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So what should you do before you start outlining your target market and revenue estimates? Take the time to answer these questions and perform these tasks outlined by Osgood . The results will help clarify what you want from your business and help ensure that the business plan you eventually do write is much more realistic.
When you've worked your way through this list, it's time to sit down and write that business plan. Osgood emphasizes that making the effort to test your business in real-world circumstances will leave you with a more realistic business plan that offers more value in the long term.
(Need help drafting a business plan? Check out the Small Business Administration's business plan template [PDF].)
If you've already started serving clients without doing this kind of background work, now is a great time to take stock, evaluate what's working and what's not, and draft a plan based on what you've observed in the real world.
Bottom line: it's never too late to figure out how you want your business to fit into your bigger life goals. The sooner you do it, the sooner you'll arrive at the place you envision for yourself, whether that means working from a beach in St. Martin, skiing every weekend, or simply having food on the table every night.
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1574 Ruscelli Map of Brazil showing Cannibals (one of the earliest maps of Brazil)BrasilNuovaTavola-ruscelli-1574
1574 Ruscelli Map of Brazil showing Cannibals (one of the earliest maps of Brazil)BrasilNuovaTavola-ruscelli-1574
One of the earliest obtainable maps of Brazil and among the first to depict an image of Cannibalism.
1574 (undated) 8 x 11 in (20.32 x 27.94 cm) 1 : 18500000
The map's most striking feature is the dramatic illustration of two cannibals roasting a human leg. The caption above the vignette reads Gli indi natij di questi paesi mangiano carne humana or 'The Indians native to these countries eat human meat.'
This map was first issued in 1561. That plate is recognizable by the fact that the pressmark runs off the plate as well as by the absence of the iconic anthropophagi illustration present in later editions. A second state corresponding to the current example was issued in 1574. This was an independent plate and the anthropophagi illustration was added. A third and final plate was issued in 1599.
Girolamo Ruscelli (1500 - 1566) was an Italian polymath, humanist, editor, and cartographer active in Venice during the early 16th century. Born in Viterbo, Ruscelli lived in Aquileia, Padua, Rome and Naples before relocating to Vencie, where he spent much of his life. Cartographically, Ruscelli is best known for his important revision of Ptolemy's Geographia, which was published posthumously in 1574. Ruscelli, basing his work on Gastaldi's 1548 expansion of Ptolemy, added some 37 new "Ptolemaic" maps to his Italian translation of the Geographia. Ruscelli is also listed as the editor to such important works as Boccaccio's Decameron, Petrarch's verse, Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, and various other works. In addition to his well-known cartographic work many scholars associate Ruscelli with Alexius Pedemontanus, author of the popular De' Secreti del R. D. Alessio Piemontese. This well-known work, or "Book of Secrets" was a compilation of scientific and quasi-scientific medical recipes, household advice, and technical commentary on a range of topics that included metallurgy, alchemy, dyeing, perfume making. Ruscelli, as Alexius, founded a "Academy of Secrets," a group of noblemen and humanists dedicated to unearthing "forbidden" scientific knowledge. This was the first known experimental scientific society and was later imitated by a number of other groups throughout Europe, including the Accademia dei Secreti of Naples.

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Marrakesh Declaration calls for protection of rights of minorities in Muslim countries
Marrakesh Declaration calls for protection of rights of minorities in Muslim countries
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At the invitation of Morocco's government, hundreds of Sunni and Shiite scholars from 120 countries gathered in Marrakesh to consider the plight of non-Muslim minorities in largely Muslim nations.
"We in the Kingdom of Morocco will not tolerate the violation of the rights of religious minorities in the name of Islam," King Mohammed VI stated as the January 25-27 conference began. "I am enabling Christians and Jews to practise their faith and not just as minorities. They even serve in the government."
Participants in the conference issued the Marrakesh Declaration, which called for "full protection for the rights and liberties to all religious groups in a civilized manner that eschews coercion, bias, and arrogance."
"Conditions in various parts of the Muslim world have deteriorated dangerously due to the use of violence and armed struggle as a tool for settling conflicts and imposing one's point of view," the declaration added. "This situation has also weakened the authority of legitimate governments and enabled criminal groups to issue edicts attributed to Islam, but which, in fact, alarmingly distort its fundamental principles and goals in ways that have seriously harmed the population as a whole."
The declaration also called upon "Muslim educational institutions and authorities to conduct a courageous review of educational curricula that addresses honestly and effectively any material that instigates aggression and extremism, leads to war and chaos, and results in the destruction of our shared societies."
"It is unconscionable to employ religion for the purpose of aggressing upon the rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries," the declaration concluded.
The scholars recognized a worldwide crisis: The so-called Islamic State is killing Christians, Yazidis and others and imposing its harsh orthodoxy on millions in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa. Tensions between Sunni and Shiite leaders throughout the region are escalating, too.
Participants called for more tolerance for minorities and unveiled the Marrakesh Declaration, an updated bill of rights for religious minorities, inspired by the Charter of Medina.
"Enough bloodshed," said Abdallah bin Bayyah, a Mauritanian religious scholar and professor of Islamic studies based in Saudi Arabia. "There is a sickness right now in the world but we have treatments for it within Islam."
Some participants pointed to Morocco as a successful example of tolerance and hoped it could serve as a model for other Muslim countries: Moroccan law specifically protects its Jewish population of around 6,000 people, according to 2010 estimates.
Conference participants included Iranian muftis, Pakistani judges and other Muslim authorities. Non-Muslims also took part in the conference.
In a speech prepared for the conference, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako decried anti-Christian persecution and discrimination in Iraq, according to a Fides report. He also lamented the effects of the 2003 US military intervention in Iraq, stating that "external players who acted according to their own ambitions in the region … have used democracy and freedom as a cover to rob our natural resources, peace and freedom, and they have created chaos and terrorism in Iraq and the Middle East."
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the retired archbishop of Washington, was present in Marrakesh and welcomed the declaration.
"It is truly a great document, one that will influence our times and our history," the prelate said, according to a Catholic News Service report. "It is a document that our world has been waiting for and a tribute to the Muslim scholars who prepared it," he added. "As one of the People of the Book, I thank you for this document and I thank the Lord God who has provided his followers the courage to prepare this document."


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Svetlana Kuznetsova had been steamrolled in the second set and was a break down in the decider of her WTA Finals opener against defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska on Monday. So what did the Russian do to turn the match around?
She gave herself a haircut.
- WTA Finals: Tireless Kuznetsova edges Radwanska in Singapore thriller
The world number nine did save a match point on her way to claiming a 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 victory over the Pole but her fortunes appeared to really change after she hacked off half of her ponytail when she was 2-1 down in the third set.
"It was bothering me a lot. I was trying to put it behind my headband but my hair is very thick and heavy," Kuznetsova told reporters, explaining her impromptu snip with a pair of scissors as she sat in her chair at the first changeover of the decider.
"Every time when I was hitting good forehands and coming forward, it would hit my eye and I struggled. So I thought 'Okay, what's more important now, my hair which I can let grow or the match? Okay, I got to go for it right now' and that's it.
"I was just trying to give myself the best chance and remove what was bothering me. At the time, I don't even know how much I cut there."
Kuznetsova's victory was made even more remarkable by the fact that she only arrived in Singapore on Sunday after defending her Kremlin Cup title the previous day in Moscow just to sneak into the eight-woman WTA Finals as the last qualifier.
"I didn't really think about who I was playing on the way here even when I was told the draw for this tournament had been made before I played in the Kremlin Cup final," she said.
"I was taking it one match at a time. When I was flying to Singapore I didn't want to know who I was playing. I just thought I would find out when I got here.
"When I saw the court, I could see it was totally different to the Kremlin Cup but I just decided to go out there and try my best."


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In my last post I shared one of my intentions for 2015: to 'do more of what makes me happy'.
This week as I sat down to write, I thought more about the year ahead. Facebook, various news and social media sites were all pumping out messages about the exciting possibilities that 2015 might bring.
I share their positive sentiments for the future, but as I was writing this post, on this dreary, cloudy January morning after the first ice-storm of 2015, what I was really thinking was, "What if 2015 isn't so great?" For me, 2014 was a pretty stellar year; so much so that I actually get nervous just thinking about the year ahead. With every new opportunity comes the chance of success, but also the risk of failure.
This year, I'm expected to make my first film (production begins in two weeks), if it sounds like a surprise to you, it is to me too; Bailando Cuba, the annual dance course I organize in Havana is taking place in just a week and a half and I'm both excited and nervous; finally, in the coming months, I'll have to re-visit some important life/work decisions. That doesn't even touch any of the other things I'm choosing to not think about.
So, what to do when the challenges ahead seem so intimidating that you experience analysis paralysis or consider quitting altogether? I experienced a bit of that this week, I allowed myself to become obsessed with The Mind of a Chef on Netflix. Not a bad indulgence really, it features David Chang from top restaurant Momofuku and narration by Anthony Bourdain. They had me daydreaming about going to Tokyo to eat ramen, and other dishes that only the Japanese have perfected. I don't even eat wheat, but I am almost convinced it would be worth the stomach ache that would ensue.
Back to the subject - What to do with analysis paralysis besides watch Netflix? 'Just do it' was the advice I was given by a new friend last week. And he is right. Time passes at a constant rate, regardless of whether you act or procrastinate, so what do you have to lose?
While a bit cliché, it remains true. 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step'. And after all, you only live once.


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Conformation Show Results
Objective of a Conformation Show
The following results are the final placings and gradings from recent Specialist Shows held throughout Victoria and interstate. The requirements and characteristics of the German Shepherd Dog are detailed in the Breed Standard, and at these Shows all animals exhibited are assessed in accordance with this Standard, taking all aspects of the dog's construction, temperament and movement into consideration. All animals exhibited may receive a grading in accordance with the judges opinion of their merit. As these Shows have a very large entry, all animals are placed from first to last, and the grading system indicates that there are dogs of very high quality in each class, rather than simply focusing on the eventual class winner. Puppies up to 12 months of age can be entered in the Baby, Minor and Puppy classes and may receive the gradings of "Promising" or "Very Promising", whilst animals over 12 months of age entered in Junior, Intermediate and Open classes may receive the grading of "Good" and "Very Good", with animals over 2 years of age who have been classified at Breed Survey and are exhibited in the Open Class may receive the grading of "EXCELLENT".
Results from Conformation Shows
Working Dog Club Championship Show Results 3 November 2019
GSDCV Championship Show Results 2 Nov 2019
GSDCV Exhibition Results and Critiques 11 August 2019
Lillydale Championship Show results and critiques 10 August 2019
2019 National Show and Trial Complete Results
GSDCV 18th State Breed Exhibition 9 and 10 March 2019
GSDCV Open Show Results 2 Dec 2018
Dogs Victoria Spectacular Results and Critiques 1 December 2018
WDC Championship Show Results and Critiques 4 Nov 2018
GSDCV 100th Championship Show Results and Critiques 3 Nov 2018
GSDCV GSD Exhibition Results and Critiques 12 August 2018
Lillydale Championship Show Results and Critiques 11 August 2018
GSDCV 17th State Breed Exhibition Results and Critiques May 2018
GSDCV Championship Show Results and Critiques March 2018
Twilight Canine Country Club Results February 2018
Ballarat Dog Club Champ Show Results February 2018
GSDCV Open Show Results 3rd December 2017
GSDCV 98th Champ Show Results and Critiques Nov 2017
WDC Championship Show results and Critiques Nov 2017
Ballarat Dog Club Show critiques 5 February 2017
GSDCV Champ Show Results and critiques 11 12 March 2017
GSDCV Exhibition Results and critiques 13 August 2017
GSDCV SBE Results and Critiques May 2017
Lillydale Champ Show Results and critiques 12th August 2017
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Here's an in-depth look at and review of the new waypoint or ground station feature that allows autonomous flight for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision or Vision Plus. A look at the new app for android (v 1.1.50), requirements in terms of firmware before you can run groundstation, how to set a simple mission and what the limitations of the software are, and a quick look at my first fully autonomous flight including an automated take-off. Finally a round-up of the new facility, what it DOESN'T do and whether those of you who haven't updated your firmware will be missing out on anything….?!
You asked (I've no idea why) so now you can buy mugs! See http://bit.ly/buymugs
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My "On the Kitchen Table" videos are mainly aimed at newcomers to multirotors, quadcopters, drones and UAVs, particularly to the DJI product range, and the Phantom line in particular. I have how to's, product reviews, tips, tricks, hints and information for beginners and those in the early stages of the hobby. I film "on the kitchen table" to show people that, like me, you don't need a workshop and an array of specialist equipment and years of experience to get started and progress with flying these amazing aircraft and enjoying making great aerial videos and stills. So if you have bought, or are thinking of buying, a DJI Phantom 3, Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision or Vision+ or Plus, Inspire 1 or even building your own DJI Flamewheel F450 or F550, or considering the Lily, 3DR Solo, Yuneec or more then you too can do it… on the kitchen table!


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Three Big Bars In A Week
This week had been a fantastic one for me so far in 2016 where trading is concern. I entered only 3 stocks – Cogent, Yoma and Spackman, and all of them gave me one BIG bar each.
Cogent was posted here on Saturday, 12/3/16 and I entered on Monday, 14/3/16. The next day, it just shot up.
Yoma was also posted here on Monday, 14/3/16 and I entered the next day on Tuesday, 15/3/16. On Friday, it just shot up.
Spackman was again posted here on Thursday, 17/3/16. As usual, the next day, it just shot up.
Till today, I am still baffled by those who trade with a watchlist. They have 5 – 10 stocks to buy at any one time and they are always in a dilemma as to which one to choose. Suppose they selected and entered 5 stocks. When some or all of these stocks move against them, they panicked and bend/broke their trading rules. Some even take profit fast on their winners and let the losers run. This is not trading. This is financial suicide.
Real trading is you have a strategy that systematically generate only 1 or 2 stocks for you to trade and manage comfortably at any one time. If you are right, you ride the BIG move up. If you are wrong you cut a small loss. You don't need to trade big to get BIG profit. This is what my Ultimate Sniper Stock Trading System is created for and is calibrated to catch BIG moves in the market.
Till today, if you are still not successful in trading, you can change your fate and be like me by just following the Ultimate Sniper Stock Trading System. Your job is just to execute the trading signal generated and see your account grows fatter day by day.
Next month, I am having an intake of the Ultimate Sniper Stock Trading Course. It is limited to 20 students only as I want the class to be small and conducive for serious learning. Do reserve your seat here before it ran out!


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Health News of Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Source: GNA
The Eastern Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Ms Golda Grace Asante, has explained that HIV infection is not as a result of witchcraft or curse.
She called on family heads to ensure that their relations who had contracted HIV attend hospital.
Ms Asante was speaking at this year's World AIDS Day. at Finte, a farming community on Atimpoku- Ho with a high population of teenage mothers.
The celebration, which was organized by the Eastern Regional AIDS Committee and the Asuogyaman District AIDS Committee, was marked by male and female football competition among teams from Osiabura, Frankadua, and Apegusu and Finte communities.
There was also male and female bicycle competition, which was organized by Vida Cycling Program, a non-governmental organization (NGO), committed to the promotion of cycling.
Ms Asante regretted that despite efforts being made at reducing HIV infections in the country, many people do not know their HIV status, how to protect themselves against risky sexual relations, and some mothers and children are dying from AIDS.
She advised young people who could not abstain from sex to use condom to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases.
Ms Asante explained that the presence of high numbers of teenage mothers in the community was an indication that some young people were involved in unprotected sex.
She appealed to pregnant women to attend ante-natal clinic to know their HIV status so that the unborn babies of those who would test positive would be protect from contracting the disease.
Mr Johnson Ahiakpor, Asuogyaman District Chief Executive, appealed to the youth to avoid indiscriminate sex.
Mr Brian Tsikpor, Asuogyaman District HIV focal person, explained that women cycling and soccer were added to the programme, to rally more women for education on the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
Ms Vida Juliet Vivie, Director of the NGO, appealed for sponsorship to enable her to develop cycling in the area to produce professional cyclists for the country.


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Frank "Sweet Music" Viola Recovering From Heart Surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets say former pitcher Frank Viola is resting comfortably after heart surgery.
His children, Frank and Kaley, had said on Twitter that the 53-year-old Viola was scheduled for open-heart surgery Wednesday.
The pitcher retired as a player following the 1996 season. He was hired by the Mets in January as pitching coach of Triple-A Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League, and a heart problem was detected during a spring training exam.
Viola was the 1988 AL Cy Young Award winner. He went 176-150 with a 3.73 ERA in 15 major league seasons with Minnesota (1982-89), the Mets (1989-91), Boston (1992-94), Cincinnati (1995) and Toronto (196).
His daughter Brittany was a diver on the U.S. team at the 2012 Olympics.


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The Verdict for February
Sure, it's not quite the end of the month, but I'm calling it close enough. My goal for the month was to focus on my sleep habits and try to improve the quality and quantity of my nightly sleep.
The verdict is guarded. I do not seem to be able to sleep for more than 6 or so hours at a time. I am awakened by noises, or needing to use the bathroom. It is sometimes hard to fall asleep at first, and it is very difficult to stay asleep for a whole night's sleep, regardless of the consistency with which I stick to a bed time routine. (Includes not drinking water in the evening, exercising almost daily, eating well, getting into bed by 10, not napping, using white noise machine, etc)
My mother has lent me a book that she said helped her meditate to the point of falling asleep. I will be reading it and seeing if anything in there is helpful. I think my biggest resistance is that I don't feel like I should HAVE to take heroic measures in order to SLEEP. I'm not stressed, other than being TIRED, I am not ruminating over things that are bothering me, I am just AWAKE and it is incredibly annoying.
I think it's also true that my body naturally wants to sleep at times that are very different from the time frame that is available to me. Unfortunately, nothing can be done about that.
Final verdict: I will continue to practice the good habits I put into place this month, and sincerely hope that my body will take it all under advisement. I'll also see if meditating will help at all.
Stay tuned for March's goal... it's a big one!
Monday, February 27, 2012
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- Britt (firstname.lastname@example.com) said...
this may be a stupid question, and I actually meant to ask you at spa. Have you documented all of this and talked to a doctor. If you have already done all the work of documenting you may be able to hop right to a sleep study.
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Video/Photography Checklist
Your Photography is what over 95% of the buyers will see first about your listing for sale. Your home should already be well prepared for showings. Use this guide to assure your photography forms a great first impression. Following the guidelines below is not required, but highly recommended by your photographer.
Real Estate Photography should never be looked at as just taking pictures of a residence. All too often do we see MLS photos that are poorly lit, light bulbs burnt out, evidence of pets inside the home, and many other issues that can be avoided with proper preparation.
Hopefully, this list will help your client with preparation before the shoot and help your property stand out. I cannot emphasize how important preparation is for photography (and showings) if you want to create interest in a buyer.
Move vehicles from drive and away from the front of home
Place trash barrels, and anything that is not attached to the home, in the Garage or out of sight.
Cut grass, and remove all weeds from cracks in concrete
Clean all Windows and mirrors! Believe me... it really helps your view "POP"
Remove the Yard Sign. For those that are seeing your photos on the web/print, your contact info is already there.
Straighten and line up patio chairs.
Turn pool and other fountains ON.
Turn on pool lights.
Open blinds whenever there is a view that you want to be displayed. If you have a really gorgeous view open the blinds all the way, not just the slats. It's more important to sell the view not the blinds. If you look into your neighbor's home or have items outside the window that you don't want to show close blinds just enough to allow light in, but not show the view.
Remove any Calendars. - Calendars make a listing dated if it goes over 30 days.
Clear all counter tops. - No scrubbies, Soap, knives or cutting boards.
Okay to leave 1-2 small appliances for size perception, but more than that can be distracting.
Clear outside of the Refrigerator completely. - No magnets, pictures, lists etc...
Clean shiny appliances very well - Dirty appliances will look smudged with flash cameras.
Remove or hide Trashcan in Kitchen.
Relocate anything that is in the sink to the dishwasher. Wipe sink, faucet, stovetop and counters.
Straighten and line up chairs.
For security, remove any expensive artwork and Firearms from view. Even if they are decorative.
Remove all personal family portraits and pictures. You don't want everyone on the internet seeing pictures of your kids and where they live, also removing personal pictures allows buyers to visualize themselves in the home, not the current owner.
Remove any inside or outside furniture that obstructs window views
Turn ceiling fans off for photography and on for a video shoot.
Turn all inside lights ON. This will help balance the light in most areas.
Turn all Televisions OFF, and clean them very well.
Make Beds and Close Closets. If you showcase a closet, present it like any other open area in the house. Reduce clutter and assure organization.
Fluff pillows and smooth beds
Remove ALL evidence of pets including the pets!
Conceal Cords! Unplug them from the wall if needed. (Except lights)
Replace any burnt out light bulbs.
Remove ashtrays and any evidence of cigarettes.
No shoes by doors or anywhere... Place them in the closet.
Perform a final walk through and throw any clutter items into a basket and hide in a closet or room that will not be photographed.
- If your walls are bright yellow-paint them :)
Toilet lids must be down.
Clear the Counter-top from absolutely every item considered to be personal.
Remove cleaning brushes and trashcans.
Close Shower Curtains. If custom tiled bath, showcase with shower curtain half-open.
Check shower and tub area for toys, soap, stray hairs and facecloths.
Remove Toilet Paper from Holder, or use a full roll. No partial Rolls please.
Consider removing shower rugs and rugs around the toilet.


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Dear Dr BOB, I am highly impressed by your knowledge.Plz help me out sir.I m a muslim living in Miami and circumcized.7 months back I made the biggest mistake.I had sex withe a stripper.I wore a condom but the sex lasted for 20 minutes and it was too rough. The condom was comming on the top but my urethra and top was still covered but I dnt knw whether the condom broke or not bcoz I didnot discharge in the condom and threw it away and mastubated at the end.Now If the condom broke then I mi8 be exposed 2 her blood bcoz she was on top of me and said tht she is feeling pain(soared frm inside). Symptoms. After 5 days I starting losing appetite.Started having irregular bowel movements which lasted more then 25 days with loss of appetite and more thn 10 pounds of weight loss.It was consistent Thn swollen lymph node(conf by doc) and sores in my mouth started occuring.
Having rashes on top parts of my body
Thn night sweats started and I was not able to sleep.My body used to become very hot whn I used to lie on bed. Severe lightheadedness and difficulty to concentrate. Now for the last 4 months I m getting white patches in my mouth which hangs inside and i break thm with my teeth and they grow again. Tests. hiv1 oraquick negative after 20 days
hiv1 oraquick negative after 3 months
hiv1/2 oraquick negative after 3.5 months.
hiv 1 elisa negative after 4 months and 5 days.
hiv1/2 negtaive after 4 months and 25 days.
hiv1/2 oraquick negative after 5 months and 5days.
In the meanwhile went to 2 doctors but was not satisfied so went to an hiv specialist.
He took hiv1 RNA PCR and hiv1/o/2 abs-icma.Both negative. specialist told me tht I can be 100% certain tht I dnt have hiv. Thn again after 6 months hiv1/2 with oraquick negative.
I m still getting those white patches in mouth.They are irritating.I went to the hiv specialist again but he told me tht its not thrush and asked me to go to a dentist. I have been seeing thrush photos on computer and they are similar to thm.They come inside the cheeks.under the tongue and are very rough I asked him to run cbc and blood count. Everything came back fine with cd4 count of 792. He said its perfect. Dr Bob.
Do I have hiv other hiv subtype which cant be detected by these tests. I have taken 9 hiv test that include hiv1,hiv2,hiv o. Including RNA pcr. Wht else is left. I dnt knw whts goin wrong with my mouth. Pls help me. Im on the verge of comitting suicide. thx
Hi Miami Guy,
As it turns out I'm heading to Miami this week. You could have asked me your question in person while we were at the beach!
I have absolutely no doubt your symptoms are indeed real. However, I also have absolutely no doubt your symptoms are not the result of being HIV infected! Your repeatedly negative HIV-antibody tests out to six months, undetectable HIV plasma PCR RNA viral load and normal CD4 count are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No additional HIV tests are warranted or recommended.
I find it incredibly sad that you are "on the verge of committing suicide" due to an illness you don't have. (There is overwhelming and irrefutable evidence that you don't have HIV.) So many people with HIV/AIDS struggle to stay alive and you want to kill yourself just because you fear you might have it? If you want to give your life away so carelessly, it's just too bad you can't give it to someone who is actually dying from AIDS. That person I'm sure would cherish the gift of existence which you seem not to value at all.
I can't diagnose the cause of the white patches in your mouth over the Internet, but what I can do with absolute certainty is advise you what's not causing them: It's not HIV! I agree with the suggestion for you to see your dentist.
Many of your other symptoms decreased appetite, irregular bowel movements, weight loss, etc. are very consistent with anxiety and depression. If no physical cause can be determined for these symptoms, you should be evaluated for psychosomatic illness. Please note psychosomatic disease produces very real symptoms. Just take a read through the archives and you'll see what I mean.
In light of your suicidal thoughts, I strongly suggest you see a psychiatrist without delay. Show the psychiatrist a copy of this question and my response. It will help focus your treatment and speed your recovery.
Miami guy remember HIV is not your problem. However, you do have a significant medical problem anxiety and irrational fear of being HIV infected that requires intervention now.
Good luck.
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A Second Chance
Along the bank I see the head of a snake just breaking the surface of the water. The glare of the day prevents me from seeing beneath the water for markings. It must've spotted me because it sprang from its relaxed position towards the center of the "swamp". I watched as it swam rapidly and as it got further away it began to circle back along the water's edge bringing it back in my direction. Closer and closer it came finally swimming within ten foot from where I stood. The urge in me was strong to rush into the water and grab it, but I wasn't yet certain of the type of snake it was. The last thing I wanted to be doing was snatching a cottonmouth by the tail. It then spotted me again and veered away as I glassed it to see that it was a no more than a harmless broad-banded watersnake. I missed my chance.
I continued my stroll for a ways further and then decided to turn back…..the thought of that snake consumed my thoughts. If I only had known it was nonpoisonous I could've grabbed it and photographed it. I eventually arrived at the spot where I had seen it and decided to sit for awhile hoping for a second chance. I glassed the area over and over hoping to spot it and then……..I got my wish. It was swimming in the same pattern it had earlier, again in my direction. My heart immediately began to race. As it swam along the bank it veered to its left and began inspecting a tree limb that had fallen into the water. Slowly it began to slither up the limb to an area that was exposed to the warm sunlight. Looks like opportunity had knocked twice.
I began to slowly skulk through the knee-deep muck keeping a small tree between us eventually coming within several feet of it. Instead of trying to capture it and possibly ruining my second chance, I decided to photograph it as it basked.
It took its time as if it knew I was watching, allowing me to capture it on my camera. It began to deliberately crawl towards a log pausing for a second as if to pose and then dropped into the water. It creeped over the log re-entered the water and disappeared below the surface. I live for moments for such as this………
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July newsletter featuring The Let Down Reflex - Part III is now out. Also included in the July newsletter is information on m/other voices Field Trip #12, with Shira Richter, current open calls by Creative Collaborative Mothers, Cultural Re-producers Reading Group, the upcoming MIRCI 20th year gala conference in Toronto and CFP on Maternal Art Activism. We will return with our next monthly newsletter at the end of September. Until then m/other voices wishes you happy, adventurous and carefree summer days!
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We finally got our first official trailer for the much anticipated Spider-Man movie! Will the third time be the charm or is the franchise doomed to fail shortly after launch? Just thought I would take a minute to share my initial thoughts and reactions!… after watching it 10 times.
Alright so, between 2002 and 2007 Tobey Maguire was our Spider-Man, and fans were overall pretty happy with things. The first movie was like nothing we have seen before it and it was the greatest ever! Unfortunately the love/quality of the movies really started to drop as the 2nd and 3rd (shudder) installments hit the screens.
Although Tobey was way too old for the role and had something of a weird face you can't really blame him for the way his time in the suit ended, I'm sure many fans would still argue he was the best Peter… I for one strongly disagree.
Moving on.
Next we got 2 movies between 2012 and 2014 with Andrew Garfield under the mask. A much hipper Peter Parker for sure, but maybe too hip for his own good?
Personally I liked this guy as Spider-Man. He was a better Spider-Man but not as good a Peter Parker as Tobey was (ignoring his weird face). Also the movies had Emma Stone! Which although a perfect fit for MJ, she was a wonderful Gwen Stacy!
Unfortunately the second movie was a huge disappointment and I guess Sony pulled out before things got really bad. Smart Sony.
And then the impossible happened! Sony made some sort of crazy deal with Marvel and Spidey jointed the MCU!
I never thought this was going to happen. I figured we had a a better chance of seeing Batman on screen with the Avengers before seeing the Web-Slinger alongside Cap and friends. Needless to say it was the best news in the world.
Fast-forward a bit and Sony is rebooting the Spider-Man movies with the help of Marvel and the MCU. Smart Sony.
After much hype Jimmy Kimmel drops the first trailer! And its good. So good.
I doubt that was the first time you have seen that trailer.
And if it was… you're welcome. What did you think?
Our new Peter Parker is played by the young (youngest so far) actor Tom Holland. His IMDB page isn't super long but you can't ignore that he played Billy in "Billy Elliot: The Musical" musical by Elton John. Hes a dancer! Thats just so appropriate! Well… I think so.
Its maybe too soon to decide how he ranks among the other Parkers but he definitely has my vote!
He's got that meek, nerdy Parker thing down. He's not one of the COOL kids, he doesn't have all his shit figured out. He's still trying to figure out what to do with his amazing powers but also has High School to deal with.
Alongside the newest Peter we get the fantastic Michael Keaton as The Vulture and RDJ doing what he does best! How can this movie not be the greatest?!
Okay so what does the trailer tell us? How does it make THIS particular nerd feel?
So, the movie takes place AFTER the events of Civil War. Parker has the suit that Stark made him and they keep in touch!! That was enough for me right here. Like, I cant even! RDJ, I mean, Tony Stark is helping Peter Parker become a proper hero. You just know there are going to be some great scenes coming out of this!
So, Parker is still doing whatever he can to help out around the city, while staying within whatever perimeters Stark has laid out for him, such as beating up bank robbers! Look its the Avengers!!! But not… but more than we have seen in previous Spider-Man movies!! The fact that they can now do this is so amazinggggg!!
The overall feel of the trailer was great. Its youthful and fun. Yes of course there will be dark scenes and some good battles but its not a dreary dark. Its like the rest of the MCU. Its fun and entertainment at its best. The music playing? Time to Pretend by MGMT. A perfect fit! No whiny Dashboard Confessional or Chad Kroeger this time around!.. well, far as I know.
It looks like we won't get a third Origin story here, which is great, but we are getting a noob Spider-Man that is looking to prove himself to the world and his snarky mentor. Yes he's the new kid on the block but that doesn't mean hes not ready for real challenges! I love this! I love a good coming of age story! I think this one will leave fans smiling as they leave the theaters, eager for more!
On to the (main?) Villain. The Vulture. Played by the great Michael Keaton. I can't picture this not being a villain to love. Its Michael Keaton! Not to say he can't do no wrong but he definitely has the chops to make this villain memorable. The outfit is pretty far from the classic green spandex and bird wings but there's enough of an influence to make it recognizable. The Vulture was never overly threatening to begin with but this new take on him is a definite game changer. We don't really get a good look at the costume but we DO have a shot of the new Vulture action figure from Hasbro! And its phenomenal!
Looks like he will be sporting some serious wingspan! Digging that! The fur around the collar is also a great reference to the original design while staying modern! So psyched to see what they do with future villains! As long as they don't give them flying surfboards I think we will be in good shape. Speaking of flying surfboards – If we can get through the first movie without any Osbourne I will be pleased as punch! I may be alone on that one but I am just tired of that story arc. There is so much more to Spidey's rogue gallery than Goblins!!
In conclusion the trailer looks like the Spider-Man we all know and love without the many mistakes made in the past 2 incarnations. In other words it looks like Spider-Man done right. Yes its more of the same old same old when you boil it down, but if its not broke, don't fix it!
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Timberwolves guard Shabazz Muhammad was sent home from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program, reportedly for violating a rule by bringing a female guest to his hotel room.
The story was first reported by USA Today. Muhammad, the 14th overall pick in the 2013 draft, will be fined and required to return to finish the program next year.
"We have been made aware of the circumstances surrounding Shabazz Muhammad's dismissal from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program in New Jersey," said Flip Saunders, the Wolves president of basketball operations, in a team news release. "The team fully supports the NBA's rules and policies in all matters pertaining to this situation and we will abide by the league's action."
Nearly 50 players are participating in the program, a four-day event that ends Friday. Reportedly the players were given the program's rules just hours before Muhammad was sent home.
Muhammad, who has faced questions about his willingness to play as part of a team, talked about rebuilding his reputation after being drafted, saying he would fit in well in coach Rick Adelman's passing system.
In 2008, both Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were sent home from the program after they were found in a room with two women. At the time, security at the resort said that the scent of marijuana was detected, but no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found. Both were fined $20,000.
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Yesterday, my dad, brother and I went to eat and then watch Live Free or Die Hard (which btw is a great movie). Afterwards, my dad dropped us off with my mom so we could drive her to this place in Redmond; I drove there, my brother drove back. Long story short, it was a day of ups and downs. By the time I was done with errands, I met up with Cilla and Rachel, and we went to B&O, a small espresso/restaurant place in Seattle, to get some dessert and got home around 10ish.
I decided to log my brothers actions and found it kind of funny. Here goes:
After lunch
Waiting for the movie to start
This goes along with my previous blog of dangerous driving: we're stuck in traffic.
O and I read this article about doctors wanting to classify a gaming addiction as a psychiatric disorder. Those doctors are stupid as hell, the lady that wants insurance money to pay for her kid to go to boarding school should get punched in the face for bad parenting, and no gamer is "suffering."
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It's the bar you go to when you don't go to bars. It's the venue you go to when you want to listen to the band, and sit in comfy couches. It's the cocktail lounge where the drinks are made with quality ingredients and professional mixologists. It's a hidden gem.
The Bison Bar prides itself in offering our guests 'something a little special'.
Our skilled mixologists will create your decadent cocktail using the finest ingredients and liqueurs. There is a boutique selection of fine wines, top-shelf spirits and craft beers (local and national brewers).
You don't have to drink alcohol to have something special created for you. Along with our premium coffee and teas, try Clarkey's hot chocolates - to die for. Not just your ordinary milkshake, The Bison Bar milkshakes are made with the same attention as our cocktails and a love of the best real ingredients. No syrups here.
The Bison Bar is an exquisite venue for hire for your next special event.
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Group bookings are welcomed and encouraged. It gives us an opportunity to lavish you with personalised service, and your own VIP section.
Impress business colleagues and network associates with somewhere exquisite and comfortable for your next meeting or event.
The Bison Bar offers businesses, event planners and patrons a venue with a difference.
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The Bison Bar offers the best entertainment, the comfiest couches, and hi-fi quality sound.
For music-lovers we host the best of local, national and international touring artists. It is an absolute treat to see them in this intimate setting.
First Thursday every month we welcome the Queen of the Sunshine Coast, Melony Brests, and her right hand gal Sall Monalla, as they bring Melony's Drag Queen Bingo to The Bison Bar in Nambour.
The venue boasts a hi-fi quality Meyer sound system (ex-QPAC), Yamaha baby grand piano, and acoustically treated circular sound stage giving musicians and patrons alike a memorable entertainment experience.
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It's like being in a lounge room from the 1940's and the best bit is that you get to be up close to the band while relaxing in comfy couches and sipping on delicious cocktails.
It's a secret bar, nestled down in a courtyard, off the main street.
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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus made a big impact on the market in December due to its sleek design, new Android operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich), and NFC capability. The Galaxy Nexus has another notable hidden feature, however: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus modem is constructed with the combination of a Via Telecom CDMA/EVDO Rev. A integrated circuit and a Samsung LTE baseband integrated circuit. This combination is now common for Samsung's Verizon phones, but the Galaxy Nexus sports a new version of the LTE baseband chip. The new chip is estimated at nearly half the cost of the prior chip's $23 price tag. This type of cost reduction is an important milestone in securing the rapid migration to LTE throughout the world.
The application processor found inside the Galaxy Nexus is a TI OMAP4460. This processor runs at 1.2GHz and has matched the performance of the prior handset performance leader (Samsung's own Exynos running at 1.2GHz). The OMAP4460 matched the performance and power consumption for graphics and video test but consumed significantly more power in computational intensive tests.
Major Samsung Galaxy Nexus notables include:
• New Samsung LTE baseband chip
• NFC support, with NFC antenna embedded in the battery
• CSR GPS single chip
• Broadcom Wi-Fi/BT/FM single chip
• Avago LTE PA and GPS frontend
• 1.2GHz OMAP4460 application processor
ABI Research's "Samsung Galaxy Nexus Teardown" provides detailed photos, process evaluation, and part descriptions for all of the major components such as power amplifier, power management, baseband processor, application processor, RF, Bluetooth, GPS, WiLAN, and many discretes. Tying all this information together are unique circuit board photos, performance measurements, benchmark data, cost information, and board area data.
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As an update on the six month partnership between Zakat Foundation and the US National Committee of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA USA), from August to December 2017, the two organizations completed the repair of 125 Palestine refugee families' homes in the Gaza Strip, who sustained minor or major damage as a result of the military activities in 2014.
Though it has been nearly four years since the cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip in 2014, the people of Gaza continue to bear the trauma and destruction of the unprecedented 50 day long Israeli military assault. Due to the high caseload, harsh economic conditions, and the ten year illegal blockade, preventing essential entry of construction supplies, the restoration efforts in Gaza have been slow.
In the face of these logistical challenges, UNRWA's emergency shelter repair and construction program has provided assistance to over 77,761 Palestine refugee families for minor and severe repairs and shelter reconstruction cases to date.
Through the collaborative work of UNRWA USA and Zakat Foundation from August to December 2017, the shelter repair and reconstruction project positively impacted the lives of approximately 615 Palestine refugees, who all now live in a dignified, adequate, safe, and environmentally sound shelter.
Khalil Demir, founder and Executive Director of Zakat Foundation highlights the importance of supporting Palestine refugees, stating: "The sheer magnitude of tragedy and profusion of catastrophes that Palestinians of Gaza—a staggering 1.3 million refugees—endure every single day tops, or nearly so, every conceivable humanitarian category: poverty, orphan rate, child malnutrition, anemia, disease, and disabilities; energy and water deprivation, unemployment, relief dependence, and underdevelopment; and severely curtailed medical access, equipment, supplies, medicine, and treatment."
In light of the UNRWA funding crisis, Demir adds: "In the midst of such epic tribulation, UNRWA is nothing less than a godsend for our donors' house repair and rebuilding program for the 5,500 families still homeless from the massive 2014 assault. UNRWA is Gaza's gold medal organization when it comes to coordinating housing repairs, gliding over all the considerable political construction material hurdles, while closely vetting every single material provider."
Through strong partnerships, like that between UNRWA USA and Zakat Foundation, Palestine refugees in Gaza are slowly able to reconstruct their lives, following the essential rebuilding of their houses.
For more information on this project and its outcomes, please contact us using the information below, or visit our websites at zakat.org and unrwausa.org.
CONTACTS: ZF Public Relations Coordinator, Nour Zein, (708) 233-0555, firstname.lastname@example.com; UNRWA USA Director of Communications, Laila Mokhiber, (202) 223-3767, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Church Picnic
June 24, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 24 for our Church Family Picnic. We will gather at Beverly Hills Park (Beverly just west of Southfield Rd.) We begin with worship at 10 a.m., followed by games and fellowship, and finishing up with a cookout for lunch. We invite you to bring lawn chairs, lawn games and a dish to share. We will be joined this year by members of Drayton Avenue Presbyterian and Cana Lutheran.


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This blog features thousands of Postcards from around the world, starting in the late 1800's.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Anime /Manga Series, Attack on Titan
It is postmarked in 2014 from China.
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Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. The series began in 2009.
It is set in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by enormous walls as a defense against the Titans, gigantic humanoid creatures who devour humans seemingly without reason. The story initially centers on Eren Yeager, his adoptive sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their childhood friend Armin Arlert, who join the military to fight the Titans after their home town is invaded.
China stamp 2013
Blue Metalwork Vase, 3
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
A Night View of San Marino
Repubblica Di San Marino
Patrimonio mondiale dell' umanita.
Republic Of San Marino
World heritage 'of humanity.
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with two San Marino football (soccer) stamps.
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Question: What is a person from San Marino called?
Answer: Sammarinese - Which is Italian for San Marino
San Marino stamp 2014
Juventus (football (soccer) club)
Campione d'Italia (Champion of Italy) 1,00
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Darth Vader and Son Luke from Star Wars
Monday, October 27, 2014
You Know You Are From Wisconsin When...
You've seen mosquitoes with landing lights.
You decided to have a picnic this summer because if fell on a weekend.
Your 4th of July Family picnic was moved indoors due to frost.
You define summer as three months of bad sledding.
Wisconsin's people are known for their rich and diverse cultural backgrounds and hard work ethic. They are not however unable to poke a little fun at themselves now and again - one time eh?
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with a USA flag stamp.
USA stamp 2013
A Flag for All Seasons
Fall / Autumn
Forever a first class stamp
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Butterfly Art by Henricus Rol
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Maori Warriors from New Zealand with their Tongues Sticking Out
Maori Warriors in a traditional challenging stance. Haka is an integral part of formal and official welcome ceremonies for distinguished visitors, serving to impart a sense of importance to the occasion.
This postcard is postmarked in 2012 with a New Zealand stamp.
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A haka is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand.
Various actions are used in the course of a performance, including facial contortions such as showing the whites of the eyes and sticking out the tongue. The hands, arms, legs, feet, voice, eyes, tongue and the body as a whole combine to express courage, annoyance, joy or other feelings relevant to the purpose of the occasion.
New Zealand stamp 2011
Universal Mail
Bay of Islands, Postcard Only
international Mail Only
Friday, October 24, 2014
Snorkeling off a Beach in Saint Lucia
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 from Barbados.
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Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles.
Saint Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse by the French, the island's first European settlers.
Barbados stamp 2013
Needham's Point Lighthouse 1.80
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Don't Let the Dog Out, Hanging Postcard
Don't Let The Dog Out ...
.. no matter what it tells you!
Thank You
This is an oversized Hanging Post Card
The Post Card They Keep
There is a hole at the top to put this on a door handle. There is even a place on the back to cut if you have a Pull Door.
This postcard is unused and from 2005.
Here is the back of the postcard.....
See the matching 'Don't let the Cat out' HERE.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Caye Caulker Island, Belize
Belize, land of adventure ...
Caye Caulker: island living at its best.
Photograph by Jimmie C. Smith
This unused postcard is from 2014.
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Caye Caulker is a small limestone coral island off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea measuring about 5 miles (8.0 km) (north to south) by less than 1 mile (1.6 km) (east to west).
Caye Caulker is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) north-northeast of Belize City, and is accessible by high-speed water taxi or small plane. There are over 30 tiny hotels, and a number of restaurants and shops.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
A Dalmatian with Shoes for Spots, Stuart Weitzman
Stuart Weitzman
A little obsessed with shoes
This Dalmatian dog with shoes for spots is an unused 'Go Card' advertising postcard.
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Stuart A. Weitzman (born in 1942) is the designer of the international, high-end shoe company, Stuart Weitzman. His shoes are sold in over 70 countries.
Monday, October 20, 2014
State House (Capitol Building) in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R.I.
Constructed of white Georgia marble, the State House, also called the State Capitol, rises 235 ft. to the statue of "The Independent Man" at the top. The unsupported marble dome is one of only four of this design in the world. The massive marble structure was designed by Charles Follen McKim of New York. More that 13 hundred tons of iron floor beams and 15 million bricks were used in its construction.
The Independent man, sculpted by George Brewster, cast by Gorham and lifted in place on Dec. 18, 1899.
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with a 34 cent hummingbird stamp.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Four Postcard of Matterhorn Mountain in Disneyland
The magic Kingdom
Matterhorn Mountain
The mighty Matterhorn rises above Tomorrowland, where unique new transportation systems offer an exciting preview of the future.
This postcard is postmarked in 1971.
The sender writes:
I had so much fun at Disneyland. We rode all the rides we could or wanted to ride then we went and saw the free things like "America the Beautiful". It's a tour of America in a panoramic view. The people that did this film took 9 cameras and put them on a platform so you can see where you're going and also where you had been. It was really fascinating. I will write some more soon.
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When Disneyland first opened you paid a fee of $1.00 to get in, but if you wanted to go on a ride, you needed to purchase a ticket for the price of that ride.
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The Magic Kingdom - California
Matterhorn Mountain
A Disneyland landmark, the "snow-capped" Matterhorn mountain, towers majestically over all of the Magic Kingdom. HIgh-speed bobsled runs carry guests down its slopes and through a Glacier Grotto inside the mountain.
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The Magic Kingdom
Matterhorn Mountain
A Disney landmark, the "Snow-capped" Matterhorn Mountain towers majestically over all of the Magic Kingdom. High-speed bobsled runs carry guests down its slopes and through a Glacier Grotto inside the mountain.
This is postmarked in 1965.
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The Magic Kingdom, California
Bobsled Run
A bobsled finds a watery surprise in a glacial lake after twisting and careening down the icy matterhorn mountain.
1965/69 is written on the back of this postcard.
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The Matterhorn Bobsleds is an attraction composed of two intertwining steel roller coasters, which opened in 1959 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. It is modeled after the Matterhorn, a mountain in the Swiss Alps. It is the first tubular steel continuous track roller coaster ever constructed and thus an ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) Coaster Landmark.
Located on the border between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, it employs forced perspective to seem more impressively large. Throughout the day, climbers dressed in Swiss mountain-climbing garb may be seen scaling the peak, often accompanied by Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Goofy.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Goldfish Happy Birthday from Lithuania
Friday, October 17, 2014
Valasska Polanka in the Czech Republic
Kostel sv. Jana Krtitele, udoli reky Senice, paseky u "Zrniku"
(Church of St. John the Baptist, valley of Senica, clearings u "Zrník")
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with a Ceska Republika flower stamp.
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Valašská Polanka is a village and municipality in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic.
The municipality covers an area of 12.36 square kilometres (4.77 sq mi), and has a population of 1,328.
Czech Republic stamp 2010
The Beauty of Flowers
Tulpan, Tulip Flower 30 Kc
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Movie: An American Tail, Fievel Goes West
Fievel Goes West
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West is a 1991 American animated western film produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio and released by Universal Pictures. It is the sequel to An American Tail.
The film follows the story of a family of Jewish-Russian mice who emigrate to the Wild West. In the film, Fievel Mousekewitz is separated from his family (again) as the train approaches the American Old West; the film chronicles Fievel and Sheriff Wylie Burp (voiced by James Stewart in his final film) teaching Tiger how to act like a dog.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Cesky Kras, Czech Republic
Cesky Kras
Bubuvicke Vodopady
Udoli Berounky
Opusteny Lom
Opusteny Velkolom - Zvany velka America
Axamitova Brana
the back reads:
Karlstejnsko - Cesky Kras
The sender writes that in these landscapes are several caves and old mines and that she had many adventures in the one called 'Big America' (center picture) when she was young.
This is postmarked in 2009 with two Czech Republic stamps.
Czech Republic (Ceska Republika) stamp 1995
Pravcicka Brana - Hrensko - Kc 9
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Czech Republic (Ceska Republika) stamp 2003
Orel nejmensi - Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted Eagle) 9 Kc
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Two Marmots from Austria
("Good morning, lovely sun")
2 Murmeltiere in der Morgensonne
(Two marmots in the morning sun)
This is postmarked in 2007 from Austria.
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Marmots are large squirrels in the genus Marmota. They mostly live in mountainous areas
The groundhog of North America is a lowland marmot.
Marmots typically live in burrows (often within rock piles), and hibernate there through the winter.
Most marmots are highly social and use loud whistles to communicate with one another, especially when alarmed.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Budapest, Hungary
This is postmarked in 2009 from Hungary.
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Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. In 2011 Budapest had a population of 1.74 million people with the Metropolitan Area home to 3.3 million people. The city covers an area of 525 square kilometres (202.7 sq mi) within the city limits.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
A Squeaker Postcard of a Cow with Googly Eyes
Souvenir Post Card
Printed in Japan.
This vintage postcard is unused.
A 'Squeaker' postcard is a card that has two pieced that have been sealed together at the edges. Inside there is a squeaker, just like then ones you find in small dog toys. There is also a small hole in the back of the postcard to let air in and out of the squeaker. When you pinch the postcard, it makes a squeaking noise!
Here is a video I made showing some squeaker postcards...
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Toronto Subway Map
This is postmarked in 2009 with two Canadian 2009 stamps featuring the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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The rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consists of underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). It was Canada's first completed subway system: the first line was built under Yonge Street, which opened in 1954 with 12 stations.
Since then, the system has expanded to become Canada's largest (in terms of stations) and second busiest rapid transit rail network with an average of 1,084,600 passenger trips each weekday (as of 2014), after the Montreal Metro.
Friday, October 10, 2014
A Cheetah and the Cheetah Hunt Ride from Busch Gardens
Cheetah Up Close
This is postmarked in 2014 with a Primrose Flower stamp.
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Busch Gardens
The sender writes:
I love cheetahs! They are such beautiful, amazing cats.
Cheetah Hunt is an AWESOME roller coaster! So fast and fun!
Love you!
This postcard is postmarked in 2014 with a USA 'Aster' flower stamp.
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Cheetah Hunt is an Intamin launched steel roller coaster. Guests board one of five, 16 passenger trains. The ride begins with a 30-mile-per-hour (48 km/h) launch out of the station and around a wide left turn followed by a gradual dip before approaching the second launch. This launch accelerates riders to their top speed of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) before climbing an 102-foot (31 m) hill. A figure 8 element is located at the top of this hill where riders weave through a series of helixes before dropping 130 feet (40 m) into a trench. Riders then proceed over a directional changing airtime hill before completing the ride's only inversion, a Heartline roll. Upon exiting the barrel-roll and its subsequent brake run (the only one on the ride), the ride remains low to the ground and goes through a series of short banked turns through a rock fixture simulating several "near misses". This leads the ride into its third and final launch which accelerates riders to a speed of 40 miles per hour (64 km/h) to navigate its way back to the station. During the journey back there is airtime and directionally changing hills, before entering the final brake run.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Weerribben in the Province of Overijssel in the Netherlands
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
UFFDA! You Betcha!
You Betcha!
This funny Viking postcard is postmarked in 2014 with a USA flag stamp.
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Uff da (sometimes also spelled huffda, uff-da, uffda, uff-dah, oofda, ufda, ufdah, oofta, uf daa, or ufta) is an expression of Norwegian origin adopted by Scandinavian-Americans in the 19th century. It is an exclamation that is relatively common in the Upper Midwestern states of the United States. (This postcard was bought in northern Wisconsin and mailed from Duluth Minnesota).
In Norwegian, uff or huff is an interjection used when something is unpleasant, uncomfortable, hurtful, annoying, sad, or irritating.
I grew up also using it as a slang for "DANG!"
USA stamp 2013
A Flag for All Seasons
Forever a first class stamp
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
University of Minnesota
Mariucci Arena - Home of the Golden Gopher Men's Hockey
Photos by David J. Nordgren
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Minnesota, U of M) is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, with the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses being approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) apart.
The university is broadly organized into 19 colleges and schools, and it has sister campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.
Minnesota's athletic teams are known collectively as the Minnesota Golden Gophers and compete in the NCAA's Division I as members of the Big Ten Conference.
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Since the African beads are a lovely rusty red, I decided what better to compliment them than rich, Red Jasper. And so it was that I used red jasper to create links at the back of the necklace and fashioned an "S" hook clasp using a large Red Jasper bead and gold filled wire.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Out of Africa
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I think it's just lovely! And the story of where the beads come from makes it that much prettier. Personally I'd say list it and if nothing happens - nothing happens. You won't know til you try! :-)ReplyDelete
Pretty beads!!!!!!!!! nice colors!!!! Very pretty!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Those beads are fabulous and beautifully presented in the necklace you made. Did you try Shipwreck Beads for pricing info? They are very reasonable; pretty competitive w/ Fire Mtn Gems.ReplyDelete
You really sank a lot of time and money into it, so if I were you, I'd keep it for yourself. I don't figure out what i spent to the penny, but if I know I paid a lot of money for certain beads, I make it for myself rather than try to sell it with a high price. On the other hand, you could put it up there on a trial basis just to see what happens. If it doesn't sell in a certain time period, then keep it.
This is beautiful. Go ahead and list it for a price which includes the costs of the beads. (I always price my items at the usual retail restocking fee for materials.)ReplyDelete
In your listing explain that the cost reflects the quality and rarity of the materials used.
One of the things that I do know is if you price your work as art you can get the price.
Good luck.
I agree with Jo Jo. List it for what you think it is worth...if it does not sell with in a certain time period keep it for yourself.ReplyDelete
You have some beautiful pieces in your store.
This piece is really precious ( not Almost Precious!)So if I were you I might have had hard time giving it away.
What a stunning necklace! The story of the beads make it even more so. I say list it and see what happens.ReplyDelete
Love the combination of African tribal beads with the gold and pearls. I also love designs with stories!ReplyDelete
Thank you everyone. I have read and re-read each and every comment and appreciate them all. :)ReplyDelete
I have always enjoyed listening to other artists explain how a certain piece came into being, to hear about their visions and their inspirations and I feel that this gives a piece its history and makes it unique and unlike anything that is mass produced.
There is one other thing that all of our handmade items have that no factory manufactured item can ever incorporate and that is the love and passion that we put into whatever it is that we create.
Keep on creating my dear friends, no matter what it is that you make when it comes from your heart and your hands it becomes precious. :)
With zero experience in selling jewelry, I can only gasp in admiration of this gorgeous necklace - list it and see what happens. Tell the story to more people - why not show it in some blog party and even though you have many followers, you'll see the number of visitors going up. No promises but it will be seen by more people :)ReplyDelete
What an amazingly beautiful necklace, and I love the story!!ReplyDelete
I think you should list it, and make sure it reflects all your costs and your time to create it. Don't even take into consideration the fact that some people are looking for something cheap. Those people are not your customer. There are a lot of people out there that appreciate beautiful handmade items with wonderful stories. List it, you might be surprised and someone will purchase it. If it does not sell then it will look great on you!
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LIST IT!!! If only just to see how many admirers you get. Have you ever thought about trying to get your items into a store on consignment (selling as new of course?) I think you should give that a whirl too. Your pieces are beautiful! Don't second guess your 1st gut instinct, and confidence in your work is a must. Remember nothing beats fear except a TRY. I've seen one or two that I will purchase once I get my money flow right.ReplyDelete
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When you want your reader to keep reading, you must make sure to keep them interested in each piece you place on the page. You need them to stay.
How can you do that?
Some people will just write diligently. They write clear sentences. They do not contrast much. Each has the same length. And then it become monotonous. Just like this paragraph.
On the other hand, the skilled writers of excellent paragraphs know enough to change things like sentence length. Some sentences are short. Others are long. (Even fragmentary, to add more interest.) The whole point is to vary their lengths so that the reader stays engaged the whole time. Like in this paragraph. The reader must keep truly reading, keep using their minds, which keeps them engaged!
See (and feel) the difference in the paragraphs?
The sentence rhythm created by the variety in sentence length is important, but it is easy to fall into a pattern of using the same length over and over again. Your writing needs some short, some medium, and some longer sentences. Most sentences should be medium length. Don't overdo the contrast.
Here are some great ways to make sure you are using different lengths:
1. Read aloud, and see when you have to breath. If you run out of breath during every sentence, they're all too long. If you can get through a few sentences without breathing, they're all short. Look for a mix.
2. Have someone read your piece aloud to you. You will notice more if you are getting distracted, even during your own words.
3. This is my favorite way!
Figure out the average number of words per sentence using a site like Countwordsworth.
- An average sentence length below 14 words per sentence may indicate that you use too many short sentences and you need to learn how to combine ideas.
- If your average sentence length is well above 22 words a sentence, you may have a prose style that is dense and tangled.
- If your average word length falls between 14 and 22, you simply need to check your sentences to see if there is some variety or if they are all about the same length.
From there, work to make sure the rhythm of short or long matches the moment. You'll have to practice this a lot, so don't be too worried at the start!
Good luck!


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Visit Us
Stop By
Come to the dairy to get your milk and eggs in person. You can take your time and meet the cows and chickens.
Open 7 days per week
7 am - 9 pm
24335 NW West Union Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Telephone and Email
(503) 647-2638
Getting Here
Click here for a separate map.
1. Take Highway 26 to Hillsboro and exit at NW Helvetia Rd (Exit 61).
2. Go North on Helvetia Rd.
3. At the stop sign, turn left onto NW West Union Rd.
4. Turn right when you see the Schoch Dairy sign at 24335 NW West Union Rd.
5. Enter the gravel driveway and drive past two houses (on the left and right). Stop when you get to the creamery building.
Come into the creamery building to purchase milk and eggs. Be sure to bring your empty, rinsed Schoch Dairy bottles for a refund.
Our Neighboring Farms
Visit our friends at nearby farms and promote Hillsboro Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Make a whole day of exploring and finding delicious treats and great gifts!


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