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Title: Sweet Thing
Author: Renee Carlino
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Goodreads Link: http://tiny.cc/cm97zw
Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets
Mia Kelly is a twenty-five-year-old walking Gap ad who thinks she has life figured out when her father's sudden death uproots her from slow-paced Ann Arbor to New York City's bustling East Village. There she discovers her father's spirit for life and the legacy he left behind with the help of an old café, a few eccentric friends, and one charming musician.
Will Ryan is good-looking, poetic, spontaneous, and on the brink of fame when he meets Mia, his new landlord, muse, and personal heartbreaker.
A story of self-discovery and friendship, Sweet Thing shines light on the power of loving and letting go.
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Jenny's Wedding:
I followed Jenny around a little and made sure she had everything she needed. The DJ played some hip-hop music so of course the wedding party had to have a dance off on the little makeshift grassy dance floor we'd created. After Jenny kicked everyone's ass by pulling out all the stops and yanking her dress up to do the Michael Jackson splits, I skipped up to the cottage to grab a sweater. There were only two bedrooms in the cottage—the smaller one I was staying in and the one that Jenny's parents would stay in that night. Jenny and Tyler were getting swept away to some secret spot his parents had paid for and most of the other guests were either going back to the city or staying in a hotel nearby.
I opened the door and noticed right away a couple was in the room. They didn't notice me because they were partially hidden by an old-fashioned privacy screen, plus they were... occupied. I squinted my eyes but couldn't make out exactly what I was seeing and then I heard what was sadly becoming a familiar sound: Audrey and Will having sex. I backed out of the room, begging the universe to let me remain unseen. I shut the door and turned around to walk away when I ran smack into Will's chest.
"Have you seen Audrey?" he said. I did a double-take. I must have looked as confused as I felt. Who the heck was in there with Audrey?
It wouldn't be long before I found out. "What, Mia?" he said seriously and then Dustin walked out of the room and stood behind me, closing the door behind him. Will glanced at Dustin and then back at me. He looked dumbfounded and ruined like he was going to cry and then he whispered, "Oh no. Really? Really, Mia? You and him?"
Dustin and I stood there frozen and then with perfectly shitty timing Audrey opened the door and walked out. It was only a matter of seconds that we stood there, but it felt like an eternity. I couldn't find the words to tell Will that I wasn't part of it. His voice suddenly got loud and high. "What?" he said through crazy laughter. He was laughing and it was scary and then his expression turned to bewilderment and then disgust. "The three of you? What the fuck?" He turned on his heel and headed down the hallway, waving his arms around and mumbling something I was sure none of us could understand.
I turned and looked at Audrey and Dustin. "You guys are serious assholes. You should leave." They looked blankly at me like idiots. I ran after Will, but I was a ways behind him. Every one of the guests watched as Will grabbed a giant bottle of whiskey and headed toward the dock. "What are you doing, Will?" I yelled after him.
I noticed Audrey and Dustin hadn't taken my advice yet, because they came rolling out behind me. When I got to the top of the dock Will had already rowed himself to the middle of the pond in the tiny wooden boat. "Come back, Will, let's talk," I said, pleading with him.
"I'm not. Talking. To. You. Ever!" It was lunatic Will.
He stood up in the boat, looked at me, Dustin, and Audrey and flipped us off with both hands, then yelled, "Fuck all of you!" And then he lost his balance and the boat started rocking. He fell but sat right back up and started rowing away. "Don't look for me!" he yelled as he rowed farther into the darkness.
All the wedding guests looked on with amusement. I looked at Jenny and mouthed, "Sorry." As I turned to head back toward the cottage, I stopped in front of Dustin and Audrey, "Come on, the screw-happy drummer? So cliché, both of you. Just leave." They turned and headed for their cars without a word.
I went to cottage and finally got that sweater and then I exchanged my heels for some Converse, grabbed a flashlight, and headed back out. The pond was only about the size of a football field and there was an easy-to-navigate footpath around the entire thing. I walked around to the other side where I found Will sitting in the boat on the shore, taking continuous swigs of whiskey.
"Will?" I said in a low voice.
"Don't fucking come near me, Mia. I swear to God I will row myself into the middle of that Goddamn pond and stay there till next year."
I stood still and spoke calmly. "I walked into the room and thought you and Audrey were having sex. I couldn't see who it was behind the screen. I tried to sneak back out and that's when I ran into you. I was confused."
"Go away, Mia."
I knew Will believed me because he knew me, but he was hurting and I wished I could comfort him. I looked back at the wedding where I could see the party winding down and people leaving. Seeing the lights from a place so dark was enchanting, but it made me sad that two people who were supposed to care about him had ruined such a beautiful place for Will. I went back to the wedding where everyone was cleaning up. I worried about Will, but he was surprisingly responsible for someone who could act so erratically. I knew he wouldn't do anything stupid.
We sent Jenny and Tyler off in a fancy old car and then it was just Jenny's parents and me. I said goodnight to them and showered and then crawled into bed wearing my underwear and Clash T-shirt. I was asleep within minutes.
Lying on my side, I started awake and glanced at the clock. It was five thirty a.m. and I had my typical reaction. Whenever I drink or stay up late, it never fails, I always wake up way too early and then I get anxiety over the fact that I didn't get enough sleep, which prevents be from going back to sleep. It's a vicious cycle and it's annoying as hell. My mind also wandered to Will; it was getting light out, so it was that coldest time in the morning before the sun is up. I turned over and gasped when I found him next to me, fully clothed in his suit and shoes, lying on top of the quilt and sound asleep. He smelled like a whiskey distillery but looked like a pallid child. My heart ached for him. I crawled out of bed, careful not to make any noise. I untied his laces and gently pulled his shoes and socks off. He moaned and mumbled something in his sleep. I lifted his loosened tie over his head and then I reached for his belt. The moment I touched it, he grabbed my wrist and held it. He looked at me through squinted eyes. "I got it," he murmured. "Come back to bed."
He stood up and stripped down to his boxers and then slid back into bed, curling behind me and pulling me tightly into his chest. He slid his hand under my shirt and clutched my side. His long fingers easily wrapped around me and came to rest centimeters below my breast. When he hitched his long leg over me, I was completely cocooned by him and it felt like heaven.
"Are you okay?" I said quietly.
"I am now." There was a long pause and then I felt him kiss my hair before whispering, "It hurt more when I thought it was you." I smiled, perfectly tranquil, and then within minutes we were both asleep again.
When I woke up I was lying on my back, Will was on his side curled up next to me, his body dovetailed with mine and his head resting on my stomach. I was mindlessly running my hands through his hair when I realized how incredibly intimate our positions were. He stirred sleepily and then his hands moved to my hips where he twisted his fingers in the waistband of my underwear. When I felt him hard against me, I jerked away, sat up, and threw my legs over the side of the bed. He rolled over away from me and mumbled, "Sorry, baby." His voice was strained and raspy.
Leaning in, I kissed his shoulder and whispered, "Get some sleep."
Don't complicate things! I chanted that line over and over in my head as I gaped at Will's arms and hands and imagined them everywhere, all over me.
About the Author
Renee's first friends were the imaginary kind and even though her characters haven't gone away, thankfully the delusions have. She admits she's a wildly hopeless romantic and she blames 80's movies staring Molly Ringwald for that. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two sons, and their sweet dog June. When she's not at the beach with her boys or working on the next book, she likes to spend her time reading, going to concerts, and eating dark chocolate.
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text: Stuart A. Paterson is a Scottish poet and performer, widely published in newspapers and magazines at home and abroad. His recent poetry collections are Border Lines (Indigo Dreams, 2015), Aye, a collection of poems in Scots, (Tapsalteerie, 2016), Looking South (Indigo Dreams, 2017), and heelster-gowdie / beul-fo-bhonn (Tapsalteerie, 2017) with Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. He has had work published in many anthologies, including Scotia Nova: poems for the early days of a better nation (Luath, 2015) and Dream State: The New Scottish Poets (1994, 2002), for which he wrote the title poem. Stuart received an Eric Gregory Award from the Society of Authors in 1992 and a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship from the Scottish Book Trust in 2014. He was writer in residence for Dumfries & Galloway 1996-98, and was appointed the Scots Language Centre's virtual poet in residence 2015-2016. In 2017, he was appointed BBC Scotland poet in residence. He lives in Galloway.

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Title:Bedrock geology of the Ambler district, southwestern Brooks Range, Alaska
Authors:Hitzman, M.W., Smith, T.E., and Proffett, J.M.
Publication Date:1982
Publisher:Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Comments:Published in cooperation with Anaconda Minerals Company.
Total Price:$4.00
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Quadrangle(s):Ambler River; Survey Pass
Bibliographic Reference
Hitzman, M.W., Smith, T.E., and Proffett, J.M., 1982, Bedrock geology of the Ambler district, southwestern Brooks Range, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 75, 2 sheets. http://doi.org/10.14509/446
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I have a WiFi router at home and would like to know if there is any way to know who is connected to my WiFi network and using it. My WiFi network is password protected but still there could be a chance that neighbours crack it and could use my WiFi for free.
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Discussion in 'rFactor' started by Dave Galloway, Oct 13, 2009.
Can anyone please tell me what computer spec i would need to host rfactor with 20 drivers.
i think your biggest problem in this scenario is your upload speed.... that, if anything, is what is gonna kill you in the face....
yee i don't think you need a big computer to host a dedicated server.
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Press Release from Coahoma Community College Public Relations; (662) 621-4061 - Brittany Davis-Green - firstname.lastname@example.com
CLARKSDALE – Five young ladies are seeking to represent Tiger Nation during Homecoming 2016 as Coahoma Community College's Homecoming Queen.
Each year, CCC students cast their ballots to elect an exemplary young woman to represent to student body during homecoming events. Candidate qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, evidence of community service, three letters of recommendation and a pleasing personality.
This year's candidates, who are all sophomores, include: Pre-Nursing major Keanna Evans of Newton, Miss.; General Education major Narika Glasper of Clarksdale, Miss.; Business Administration major Shariss Sneed of Friars Point, Miss.; Spanish & Foreign Language major Shalom Wallace of Alligator, Miss.; and Criminal Justice major Eryn Williams of Horn Lake, Miss.
"I'm very excited about these young ladies who want to represent our institution in such a high-spirited manner," said CCC Assistant Director of Enrollment and Student Services LaShasa Griffin. "We look forward to the energy and pride that will be displayed during this week."
Following the close of the election, the new queen will be crowned during half time of the Oct. 8 homecoming game, where the Tigers will face off against the Northwest Community College Rangers.
Online voting will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3. Students can vote in the Career Center, located on the second floor Zee A. Barron Student Union.


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Announcements for 11-17-13Home > Featured > Announcements for 11-17-13
Today we extend a warm welcome to Rev. Ken Meeks. Rev. Meeks grew up in a small town in Alabama on a 350 acre farm. After high school he attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Following graduation in 1973, he received a call to the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church in Amite, Louisiana. In 1977, he received a call to serve Bethpage Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He is retired from Northeast Georgia Presbytery and lives in Greensboro, NC, where he hopes to be involved in developing community gardens for senior communities and churches and to be available for pulpit supply and spiritual direction.
ELDER ON CALL: Each week an Elder will be available for congregational needs during Doug's absence. This week that Elder is Brenda Sutton.
HABITAT OFFERING will be received today.
THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP LUNCH: Let us break bread together and give thanks for many blessings after church on November 24. Turkey will be provided. Please help coordinate this meal by emailing or calling Joye if you can bring stuffing, green beans, deviled eggs, cranberry salad, or dessert.
HYMNBOOKS: We have orders for 147 hymnbooks now! Please help us finish this campaign before December 1. A total of 254 hymnbooks are needed. Thanks! Your Worship Committee
POINSETTIAS: If you would like to order a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one, please bring the form below along with your check to the church office or drop both in the offering plate. The deadline is Sunday, December 8 to order. The cost is $17.00 for each poinsettia you order. Payment must accompany this form.
I would like to order ____________ poinsettia/poinsettias in honor/memory (circle one) of____________________________
Given by_____________________________________________
Amount Enclosed________________
SKI TRIP TO WINTERGREEN: Our church ski trip is planned for Wintergreen Resort in Virginia, about a 2 and 1/2 hour drive. The dates are Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. These are Teacher Workdays so students will be out-of-school. The cost is $151 per person and includes ski rental for 2 days, skiing 2 days and 1 night accommodations with breakfast at a motel near Waynesboro, VA. Beginning skiers will have a 1 hour lesson taught by our advanced skiers. In order to get this group rate we must have a minimum of 20 skiers. Please get a $50 per person deposit to the church office no later than Dec. 15th as we have to make reservations.
OUR CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be held on December 22. We will have a Live Nativity that will be set up near the picnic shelter with the choir leading Christmas caroling and refreshments of cookies and hot chocolate served in the picnic shelter. We need volunteers. The children will practice during regularly scheduled Sunday School starting on December 1. It is important that all children attend. We need for everyone to participate. Thanks, Mary Fagan and Shirley McMichael
PLEDGE FORMS are available on the table in the narthex, or you may call the church office if you need one. Thank you, Your Stewardship Committee
2013 PREBYTERIAN GIVING CATALOG has arrived. If you would like to have one, they are located in the Narthex and on the table in the North Parlor.
PARKING LOT FUND: The Session on Wednesday, Sept. 26 voted to proceed with a complete renovation and resurfacing of the parking lot and to appeal to the members for donations in lieu of liquidating stocks and other assets of the church. You are encouraged to make contributions to the fund as soon as you can. On your check, please indicate in the memo section: "Parking Lot Fund."


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It wasn't difficult for Zoe to notice Ali, an 86 year old man, who would walked past the Berlin cafe she worked at everyday wearing some pretty amazing outfits. They struck up a fast friendship and when Zoe asked Ali if she could take his picture something magical happened.
Ali donned a classic, monochromatic look this day.
The ever-stylish Ali is originally from Turkey.
It takes a special kind of man to pull of green silk.
All red.
Displaying some old-world charm here.
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Monday, December 7, 2015
Oh Christmas Tree!
23 comments:
- ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...
How wonderful that you won! WOW! I'm so happy for you. I don't have a Christmas tree unless you count the tiny one the dolls have. lol I do like to decorate though. Enjoy your week Sis! Hugs, Diane
- December 7, 2015 at 7:44 PM
- Chatty Crone said...
I am an artificial gal too. Congrats on the $300 win - couldn't happen to a nicest gal.
- December 7, 2015 at 7:49 PM
- Donna said...
Congrats on your win, how exciting and fun!! Love your trees, especially the white one! We always do a really big real tree, and I have a little faux 3 foot tall one I put up too. Each year I say "this is just way too much work! We need to get a really good artificial one next year!!"
- December 7, 2015 at 8:18 PM
- Rebecca said...
Wow! Now that's exciting.
I have kind of collection of Christmas trees - mostly small ones - that live year 'round out in our Christmas Cottage.
Have no energy or plan to put a larger one up this year. Sure enjoy seeing other peoples' though!
- December 7, 2015 at 8:56 PM
- Kathy Moreland said...
Artificial for me! Love your trees, and congrats on the win!!
- December 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM
- Pam~ Virginia Retro said...
Congrats Linda! What a great win right at Christmas time. We have a 6 foot mid-century aluminum with the color wheel, 4 foot green artificial, and tiny 1 foot purple, lol. We kept our Christmas tree stand, and some years I feel the need for a real tree so we buy one. I'm not surprised most of us have artificial trees now.
Both your trees are beautiful. Love the white tree especially!
- December 7, 2015 at 9:56 PM
- Shelia said...
Hi Linda and congratulations on your win! Now, I'm like you. I love to decorate for Christmas very early so it's fake trees all the way! Your trees are pretty. Hope you're feeling well now.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
- December 7, 2015 at 9:57 PM
- GARAGE SALE GAL said...
Happy that you WON!!! I LOVE real trees...however I have a fake one for the last few years as hubby wasn't fond of chopping one down. I do all the decorating, so it is easier with the fake one. I REALLY miss the smell of a real tree.
Enjoy your WIN!
- December 7, 2015 at 10:44 PM
- Consider It All Joy said...
Congratulations Linda! That will be such a wonderful treat! Enjoy shopping!! Blessings, Cindy
- December 7, 2015 at 10:49 PM
- Lynn said...
Congrats on winning the gift cert Linda-enjoy your new trees! I like artificial too, don't have to worry about the branches drooping after adding ornaments:@)
- December 8, 2015 at 4:44 AM
- Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...
Congratulations on your lucky win! Artificial trees have come a LONG way over the years. We had a large one for many years, but it became too much work to set up. Then we went with a small live tree, now it's back to a small artificial. I'll probably change my mind again next year.
- December 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM
- Melanie said...
We don't put up a regular sized tree anymore - just a small artificial tabletop one. But in the days when our boys were growing up, we did put up a full-sized artificial one. We tried a real tree one year and it was such a pain! Needles everywhere. We were still finding pine needles months later. Plus, I'm allergic to pine. Break out in hives if I touch it!
- December 8, 2015 at 2:27 PM
- Knatolee said...
OOoo I am "real" all the way, but I get the appeal of artificial, and the fake trees are so good now, I'm not sure it really matters. :) THey aren't like the "bottle brush" tree i grew up with! But I just love the smell of a real tree.
- December 8, 2015 at 7:37 PM
- Rose L said...
Congrats on the win!! Now we can expect wonderful decorations next year as well! I am an artificial tree girl. Save trees (though tons of tree farms here just for that-think most come from Oregon!) and fake are less messy! I had a built-in vacuum system clogged by the fir tree needles one year and was expensive fix. After that for a few years I would clean up the needles by hand...now that is a tedious and difficult job! Fake trees for me!
- December 8, 2015 at 7:58 PM
- Vonlipi said...
Woohoo! Congrats! I can't wait to see the new decorations !
Hugs to Charlie
- December 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM
- Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...
Good for you, Linda! How fun! I'm faux just about everything when it comes to decorating lol.
- December 8, 2015 at 10:31 PM
- Oliva Ohlson said...
Congratulations!!! So happy for you!
Artificial Christmas trees for us: no mess to clean up daily and keep it watered. We are also wary about tree catching on fire.
Your trees are beautiful!!! I love the white one!
- December 10, 2015 at 12:25 PM
- Susan said...
Hi Linda....SO GLAD YOU WON the $300! That was a lovely Christmas surprise. You'll enjoy the new trees and wreath, for sure! Your trees look darling. Susan
- December 10, 2015 at 9:33 PM
- Stephanie said...
Oh Linda, what a delight to win! Congratulations, my friend :) Happy shopping {{smiles}}
As for Christmas trees... I grew up with an artificial one, but when I got married my husband and I got a real tree and that's what we do every year. How I love its sweet smell!
Hugs to you!
- December 10, 2015 at 11:03 PM
- Mereknits said...
We have always had a real one, but last year I realized I am always sick at Christmas, I am allergic to the tree so I went out and bought an artificial one for this year. Love yours,
- December 11, 2015 at 11:59 AM
- bj said...
Yay for your win...that's a HUGE win and I'm really glad you won it.
We used to have real trees but when our boy was pretty little, he was allergic to trees so we bought an artificial and have never looked back. I love them....
- December 11, 2015 at 5:47 PM
- Ron said...
Congrats, my friend. I like artificial trees but we use real cedar garlands..... xo
- December 11, 2015 at 7:44 PM
- Tree Hugger - Suzan said...
Christmas is such a fun time of year!! More fun now with Grandbabies!!
Since we use to be military --- had to use artificial trees in Germany and on other posts --- so we just use artificial tree!! But growing up - we would go out and cut our tree(s) down. Would find scrawnie little trees and wire 3 or 4 of them together to make one full tree!! Loved the smell of fresh pine trees!
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Operations Director- Retail Cleaning
Reporting to the Business Director this role is to manage the performance of large prime retail accounts, ensuring Management Team are performing effectively and that the client is happy with the services provided. You will offer support and guidance to your Management team covering all areas and ensuring KPI's/SlA's are being met.
- Attend client meetings as required with Account Management teams to discuss services provided - Liaising with the client at an appropriate level over issues related to service provision and ensuring that the service is provided at the level required
- Lead regular meetings with your senior team and provide valuable feedback and actions relating to any client feedback
- To lead, motivate and develop your direct reports using the available skills and resources
- Leading and providing guidance to all you managers within the account
- Achieving and maintaining high standard of cleaning within your team to ensure that audit results are consistently delivered to Servest standards
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- Maintain an effective working relationship with the customer by carrying out regular site visits
- Take a proactive approach to increasing the services offered to customers/ cross selling
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- Deal with related matters via HR and ensure appropriate close off
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You heard right ... another fun giveaway teamed up with another fun segment on Studio 5!!
Tomorrow I get to go on Studio 5 to show you lots of ways to bring "GREEN" to your St. Patricks food. I have been working non stop for weeks on ideas and I can't tell you how extremely excited I am to show them to you tomorrow. Along with the ideas I went to my favorite clothing Boutique ...
and found the CUTEST green outfit to wear with my GREEN segment! I will be wearing a necklace tomorrow that you have the chance to win. (you'll get a new one!) All you have to do is watch the segment (live, or after I have posted it). Just tell me your favorite idea from the segment that you're going to use while cooking for your loved ones this St. Patty's day.
Be sure to tune in Live on http://studio5.ksl.com/
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Getting ready for an audition? Want to know what will impress the casting directors? Well, your friend, Amanda Florian, at Backstage has compiled advice from fourteen casting directors as to what you can do to knock their socks off. Break a leg!
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Patchwork, An American Tradition
Patchworking began as a way to utilize scraps of fabric left over from past projects. After cutting fabrics for dresses, shirts, blouses, pants, jackets, whatever was being made, there were plenty of odd shaped pieces to repurpose and give a second lease on life. Quilts, of course, were the first creations resulting from patchworking. A perfect example of "waste not, want not".
As collectors of vast amounts of unique and sometimes rare fabric, we wanted to showcase their beauty and individuality by combining the various textures and weaves into one item. While the technique is not a new one, we believe that bringing several pieces together in a patchwork create a harmonious collective that is a refreshing way to look at accessories, namely the necktie.
This very hand made product is a combination of many artisans, and in the age of automated "everything", the slow and tedious process feels like very cathartic art. Tailors, quilters and cutters, all these craftsmen working on their piece of the process, have created a product where each piece is labored over and completely unique; no two are alike. We hope you enjoy these ties as much as we enjoy bringing them to you. This is truly a case of "it takes a village" to make these wonderful pieces.
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Most of the time, I feel stuck.
Stuck with things never going to plan, stuck with friends who don't care, stuck with marks that just won't get any better, stuck in the middle.
As I've grown, though, I've realized one thing:
Things never go exactly as you think they will, and feeling stuck is a whole lot better than feeling hopeless.
When I was young, I thought I was going to be a doctor. Reality told me this wasn't going to happen, science took more than it gave and english was always the one thing I loved to do.
So when it came time to fill out my options, I said good-bye to my five-year old dream and moved on. I wrote, I read, a made a blog, I realized that being a surgeon could never compare to words, feelings, blog posts about traveling or fighting for women's rights.
Reality hits you in a bunch of different ways, sometimes it sucks, sometimes it makes you want to stop, and sometimes it pushes you to keep going.
I feel stuck when things aren't what I want them to be, because I'm not sure how to make it better and I'm not sure if I even want to.
In the end though, I know I still can.
That's how I end up happy, that's how I end up okay.
Feeling stuck is such a natural part of life that it no longer surprises me, it challenges me to keep going, to get myself out of this position and into a better moment, a better life.
I'm not sure there's a definite way to get over that feeling though, whether it's counting to ten or going for a run, baking cookies or breaking dishes.
You'll get there though, and you'll realize that no matter how stuck you are, how desperate you are, things always seem to get better.
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Suggestion for user handling improvement
The app works fine. What I'm missing is a editable menue for "yell" messages. It wold be much easyer for a server admin if he wouldn't need to write 20 times per hour "NO C4 AT ELEVATORS" or other often used messages but choose them from a dropdown menue or pre-programmed buttons or whatever.
Just my 2 cents.
Congratulations to the dude who has coded the app. Works like a charm for me.
23-05-2014, 17:49 #2
Thanks Cowboy! The dude who coded it was me and I'm always happy to hear that some people appreciate the app!
Actually I had predefined kick and ban reasons implemented in an earlier version as a dropdown menu. Here's what it looked like: http://pic.twitter.com/DyOutyHk
I found it pretty intuitive and helpful but unfortunally Apple rejected this addition because it was not compatible with the general iOS user interface guidelines or something - so I had to take it out again. Pretty frustrating, too.
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Ahhh... To bad. But I like the App anyway. Its a great help administrating the server not having to leave the game (or tu minimize to desktop).


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Hands on a Big Mixer is the first segment of the first episode of Season 3 of Chowder and is episode 41a overall.
In order to win an amazing mixer, Chowder and Mung compete in a grueling contest that involves standing still.
Mr. Fugu holds an auction for a big mixer. Everyone wants it, but in order to win it, they have to hold their hands on it and the last person with their hand still on it wins the mixer. Ms. Endive shows up and taunts Mung Daal. When it starts, Gazpacho is starting to get nervous and takes his hand off with the baby cop ironically calling him a baby.
Chowder is upset that Gazpacho is out, but Mung tells him that, with him out, they're closer to winning the mixer with Chowder quickly forgetting him he farts with knocks out several other contestants. Panini is talking to Ceviche about who she likes more, Chowder or something else. When Ceviche asks who she'd pick between him or Chowder, Panini chooses Chowder and Ceviche runs away in tears.
Mr. Fugu gets bored and tells valet, Foie Gras, to tell him a joke. Even then, he tries to spice up the competition by spraying the challengers with orange soda. Chowder drinks the soda blasted towards him while the others try to endure it. Endive starts to melt and begs for Mung to save her but he doesn't, leaving her to become a puddle. Pleased with this, Foie Gras sends out wiener dogs. Everybody runs away from them, but eventually Gorgonzola is caught and is beaten with pillows. Chowder suggests playing dead and maybe then they'd leave, but hours later they're still at it.
Next they send out a giant troll that everyone has to battle. Eventually, Mung, Panini, and Chowder the only contestants left. Trying to high-five Chowder as celebration for lasting so long, Mung accidentally takes his hand off the mixer, leaving only Chowder and Panini. Panini starts repeatedly kissing Chowder, and he's about to give in when a large gust of wind causes the mixer to roll away with them still holding on.
It rolls all throughout Marzipan City before it crashes through Endive's roof. Everyone comes and Chowder is the only one left still holding on. He lets go of the bowl to cheer, only for Mr. Fugu to inform him that he's disqualified, as Chestnut had had his hands on the mixer the entire time. Chowder comments how he hates episodes with twist endings.
- This is Mr. Fugu's final appearance.
- When Gazpacho appears to motivate Chowder to continue the competition, he's dressed as a Jedi.
- Just before his transmission ends, he states "Gotta go! Mother the Hutt is coming!" Mother the Hutt is a parody of Jabba the Hutt.
- The scene where Endive melts after being sprayed with orange soda is a reference to The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy throws water at the Wicked Witch of the West and she subsequently melts.
- The plot of this episode is a parody to the 1997 film Hands on a Hard Body: The Documentary.
- When the contestants were being chased by wiener dogs, Gorgonzola was caught despite being in front of Mung.
- before the wiener dogs get Gorgonzola, Stilton is not seen, but when Gorgonzola is being beaten up, he appears in front of Chowder.


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baby fox, bear, Creative Newborn Photography, Custom Baby Photography, football, newborn posing, woodland theme
Those first days in a Newborn babies life are so very special. Those tiny features will change so very quickly and capturing your little one during a Newborn session will be those portraits you will cherish as your baby grows. During a recent session I had a baby boy in my Buffalo area studio for his session and he slept through it all! Just sleepy slumber the whole time. He made my job so very easy.
He even gave me a couple of those precious smiles .
This baby boy made the perfect curled up little baby bunny too.
This football was secretly taken from grandpas collection, what a special keepsake image for a very proud grandpa!
It's almost like he is saying: "Gotcha grandpa." haha.
While it is often floral setups for newborn baby girls I love these greenery setups for little boys.
Mom asked for a little of a woodland and forest theme for a couple of her sessions images. Her baby boy made the perfect little bear and baby fox too.
Are you currently expecting and looking for a Newborn Photographer? I offer in studio Newborn sessions and in studio and outdoor Maternity, Children and Family sessions. I also specialize in Fairytale portraiture for children.
If you would like additional information on my sessions and rates please visit my website at www.gypsyscornerphotography.com or if you are ready to schedule your session please send me an email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
I look forward to hearing from you and would love to work with you!
If you would like to keep up with my recent work, you can also follow me on Facebook or Instagram.
Tam Nelson of Gypsy's Corner Photography is a Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Photographer, specializing in Fairytale portraiture serving the Buffalo NY, Williamsville NY, Amherst NY, Lancaster NY, Clarence NY and surrounding Western New York area.


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We're not about ensuring that people with the exact same interests and opinions meet. We're about bringing together different kinds of people, who share the same desire to meet, connect and go out with other people. Pick Your Candy got you covered this Halloween: a brand new premium CBD venue; a series of mini dates; after party with DJ included in entry ticket; snacks; licensed bar and heaps, heaps of fun!
So, for this speed dating Halloween Edition event, dress up in your favourite costume, bring along a friend or a group and pick your candy!
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Invite a friend or a group, it will be fun!
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I wanted to find information about leather-oriented clubs, bars and other kink resources online, and couldn't find any, in the earliest days of the Internet.
I saw a clear need to start gathering the information that was scattered and nearly completely lost during the bad years of AIDS, so I started tediously posting it online. It's heavily-biased toward San Diego's entire Leather/Rodeo/Imperial Court/Bears/Deaf community, but there are links that point elsewhere. Many of those links are long-dead.
This information is is wide, and it is DEEP. You're not going to believe how much information is in there. I tried to document every event, with its publicity, pictures (usually mine) and aftermath. I explained WHY I was doing this in a series of articles from way back at the beginning, This was my Mission Statement. As a much older man, I still have the same drive.
This gathering process lasted until 2002, at which point I gave that first site up. It was simply too much work. I changed gears, started fresh, and kept going.
I recently found that original site's pages and images, archived in its entirety on a Data DVD that I created in 2002. I have now posted it online for everyone's enjoyment. It's a real slice of how life was, way back then.
It's BIG (811 megabytes), and there are thousands of photos, articles and links. Be aware, that I'm planning to post MANY more CD's of archives as time goes by:
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Good morning
Wow what a lovely weekend it is. Yesterday was absolutely glorious, the sun shone all day and today looks like being exactly the same.
This is a card I made recently for mu Uncle's birthday -
For this card I have used -
- Hunkydory's Primrose Lane - A village stroll card kit
- gold mirri
- gold gems
Right I am off to enjoy the sunshine. Enjoy your day whatever the weather.
Crafty hugs


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Barnes & Noble Nook Slate Owners Can Soon Go Shopping on Google Play
The Nook HD and HD+ tablets would soon get the service of the Google Play Store. Barnes & Noble is delivering the Play Store to its devices, complete with videos, music, apps and ebooks.
Along with that, the devices will get Google services like Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube and the Chrome browser. So, all in all, Nook users would get more than what they started with, and gain access into a broader media ecosystem.
Some have questioned this move of Barnes & Noble, as the company had strived to have a strategic partnership with Microsoft.
However, Barnes & Noble's vice president of ebooks, Jim Hilt, says that this is the company's way of showing their commitment to the Android platform.
According to him, the company has been involved in "tremendous amount of work with Windows 8". Hilt says that the plan of Barnes & Noble to use more of Google's services is "consistent with our business, which has always been to bring the Nook reading or content service to all the platforms available."
Users can buy ebooks and digital magazines on Google Play too, but Hilt says that the company isn't perturbed by that fact. "We're incredibly confident that when people pick up a Nook device, they're going to use the Nook shopping experience," he explained.
The company said that even though the Nook devices would be integrated with Google Play, their Nook Video, which has movies and TV shows for purchase, will continue to offer its services. Those of you who own a Nook HD would be getting a notification of an over-the-air update.


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Kleanbowl Reviews
Kleanbowl is a 2-piece pet bowl system that claims to help your dog or cat eat healthier by eliminating bacteria buildup, while making cleanup a breeze for you.
About Kleanbowl
Using a separate frame and disposable refill bowl, the Kleanbowl system claims to eliminate germs and bacteria while your pet is eating, and to make the process easier and more convenient for you. How does it work?
Kleanbowl's Wipe-Klean stainless steel frame fits over their Nourish-Pet refill bowl, which serves 3 purposes: to keep the bowl in place while your dog or cat is eating, prevent spills, and to stop your pet from chewing on the inner bowl.
Then, after your pet's finished eating, lift the frame and dispose of the bowl. If you're eco-conscious, these bowls can also be composted, since they're natural, not made from trees, biodegradable, and soak-proof. And when it's time for your pet to eat again, simply use a fresh refill bowl.
Not only will this help keep your pet healthy, but their food and water will smell and taste better as well!
If you're thinking about buying Kleanbowl, you love your pet dearly and consider them a part of your family. But will you be doing them—or your bank account—any favors by placing an order?
We'll first address Kleanbowl's primary claim.
Are Pet Bowls Really That Dirty?
The Kleanbowl website cites an NSF International study that found pet bowls are the 4th dirtiest spot in the home. Note: A copy of this study was no longer available on the NSF website at the time of our research, so details couldn't be confirmed.
If you think about it though, this is perfectly reasonable. After all, you wouldn't continue using the same plate for each of your meals, day in and day out, without washing it. What about the same glass for drinking? Gross, right?
Just like us, dogs and cats have microbes and bacteria in their mouth, which can transfer to their bowls while they're eating. Over time, this bacteria can multiply and create an unhealthy (not to mention, unpleasant-tasting) environment for them—and for anyone who touches their bowl.
So, while we can't be sure that pet bowls are actually the 4th dirtiest item in the home, we can be sure that your pet's bowl needs to be cleaned often.
But this can be a pain. Can Kleanbowl's disposable bowls make the process any easier?
What are Kleanbowl's Nourish-Pet Refill Bowls Made From?
Other than telling us they're not made from trees, that they're biodegradable, and that they'll never soak through, Kleanbowl's manufacturer doesn't exactly spill the beans about the material their bowls are made from.
After just a little bit of digging, we learned that biodegradable dog bowls are fairly common, and might even be available at your local pet store. Generally, they're made of some type of sugar cane and corn formula, similar to traditional paper plates for humans.
While it's positive that these types of bowls are earth-friendly, ingesting too much of one can certainly make your dog sick. So if they like to chew on things (what's better than chewing on something that tastes like food?), disposable bowls like Kleanbowl might not be your best option.
Speaking of which, are there other options besides Kleanbowl?
Other Disposable Pet Bowls
Search online for "disposable pet bowl" or "sugar cane pet dish" and you'll receive hundreds of results.
The good news? Most of these options are less expensive than Kleanbowl, considering its high, non-refundable S&H charges.
The bad news? None are designed exactly the same, so they may have a tendency to move around when your pet is eating, and could also be prone to chewing.
Just how much S&H are we talking about here?
Kleanbowl's Cost
Kleanbowl is available in 3 different sizes: 8oz, 16oz, and 24oz.
One 2-piece Kleanbowl system is priced at $19.95 plus $7.95 S&H. During checkout, you'll also be able to purchase a second for an additional $7.95 S&H.
Each Kleanbowl you order will include 50 free liners.
Important note: Assuming you feed your pet twice per day, this means you'll run out of liners in less than a month. What do you do afterward?
We're not quite sure, since separate liners weren't available on the Kleanbowl website. They also didn't list any bowl sizes, so purchasing replacements locally might be more difficult than it seems.
We did, however, find one size available directly through Kinn's website (more about this in a moment).
Kleanbowl comes with a 30-day refund policy from the manufacturer, less S&H charges. Did you order the BOGO option? If you return them, you'll end up losing more in S&H charges than you'll get back as a refund!
If you'd like to request a refund, you'll need to contact Kinn's customer service at 913-312-0200.
Who is Kinn?
Kinn, based out of Overland Park, KS, has been in business since 2011, and offers a variety of products that are claimed to "strengthen the relationship between pets and their families," including Koala Collar and Kleanbowl.
Despite the length of time they've been in business, Kinn wasn't listed with the Better Business Bureau at the time of our research.
We did find 3 Kleanbowl reviews on Amazon, where the product had an average rating of 4 stars. Common compliments cited ease of use and healthier eating for pets, while one customer complained about the price of replacement bowls.
Will Kleanbowl Help Your Pet Eat Healthier & Happier?
As long as your dog doesn't have an allergy to sugar cane or corn, Kleanbowl's disposable bowls can help make their eating environment as sanitary as possible, while making cleanup a breeze for you.
However, just like if you ate off paper plates for each one of your meals, you'll pay for this convenience. Sure, each Nourish-Pet refill bowl might only cost a few cents, but this can add up quickly over the course of a month.
Instead, if you're looking for the cleanest and most cost-effective method of feeding your pet, you might want to consider a stainless steel bowl. These generally don't form scratches that can harbor bacteria, are inexpensive, and won't transfer odors to your dog's food.
Just like when you eat though, be sure to thoroughly wash your pet's bowl after each meal, and you'll keep them happy and healthy for a long time.
Did you give Kleanbowl a try? If so, tell us about your experience by writing a review below!


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As noted, each individual camouflage net offered by Keepshooting.com is an authentic piece of United States Military surplus. These nets were originally designed for and used by military personnel to provide an instant camouflage screen against air and ground observation. These camouflage nets have never before been issued and remain in their original packaging. They even include the identification stickers that provide general information regarding the product. Because they have never been issued, each net is completely free from use and is ready to serve.
Each individual camouflage net is constructed entirely from polyester and measures approximately 96 inches by 60 inches, providing 5,760 square inches of concealment. As noted, they are available in one of two different U.S. camouflage patterns – woodland camouflage and snow camouflage. The U.S. woodland camouflage pattern, also known as the M81 pattern, is a four-colored camouflage pattern that combines swaths of green, tan, brown and black and is intended for general cover in both temperate and tropical woodland environments. It is one of the world's most recognizable camouflage patterns and is still in use with the U.S. Navy as well as numerous foreign military forces. The U.S. snow camouflage pattern is a little less sophisticated. It is entirely white and was designed for use in arctic, snow-covered environments.
Interestingly, the identification stickers found on the packaging include the NATO Stock Number (NSN) for each individual camouflage net. An NSN is a 13-digit numerical code that identifies all standardized materials of supply that are recognized by NATO countries. Depending on which camouflage pattern you order, you will see one of two different NSNs. The NSN for the woodland camouflage model is 8415-01-280-3098. The NSN for the snow camouflage model is 8415-01-280-5234. These numbers identify the nets as "individual camouflage covers." Specifically, the "8415" identifies each net as a piece of individual equipment, while the "01" signifies the U.S. as the codification country. The remaining numbers represent the item number.
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|Return Policy
Returns are only accepted for defective products, and must be reported to us within 5 days of delivery. Products such as games and software are not accepted for returns once they are opened. Non import consoles and some accessories carry a manufacturer's warranty, and will also not be accepted for return or exchange. These products will clearly state its' return policy and/or warranty information in the product description.


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Renée Adorée (1898-1933)
This beautiful mademoiselle, Renée Adorée, was born Jeanne de la Fonte, in Lille, France on September 30th, 1898. Her parents were circus performers, and young Jeanne worked in the circus along with them, riding horses in the show and doing stunts. After a stint in the Folies-Bergères, and trying her hand at some stage work, she made a film in Australia, and knew from then on that a motion picture career was her goal. She went to Hollywood and began her first film, "The Strongest", in 1920. After a series of bit parts, Renée's biggest role came when she was cast as Melisande in King Vidor's classic "The Big Parade" (1925). Her scenes in the film were extraordinary and poignant; as a young French girl saying goodbye to her American soldier sweetheart, played by John Gilbert, as he goes off to battle with his men, she was completely believable and touching. Her acting in the film rocketed her to stardom, and ensured her cinema immortality.
Renée was married and divorced twice, including a marriage to Tom Moore, brother of Owen Moore. After a series of successful silents, including "La Bohème", (1926), "Mr. Wu" (1927) with Lon Chaney, and "The Show" (1927), Renée faltered in her transition to the sound era, perhaps due to increasingly poor health. She died tragically on October 5th, 1933 of tuberculosis. ~ Copyright © 2004 goldensilents.com
Vintage Bio from "Stars of the Photoplay" (1930): "Her parents were circus performers and she was born on a circus lot in Lille, France in 1898. She studied in several European countries while traveling with the show. Came to America after the World War and appeared in four plays before starting her picture career. Renee will go down in cinema history as Melisande of "The Big Parade." She is five feet, 2 inches, weighs 105 and has brown hair and blue eyes. Married Tom Moore in 1921 and divorced him in 1923. In 1927 she married William Gill and and divorced him in 1929."
Pagan, The (1929) .... Madge
Tide of Empire (1929) .... Josephita Guerrero
Spieler, The (1928) .... Cleo
... aka Spellbinder, The (1928/II) (UK)
Show People (1928) (uncredited) .... Cameo appearance
Mating Call, The (1928) .... Catherine
Michigan Kid, The (1928) .... Rose Morris
Cossacks, The (1928/I) .... Maryana
Forbidden Hours (1928) .... Marie de Floriet
Certain Young Man, A (1928) .... Henriette
Back to God's Country (1927) .... Renee DeBois
On Ze Boulevard (1927) .... Musette
Mr. Wu (1927) .... Wu Nang Ping
Heaven on Earth (1927) .... Marcelle
Show, The (1927) .... Salome
Flaming Forest, The (1926) .... Jeanne-Marie
Tin Gods (1926) .... Carita
Blarney (1926/II) .... Peggy Nolan
Exquisite Sinner (1926) .... Gypsy Maid
Boheme, La (1926) .... Musette
Blackbird, The (1926) .... Fifi
Renée Adorée and John Gilbert in the classic war film "The Big Parade" (1925)
Big Parade, The (1925) .... Melisande
Exchange of Wives (1925) .... Elise Moran
Parisian Nights (1925) .... Marie
Man and Maid (1925) .... Suzette
Excuse Me (1925) .... Francine
Bandolero, The (1924) .... Petra
Defying the Law (1924) .... Lucia Brescia
Man's Mate, A (1924) .... Wildcat
Women Who Give (1924) .... Becky Keeler
Eternal Struggle, The (1923) .... Andrée Grange
... aka Masters of Women (1923) (USA)
Six-Fifty, The (1923) .... Hester Taylor
Daydreams (1922) (as Renee Adoree) .... The Girl
Mixed Faces (1922) .... Mary Allen Sayre
Monte Cristo (1922) .... Eugénie Danglars, her daughter
... aka Count of Monte Cristo, The (1922)
Honor First (1922) .... Moira Serern
West of Chicago (1922) .... Della Moore
Self-Made Man, A (1922) .... Anita Gray
Made in Heaven (1921) .... Miss Lowry
Strongest, The (1920) .... Claudia
500 Pounds Reward (1918) .... Irene
To learn more about Renée Adorée visit her profile on The Internet Movie Database
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Cannoli and a Broken Computer
8 comments:
- Cynthia said...
Sorry to hear about your computer.
- November 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- glamah16 said...
Ouch.I was there last month!. Hope they can retrive the photos and files.
- November 30, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Dang..I'm so sorry your computer broke! That's the most frustrating thing, and to think all your photos were lost, after all the effort. Well, even though I can't see them, I'm sure they turned out great..so thanks for deep frying (or baking) with me this month!
- November 30, 2009 at 11:58 PM
sorry to hear about your computer :(
hopefully you restore the memory.
i want to see your cannoli! :)
- December 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM
- How To Eat A Cupcake said...
Oh no I'm sorry about your computer! I know that must be terribly frustrating! Good luck with it! :D
- December 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM
- Helene said...
Sorry to hear about your computer.
- December 2, 2009 at 5:50 PM
- Melanie said...
Sorry about your computer. I hope you can restore all of your stuff. I have carbonite that backs up all my stuff offline.
- December 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM
- Barbara said...
Love the cartoon!
At least you have a sense of humor about the whole thing. I often feel like beating up on my computer and it isn't even broken.
- December 5, 2009 at 10:10 AM


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– Welcome to Hay House Farm –
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You're feeling so guilty, aren't you? Wishing you hadn't booked?
But, what if you could leave your dog somewhere where he could have a fabulous holiday of his own? Somewhere where he would be cared for, loved and pampered, just like he is with you. Somewhere in a safe, beautiful, rural location, with acres of land for him to enjoy, fully-fenced paddocks to run free in, and all the comforts and luxuries you provide for him at home? You would go on holiday with complete peace of mind then, wouldn't you? Well, read on, because you have just found exactly what you have been looking for!
Welcome to Hay House Farm – Canine Country Retreat!
Sumptuous, exclusive, dog home boarding, for very special dogs, just like yours.


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Boost Your Bust Review – Get Bigger Breasts in 1 Month
Why let something in life hold you back if there's a simple solution? To all the women out there: If you think you have to settle for your current cup size you're wrong. Of course there's the option of taking drastic steps and going under the knife. But think before...read more
Purhome x 1000 Water Filter – An In-Depth Investigation
By giving the purihome X 1000 water high capacity, whole house water filtration system a try, you can ensure that your home is always supplied with clean water. This product comes from puriteam, which happens to be a large well-known company in this industry. Flow...read more
1000 Calorie Challenge – Is it Worth The Effort?
Unless you have been completely detached from the world in the last couple of months, you must have heard about the 1000 Calorie Challenge. This latest workout regime is famed to be one of the most effective fitness programs to help you lose weight, and build muscle....read more
Body By Boyle onlineBody by Boyle – Is It a Good Deal?
Maintaining the ideal physique is naturally a top priority for virtually everybody, but more so for athletes who wish to effectively regulate their weight and fitness levels which obviously optimizes their performance. To this end Body by Boyle has attempted to...read more
Stairmaster 4400pt – Pocket Rocket or Dud?
The Stairmaster 4400pt is one piece of equipment that you may want to consider if you intend to overhaul your fitness life. The equipment enables you to achieve a higher level of fitness by helping you mimic intense stair climbing, which has been known to burn...read more
Muscle Imbalances Revealed – What You Need to Know
Are you a fitness trainer? Do you find it hard to get your clients through fitness plateaus? Is injuries part of the problem for your clients? Well, one solution claims to be the program of Muscle Imbalances Revealed. In this article, we will investigate this program...read more
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Letters to the Editor
Stand up against threats to freedom
Benjamin Franklin said, "Those who would trade freedom for security deserve neither freedom nor security."
School bus cameras and license plate readers are not protection but a relinquishment of the right of every person to live his life free of government surveillance.
No person in this country who is not in custody should be watched by the government, nor should his whereabouts be tracked or trackable by the government unless there is a reasonable basis to believe he or she has committed a crime.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution protect the people against the government. Intrusive cameras anywhere limit everyone's right to move about freely and set the stage for more intrusion into our lives.
The newspaper defends freedom of the press. It should also stand against these public cameras and the surveillance of thousands of people, none of whom have committed a crime.
Robert G. Sable
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Best Kids Parties: Wish Upon a Star
Krishann has a fairy tale to tell us: Once upon a time there was a "Celebration of Wishes" in honor of a little princess getting her wish which was to have the same last name as her daddy…
On August 28, 2011 my husband married the two of us {I came with a bonus!}. Not long after that we began the step-parent adoption process and on August 26, 2011 the adoption was finalized and our daughter Jalayla officially became a Briscoe. She was so excited and spent the next few days telling everyone she could spell her last name. That Monday, August 29, 2011, I made my way to the Social Security office and changed my last name too. For the party we had a princess wish theme because princesses are known for wishing and in fairy tales (and sometimes in real life too) when you wish upon a star you often get your heart's desire.
To decorate we used lots of sparkly stars, princess wands, ribbon, and banners made out of scrapbook paper. We also had a wall of wishes. Prior to the festivities guests shared their childhood and grown up wishes which were placed on stars in the entryway. For the dessert table I made a cupcake wrapper garland. The invites were sent electronically using Paperless Post and for activities the children decorated fairy wands, crowns and decorated their own cupcake which they each got to take home in a cupcake container.
The princesses also got their own tiaras and together the princes and princesses excitedly posed for pictures in the "photo-booth". For lunch we enjoyed various salads including chicken and bow-tie pasta, Italian, Greek, and fruit salads, chicken wings, pulled pork sliders, star shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and to drink pink lemonade and juice boxes. For dessert we ate cupcakes, cake, Oreo pops, marshmallow pops, brownies, gummy frog princes, peach cobbler and sugar cookies.
Jalayla's closest friends and our friends and family we're all there to celebrate this special day in our lives. We wanted to be surrounded by people who have supported and continue to support us in our journey as a family. We were so blessed to have family and friends help with the planning, decorations, activities, food preparation and even the cleaning. That day there was such an outpouring of love for our daughter. We felt and still feel so grateful and so blessed. That night after we said our prayers and good nights she smiled at me and said "this was the best party and best day ever".
And they lived happily ever after (most of the ). The end.
Congratulations to you all! Thanks Krishann!
(Images: Reader Krishann)


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Wizards Downed By 76ers 109-97: An 0-17 Road Record Reflected In Confidence Levels
"We fell behind and lost some of our confidence. We didn't make plays, we didn't make shots. Their guards got in the paint and destroyed us." – Flip Saunders
On Wednesday night, the Wizards lost 109-97 to the Philadelphia 76ers, falling to 0-17 on the road. Despite Andre Iguodala's absence and the entire Wizards roster being healthy for the first time, the script was familiar: 1) Washington keeps the game close until some point during the fourth quarter; 2) during a timeout huddle, the players collectively decide that "defense" is no longer as important as taking "contested, off-balance shots"; 3) Washington loses in a slow, plodding fashion, as the opposing team shoots free throws for the last three minutes of the game.
I tried something new last night: while drinking (not the new part), I attempted to chart each Wizards' offensive possession. Though my notes deteriorated late in the fourth quarter as my IV of Knob Creek was nearly tapped out, there was some wisdom to be found in my possession tracking. The results of that sophomoric effort, and other random tidbits, in bullet form:
- Numbers that seemed important prior to the game: 1) the Wizards winning their last five games versus the 76ers, including two overtime games this season; 2) this was the 76ers first home game since December 17th; 3) the Wizards were 6.5 point underdogs
- The Wizards scored 97 points on 90 possessions. By my primitive math skills, this amounts to a 107.8 ORtg (points per 100 possessions), good for 11th in the League if Washington played an Iguodala-less Philadelphia for 82 games a season.
- Washington's ball movement was good last night. The team recorded 26 assists on 40 made field goals and committed only 12 turnovers. But, some of the turnovers could have been avoided: three TO's from Lewis/Blatche/Hinrich came on passes to no one in particular, where the ball sailed out of bounds. Hinrich tried to force a couple passes in the pick-and-roll, which were easily intercepted. Lewis was also called for a charge three times, though two of those were questionable.
- Kirk Hinrich, streak-shooter — he started 5-5 from the field and finished 5-11, going 0-4 with two turnovers in the fourth quarter.
- Kyle already did a nice job chronicling Andray Blatche's amazing ability to put up a decent stat line and still frustrate the hell out of you. My game chart suggests that Blatche's ability in this regard comes from his propensity to 'get himself started' in the offense by taking long 2s, making no effort to get to the free throw line, and letting Elton Brand dribble and rebound around him.
- See: Kevin Seraphin's nine minutes of playing time in place of Blatche, a substitution which came after Brand dropped 10 points plus a couple offensive rebounds on 'Dray in the first quarter.
- Reason why the Wizards lost: 0.567. This number represents the 76ers free throw rate (free throw attempts divided by field goal attempts) last night. Philly shot an absurd 38 free throws on 67 field goal attempts, while Washington shot 18 free throws on 82 field goal attempts. John Wall and Kirk Hinrich accounted for 11 of the 18 free throw attempts.
- As point guards, Wall and Hinrich cannot be the only players making a concerted effort to get to the rim, especially when they are the team's best (only?) perimeter defenders. When Wall or Hinrich misses in the lane, it can lead to easy transition opportunities for the opposition. Last night, Jrue Holiday killed the Wizards in precisely these kinds of transition situations. Holiday finished the game with 26 points on 10-14 shooting, four rebounds, and nine assists.
- Something which Flip Saunders should read and send to all the players: this Sports Illustrated article on Ohio State — the team that leads the nation in free throw rate. Can you imagine if each Wizards player had to review the film from each of their fouls? McGee and Blatche would never leave the team facility.
- Good quote from the SI article. To borrow a phrase from the critically acclaimed film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood — "MESSAGE!":
Matta's secret to whistle-avoidance goes beyond merely having long, athletic players and telling them not to foul. One of the foundations of his philosophy came from something he heard while serving as an assistant at Butler in the early '90s, and listening to the Indianapolis radio show of then-Pacers coach Larry Brown. "If you can guard your man when he doesn't have the ball," Matta recalls Brown saying, "then it's 10 times easier to guard him when he gets the ball." The point being: You avoid fouls and play effective D if you're in quality position ahead of time, not reacting after your man catches a pass. That kind of preparedness can only be achieved through a combination of effort, mental sharpness and advance scouting.
- The matchup between rookies John Wall and Evan Turner was unremarkable, again. Wall had a good game, with 18 points on 6-14 shooting, 14 assists, and only one turnover. I liked how Wall started taking the ball to the rim after going 1-3 from behind the arc early on. Turner was virtually non-existent in 27 minutes of play, scoring only two points on 1-5 shooting.
- As should be expected from a rookie, Wall's defense leaves something to be desired. Given his amazing athletic ability, I think he knows he can be a lockdown defender and a terror in the passing lanes. But sometimes while playing those passing lanes, Wall is guilty of peeking at the ball and letting his man get past him.
- Josh Howard did not return in the second half after playing 12 minutes in the first half. The reason? Knee soreness. Let's hope it is nothing serious.
- Rashard Lewis took full advantage of Iguodala's absence, putting up 18 points on 7-11 shooting and ten rebounds. He also had five turnovers through a combination of errant passes and offensive fouls, but two of the three charge calls were highly questionable. Lewis going 2-4 from deep was encouraging, as the Wizards need a 3-point threat other than Nick Young.
- Outlier stat of the night: Andres Nocioni led the 76ers in rebounding with 10. I don't know how the hell this happened.


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Debra McCallum, Director of ISSR, Director of the Capstone Poll, Senior Research Social Scientist
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Research Interests
Dr. McCallum has served as the director of ISSR for over 20 years and is also responsible for projects conducted by the Capstone Poll. She is a social psychologist interested in social influence, social-psychological aspects of health behavior and outcomes, safety and well-being of children and youth, and evaluations of education and community intervention programs. Dr. McCallum earned a BA from Furman and a PhD in social psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Joan Barth, Senior Research Social Scientist
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Dr. Barth is a developmental social psychologist interested in social-emotional development, gender differences in science and math education experiences, adolescent risk behaviors, children's decision-making skills, education contexts, and neuro-cognitive development in young children. She is involved in the evaluation of a variety of education initiatives at ISSR and is affiliated with the social and developmental programs in the psychology department, where she mentors both undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Barth earned a BS in psychology, an MS in social psychology, and a PhD in developmental psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Anneliese Bolland, Assistant Research Social Scientist, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research
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Research Interests
Dr. Bolland has experience organizing, managing, and merging large, longitudinal data sets. Her research interests include hard-to-reach populations and factors that affect them. She is the data archivist for the Mobile Youth and Poverty Study at ISSR. Dr. Bolland earned a BA in political science and psychology, an MA in communication studies, and a PhD in educational research from The University of Alabama.
Michael Conaway, Project Coordinator for Capstone Poll
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Research Interests
Mr. Conaway is responsible for the management of Capstone Poll projects. His primary interests include the measurement of choice and value, the impact of the survey designer, interviewer, and respondent on construct validity, and the measure and mismeasure of public knowledge and attitudes regarding history, religion, and science.
Sarah Dunlap, Research Associate
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Research Interests
Sarah is a research associate at ISSR who provides research support for program evaluation and project coordination efforts. Her interests include cognitive development and gender issues. Sarah earned a BS in psychology and a master's degree in cognitive psychology at The University of Alabama.
Doug Gibler, Professor
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Research Interests
Doug Gibler is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Alabama in the Institute for Social Science Research. His research interests focus on the causes and consequences of international conflict and the international factors that contribute to intrastate conflict and state development. He has written articles that have appeared in such journals as the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, International Studies Quarterly, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, and the Journal of Politics, and his research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Folke Bernadotte Academy, and the HF Guggenheim Foundation. His most recent book, The Territorial Peace, is currently available from Cambridge University Press.
Jane Daquin, Assistant Professor
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Research Interests
Dr. Daquin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice who is interested in the institutional experiences of offenders under correctional supervision and its impact on offender reentry. Specifically, her research focuses the role of mental illness on prison misconduct and prison victimization, the institutional experiences of the aging prison population, and the effects of experienced and vicarious victimization of prisoners on post-release outcomes. Dr. Daquin earned her BA in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University at Albany, an MS in Criminal Justice, and a PhD in Criminal Justice & Criminology from Georgia State University.
Garrett Quenneville, Research Associate
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Research Interests
Garrett is a research associate at ISSR. His prior research has included metropolitan development, judicial processing, and program evaluation. His work generally includes the management and analysis of large datasets. Garrett earned a BA in economics from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.
Jeffrey Parker, Associate Professor, ISSR Associate
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Research Interests
Dr. Parker is a developmental social psychologist whose research explores children's and adolescents' experiences and adjustment with friends and other peers. Dr. Parker has also been extensively involved in bullying prevention and reduction efforts in middle schools and regularly conducts workshops on these topics for students, teachers, and other professionals.
Kelsey Chappetta, Graduate Assistant
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Research Interests
Kelsey is a doctorate student in the social psychology program and is a graduate assistant at ISSR. Her current research focuses on how gender stereotypes play a role in video games. Other research interests include gender roles, computer-mediated communication, romantic relationships, and attraction. Kelsey earned her BS from the University of New Orleans, her MS from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and her MA from the University of Alabama.
Tess Gemberling, Graduate Assistant
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Research Interests
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Hwaheun Kim, Graduate Assistant
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Hwaheun is a fifth-year student in the developmental science concentration at UA. Hwaheun received her BA from the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in anthropology and sociology and a minor in violin. Hwaheun earned her MA in experimental (developmental) psychology at UA in 2014. Hwaheun is interested in adolescents' peer relationship and friendship and has focused her research on young adolescents' friendship jealousy. She is also interested in adolescents' STEM academic and career development.


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Android is open. But is Android safe? Depends on whom you ask. A new paper – presented by a team of researchers at Duke University, Penn State University, and Intel Labs – has found that a goodly portion of Android applications share location and user information with advertisers. The study focused specifically on 30 popular Android apps; of those 30 apps, 15 apparently transmitted user data without first notifying the user.
"Android's coarse grained access control provides insufficient protection against third-party applications seeking to collect sensitive data," the research team noted. In a statement to the BBC, Google said that "Android has taken steps to inform users of this trust relationship and to limit the amount of trust a user must grant to any given application developer."
"We also provide developers with best practices about how to handle user data," Google reps added.
Android has grown in leaps and bounds in recent months. According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 200,000 new Android devices are sold every day. Meanwhile, research firm Gartner has speculated that Android will finish 2010 with a 17.7 percent market share; by 2014, the OS will be featured on 29.6 percent of all smartphones, Gartner analysts said.
Google often touts the openness of the Android OS – especially in contrast to Apple's iOS, which tech guru Tim Bray has called a "walled garden." Earlier this year, Bray signed on with Google, and promptly wrote a long blog post on Android, pointing specifically to the accessibility of the platform, its friendliness to developers, and the increasing quality of Android applications.
"[Google is] now too big to be purely good or in fact purely anything," Bray wrote in the post. "I'm sure that tendrils of stupidity and evil are even now finding interstitial breeding grounds whence they will emerge to cause grief." Still, he called Android as "unambiguously a good thing as the tangled wrinkly human texture of the Net can sustain just now."


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At this time, Raviv has probably already landed in Davao City.
He will be in Mindanao for 2 weeks to a month—which is like eons for Randy and me. The longest stretch of time we've been separated from him is 24-48 hours only. So this definitely is a big deal for us. That's why when Mom and Dad asked us whether Raviv could vacation with them during the summer, it took Randy and me a long time to decide. But eventually, we caved in. Sending him there is the rational thing to do because:
1) Summer is a busy time for Randy and me—we will be away the whole day and will be doggone tired when we get home;
2) Raviv has no dedicated yaya; and
3) His cousins are also vacationing at my parents', and he would definitely have fun with them, just as he always has.
But these valid reasons didn't make it easy on us—we still had separation anxieties! Especially because Raviv has been such a darling the past days. That or because I took to heart what I said on my previous post. He has been saying the sweetest and funniest things that would leave me in awe and good vibes.
Like last Thursday night as I was putting him to sleep, we were talking about our activity last Tuesday and being the "winning" it.
I: Would you be happy if you would be the winner?
Raviv: A little.
I, surprised: Why just a little? Won't winning make you very, very happy?
Raviv: Because of the (other) kids, they'll be sad. How about all of us win? So all of us would be happy?
Nadurog ang puso ko. To think he didn't even befriend the other kids he would feel sorry about. They never even talked or played. Raviv has such a generous and unselfish heart, my own (often frozen) heart melted. Haaay.
Then he showed me the wound on his foot that he said was ouchy. He asked me to include it in our bedtime prayer. After praying for the healing of his wound, I also thanked God for him. He heard me thank God for giving me such a handsome, smart and sweet boy. Out loud, I also prayed to God to help me be the mom that Raviv deserves, and for Raviv to forgive me during the times I hurt his feelings.
Maya-maya misty-eyed na si Ravivo. Then he covered his eyes and sobbed.
I: Raviv, why are you crying?
Raviv, with a serious face na parang pangmatanda na, and nodding his head slowly: That was a good prayer. It was a good prayer, Nanay.
Then last night, as I was bathing him to prepare him for bed…
I: (loud sigh while bathing Raviv)
Raviv: I know why you did that, 'Nay.
I: Why?
Raviv: Because I'm leaving. I'm sorry about that.
He looked sooo serious and guilty that I wanted to smile and cry at the same time. And just as he was about to sleep last night…
Raviv: Nay, pupu. (Andaming nakaing honeydew!)
I: OK, you go to the toilet na. Just call me when you're done.
Raviv: But I want you to come with me. I'm scared.
I: Don't be scared. Besides 'di ba I'm gonna cry here on bed pa because you are going to leave us?
Raviv: Hmmm, how about you sit and cry (in the toilet) while you watch me pupu?
Of course, that's what happened. Except for the crying part because that statement of his made me crack up.
Hay Raviv. We miss you already!!!


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19th Century 'Old Church of Urquhart' Boasts Huge Business Potential
Friday, August 8th, 2014
on behalf of Bell Ingram
Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, two miles from the medieval village of Urquhart, lies Parrandier – a 19th Century church with a twist.
Having undergone a drastic conversion, Parrandier now boasts incredible business potential for anyone looking to run a small Bed & Breakfast or to lease out the self-catering apartment for extra income.
Boasting seven impressive bedrooms (three of which are en-suite), two bathrooms, two lounge rooms, a main kitchen, an office and an apartment, this converted church also offers copious amounts of room for storage.
The building also lies on two acres of land featuring a pond, a stream and a whole hillock along with a fully operational bell tower, reinforcing its ecclesiastical ties and providing stunning views across the surrounding countryside.
This hidden gem is on the market with estate agents, Bell Ingram, for offers over £595,000.
Joanne Stennett of Bell Ingram's Inverness office said: "Parrandier is an incredibly unusual property that I think will generate a lot of interest from both home-buyers and people looking to set up a business.
"The scale of this property makes for a great business opportunity for buyers or potential big families looking for lots of space.
"The separate entrances between the main flat and the integral apartment – which can easily be developed and expanded – is also a key selling point as it would help potential landlords maintain their privacy should they choose to rent out the apartment.
"As well, the two roads leading into the property provide separate drive ways for tenants to enter the property and park their vehicles at their leisure."
Parrandier has managed to maintain its traditional feel and impressive architecture despite its modern and quirky conversion.
The traditional style of the church windows allow for plenty of light to the front of the building while the double glazed windows around the sides ensure a bright feel throughout the remainder of the property.
The main entrance boasts large gothic wooden doors which give a medieval and rustic feel to the property, reminding buyers that the impressive building dates back to the mid-1800's.
Despite its medieval appearance, the conversion has ensured that the property is exquisitely modern inside.
A prime example of this contemporary conversion is the sauna which can be found in the en-suite bathroom of the master bedroom and provides a haven of relaxation.
The location simply adds to the charm of this property found just ten minutes away from the white sandy beaches of the Moray Firth. Its position, 44 miles from Inverness, also means buyers can be in the city in under an hour with transport links throughout the UK.
Andreas Peter, the current owner of the Old Church, added: "We hope Parrandier church will provide as much happiness to the next owners as it has me. Between the tranquil setting and the sheer amount of space inside, this property should tick many boxes for prospective buyers.
"We've ran a successful B&B with a self-catering apartment here providing us with a steady income but for us, it's time to move.
"I hope whoever or whatever the church is used for in the future, they will enjoy it as much as possible and indulge in the uniqueness of the home."
Despite being tucked away in the countryside, this church conversion offers the best of both worlds with transport links very nearby.
There is also a full planning consent in place indefinitely meaning there is the possibility for three apartments or a small hotel with up to nine bedrooms to be created.
For more information and to register an interest in the property, prospective purchasers should contact Bell Ingram's Inverness office on 01463 717 799.
Established 112 years ago, Bell Ingram has 130 professional staff across 11 UK offices, including chartered surveyors, estate and forestry managers, architects, green energy specialists and estate agents.
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