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"Limonata Creative is a force, an organized, driven, professional, friendly whirlwind!
I had been floundering at pulling together my dream for months without any type of organization and was facing a looming deadline. I threw my jumbled ideas onto the table where Giulietta promptly typed up a magical proposal with thoughtful questions I had never thought to ponder and wrapped it all in relevant, cohesive branding! She cheerfully coordinated with vendors, handled unexpected obstacles with grace and worked the rest of us under the table. She threw herself into my event, little and big errands, behind the scenes projects, she kept me up to date all while relieving my crushing workload.
That day, when I walked in and met her for the first time, I KNEW that I would be meeting an amazing creative, a stylist, an influencer, a designer. What I didn't know, and what was the very best surprise about working with Limonata Creative is that I discovered a new friend, a sister creative. And that was more than I ever could have hoped for!"
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"First of all, I love Limonata Creative's vision & energy. It's more than event design, it's magic! Giulietta has an ability to intuit a space, along with the personality of the clients & create a beautiful experience! She is also such a kind & generous person. She went way, way, way, above and beyond. I can't thank her enough for her creative vision. People are still talking about the event & without her it would not have been a success."
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"Tastemaker's Tea & Tonic" drew 50 of Baltimore/DC's bloggers and influencers to our store to delight in a lavish Victorian-inspired evening. From the floral chandeliers, to the painted photoshoot backdrop, to the tablescape of perfectly arranged hors d'oeuvres, the event was dripping with gorgeous accents. Giulietta has a keen eye and a great attention to detail that makes her events flow effortlessly. She plans with such precision and dedication that every event she's created for us has turned out this way and that's why we refer to it as "Giulietta Magic!". Thank you Limonata Creative for helping us put on such a fantastic event!"
(photo by Currie Lee)
"When I discussed the idea of hosting a workshop at Boutique 44 (which was something I wanted to do, but didn't know how to go about it) Limonata Creative presented a plan for Paper Pines & Cider. Giulietta's incredible dedication, organization, and attention to detail shines through in all that she does - I like to call it "Giulietta Magic." She has a way of pulling everything together in a manner that appears effortless, but takes a lot of hard work. Watching Giulietta's concepts develop from paper to real life is truly awesome. She planned our workshop from point A to Z, coaching me every step of the way. I was impressed with the outcome, but more importantly, our customers were ecstatic and have been asking for more! Working with Limonata Creative is like working with a trustworthy, passionate friend. If you're on the fence about hiring Limonata Creative for a project, I can promise that you won't regret it. It will be one of the best decisions that you can make for your brand."
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May is fast approaching and with it, a very welcomed week off work! J. and I have been talking about visiting Shetland for a few years as he has family who live there. He went to Shetland back when he was still at school but this will be my first trip to islands. After calling his uncle on Christmas Day who asked him 'so, when are you coming up to visit us in Shetland?' it prompted us to make a move on and do it in 2018.
We would have loved to have gone for Up Helly Aa, an annual festival held at the end of January in Shetland, but due to me being a teacher and not much (any) leeway in my holiday dates, I don't know if this will ever happen. The great thing about May though, is that I have been promised I will see puffins!
Getting there
There are two ways to get to Shetland: ferry or fly.
The flight from Aberdeen only takes 1-hour but the flight times and prices were not convenient for us, so we settled on the overnight ferry. As soon as we knew our dates, we booked the ferry to secure our transport there.
The ferry leaves late afternoon from Aberdeen to Lerwick, so it's easy to get a train up in the morning and head straight for the ferry upon arrival. However, it would be a bit of a shame to not look around what Aberdeen has to offer. We decided we would include a 1-night stay in Aberdeen to break up the journey, see a bit of the city and because I am dying to see Dunnottar Castle, a short train journey away outside of Stonehaven.
We are spending four days, three nights in Shetland, and I am really looking forward to seeing the wildlife, the scenery and exploring the 'last untamed corner of the UK'
Have you visited Scotland, Shetland or any of the Scottish Isles? What did you think? Let me know in the comments.

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Quad Graphics: Going Gravure
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Press release from the issuing companyNovember 2, 2004 -- (press release) -- Our Oklahoma City plant recently started up its first two gravure presses, quite an impressive accomplishment for a plant that celebrates the one-year anniversary of its opening on October 29. In one year's time, the plant has accrued an impressive client list and — at 761,000 square feet — has become the largest printing plant west of the Mississippi River. A showcase for the very latest in gravure technology, Quad/Graphics' Oklahoma City plant promises to breathe new life into the market, offering flexible, high-quality gravure production at the speeds required to keep pace with the needs of today's publishers and catalogers. Established entirely through greenfield growth, the plant is infusing the industry with cutting-edge capacity. Take, for instance, the plant's Jackrabbit Gravure presses. Equipped with the latest automation from cylinder loading and unloading through product delivery, the presses are fast and flexible, swiftly delivering product in a variety of configurations and with minimal waste. Also within the plant's walls are two "next generation," fully automated cylinder engravers so advanced they can run with little human intervention and even can be directed remotely from other plants. Automating everything from cylinder loading and calibration through engraving and delivery to a cylinder storage system, these high-speed technological marvels — the first of their kind in the United States — dramatically reduce engraving time and costs while elevating quality. In combination, the technological advancements being pioneered at Quad/Graphics' all-new gravure facility in Oklahoma City are morphing gravure into a process that's more accessible than ever before. Traditionally a long-run process, gravure is fast becoming a cost-effective option for clients requiring shorter print runs, multiple versioning and quicker turnarounds. The plant's high-speed gravure capabilities are further enhanced by its strategic location in the central United States, which enables timely, reliable distribution of printed product to major markets in the West. The Oklahoma City plant joins the printer's two other gravure operations in Lomira, Wis., and Martinsburg, W.Va. Since entering gravure in 1986, the company has installed more than half of the industry's entire gravure capacity.
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1. Always watch what you say
Only a child or a fool misuses the power of his tongue. Words have the ability to build up or tear down. And once said, they can never be taken back. A gentleman chooses wisely.
2. Be a contributing member of society/Give without expecting anything in return
Be the first to say hello to a stranger passing you on the street. Give something back to someone less fortune than you whether that be time or money.
3. Speak up and make eye contact
Shifty eyes and a mumble of a low voice would put even the most trusting man on edge. Speaking up while looking into the other person's eyes shows courage and respect.
4. Smile and make someone's day with a well timed compliment
My dad used to tell me to smile even when I didn't feel like it. I hated it, until I understood the reason. When you genuinely smile at someone, you remove the barrier of unfamiliarity. It makes you a welcoming presence and that, alongside a well timed "Nice shoes", will make half the world fall in love with you.


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A pair of storied symphonies make up the program for the UGA Symphony Orchestra's (UGASO) February 21 concert in Hodgson Concert Hall at 8 p.m.
Mozart's Symphony No. 31 "Paris" and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 "Romantic" will be performed in the UGASO's second of four concerts this semester.
"These are two very contrasting works, equally challenging," said Mark Cedel, director of the UGASO. "The concert will showcase the orchestra and its versatility."
Bruckner's fourth symphony earned its "Romantic" nickname, which was used by the composer himself, by way of the era in which it was created. The Romantic movement in the arts had enjoyed a long, fruitful period in the half-century prior to Bruckner's Symphony No. 4.
"This is the second Bruckner symphony that we have performed in the last three years as we embark on performing the Bruckner cycle," said Cedel.
The "Bruckner cycle" refers to the Austrian composer's nine numbered symphonies. The first Bruckner cycle performance in US history was completed on Jan. 29 by Daniel Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin at Carnegie Hall.
Paired with Bruckner's fourth is Mozart's Symphony No. 31, nicknamed for the city in which the then-22-year-old composer wrote the symphony.
"This symphony was written for the Parisian audience and caters to their tastes, as Mozart saw them," said Cedel. "It begins with a flourish that was intended to dazzle his audience."
Another uniquely Parisian element to the work is the size of the orchestra: unusually large for its time, the instrumentation for the symphony made use of the large orchestra Mozart had on hand in Paris. Indeed, Mozart's father Leopold is quoted as saying "to judge by the Parisian symphonies [I have] seen, the French must like noisy symphonies."
Evidently, these choices were successful, as the "Paris Symphony" has become one of Mozart's more famous symphonies.
Tickets to the concert are $12 each or $6 with a UGA student ID and can be purchased at pac.uga.edu or the PAC box office. Those unable to attend can watch the concert live on the Hodgson School's website: music.uga.edu/streaming.
The UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music sponsors more than 350 performances each year. To view the performance calendar, subscribe to the weekly email concert listing, and to learn more about the School of Music, go to music.uga.edu.


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There are two ways a measure can be placed on the ballot:
- The Legislature has the ability to place constitutional amendments, bond measures, and proposed changes in law on the ballot.
- Any California voter can put an initiative or a referendum on the ballot by following the "How to Qualify an Initiative Process" as described on the California Secretary of State website.
A statewide ballot measure can be approved by a majority vote of the people.
For the November 4, 2014 Election, six propositions have qualified for the ballot. The AAUW CA Public Policy Committee has studied the ballot measures in the context of the approved AAUW CA Public Policy Priorities – 2013-2015, and has taken positions on four. AAUW CA recommends that members study the detailed Voter Information pamphlet with pros and cons, soon to be mailed to registered voters, as well as read the full text of the propositions on the Secretary of State website, http://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2014/general/pdf/
Proposition 1: Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
Under existing law, various measures have been approved by the voters in past elections to provide funds for water supply and protection facilities and flood control, but not all authorized bonds have been sold. Put on the ballot by the California Legislature, this measure, if passed, would authorize the sale of $7,120,000,000 in state bonds, and reallocate $425,000,000 of unissued bonds to finance the purpose of water quality, supply and infrastructure improvements.
Safeguarding California's supply of clean and safe water for homes, businesses and farms is an essential responsibility of government and critical to protecting the quality of life for all Californians. Every Californian should have access to clean, safe, and reliable drinking water. This measure provides funding to implement the three objectives of the California Water Action Plan which are more reliable water supplies, the restoration of important species and habitat, and a more resilient and sustainable managed water infrastructure. It will also enable investment in expanding groundwater storage. It is "tunnel neutral" and provides no funding for the proposed tunnels in the San Joaquin Delta region. This measure provides a comprehensive and fiscally responsible approach to addressing the varied challenges facing California's water resources.
This initiative is consistent with AAUW's Public Policy Priorities promoting the economic, social, and physical well- being of all persons. AAUW CA supports the passage of this initiative.
Proposition 2: State Budget. Budget Stabilization Account. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
Senate Bill 867 (Chapter 186, 2014) was signed by the Governor on August 11, 2014; changing the proposition number of this measure from 44 to 2.
Proposition 58 passed in 2004 required reserves to be set aside in the CA General Fund for economic uncertainties. However, no funds are currently set aside because the governor can declare a budget emergency and waive the "set asides" of 3% of the general fund revenues or a cap of $8 million or 5%, whichever is greater, into a Budget Stabilization Account (BSA). Then 50% of these annual transfers must be used to pay off Economic Recovery Bonds.
Proposition 2 requires the state to spend minimum amount each year to pay down specified debts. It creates a Public School System Stabilization Account (PSSSA) which is funded by a transfer of capital gains-related tax funds in excess of 8% of the general fund revenues. It creates rules about forecasting estimates of revenues and expenditures for 3 fiscal years with 1.5% annual deposit of general fund revenues and taxes from capital gains in excess of 8%, and changes rules for taking money out of the BSA. Funds would be appropriated when state support for K-14 education exceeds the allocated revenues and resources. School districts will be limited in the amount of reserves that can be kept at the local level.
While theoretically the PSSSA is a positive step for education, an analysis by Ed Source (of which AAUW CA was a founding partner) states the PSSSA would not likely be funded until the end of the decade. With this degree of uncertainty, AAUW CA remains neutral on this proposition.\
Proposition 45: Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes. Initiative Statute
If passed by voters, this initiative would require the Insurance Commissioner's approval before a health insurer could change its rates or anything else affecting the charges associated with health insurance. It provides for public notice, disclosure, and hearing, and subsequent judicial review, and exempts employer large group health plans.
If an appointed Insurance Commissioner is given the power to approve "the change of rates or anything else affecting the charges associated with health insurance", concentrating this power in a single individual could have significant, negative ramifications. The commissioner could undermine key components of the Affordable Care Act, making quality affordable healthcare inaccessible for many. Insurers could withdraw their plans from the exchange if their rates are rejected by the state and lead to fewer affordable, quality plans from which consumers could choose. Passage of this initiative could cause a number of unique, unintended consequences creating barriers to coverage, confuse consumers, and possibly increase out-of-pocket costs for low-and moderate-income families enrolled in Covered California.
The ballot measure creates multiple, conflicting review processes and lengthy delays that undermine Covered California's ability to negotiate lower health insurance rates and coverage on behalf of California consumers.
AAUW's Public Policy Priorities promote "quality affordable and accessible health care" for all. This proposition holds no commitment to meeting this assurance, thus AAUW CA recommends an oppose position on Proposition 45.
Proposition 46: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits. Initiative Statute
Proposition 46 would require drug and alcohol testing of doctors and reporting of positive tests to the California Medical Board. It would also require the California Medical Board to suspend a doctor with a positive test and to take disciplinary action if the doctor was impaired while on duty. Health care practitioners would be required to report any doctor suspected of drug or alcohol impairment or medical negligence. It would require health care practitioners to consult state prescription drug history database before prescribing certain controlled substances. Finally, it would increase the cap on pain and suffering damages in medical negligence lawsuits from $250,000 to over $1 million, reflecting inflation.
Raising the cap on noneconomic damages would likely increase overall health care spending in California (both governmental and nongovernmental) by: (1) increasing direct medical malpractice costs and (2) changing the amount and types of health care services provided. The increased awards in medical lawsuits would likely be passed on to the consumer and would therefore increase the costs of health care. It is likely that some physicians would leave California if their malpractice insurance costs rise, thus decreasing access by consumers. Also there are concerns that the state prescription drug history database is inadequate for the scope of record-keeping required by this initiative.
Recommendation: Because AAUW supports access to quality, affordable health, it opposes this initiative and recommends a NO vote.
Proposition 47: Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute
The initiative would reduce the penalty for most nonviolent crimes from a felony to a misdemeanor. Specifically, the initiative would mandate misdemeanors instead of felonies for "non-serious, non-violent crimes," such as petty theft and drug possession, unless the defendant has prior convictions for violent and serious crimes.
It would permit re-sentencing for anyone currently serving a prison sentence for any of the offenses that the initiative lists as misdemeanors. About 10,000 inmates would be eligible for resentencing, according to the Californians for Safety and Justice group. Safeguards in this initiative include requiring a "thorough review" of criminal history and risk assessment of any individuals before resentencing to ensure that they do not pose a risk to the public.
This proposition would create a Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund. The fund would receive appropriations based on savings accrued by the state during the fiscal year, as compared to the previous fiscal year, due to the initiative's implementation. Estimates range from $150 million to $250 million per year. Funds from the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund would be distributed as follows: 25% to the Department of Education, 10% to the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, and 65% to the Board of State and Community Correction. These funds will be applied to the above for k-12 schools for truancy etc.; mental health and drug treatment programs; and crime victims programs.
Basic to all AAUW's public policy efforts is the understanding that true equity requires a balance between the right of the individual and the needs of the community. AAUW CA recommends a support position on this initiative.
Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum
AAUW CA did not study this initiative, as it is not related to the AAUW CA Public Policy Priorities.


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Too brave to die;
Too coward to be alive,
I am Sisyphus, with my stone.
Can't despair; can't hope.
Not knowing, not aware,
Still conscious of the flavors
I devour.
One thing I tell you; Once and for all.
My decisions- all two of them,
Do not concern me
or my soul.
Sisyphus (the stone feller as I am called down here in the underworld) is at your service. I know you know me. I am often discussed among the intellectuals. This reminds me of an existential joke I had heard somewhere:
What does one drunken philosopher say to another?
Am I, who I am?
Who am I? If I am!
That was not really a joke and by the expressions on your face, I can tell my ramblings are not having any impact on you. I promise that these were so eloquent in my head, this morning when the demons were talking to me. We had a nice chat but there was no coffee or tea and they were talking so fast. I had nothing with me to note down the wisdom they were bestowing on me except my lousy brain. How much one can rely on an organ, though?
This reminds me of another important point. You all have spent enough time on the earth to know how fragile the organs are. You do not need Sisyphus to break this one for you.
Do I see any acknowledgement on your faces? Very little! Let me explain. By the way, I do like the sound of my own voice so I will just ignore those hands rising and those faces shining with new found intelligence. I tend to have that effect on people.
Not really though I am a loser and this is the first time anyone is even listening to me. They adore that handsome French philosopher too much to hear me out. Being a philosopher, he must be insane too. Handsome and insane! The generous atrocities of God sometimes do baffle me.
Forgive the intrusion of my hooligans of thoughts. Let me continue my explanation:
You think you are special………that you are not a machine. You are a person with feelings and desires and all sorts of shit. Fascinating, right? Not really!
Here is a case for you:
Recall that friend of yours-the girl who was always brimming with energy. Just suppose a persona if you never had the experience of meeting someone like that. Anyways, lately she had not been feeling well and one day she discussed her ulcers with you. Trusting you enough to tell you that one of her organs was not functioning properly and a part of the ulcer in that organ had been cut and sent to a lab for a biopsy. Admit that underneath the several layers of sympathy, you will find yourself pondering over a new thought; are we humans or just a sample to be tested?
The answer is simple you are nothing but a set of mechanisms! You are part of a system and you shall be destroyed with its destruction.
Meanwhile, you are, too coward to live…………too brave to die!
"Roll the bloody stone, Sis!"
Shit! That's him — my tormentor!
You see the sole purpose of his existence is to torture me. "Do this, do that", is all he has ever said. In fact, there is never 'that'. It is always this — rolling stone from one side and then from the other.
I will let you on my secret though. Sometimes, I decorate the stone with the color of my choice. It brings me as close to happiness as is ever possible in my case. Sometimes, I challenge myself and roll the stone fast enough to break my own previous record and the adrenaline rush accounts for some satisfaction in my stone rolling life. There are other times, when I just take delight in working at one push at a time. I cover my journey in a leisurely manner enjoying the uniqueness of my task without missing a thing from my surrounding. I have that much control at least, I think. That is exactly when my tormentor comes again with his shouts of, "Roll it baby and roll it fast."
That does not make me happy at all!
And yet, there had been situations in my life, when I was allowed to continue shoving the stone as per my desires, without any interruption. You wouldn't believe how terribly bored I was!
That was when I would look for him because I missed the troubles he gave me. I had no idea what pain he would throw my way next but as long as there was some unpredictability around me, I knew I could live.
This is how my monotonous task is driven.
You ask me if I am happy?
I say, "Yes and no."
You ask next,
"What do I want?"
But I do not know.
Chaos, my friend is the natural course and way,
The desire to classify is yours yet age old.
It had travelled from one single chromosome.
I swear it was all straight,
And made sense,
but only in my head.
Now that it's on paper,
It's worthless and dead!
You must know,
I am Sisyphus,
And so are you.
we roll the stone.
Too brave to die;
Too coward to live.
Too tired to enjoy;
Too alive to give up.
Originally published on Medium


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7 DIY Room Sprays You Must Make So Your Home Smells Like Spring
Try these 7 DIY room sprays to make your home smell like SPRING naturally!
Spring is in the air! And depending upon where you live, it may feel like it. Or maybe it already feels like summer (or winter?). But whatever the case may be, you can get into the springtime mood by fragrancing your home. And nothing says spring quite like fresh flowers and herbs. Not only will they have your home smelling like a garden, but many of the recipes include dried plants, so they are incredibly beautiful to look at too.
1. Homemade Lilac Spray
Lilacs definitely smell like a lush English garden. So if a very floral room fragrance is more your speed, then definitely try this one out. Also, how beautiful is the atomizer she used? All room fragrances should look this pretty.
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The newest trend in stuff: Freecycling
What bugs me about the unwanted stuff I have around the house is that someone, somewhere would love to have it. But who? Where? How?
I heard about The Freecycle Network on the radio, on the Clark Howard Show. Freecycle is a grassroots, entirely nonprofit movement that seeks to match the right people with the right stuff. And here's how it works:
When you want to find a new home for something — whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door — you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of the local Freecycle group.
Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.
Our main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.
You'll find separate groups (open to all) in many areas of SoCal and across the planet. You might find remodeling stuff like old windows or doors, maybe sinks or cabinets. Here are recent postings from the Brentwood-area group:
Offer: Beautiful piece of Asian furniture
Beautiful black low chest of drawers. Very Asian black lacquer feel from the '60s. Very long, 5 to 6 feet. Needs a large room. House is being sold and has to go before Friday. In Brentwood.
And another:
Wanted: Compass
I wonder if anybody has spare decent compass with degree markings? I need it for adjusting satellite dish.
Obviously, for the sake of ecology, you don't want to drive across the state to pick up some free stuff. So it's good to hook up with a local group. Find a Freecycle group near you.
Anyone tried this with any success?


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Despite forcing this casserole down the throat of my four year old, I still feel like this recipe has promise:) I've come to the conclusion you either like this casserole dish or you don't but it's always been a staple at our family gatherings. It's super budget friendly and makes for a great side dish or add chicken for a main dish. If you want to kick it up add Mexican style cheese and Monterrey jack and maybe some cooked bacon because well… bacon makes everything better!!
1/2 cup chopped onion or one small onion
4 tablespoons butter
12 to 16 ounces cooked broccoli (you can use frozen or steam fresh)
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1/8 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Velveeta cheese
2 cups of cooked rice
Chop onion fine, and cook in butter until the onions are transparent. Instead of frozen broccoli I used fresh and steamed it.
mix everything together and pour into baking dish and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
You can also sprinkle cheese on top if you want.


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The prolific Marvel comic king—behind Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk and dozens of others—is dropping his $1 billion lawsuit against POW! Entertainment for fraud, two months after the suit was filed in his name.
"The whole thing has been confusing to everyone, including myself and the fans, but I am now happy to be surrounded by those who want the best for me," Lee said in a statement. "I am thrilled to put the lawsuit behind me, get back to business with my friends and colleagues at POW! and launch the next wave of amazing characters and stories!"
POW! CEO Shane Duffy added, "We are ecstatic that this ill-founded lawsuit has been dismissed and we look forward to working with Stan again to develop and produce the great projects that were put on hold when the lawsuit was filed. We recently got together with Stan to discuss our path forward and we and Camsing are pleased with his overwhelmingly enthusiastic reaction."
This news comes on the heels of a judge granting a restraining order to protect Lee and his family against a memorabilia collector who allegedly embezzled assets worth $5 million or more.
The collector, Keya Morgan, has been accused of isolating the 95-year-old from his daughter J.C. Lee and others, in a bid to control his comic empire. The order bars Morgan from coming within 100 yards of Stan, J.C. and his brother, Larry Lieber.


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Not since Cain and Abel has a family dispute led to such ugliness as it has during the battle between cousins Arthur T. and Arthur S. Demoulas.
Not since Cain and Abel has a family dispute led to such ugliness as it has during the battle between cousins Arthur T. and Arthur S. Demoulas.
The weeks-long job action now taking place at Market Basket stores throughout New England has left workers worried about losing their jobs as well as their beloved leader — Arthur T. — and has created both winners and losers among the parties involved.
So just who are the losers?
The workers, who face losing their jobs or returning to work for a company that clearly finds them expendable; the customers, who can no longer find a loaf of bread on the shelves at a Market Basket, even if they were inclined to shop there; and the company itself, which seems to be disproving that old adage: "There's no such thing as bad PR."
And just who are the winners here?
The other supermarket chains, such as Shaw's and Hannaford, which are seeing hikes in sales and crowded aisles throughout the region.
It's hard to see where this stalemate will end, unless the board capitulates and sells the majority of shares to Arthur T. In that scenario, we can see both employees and customers returning to the stores in droves, returning the Market Basket stores to the thriving businesses they once were.
Anything short of that, though, is likely to have negative long-term implications.
In the worst-case scenario, the board sticks to its guns, keeps its current duo of chief executive officers and fires all of the protesting employees. This results in greater unemployment in our communities and personal hardship for displaced workers and their families. Such a move would also result in a heck of a lot of bad publicity for Market Basket as a company, likely leading to many customers abandoning the brand. It's unclear whether the company, estimated to be losing $1 million each day this strike continues, could recover.
Another scenario could be that the board decides to sell to another supermarket chain, thereby ending the familial tug of war and leaving another company to try to lure workers back and rebrand the stores.
Whatever the outcome, we hope there comes a day when workers will once again be gainfully employed and the low-cost Market Basket stores are full of the reasonably priced food — and friendly faces — we customers have come to appreciate.


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Sweet friends,
It's that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us, and that means lots of temptations for unhealthy splurges! Don't worry, we're here to encourage you! We are stronger together- in body, mind, and spirit!
Accountability is the key to your transformation and we are ready to finish 2018 feeling energized, confident, and strong! Monday starts a big week in the studio for Client Appreciation Week and as we begin weigh-ins for our Holiday Extravaganza Challenge! Join us in the studio as we transform together to finish 2018 stronger than ever!
Holiday Extravaganza is the best holiday challenge to keep you accountable to your goals over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years! You can come into the studio to weigh-in or you can send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to schedule a time to weigh in. Feel free to invite friends & family to play as well! All ladies in the community are welcome (special instructions for those who have had a baby in past 4 months)!
Starts the week of November 12th - Finish week of January 10th
How It Works:
Challenge begins the week of November 12th. In order to play, any person who wants to play puts $20 in the bucket. You will weigh in (confidentially) and do your best over the holidays to eat right, exercise, drink water, and do our weekly challenges. On the week of January 8th, we will weigh in again.
If your weight stays the same, you get your $20 BACK! If you gain weight, your money stays in the bucket and you contribute to the biggest loser prize!
If you are the biggest loser (based on body-weight percentages), you get to keep all the money in the bucket! Our top five winners will also receive a special gift! The Holiday Extravaganza is the best way to keep you accountable over the holiday season!
The winner last year won over $1,500 CASH!!! This is the BEST challenge to keep you accountable over the holidays!
Want to stay accountable over the holiday but don't live close to TransFit or in Georgia? We still want to help you transform! Check out our ONLINE TRAINING OPTIONS to help you reach your goals where ever you are!!
Congratulations to our October Calendar Challenge winner, Beverly Sparks! Beverly was such an inspiration to all of us in the month of October. Read her story below about how she is transforming her mind, body and spirit. What an inspiration this beautiful soul is to all of us! Don't forget to fill out your November calendar to be entered to win a MONTH of free sessions!
"In July of 2014, I retired from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service after 32 years of combined service at UGA and Texas A&M University. My position at UGA required long hours, lots of airline travel, many hours behind the wheel, and too many on the go or banquet meals and rushed eating at business meetings. I tried very hard to make healthy food choices but the many years of airline food, eating on the go and high stress began to take a toll on my weight, health and spirit. My first goal after retirement was to improve my health and I made a commitment to join a gym, lose weight and address poor eating habits. Several attempts to get into a regular workout routine failed. I found it very difficult to stay motivated.
In January of 2018, a great friend (Lynn Robinson) invited me to workout with her. That day changed my attitude toward working out forever. The atmosphere at TransFit is positive, non-competitive and inspiring. In the classes I attend, the exercises are adjusted to your personal level of ability, yet the instructors are always adjusting your routine to keep you challenged. The women working out with you, both young and closer to my age, are welcoming, supportive of each other and very encouraging.
I am now in my eleventh month of workouts at TransFit. New habits have formed and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to exercise this body every time I attend a class. My strength and balance have improved. My weight is healthy and stabilized and my clothes fit much better. I sleep better and find it easier to concentrate and focus on the positive things going on in my life. I no longer "have to go workout"... I want to go work out! Keeping a calendar of activity is one form of accountability and reminds to stay active even on the days I don't go to a TransFit class.
What an honor it is to be selected as the October recipient of Calendar Challenge at TransFit! The TransFit Team has been a real blessing and instrumental in helping me transform my body, mind and spirit in the past year. Thank you Caroline and your awesome TransFit Team!"
We love you Beverly and we are so proud of your attitude and your commitment to transforming! Just take the first step ladies, start where you are and we can help you with your goals and dreams!
The TransFit team is excited to welcome a new staff member to our family! Corinn Gurak will be joining us as a Personal Trainer, and she will be teaching a TransFormer evening class! We are so excited to welcome Corinn to our Team TransFit.
"In high school, I was a runner in cross country and played soccer, which made running and weight lifting a part of my daily routine. My junior and senior years, I became fascinated eating healthy and working out. This fascination eventually spiraled outside of my control, and I spent much time my freshman year of college learning healthy living, which always needs balance!
I knew after this that I wanted to share the joy and balance of healthy living with the women around me! I became a fitness instructor at Crunch Fitness. I love encouraging my clients (who always become friends) to reach their goals. These passions lead me to TransFit, where I fell in love with the mission of TransFit and I adore Caroline and the other instructors here. I am excited to begin leading and training an upbeat and exhilarating Transformer class in the evenings!"
We are excited to inspire you in the studio this week for CLIENT APPRECIATION WEEK! Please let us know how we can encourage you. If you would like to schedule a nutrition session or one-on-one personal training session, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Chocolate Fudgey Freeze
The flavor possibilities range from Caramel Coffee, Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Peanut Butter, even Pina Colada or Strawberry Banana. Yummers!
You can make one of these decadent drinks at home too! Just order your favorite flavor on our website. Then when you receive it, add it to some milk and ice and crank that blender up! Make sure you put the lid on the blender though!! :) We admit it...we've showered in a Fudgey Freeze explosion once or twice. Don't judge us! haha
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The perfect power meal – loaded with fresh healthy vegetables this Paleo Sesame Tuna Bowl is the perfect bowl of deliciousness you have been craving.
The rules are pretty simple at my house. You leave hungry, it's your own fault. My kitchen is a constant buzz of recipe testing with dishes being done on a daily bases and a constant shortage of spoons. From the grill collection firing off outside to the slow cooker working overtime slow braising, the GC Meat Lab is a foodie's dream. And one never short of a good meal.
These tuna bowls were something of a clean-out-the-fridge and I-want-to-eat-healthy combination. I sliced and chopped just about everything we had that looked like it may not make it through the next night and decided that it was the perfect meal for a stir fry (a personal favorite for sneaking in like… all of the veggies). 15 minutes later, bam! Dinner was on the table.
The trick to a killer stir fry is knowing your strengths and weaknesses. In this case, that means having everything – every. thing. – prepared ahead of time for when it's ready to hit the pan. With everything happening super quick to keep all the veggies tender, you can't stop to chop something else or it's pretty much to turn into a hot mess instantly. So, I challenge you to forage through the fridge and see what stir fry you can whip up tonight. Post a pick on instagram and tag me in it! I'd love to see what you create.
Cheers to Stir-Friday
(thanks, Archer)
Fully Loaded Paleo Tuna Bowls
- 5 tsp cooking fat divided
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup baby bok choy rinsed well
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 1/2 zuchinni spiralized for noodles
- 1 carrot peeled into ribbons
- 2 tbs coconut aminos
- 1 teas ginger
- 2 eggs soft boiled
- 2 tuna steaks
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 habanero stemmed, seeded and sliced thin
- 2 scallions green parts only, chopped
- 2 radishes sliced thin
For the Chipotle Mayo
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 1 lime juiced & zested
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- salt and pepper
- Toast the cauliflower rice in a large skillet with 1 teas cooking fat until cooked through and starting to lightly brown on all sides.
- Preheat a large skillet or wok. Add the cooking fat and allow to heat through and swirl to coat pan.
- Toss in the veggies based on desired doneness. I tossed in the bok choy, mushrooms and onions first. Cook and stir until tender. Add in the ribbon veggies, the zucchini and carrot. Stir and cook just a minute.
- Whisk the ginger, salt and pepper in a small bowl with the coconut aminos and 1 teas of rendered cooking fat. Pour into the wok and toss to coat everything. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat a separate pan with remaining tablespoon of cooking fat. Sprinkle the tuna with salt and pepper and roll in the sesame seeds on all sides.
- Working quickly, quickly sear the tuna on all sides 30 seconds to a minute for a perfectly rare tuna steak.Remove from heat and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.
To make the mayo
- Whisk the mayo, chipotle peppers, lime juice, zest, ginger and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Arrange the bowls, or have a build your own station with piles of cauliflower rice topped with veggies and strips of the tuna steaks. Garnish with slices of avocado, habanero peppers, radishes, scallions, and a drizzle of the mayo.
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Where's David? …. Here I am!
Today I got my Networkworld.com email newsletter and I was strangly intrugued by the subject. The newsletter was titled "Where's David?". Immediately, I thought someone at NetworkWorld must be looking for me and must have had to send out an email to 100,000 computer users to find me (when they should have just come here or googl'ed me).
When I opened the newsletter, I found out that it wasn't about me at all (fancy that) but it was an interesting article about Cisco and the lack of competition for the enterprise router & switch market.
Not to change the subject BUT, I think that the authors of this newsletter makes a good point. They discuss the history of Cisco and ponder the idea – how could a company that has a great router but bought just about everything else it offers, end up being such a complete dominator over the entire enterprise networking market? What happened to Cisco's competition? I'm not going to ponder that question too long – there obviously isn't a lot of it out there that is stepping up to the plate. I think that is unfortunate because, if you studied economics, you know that competition is always good for consumers. Competition helps drive prices down, it helps companies strive to work harder and product better products, and it gives consumers choices. I think that Cisco could use some healthy competition.
So where might that competition come from? Open source? Vyatta? 3Com? HP? Imagestream? Nortel? Juniper? Or could the "david" come from out of no where?
Here is my prediction (worth about two cents if you were betting on it) – Vyatta partners with Microsoft (or someone else with a big name) to produce an easy to use, cheap, and full-featured router for 75% less than that of Cisco. (Or is that already Imagestream?)
Who is out there to take on the Goliath, named Cisco?
What do you all think?
Personal Website: HappyRouter.com – home of Cisco how-to articles & videos
David Recommends:
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Monday, July 12
Goodbye Prep
today's reading.
Revelation 1:4-20 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne...
Revelation 1:4-20
think about it.
How is Jesus described (1:12-17)? How does this description of Jesus make you feel about the future? About today?
the blog.
The past week has really been a prepping of sorts for Revelation but now we're jumping in. We've been circling around Revelation 1, and, yes, we're going to stay there one more day. (Just goes to show that we can read the same scripture over and over and keep learning, taking in and digesting.)
I read Revelation 1 several times this morning and every time I was drawn to the description of Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega and these words from Jesus, '"Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades'" (verses 17 and 18).
So as we head down this Journey through Revelation, what do Jesus' words convey to us about following Him and our future? Tami W.
P.S. Journey through Revelation week 2 starts today. Check it out!
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Reprising their successful co-headlining tour from last year, American pop-rocker Ben Folds and Canadian crooner Rufus Wainwright will hit the tour trail together once again. As of yet exactly what cities the pair will hit remains to be seen, but last time 'round they played 16 north-eastern American cities.
At this moment, only two performances have been confirmed for the tour, both in August, and both in the north-eastern United States. Since the '05 version of the tour is being called a "North American" tour, let's all assume that it includes Canada as well, shall we?
Odds are that this summer tour will have the same set-up as the 2004 incarnation, which means Wainwright and Folds will each play a one hour set, mixing up the performance order each night. Last year the artists' co-headlining tour also included alt-rock trio Guster, but an opening act has yet to be announced for this run.
Currently Mr. Wainwright is touring the land of Europe, while Ben Folds will spend May in the US, and June in the UK. Even if the pair's co-headlining jaunt doesn't touch down in Canada, Rufus will at least be making one appearance in his home and native land: he's booked to play the Ottawa Bluesfest on July 14th.
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Meet the team that promotes quality construction by Arizona contractors through a licensing and regulatory system designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Governor Doug Ducey appointed Jeff Fleetham as Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors on February 9, 2015. He has a wide-ranging background in public and private sector industries, including construction, consumer products, consulting, and dispute resolution.
Director Fleetham's father moved the family to the Valley of the Sun from Oregon in 1959. His father founded Fleet Construction Company in 1962. Fleetham's introduction to the construction industry began with the family business as soon as he was able to carry a water bucket to crewmembers on job sites and continued through the summers and after school. He left the family business and embarked on a career in the consumer products industry in 1975. In 2001, rejoined Fleet Construction Co., Inc. as Vice President.
He worked as an inspector with the Registrar of Contractors from January 2007 through September 2013. His responsibilities included inspection of commercial and residential construction projects in response to complaints filed against licensed contractors; making recommendations for construction repairs; investigation of illegal activities; developing department standards and licensing requirements; and training of compliance investigators, among other duties. He was awarded a Certificate of Commendation and Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service from the ROC in 2013.
On September 27, 2013, he left the Registrar of Contractors and founded 12-88 LLC, focusing on assisting homeowners and contractors resolve disputes.
He is a member Arizona Building Officials (AZBO), where he was named Member of the Year 2013/2014, Central Arizona Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC); International Code Council, holding multiple certifications, and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
He attended Tavan grade school and Arcadia High School in Phoenix. He has three children and four grandchildren all currently living in the Phoenix metro area.
Wilma Dengavi began working for AZ ROC in 1995 and has had oversight over various administrative and financial services including: Agency Business Operations, Call Center, Information Technology, Human Resources, Mail Room, Purchasing, Accounting, Payroll, Budget, Audit, Leases, Vehicles, and other Administrative and Finance related functions. In December 2005, Wilma was appointed to the position of Assistant Director over Administrative and Financial Services, in late-2009 assigned oversight over AZ ROC Recovery Fund and the ROC Examination Program, and in 2012, oversight over ROC state-wide support services.
Asst. Dir. Dengavi also serves as AZ ROC Tribal Liaison and sat on the Agency Incentive Pay Steering Committee, Transportation Committee, is a member of AZ ROC Administrative Team and served as the Agency Ombudsman from 2005 to 2008.
She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, later earning the designation of Certified Public Manager from ASU. She has over 35-years of experience in; Local, Tribal, Federal and State governments, is a former Treasurer of the Hopi Tribe, member of the Arizona Affirmative Action Association, NASCLA Accredited Examination Program Committee, the Government Finance Officers Association, National Institute of Government Purchasing, Economic Development Board, and a current member of Arizona and National Society of Certified Public Managers.
Jeff Wills began his construction career in 1999 working as a third-party inspector for Motorola at their Chandler, AZ location within their clean room and fabrication facilities. A short time later, he moved on to Intel Corporation inspecting clean room stainless steel piping and connections for microchip production.
In 2001, Chief Wills went to work for a large national homebuilder in the Phoenix-area as a Warranty Customer Service Representative and within a few years he was afforded the opportunity to supervise the customer service department as the Director of Warranty Customer Service.
In 2005, he was asked to oversee the warranty customer service department and their JD Power rating system of a competing national homebuilder. As with many in the industry, though, due to the economic downturn during that time, he was forced to change gears and in Oct. 2007 Chief Wills went to work for AZ ROC as an Inspector. While there, he performed numerous jobsite inspections as well as working on other projects within the agency. In Dec. 2012, he was promoted to Assistant Chief of Inspections supervising 18 Construction Inspectors statewide.
In late-summer 2013, Chief Wills returned to the national homebuilding scene accepting the position of Special Projects Construction Manager. In this position, he oversaw and managed class action lawsuit repairs, difficult construction situations and day-to-day homeowner and contractor interaction.
Knowing Chief Wills' public and private experience, Director Fleetham asked him to return to AZ ROC to serve as the Chief of Compliance in Mar. 2015. In this position, Chief Wills and his staff are tasked with ensuring all licensed contractors are performing work in a professional and workmanlike manner; adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by the State of Arizona. Chief Wills and his staff also ensure unlicensed entities operating outside of statute and state law are penalized and cited within the boundaries of Contracting Without a License.
James Hanson is an Arizona native and serves as AZ ROC's Chief Counsel. After graduating from Paradise Valley High School, he attended Thomas Aquinas College, in Santa Paula, CA, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts.
After graduating, Chief Counsel Hanson worked briefly at a winery in Oregon and then moved back to Arizona to begin teaching Latin at Veritas Preparatory Academy, a charter school in Phoenix, for six years.
While teaching, Chief Counsel Hanson attended the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he received his Juris Doctor and also obtained a Master's Degree in English Literature.
Chief Counsel Hanson practiced construction law in Scottsdale at a private firm prior to joining AZ ROC.
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Tramadol 100mg HCL
Tramadol hydrochloride is a medication used to treat mild to moderately severe levels of pain. It is generally prescribed by the doctors to treat the patients who suffer from chronic pain day and night. Tramadol is has different brand names in different countries such as Ultram in the US, Ralivia in Canada, etc. The medication has a wide range of cures such as restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and motor neuron disease. Tramadol HCl is a mild opioid analgesic, a reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine, and a serotonin releaser.
Tramadol HCl may also be used for treating other disorders that are not mentioned here. Tramadol belongs to the family of medications called as analgesic drugs.
How to Use
Tramadol HCl is same as the other narcotic analgesics. The actual working mechanism of the Tramadol 100mg HCl is still unknown, but it is believed that it works in the brain by altering how your body feels and react to the pain.
This medication is to be taken by mouth and as prescribed by your doctor. Usually the medication is prescribed to be taken every 4 to 6 hours or according to the severity of pain. You can take Tramadol 100mg HCl with or without food. It is advisable to take this medication along with food by the patients who have nausea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor about some other ways to diminish nausea (for example lying down for 1 to 2 hours accompanied with possible little head movements).
The dosage level will be based on your medical conditions and response to the medication. In order to reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may suggest you to start with lower dose levels and gently increase the dose. You must carefully follow all the instructions given by your doctor. The maximum recommended dose level of Tramadol HCl is 400 mg per day. If you are above 75 years of age, then the maximum dose recommended for you is 300 mg per day. Do not alter the dose on your own, take it for a longer period than prescribed, or take the drug more often. Properly discontinue the medication when your doctor asks you to do so.
Pain relief medications work best, of they are used at the very beginning stage of the pain. If you allow the pain to get worse, the medication may unable to cure the pain.
If you have any ongoing pain (such as a pain caused by arthritis) your doctor may suggest you to take a long acting narcotic drug. Other non-soporific pain killers (such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen) may also be suggested along with this medication. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not clear with using Tramadol 100mg HCl safely and effectively with other drugs.
Tramadol HCl medication may cause back down reactions, particularly if it has been used frequently in high doses or for a long time. In such instances, withdrawal symptoms (such as runny nose, muscle aches, restlessness, nausea, watering eyes, sweating) may occur if you abruptly quit using this medication. In order to prevent this, your doctor may decrease your dose level gently. Consult your pharmacist or doctor for more information, and inform any withdrawal reactions immediately.
This medication may not work well, when used for a longer time period. Consult with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Along with its beneficial things, this drug may become a habit (drug addiction). The risk of addiction may become high if you have used street drugs or alcohols in the past. You must take this medication only as prescribed by your doctor to avoid the risk of addiction.
Inform your doctor if the pain gets worsen or continues to persist while taking this medication. Your doctor may change your dose or prescribe an alternative pain relief medication.


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This handmade necklace is made by Patricia Locke Jewelry. Patricia Locke names each style and this necklace style is called Flurry. This pendant features Patricia Locke's color palette called "waterlily". All stones used are Austrian crystal. Colors in the waterlily color palette include blue, purple, and green. This Flurry necklace is silver tone.
The pendant on this chain measures approximately .9" long by .4" wide. The chain the pendant is on adjusts in length from 16" to 18". Please note that the dime is not included with this necklace but shown to help you gauge the size of this handmade necklace.
All Patricia Locke jewelry is proudly handmade in the USA in Mundelein, IL. The tag on the end of the chain features the designer's name Patricia Locke on one side and on the other side says "Handmade in America".
This Patricia Locke necklace is brand new and comes with our original jewelry store tags and gift box, great for giving or storage for years to come.
All Patricia Locke jewelry will come with a card about the artist. Patricia Locke's information card states the following:
One of America's premier fashion jewelry designers, Patricia Locke speaks a distinctive visual language. Her timeless designs lure us with their enigmatic blend of future and tradition, fashion and fine art. The rich imagery and fine craftsmanship are designed to bring you pleasure with every wearing.
Jewelry Care: Expect some natural aging effects. Pieces should be maintained with a soft, untreated jeweler's cloth, no liquids or detergents. For best wear keep jewelry away from moisture and put on after any lotions, hair sprays or perfume.


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I should have know that with Wayne Allyn Root on the case, I needn't have worried.
Independent Political Report cites Root's interview with the NYT:
The Libertarians have been a debate society since 1971. No one ever thought about winning. And then I came along. … Bob Barr and I are going to get a million to three million votes this year. In 2012 I expect to duplicate Ross Perot's number of 19 million. In 2016 I expect to be a credible third-party candidate, and in 2020 I plan to win.
Remember that Alec Baldwin used to say he'd go to Canada if Dubya won the election?
I making sure my visa hasn't expired in 2020.


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Off-Panel: 15 (more) Differences in the WALKING DEAD TV Show
Welcome to Off-Panel, your weekly digest of comics news, from the gutters and beyond.
Charles from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund sez, "CBLDF is kickstarting She Changed Comics, a history of how women changed free expression in comics!"
"Our goal is to make a vital resource for readers, teachers and creators alike that highlights the valuable contributions women have made to expanding the kind of expression that's possible in comics, and that calls attention to the struggles for free speech that are still being waged."
Having already broken numerous box office records, "Deadpool" now has the honor of being the highest-grossing film in the "X-Men"film series, surpassing previous record-holder "X-Men: Days of Future Past"at the global box office.
I LOL'd. Go Deadpool!
The BOOM! Studios hit series Lumberjanes (by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, Carolyn Nowak and Brooke Allen) took home the 2016 GLAAD Media Award for for Outstanding Comic.
Daily reminder that you should be reading Lumberjanes.
The first photos from the Archie set have me pretty excited!
As someone who's read every page of the comic and seen every minute of the TV series, I'll be your guide in pointing out the differences and opining on which medium handled each instance better.
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- I will listen deeply and mirror back to you what I am hearing.
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With courage and faith I left the workforce and followed my heart. Today, I am thrilled to help others do the same: listen to their inner voice and allow it to guide them toward their true path.
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They could be making good money in the United States. Drs. Eric and Rachel McLaughlin have chosen instead to spend themselves not only on treating the poorest of the poor, but on training the next generation of doctors in a country that is called the hungriest nation on the planet by the World Hunger Index. At the time of this interview, there were only 300 doctors in a country of over 10 million inhabitants. That's one doctor for every 33, 333 people. By comparison, in the US there are 82 doctors for the same number of people.
The name of the hospital where they work, 2.5 hours' drive from the capital city, is Kibuye Hope Hospital, with the operative word being hope. You'll hear about some of the challenges Eric and Rachel face on a daily basis as they work to bring that hope to a desperately poor corner of the world, all while raising their three children.
Eric is also a songwriter, and has recently released an entire album of songs written since their arrival in Africa three years ago. You can find a link to Eric's music, available for FREE download, here, along with some of his reflections.


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After reading Evola's article on precognition and time in Introduction to Magic, and in particular two passages, I've been musing further about the illusory nature of time and how much a sense of time is derived moreso from routines than we might think. The passages in question is: "The overwhelming majority of people are so enslaved to habits, craving, instincts, and fixed reactions, they are such slaves to things and to their selves, that it would truly be surprising not to be able to forecast their future. Knowing the so-called 'character' of a person, we can already know in an approximate way what he or she will do in certain circumstances" (Evola and the Ur Group 2001, p. 310).
"Wherever the basic condition of 'desire' is overcome, and thereby the object is purified from an object of desire into an object of contemplation, the overcoming of the temporal condition ensues naturally. I am referring here to the liberation of the self and of the object and thus to the possibility of capturing in a synthetic way what ordinary consciousness would regard as events analytically arranged along a temporal series, as a mere sequence of 'facts' or events more or less endured" (Evola and the UR Group 2001, p. 313).
A lot of what Evola writes about in terms of habits, cravings, etc is is quite true. Contemporary studies in neuroscience show the people act more so on emotions and cravings and desires and then after that initial impulse end up rationalizing their choices. Given that the amount of neural connections that go from the emotional systems to the rational sections of the brain is substantially more than the connections going from the rational systems to the emotional systems, it's fair to say that the emotions have a significant impact on our choices (no matter how we might like to conceive of ourselves as rational thinkers). Add in the fact, that in sales it's recognized that you sell the feeling in order to hook a potential buyer, and you have people who do in fact plan on the future likelihood that a person will react in an expected manner.
A conversation with my neighbor tonight yielded another insight, which is that if a person feels really good about the lifestyle s/he has, s/he may be perfectly content with the predictability of hir routines. This then brings into question what the motivation for change needs to be to shake up that routine...point is though that time becomes more of a reality through the predictable routines we use to navigate life. In fact time can be conceived as a measurement of those routines. this is most noticeable in the eight hour workday, where time is used to measure how long a person has to stay at work. But it can also be seen in other activities...Calculating the commute for instance.
An astute reader will note that I mentioned time's nature is illusory, but might wonder if that's really the case, given what I just wrote above. But what I wrote above amply demonstrates the illusory nature of time in the sense that time is used as a predictor and measurement of activities...when they should occur, when they could occur, etc....We use time as a measurement to determine and predict when something happens, and create routines out of that prediction.
The second passage of Evola's is intriguing to me, mainly because I've experienced it...i.e. the alignment of events and occurrences that cause a situation to manifest favorably for me. And I think he hits on a key point, that the overcoming of desire greatly enhances the potential of the events aligning in a person's favor. The reason is because you're no longer engaged in specific routines that you believe will get you what you want. We use routines to provide us comfort as well as to fulfill desires, but those same routines are predictive of the actions we'll take, and can limit the possibilities/opportunities a person could manifest.
The choice to overcome the basic condition of desire is really the choice of being able to perceive the desired outcome in a dispassionate manner...to no longer want it, and thus to no longer need your fixed routines that you'd normally use to get it. Unsurprisingly the result of this is that a person is much more open to possibilities or opportunities that are unconventional, yet still lead to the same outcome. A personal example I'd use is my deliberate choice to not concern myself about the out come of my most recent job hunt. Instead of worrying about when I'd get a job, I focused instead on other matters that I cared about. I did of course still do some job hunting, but ultimately the job I ended up with came through a different venue than what I'd normally have found. Everything came together at at exactly the right time.
It occurs to me that linear time is really another means of measuring desire, measuring how much effort you will put into getting something...whereas non-linear time is an acceptance that the desire isn't essential, and consequently this opens up new vectors which can bring that desire into fruition...the act of not wanting it causes it to occur. Sounds contradictory, but the more desire we emotionally feel, the more invested we are in attempting to obtain something, and as Evola notes and I have noted myself, both from personal experience and from reading a variety of texts on the subject, the feeling of desire can trap us into particular routines, while blinding us to different perspectives that may not be as based in desire (or linear time), but are based on being open to the random opportunities that cause reality to align and manifest what the person was seeking. It's exactly when you give up desire on an emotional level, that you open up to non-linear time and allow what you wanted to come to you through unconventional methods.


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In each of the five Citizen Exit Polls conducted in two Wisconsin districts, the Democrats did much better than the official count (67.8% vs. 52.4% on average). Why the large discrepancies? Are the polls to be believed? This analysis provides a possible explanation, keeping in mind that it is based on a limited number of exit poll locations.
The Wisconsin Recall True Vote Model
It is important to understand the difference between the Wisconsin Citizen exit polls and corporate sponsored state and national exit polls in prior elections. The Citizen polls had a very simple aim: to compare how respondents said they voted to the official count.
State and National Exit Polls: Forced to Match the Recorded Vote
Corporate state and national exit polls are designed to determine how various demographic groups voted. The National Exit Pool (NEP) is the consortium of six media giants that funds state and national exit polls.
The NEP uses stratified sampling to select precinct locations that are representative of the voting population.
It is standard operating procedure to force Final state and national exit polls to match the recorded vote. It is also standard policy for the NEP to keep "unadjusted" precinct exit poll data hidden from the public, claiming the need to protect voter "privacy". It's a canard; exit poll responders do not reveal their identity. There is no excuse for suppressing the release of unadjusted precinct exit poll data.
Recall Exit Poll Discrepancies
In three strong Democratic recall locations, Democratic exit poll shares (78.8%) were significantly higher than the vote counts (66.9%). Shorewood was 10.9% higher, Pardeeville 8.5% and Baraboo 15.8%. The True Vote Model (TVM) closely matched the recorded votes. Overall voter participation was 52%. If the vote counts were correct, 61% of Democrats and 33% of Republicans responded. Republican voters may have been reluctant to respond in these heavily Democratic locations. If that was the case, then the exit polls overstated the True Democratic vote.
In the two strong Republican locations (Butler and Menomonee Falls), the Democrats had 43.1% in the exit polls compared to 31.5% in the count(16.5% higher in Butler, 11.0% in Menomonee). In the TVM, the Democrats did 11.0% and 8.3% better, respectively. Overall just 33% of voters participated. If the vote counts were correct, then 45% of Democrats and 28% of Republicans responded – an implausible Democratic participation in these strong GOP locations. Therefore, it is likely that the votes were miscounted and the exit polls were close to the True Vote.
The aggregate Democratic True Vote share was 55.2%, a very close match to the 55.5% aggregate share calculated based on equal Democratic and Republican response in each location.
The discrepancies could also have been due to a combination of vote miscounts and differential response. Assuming equal Democratic and Republican response rates, Democratic shares were 73.0% (6.1% higher than recorded) in Democratic locations and 35.4% in Republican locations (3.9% higher).
Republican Exit Poll Response Required to Match Recorded Vote
The total Democratic exit poll response rate was 57%; the Republican rate was 30%. Democratic response exceeded Republican response in each of the five locations. What if the overall Republican response was also 57%? What would the response have to be in each location for the exit poll to match the recorded vote (52.4% Dem, 47.6% Rep)? Using the Excel Solver algorithm, the required Republican response was derived (Democratic response was held constant to the actual exit poll). Republican response was constrained to exceed Democratic response in Menomonee Falls and Butler. The required response rates were not plausible (see the table below). Republican response exceeded Democratic response in 4 of the 5 locations (including Democratic strongholds Pardeeville and Shorewood). In Pardeeville, 100% of Republican voters responded.
Exit Poll Refusal Rates
We define Exit Poll refusals as the difference between the total number of non-responders and the number of non-responders required to match the recorded vote. The refusal rate is the ratio of refusals to the recorded vote. The average Republican refusal rate in Democratic locations was 18.8%: Baraboo 16.6%, Pardeeville 12.9%, Shorewood 22.5%. In Republican locations, the rate was 5.6%: Menomonee Falls 5.9%, Butler 5.2%. Republican voters were four times more likely to refuse an exit poll interview in Democratic than in Republican locations.
Based on the True Vote Model and the exit polls, it is very likely that the District 8 and 14 recall elections were stolen. The Republicans control the state senate by a 17-16 majority, but the Democrats should be in control by 18-15.
True Vote Model
The TVM requires an estimate of the True Vote in the previous election in order to determine a plausible mix of returning voters. In 2008, Obama had a 56.2% recorded vote share in Wisconsin, but he had a whopping 63.3% in the unadjusted exit poll. The margin of error was 2.4% (including a 30% cluster effect) for the 2545 respondents. It is obvious that using a miscounted recorded vote from the previous election as a basis for forecasting or post-election analysis will produce a fraudulent result in the current election.
These were the base case assumptions used in the TVM:
1) Equal percentage turnout of Obama/McCain voters.
2) Zero net defection: Democrats win 95% of returning Obama voters, Republicans win 95% of McCain voters.
3) New voters broke for the Democrats and Republicans in the same proportion as the 2008 recorded vote.
For each exit poll location, a sensitivity analysis table displays Democratic vote shares based on nine scenario combinations of returning Obama and McCain voters. The base case scenario is the central cell of the 3×3 table.
2004 Exit Polls
In 2004, there were 1480 exit poll precinct polling locations nationwide. More than 76,000 voters participated. To explain the average 6.5% exit poll discrepancy, the exit pollsters hypothesized that 56 Kerry voters participated for every 50 Bush voters. They provided no evidence for this. They did not consider that the discrepancies may have been due to Election Fraud. The so-called reluctant Bush responder (rBr) theory was refuted by the exit pollster's own data which showed that exit poll response was higher in Bush strongholds than Kerry strongholds.
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AVONDALE, Ariz. -- In this Phoenix suburb, two townhouses stand vacant, filled with trash and abutting an empty neighborhood swimming pool covered with graffiti. But to Gina Ramos Montes and other city officials, the dilapidated properties look promising.
As part of the $4 billion Neighborhood Stabilization Program authorized by Congress in July, Avondale is set to receive $2.5 million to redevelop neighborhoods blighted by abandoned and repossessed homes.
The money, figured Ms. Montes, director of neighborhood and family services, could be used to refurbish the townhouses, fill in the pool and build two additional rental units for low-income families. The hitch: Such a project would eat up a quarter of the city's $2.5 million grant, leaving roughly 2,600 other Avondale homes in bank hands or about to enter foreclosure.
"It was going to be difficult -- regardless of how we split up the money -- to turn around neighborhoods with the limited funds that we have," said Ms. Montes while touring Avondale last month. "It's the nature of this problem. It's overwhelming."
The federal stabilization program is barely up and running. But already, many states and localities are frustrated by the small sums involved and how the Department of Housing and Urban Development is allocating the grants. The problems are an indication of how federal efforts to halt the foreclosure crisis have proven inadequate to the task.
Nationwide, some 5.2 million homeowners are expected to lose their houses between 2008 and 2010, according to Economy.com, a research firm.
HUD recently announced allotments for 308 cities, counties and states. Using a formula based on population, foreclosures and the concentration of subprime mortgages, HUD divvied up the money in grants ranging from $2 million for Pittsburgh to $32 million for Los Angeles. The formula has led to some disparities. California, with 560,000 foreclosures, will receive $529 million, including grants to state and local governments. Meanwhile, Florida, which has half as many foreclosures, gets $541 million.
Officials in Merced County, Calif., with a population of 245,000, thought they would get a share because its 12.5% foreclosure rate is one of the highest in the country. The county even sent a delegation to California's state house to lobby for the cash. In the end, Merced will receive no federal money directly and will instead get $7 million of the state's allotment.
"I have a big problem with this entire thing," said Ellie Wooten, mayor of the city of Merced. "I just don't understand."
In contrast, San Bernardino County, in southern California, has a lower foreclosure rate of 9.6%. But because San Bernardino has four times the population of Merced County, it will receive $8 million directly and another $15 million from the state.
Brian Sullivan, a HUD spokesman, says the agency acted fairly by directing money to certain cities and counties and allowing states to pass on grants to localities that HUD has overlooked.
Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat and one of the program's main advocates on Capitol Hill, said in an interview that it "would have made a bigger difference if there were more money." He initially pushed for $15 billion. But, he added: "Four billion dollars is better than nothing. I hope it will help cities by reducing the amount of foreclosed houses that are attracting vandals and not paying taxes."
Not long ago, Avondale was at the epicenter of the housing boom. Between 2000 and 2005, its population doubled to 70,000, driven by soaring home prices and jobs in the construction industry.
A flat city within sight of Estrella Mountain, Avondale issued construction permits for 2,200 new houses in middle-class enclaves tucked amidst cotton fields. When the 236 plots at a development called Donatela went on sale two years ago, eager shoppers camped out overnight just to enter a lottery for a chance to buy one. Then the crash came. Today, one in nine homes at Donatela is in foreclosure or close to default, according to city records.
The sign at another subdivision, Starlight Trail, reflected buyers' ravenous demand for new homes in Avondale: During the construction boom, between 2004 and 2006, the sales pitch changed from advertising homes starting in the $150,000s to advertising homes from the $250,000s.
Now the builder is advertising new homes in Starlight Trail starting in the $150,000s again -- even though more than 22% of the existing houses there are in foreclosure or close to it. City inspectors now find abandoned homes in the development stripped of the wiring, plumbing, door handles and appliances. In Waterford Square, the hardest-hit development in the city, more than 30% of homes are either in foreclosure or severely delinquent.
Oak Park's developer cleared 52 lots, paved roads, installed sewers and power lines, and built four luxury model homes. Workers were cutting trenches for the in-ground sprinkler systems when the bank repossessed the entire property, according to the city and Cindy Bourassa, a former employee of the developer.
"They just went to lunch and never came back," said city code-enforcement officer Dave Wood. The model homes stand alone and empty in a desolate expanse of driveway curb cuts and dead sod. A New York investor has purchased the houses and land, hoping the market will turn around, said Ms. Bourassa, who represents the new buyer.
The bust quickly spun in other directions. Construction workers lost jobs and residents cut back on spending. City sales-tax revenue plunged 19% over the first nine months of this year, prompting the government to eliminate 29 of 500 positions, with more layoffs expected this month.
At Los Arbolitos subdivision, the homeowners association, which keeps the grass green and the playground equipment operational, has seen its usual $18,000 monthly revenue plummet 35% as residents stopped paying their $57 monthly dues.
People are "losing interest in beautification of the neighborhood, "says association board member Peter Carlone, an energy engineer. The indifference makes neighborhoods less appealing to new buyers, suppressing prices and exacerbating the crisis, Mr. Carlone said.
The vastness of Avondale's foreclosure problem puts city officials in a bind. They could concentrate the $2.5 million they expect from the federal government in one or two neighborhoods and hope to reverse their declines. Or they could spread the money more widely, realizing that it's unlikely to achieve much in any one area. They're choosing the second path. "There just isn't enough money to do concentrated revitalization," said Andrew Rael, who manages the housing grant for the city.
City officials calculate federal money could put residents into roughly 40 to 60 vacant houses across 16 different neighborhoods -- most of which have foreclosure rates above the 8.4% city average.
For new subdivisions, the city wants to entice buyers by subsidizing down-payments, closing costs and renovation expenses. The structures are solid, but the interiors are often damaged. Officials suspect that buyers might need a financial incentive before they'll take the plunge. "They're watching the TV," said Rogene Hill, the assistant city manager. "Everybody is getting bailed out. 'Why should I have to buy a refrigerator?' It's emotional, not rational."
In Old Town Avondale, where 134 houses are in foreclosure, city officials plan to convert four homes to low-cost rentals to meet the federal requirement that the program aid the very poor. In addition, the city would like to buy houses that are beyond salvation, tear them down and donate the lots to charities willing to build low-income housing.
Mr. Rael says the city will try to negotiate the best deal it can with the banks that own the properties. But he worries that investors might swoop in, buy the houses for $20,000 or $30,000 apiece and rent them to families for $400 or $500 a month. "It does occur to me that we are in a race with the slumlords," he said.
Mr. Wood, the code inspector, has scoped out 37 potential candidates for demolition in Old Town. But the grant is only enough for the city to tear down four. Given the likely lead and asbestos hazards, city officials figure that buying and razing four houses alone will cost $300,000.
Last month, Mr. Wood, Mr. Rael and Ms. Montes, the head of neighborhood services, cruised Old Town trying to decide which houses merited destruction. At one empty, peach-colored, stucco rambler, Mr. Wood gently nudged open the door with his foot and immediately spotted drooping floorboards in the dining room. One bedroom was trimmed with pictures of Disney princesses.
"Demolition, Dave?" Mr. Rael asked him.
"Oh, yeah," Mr. Wood answered. "This wouldn't even be a question. This floor is probably being held together by the tile."
Across the street from the rear parking lot of Ed's Fish & Chips, the officials walked through another house where a trampoline lay collapsed in the back yard and a stuffed purple rabbit slumped on the bedroom floor near copies of "Gente Latina" magazine. Next to a large pile of dirt on the kitchen floor sat a box of pay stubs from Luty's Landscape Maintenance.
"Eight dollars an hour, 40 hours a week," Mr. Rael said, looking through the detritus. "That's how low-income people live. The lives of people left in a shoebox."
One house the officials would love to tear down is located in an area of the city that housed migrant farm hands. It's a blue, wooden, 576-square-foot shack on a bare dirt lot. The owner, according to the city officials, was an unemployed woman with a history of drug abuse. In February 2007, at a time when the house was assessed at $50,100, a finance company gave her a $103,000 second mortgage on the house.
When the city officials arrived to take a look at the other late last month, the gas man was shutting off the supply. "Are you taking the meters?" Ms. Montes asked.
"They're stolen, gone," the gas man replied.
Tacked to the house was a note from the building code-enforcement officer: "Condemnation Notice: Unfit for Human Occupancy."
Next door was another boarded-up house. Further down the street, a church was holding an estate sale. Men hauled the pews out of the front door.
But the neighborhood isn't among those eligible for the federal program; the foreclosure rate isn't high enough. "It would be nice to have more targeted neighborhoods if we had more money," says Mr. Rael. "Two-point-five million goes pretty quick."
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The foreclosed house that this article cited as having an assessed value of $50,100 was assessed for $63,500 in 2007, at the time a finance company gave the owner a $103,000 loan. The article incorrectly reported the assessed value as $50,100, which is the property's 2009 assessment.
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