishna and Rama: Raghunath
Kirtan and dance performance: prayers to the Butter Thief:
Gaura, Keli & Vrinda
7-8AM meditation, japa & pranayama w/ live sitar by Curtis Bahn: Balaram Chandra
8-9 AM breakfast prasad
9-930 Songs of the Sages:song study with Gaura and Raghunath
930-11AM BHAKTI VINYASA YOGA levels 2-4 with Raghunath
11-11:30AM break
11:30-12:45AM MANTRAS FROM THE VEDAS: their power and meaning by Raghunath
12:45-2:45pm Lunch Break
2:45-4:45pm Group Musical instrument Study (choose two)
Harmonium, Kartals, Indian Mrdanga (clay drum), Dance, Songs & Significance
4:45- 5:45 PM Restorative & Open mat Yoga with Live kirtan
5:45-8 PM Dinner Break
8-9:30 PM Karuna Shakti Evening Kirtan with Gaura Vani and As Kindred Spirits
7-8AM:mediation, japa & pranayama w/ live sitar by Curtis Bahn:Balarama Chandra
8-9 AM breakfast
9-10:30-MANTRAS & MOVEMENT :asana class with Keli Lalita
11AM-12:30 Experiments with Kirtan visualizations
12:30-1pm Final Dance and Kirtan with Gaura & Vrinda Rani
1pm-3pm Govardhana Picnic and Goodbyes
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Ive been in yoga land where everyone is smiling, good looking, in shape, and eager to chant. No problems here. But i am faced with the reality that I will be leaving here soon and having to get back to work at the colleges. Today I was sent these articles and was just told about this new movie! Two different worlds.
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@melissajill Takeover Day 2: Engagement shoots are my jam, because I love capturing a genuine connection between two people AND I don't feel rushed or pressed for time. Oftentimes, couples are more creative and playful during an engagement session than on their wedding day. As film photographers, we all love a killer location or sweeping views, but sometimes I find that the combo of good light and a simple background allows you to isolate the connection between your clients, providing the most powerful images of all.
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@melissajill Takeover Day 2: You would never know it from this image that this wedding took place at a country club. Country clubs are pretty and all, but when you are already shooting the ceremony on the edge of a golf course it is nice to change things up—at least for me—so that the portraits aren't all taken on the same manicured green grass. I much prefer the neutral tones of the desert, and thankfully my early arrival for scouting—even at a venue I am familiar with—paid off when I came across this spot down next to the maintenance entrance. Preparation for the win!
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@melissajill Takeover Day 2: Light is King. This image was taken as part of a styled shoot during midday when the sun was bright overhead. I knew that I wanted to capture the gorgeous detailing of this @bhldn gown. I'm sure the venue catering manager thought I was crazy to shoot in one of the most nondescript spots of a gorgeous venue—a dark walkway under an overhang that guests merely used to get from one place to another. But while this spot isn't a location the staff will take you to as their prize portrait site, it provided the perfect side light and neutral background that I needed for my purpose. I've found that mixing in these types of minimal shots that have clean backgrounds with portraits in more picturesque locations make for a more well-rounded submission or blog post, giving the eye moments of rest within the story.
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Gifts galore from December 1st on ISA Facebook are you following?
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A gift made through a will or living trust can be convenient to arrange. A simple provision or amendment prepared by your attorney at the time you make or update your will or trust is all that is necessary. Gifts included in wills and living trusts are popular because they are flexible, easy to arrange and may be changed with your life circumstances.
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Squash blossoms are one of my favorite summer finds. Although I rarely fry foods, I prepare these lovely flowers the way my great-grandmother did and make a simple batter.
For a dozen blossoms, I use about two heaping tablespoons of flour, one cup of water and one egg. If the batter seems too thin after mixing these ingredients, add more flour so that it is the consistency of a thick pancake or waffle batter. The batter should be thick enough to stick to the blossoms – if you are unsure about the thickness, simply dip in a blossom to test. Also add a few pinches of salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
When ready to fry, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. You can test the oil for readiness by adding a drop of water or batter and seeing if it sizzles. When the oil reaches the desired temperature, dip each blossom in the batter, making sure to coat the entire flower, and lay it in the oil. You will likely have to fry in two batches. When one side is golden, use tongs to turn and brown the other side. Each side will take about two to three minutes. As you remove them from the skillet, place the blossoms on a plate covered in a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
These distinctive tasting delicacies are an ideal summer appetizer and, certainly, a conversation piece. You will also find recipes for stuffing the blossoms with ricotta, corn and anchovies, for example, but I prefer to let the flavor of the blossoms shine.


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The intensity, regularity and duration of hot flashes and night sweats vary amongst women. Both of these symptoms are attributed to the menopause, a period of change that most commonly occurs in women in their late 40′s and early 50′s. A recent study, included in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, decided to focus on a group of postmenopausal women who had chosen hormone replacement therapy and were aged between 55 and 65. This gave the study an average participation age of 62, with most test participants living in urban, middle class areas of developed countries.
The primary aim of this study was to look at the relationship between HRT and future occurrences of night sweats and hot flashes. Each women completed a survey regarding their lifestyle history, previous medical conditions and the extent in which they used HRT. The results provided some very interesting titbits of data that can hopefully allow women approaching the menopause to make better informed choices.
Of all the women surveyed, a total of 90% had experienced hot flashes in their life to date. In addition to this a further 55% were currently experiencing hot flashes and night sweats on a regular basis at the time of questioning, which also had a close link to previous lifestyle choices and psychological conditions. Women who were smokers, suffered from depression, maintained a poor diet and lack of exercise, had a large alcohol intake and had been through a hysterectomy, were all experiencing more frequent bouts of hot flashes and night sweats.
Many women hope that HRT can reduce many of the unpleasant menopausal symptoms, but one major find, attributed to this study, is that most women who chose to undertake HRT actually continued to experience hot flashes and night sweats long after they ceased HRT. For most women, the flashes and sweats were still prevalent in those women into their 60′s.
The scientists who conducted this study all concurred that "There is a need for effective non-hormonal treatments for women with problematic hot flushes and night sweats, and for women who have a recurrence of hot flushes after they stop taking hormone therapy."
One such treatment is Curcuma Comosa, a herbal remedy that focuses on naturally balancing the hormones. This herb is still relatively unknown in Western countries, but has been commonplace throughout Asia for decades. The reasons for Curcuma Comosa's popularity in its home region are numerous. Firstly, it has no negative side effects, so it can be consumed on a regular basis without hindering normal day to day life. In addition to this, it also has many physical benefits for women beyond relieving hot flashes and night sweats. Many women have reported that Curcuma Comosa has reduced feelings of depression, increased their libido and added strength to the uterine wall.


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Towns in Sandy's path did little to prepare for floods
Many coastal cities and towns slammed by Hurricane Sandy have done little to protect themselves from flood damage, ignoring federal incentives even as they have been flooded repeatedly, a USA TODAY analysis of federal records shows.
More than 100 municipalities in areas that were declared a federal emergency this week have received the worst ratings from Washington under a program that rewards communities for trying to minimize flood damage.
FULL COVERAGE:Sandy leaves a path of destruction
INTERACTIVE:East Coast towns did little to prepare for Sandy
Roughly 1,000 communities across the U.S. have won discounts of 10% or more for their property owners through the program.
But in New Jersey, for example, coastal communities such as Sea Bright, Lacey, Barnegat and Ocean Township get no discounts because they took either minimal or no flood-prevention action and received the worst insurance rating, federal records show. Those communities have more than 6,000 insured properties worth $1.4 billion, records show, and they have sustained major damage over the years.
Property owners in the four towns have filed 2,500 claims against FEMA's flood-insurance program since 1978, receiving $26 million in payments, the records show.
Atlantic City, which was hit hard by Sandy and is one of the biggest cities on the Jersey shore, has the second-lowest insurance rating, earning its 8,100 property owners only a 5% discount.
The inaction by flood-prone communities results in extra costs to taxpayers for disaster relief to communities and to individual property owners. It also can increase premiums for the 5.5 million people with federal flood insurance.
"This is not a difficult thing to do," said Larry Larson, senior policy director for the Association of State Floodplain Managers. The incentive program "is one of the best things we have."
But local officials shun flood-prevention because they fear restricting development and don't want to spend the money. "A lot of communities aren't doing it because they say, we have to do the work and the individuals are the ones getting the benefit," Larson said. "There are a lot of property owners who don't know the (incentive) program exists."
Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long said her community's insurance rating doesn't reflect the borough's recent flood-mitigation efforts, but that nothing would have protected it from Sandy. "It would be absurd to imply that any kind of readiness could have protected us from the surf. The only thing that could have protected us would be to physically move the town," Long said.
Sea Bright, a narrow strip of beach along the Atlantic, sustained "catastrophic" damage, Long said. "There are structures that may not be rebuilt because of the risk."
Flood-mitigation can reduce damage even from severe storms by leaving vulnerable land undeveloped or requiring homes to be substantially elevated, said David Conrad, a Maryland flood consultant formerly with the National Wildlife Federation.
Conrad and others have urged FEMA to increase incentives, possibly by tying disaster-relief payments to a community's flood-mitigation efforts.
Coastal Long Beach, N.J., has one of the best insurance ratings, taking significant steps that have earned its 7,300 property owners a 20% discount on their premiums. Parts of the township shielded by newly replenished sand dunes escaped major damage, but other areas were "devastated," Commissioner Joseph Lattanzi said.


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Mark Wahlberg shepherded this superb drama through the production process for years, but ironically, he was the only major cast principal not to score an Oscar nomination for the true story of Boston boxer-against-the-odds Micky Ward. Those up for the honors included Christian Bale (who won) as Ward's fighter-turned-trainer half brother, Melissa Leo (who also won) as their mother and Amy Adams as Ward's tough-in-her-own-right girlfriend. Director David O. Russell not only draws superb performances from all of them, he also generates an indelible sense of the tale's setting. (Rated R)
Clint Eastwood's yen for tackling a variety of genres as a director extends to the supernatural with this well-acted drama, reuniting him with Invictus co-star Matt Damon as one of several people with strong connections to the afterlife. Cecile De France and young Frankie McLaren play the others, and they eventually meet up with Damon's character, who finds his special ability more a curse than a blessing. Eastwood stages a whopper of a tsunami sequence to set the story in motion. (Rated PG-13)
Unrequited love takes an unusual turn in this would-be comedy teaming Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman. She's an unmarried woman who wants to have a child, and he's the longtime friend who secretly pines for her romantically. He manages to switch his sperm with that of the intended donor; the latter half of the film, which advances several years and isn't quite as jokey, plays better than the first. (Rated PG-13)


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It's amazing how getting a frank appraisal from someone you admire about the state of their own life and body of work can snap you out of a funk. Zack Arias's Transform is a personal look inside the life of a successful artist. If you thought that success was all excitement and hundred dollar bills, you're wrong. Often the life of an artist is rife with uncertainty, inadequacy, and feelings of regret. This video is an intense look into those emotions. A rare glimpse at the vulnerability of someone who's struggled and worked to get to where they are.
Shot on a Flip HD camera in and around the city of Atlanta, it shows that the best camera is the one that's with you. The shots are stark and beautiful. The music is haunting and dramatic and the message is clear. RELAX. You're not the only one who feels this way.
It's not about perfection, it's about putting one foot in front of the other.
It's important to realize that everyone's always struggling. They're just doing so at different points along the path. The guy that seems like he's got it all figured out is just a few steps ahead of you, looking at the guy in front of him - wondering how HE does it.
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Looking For A Way To Stand Out At Your Next Corporate Event Or Tradeshow?
Corporate Events
Looking for a way to entertain your employees at the next holiday party or team building event? Want to create a sense of team unity? A photo booth is the perfect choice! Let's face it, not everybody will be excited about another field day or bowling night. But EVERYBODY loves a photo booth! (Trust us, we see it every day!)
Trade Shows
You go to conventions, expos, and trade shows to generate buzz about your company. Well, nothing is "buzzier" than a photo booth! Increase foot traffic, build an email list, and create brand awareness...all while your guests are just having fun! Plus, the photo strips (that they'll keep on their fridge forever) will be branded with your company logo and/or contact info. It's a business card + swag that NO ONE will be able to throw away!
How It Works
Don't worry. It's not complicated. In fact, as soon as your guests step up, they'll be greeted by one of our friendly concierge to walk them through the process. Then, if you want, they'll pick from a huge selection of fun, themed props. (Mustaches on a stick are a universal favorite!) Once your guests pick out their accessories, getting their photos is as simple as 1, 2, 3...
Step Right Up
Your guest(s) will step inside the photo booth with the prop of their choice. A monitor prompts them through each step as they pose and let their silly side out! (Some of our booths even have video messaging capabilities.)
Instant Gratification
Who wants to wait? Seven seconds later, two copies of the photo will print out. Your guests keep one copy and the other goes on a USB drive for you. Perfect for social media sharing!
Lasting Memories
Booth visitors can come back for more fun as many times as they want!
At the end of the event, you will receive a USB drive with all of your images and or videos from the night!
All Rentals Include
A Real Photo Booth!
Setting up a backdrop so people can take pictures on their phone is not the same thing as a photo booth! Photo Booth Rocks caters to clients who want a true nostalgic photo booth experience, no quarters necessary! We've combined the latest photo technology with stylish booth options and features.
Unlimited Usage
No other branded swag you look at will be truly unlimited. With Photo Booth Rocks, take as many photos and videos as you want during your contracted time period! We've never known a lonely photo booth, and we doubt you or your guests will either!
Personalized Print-Out
Photos = great. Personalized photos = as awesome as a unicorn on a rainbow! We can customize your photo strip print-outs with your company logo, contact information, or anything else you want. It turns a great picture into marketing material!
Unlimited Video Messaging
Each photo booth can offer video messaging features as well as photos. Guests can record video clips, and you receive all video footage after the event. Perfect for a promo video, a recap of the event, or even in your marketing materials.
USB Flash Drive
After the event, you'll receive a flash drive containing all images and videos from throughout the event. We can also create a video montage for you like the one found here.
Props and Silly Things
Get silly with funky hats, glasses, mustaches and all sorts of zany party props! Having a themed event? We can help make it even more special with custom props!
Choice of Color or B&W Photos
Guests can go for a nostalgic look with our black-and-white photo strip print out option, or elect for full digital color photo strips. You can't go wrong either way!
Personalized Welcome screen
When your guests enter the Photo Booth, they will be greeted with a personalized welcome screen that includes your company logo, name of the event, and a personalized greeting (perhaps your motto?).
Personal Booth Attendant
You'll never have to worry about guests being confused by the photo booth. Our friendly and responsible team members are always onsite to make every Photobooth Rocks event memorable and smooth.
Photo Lab-Quality Printers
Printing at a warp speed of less than seven seconds, your photos are ready in a flash. And they'll last forever with our photo-lab quality dye sublimation thermal transfer printer.
Setup, Breakdown, and Delivery
Our team members are responsible for the delivery, setup, quality checks before each event, and breakdown of all photo booth equipment...all at your convenience! If your event is on Friday, but you need the photo booth delivered on Thursday, no problem! (Included in all Central Florida Area bookings.)
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Let us worry about risk so you can focus on fun! We've got you covered with full liability insurance of $1,000,000 and can easily add you as an additionally insured.
Custom Add-Ons & Enhancements
Text Your Images
Guests have the option to text themselves a digital copy of their photo booth photos (with an internet connection). With this feature, they can keep a digital copy and/or share on their favorite social media platform! (Make sure they tag you and include your preferred hashtag!)
Booth Branding
They say it takes at least 12 impressions for a person to remember a company's logo. Let us customize your photo booth by wrapping the booth with your corporate branding.
Themed Props
Are you hosting a '70s event or a holiday party? Incorporate your event theme or colors into your photo booth props.
Custom Photo Layout
Our standard packages include two classic 2×6 photo strip prints per session. But if that's not your style, you can choose from our selection of custom 4x6 or 2×6 layouts. Click hereto browse our custom layout gallery.
Photo Strip Frames
As if photo strips weren't awesome enough, photo strip frames make the perfect giveaway for your trade show. They're the perfect size to display those awesome pics!
LED Roof
An LED-lighted roof adds a little "bling" to your classic black photo booth rental. Everyone will know where all the fun is!
Velvet Rope
It's glamour. It's Hollywood. It's VIP. Add a touch of style to your gala (red carpet not included).
Neon Sign
Our classic neon "photo booth" sign will let everyone know where the party's at! Your guests will want as many pictures in front of the booth as they will inside of it!


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Arsenal target Kostas Manolas has been confirmed as a signing by Serie A outfit Roma as the Gunners continue their quest for a defender.
The Gunners have missed out on Kostas Manolas as the 23-year-old Greece international has completed a £10.4 million move to the Italian capital with just a week left to go in this summer's transfer window.
Time is running out for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who, despite bringing in youngster Calum Chambers, still needs to find a genuine replacement for former captain Thomas Vermaelen who signed for Barcelona this summer.
The Gunners let Carl Jenkinson go out on loan to West Ham United with Chambers expected to compete with Mathieu Debuchy for the right full-back spot in the long-term following the departure of Bacary Sagna, and while he has impressed in central defence, even he alone is not enough cover and lacks experience.
Reports have linked the club with interest in Liverpool's Daniel Agger whose future is far from certain at Anfield, as well as Vermaelen's Belgian teammate Toby Alderweireld.
The late swing and miss for Kostas Manolas leaves them with precious little time to negotiate with alternative targets.
Perhaps the manager has deals already in progress, or perhaps the Emirates faithful are staring down the barrel of another deadline day dash to sign key personnel, especially following the injury to striker Olivier Giroud last weekend with the France international potentially facing three months on the sidelines.
However, Arsenal fans need not fear just yet – the last time Arsene Wenger completed a deadline day signing in central defence it was the gentle German giant himself, Per Mertesacker which, in the long-run, has proven to be one of the club's best signings in recent years.
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