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I feel very fortunate to be on my third pregnancy when so many women out there struggle with infertility and having just one baby, so I hope this post doesn't come across as one giant (literally and figuratively- I.Am. HUGE) pregnant lady whine or make it seem like I'm ungreatful. I just want to write about some of my experiences this pregnancy while they are fresh in my mind as who knows if it will be my last time feeling those sweet baby kicks from the inside.
All things considered, I've had fairly easy pregnancies and this one hasn't been that different. I haven't had morning sickness in my last two pregnancies and after suffering through it once, I'm VERY thankful for that! My record of "easy" pregnancies came crashing down this time when in the beginning of my third trimester I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It's by no means an "end of the world" type diagnosis, but it does complicate things a bit the further along I get with the constant monitoring and a ton more appointments to attend. The positive thing is that the baby is perfectly fine all cozy in my womb, albeit BIG, but healthy and fine. I'm going to be honest and say that I was in complete denial about this diagnosis when I left my hospital's Diabetes Lifecare unit after my first appointment. I had very similar test results from the one and three hour glucose tolerance tests this pregnancy and last pregnancy and yet last pregnancy I was given the "you're borderline watch your carb intake" speech by my OB and sent on my way. This time I was given the diagnosis and sent off to another set of doctors and nurses for monitoring. Then, I started to take my blood sugars which involves a teeny tiny needle and four sticks a day in any finger I choose at the time. One stick is right when I get up in the morning (a fasting number) and the other three are two hours after my main meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). My denial ended when all my readings were coming back high except my after breakfast number. Then I began to wonder if I should have gotten the diagnosis last pregnancy...who knows. That ship has certainly sailed.
Most concerning to my new Diabetes nurse were my high fasting numbers. They signified that my body wasn't able to keep up with the placenta's demand for extra insulin for baby. Leaving this untreated could result in a variety of complications such as too much amniotic fluid (baby gets too much sugar and pees out the extra causing extra fluid), preterm labor, larger baby (extra sugars become extra fat making baby super chubby), early maturing placenta, high blood pressure, etc. I was shocked when she told me I'd need to go on insulin and I needed to come in right away for an appointment to learn how to administer it. I was even more shocked that once I got there and she had further reviewed all my sugar readings she decided to put me on insulin TWICE a day as all of my lunch numbers were quite high as well. The insulin shots actually turned out not to be as bad I had envisioned. I use the smallest needle on the market, a nano, and there are no viles and syringes. The insulin dose is in what they call a pen and it is very easy to set up to make sure I get the correct dose. I get a large dose at bedtime before I go to sleep which lasts overnight and then I get a second dose in the morning before I eat breakfast that will help my lunch numbers. The insulin is slow acting and takes 4-5 hours to peak in my system, hence I take the dose at breakfast to help my lunch number at noon.
Now as for the appointments. I love my doctors. All of them. And I definitely appreciate their due diligence, but holy cow do I have to go to a lot of appointments now. Starting at 33 weeks I started twice weekly appointments with my OB. I have an NST (non-stress test) early in the week to make sure baby is reacting well to the uterine environment after kicks and sleep cycles and then every Friday I get another NST, then an ultrasound (alternating between just a simple fluid check and a full biophysical profile), and then meet with my OB. Fridays trio of tests usually takes a total of at least 2 hours!! In addition to those appointments I also have to fax my blood sugar readings to the Diabetes center once a week and I meet with a nurse every other week. I kind of like the extra ultra sounds and getting to see this little one, but having to rearrange my day off to accommodate my appointments and making sure my in-laws can watch my daughter has been challenging. A.R. can't take the time away from work to come help me as then he'd lose out on his paternity leave postpartum. He did come to one ultrasound to see our sweet baby at 32 weeks, though. This baby is BIG. He/she was estimated to be 5lb 4oz at 32w3d and was estimated to be 7lbs at 34w5d. I'm actually not that surprised as that puts baby around 9- 9 1/2 lbs at birth and let's face it, I make big babies: #1 was 9lb 4oz and M was 8lb 6oz. I also have too much amniotic fluid right now. A condition called polyhydramnios which can be due to the gestational diabetes or a bigger baby so I get fluid checks via ultrasound once a week. I like getting to see Baby R 2.0 a little more often.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Complicated Not Complications
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All about plant health
Plants have an immune system just like people do. The healthier the plant, the more it can fight off pests and disease, even when stressed due to heat, drought and poor soil. Inspect your garden often for early warning signs.
Natural defense
Plants have special chemicals that make them distasteful to bugs. When they are weakened by stress, the chemical levels are reduced and the plant becomes vulnerable. Often bugs attack the weakest plant of a group and never spread to the healthy ones because their chemicals are more concentrated. These chemicals are so effective they are extracted for botanical pesticides such as pyrethrum, which is derived from a species of chrysanthemum. For every pest in nature there is a predator bug that will leave the plant alone while dining on the bad bugs. These are called beneficials and include ladybugs, praying mantis and lacewings. Protecting beneficials takes advantage of nature's control mechanisms. Chemical pesticides kill both pests and beneficials, which leads to pest population explosions once the predators are gone. The best approach to pest control is through least toxic measures designed to protect beneficials while controlling pests.
The degree of damage
Identify pests so you know what kind of damage potential they represent. For example, a gang of aphids can distort leaves, but they are nothing compared to a gang of armyworms that can defoliate a shrub overnight! Once a pest is identified, you can choose one of these least toxic controls:
- Discourage small mites or aphids by knocking them off with a strong jet of water.
- Buy and release beneficial bugs to feed on the pests.
- Hand-pick larger bugs and worms off your plants.
- Spray the plants with insecticidal soap for insects.
- Spray the plants with BT or other biological controls.
Other threats
Fungus. Most plant diseases are fungi that thrive under certain weather conditions. They often attack roses but other trees and shrubs can be afflicted as well. It may be a temporary weather-related condition or due to plants receiving too much shade.
Mildew is actually a group of white or gray powdery fungi that attack plants where moisture lingers on the leaves until late in the day. It can limit new growth on leaves. Mildew is more prevalent in damp climates, but can occur anywhere.
Black spot is the rose grower's biggest nightmare. It appears as black patches on the leaves that can live through the winter to reinfect the plant the following year. Blackspot is difficult to control and afflicts some rose varieties far more than it does others. Removing affected leaves and raking up fallen ones is essential to control. A variety of fungicides are used to control mildew and blackspot. See your garden center for options.
Green tip
Controlling caterpillars is easy using nontoxic Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT). Apply to plants in either powder or liquid form. Once eaten by a caterpillar, the pest dies. However, BT is safe around both children and pets.
Healthier plants…naturally
Monrovia plants are naturally more resistant to pests and diseases. We strive to grow plant varieties that are hardier and more pest and disease resistant. Our soil mix contains mycorrhizal microorganisms that live with roots to help plants resist debilitating problems. This benefit combined with care and attention makes our plants perform, and your garden remains as pest and disease free as possible.


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A model shows off the reflected second display image of Sharp's dual-view liquid crystal display monitor during the company's preview of its new LCD technology in Tokyo on July 14. Sharp said the product will hit the market this month.
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Latest Family Law News
Camden-based lawyer who helped shape family and child law wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Camden-based lawyer, Naomi Angell, credited with helping to shape the laws relating to children and families, has been awarded the Law Society President's Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Naomi, works as a family lawyer at London law firm Osbornes Law, which has offices in both Camden and Hampstead. She heads up the firm's adoption, surrogacy and […]Read More
Family lawyer at Osbornes discusses how she juggles professional and personal demands during lockdown with The Law Society Gazette
Sarah Scott, associate solicitor in the firm's family department contributed to The Law Society Gazette's piece on "Lawyers in Lockdown: stories from the frontline". Sarah gives a first hand experience of how her family had to adjust to the challenges they faced by the Coronavirus pandemic. The article was published on Friday 31st July and […]Read More
Family and divorce lawyer, Joanne Wescott, Quoted in The Telegraph
Joanne Wescott, a partner in the firm's family department contributed to a piece in The Telegraph highlighting Court delays arising from Covid-19. Joanne, who is a specialist divorce lawyer has seen the number of divorce enquiries in her own practice increase, however, is also representing frustrated parties, whose divorce proceedings have slowed down as a […]Read More
Osbornes Recognised as Leading Lawyers in HNW Guide
Osbornes Law are delighted to have once again been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020. The High Net Worth ranks top lawyers and law firms who represent HNW and UHNW clients around the world. Head of private client, Jan Atkinson, is ranked as a leading 'private wealth dispute' lawyer. The guide comments […]Read More
Naomi Angell, Adoption specialist comments on international surrogacy developments resulting from COVID-19
Writing for the Law Society Gazette, Naomi explores the current challenges and problems around international surrogacy and the differing current laws governing surrogacy arrangements across the world. She highlights that the current laws in England, Wales and Scotland will not address the plight of babies abroad who are waiting for their surrogate parents to collect […]Read More
Partner, Joanne Wescott returns to work with busy family law team
Joanne specialises in high net worth divorce and finances, as well as children matters including disputes over child arrangements. Legal 500 featured Joanne as a rising star and next generation lawyer. Prior to her leave, Joanne represented Maria Mills in the widely reported Supreme Court case. She writes on family law matters and provides commentary […]Read More
Care proceedings case: London Council named as Judge lifts ruling to prevent identifications
Haringey Council has been named in a case involving parents of a 14 year-old boy with cerebral palsy and his brother who was twelve. Simone McGrath, at Osbornes Law, represented the father in a case that has generated wide press coverage of Haringey's failures to take appropriate measures regarding safeguarding the two boys whilst their […]Read More
Osbornes Law case news: Naming Local Authorities – should this happen when serious failings occur in social work practice?
A recent article written by the Transparency Project http://www.transparencyproject.org.uk/to-name-or-not-to-name-that-is-the-question/ discusses the question of whether Local Authorities should be named. Two recent judgments have dealt with this question in relation to care proceedings. Simone McGrath, consultant solicitor, at Osbornes Law acted for the father for one of the cases where the local authority was named. The […]Read More
Life as a Trainee Solicitor in Lockdown
Yesterday evening, trainee solicitor, Jessica Moore, was invited to connect with Women in Family Law over on their Instagram Live to discuss life as a trainee in lockdown. Osbornes is proud to support Women in Family Law (@WiFLaw) set up to connect, encourage and promote professional women across the field of family law in England […]Read More
Family partner, Lisa Pepper answers divorce law question posed by leading website This is Money
Questions posed regarding family law matters were answered by Lisa Pepper, an experienced specialist family law practitioner. Lisa included an explanation of the main stages in divorce procedure when a divorce is undefended. This is Money article Osbornes Law once again, this year received the Best Times Law Firm 2020 award, for the second year running. […]Read More


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KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrates the academic achievements of its students and faculty, with the annual master's hooding ceremony and honors convocation Monday (May 9).
Thirty-two students in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Public Management (M.P.M.), and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs received the cream and crimson lined hoods that denote their status as earning advanced degrees during the hooding ceremony, while undergraduates received honors for the dean's list, completing the honors program, or as outstanding students in degree programs.
Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke congratulated the students on their success, and challenged them to be leaders in their professional fields and communities.
"We're going to look to you for your leadership," she said. "You have chosen a vision of excellence. You are the crème de la crème of our student population."
The evening also honored winners of the faculty Amicus awards, chosen by students. Jason VanAlstine, associate professor of economics, received the resident faculty award, while Garry Grice, instructor of music, received the adjunct award.
Christopher Springer, from Monticello, received his velvet-lined hood from Robert Dibie, professor of public policy, public management, and environmental studies. Each student designated a faculty member to assist in the ceremony.
Springer, a Marine Corps veteran, enrolled in the M.P.M. program to advance his post-military career.
"I'd like to potentially get a job in public services, such as working for Homeland Security or Emergency Management Services," he said.
Gary Rogers Jr., who earned the outstanding student award in the M.B.A. award, returned to graduate school as an example for his 7-year-old daughter.
"It means a lot to me, because I'm the first one in my family to get a master's degree," he said. "I feel like I am a transitional person in my family, being a good example. It means you accomplished something, big time."
Rogers, from Kokomo, completed his master's while working at General Motors, and hopes to advance within that company or another in the area.
"It feels like there will be a lot of good opportunities in the future," he said.
For Abigail Banan, an M.B.A. is the next step in her career path toward teaching at the college level.
"I'd like to be a professor," she said. "I enjoy teaching, and I enjoy learning. Those two things together sound like the right career path."
Weipan Le, Peru, received the outstanding student award in the M.P.M. program, while Lesley Connolly, Kokomo, was honored in the Master of Science in Nursing program.
During the honors convocation, students crossed the Havens Auditorium stage one by one, receiving accolades for accomplishments during the 2015-2016 school year.
Royal Center resident Kendra Wheeldon, outstanding student in medical imaging technology, said it was meaningful to her to be selected by her instructors.
"My professors have truly shown me the way to the point I am at now," she said. "I gained valuable experience through clinicals and through my professors, and that led to the jobs I was offered."
She accepted a full-time offer at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
Matthew Spencer Sr. earned honors as the outstanding student and first graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Sciences program. He enrolled at IU Kokomo as the program was being planned, and completed classes towards it before it began. He persevered through difficult circumstances, including having his concession stand at the Mississenewa Reservoir completely underwater during flooding in 2015.
"I was going after the environmental track," he said. "I enjoyed all the environmental classes. It really became a passion for me."
Undergraduate honorees were:
• Radiography: Mendy Hadley
• Medical Imaging Technology: Kendra Wheeldon
• Allied Health Sciences: Alysa Caudill
• Applied Science: Matthew Spencer
• Biological and Physical Sciences: Benjamin Hufford
• Mathematics: Justin Murray
• Informatics: Jacob Morris
• CRC Chemistry Award: Ethan Dubbels
• General Studies: Kim Goodridge
• New Media, Art, and Technology: Libby Kimbrough
• Communication Arts: Kambren Stanley
• English: Jenny Zirkle
• Psychology: Reggie Henderson
• Sociology: Dawn Scifres
• History and Political Sciences: Tucker Million
• Criminal Justice: Caily Tanner
• Business: Emily Riddle
• Public Administration and Health Management: Jose Morales
• Education: Amanda Hedrick
• Nursing: Trisha Booth
• R.N. to B.S.N.: Brooke Anne Zerkel
• Honors program graduates: Lyndsay Christensen, Bekah Martin, Tucker Million, Ryan VanHaecke, Allison Wisler
• Outstanding student leader award: Alysa Caudill
• Student community service award: Rebecca Coath
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tUnE-yArDs taped for ACL (pics), playing Mohawk tonight
tUnE-yArDs @ The Moody Theater - 5/29/2012
After playing Sasquatch over Memorial Day weekend, tUnE-yArDs (aka Merrill Garbus & co) came to spend two nights in Austin. They taped an episode for Season 38 of Austin City Limits last night (5/29), and will be playing a sold-out Mohawk show tonight (5/30) with Deep Time (formerly known as Yellow Fever).
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Goals & Mission
The LCCC DMS program is dedicated to providing quality education for its students in order to promote excellence in the art and science of sonography. Guided by the mission of the college, the program strives to provide academic and clinical experiences that produce competent and compassionate sonographers with a commitment to the performance of quality imaging and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Program Goals & Objectives
The LCCC DMS program's goal is to prepare competent general and vascular entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates will be able to perform, at a minimum, the following objectives:
Goal 1: Graduates of this program will be technically proficient, being able to consistently produce images of high diagnostic quality.
- Students will obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
- Students will select appropriate technical factors when scanning patients.
- Students will perform sonographic procedures appropriately and accurately recording all anatomic and physiologic information for interpretation by a physician.
- Students will document and present complete and accurate sonographic findings to the interpreting physician in order to facilitate patient diagnosis.
- Students will maintain optimal function of the sonographic equipment.
- Students will assist physician during invasive ultrasound guided procedures.
Goal 2: Graduates of this program will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Students will manipulate technical variables to obtain optimal diagnostic images.
- Students will evaluate images for diagnostic quality, identifying appropriate solutions for poor image quality.
Goal 3: Graduates of this program will demonstrate communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills with patients and all members of the healthcare team.
- Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
Goal 4: Students will provide consistent, high quality patient care.
- Students will provide customer relations skills in patient care and education to promote overall well-being.
- Students will adapt exam positioning and protocols due to patient condition.
- Students will employ a safe work environment.
Goal 5: Students will consistently manifest a professional attitude and honor the SDMS Code of Ethics.
- Students will act in a professional manner within recognized ethical and legal standards.
- Students will demonstrate a respect for diversity and the ability to work with others and special patient populations.
Goal 6: Graduates will have a high potential for advancement and leadership.
- Students will demonstrate workplace behavior conducive to professional advancement.
- Students will differentiate between the ARDMS and ARRT exam(s), and additional certification opportunities.
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
Goal 7: Graduates of the program will be successfully employed in a general and vascular entry-level position.
- Students will pass the ARDMS SPI on the first attempt.
- Students will pass the ARDMS AB and/or OB on the first attempt.
- Of those pursuing employment, students will be gainfully employed within six months post-graduation.
- Students will complete the program.
- Students will express satisfaction with their education.
- Employers will express satisfaction with LCCC graduate performance.


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In a recent post, I started talking about getting back to design. At the end of that post, I briefly touched on design theory. While web design blogs and sites seem to be abuzz lately with talk of design, it is clear that such things inevitably devolve into discussion of the tools web designers use, and the ways these tools limit us. I want to delve deeper into the theory of graphic design – specifically composition – and not get sidetracked by implementation.
According to some schools of thought, composition theory is generally broken down into five fundamentals: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Emphasis and Unity. These are core concepts, and pertain directly to the layout of information on a page as much as the application of paint to a canvas, or light to photographic paper.
In addition to these fundamentals, there are Line, Shape, Direction, Texture, Value and Space. These elements fall between the theoretical fundamentals and the practical tools of composition. Thy are methods that designers use to apply the fundamentals.
This exploration of the theories of graphic design will appear in a series of posts, beginning with a look at balance. Some of these posts appeared in rudimentary form on a different website several years ago, but I have never been happy with that initial work, and have substantially edited and expanded it for inclusion on this series.
This series does not herald a change in direction for A Rain of Frogs. This site will continue to be what it has always been, a safety valve for creativity and expression.


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Are you becoming increasing aware of the ticking of the biological clock? Are you starting to think about starting a family? If you're nearing 40 and seriously thinking that it's time to have a baby, you wouldn't be alone. According to the 2015 National Vital Statistics Report released by the Centers for Disease Control, women between the ages of 40 and 44 had a 2% rise in the number of births while teens and early twenties pregnancies dropped to a record low.
But, Why are Women Opting to Have Babies Later in Life?
Several factors contribute to pregnancies after 40. With more and more women having successful careers, the focus is more on professional success than having kids. Further, women like to be financially secure before they feel confident enough to support a child. Some others just don't find the time or the inclination to look for a strong relationship and get married. Then again, having the availability of IVFs and other fertility treatments for older women makes it easier to push back getting pregnant to a later time in life.
If You Have Decided to Get Pregnant at 40, What Should be Your Moves?
If you have been delaying having a baby, you must know that pregnancy after 40 brings with it a long list of complications. Talk to your gynecologist and she will likely list all the reasons why you should have your babies by the age of 35. That's the age when the production of hormones in your body starts to slow down. But, if you do want to get pregnant at this age, you must prepare your body carefully so you can carry and raise a healthy baby. Here's everything you need to know.
Talk to Your Doctor about Your Plans
The best person to advise you on the steps to take is your doctor. He will run a series of fertility tests to assess your reproductive health like for instance, the number of viable eggs you have left. Depending on your results, you'll receive recommendations and if needed, medication to prepare your body for the big natural event. Remember, if you've been on the pill or contraceptive injections, it may be a while before the effects wear off and you can conceive.
As Medical Director of Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Michael Soules M. D. explains, "All women are born with a certain number of eggs, and you lose them over your reproductive life span. At some point— about 10 years before the onset of menopause— the number drops to a level where your fertility is compromised."
You May Have to Balance Your Hormones
Given your declining hormone levels, your doctor might start you on supplements to balance them so you have a better chance of conceiving. While your fertility expert can advise you best, do ask about women hormone imbalance treatments that are plant-sourced and identical to those produced by your body. A properly balanced formulation of estradiol, progesterone, and follicle stimulating hormones may be essential for the health of your eggs. You can also ask about the special foods that you can add to your diet to strengthen the uterus and ovaries. These can include royal jelly, maca, and spirulina that contain folic acid, CoQ10 Ubiquinol, and vital antioxidants that are essential for a pregnancy after 40.
Detox Your Body of the Xenoestrogens
Older women tend to have a higher buildup of xenoestrogens in their bodies. Xenoestrogens are toxic chemicals that mimic natural estrogen and find their way into your body through many different channels such as plastic containers for storing and cooking food, cleaning chemicals you use around the house, pesticides in your food, and many more. The trouble with these chemicals is that they affect your reproductive health making it difficult for you to conceive or carry a baby to full term. Before you begin trying to get pregnant, do a complete detox of your body. Try to eliminate the use of chemicals and plastics from your home and introduce organic food.
Exercise to Detox and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Your doctor will recommend a healthy exercise regimen that helps in more ways than one. To begin with, the body detoxes by sweating so you'll be cleansing it of the harmful chemicals. In this way, you'll avoid the possibility of passing on toxins to the baby in utero or by breastfeeding. Further, exercise helps you develop the necessary strength and endurance levels needed to nurture a baby and go through labor. Kegel exercises are especially useful for toning your pelvic floor muscles and preparing them for a pregnancy after 40. You could also try yoga, biking, swimming, pilates, or any other workouts your doctor advises.
Make Some Serious Lifestyle Changes
If you're really thinking of bringing a baby into the family, you'll need to make some lifestyle changes. Take a good look at these recommendations.
- No excessive alcohol and caffeine, and no smoking.
- Stay hydrated with lots of water.
- Bring your weight down to optimum levels.
- Eat small meals all through the day to keep your insulin levels balanced. An excess of insulin contributes to higher testosterone levels.
- Change your diet and switch to whole grains, healthy fats, lean meats, and lots of fruits and vegetables.
- Take all the prescribed vitamins.
Here's a Final Tip – Lower Stress Levels
When you go about trying to find out all you can about getting pregnant after 40, one of the first facts that are likely to come up is that such women have only a 5% probability of conception per cycle. You can raise these chances by keeping stress away. As fertility specialist at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, Janis Fox, M. D. explains, "There's nothing a couple that is trying to get pregnant wants to hear less than 'Relax, you're trying too hard.'"
Having a baby is an amazing experience, even if you're getting pregnant after 40. The important thing is to be prepared to have one, physically and mentally. Even if your life situation has resulted in your going through this miracle of nature later in life, there's no reason why you can't have a lovely, healthy baby. You only need to be ready for the challenges you may have to face and soon, you'll be a proud parent of an adorable bundle of joy.


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I am Nocturnaliss, aka Isabelle Apel, Belgian, writer, dreamer, creator of a dark and dangerous world called Aeyuu.
In my works there are many elements of high Fantasy (such as Elves, magic,…) and dark Fantasy (Vampires, curses,…), my favourite playgrounds. I can enjoy a good happy ending as much as a tragedy, even though I tend to write more tragic than happy (but hey, that's me).
I'm a social introvert, lover of cats, worshipper of Dragons, and I really enjoy a good pasta meal or a trip to the local Chinese restaurant. Pretty avid gamer as well, been into RPGs since I was a kid, still am into RPGs (think Persona 5, Skyrim, Horizon Zero Dawn, Breath of the Wild,…).
More than anything, I'm a writer stuck in the wrong country – no English, no interest in Fantasy, no room to be myself save with some trusted friends (whether IRL or online).
Firm believer that everything happens for a reason – which means I'm not who I am without reason. Still looking for it, but we have high hopes.
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Enough was enough! I didn't choose gorgeous hair or skin like porcelain.
So, when the first good-looking guy came along with an invitation, I was outta there!
1 Then Joshua sent two spies from the Israeli camp at Acacia to cross the river and check out the situation on the other side, especially at Jericho. They arrived at an inn operated by a woman named Rahab, who was a prostitute. They were planning to spend the night there, 2 but someone informed the king of Jericho that two Israelis who were suspected of being spies had arrived in the city that evening. 3 He dispatched a police squadron to Rahab's home, demanding that she surrender them.
"They are spies," he explained. "They have been sent by the Israeli leaders to discover the best way to attack us."
Joshua 2:1-3 TLB
There's got to be more. I've been hearing about this god, "Yahweh". Some of the guys who stop here just for a meal talk about how "good" this Yahweh is, not like the gods people serve around here.
What do these spies know? Why are they willing to risk their lives for a god they say lives on a mountain, but leads them by smoke and fire? Is this the more I've been looking for?
Great! The cops are here.
4 But she had hidden them, so she told the officer in charge, "The men were here earlier, but I didn't know they were spies... 6 But actually she had taken them up to the roof and hidden them beneath piles of flax that were drying there... 8 Rahab went up to talk to the men before they retired for the night.
9 "I know perfectly well that your God is going to give my country to you," she told them. "We are all afraid of you; everyone is terrified if the word Israel is even mentioned... 12-13 Now I beg for this one thing: Swear to me by the sacred name of your God that when Jericho is conquered you will let me live, along with my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all their families. This is only fair after the way I have helped you."
14 The men agreed. "If you won't betray us, we'll see to it that you and your family aren't harmed," they promised.
Joshua 2: 4,6,8-9, 12-14 TLB
17-18 But before they left, the men had said to her, "We cannot be responsible for what happens to you unless this rope is hanging from this window and unless all your relatives—your father, mother, brothers, and anyone else—are here inside the house. 19 If they go out into the street, we assume no responsibility whatsoever; but we swear that no one inside this house will be killed or injured. 20 However, if you betray us, then this oath will no longer bind us in any way."
21 "I accept your terms," she replied. And she left the scarlet rope hanging from the window.
Joshua 2: 17-21 TLB
Oh God, now I know you are the God of truth and hope. I don't know why you showed me mercy, but I'm so glad you did. My life is yours to do as you will.
By faith—because she believed in God and his power—Rahab the harlot did not die with all the others in her city when they refused to obey God, for she gave a friendly welcome to the spies.
Hebrews 11:31 TLB
But you know what, Dear Reader? After studying Rahab's story in Joshua, none of that mattered to me.
And Rahab used her baby faith and creativity to step out in courage to hide and protect Joshua's spies. God honored Rahab's choices by giving her a second chance. If you check the list in Matthew 1 (v.5), you'll notice she is one of the few women included in the geneology of Jesus.
Wisdom, faith, creativity, and courage. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, the Lord will take whatever we have, no matter how great or small, and do amazing things!
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Many years ago the Lord taught me the importance and value of one single life to Him. He sent me to the Philippines—at my own expense—to minister to one, single woman—a twenty-two year old woman who was the daughter of some missionaries there on a small island. She was planning on marrying a man the Lord did not want her to marry; he was not a Christian. She was under a spell and I had to take her off that particular island to minister deliverance to her. As a result of that assignment I realized how important each of us is to the Lord. And isn't that what we see in the Gospels—Jesus emphasizing leaving the 99 and going after the one?
Reach out to someone today; touch a life and change a life.
Sometimes God sends you to them; sometimes he sends them to you. A young man reached out to us over the internet for deliverance about 7 years ago. He lived overseas and I don't remember how he learned about our ministry. He was in a dark place and he, too, was being pressured by the enemy to marry a woman the Lord did not want him to marry. His parents were complicent in that they wanted him to marry her. And although we'd never met any of them at the time, I knew that this woman was demonized and not the one God had for this young man. Today he is happily married to a woman the Lord chose for him, has a family and is involved in ministry.
Reach out to someone today; let God use you as a change agent in somebody else's life.
About 30 years ago I was living in the Houston area and I picked up a copy of the Houston Chronicle one morning and read the story of a Dr. Irri—a medical doctor in Illinois who had become addicted to drugs. At the time the article was written he had been arrested and was sitting in the county jail awaiting sentencing. His wife, too, had become an addict. I felt compassion for this man so I reached out to him. I phoned the sheriff's office in that county and got the information to write to him. I wrote a long letter explaining his need for Christ and Jesus' ability to set him free from this problem and restore his promising life as a medical doctor.
Now the interesting thing about this was the Lord said nothing to me the whole time but as soon as I dropped the letter to him into the mail box outside the Spirit of the Lord came upon me and I knew that this was pleasing to the Lord.
We're supposed to be like Jesus; therefore, we should be moved with compassion like Jesus was (and still is) for the lost and this sin-sick, crying, dying world. Let the Lord use you each day to touch somebody's life in an impactful way.


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Pops: Let the dog clean his ass with it! I'm a ex-cop, war veteran, senior citizen with a legal rent-control lease from 1978 and I never pay late - I wish they would try to fuck with me.
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"We're continuing forward with the gather (of horses). These gathers have been challenged before," Colorado BLM spokesman David Boyd said.
The horses that will be rounded up are outside a 190,000-acre area of public land designated for wild horses, Boyd said.
The agency has hired a contractor through Oct. 22 to use helicopters to herd the horses into corrals. Boyd said it could take several days because the horses are roaming the countryside in small groups.
Horses not sold or adopted will be taken to long-term pastures in the Midwest.
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Re: Question about how to find business worthcsdiii Dec 14, 2013 11:48 AM (in response to zbymonaco)
To better answer your question one would need to know very granular information about your business and to know the audience in which you intend to present such value opinion. There are two professional service providers you can seek an opinion from, an accountant and a business intermediary/broker. If you are looking for an internal measuring application you may want to visit a website like What's my Business Worth | BizEquity
I hope you find this answer useful and if you are interested in further dialogue, feel free to message me.
Re: Question about how to find business worthAngelBiz Dec 16, 2013 9:50 PM (in response to zbymonaco)
There are different ways in which you can value the business - multiple of sales, multiple of profit, NPV (Net Profit Value), etc. Depending on the type of business you can use any one of these metric, or combination of few, to come up with valuation. You can also look at the comparable business that may have been sold recently and come up with the valuation of your business by comparing key metrics.
Re: Question about how to find business worthJim Peters Jan 3, 2014 10:57 AM (in response to zbymonaco)
In addition to the comments above, I would like to add that what a business is worth also depends on the way it is going to be hived off- whether on a piece-meal basis, whether as a whole on a going-concern basis, whether it is going to be an amalgamation or a merger etc. Also, in some cases, there may be specific regulatory guidelines on how to value a business or there may be industry standards to do so. Business valuation is best left to experts since there is no manangement bias in terms of valuation and it is more acceptable to third party.
Re: Question about how to find business worthModerator Berta Jan 6, 2014 1:16 PM (in response to zbymonaco)
You've gotten lots of great information & advice, zbymonaco. Has it been helpful to you?
Please keep us updated.
Re: Question about how to find business worthvaluepro Jan 20, 2014 12:54 AM (in response to zbymonaco)
It seems like you need a valuation but don't want work with a professional (at least not yet)? For a ballpark valuation, there are a few sites to consider, like Valuesource for small business. If you need something legal, you may end up needing to use a professional, but this could be what you are after. A lot of the pros use their higher end stuff, but this is affordable and should work.
Re: Question about how to find business worthzbymonaco Feb 5, 2014 10:13 PM (in response to valuepro)
Thanks for the responses. Does anybody have experience with these kinds of services? like http://www.valusource.com, etc.
Re: Question about how to find business worthcsdiii Feb 6, 2014 6:39 AM (in response to zbymonaco)
The aforementioned software is fairly reliable, however you must take into account that valuation is part art, part science so raw data input to output doesn't typically capture the full or correct value for the desired transaction.
Does anybody have experience or preference with a valuation tool that can help me understand what a business is worth?


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Name: Michael Weiss
Spitzname: Michi
Geburtstag: 17.01.1981
Heimatort: Gumpoldskirchen
Größe: 187 cm
Gewicht: 79 kg
Verein: TriRunners Baden (Niederösterreich)
Spitzname: Michi
Geburtstag: 17.01.1981
Heimatort: Gumpoldskirchen
Größe: 187 cm
Gewicht: 79 kg
Verein: TriRunners Baden (Niederösterreich)
Random facts about me
- My favorite food is Mama's kitchen, sushi, thai & pizza.
- Proud dad of Lola. She was born on August 06, 2019.
- Besides swimming, biking and running, I love to nordic ski in winter.
- My favorite drinks are Gumpoldskirchner white wine spritzer and Makava.
- I am the only son of Ilse and Ernst, who are my biggest supporters since the very beginning of my career.
- I'm in love with Christina Rechtberger. She makes the best breakfast jars and home baked granola!
- My favorite way to relax is at a Heurigen in Gumpoldskirchen, or on a Greek island.
- I love to go to rock concerts and music festivals. There are many of those around Vienna, Austria!
- My favorite movies are from Quentin Tarantino.
- My favorite bands are Slipknot, Rob Zombie and Dimmu Borgir.
- After almost a decade abroad living mainly in Colorado, but also Maine and Lucca/Tuscany, I moved back to my hometown.
- My qualities are perseverance and a never ending hunger (for food, but also achieving my goals).
- I eat a healthy, well balanced diet, which is organic, regional and seasonal.
- I am a massage therapist and completed all Active Release Techniques® seminars.
- I have a cat named Chef, which I brought from Colorado to Austria.
- My favorite place in Hawaii is Big Beach on Maui.
- Equipment:
- Swimwear: Blueseventy
- Bike: Diamondback Andean
- Wheels: HED Vanquish
- Helmet/bike shoes: Giro
- Power meter: SRM
- 1st Ironman South American Championship, Mar del Plata (ARG)
- 1st Ironman Cozumel (MEX)
- 10th Ironman World Championship Hawaii (USA)
- 1st Ironman 70.3 Cozumel (MEX)
- 9th Ironman 70.3 World Championship South Africa
- 1st Ironman 70.3 Zell am See - Kaprun (AUT)
- 1st Krems Triathlon Olympic Distance (AUT)
- 1st Ironman Austria (AUT)
- 2nd Ironman 1/10MAN Vösendorf (AUT)
- 10th Ironman 70.3 European Championship Elsinore (DK)
- 1st Ironman 70.3 St. Pölten (AUT)
- 1st Klosterneuburg Triathlon Olympic Distance (AUT)
- 1st Klosterneuburg Triathlon Sprint Distance (AUT)
- 3rd Ironman 70.3 North American Championship St. George, UT (USA)
- 2nd Ironman 70.3 Texas (USA)
- 2nd Ironman 70.3 Campeche (MEX)
- 1st Ironman Maastricht (NED)
- 2nd Ironman Cozumel (MEX)
- 5th Ironman Austria (AUT)
- 5th Ironman 70.3 Cozumel (MEX)
- 3rd Ironman 70.3 Texas (USA)
- 6th Ironman 70.3 Boulder (USA)
- 4th Ironman Austria (AUT)
- 12th XTERRA Beaver Creek (USA)
- 2nd Ironman 70.3 Timberman (USA)
- 1st Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz (USA)
- 32nd Ironman World Championship Hawaii (USA)
- 18th XTERRA World Championship Maui (USA)
- 4th Ironman Cozumel (MEX)
- 11th Challenge Dubai (VAE)
- 11th Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (USA)
- 22nd Ironman 70.3 Pays d'Aix (FRA)
- 4th Ironman 70.3 Austria, St. Pölte (AUT)
- 2nd Ironman Austria, Klagenfurt (AUT)
- 1st XeNTiS Triathlon, Piberstein (AUT)
- 10th Ironman 70.3 Budapest (HUN)
- 4th Ironman 70.3 Cozumel (MEX)
- 16th Ironman World Championship Hawaii (USA)
- 3rd Ironman Cozumel (MEX)
- 1st Ironman Cozumel (MEX)
- 8th XTERRA World Championship Maui (USA)
- 16th Ironman World Championship Hawaii (USA)
- 4th Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl (AUT)
- 4th ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, Zittau (GER)
- 8th Ironman Austria, Klagenfurt (AUT)
- 4th Ironman Melbourne (AUS)
- 11th Ironman 70.3 St.George/Utah (USA)
- 3rd Ironman 70.3 Austria, St. Pölten (AUT)
- 1st Neufeld Triathlon, Sprint (AUT)
- 1st Neufeld Triathlon, Olymp. Distance (AUT)
- 8th Ironman Arizona (AZ/USA)
- 1st XTerra World Championships (Hawaii/USA)
- 4th Marines Ironman 70.3 World Championships (Las Vegas/USA)
- 2nd Ironman Austria, 7:57:39h
- 2nd Ironman 70.3 St. Pölten (AUT)
- 4th Nautica South Beach Triathlon (Florida/USA)
- 3rd Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (California, USA)
- 1st SuperSeal Triathlon (California, USA)
- 1st overall Pikes Peak Winter Series (COL/USA)
- 3rd XTerra World Championships, Maui (USA)
- 13th Ironman Hawaii (USA)
- 1st Challenge Walchsee (AUT)
- 3rd Kärnten Ironman Austria (AUT)
- 1st Neufeld Triathlon (BGL/AUT)
- 6th Ironman 70.3 St.Pölten ((AUT)
- 1st Ironman St.George (Utah, USA)
- 1st SuperSeal (California, USA)
- 13th Half Ironman Oceanside (California, USA)
- 2nd Winter Series Colorado Springs (USA, Crossrun, 4 miles)
- 1st Cricket Wintercup Vienna (Crossrun, 5.7 miles)
- 3rd XTERRA World Championship Maui
- 25th Ironman World Championship Hawaii (first Ironman)
- 2nd Half Ironman Monaco
- 3rd XTERRA Czech
- 1st Tri Neufeld (Olympic distance, Austria)
- 3rd Kirchbichl (Olympic distance, Austria)
- 6th XTerra Italy
- 12th Half Ironman St. Poelten (Austria)
- 1st Obergrafendorf (Olympic distance, Austria)
- 16th Half Ironman Oceanside (California)
- 2nd XTERRA World Championship Maui
- 2nd Half Ironman Monaco
- 1st Trimotion Saalfelden (Half distance, Austria)
- 1st XTERRA Austria
- 1st Thermentriathlon (Olympic distance, Au stria)
- 1st XTERRA Nock & Lake (Austria)
MTB (1994- 2008) highlights
- Olympian Athens 2004, 32nd p lace (incl a nasty flat tire)
- European Champion 2003 (U-23, in Graz/Austria)
- 10th World Championship Les Gets 2004 (France)
- 5th World Cup Roc d´Azur 2005 (Marathon, France)
- 6th World Cup Angel Fire 2005 (USA)
- 7th World Cup Madrid 2006 (Spain)
- 10th World Cup Houffalize 2005 (Belgium)
- 10th World Cup overall 2006
- Austrian Champion 2004
- 25th Tour of Austria 2006 (road stagerace)
- Austrian Nationalteam 1999- 2008


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Pinus nigra is a large coniferous evergreen tree, growing to 20–55 metres (66–180 ft) tall at maturity. The bark is grey to yellow-brown, and is widely split by flaking fissures into scaly plates, becoming increasingly fissured with age. The leaves ("needles") are thinner and more flexible in western populations.
The ovulate and pollen cones appear from May to June. The mature seed cones are 5–10 cm (rarely to 11 cm) long, with rounded scales; they ripen from green to pale grey-buff or yellow-buff in September to November, about 18 months after pollination. The seeds are dark grey, 6–8 mm long, with a yellow-buff wing 20–25 mm long; they are wind-dispersed when the cones open from December to April. Sexual maturity is reached at 15–40 years; large seed crops are produced at 2–5 year intervals. P. nigra is moderately fast growing, at about 30–70 centimetres (12–28 in) per year. It usually has a rounded conic form, that becomes irregular with age. The tree can be long-lived, with some trees over 500 years old. It needs full sun to grow well, is intolerant of shade, and is resistant to snow and ice damage.
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A. alba is a large evergreen coniferous tree growing to 40–50 metres (130–160 ft) (exceptionally 60 metres (200 ft)) tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in).
The largest measured tree was 68 m tall and had a trunk diameter of 3.8 metres (12 ft). It occurs at altitudes of 300–1,700 metres (980–5,580 ft) (mainly over 500 metres (1,600 ft)), on mountains with a rainfall of over 1,000 millimetres (39 in).
The larch is a deciduous tree and loses its leaves in the autumn. The shoots are dimorphic, with growth divided into long shoots typically 10–50 centimetres long[citation needed] and bearing several buds, and short shoots only 1–2 mm long with only a single bud.
The leaves are needle-like, 2–5 centimetres long, slender (under 1 cm wide). They are borne singly, spirally arranged on the long shoots, and in dense clusters of 20–50 needles on the short shoots. The needles turn yellow and fall in the late autumn, leaving the trees leafless through the winter.
Pinus sylvestris is an evergreen coniferous tree growing up to 35 m in height and 1 m trunk diameter when mature, exceptionally to 45 m tall and 1.7 m trunk diameter[citation needed] and on very productive sites (in Estonia, there are some 220-year-old trees that are 46 metres tall in the forests of Järvselja). The bark is thick, scaly dark grey-brown on the lower trunk, and thin, flaky and orange on the upper trunk and branches.
It is a large, fast-growing evergreen coniferous tree growing 35–55 m (115–180 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of 1 to 1.5 m. It can grow fast when young, up to 1 m (3 ft) per year for the first 25 years under good conditions, but becomes slower once over 20 m (66 ft) tall. The shoots are orange-brown and glabrous (hairless). The leaves are needle-like, 12–24 mm long, quadrangular in cross-section (not flattened), and dark green on all four sides with inconspicuous stomatal lines.
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Walz's first budget includes $733 million in new spending on pre-K through grade 12 education, plus another $158 million for higher education.
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As a part of RetailDetail's continued efforts to offer the world a view into the retail sector in the Benelux, we proudly present an English language summary of this week's retail news in the Benelux. Where available, the summary links to full English language articles; otherwise there will be (NL) links for Dutch versions and (FR) for French versions.
Major Benelux retail news
- Lidl presents new concept 'Lidl of the future' in Geel: NL/FR (13 Dec)
- British retail gurus: "Roeselare ideal example for smaller shopping cities" NL/FR (13 Dec)
- Discounter Colruyt wins market share, loses investors: news article NL/FR (13 Dec) and analysis NL/FR (14 Dec)
- Dutch Heineken to become British market leader with 4500 pubs? NL/FR (15 Dec)
- Dutch advertisers fear European ban on cookies: NL (16 Dec)
- Breakthrough of handsfree shopping in Belgium, featuring projects in Mechelen: NL (13 Dec) and Ghent: NL (15 Dec)
Changes at the top
- Mimi Lamote is Mayerline's new CEO NL/FR (15 Dec)
- JLL appoints new directors for Belgium and Luxembourg NL (15 Dec)
- Dutch comparison site Independer changes board NL (14 Dec)
- Drees new director at Dutch Willem&Drees, while Willem quits: NL (13 Dec)
- Dutch children's fashion brand Noppies acquires IMPS&ELFS: NL (15 Dec)
- Carglass acquires car repair chain CARe carrosserie België: NL/FR (15 Dec)
- Philips has to give away lighting division for bargain price: NL/FR (12 Dec)
- One in four Dutch web shops don't survive second year NL (16 Dec)
- Dutch fashion chain MS Mode not allowed to continue in France NL/FR (15 Dec)
- Final curtain for Dutch fashion chain Hier Mode: NL (14 Dec)
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- 18 years later, still no green light for retail park Mozaïk in Mouscron: NL/FR (15 Dec)
- University: "no difference in taste between A-brands and private labels" NL (13 Dec)
- Belgian meal ordering platform one2three receives 500,000 euro from Brussels institute: NL (14 Dec)
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Prince George Gets His Own Winnie-the-Pooh Story -- See the Adorable Pics!
If this isn't the most adorable thing ever, then we don't know what is.
To celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday, a new story has been written and illustrated that centers on the children's book character, Winnie-the-Pooh, who also happens to turn 90 this year.
PICS: A Royal Family Photo Album From Prince William and Kate Middleton
In the tale, titled Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, Eeyore and Piglet, are joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton's adorable 2-year-old son, Prince George, after Christopher Robin and Co. decide to go to London to honor the queen's milestone with a red balloon.
When they arrive at Buckingham Palace, that's when they meet the rosy-cheeked young prince in cute cameo.
PICS: Adorable Photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton's Baby Girl Princess Charlotte
In the story, Winnie-the-Pooh even meets the queen, who is dressed nobly in red.
"Behind The Queen ran a little boy. He was much younger than Christopher Robin and almost as bouncy as Tigger," the story reads, describing Prince George. "He caught sight of Piglet and the balloon and he jumped up and down in delight."
"The little boy patted Piglet fondly and tickled Winnie-the-Pooh's ears," it continues on. "Piglet handed him the beautiful balloon and he giggled and skipped away with it."
The story, which was released Thursday and is available as a free download, was penned by Jane Riordan and illustrated by Mark Burgess.
RELATED: Kate Middleton Reveals Name of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's New Royal Pet
On Wednesday, U.K.-based photographer Paul Ratcliffe shared a thank you card he received from Prince William and Kate Middleton for their fifth wedding anniversary.
Lovely thank you card received from TRH The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge for their 5th Wedding anniversary pic.twitter.com/YXKpytnZvC— Paul Ratcliffe (@pdratcliffe) May 25, 2016
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were so touched that you took the trouble to write as you did on the occasion of their 5th Wedding Anniversary," read the note, which featured a beautiful new portrait of the couple. "It really was most thoughtful of you and Their Royal Highnesses send you their warmest thanks and best wishes."
Who would have thought my twitter would go into melt-down after I received a thank you card from the Cambridges!! pic.twitter.com/mNx8fiAtsA— Paul Ratcliffe (@pdratcliffe) May 25, 2016
Prince George has been stealing the show wherever he goes.
Just last month, the young prince -- who will turns 3 in July -- met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in his stylish silk pajamas at Kensington Palace.
Check out the video below for more on his adorable meeting!


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"A united council for a united Whitsundays." That is the key message from Whitsunday regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox as he and his new council unanimously adopted the 2016/17 Budget at a Special Meeting held in Proserpine today.
Cr Willcox described his council's first ever budget as a difficult challenge in the short time frame since the election, but one that all councillors tackled enthusiastically to deliver a budget for a united Whitsunday Region.
"I am proud that my councillors have quickly embraced working as a team to ensure the best outcomes for the future of our diverse region.
"By working hard to find efficiencies within our organisation this council is putting a priority on improving the levels of service for our residents whilst reducing debt to the lowest levels in seven years,'' he said.
"This council is changing the way it does business with its community and this budget is the first step to a better council for a better community; what we do today will set the path for our region's future.
"To do the same but expect different outcomes is a mistake this council will not make as we remain proactive in encouraging and nurturing innovation and creative thinking and importantly become realistic and strategic about which investment we need to attract to provide ongoing growth and opportunities."
Mayor Willcox said the State Government's first land valuations since 2013 had caused headaches in rates calculations and he was proud councillors had protected residents, small business and industry and agriculture by delivering a zero average percentage increase.
"Council relies upon the State Government unimproved land valuations to calculate rates and some areas of our region have experienced significant downturn in the economy which saw some valuations drop by over 50 per cent.
"Council is collecting exactly the same residential rates in the dollar. However, due to the valuation fluctuations, there will some whose rates have risen slightly and some whose rates have dropped but it is important to remember that regardless of where you live in our region, you will pay the same amount of rates if you share the same land valuation."
Mayor Willcox said this council had shown they are listening to residents by giving ratepayers a choice when it comes to how they pay for their water and also increasing the concession for pensioners by a further 10 per cent or $50 from last year.
"This increase means that most pensioners will receive a total concession of $350 towards their rates notice in addition to the State Government concession of $200.
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AN INNOCENT man has been left with a £1,217 bill for a new front door because police spotted air conditioning units and thought he was growing cannabis.
Steve Ogilvie was at work when police smashed their way into his Sutton Coldfield home because they thought he was cultivating the drug.
The dad-of-two, who lives in Chester Road North, has since been told that he will have to replace the upvc door at his own cost and said he was told that even if he makes a claim it will be "highly unlikely" that police will pay out.
The 41-year-old, who is a technical manager at an alarm company, came back to find the door boarded up.
Police had visited the house early on Wednesday morning after receiving intelligence. They spotted the air conditioning during that visit and returned at around 11am with a warrant.
Mr Ogilvie said: "I couldn't believe it. I came home from work to find my door boarded up and a note on the door mat saying I could speak to police in Sutton Coldfield.
"They said air conditioning was a sign of cannabis cultivation. I installed them myself when I moved in because I hate the heat. They are from B&Q.
"My insurance company say they will not pay out for the door because it was a deliberate act. When I asked the police they said I had to pay and then I could make a claim, but the officer said it was 'highly unlikely' that they would pay.
"I don't understand how coming around to talk to me escalated into them smashing down my front door.
"I have no problem with what they did, but I don't see why it has become my problem. I have to find the money for something they did. If I had a long criminal record for drug offences I could understand it."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police confirmed nothing was found, he was not arrested and no charges will be brought against Mr Ogilvie.
She said: "Officers attended an address in Chester Road North following information received by police relating to suspicious activity at the premises.
"A warrant was executed, during which a door was damaged at the address.
"The householder has been advised that should he see fit, he can make a claim against West Midlands Police for damage to the door, which will be given due consideration."
By Nick McCarthy
Source: http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/10/20/innocent-man-left-with-1-217-bill-after-police-raid-sutton-coldfield-home-97319-24971454/


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AboutIssey Mayake headed to Apris back in 1964 where he worked for Guy Laroche and Givenchy, followed by a stint at Geoffrey Beene in NYC by the late 60s. By 1970 he had opened his own studio and two years later, less then 10 years since his start, he was back in Paris to show his own collection. His clothes have always sculpted around the body, using it only as a base for his creations and the impact he has had on the fashion world in unparalleled. In 1999 Naoki Takizawa became the designer of Miyake's women's wear lines and this dress is from one her very first shows - the Fall 2000 collection. I have included the video of that show and at the 4:20 mark of video is where you first see the dress. It is most often called the "egg carton" dress though I have also heard of it referred to as the "popcorn" dress as well. Both names in tribute to the remarkable bubbled effect of the fabric. It skims over the body with more volume towards the hem and has a boit of a life of its own as it moves and drapes as you do. The color is a deep sullen grey, offset but the cream striping down each side and sleeve, circling the hem and detailing the collar. It is an amazing example of the technical aspect of his work and will only increase in value as decades pass. Excellent condition
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