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Canadian teen son of diplomat accepts plea deal in Miami felony murder case
Video: Canadian teen accepts plea deal
The son of a Canadian diplomat will enter a boot-camp program and serve house arrest and probation for his role in the Miami marijuana rip-off that ended in a gun battle which killed two teens, including his older brother.
Marc Wabafiyebazu, 15, entered into the plea agreement Friday in a case that received extensive media coverage, especially in Canada, where two brothers once lived with their mother, Roxanne Dubé. The family had just moved to Miami to assume the role of Canada's general consul here a few weeks before the March 2015 shooting.
Dubé, who is no longer the consul general in Miami, will remain working with the Canadian government here while her son completes his probation.
"Today, it's the mother who is the happiest in the world because I get to have my son back," a tearful Dubé told reporters. "I am very grateful for the State Attorney to see in Marc the potential to be able to make a contribution to society."
Under the plea deal, Marc accepted guilt to reduced charges of third-degree felony murder, attempted armed robbery and aggravated battery. He must complete the lauded Miami-Dade jail boot camp program, plus two years of house arrest and eight years of probation.
"You need to get your high-school diploma while you are on supervision," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Teresa Mary Pooler told Marc in court.
Prosecutors say Marc and 18-year-old Jean set up a deal to pay $4,800 for two pounds of marijuana from a group of dealers at a Coral Way neighborhood apartment, but planned the whole time to rob the men of drugs.
Jean went into the apartment while Marc waited outside. Inside, gunfire erupted and Jean and 17-year-old drug dealer Joshua Wright shot and killed each other. According to the state, Marc admitted to a Miami police officer that he was involved in the planning of the rip-off.
A Miami-Dade grand jury originally indicted Marc on a charge of first-degree felony murder. In Florida, someone who commits certain felonies in which someone dies – in this case, attempted armed robbery – can be charged with murder.
He has been in jail since the day of the shooting.
Two other young men charged in the fatal shooting, drug dealers Anthony Rodriguez and Johann Ruiz, pleaded guilty to similar counts and entered the same boot camp program in October.
Miami-Dade's widely lauded military-style boot-camp program lasts six months and would likely entail house arrest and some period of probation. During the program, cadets receive "behavior modification" courses, job training and drug treatment.


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About Circle B Ranch
Circle B Ranch, located in Seymour, Missouri, was started in 2009 by Marina and John Backes. The couple relocated from Branchburg, New Jersey to the lush rolling hills of the Ozark countryside. The mild southwest Missouri weather is perfect for raising Heritage Berkshire hogs. John and Marina are passionate about the food they produce and the welfare of their animals. They firmly believe that an animal's welfare is vital to the taste and appearance of the meat.
Circle B Ranch provides a clean and 100% natural environment to breed, farrow and raise Heritage Berkshire/Kurabota Hogs for both restaurant and consumer consumption. We accomplish our mission by raising the hogs using sustainable and humane production methods that adhere to the Certified Humane Raised and Handled and Animal Welfare Approved standards of operation.
Since the animals are free-ranged on pasture they do what hogs do best – root and graze for the majority of their food. The hogs have freedom to graze on the lush pastures and roam the woods foraging for nuts and acorns. Naturally raised pork is rich in Omega 3 fat, Vitamin D and free from any additional hormones and antibiotics. Circle B Ranch adds to the animal's diet natural corn-soybean based food with mineral and vitamin supplements. Since Circle B Ranch manages the process from pasture to plate you the customer will immediately taste the difference. Our Berkshire hogs are bred, raised and process 100% in the United States.

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Corporate Responsibility / Commitment
Company interests always include corporate responsibility. For this reason, all sponsorship activities are closely linked to the overall objective of conducting successfully as a company not only in economic terms, but also in all social and ecological issues. Both the core values of the RWE Group and the brand attributes are reflected in every sponsored project.
Besides its international orientation, RWE is firmly anchored with the regions the Group operates in and the organisation has also grown up through them. With commitment at both regional and multi-regional levels, RWE and its regional companies adapt to the specific local markets and target groups. Thus, the Group contribute to sustained development in the corresponding markets. Every respective regional company has sufficient freedom to realise individual and targeted projects for its own regions, in line with the group-wide Code of Conduct.
As well as our economic contribution to Denizli with our power plant we provide support on the region's social development. We especially concentrate to support education on our social responsibility activities.
Building New Classrooms
We supported construction of 23 new classrooms in two schools and which are completed within the 2012-2013 academic year. 18 classrooms have been built for the Kaklık Primary School and 5 for the Şehit Eyüp Altun Primary School, which is a sister institution.
Energy Boxes
We also started the RTG Energy Box Project in academic year 2012-2013. An "energy box" designed to educate children on energy efficiency and the "Tracing the Energy Thieves" booklets were distributed to students during the Energy Efficiency week. Energy boxes, which are at the same time lunch boxes, have been distributed to all 1st to 4th grade students of the 16 schools in Honaz, Denizli. We continue to distribute energy boxes to first grade students each year as a long-term sustainable project reaching over 4,000 students.


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A lot of stuff piles up over three generations.
When Dr. Ann Cuddy was packing her house last year to move to Ottawa, she came across medical equipment from her father's days as a general physician in the GTA, and her grandfather's days as a surgeon.
"I'd kept a lot of things and I thought someday it might be kind of interesting to look at the artifacts and maybe make a museum," said Cuddy.
As fate would have it, she attended her medicine class's 50th reunion, where she noticed a call for donations of medical artifacts.
"I thought, this is sending them to a great home, somebody who would take the time, figure out what they were and perhaps appreciate them."
Those items, dating back to 1898, are now on display at the University of Toronto's first conference dedicated to health-care history in the GTA.
There is a hemoglobin scale booklet, used to measure a patient's levels by placing a drop of blood on blotting paper and comparing it to colours on the scale.
There is germicidal catgut, used for stitches in the early 1900s. There are masks used to put patients to sleep and a portable ECG machine from the 1940s that measured the electrical activity of the heart.
"I'm interested in history and I just think it shows where we come from, where we are now, maybe what we can learn from the past," Cuddy said.
She remembers the first polio clinic — the vaccines were stored in the family refrigerator. Her father — who twice suffered pneumonia before antibiotics existed — did house calls from 1932 to 1980.
"It's totally different now," said Cuddy.
Jonathan Fuller, studying medicine and working on a PhD at U of T, was a driving force behind the conference.
"It's not only fascinating to see some of the really cool, surprising instruments that are just so different," said Fuller, "it's also interesting to see examples of technology that haven't really changed all that much.
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Spring Favorites (so far)
1. Asparagus | We love fresh asparagus. Our favorite way to cook it is on the grill, but for those times that we can't grill it, we opt for roasting it. If you've never tried it, you're missing out. Simply wash your asparagus and break the ends off. Then place it in a single layer on your baking sheet. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle it with Kosher salt and pepper (this is also how we prep it for grilling). Then put it in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. We like ours roasted until the tips start to crisp just a little, so it may need to stay in longer depending on how you like it. After you take it out of the oven, you can also grate some Parmesan cheese on top. Delicious.
2. Sandals | I love sandals and flip-flops. I'm in the market for some new ones this Spring and really like these metallic flip-flops in gold from Target. They would work for casual outfits and when I get a little more dressed up, which if I'm being honest, isn't all that often! Ha ha I will probably buy myself some this weekend!
3. Our Spring Bucket List | We love our bucket lists. They help us remember all of the fun things we say we want to do when the weather gets warm again and also help with boredom on those long summer days. And this year I created a Spring Bucket List for the first time and we are working to cross everything off before we move on to our Summer Bucket List. Get yours here.
4. Midwest Living Magazine | I think this magazine is on every one of my favorites lists. It's such a great magazine. I look forward to every issue and this Spring issue is awesome. There is an article all about Custer State Park in the Black Hills, which just so happens to be where we are taking the kids on vacation this summer. Lots of good info that we're using to plan our trip. Plus, they always have awesome recipes and seasonal decorating ideas, not to mention beautiful photography.
5. Garden Planning | As you know, I started my first mini garden last Spring, but this year I'm planning on going much bigger. I've been making plans, but it's still been a little too chilly here to really get started planting yet. Soon though. Very soon. We're thinking about a raised bed, however, I might stick with some big galvanized steel tubs this year before venturing into anything bigger. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew and I am still very much a beginner at the whole gardening thing. I definitely plan on planting a few tomato plants and lots of basil again, but I also want to grow some other veggies too (any suggestions for a beginner?). I can't wait to get started! I will for sure be writing much more about this topic as it gets closer.
I have big plans for you Spring! I'm so glad you're finally here and I can get a move on!
Do you have any big plans for Spring? A garden? A fun spring break vacation?


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Weekly Flashback, April 15-19
Nose buried in your books lately? Check out what you may have missed with this week's roundup.
Newton, Einstein…Ringo?
Drummers at The New School for Jazz are flashing big 'I knew it" grins this week after a study published by the Telegraph revealed their tendency for an impressive intellectual capacity. Findings show that those with the best sense of rhythm typically performed better on mental assessments. Scientists concluded that there was a connection between good timing, problem solving, and analysis. Who says you can't rock and win a Nobel? Check out Jazz's post on their Facebook page.
The Pen is Mightier than the Needle
Those of us with an eye for garment candy can spot any of our notable alum's looks on the street, but have you ever seen the beginnings of those killer stilettos, butter-leather handbags, or racy LBDs (little black dresses)? Our fashion design students make magic with their pens before stitching. Check out some of their year-end work here.
You Kids Knock off that Racket!
Get out your headphones! Today kicks off the weekend-long audio festival MEGAPOLIS, hosted by The New School. Sound enthusiasts play, experiment, and dish industry secrets on producing audio works online, on-air, and on stage. After hitting up Boston in 2009 and Baltimore in 2010, MegaFest 3 rumbles in to the city that never sleeps. This weekend, it's probably the thumps from this event keeping us all awake. Stop in to see some of our student work!
Singing the Blues
Frank Ocean, you've got some competition. New School for Jazz vocalist James Tillman is a true soul singer. On Monday, he was featured on ESSENCE.com's "New and Next," a column that shines a spotlight on rising musicians everyone should know. Check out his latest tracks.
What a Wonderful World
Oh, what a week can do to the weather. Last week, our squelching shoes, soggy socks, and umbrella-laden sidewalks had us grumbling. This week? Bring on the sunscreen. Oh, and New School popup classes are back! Check out our Instagram feed for a visual recap.


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"To This Day" is a powerful and moving poem by Shane Koyczan. It's been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter, and I took a few minutes to watch it this morning. And you should, too.
It's an anti-bullying anthem that I can relate to, as a parent, as a person who's been treated for depression, and as a human being with a soft heart.
seems like each school has an arsenal of names
getting updated every year
and if a kid breaks in a school
and no one around chooses to hear
do they make a sound?
are they just the background noise
of a soundtrack stuck on repeat
when people say things like
kids can be cruel?
(excerpt from "To This Day")
Shane is planning to continue the "To This Day" movement against bullying, and you can sign up to help.


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Most people learn what an "OLD MAID" is from a card game.......... the card or person YOU DONT WANT right? I played "OLD MAID" the game without knowing what exactly an "old maid" was for a very long time. It wasn't until I heard my mother reference "Sister" with that label, that it even dawned on me that the term actually meant something other than a name for a game.
I found out that an "Old Maid" is someone that never marries or has children, they are someone that lives alone. That, at least, was what was told to me when I inquired. It was implied to me by the game and the definition ...... as if there were something "wrong" with being an Old Maid , and they always looked "less than desirable" as they were depicted on the cards, and you were a LOSER if you were "stuck with one."
Charlotte Hawkins
06/28/1907 - 01/15/1988
such a good and gentle spirit.
"SISTER" is what we called her, but her name was Charlotte. She was also lovingly named, "Lottie" and "Aunt Lottie" but I didn't remember that fact and was reminded of that recently on facebook.
"Sister" is what my Grandmother called her sister, you see, she was very formal. She called her mom, "mother" her sister "sister" and we were told to call her "grandmother." This tradition or habit is what was handed down to her daughters and ultimately to me............. "Sister" was my Great-Aunt that lived in Arkansas.
I went to Arkansas a few times in my younger years and I don't remember the "specifics" of each visit but I do remember once I got to go with my Grandmother. I don't remember the ride there but I do remember being there at the house. I remember the grand pecan trees in the yard with the biggest pecans I had ever seen! I remember "Uncle Mark" cracking some pecans and that's not all he was good at, he was also good at cracking jokes and he kept Sister and I laughing. I guess Grandmother didn't see the humor in them? I remember going up into the attic with Sister's encouragement. She saved everything and the attic was full of relics from the past. Stacks of newspapers, letters, trunks, and even a small little coat was hanging up there that was one of theirs when they were little. I was always told that everything in the attic was either "junk" or "dry rotted" but to me just looking at everything was like finding buried treasures! :)
Sister was such a good and gentle spirit.
I loved the kitchen in the house. It was small and not "modernized" everything was older and at the time I didn't realize it but would be called "vintage" by todays standards. The only thing I didn't like was the oilcloth / tablecloths on the square, chrome and formica table. I asked Sister why she didn't use a "pretty" tablecloth, and I remember Uncle Mark laughing and Grandmother sternly looking at me........ she said, "they are easier to wipe off." I don't think Sister had "hired help" to do her laundry like my Grandmother did. The kitchen was the "central" room in this large house, its where everyone talked, ate, sat, shucked corn, and cracked pecans. Its the same room that is central in my own house today. No one comes into my house without coming into the kitchen. The house she lived in was the family home and had been inherited by "Sister" the one that never married. It had high ceilings and beautiful furnishings, at least to me........... it even had cool door knobs that I had to reach up to turn............ at the entrance to every room. I remember there were lots of these and also lots of fireplaces being in the house, but I don't recall a fire being burned in them. This house was eventually restored to "high standards" and I believe it is on some Historic Registries too. It was sold to Uncle Mark for $1 by the McCleary Sisters in 1988. I understand that this town is a Ghost Town, there are no children that want to live there. I would like to buy the house still, if no one else wants it in the family, heck I will even pay 10000x the 1988 cost if need be.
She was such a good and gentle spirit.
Sister dressed in dresses. I don't remember seeing her in anything else. Cotton dresses with big square pockets. Most of them had flowers on them or some other symbol of something she liked or a color she prefered. Most of the time I believe she wore an apron over her dress to protect it..... if my memory serves me correctly could bake a wonderful pecan pie. Sister came to visit our house when I was a little girl. She played with me. She called my doll by her right name, "Jelly." and she liked make-believe. She would go into my "pretend" worlds with me, when other adults didn't. This is the person who taught me what paper dolls were! Sister and I would cut out figures from the Sears & Robuck Catalog and then also cut out the clothes with little tabs on the edges so that our dolls could wear the latest fashions! Another activity that Sister introduced to me in the kitchen was the card game of Rummy........Gin Rummy was her favorite. Sometimes she would laugh so much while we played cards and talked that she took a tissue out of her apron pocket and wiped her eyes. She had the "real" laugh of a "real person" the kind that made your shoulders hunch over. It may sound like an oxymoron but she quietly laughed loudly. Sister also taught me two different types of solitaire games. I am guessing that she learned all that she knew from being alone.........how to effective entertain and amuse oneself. Again that is just a guess......... but it kinda fits? I remember how to play the games and card tricks and doodles she taught me and have shown them to most of the children I have loved in my life. I still know how to do them today and hopefully so do my children and grandchildren. I believe I adopted a very valuable and useful skill aka survival tool for my entire life. She also buried treasure in the yard...........pennies, nickels and dimes. She let me "find" the treasures and made me gasp as she asked me "do you think a fairy god mother left them there for us?"
She was so much fun and the one I "wanted" unlike the Old Maid, that you tried so hard to avoid......
maybe? she never found anyone that was good enough?
I can count with 10 fingers the amount of times that I remember with being with Sister, but it is probably more about the times she spent especially with me. She lived in Arkansas and we lived hours away so the visits were far and in between, not nearly as often as I would have wanted if given a choice.
Sister was such a good and gentle spirit.
I visited Sister in 1979 when I was 17 years old. I found her house from memory and the name of the town.
I had a great visit and was welcomed into Sister's home and open arms......... she fed us (home made fried chicken & lemon pie) and we had showers and then we went on our way to Natchitoches to visit the rest of the family.
Photo: Bottom "sister" Top "aunt francis"
Sister such a good and gentle spirit.
Sister kept in touch with me in the mail for years. She sent me stamps that any collector would be proud to their collection. I have a couple today , but its only a couple, most were lost in a divorce and I will never be able to recover them. She got the stamps from the "junk" in the attic, papers and envelopes she saved for many years in mint condition written in fancy quill ink, specialty stamps etc that were rare even in their own time. Sister knew a worth........ that the rest of the family regarded as junk........... in both human relationships as well as in objects of sentimental value.
........ such a good and gentle spirit.
NOTE: the main character of the movie below was ironically named "Charlotte"


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Good words to know
on April 23, 2007 at 10:27 am
Posted In: Writing
The Economist's List of Misused Words. I think I've made a good number of these mistakes. And some I don't get:
Simon Pure is the real person (or thing), and has nothing to do with Caesar's wife or driven snow.
Never even heard of Simon Pure.


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Start by using CSS to create a definition file for your browser that contains the specific cases you may need to explicitly check compatibility for using an @required rule set, followed by the specific property/value sets that the browser supports. For instance, if I wanted to define that the browser supports the "fixed" value of the background-attachment property on the <body> element, this would be done as follows. body { background-attachment: fixed !supported; } This overrides any support defined by the browser. Scenario two: "fixed" is supported and "scroll" is unsupported. body { background-attachment: fixed !supported; background-attachment: scroll !unsupported; } Scenario three: "fixed" is only supported by the <body> element, but not it's descendants. body * { background-attachment: fixed !unsupported; } This is all saved in a .css file. Then, the .css definition file is loaded, presumably the author uses their own user-agent detection to selectively supply the compatibility definition file. @required-definition('file.css'); Or perhaps, <link rel="stylesheet compatibility" href="file.css" type="text/css" /> Finally, the author can define rule sets based on the support of a particular property: /* !supported is implied */ @required(background-attachment: fixed;) { div { background: url('some/file') fixed; } } Disclaimer: I don't see much benefit in this feature personally. I believe server-side processing to be more appropriate. I'm merely pointing out that it is possible to deploy such a feature without relying on the browser to tell the truth about what it supports. Regards, Richard York -- Mail_IMAP: A PHP/C-client/PEAR solution for webmail Author: Beginning CSS: Cascading Style Sheets for Web Design http://www.richard-york.comReceived on Sunday, 18 September 2005 16:35:27 UTC
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I used 3 different patterned papers from the new ODBD vintage collection and cut two banners included in the same paper pack to add them as elements to my card. I picked black as my accent color and followed the sketch vertically. I really like the new stamp set and I think it matches the design perfectly!
To see all the projects created for ODBDSLC242 or to join the challenge click here. You have until June 14, 2015 at 8:00pm EDT to join us. By participating in the challenge, you have a chance to win a $15 ODBD Gift Certificate good towards the purchase of stamps in the "stamps column" on the ODBD website, or to be spotlighted on the ODBD Blog at our next challenge. The random prize winner will be posted on our next challenge post.
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Update: Dec. 23, 2011
On Dec. 23, Congress voted to extend the 4.2% employee Social Security tax rate through Feb. 29, 2012. President Obama immediately signed the bill—H.R. 3765—preventing the employee rate from reverting to 6.2% on Jan. 1, 2012.
Negotiations between the House and Senate to keep the tax rate at 4.2% for the remainder of 2012 will open in early January.
Catch: The bill attempts to prevent high earners from maxing out on their Social Security taxes by Feb. 29. Employees who earn more than $18,350 by the end of February will pay an additional 2% income tax. (An earlier version of the tax extension had the Social Security rate reverting to 6.2% if wages exceeded $18,350 during January and February).
The IRS has clarified that the tax isn't subject to credits or deductions, and will be collected when employees file their 2012 1040s.
Dec. 20, 2011
House rejects two-month payroll tax holiday extension
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 20 rejected a Senate plan to extend a 2 percentage point payroll tax cut for two months to buy time for talks on a full-year renewal. The vote leaves employers wondering how to plan their payroll operations in January.
The so-called payroll tax holiday was a 2011 economic stimulus measure that cut employees' share of the Social Security tax from 6.2% to 4.2%. Unless Congress renews it by Jan. 1, the rate will revert to 6.2%, meaning lower take-home pay for 160 million wage earners.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Senate voted 89 to 10 to pass a two-month extension of the 4.2% tax rate, running until Feb. 29, 2012. Thirty-nine Republican senators backed that measure.
But now House Republicans are arguing for a 12-month extension, and calling for a House-Senate conference committee to forge a compromise. That's a problem because the Senate has already recessed for the year and hasn't scheduled any legislative action until Jan. 23.
The House rejected the Senate legislation 229 to 193. All but seven House Republicans voted against consideration of a two-month extension.
Note: This is the worst possible situation for employers trying to determine how to handle payroll withholding in 2012. A two-month extension would have been awkward to deal with. Having no idea what withholding rate to use is even harder. With just days remaining for Congress to agree on legislation and for President Obama to sign it, it's impossible to predict what the 2012 Social Security tax rate will be.
Advice: It would be prudent to proceed as if the employee Social Security rate will default to 6.2% on Jan. 1, 2012.
Keep up with developments on this and other withholding issues at 2012 FICA wage base, employee tax rate.


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The SCANZ 2014 Convention
This years convention focused on "Natural Resources" and Tauranga certainly showed us that by putting on the best weather they could - who could believe it was actually winter.
The Convention started as always with the Welcome Cocktails and Trivia Night - which in its second year produced some highly competitive and 'interesting' answers.
After the SCANZ President, Peter Walters, welcomed everyone to the meeting, we had some brief words by Simon Bridges, the MP for Tauranga, before moving into the main event.
Dr Simon Hinkley, Research Scientist in the newly formed Ferrier Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington and our keynote speaker reminded us what a good speaker he is. His presentation on Renewable Formulation Technologies: New materials, new opportunities was extremely informative, interesting and at times very humourous (remember the rabbit comment!).
No one really wants to follow Simon, but Dr Stewart Williams from Dow stepped up to the challenge and presented a fantastic paper on 'Optimizing Architectural Coatings for Maximum Applied Hiding'. Who knew that the human eye can detect such small changes!
Dr Craig Dupree was next with his paper on 'The Search for Alternative 'Environmentally Friendy' Marine Antifouling Coatings' (spot the oxymoron). In saying that, this showed some really interesting research has been started.
While for some people, the words 'Castor Oil' brings up some very unpleasant memories! However, Scott Olufson showed its other use in his paper 'Sustainable Polyols for the Flooring and Construction Markets'.
After the lunch break Georgina Shelton-Agar and Annette Webb explained why we need to follow all the regulations for transport in both the National and International Markets - everyone in the supply chain needs to know What, How, Who and When, and everything else it seems.
Next up Frank Taylor explained why the new Health and Safety Act is being implemented, and will most likely be implemented with the Act is finalised. There is a lot of information here and in this case, we highly recommend everyone keep an eye on this.
Chua Guan Hoe then gave a talk on 'New Solvent-Free Waterborne Epoxy Resin Dispersion for Low VOC 2-Pack Protective Coatings' - the drivers behind the change and its application on metal and concrete.
Greg Percival of Resene was first up after Afternoon Tea, and reminded up why R & D is so interesting. The paper 'Hearing Opportunity Knocking' went into some great detail, and the final slide summed it up with the quote by Thomas Edison "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
The final presenter on Friday was Aurelie Karim from CmmP with her paper 'Mica and Micaceous Oxide: Nature with Functionality'. This worked in perfectly with the convention theme, and showed just how our natural resources can benefit paint and coatings.
Friday's formal dinner at Mills Reef lived up to their reputation, with fine food and wine.
Saturday's presentations started with Dylan Nixon of Clariant giving his first ever talk on Colouring and Stabilizing Plastics. He did a very good job and presented a very good paper.
Next up was a highlight with Dr Chris Battershill giving a much too short presentation on "The MV Rena, Environmental Effects and Legacy". Too many times we heard "but we don't have time to go into that" and wished we did. Dr Battershill was an entralling speaker, who kept everyone interested right up to the end. (And we don't envy the students who have to go through 1,000,000 photos of the sea floor!)
Scott Mexted of Dulux then talked about his work on Sustainability / Product Stewardship. Scott delivered some extremely useful information that could be used in any company as a blueprint of how to start their own project.
The final speaker of the convention was Paul Lever of Cristal given a talk on "A special Titanium Dioxide to increase the effectiveness of conventional grade Titanium Dioxide." The detailed talk ended with a great summary "Don't be scared of blending TiO2 grades - the gains can sometimes outweigh the pains."
We have copies of all the presentations available for members under the Members Portal - click here for the link.
Saturday afternoon was for relaxing and enjoying the may activities that were scheduled, with fishing, cruising, blokart rides (and falls) all being undertaken with gusto, and may great stories.
Saturday's dinner though was fantastic. The theme was Castaways and the costumes were brilliant, and the choice of the winner was hard to make. Special mention goes to the various captains and crew who turned up, along with the rather dramatic ladies. The sharks were extremely funny, and made good work of circling their prey!
Reverting back to the days where humour was allowed and even encouraged, Richard Calvin presented some of the more fun awards, with the 'Where's Wally?' award, biggest fish of the day, most relaxed on the cruise, best bee dance (you had to bee there, and I know who has the video!) and others we can't mention - you really had to be there and what happens in Tauranga, stays in Tauranga. Special mention also goes to the band for the night - their music selection had everyone up on their feet and ensured a great time for everyone.
All in all this was another brilliant convention.
As always, we want to thank our sponsors - Dow as our Gold Sponsor, Chemcolour as our Silver Sponsor, and our General Sponsors - Alchemy, Bayer, Brenntag, Chemiplas, DIC, IMCD, Nuplex Resins, Nuplex Specialities, Orica, Rebain and Shepherd, along with the NZPMA. Our Conventions have a strong technical focus, but require generous commercial support to enable us to keep registration fees affordable and encourage as many participants as possible. Please support the companies that aid our industry through their sponsorship of our Conventions.
Our special thanks go to Richard Calvin as Convenor, David Kennedy and Marina Parsikova for their co-ordination and Sue Peck for her wonderful organisation as always.
Now it is time to look ahead to the 2015 Convention, and this is already underway. Save the dates of 23 - 25 July 2015, where we will be in Rotorua. The theme of the convention will be "Colour the World".
If you are interested in being a sponsor, or presenting a paper, please contact David on [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you all there.


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Getting it in 💪🏽this morning with my crew! Hitting my max squat 137kg (300 pounds) & increasing my max snatch 🏋🏽♀ by 12kg earlier pic.twitter.com/QZrNVNWCN4— Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) January 25, 2017
- Paige tweeted the following update from physical therapy today. She has been out of action since October after undergoing neck surgery.
Third day down of physical therapy. Feeling great 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻😍 pic.twitter.com/qY6VfQ4BXM— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 25, 2017


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It is becoming increasingly common for people to take fish oil to support their health and reap all the benefits of their omega-3s and other beneficial components. However, the same people who have dutifully taken their fish oil supplement for years without sparing the practice a second thought are now turning their back on the supplement and shifting their loyalties to back krill oil instead.
Have you found yourself wondering about the benefits of krill oil vs fish oil lately, or heard that krill oil is superior to the old reliable supplement? Have you decided to investigate for yourself to uncover the truth about which one really is the best option to go with, or if there truly is a difference at all? Here, we've gathered everything you need to know about krill oil vs fish oil to make the appropriate decision regarding which one is right for you, and to truly understand what set the two apart.
Why Take Fish Oil?
The primary reason people take fish oil, and krill oil as well, is the beneficial omega-3s they provide to your body. These are specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Supporting a healthy heart and blood system, while also being useful to lower triglycerides levels, there are a lot of good reasons to take fish oil with virtually no downsides. So long as you don't have a fish allergy, fish oil is safe to use and effective in supporting a healthy lifestyle.
As you can see, there is a lot to love about fish oil. So why would anyone not take it? Well, as it turns out, there is a new kid on the block who appears to be stealing the spotlight from this tried and true supplement. And that would be—you guessed it—krill oil.
What's So Great About Krill Oil?
Well, a lot of things. There's a reason that so many people are ditching their stockpiles of fish oil and replacing it with krill oil as their new go-to health supplement to support heart and blood health, and so much more.
Krill oil offers all the same benefits that one could get from their daily dose of fish oil, while coming with some added advantages that are worth considering. For one thing, while the omega-3s in fish oil are bound to triglycerides, those in krill oil are instead bound to phospholipids. The result is that this makes it simpler and easier for your intestines to absorb the nutrients. This is much easier on your body when trying to reap the benefits that the supplement can offer to many different facets of your health.
Krill oil also contains a substance called astaxanthin. This is a carotenoid with the potency to offer a whole host of benefits to your body, acting as a free radical scavenger that ensures the krill oil stays fresh until you ingest it.
Finally, krill has a lifespan that is shorter than most fish. As a result, to harvest the fish used to make krill oil, it must be harvested in pristine waters. This minimizes its exposure to any toxins from the ocean, which is not a guarantee you get from the harvesting of many other types of fish. Although the fish used in the making of fish oil might be fine, the toxins from the oceans could produce an adverse effect and decrease its efficacy or value over krill oil.
What About Results?
All the big words and scientific explanations only mean so much—what really matters, at the end of the day, is the results you can expect from each supplement. And turns out, they're in favor of krill oil too.
Research has suggested that krill oil can aid cognitive health, as it can be taken up by the tissues in the break faster than the components found in traditional fish oil. Not only that, but krill oil has been shown to have incredible results for joint health. The cells of heart muscles need the air of omega-3s to function at their best performance. The omega-3s in krill oil support optimal cardiovascular health.
Making the Choice That's Right for You
The science is there. Everything points to krill oil being the superior supplement. So, maybe your gym buddy wasn't just being pretentious when he told you fish oil is an outdated supplement and you should ditch it for krill oil.
To be honest, both fish oil and krill oil are effective methods of supporting your health and taking care of your body to the best of your ability. However, the data simply supports the conclusion that krill oil does everything that fish oil can do…but better.
At the end of the day, if you have bottles upon bottles of fish oil stockpiled up in your medicine cabinet and nothing to do with it—it's still an incredible supplement that can do a lot for your health. With virtually no side effects (so long as you don't have a fish allergy), one could hardly ask for a more perfect supplement! However, or those looking for the best of the best and to get everything they can out of the practice of taking their supplement, then krill oil truly is the right way to go.
Try Krill Oil Now!
Why put the effort into taking a daily supplement to support your blood and cardiovascular health if you're not going to take the very best one available on the market to get the most out of your labors? Krill oil may be the newer kid on the block compared to fish oil, but it has proven itself time and time again in virtually every category.
Take our word for it—krill oil is not another fad that is going to go out of style in another year or so. The benefits of krill oil are scientifically backed and solid. Do your body a favor, and try krill oil today—trust us, you'll be glad you did.


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Could Ask For a type of dad that has been around in some form or another for a long time. This dad hovers. Mom and/ or Dad is always there, So your son has just graduated after four years of high school and is preparing to begin his next life phase: university. As a parent , you remember the excitement and fears that went along with starting that freshman year, so you want to be as helpful and supportive
This is a relatively new term , but describes a type of dad that has been around in some form or another for a long time. Course they should take, how they should behave… one story involves a student whose dad stayed in a hotel for the first two weeks of his son's freshman year, went into his room to wake him up for class every morning, and sat in the back of all his lectures. The college literally bought her a plane ticket and told her to go home.
International students beginning to apply to U.S. college may become easily overwhelmed, but focusing on the steps below will make the process less daunting for you.
Start the application process early and narrow your search to three to five college.
Contact the international student advisor at each university. Introduce yourself, explain that you're getting ready to apply, and ask any questions you have about their specific application process.
Read the application requirements, as each university is different. Be sure to provide official documents when requested.
If you are deciding between different college, ask the international student advisor for a contact of a student from your same country already at the university so you can get their perspective.
Most importantly, always research your options, ask a lot of questions and make connections!
Most college in the U.S. use a holistic approach to undergraduate admissions: They look at a student's GPA (grade point average), admission test scores and other factors to try to gain a better picture of the student.
These factors may include: coursework, teacher and counselor recommendations, the student's personal statement, interviews, community service, extracurricular activities and more. The application requirements for each institution can be found on its website.
Placement Tests
Most four-year university. require students to take an admission test, such as the SAT or SAT Subject Tests, among other requirements. Each school will list the required admission tests in their application instructions. You can also find out which tests are required by using college. Search. Regardless of the type of test, you should register well in advance to guarantee a testing spot. Learn about SAT and SAT Subject test dates.
The Advanced Placement Program? gives you the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing. It's recognized by most university. in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Institutions in the U.S. give credit and/or placement for qualifying AP Exam scores of a 3, 4 or 5. This could allow you to skip some first-year college -level courses. Each policy varies by institution, so you should obtain the AP policy in writing. This information should be available on the institution's website or can be found using AP Credit Policy Info.
English Assessments
Most university require proof of English language proficiency if your first language is not English and if your education was not in English. This proof can be provided by taking an English language proficiency test such as the TOEFL test.
Fill in Application
The Common Application is an online application form accepted by more than 450 undergraduate institutions in the U.S. Once completed, it can be sent to any participating college. The application is available for both first-year students and transfer students Each college may add questions or essays to the basic application, so be sure to check what is required for your list of schools.
First come first serve
If you have your heart set on one particular university, you may want to look into whether the university has an Early Action or Early Decision plan. If you apply First come first serve you'll know whether you've been accepted by December or January. It's important to know the difference between the two plans.
Early Decision plans are binding. That is, if the institution accepts you and offers a reasonable financial aid package, then you must attend the school.
Early Action plans are like early decision plans, but are not binding. Even if you are accepted, you do not have to commit to the institution.
Importance ! Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts
Some university require letters of recommendation from your school counselor and teachers or other adults who know you well. Learn about more about letters of recommendation.
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Members of the Western media – including The Daily Telegraph – visited the plant for the first time since the hostage crisis ended.
Lufti Benadouda, the Algerian general manager of the site, recalled the attack which claimed the lives of 38 foreign workers, including six Britons.
"The terrorists wanted a big explosion," he said. "They wanted to destroy the plant and make a big impression. They didn't destroy the plant.
"The next day we arrived at the plant. It was my job to identify the bodies of my colleagues, but I could not, except one, an American."
On a visit to Algeria earlier this week, David Cameron said he wanted to see a "tough approach on security" to combat Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in the region but stated that the solution was not "purely a military one"


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The Chinese government reportedly has at its disposal a team of 300,000 Internet propagandists, whose sole mission is to promote the Chinese Communist Party line.
Sina Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter, has recently banned any mention of the phrase "50 Cents" from its website. It is believed that China's "50 Cent Party" refers to the group of citizens who are hired to post comments which are favorable to the ruling regime, Business Insider reports. The Internet "trolls" are reportedly paid .5 yuan or 8 cents (US) per post.
A Harvard University study published in 2013 found that between 250,000 to 300,000 are members of the cyber 50 Cent Party. "The size and sophistication of the Chinese government's program to selectively censor the expressed views of the Chinese people is unprecedented in recorded world history," the authors of the study wrote in the American Political Science Review.
The New Statesman interviewed one of the cyber trolls in 2012, who told the British paper that he had "too many usernames" to keep track of and his job was "kind of psychological."
"You can make a bad thing sound even worse, make an elaborate account, and make people think it's nonsense when they see it," he added.
In 2011, an internal memo was leaked that described the day-to-day operations of the 50 Cent Party, which included focusing on the United States as a "target of criticism" and using "the bloody and tear-stained history" of China to rally support behind the Communist Party, instead of showcasing Taiwan as an alternative means of governance.


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The frequency of payroll audits has surged over the last five years and businesses are facing increased payroll scrutiny.
Most payroll audits have traditionally focused on whether or not a business is misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor, thus avoiding Social Security, Medicare and other payroll taxes. According to an article published last March by the Wall Street Journal entitled Payroll Audits Put Employers on Edge, "local businesses misclassify anywhere from 10% to more than 60% of their workers as independent contractors."
Since the 2008 economic meltdown states have been springing into action to audit payroll taxes as a way to increase revenue. States are assessing hefty fines for misclassification. For example, Colorado passed House Bill 1301, which allows the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to fine a business up to $5,000 for the first misclassification offense and up to $25,000 for subsequent offenses (Payroll audits increase as government seeks added revenue, Heather Draper, Denver Business Journal).
The increase in payroll audits has also been intensified by the Federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor has issued partnership agreements with California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Utah and Washington to collaboratively investigate more than 6,000 employers for misclassifying employees. The U.S. Treasury estimates that if all employers were forced to properly classify employees it would result in $8.71 billion in added federal tax revenue over the next decade.
If an employer is misclassifying employees then they can take advantage of a voluntary disclosure program. The IRS is offering a Voluntary Clarification Settlement Program (VCSP) that allows employers to reclassify employees while minimizing look back, and waiving penalties and interest. Similar agreements may be negotiated at the state level.


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by Brad Benedict
It is wonderful to have so many friends. I am truly blessed. This shows through at Mardi Gras when everyone is in a partying mood and the festive occasion brings out some who only get together for this one time of the year. The balls are fun times. The visits from old friends are so nice. Whether you actively participate in krewes or just enjoy an occasional parade or party, itĺs still the same. We are a community of togetherness.
One of the best things that happened this Mardi Gras season came to me by way of a news feature on the Mardi Gras parade at the airport in Iraq. What a wonderful thing to read and enjoy. Instead of bombs and bullets, you had bead tossing to guys and gals who had never even thought about this holiday before. It is a blessing that someone or group in Lafayette thought to send all these items to Iraq so that their friends could entertain and be entertained themselves. If you didnĺt read this article, go searching for it on the Internet. It is so uplifting of the human spirit to read such goodness going on in the middle of a war zone.
On a more local note, I have to tell you that Debbie, Claudette, and Josie go out of their way each year to present the place and the atmosphere for all friends and friends of friends to gather and enjoy the party of parties. They dedicated their home to a party and designated it as Apollo Headquarters. However, itĺs more than that. Itĺs just a home (and I include Josieĺs adjacent home too) where love abounds and human beings can share a common bond.
Of course, the first bond I usually seek is that fabulous Scott Blanchard. I arrived before he did this time and had a chance to be with and talk to Jimmy, the reigning Apollo king, for a long time. Iĺve always liked Jimmy and I donĺt see him and his Mark as much as I would like to, but maybe that will change when I re-join Apollo this year. Mark had to work and missed the festivities, but he was at the Lords of Leather bal masque and was the most beautiful of all the krewe queens there. He and Jimmy are just a dynamic twosome, and itĺs good to have them as friends.
Well, I got to meet Jason. My annual picture of Jimmy, Mark, Scott, and Eddy turned out to be Jimmy, Jason, Scott and Eddy, but thatĺs okay. I didnĺt really get acquainted with this cute little stud, but Iĺm sure there will be other times in other places. Eddy was dignified and studly as usual, and he really is a handsome one himself. I know I talk about Scott a lot, but never fear, Eddy is near and dear. I just like these two a lot, and I think they are outstanding human beings. All said and done, Scott still makes my tongue hard every time Iĺm around him.
All my leather friends were on Spanish Town Road for the parade, and it was nice to see friends from the Cavaliers and the sexy studs from Atlanta, Barry and Ron. Of course, there was quite a difference when I rant into Barry at the LOL ball. You are truly amazing, darling. I think you are great. Of course, great also applies to Todd and Jules.
Iĺve known these two a long time, and they donĺt come any better or any more devoted to the leather cause, or to any cause for that matter.
Iĺm not sure if they had a contest for the best float or not, but I can assure you that the best one belonged to Splash. When I delivered Ambush on Wednesday, they were building it behind the building, and I wondered what in the world all that wooden frame was going to support. Let me tell you, I was shocked when I saw the finished product. It was a gigantic flamingo with the head draped (like a wee-wee) over the cab of the truck and the end of this fabulous creation had two of the most mammoth balls Iĺve ever seen. It was the biggest and the best piece of pink sex object Iĺve ever witnessed.
That was the float itself. Those sexy studs on board were really outstanding too. Wayne and Kevin greeted me first, followed by Dan, Lance, and Mikey. On the other side, was bashful Cory (yeah, do you believe that when you have that kind of body?) and others that I didnĺt recognize. When it passed by my vantage point on Spanish Town Road, I noted two sex goddesses on the rear end under those gonads. That was the perfect place for those sweeties.
Before the parade started, I noted my beautiful Lance had taken a stroll down Spanish Town Road sporting a nice pair of panties over his jeans and a big crab sticking out of the panties. Sweetie, you were something else. No wonder I love you so much.
I had to also look for Dwayne who usually holds up the Spanish Town Road street sign. Well, they had moved it across the street and placed the stop sign where it used to be, so I took his picture with my very handsome Suzanne on the big truck they had parked there for catching beads thrown above the street crowd. I do love my Suzanne. She is just an exceptional and magnificent wonder woman. Wow!
I wanted to go to Doubloons after the parade, but it was such an exhausting day that I ended up staying home. I met lots of Doubloonites at the parade, and you can check these darlings out on the Spanish Town picture page.
It was also good to see Danny and Hal, Mark and Ken, Lafayette studs Kenny and Garland, cute little Eric, wonderful Chad with the beautiful eyes, Larry and Marshall, and so many, many more. Did I mention Scott Blanchard? Oh, yes, I could never forget him.
I guess I have to mention Tygger too. He was back to his old self again. Heĺs been laying low for the past year or so. After all, he still owes me 99 more, and that would be without the tongue flower. An adornment of this type sometimes has problems when coming in contact with other adornments. It really was nice to see you again, honey. Any time, sweetie. Any time. You know where to find me.
I looked and looked for my sexy lawyer Joseph before the parade started and failed to recognize his float at this time. It was only when he passed the place where I was standing that I saw him and chased him down. Can you believe that such a dignified person as myself would chase a sexy man down the street with all those people watching? Believe it, honeys. Itĺs definitely true.
I didnĺt see Richard and Guy at the parade, but I did have a nice chat with Richard when I delivered Ambush to Georgeĺs. That is another wonderful individual. I told him I was going to be at his house for the Southdowns Parade, but I enjoyed talking to that wonderful doctor at Seropĺs so much that I elected to continue to talk to that exceptionally handsome doctor. My goodness! My goodness! I need to schedule a physical right away. Maybe I can even offer him one of my masterful massages.
And speaking of massages, I ran into Michael and Tara at Effie Marieĺs home, and I always enjoy being with them. Tara says the only reason I write about her is because she is with Michael. Well, darling, that might be true, but I massage women too. Just let me know, and Michael can come along and watch. Just kidding, but this is really a nice twosome, and they both can crawl on my table any old time they so desire.
That goes for the weatherman too. Iĺve always thought this was the best TV personality to hit Baton Rouge in years and years, and I kept staring at this hot, hot sex stud in Effieĺs front yard, and I finally figured out who he was and boldly called him by name and engaged him in conversation. Iĺm not at all bashful. If Iĺd had anything to drink, thereĺs no telling what I would have asked of him. As it was, I just settled for a picture, which he must have saw coming because he read my mind and looked and waved at just the right time. Itĺs a part of my very private collection. Now I know why his wife is so lucky. He is gorgeous on TV. He is outstandingly gorgeous in person.
My Colla boy was at the parade gathering too. Iĺve always loved this one, and I could never say enough nice things about him. He has a new job now, and I do hope it works out for him. He is one of the most deserving guys I know, and I can only hope him the best that life has to offer. I do love you, sweetheart.
Another young man that I really love is Kevin Chestnut who had a great costume that was perfectly executed with style and class in the Lords of Leather ball. Kevin is one of the most caring individuals Iĺve ever met. He really is so nice to be around, is very thoughtful and considerate of others, and he is surrounded by wonderful friends also. Rich is the one I have in mind. My goodness, that man is sexy! What did you have on under that leather kilt, sweetie? I was so shocked at how outrageously sexy he was that I forgot to peek. Oh, well, another time, another place.
And I dare not forget my Mina. This doll is very precious to me as is her mother, and I do hope she forgives me for forgetting our dinner date. Actually, I didnĺt forget. I just failed to follow through with the date. I really do mean to take her and Kevin out to a nice restaurant, so when I resume my Lords of Leather activities this year, Iĺll have the opportunity and the perfect time to do just that. How about The Galley in Metairie, my sweeties? Itĺs one of the best seafood restaurants in the entire New Orleans area, and they always treat me and my friends so nicely when we stop in for food and drinks. Mina, darling, your costume was great, and you followed through with a theme that really made you stand out above the others.
And this doesnĺt mean the other costumes werenĺt just as good. They were. Timm Holt again came forth with what might well be considered the best ball of the carnival season. The Lords always have great shows, and their programs are very impressive too. It takes a lot of support to pull something of this type off so well, but Timm is a master of doing just that. I look forward to working with him again next year. In fact, I was sitting in the audience this year and wondered why in the hell I didnĺt join in and do a costume. Oh, well, I saw the ball from out front, thanks to Ernie and his thoughtfulness, and I did enjoy myself tremendously.
Timmĺs other half, Dan, was great as Oscar. When that curtain opened, I thought his appearance was absolutely perfect, and then this Hollywood Oscar came to life and paraded around the stage in all his golden glory. What a great performance you did, Dan. Congratulations.
I also ran into Mr. Louisiana Leather 2004 Tim Lott backstage. He is just as handsome as ever and equally as sexy. His other half was in costume on stage, and I never would have thought his ass would have been so gorgeous. Gary, that was a delightful sight. Thanks for showing.
I could go on and on about the LOL bal masque, and there were so many costumes to brag about. The new royalty made an outstanding entrance. I think the way they were presented speaks a lot of Timmĺs ability as captain. He has always gone out of his way to bring ball guests the very best. As Iĺve always said time and again, the leather guys have the biggest and best balls of them all. And that includes Mina too. (Smile)
Congratulations go out to Lord King XXII Alan and Lord Consort XXII Keith on their fabulous costumes. And the ex-king was also nice. I believe his name was Jack.
And thanks go out to Pat and Jared Keen for their wonderful duties as emcees for the tableau. This makes two years in a row, and I think we need many, many more out of the two of you and even more from Mr. Keen, the body beautiful.
Let me also say how nice the Petronius ball was this year. Thanks to Queen Toni, I had front row seats for what turned out to be an absolute joy to watch. Toni was never more beautiful. The captain was definitely marvelous in his attire, and all the others followed the theme with expertise and knowledge of the subject being featured. I also saw Toni at the LOL ball, and she was stunningly beautiful in a very beautiful black gown. We need to get together more often, sweetie. If Mina will let me, Iĺll treat you to dinner sometimes. We might even allow Anthony Benton to join us.
Parade and Ball Etiquette
Ihave to brag a little here and at the same time come down on others, but I think you will agree with my reasoning here. Our local Spanish Town parties are mostly very nice and orderly, but if there are altercations, it is mostly with the straight, red-neck types. This was apparent again this year. Debbie was bragging after the parade about having 500 people at her 7th Street home, and how nice and clean things remained. The same is true for Davidĺs home and surroundings on Bungalow or Effie Marieĺs home, where you have such a nice mixture of gays and straights. And Alĺs party is always one of the better ones if you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to this private gathering.
I congratulate all the gay groups and the gay parade participants on their orderly and dignified way they conducted themselves and for doing so on a continuing basis. It is a credit to the entire community to see such camaraderie among so many who come together to celebrate and commune with all the care and love that is a common thread of bonding among community members.
On the other hand, I was at one neighborĺs home with a mixed crowd, but it was totally different. Two straights were going at it, and it was so nasty that I just walked away before someone was killed. Guns and knives are not my cup of tea, and if this house should ever go up for sale, I can assure you I just might become first in line to try to acquire it. It was disgraceful and frightening at the same time.
Also disgraceful was a minor but yet significant run-in at the LOL ball in Chalmette. After having witnessed the Spanish Town disaster, I was not ready to get involved in the rude behavior of two young and somewhat ignorant gay people. Let me explain. At the end of the ball, itĺs time for the bead toss, and I, for one, donĺt care whether I catch a bead or not, but itĺs nice to be able to watch everything without interruption.
Well, this wimpy little homo fresh out of his majestyĺs school for acne lovers and his gosh-awful dragster sister came forward (probably from the balcony because I canĺt feature any gay man or woman having them at their table), and stood in front of our table down front. It was all I could do to hold my tongue and ask them to move, so I let them do their thing which was mainly to act lovey-dovey and actually sickening and upsetting for everyone to see.
When they turned to leave I told the little sweetheart with the broad ass and ugly makeup that it was not the proper etiquette to block a tableĺs viewing even though the ball itself was over. I thought she might take the advice in a friendly way, the way it was intended, but when said little sweetheart called me a "bee-itch," I had to bite my tongue to keep from flooring "it." I even think my partner of the evening, the fantastic John D, grabbed my arm and told me to remain calm and to "remember Spanish Town."
I did stay calm, but I do want these two little children to know that you donĺt come to a Lords of Leather bal masque and treat a Lord in this manner. First of all, it was a trashy action on their part because I wasnĺt the only one affected by their rude behavior. Secondly, the lovey-dovey, almost face licking display, was sleezy. And when you saw that hideous makeup, broad rear, tacky dress, and infantile behavior right in front of you, you had to wonder what part of Hicksville these two came from.
Darlings, please go take a lesson in etiquette, something your parents apparently didnĺt teach you. I might also advise you to seek professional help. Wimpy little boys and a tacky drag queen (and I use that description loosely) donĺt make a very good impression, and when you add the lack of tact and a personality void to the overall picture, you have two rather dull little people looking to be a part of something they can never attain. That would be acceptance by those around them.
And just remember one thing. Donĺt ever, ever, ever display your behavior and ugly dispositions in front of a Lord again. It doesnĺt fly, sweeties. You need to go back to Mama Pearlĺs School of Expert Learning for Ignorant Slobs and also pay a visit to your favorite cosmetics department and speak to learned individuals on the art of how to present yourselves in public through some kind of makeover.
Until that time, keep your asses where they belong - back in the gutter-filled environments where you came from. And on that note, I wish you a wonderful life and a future filled with happiness. Just learn some manners somewhere along the way. Itĺs the right thing to do.
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With more percentage of water than any other vegetable, cucumbers are the perfect summer treat. Of course you can buy them at the supermarket and some of you may think those are just what the doctor ordered. But I truly need to tell you that if you were to hold a farmstand cuke in one hand and a store bought cuke in the other, with your eyes closed, you can tell the difference between the two by smell alone. Honestly! The smell of a garden cuke that was grown locally is unequaled, and that is just in the scent. Wait until you peel it. That just picked waft of sweet Cucumis Sativus is just the beginning. Whether you need to remove the seeds before devouring, dab a shake of salt or eat it as is, garden "cow-cumbers"(as they were called in Puritan America) should be on your table as much as possible during this summer.
Simple Salmon Stuffed Cucumber
Ordinarily I keep the "shortcut" recipes for my group on Facebook but this one is too good to keep hidden. What I mean by "Shortcut" is an extraordinarily easy recipe that uses shortcuts. Ths one uses canned salmon instead of real fillets that you have to cook and shred first. In addition, it is far more economical, easier to control portions(no waste or leftover) and you can't tell the difference. The taste is clean and crisp and in weather like this, I think you just may appreciate that.
1 can(5-oz.) of pink salmon, drained and flaked
1 cucumber
3 T. mayonnaise
1 t. dried dill
1 t. grated lemon rind
Black pepper to taste
Paprika and chives for garnish, if desired
Peel, with a vegetable peeler, 1-inch swaths down length of cucumber, leaving 1-inch swaths unpeeled. Slice into about 1 1/2-inch thick slices and partially scoop of center of each, making sure you don't scoop out to the other side. In small bowl, combine salmon, mayonnaise, dill and lemon rind. Add pepper to taste. Fill both halves of cucumber with salmon filling. Garnish with paprika and chives if desired.


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May 4, 2015
The Wendy Project comic launch
Today EMET COMICS launches their new line of comic titles, and that includes "The Wendy Project" written by Melissa Jane Osborne with art by myself.
Here is the cover I did, as well as the title art. Page 1 below.
All of the pages, including the text was handwritten and drawn using pen (with the occasional white out pen and colored pencil), in an effort to mimic Wendy's drawn-inside-a-sketchbook POV.
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Even though Steven Spielberg made his name on sensationalistic concepts - giant sharks, aliens arriving on Earth, adventures of the occult and beyond - most of these films contain an element of realism, usually centered around a family unit, which anchors the drama in something real we can relate to.
This is why The Sugarland Express is interesting. It was made before Spielberg became a huge name, it's constructed around the same focus on a family unit, but contains none of the fantastic elements that would later inform his career. In fact it's based on a true story. So if you ever wondered what kind of filmmaker Spielberg would have become without the aliens and the dinosaurs, this is the film to investigate...
25 year old Lou Jean (a baby-faced Goldie Hawn) arrives at a prison pre-release center to visit her husband Clovis (William Atherton), with a clear purpose in mind: She's going to bust him out of jail. Even though he only has 4 months left to serve, and it would be foolish, by any account, to risk an even longer sentence for such a short time, events have unfolded that require swift and reckless action.
The authorities have taken Lou Jean's boy, baby Langston, and placed him in foster care, with a family in Sugarland, Texas. They claim she's unfit to be a mother, on account of her jail time and all. Lou Jean means to get him back, so she basically kidnaps her husband, so he can help her.
When they are pulled over by highway Patrolman Maxwell Slide (Michael Sacks) the story takes a turn for the worse. They end up commandeering his car, taking him hostage, and forcing him to drive them to Sugarland to save baby Langston.
Their deeds do not go unnoticed, and soon they are being pursued by a whole caravan of police cars, led by the experienced Captain Tanner (Ben Johnson). Then the media catches on, and once that spotlight hits them, there's no going back.
(This film is difficult to discuss without talking about the ending, so please be aware that you are in a SPOILER ZONE from here on out.)
It's right there in the tagline - "The true story of a girl who took on all of Texas... and almost won" - there's no way this story can have a happy ending. We know this almost from the beginning. For a little while, though, Spielberg has us going.
We open the film with an awkward prison break, and after that we get a hilarious sequence, where the fugitives hitch a ride from an elderly couple. There's a great mischievous tone in this early part of the movie, with some charming, subtle humor, which continues even after the patrolman is taken hostage. For a while it seems like we're heading out on a safe, quirky road movie. The beautiful landscapes of Texas race by, while an unusual bond develops between the miss-matched threesome in the car, but the law is always present, looming ominously in the background, and it becomes harder and harder to ignore.
So when does the tone shift towards the dark? It happens very slowly and evenly during the entire run of the movie, culminating at the end, but there's one crucial moment I want to focus on: It's nightfall. The fugitives stop at a car lot, to spend the night in a motor-home. It's near a Drive-In cinema, where they are showing some old cartoons. As Lou Jean and Clovis are watching through the windows, the reflection of a cartoon is superimposed on their faces. It's one of those featuring the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. They are basically all identical: The coyote comes up with a great plan, it fails, he's blown up, or crushed, or worse. It doesn't matter how well-conceived his plan is, it doesn't matter how good his intentions are, the coyote is always doomed to fail if he takes on the Road Runner. It's inevitable. At this exact moment it dawns on Clovis that they too are doomed. William Atherton tells the entire story with a simple change of expression, and Spielberg gives him room to do so. It's a stunningly simple piece of film making, which is why it works so well.
Goldie Hawn also deserves credit for her portrayal of Lou Jean. It's ironic, because I really should hate Lou Jean. She's the reason behind this mess. She's the instrument of every bad thing that happens in the story, and she's ultimately responsible for how it ends as well. And yet, I have no ill will towards her. Why? Perhaps it's simply because Hawn finds that universal bit of heart in the character - a mother's love for her child - that we can all relate to, but she never milks it for sympathy, or reduces Lou Jean's yearning to tearful ready-made Oscar speeches. Lou Jean is clearly absolutely clueless at times, but I don't think Goldie Hawn shares any such ignorance with her character. She appears to be in complete control of her performance, and it's her best work ever, by a mile.
To me the masterstroke of this film is the combination of the arc of the characters, the way the mood slowly changes, and how subtle Spielberg is when it comes to character development. Bonnie and Clyde robbed banks. Mickey and Mallory killed people left and right. Thelma and Louise shot a guy. Lou Jean and Clovis... what did they do? They kidnapped a patrolman, but after that, they don't actually do anything bad, so when did they go from being concerned, albeit horribly misguided, parents, to become public enemy no. 1?
Add to that the horrible Kafkaesque nature of their predicament: The lengths they are willing to go, to get their kid back, simultaneously showing how committed they are as parents, while reinforcing the impression that they should probably never be allowed near this kid again. What we end up with is the only truly tragic Steven Spielberg film (even Schindler's List (1993) is about hope), but - take note of this Hollywood producers - in no way does this diminish the impact of the story, or make the film any less enjoyable. Quite the contrary.
Unsurprisingly Spielberg's first foray into the world of feature films looks considerably more polished than his previous TV efforts. This is a gorgeous film, especially considering most of it takes place in a car or on a highway. Legendary cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond shot the film, he would later shoot Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) for Spielberg as well, which earned him an Academy Award. Whether we're dealing with a simple conversation between three people in a car, or the massive police caravan, crawling through the landscape like a snake, Zsigmond catches every detail, and puts the widescreen frame to good use. The clunky square shapes of the cop cars, the soft dreamy look on Goldie Hawn's face, all the night sequences, the cartoon shot I mentioned earlier - These are the iconic images of The Sugarland Express. They don't stand a chance against bicycling aliens or big sharks, but on their own terms they are equally unique.
Before we wrap this up let's take a quick look at the rest of the crew. First we have to mention editor Verna Fields. I'm sure her contribution here was considerable, but it would be Spielberg's next film, Jaws (1975) which truly earned her recognition. It also ended up being her last film as an editor. This was the first time composer John Williams provided the score to a Spielberg film. At the time of writing this he has scored every subsequent Spielberg film, with the exception of two (The Color Purple (1985) and Twilight Zone The Movie (1983) - which Spielberg only directed one third of). Joe Alves, with whom Spielberg had worked during his TV-series days, joined the team as Art Director. He would go on to work on the two next Spielberg projects, Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
This is an All-Star team if ever there was one.
I love the simple, beautiful drama of this film.
Once again we're dealing with an ordinary person, caught in extraordinary circumstances. We might end up in a rather outrageous place, but our starting point is a simple conflict that everyone can relate to.
The Sugarland Express didn't do particularly well at the box office. It barely broke even. Critics were pleased, however, and the film did win the screenplay award at the Cannes film festival. Regardless of its financial failure the film was an artistic triumph that would allow Spielberg to continue directing. His sophomore effort on the big screen would be the film that made him a God among men.
Next up: All we want is a nice quiet summer, but nature finds its way out of that one.
This-Boy-is-a-Genius-O-Meter: 7/10
Beard Factor: Nothing! Again! Where are the beards?!
Composition: 50% The Spielberg Crack Team, 20% car fetish, 20% Duel, 10% Raising Arizona.
The Sound of Williams: First score composed by Williams! Hurray! Not one of his most memorable scores, mind you, but a solid effort nontheless.


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Greetings all! March is marching on as I like to say, and here I am back in toss-out mode! I have this endless fascination with decluttering or purging stuff. Last summer I did a major eyeshadow declutter and lip product declutter, and I'm at it again. I'm going through my house little by little and getting rid of stuff in different categories. It's one of those things that's an ongoing process- something I really like to do once in a while to keep things neat and updated.
I've definitely outgrown products and some are just no longer functional, and for me it's just finding the time to sort everything out. Sometimes I'll get rid of a bunch of things at once, other times it's more spontaneous or random. I always find it interesting that when it comes to some things, one moment it's so hard to let go then all of a sudden you're just ready and it needs to be out of your life. At least that's how it is for me!
In this particular declutter I didn't focus on one type of product since this was done here and there over a few months. My apologies if you actually like any of this stuff, they just did not work out for me and/or my preferences changed.
Face Products
The Victoria's Secret Face Prime actually did set my makeup. I just felt it was kinda sticky and I think broke me out, which is unfortunate because I think it worked. I don't have much experience with makeup setting sprays so not sure if they're all sticky or will make me break out but I'm interested in trying Milani's new one which is supposed to be even better than the higher-end ones. Hmmm….
The Lorac I'm So Sensitive primer I had high hopes for since it seemed to hit all the marks for oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin. Nope. Not even a little. It was pretty much a glorified moisturizer that did NOTHING. The only thing it primed was my willingness to toss it out lol. Wow that was snarky. Anyway, I used up about half of it but didn't see the point in finishing it.
ID Bare Minerals Foundation. This foundation used to be my everything a decade ago lol. Alas, its time with me has come to a complete end. I have no idea if their formulas have changed but I know they now have variations which I one day may try (like a matte one, compact form etc.) but man the original of this stuff alone is not meant for oily skin, even though I loved it for years. I guess that's why they needed to create a matte one! Throughout the day it would cake and pool in areas around my face. Not a good look. Of course I could've used a primer, but I don't have much luck with a lot of primers. I'd say this foundation is more for dry or normal skin even if it is a mineral powder.
Eyeshadow and Blush
That Victoria's Secret eyeshadow didn't do much for me. It has a little bit of iridescence but didn't really show up too well. So nothing that wowed me or felt was worthy of keeping.
The Hikari blush my friend gave me, which she received in one of those subscription boxes but wasn't feelin. And I wasn't either. It was ok but not one of those blushes that left an impression. The formula was just eh too. I just never reached for it much. Proof that bright colors can still be blah.
Beauty Tools
The top was an Estee Lauder brow brush/lash comb freebie that I may have another of, but I didn't need two. I may not even need one! The brush side sucks, I'll say that, but the comb sometimes came in handy if your lashes were clumped, but I don't really have that problem often.
Under that is a Prescriptives foundation brush. Yes, Prescriptives. The brand that no longer exists and hasn't for almost 10 years lol. Not that it matters that it's no longer a brand, I just don't have a use for a brush of this type! I was young and the saleslady was good, plus I liked how it felt on my face. But brushes like this don't blend makeup well and I am not about the streaky foundation look. I just have too many other brushes that I actually do use and like.
And last in this category is an Ecotools brush. I think it's their bamboo buffing brush. The bristles were literally coming out in clumps, and I am not hard on my brushes. This happened to another Ecotools brush I owned as well, the bronzing one, after some washings. Now I've had their powder brush for years which I love and is holding up quite well, so this was baffling to me and unfortunately has discouraged me from buying anything else from this brand. Bummer.
Lip Products and a Nail Polish
The Elf Lip Exfoliator was nice while it lasted but it dried out and I couldn't use it anymore! I don't think I had it for that long either.
The next one is a L'Oreal Colour Riche lipstick. I don't remember the name of this shade but it was a nude, not a bad formula but the smell. I do NOT like the smell of these. Kinda flowery and couldn't deal. I had it for too long anyway.
Next toss was a Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in the shade (I think) Sugar Frosting. This may have been borderline empty, but I didn't feel the need to use it up completely. It's one of those shades that I sometimes liked and could work with but it depended. I actually purchased this a second time, so I had a moment with it. Not hate, but this near-empty I didn't keep nor would re-buy (again).
The red nail polish was chip central, one of those random brands. I just liked it and didn't care at the time. I bought it ages ago and while it's pretty, not the best quality.
The Eos balm I liked and mostly used up but my son got into it a few times and I think it just went bad after a while. Definitely a toss out.
And…other stuff:
These last two products are major throwbacks for me. I don't even know what to say about the liner! It's a Jane eyeliner in the shade Pine, and just plain old skool. I heard Jane may be making a comeback (or maybe already has) but the fact that the term "comeback" is even being used right now means I've had it for too long. I will say I had a soft spot for this eyeliner because of the color and it was functional for a while (no weird smells after all this time). I didn't have another color like it. I don't think I really need to explain why I'm getting rid of it aside from the fact that it's old, period. While I did like this shade, there are other green liners that are, um, newer and look even better. It was a loyal liner and we had some great times.
I always thought I'd finish that Garnier Sleek and Shine Frizz Serum but I've had it forever and used up maybe half. I haven't really touched it in years. They still sell it but the packaging has changed a lot. The scent is a little much for me now and it was kinda too slippery, even if it was just a drop. I guess I liked it a while ago but it's just not something I ever reach for anymore.
Have you done any decluttering recently, beauty or otherwise?
XX, Jen


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The Skyraider is covered with UltraCote and sprayed with a flat clear coat. The exhaust stains are
sprayed on, and the decals are applied at the factory.
The 6S 5,000 mAh LiPo battery is strapped to a tray and then installed in the fuselage.
precut slots in the flaps and ailerons.
I like the fiberglass control horns. They require no screws
and are extremely robust! I had mixed up enough 30-minute
epoxy so I could install the elevator and rudder control horns
at the same time.
Back to the wings, the aileron and flap servos were installed.
They are a simple drop-in setup that make adjustments easy.
An 18-inch servo extension was secured to each aileron servo
wire, while the flap servos required 6-inch extensions. The
aileron servos were attached to a Y harness and the Hitec
Optima 9 receiver, while the flaps were each plugged into
their own channel.
With the four servos connected to the receiver, I assembled
and installed the pushrods. The Optima 9 receiver and Hitec
Flash 7 transmitter gave me the advantage to split the flaps
to separate channels. This was handy when it was time to
program the flaps!
With the wings completed, I set them aside and started
Model type: Semiscale ARF
Skill level: Intermediate builder;
advanced pilot
Wingspan: 63 inches
Wing area: 637 square inches
Length: 47. 8 inches
Weight: 8. 5 to 9. 5 pounds
Recommended 10 to 15cc gas or glow
power system: engine or equivalent electric
Needed to Radio system with six to
complete: seven servos; power system
Construction: Balsa and plywood
Covering: UltraCote
Price: $294.99
Radio system: Hitec Flash 7 transmitter;
Hitec Optima 9 receiver; six
Hitec HS-485HB servos; two
12-inch Y harnesses; two 18-
inch and three 6-inch servo
extensions; E-flite 60-120 90°
electric rotating retracts
Power system E-flite Power 60 brushless
used: motor; Castle Talon 90 ESC;
6S 5,000 mAh LiPo battery;
APC 16 x 8 propeller
Flying weight: 9. 5 pounds
Flight duration: 8 minutes
• Two-piece, removable wing makes transport
• Gas, glow, or electric power ready.
• Painted fiberglass cowl.
• Operational flaps.
• Retract ready with minor modifications.
• Cowl mounting had to be modified.
• Pilot is too short and too large to be scale.
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