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A Picture Worth A Thousand Words
Hamline Midway mural tells the story of overcoming challenges
Approximately 20 years ago, on the way to Hamline University's library, Freweini Sium felt so unsafe in the neighborhood that she took a bus on the short stretch on University Avenue. Today, however, she walks the neighborhood without hesitation, because today, Sium owns the block.
Sium moved to America from Ethiopia, looking to follow her dream of becoming successful and independent. Although she began her journey to success studying to be an electrical engineer, opportunity turned her into an entrepreneur. Someone showed her the building on the corner of University and Snelling, which extends almost the entire block, and after much deliberation, she bought it with the help of her father. Over the years, through hard work, numerous setbacks and sheer determination, she has transformed the run-down building into a vibrant address that now houses more than 20 small businesses.
Listening to the tremendous challenges Sium faced securing capital to renovate the business one is struck by the question: Do minority female entrepreneurs pay a higher premium for access to capital? Banks and nonprofits told her they didn't fund real estate yet were known to have given loans to other businesses, and she paid a high premium for some short-term loans. Finally, after being rejected by area banks, she secured a loan from Vision Bank with the help of Mohamed Amin, a social entrepreneur.
Sium also faced the challenges of operating a business. When she couldn't find someone to run her beauty salon, she went to school and earned the credentials to do so herself. Now she operates a thriving business and is a sought-after stylist.
While visiting Los Angeles, Sium came across a unique ethnic mall and wanted to bring the concept to Minnesota. Thus began her next big challenge of creating AJ International Mall. Her vision for the mall is to have a mix of complementary businesses that can do business with each other. Fifteen of the 17 mini stores currently in the mall are occupied by businesses from different cultures, and sell products such as clothing or cell phones, or offer services such as henna tattoos. The two new challenges she's now working on are how to market the retail stores so that they can be profitable and how to address parking issues, so customers have a pleasant shopping experience. But like the challenges she's encountered before, she is facing them straight on.
The building Sium owns is part of the Hamline Midway Murals initiative — a public art project that pairs immigrant business owners with artists to create a "gallery" of murals that tell the stories of the Little Africa Business and Cultural District. The mural that adorns the exterior of her building embodies the spirit of Sium and provides a warm, vibrant welcome to people entering Snelling Avenue.
The mural's — and Sium's — message to Minnesota is this: Dream big, work hard and keep your eye on the prize. Success will come in beautiful, vibrant ways.


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text: "Outstanding" service from Hazlemere Commercial on Hyde Park Towers renovation Supplying premium quality architectural aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for decades, High Wycombe-based Hazlemere Commercial has won respect throughout the industry for its impressive track record of successfully completed projects for schools, colleges, universities and local authorities – but it also excels at renovating residential buildings too. Late last year, in line with the requirements of CDM 2015, the firm carried out a thorough-going £925,000 + VAT rejuvenation of the Hyde Park Towers property development – a 1970s-built medium-rise residential block on London's busy Bayswater Road overlooking Hyde Park, now home to 60 high-end apartments and a luxurious penthouse in what has now become one of the capital's most desirable areas. The extensive renovation project involved the removal of the building's existing steel windows, and replacing them with Sapa Dualframe 75 Si white polyester-coated aluminium alternatives. The firm also replaced several external doors with Sapa Crown aluminium double glazed residential doors, and fitted two sets of new Sapa Crown aluminium sliding patio doors to the penthouse. In addition, Hazlemere Commercial carried out associated works including scaffolding, redecoration, and the installation of a new fire detection system, all in accordance with the latest building regulations. Hazlemere's Commercial Division won praise from Levy, the property management firm who hired it for the project: "We have found that Hazlemere were refreshingly co-operative and attentive to our needs and to our residents," commented Gary Barlow, Associate with Levy's Building Consultancy team. "The firm was conscientious and thorough in their work with excellent attention to detail. Hazlemere's methodology of phasing work into four stages worked very well, ensuring that scaffolding wasn't in place for the whole duration of the project. Their handling of the whole process was exemplary and the service at each stage was outstanding." Hazlemere Sales Director Tony Beale commented: "It was fantastic collaborating with Levy on this project, and both they and the residents of Hyde Park Towers were a joy to work with. We look forward to doing so again in the future." Hazlemere Commercial: For further information, more news and contact details ...» News title: - "Outstanding" service from Hazlemere Commercial on Hyde Park Towers renovationSubmitted by: - Hazlemere Commercial Date published:- 01/03/2017 09:09:40


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Lanscaping, nearly completed
We've nearly completed all the landscaping projects we had. The front is 100% completed, and the back is about 90%. All that's left to do in the back is wait for the tree to come and be planted, and then put in the 2 bushes that we've ordered - those will be coming at...read more
The best French Toast in Toronto
After our trip to Quebec City and researching and eating the best French Toast I've ever eaten - sorry mom - at Panache, I decided to embark on a mission to find the best in Toronto. My research led me to School in Liberty Village. I ordered the Crunchy French Toast....read more
Heart & Stroke Foundation – Big Bike ride! Donations needed ASAP!
Wow! What a tremendous show of support for such a great cause. Because of your donations, my original goal was completely destroyed! I've surpassed the original $500 goal, and upped it to $750. Well, that $750 goal has come and gone, and now I've set a new goal, and...read more
Canadian political debate on CBC was less than impressive
Let me start off by saying that I don't care what anyone's political views are. That's not what this post is about. This evening on CBC was the much talked about, seemingly annual, political debate. The Conservatives, Liberals, NDP, and Quebecois parties were...read more
Apple is about to lose an iPhone 4 customer
I've been growing more disgruntled with my iPhone 4 running iOS 4.2.1. In fact, it's specifically with the e-mail features where things are lacking. My main gripe is about how the system doesn't allow or have functionality to use multiple signatures. So when I reply...read more
2010 is coming to an end
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What is wrong with the Canadian Federal Government re: Vaughan By-Election
It doesn't matter who Rosalee or I voted for. That's not the point of this article. The situation No, this has nothing to do with Jersey-shore characters. Back in 2007 we received the keys to our brand new house in the brand new sub-division we bought in. We...read more
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The chest muscle group is one of the major muscle groups of the body and chest exercises are an important part of a complete, total body workout.
If you're in a hurry, you can do a simple chest press, a lat row, and an abdominal exercise, and have your entire upper body workout done in less than 10 minutes. This is because the chest press brings your arms and shoulders into the workout, as does the lat row.
In the exercise video above, Matt and I show how to perform these exercises while protecting your neck and back from injury so you can work out long into the future without pain.
The added bonus that not many people know is that if you're doing these right you're going to be using your abs, so you'll get some core work in too. Two for one!
The Chest Muscles, also known as the Pectoralis Muscles, start from the breast bone and connect to the front of each arm bone (humerous).
Chest muscles pull your arms toward the mid-line of your body. It doesn't matter what direction you're coming from: if your arms are coming towards the center of your body, you're using your chest.There are a variety of ways you can exercise these muscles, using your own body weight, weights, or an exercise band or tube.
Strong chest muscles are important to performing countless, daily tasks with ease, and they help us to do things like:
- hold an object up in front of you
- pick your baby out of the crib
- push an object forward
- close a door
- do push-ups
- swim
- row
- box
- hug
They're key to upper body support and your ability to stand and sit upright and maintain good posture.
To get the most out of the exercises in the video:
- Move slowly through your entire range of motion to create maximum tension (about a 2-second push and a 2-second release).
- Hold it for a second at both the beginning and the end of the movement
To get the strength and tone that you're looking for:
- Start out using a weight or band that allows you to do no more than 20 repetitions.
- If you can do more than 20 repetitions, it's time to increase the weight or the tension.
- To get more muscle / more strength, aim for a weight that allows you to do a maximum of 8-12 repetitions no more.
- Research shows that no more than 2 sets of the above recommended repetitions are necessary for strength gains. Not to mention, it's most time efficient!
Written Descriptions for Chest Press Exercise Video
Chest Press on a Bench
- With weight in each hand, lie on the bench and bring the elbows down to just below the shoulders. You should feel a slight stretch in your front shoulder, but not too much.
- Bring your rib cage back to touch the bottom ribs to the bench as much as possible. You'll feel your abdominals activating slightly here.
- Keep the shoulder blades on the bench as much as possible throughout the exercise (even when you're pushing the weight up).
- Press the weights up to straighten the arms. Keep the hands in line with the breastbone at the top.
Chest Press with a band
- Wrap the band around a sturdy post or tie a knot in the middle of the band and shut it firmly into a door
- Stand tall with abdomen slightly in, lower ribs pulled back, and shoulders back and down
- Start with the elbows back and the hands in line with the breastbone.
- Press the band forward to straighten the arms and bring the hands towards each other in front.
Chest Press on a Ball Do only if you have good balance, core strength, and are strong in the exercises above
- With weight in both hands, sit on the ball and then walk the feet forward until the back and neck are supported.
- Pull the abdomen slightly in.
- Place your weight on both sides of each foot evenly.
- Lengthen the spine by reaching the tailbone towards the knees.
Chest Press with one Foot on a Ball* *Do these at your own risk and only if you've successfully practiced other balancing exercises and have good core strength. You first must be able to do a plank on the floor, and push-ups on your toes. This is general information and does not in any way count as personalized instruction from us.
- Start by lying on your belly, on the ball.
- With a stable torso and in plank position, walk forward on your hands until your toes are on the ball.
- Keep the abdomen slightly in, ribs back, all leg muscles activated and knees straight.
- Place your hands in line with the breastbone and slightly wider than the shoulders.
- Only after the body is stable, pick up one foot.
- Perform push ups.
- Return to start, repeat with other foot.
Don't forget: It's recommended that you talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program. This is basic exercise information for the general public. If you have injuries or other physical limitations, this exercise may not be appropriate.


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Moving into Construction: Design/Build
Next week, construction begins at one of our design/build projects at nearby Canyon Estates. The work at this single family home in South Orange County will incorporate a clean and inviting design aesthetic, as seen in the rendering of the new master bath below.
With a color and material palette featuring soft tones, modern Porcelanosa tiles, and Duravit and Hansgrohe fixtures, the space has an updated and contemporary feel in the context of a spa-like atmosphere.
Silestone quartz surfaces in will serve as the surround for the undermount tub, as well as the countertop for the new custom vanity with dual sinks.
A new fireplace, as well as built-in cabinetry and new finishes at the bedroom add to the master suite transformation, which is slated for completion in early summer.
We'll be sharing construction progress updates in the meanwhile... starting with demolition next week!
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Babyhood Ergo Grouper Bath & Stand
The Babyhood Ergo Grouper Bath & Stand is a large wide and deep size for the most robust babies. With it's non slip ripple, baby is safer and easy grip handles make the bath easier to hold!
Babyhood Ergo Grouper Bath Features
- large wide and deep size for the most robust babies
- non slip ripple so baby is safer and less slippery
- easy grip handles making the bath easier to hold
- non slip rubber legs so it is stable and sturdy to use on the floor, on a counter top or on the grouper bath stand
- easy to use drain and plug so no heavy lifting to empty the bath when bath time is over
Babyhood Ergo Grouper Bath Stand Features
- the best back saving bath stand ever as it brings baby to you as it is higher
- stable and super sturdy so no slipping or collapsing whilst in use
- easy storage with easy fold down mechanism
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Reviewing the government3 min read . Updated: 23 Sep 2009, 09:52 PM IST
Reviewing the government
Reviewing the government
The end of the second quarter, 30 September, is just a few days away. It's the three-monthly home stretch for companies as they race to meet quarterly targets of sales, profits, cost-controls and other performance targets. While this is true for all companies—big and small —there is additional pressure on publicly listed firms, as a plethora of stakeholders —shareholders, money managers, rating agencies, creditors, auditors, regulators, media—watch with hawk eyes the data that companies will release in the weeks to come. And, come December (and March and June), the whole cycle will repeat. It's a relentless treadmill. As one CEO quipped, in a corporate take on the popular Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (which came to be known as QSQT), "We are living in a world of QSQT (Quarter Se Quarter Tak)"!
Cut to our government. Or more accurately, governments in plural, thousands of them: Union, state governments, at least 5,000 urban local governments, and 600,000 village governments. Collectively, these governments manage funds to the tune of over Rs20 trillion, in the current fiscal year, give or take a few thousand crores. The total banking deposit base in India was about Rs40 trillion (March), which means that our governments spend 50% of our national deposit base. Every year.
Each government raises resources and spends them on a variety of public obligations. Each has many stakeholders, the primary ones being the citizens. Each has a management of elected representatives and administrative professionals. Each makes promises of performance every year.
Unfortunately, because no standard performance yardsticks are applied, these promises are anecdotal, sporadic and never strung together into any coherent measurement framework, thereby making performance accountability weak and enforced only once every five years via the ballot box.
Some may argue that the budget and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports are strong accountability instruments. True, but there is a difference between statutory accountability that is focused on probity and performance measurement. Also, the budget is essentially seen as an instrument of promise, rather than of performance —the parenthetical revised and final estimates are rarely discussed, given the overwhelming attention given to the promises. As to CAG reports, while the quality is outstanding, the periodicity and timing makes it less visible in the public eye—imagine if we got an audited statement of Infosys for the year ended March 2008 in June 2009. It's like reading last year's newspaper.
Many people talk of Right to Information (RTI) as an example of accountability in government. Unfortunately, while RTI was a historic victory, it is not a sufficient accountability tool. Imagine if a shareholder wanted to know how Reliance Industries was performing, and Mukesh Ambani asked him to file an RTI petition. What we need is suo motu disclosure, that is, disclosure as the "duty to publish" (DTP). DTP is the supplement of RTI (section 4 of RTI Act states this but has been overlooked).
Incidentally, the disclosure regime in the private sector has its origins in a shareholder-led RTI movement (for those interested to know more, I have prepared a short history of corporate disclosure, available at www.livemint.com/corporatedisclosure.htm).
Clearly, the metrics of such disclosure cannot be "revenue growth" or "margins" or "inventory turns", given that government institutions are more complex than private enterprises. But this just means that the metrics need to be different, not that the principle need not be applied.
While this approach needs statutory support, let's not wait for the legal framework to be established, else our grandchildren will be filing PILs demanding data. Between media, civil society and industry forums, we can demand disclosure (say, starting with our Union ministries), beginning with two simple parameters:
• Finances: How much did your ministry receive and spend during the period?
• Impact: What are the metrics you use to measure success, and how did you do on these metrics? These could be self-assessment metrics that each ministry defines for itself.
Over time, the data can be deepened, and extended to all governments. Imagine our newspapers and TV stations reporting on the quarterly performance of our governments—comparing the performance of the ministry of surface transport with that of power; or Maharashtra's education department with Tamil Nadu's; or the city of Hyderabad with Bangalore. Imagine if this were done with systematic, standardized, timely data. We would stop our current practice of using fuzzy, subjective "100/200-day" assessments that don't put any pressure on our public officials.
It's time to put our governments on a QSQT performance track, like our private sector companies. After all, we are all shareholders in government. And we can never sell our shares.
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Between March 1st - May 21st, you can qualify for a chance to win an all-inclusive luxurious fishing trip for 2 to Hippa Island, one of Westcoast Resorts' two premium Haida Gwaii fishing lodges.
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- 3 nights / 4 days accommodation
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Down Dog Opens 5th Location on Prospect
Peek into the store front on the corner of 34th Street and Prospect, and at first glance, you will take the space to be empty. However, on closer inspection, you can spy the the freshly painted walls, the new hardwood floors and a few yoga mats strewn about. In the[Read More…]


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placing the wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand has two possible origins; ancient Egypt or 17th century Europe. The Egyptians believed the "vein of love" ran directly from the ring finger to the heart, therefore the ring was placed there to denote eternal love. During a 17th century wedding ceremony the groom would slide the wedding ring part way up the bride's thumb, index finger and middle finger as the priest said "In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit". As the ring finger was the first free finger, the ring was placed there.0
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Susan Gibson Workshop and Performance April 22
Workshop 2 – 5:30
Pizza Dinner – 5:30 – 7PM Happy Hour, networking and Pizza
Performance – 7pm
Member and Student Price $35
Others – $40
$40 and $45 at the door.
Spouse of participating member – $15
About Susan Gibson
Performing Songwriter Susan Gibson, writer of Wide Open Spaces performed by the Dixie Chicks, will present a workshop on Saturday, April 22. Workshop, pizza dinner and performance.
Susan has taught songwriting workshops to all ages. She has been a mentor at the Real Life, Real Music Summer Camp in The Woodlands, Texas for the past five years. She's also given workshops and talks at The Brauntex Theater, The San Antonio Songwriters' Saloon, The Songwriters Serenade Competition, The Bugle Boy Soldier' Songs Program, Belmont University, UT Austin, NSAI Nashville and Houston Chapters, and at The Boys and Girls Club among others.
Susan draws from her experience as a commercially successful songwriter as well as a nationally touring, independent artist with 5 albums of original material in her catalog. She can address a variety of topics from writing to business.
About the Workshop Topic
THE BLANK PAGE: Finding and following through on your inspiration, Grabbing
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I'm looking for information on how the apostrophe "should" be kerned in the case of contractions and possessives, like don't, he'd, Pete's and James'. In particular, I'm interested to hear what people think of the very tight kerning in Minion Pro.
The most extreme combination that I have found in Minion Pro is e'd, which is set almost exactly as ed with the apostrophe added afterwards, that is, no extra space whatsoever. To me, this doesn't look very good: for instance, it almost turns he'd/she'd into hed/shed. I'd looks similar.
I've attached a small sample for reference (original font size is 10pt), keep in mind that I'm talking about running text here, not headings and so on. The sample shows metric and optical kerning in InDesign CS3. I've also included four lines set using LaTeX, showing how the different groupings look. (I couldn't do it in InDesign: it seems as if InDesign ignores zero-width spaces when it does metric kerning?) Please ignore that the InDesign text is grey and not black, a mistake on my part.
To me, InDesign's optical kerning looks better in the case of he'd, but not necessarily so in the case of quotation marks. An easy way to differentiate the two would be if different code points were used, for example U+02BC (
MODIFIER LETTER APOSTROPHE) in he'd and U+2019 (
RIGHT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK) in quotes. However, the Unicode Consortium thinks otherwise, stating that U+2019 should be used for he'd and so on, leaving U+02BC for glottal stops and such; see The Unicode Standard 5.0, section 6.2, "Apostrophes".
I'm not sure, but I don't think it is possible using OpenType and metric kerning to encode "conditional" kerning, where the apostrophe is kerned differently depending on whether or not it is a quote, as instructed by the software. Of course, it would be possible to add a'd, b'd, c'd, ..., to the kerning table, leaving the rest as kern-as-in-quote, but that would really bloat the kerning table (or the other way around, if all characters preceding a quote are known).
Obviously, this must have been a conscious design decision by Slimbach, so I really don't feel comfortable just changing it to something of my liking without a second opinion. Having said that, I'd be happy if you could tell me which of the four LaTeX samples (
He{'}d) you think looks best.
Perhaps the tight kerning is great, and I just have to learn how to read it...
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The best I have found, that is up to snuff, is $96.00.
I am persisting. I will prevail. And until I prevail I will post about cornbread.
I am waffling on whether or not to bring this phenomenal bread along with my peppermint patties and sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. I am waffling because I know there will be rolls with dinner, and this cornbread may go unfinished. Not everyone will eat the cornbread.
But I will eat the cornbread. And my fear is that a very large portion of the cornbread will inadvertently find its way onto my plate.
Then, all of a sudden the cornbread will be gone.
It will be a "Where did the cornbread go?" moment.
Followed by a wake up and realize, "Oh my goodness, I ATE 95% OF THE CORNBREAD!" moment.
This series of moments will conclude with "now I need to do an hour of cardio".
Thus, I am waffling on bringing the cornbread.
But because of the "I can eat the entire loaf" deliciousness of this cornbread, I must share. And please, if you are strong enough to limit your fresh baked corn bread consumption, bake away.
You will not be disappointed.
Mommyhood Cornbread
1 Cup Buttermilk
1/2 Cup Oil
1 Tsp Vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tsp Baking Powder
Sprinkle Salt
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Cornmeal
Heat oven to 400.
Grease and flour 8" pan. I used a casserole dish. You ask why? I respond, "because I didn't have an 8" pan".
Beat egg, buttermilk, vanilla and oil. Do not overmix. Just blend on low until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, salt, flour and cornmeal.
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Beat on low until just combined.
Pour into pan, bake for 30 minutes or until center is baked through.
Serve warm, slather with butter, and drizzle with maple syrup. Trust me on the maple syrup. You will never eat cornbread without it again.
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
And now for my Thankfulness footnote:
I am Thankful for ice cream. There is no greater dessert on this planet. A large bowl, with sprinkles galore, topped with whipped cream. Every night I slide into an ice cream coma after a day filled with munchkin fun.
Post ice cream consumption, I am thankful Hubby's body temperature runs a cool 200 degrees. Laying next to him helps tremendously as I shiver, trying to get warm, in my 10 layers of flannels.
Lastly, I am thankful I know how to rock flannels. You must wear them mismatched with colorful large wigwam socks and a sweatshirt overtop. Trust me. Irresistible.
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Sweetheart Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
The Sweetheart Baby Blanket takes cuddling to a whole new level. Wrap your little sweetheart in love with this adorable blanket that features seed stitch hearts, sweet eyelets and a simple cable twist border. Knit in Wooly Worsted, the Sweetheart Blanket is not only super soft but washable, too!
Here's the specs:
Ewe Ewe Yarns Pattern #232
Designed by Pauline Walpole
Size: 32 x 32 inches with light blocking
Measures: 9" in length
Yarn: Wooly Worsted Washable, 95 yards,
Color 05, Cotton Candy, 9 skeins
Needles: US 9 32" circular knitting needles
Supplies: Darning needle, stitch markers if desired
Gauge: 16 sts to 4" in stockinette stitch


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noun: a woman having intellectual or literary interests
"The author is a bluestocking, with a weakness for etymology and archaic religious texts." Kathryn Harrison, The New York Times Book Review, December 21, 2008
Did you know..?
In mid-18th century England, a group of ladies decided to replace evenings of card playing and idle chatter with 'conversation parties', inviting illustrious men of letters to discuss literary and intellectual topics with them. One regular guest was scholar-botanist Benjamin Stillingfleet. His hostesses were willing to overlook his cheap blue worsted stockings (which were usually disdained by the elite) in order to have the benefit of his lively conversation. Those who considered it inappropriate for women to aspire to learning derisively called the group the Blue Stocking Society. The women who were the original bluestockings rose above the attempted put-down and adopted the epithet as a name for members of their society.


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As advocates for employee rights and civil rights, we work to protect the rights and privileges of employees in both the private and public sectors of the Washington metropolitan area workforce. We are dedicated to promoting workplace fairness and the right of employees to work in an environment free of discrimination. MWELA provides assistance, support and resources to members throughout the metropolitan area to attain the highest ideals of practice and encourage the sharing of expertise and skills to best serve our clients.
On our vibrant and active listserve, MWELA members share strategies, tips, and responses to queries regarding both routine and novel employment law issues. The listserve is also available as an on-line searchable database, a powerful research tool.
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At our all-day Annual Conference, MWELA presents local and federal judges, colleagues, and outside experts on topics concerning all aspects of the plaintiff's employment practice. We also present our annual Lawyer of the Year award.
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Loan Day: 73
I do believe almost all the plywood has been installed on top of the roof now. Just a few more framing still, like over the garage, and the back porch too.
They added the plywood around the dormer window and that looks really good now too.
The porch is really looking good and taking shape with the plywood over top.
We bought the boys' bathroom tub and stuck it in the back bedroom for now.
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Staedty86 was a German Unterganger. He is best known for his Fegelbear, Baby Dolfy, Hitler travels by Plane, and the Hitler's Trip to Japan series. He is also known to have made clever use of the original translations for humorous effect. Many Untergangers said he was the first German to be an Unterganger, although fellow German Unterganger BigUndertaker has been on YouTube since 2006 (it should be noted, however, that he only began to make parodies around the same time as Staedty).
He first joined YouTube on 20 February 2011, and since then he has earned over 4700 subscribers. He had received three Unterganger of the Month titles, while his parodies received various awards, including the Parody of the Month and the Unterganger Awards. He was voted for, and later inducted into, the Unterganger Hall of Fame for November 2012.
Staedty made extensive use of flashbacks in his parodies, often using the Günsche informs Hitler as a base. The majority of his parodies are thus technically still a "Günsche informs Hitler" parody.
History and influence
As a native German speaker, he was a bit confused with the conflicting subtitles when he first watched a Downfall parody. Eventually, however, he started to make parodies of his own, the first one being Hitler and the mysterious button.
Staedty's styles are modified traditional and FX parodies. The majority of his parodies involve headpasting, mostly on prank videos involving Fegelein (and/or Hirohito in the case of the Hitler Goes to Japan series) as the prankster(s), and Hitler as the victim.
Contributions and Influences to other Untergangers
Staedty has released 3 packs, and images of Hitler's office. On 2 March 2015, he released a pack of all of his previous packs combined. The links to them are down below.
Staedty86 has been named Unterganger of the Month for July 2011, September and October 2012. He was later inducted into the Unterganger Hall of Fame on November 2012. In the annual Downfall Parody Awards for 2011 (held in 2012) he was named Best Newcomer/Rookie of the Year.
His parodies have won numerous awards. Listed below, they are:
|Hitler Plays The Scary Maze Game
|Downfall Parody Awards 2012
|Downfall Classic Award
|Hitler Gets Abducted By Fegel-Aliens
|Parody of The Month
|January 2012
|Hitler goes criminal
|Downfall Parody Awards
|Best Special Effects Parody
|February 2012
Hitler's second trip to Japan
|Downfall Parody Awards
|Parody of The Month
|April 2012
|Downfall Parody Awards
|Parody of The Month
|June 2012
|Hitler travels by plane
|Unterganger Award
|Most Innovative
|October 2012
|Mrs. Goebbels' Ghost Scares Burgdorf
|Unterganger Award
|Most Innovative
|November 2012
|Hitler and the driving lessons
|Parody of The Month
|June 2013


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2019 27 May :: 9.06 pm
:: Mood: crazy
:: Music: "Shape Of You" by Ed Sheeran
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Shed Your Light
2009 19 June :: 3.59 am
:: Mood: numb
:: Music: "Poison Love" by Phoebe Sharp
So this is rock bottom? Not as dark as I imagined it would be.
Wow. I haven't written in the blog in nearly a year. o.o Well, I have a feeling that I'm going to be giving it some more attention again. At this point in life, everything just seems to be going downhill. Oddly enough, at the same exact time, there seems to be a bright glimmer of hope in the distance.
A year from now, I'll be finishing up my associate's degree in interactive media. What does this mean for me? It means that I'll be moving away from the town I've known since I was born, and the people I've known for many years. That's right. I'll be packing up and moving to Illinois to be with my boyfriend. We're going to look for an apartment to rent while he goes back to school for his master's in computer programming and I... well, I'm not honestly sure what I'm going to do. I may take some time off and just work full-time so that I can save up money. But other than that, I'll be going to school for my bachelor's. Once we're both done with school, we'll be looking to buy our own house, and so life will continue on.
Until then, we're stuck in a long distance relationship for another year. :< At least we're almost at the half-way mark of our long distance relationship. I just got back from Illinois a few days ago after being there for a month, and it was fantastic! Sure, with living with him constantly for a month straight, we had our fair share of issues. You never really know someone until you live with them after all. Anyway, we had our disagreements and our arguements. Once in a while, things got pretty ugly. Still, I think it's safe to say that the good times definitely outweighed the bad. I was so used to being able to wake up to see his face every morning, and being able to fall asleep with my arms around him. Being here without him now feels just horrible. It's odd that I came home to everything that was familiar, yet things have never felt more strange to me.
Tonight wasn't so great. :\ I waited all day to speak with my beloved. It was all I really wanted. I even quit everything else I was doing so I could just sit and talk to him. I miss him terribly. Anyway, for some reason, my mood changed all of a sudden. I read way too deep into something and I felt really hurt, which in turn just made me mad. I tried to keep my mind off of it, but it didn't really work out. So eventually things just kind of snapped between us and he went to bed after I, to my regret, hung up on him without saying "I love you too". :< That's one of my favorite things about him. No matter what's going on between us, he always says "I love you".
Almost immediately after, I tried calling him back while crying so that we could work things out, but he didn't answer. Odds are that he turned his volume down and went right to sleep. I really needed him and I felt like he wasn't there for me. Part of me just feels like he doesn't even care sometimes. I know he does, but sometimes he can come across as so heartless and uncaring. *sigh* I feel like I always have to be the one to apologize. Sure, I cause most of the problems because I'm the overemotional one, but sometimes it would be nice to hear him apologize for making me feel upset and hurt. And that's just what I was tonight. Extremely hurt. Not only by the initial incident, but also by the fact that he wasn't there for me.
So then I had an emotional breakdown and cried for about an hour. Then, as I knew I would end up doing, I called and left him some long voicemails trying to tell him how I was feeling, and apologizing for certain things, telling him that I missed him and that I loved him very much. It sucks fighting over long distance. At least when you're fighting while you're living together, once you get over things, you can always go to the other person and apologize, or hug them, or something. Being so far away, there isn't even a guaruntee of being able to get ahold of them.
*Yawn* I just hope everything is alright tomorrow. Well anyway, I'm going to go get some sleep. I have to wake up, get a shower, and then get ready to spend the weekend at John's house. That should be fun. I'll try to keep this blog a little more updated nowadays. :P Night all! <3
- Fae
2008 8 October :: 9.32 pm
:: Mood: amused
:: Music: "Here Without You" by Three Doors Down
Voulez-vous chanser avec moi?
OMFB! Yes. Oh my fucking blog. o.o
Man, I've sort of abandoned this poor blog. It's probably been so lonely without me. Who else will be there to comfort it when it's feeling down, to celebrate its good times, to touch it like no one else knows how to. ;)
Wow, that was mildly amusing. XD Anyway, back on to talk about normal things now, and not molesting my blog. Classes have been going well. As well as expected, anyway. Calculus is, well, calculus. It gets hard, there's a ton of work, that sort of thing. I seem to be doing pretty well though. English is absolutely amazing! Like, I honestly adore the class. It's interesting and easy to keep focus in. Great professor! :3 German's been pretty good, up until last week when my calculus work began interfering with my German studies. I'm still doing really well though. And Into to Viscom is pretty good as well. Hell, today our class was an hour and a half shorter than it should have been. We've yet to ever stay the whole time. We normally get out about an hour or so early. Woot.
Mmm. M&Ms. I don't freakin' understand engineers and their wordage! What the hell is a micro controller anyway? I've had this explained to me, but I'm still retarded. I guess that's why I'm the designer half of this team. o.o You kids and your damn nerdspeak! XD Pick up a book once in a while, read some English. Lmao! I'm just messin'.
Man, I'm freakin' bored right now. I haven't written in this for about a month, but I have nothing interesting to put in here. OH! 23 days until Halloween!!! I can't wait. I'm having a party, and some of my favorite people ever are coming into town just for that! Jimmy and Jenny are going to be here, which is awesome because I miss them both like no others! :3 Jimmy hails from Illinois while Jenny currently resides in Texas. Jim's got about a seven hour drive here and Jenny's getting her plane ticket soon hopefully. I can't freakin' wait!!! I say freakin' a lot. o.o
But yeah, that's going to be the highlight of my month. I kind of really want to watch Titanic now. That or Moulin Rouge. One of the two. In fact, I think I will. :D
- Fae
2008 11 September :: 3.53 pm
:: Mood: numb
:: Music: "Fall To Pieces" by Velvet Revolver
Random tears?
It's odd. I don't think about this situation much, but the simplest little thing brings tears to my eyes. Complicated much?
I have German not too long from now and I'm just trying to write a journal entry for my Honors College Composition class on material wealth versus sentimental value.
I'm glad to hear my friends all seem to be doing well these first few weeks of their new college lives.
I think an old friend of mine may actually be becoming inspiration for a character and perhaps just a whole new original story altogether. She may not know it, but I truly admire her and all she does. She's going to go so far in this world, and I wish only the best for her. I will admit though that I miss having her in my life. I was just thinking about the times we spent together and it brought some tears to my eyes.
I'm not as far as I should be in life, and I feel really lame for it. Sure, I'm in school, but I still don't feel as independent as I'd like to be. I can't wait for the weekend. o.o
- Fae
2008 30 August :: 9.12 pm
:: Mood: anxious
:: Music: "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence
Holy crap o.o
Ten days without blogging? What the hell is wrong with me? o.o Normally I'm used to totally neglecting things online because I get too caught up in the real world, but this is just weird, because normally this place is my sanctuary, the place I run to when I need to just rant my black little heart out. Yeah, I just totally killed a Lestat line, sue me.
Anyway, erm, nothing interesting has really happened in the past ten days. I started my college classes, which mostly explains my abscence. They're alright for the most part. I already have a calculus quiz next Wednesday that I'm totally nervous about, but I'm sure I'll live. I don't think college has really sunk in yet, except for the expensiveness of books and new problems that keep arising that I need to handle. Tomorrow is officially my day of rest. I think I'll go home tonight, work on my homework for the week and study for calculus. Then I can just enjoy the next two days peacefully.
I love that I usually have a morning class, am home by noon or so at the latest, get to relax all day, do some homework to get ahead on things, then go to an evening class, come home, then usually pass out within a few hours. 2/5 days I don't even have an evening class. I also love that there isn't one class that I have two days in a row, so I get a day break inbetween from each class.
But DAMN, books are expensive. Luckily I'm going to end up using a lot of these books again next semester. *Phew* The only thing I dislike about college so far is that because your classes are only for a semester, you have to get in the work in a shorter period of time, which is why after only 3 calculus classes, we're already getting quizzed. I ADORE my Honors College Composition I class so far though. The teacher seems ultramega cool and he's really interesting and easy to pay attention to. I don't find my thoughts drifting much in this class. I believe I also have a German quiz this week coming up. That one's alright though because I'm much more comfortable with learning language then an immense amount of numbers. o.o
Bah, sorry. I'm babbling. ^^;; Anyway, nothing is really new other than that. Problems in the household seem to be dying down a bit, as far as between me and my parents anyway. I think I'm acting a little more edgy around them lately because I'm tense, but because I'm at school on weekdays, we get our break from each other. Woot. I think I'm going to go home now. I'm sitting at Matt's house. He's sleeping. Poor him, hasn't slept all day until a few hours ago. I feel bad waking him up. :<
I kind of wanted to hang out with my sister tonight, do the girl's night in thing, but I think she had plans for the weekend because she hasn't gotten back to me. Oh well, it's a little late now. So yeah, I'm gonna go, hopefully find food when I get home, do some work, and get some rest.
I leave you with these few shots from Projekt Revolution 2008! Enjoy!
ASHES dIVIDE [Founded by Billy Howerdell of A Perfect Circle. Amazing!]
Chris Cornell
Linkin Park's backdrop with silhouettes
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park [My fave shot of the bunch]
- Fae
2008 20 August :: 12.56 am
:: Mood: energetic
:: Music: "Breaking The Habit" by Linkin Park
Holy fucking shit!!! o.o
Projekt Revolution 2008 kicked ASS here in Cleveland!
I'd go on in detail, but I stood in front of that stage for six hours straight and both my mind and body are EXHAUSTED!!
I'm still so fucking pumped though.
EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! *snuggles with Linkin Park's towel*
Just need to get my film developed now. o.o
I got a shout out to the Other Realm on there. xP
- Fae
2008 17 August :: 4.39 am
:: Mood: indescribable
:: Music: "Der Letzte Tag" by Elis
Every breath is sweeter than the last...
I'm so tired, but today was pretty good, for the parts of it that I was awake during. I didn't get much sleep until mid afternoon, when I ended up passing out and waking up like every two hours. I finally stayed up at around midnight. Fun stuff.
It's really hot in here and I'm thirsty. I also want to call my sister to see if by chance I could go over there tomorrow if she isn't busy. I feel like hanging out with her would be good for me right now. She's one of the only people I feel like I can talk to about things lately, and it would be a nice escape from this prison. I also have a MASSIVE urge to go swimming, so maybe we can. Hahaha.
I need to get some posterboard today so I can work on the sign for Tuesday. Man, JUST TWO DAYS!! I'm so fucking excited. We're getting there a few hours before the gates even open. I don't mind, I just gotta make sure I get rest the night before and I get up early enough to get ready and whatnot. MAN, I'm excited. I need to get directions printed out just in case though, even though I pretty much know where we're going. Just need to remember which exit to take. Yayyyy!
Despite lame issues recently, I've been rather happy. It's a good feeling and I hope it decides to stick around. Oh well. For now, I'm gonna go get something to drink and then get some sleep. :)
- Fae
2008 16 August :: 10.54 am
:: Mood: thoughtful
:: Music: "All I Ever Wanted" by Basshunter
Yeah. I'm original. xD
I am such a total sap. That's really all I have to say this morning. I just wrote this poem. Well, I don't even know if you could call it a poem. It's kind of just poetic thoughts. No scheme, no rhyming. Just my thoughts and feelings flowered with pretty words and nice imagery. It works. I suppose I like it. I highly doubt anyone will ever get to see it though. It's just one of those things that's really personal.
Maybe. We'll see how things go. I tried writing some edgier lyrics this morning, but after getting one verse down, I put it aside. If there's one thing I'm realizing lately, it's that my writing talent has sort of died. I can still write stories and anything else, but I used to be good with poetry. Maybe I just haven't been properly inspired lately. I'm finding it difficult to write anything edgy, despite the emotional issues I've been dealing with. It's odd. That's one thing that SHOULD be inspiring me. Perhaps I've just become too optimistic of a person to really draw heavily on less happy thoughts. Who knows? I'll give it another try later.
I had a rather interesting dream / nightmare this morning. There was one part where I was with like, a team of scientists and we were researching and taking notes on experiments we were performing with anti-gravity or something like that. Everything was upside down, and there was a certain procedure you had to take to get it that way. So yeah, I was taking notes for the team. That part was interesting.
Then I was dreaming inside of my dream. I can't really remember much of this dream in a dream except that there was a snowy, icy field, but it wasn't cold. I was there with the Phantom of the Opera [go figure]. But no, there was no dramatic music numbers or any lovey dovey stuff. He was just there, and I was following him. I don't think we even spoke, but yet he was trying to lead me somewhere. Then I remember grinding my teeth in my sleep [in the dream, not sure if I was in real life] and wondering why it felt weird. I also remember "Hearts on Fire" by HammerFall was playing. After a minute, I shot up out of sleep on the couch to the realization that there was something broken in my mouth. So I run to the bathroom and pull out whatever it is and it turns out that I had broken pieces of glass in my mouth. I wasn't bleeding, nor was I in any pain. In fact, all I was worried about was the glass messing up my teeth or breaking them. Odd. So I'm pulling this glass out and throwing it in the trash can in the bathroom, piece by piece. It was like, pieces of a broken brown glass bottle. I felt a piece go to the back of my throat and I began choking on it. I tried forcing it back up, but I could have tried harder. I honestly don't even remember feeling like I put much effort into it, where as in real life, I'd have freaked out trying to force it up and I'd shove my hand to the back of my throat and pull it out. Then after realizing that I was going to choke on glass and nobody would be around to know, I woke up. o.o It was a very strange dream. And yes, when I woke up, "Hearts on Fire" was playing in my headphones. xD
I think the choking on glass is a bit significant in an odd way. This may just be the crazy way my brain works, but it's almost as if my dream is saying that if I swallow my own words and choke back my feelings that it's only going to hurt or kill me in the end. I'm no dream interpretor, but currently, that's just what I'm going to make of it.
- Fae
2008 15 August :: 10.23 pm
:: Mood: happy
:: Music: "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
An unexpected turn of events...
Tonight was nice. After a sort of depressing day, Matt and I went out and hung out at the park then hung out at McDonald's. The simplest things can be so totally fun. :3
Things seem better between us. That cheers me up massively. I think everything will be fine. As long as we're both happy and still hang out with each other. He's the bestest friend ever!~ ^^
*Yawn* I'm tired, and yet I have to stay up for a bit. Blah. Lameage. It's alright though, I'll deal. Tonight is a good night.
- Fae
2008 15 August :: 6.14 pm
:: Mood: blah
:: Music: "The Last Song I'm Wasting On You" by Evanescence
I'll never let you break me. Not again.
I feel so hurt. It's not the kind of hurt where I want to cry, but the kind where I just feel like I'm all on my own. I suppose it'll only make me stronger. It only makes me want to strive for more and become all that they never thought I could. I have so many goals, and I'm going to meet them all. No, I'm not just going to attempt to reach them all. I will. That's what life is for. You set goals for yourself and attempt to reach them. When you do, you are truly satisfied. As long as you remain happy in the process. Happiness is the most important thing in life, and I'm not going to let anything keep me from being a happy, self-sufficient person.
I don't understand hatred. I suppose I never have and probably never will. I'm one of those people who can pretty much get along with anybody, so when people senselessly hate others, I don't understand why. Sure, sometimes I act like a bitch, but usually that's just all it is. Acting. Usually jokingly. I'm a generally optimistic person who thinks people are good for the most part, or at least have the potential to be so.
I feel broken, but strong. Torn down, but motivated. Hurt, but resistant. Nearly hated, but independent. I feel like my heart is breaking yet healing itself all at the same time. I want to get out of here. I want to go to school, get a job, go out with friends, do things for myself. If it weren't for school or my dad, I'd probably just up and leave. If I'm going to focus on school, I can't worry about where I'll be staying that night. If my dad weren't here, I'd probably go crazy. My sister too. She's been really helpful through all of this, and loves me unconditionally. I love my mother, but if she's willing to let this come between us, then I don't know what to do about it. I just have to do what's best for me.
There's just too much to take all at once. I want to block everyone out of my life right now and just stand on my own. Just live for me and only me. It seems selfish, but right now, it may just be the best option. As much as I care about others, I can't keep putting everyone's best interests ahead of mine.
I have goals. I have a dream. I'll live it. I'll do all it takes to get there, and I'm not going to give up on that just because others want to drag me down. I'll never let that happen.
God damn it. I want to go swimming. xD
- Fae
2008 10 August :: 4.27 am
:: Mood: optimistic
:: Music: "Lithium" by Evanescence
Maybe it's finally clearing up.
I think I'm finally starting to grow up a bit. For the first time in a long time, I actually feel quite independent. If there's ever one thing my dad taught me that is a valuable life lesson it's that you can never rely on anyone else. You can only count on one person in this world, and that is yourself.
I FINALLY got registered for classes, after they FINALLY processed my credits. It turns out I earned five, not four. But hey, even better, right? Anyway, I have to go up there with John Monday so I can talk to someone in the financial aid department about how my grant won't kick in until early September, so I need them to hold my classes for me so I don't get dropped. Then once my grant kicks in, that should pay for full tuition and books. The only money I have to worry about it what I spend on myself personally for living, and trust me, not having money is an easy way to learn not to spend a lot of it on yourself. XD
So once I tell them this, everything should be all set and my classes should be starting August 25th. I'm excited! I'm going to have Calculus I Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, College Composition I Honors Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Intro to Visual Communications Wednesday evenings and German I Tuesday and Thursday evenings. It's amazing. Only 4 classes and they're worth 14 credits, and that's not including the 5 I've already earned. I'm a little worried about getting lost since I decided to challenge myself and take the higher classes, like calculus. I think that as long as I ask for help when I don't get something, I should be fine. We all know what this means. I get to go SCHOOL SUPPLY SHOPPING!! That's my favorite part of August, don't ya know?! Haha. I'm a nerd, so what?
It's probably a good thing that I'm going to try to keep my mind focused solely on school. I've been given such a great opportunity. Who cares if it's just a community college? I have an opportunity no one else in my family has had and I'm going to take advantage of every second of it! I'm going to put so much work into my education, because I WANT to get somewhere in life. I want to be able to get out of there, get a good job, and be able to stand on my own two feet. I'm finally learning how to be strong on my own, and that's a great feeling.
The only problem? Still can't drive. Hoping to change that really soon though, so I can get myself to class. Until then, I have to bike to class every weekday morning. Not that I mind that, though. I think a nice bike ride would be a good way to start off the day. :D Plus, if I bike, I don't have to pay for a parking pass. Haha. Oh well, I'll figure that all out when the time comes.
Until then, things seem to be going great. I've already seen minor changes in my every day life that make me view myself as a more responsible person. My sleep schedule is still a bit messed up again, but that's easily fixable. In fact, I think I'm going to play some playstation and then hit the sack. xP
- Fae
2008 7 August :: 10.53 am
:: Mood: tired
:: Music: "Bye Bye Beautiful" by Nightwish
I should sleep. Sleep and dream.
I don't know. I have no clue why I'm still up. I was playing Runescape most of the night. *yawn* It's so hot in here and I'm so tired. I'm almost afraid to sleep in hopes that I'll get a call back today from the college because I called and left a message yesterday. Also my mom is apparently leaving today to go stay with her sister. I don't know if it's just for a few days or what, but I really don't want her to stay gone. This whole issue is dumb. On the other hand, there would be less fights with my parents, but still. I don't know. I just hope everything works out okay.
I don't know whether I'm happy or depressed lately. It's an odd feeling. Like, I get really depressing thoughts, but through all of it I still try to be happy. Meh. I'm happily miserable? Who knows? xD
I just want everything to turn out for the best and I want everyone to be happy. It seems like for everyone else to be happy, my happiness will always have to be put on hold. I'm through doing that. I don't take enough time to worry about myself because I put everyone else before myself. I need to think more about what I want, what will make me happy.
What I DO know... is that I'm going to bed. I can't even keep my eyes open right now.
- Fae
2008 5 August :: 8.24 am
:: Mood: optimistic
:: Music: "CrushCrushCrush" by Paramore
I wanna go shopping!
I've had a rather amusing morning, I must say. It's pretty much kicked major ass. It's the first alone time I've had in a bit. Mom sleeping, dad gone at work, so of course it all started out with me blasting good music and dancing like an idiot around the living room. :D Then I did a bit of singing, more dancing, more singing. Talking to Matt and Josh, those kinds of things. Fun stuff.
I convinced Matt to possibly sing a duet with me!! That would be amazing, seeing as how I've never had a male counterpart to do a duet with before. Also, that means I FINALLY get to do a vocal cover of a song I've wanted to tackle for a long time. "Broken" by Seether, featuring Amy Lee of Evanescence. YAY!!! :)
I'm hopefully going shopping with Josh today. *Crosses fingers* I suddenly just had this urge to go shopping at a thrift store because I need both more colorful clothing and more fitting clothing. I've lost a little weight, and I'm almost ready to start wearing clothing that isn't a size or two too big for me. Lulz. So yeah, we're gonna meet up at Value World later today, assuming that I can come up with money and a ride. ^^;;
Vanity. It's something that's bugging me a bit at the moment. I tend to dislike vain people. o.o Oh well. I guess everyone has their flaws right? No, I'm not saying that I don't have flaws. Hell, my anti-vanity could be considered a flaw just as easily. I'm starting to care more about these kinds of things though. I just never want to be at a bad level of vanity. That would suck, and then I'd slowly start to despise myself for being a hypocrite.
I can't put others down, because that doesn't make me any better and in fact, it only makes me worse. Everyone has flaws or faults. Everyone has great qualities and talents as well. We're all like one balanced scale, but we have to be careful not to tip too much to one side. If we become too flawed, then we're just screwed. If we become too great, it goes to our head and in the end we still end up too flawed in the eyes of others. I think the best way to live life is to realize our gifts without flaunting them and realize our faults without feeling sorry for ourselves; to live life without self pity and without self praise. I'm not going to claim to be perfect, because I know I'm guilty of both of those, more so the feeling sorry for myself part, but hey, that's alright. We're all human, and not ONE of us is or ever will be perfect.
Wow, that was randomly deep of me. I suppose I need something to keep my mind entertained while I try to keep myself up all day after being up all night. xD *Yawn* Curse you sleep schedual! I need to stay up so I can sleep tonight so I can get down to the college tomorrow afternoon. What fun!
I swear there was something else I was going to talk about in here, but I suppose I've covered it. o.o
- Fae
2008 4 August :: 11.20 pm
:: Mood: hyper
I thought you were a believer...
Need a moment? Chew it over with Twix.
Yeah, that's about as exciting as my day was today.
But the best part was that the previous statement had me laughing for about five minutes. Head buried in my bed, just laughing at nothing.
Dear God, I have issues. XD
I blame him for the blogger Twix commercial comment. Curse him. Lmfao!
Wow... Just wow...
- Fae
Shed Your Light
I thought you were a believer...
Need a moment? Chew it over with Twix.
Yeah, that's about as exciting as my day was today.
But the best part was that the previous statement had me laughing for about five minutes. Head buried in my bed, just laughing at nothing.
Dear God, I have issues. XD
I blame him for the blogger Twix commercial comment. Curse him. Lmfao!
Wow... Just wow...
- Fae
2008 31 July :: 2.44 pm
:: Mood: anxious
:: Music: "The Only" by Static-X
Yeah. That wasn't exaggerating at all... o.o
*Yawn* This is going to drive me nuts. God damn class registration. I just shouldn't even look at the available class times and whatnot until I go register with John next week. I'll just end up giving myself a headache.
I have to figure out how I'm going to get Honors College Composition I and Calculus I at the same time without taking morning classes. We currently only have one car, so morning classes really wouldn't work out too well. :\
Bahhh!!! I'm going to drive myself nuts. I just hope I can get all this registering done before the Linkin Park concert, so I can actually half enjoy myself that night. xD
- Fae
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Nestled in a quiet square in the quaint neighborhood of Marylebone, The Wallace Collection in Hertford House looks like a life-size dollhouse and is home to some of the most precious 18th century French paintings, porcelain and furniture. It also has a world class armoury with heavily decorated pistols, daggers and crossbows that evoke visitors' imaginations of the ancient battlefields.
Everything on display in this comparatively small national museum is part of the Hertford family collection, assembled in the 18th and 19th centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the illegitimate son of the 4th Marquess. The collection was bequeathed to the nation by Sir Richard's widow in 1897.
The atmosphere inside this historic townhouse is intimate and sumptuous. Many walls are covered with rich fabrics, the perfect backdrop to compliment Old Masters paintings by the likes of Hals, Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian.
When visitors linger in front of every painting and artifact in the house and hesitate to pull their eyes away, that is an indication of the unsurpassed quality of treasures in the Wallace Collection.
The house feels French and oozes an approachable, aristocratic charm. The Wallace Restaurant in the glazed courtyard serves delicious French cuisine and afternoon tea, and judging from the lunch crowd this place is still a hidden gem that the locals would like to keep to themselves.
It's never easy to part with the things you love, let alone a collection of over 5,000 paintings and artifacts that have been passed down through generations. But to philanthropist and art collector Sir Richard, art is meant to be appreciated by everyone, and thanks to his belief Londoners now have access to one of most breathtaking art collections in the world.
The Wallace Collection is not the only kindness Sir Richard had bestowed upon the art world. He was also the brain and sponsor behind the public drinking fountains - aptly named the Wallace fountains - in Paris, which provided free clean water to all after the siege of Paris destroyed several aqueducts and led to a surge in water price. The Wallace fountains were often the only source of free water for the homeless, and today they are recognized as one of the symbols of Paris.
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The A46 reopened in both directions at around 5.30pm on Monday after a car overturned leaving three people lucky to be alive.
The road between Stoneleigh and the Kenilworth and Leamington exit was closed in both directions just after 2.15pm on May 18 following the dramatic crash.
The car landed on its roof on the opposite carriageway of the bypass leaving three people requiring hospital treatment.
Two ambulance crews, a paramedic and air ambulance were all called to the scene.
The driver, a woman, was taken to hospital, while another woman and a man were both treated by paramedic crews.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "There were three people in the car, all of whom were taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.
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"A man was also immobilised before being taken to hospital for further assessment.
"The woman driver of the car was a walking wounded casualty who went to hospital by ambulance for further checks."
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Tao Okamoto is a Japanese model and actress. She has been the face of brands such as Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger and starred in films such as "The Wolverine" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
Tao Okamoto was born on May 22, 1985 in Chiba, Japan. By the age of 14, she was already making a name for herself as a model, heightening her success a great deal by moving to Paris in 2006 in order to pursue international opportunities. Sure enough, with her unique looks and the fact that there were very few prominent East Asian models around at the time, Tao easily made a name for herself as a runway model representing top brands like Alexander Wang, Chanel, Fendi, Michael Kors, Miu Miu and Ralph Lauren.
Tao's modeling success increased significantly when she moved to New York in 2009. Upon arrival, she began donning a new bowl cut which took the fashion world by storm. Designer Phillip Lim even took the look a step further by featuring it as the hairstyle of his Fall/Winter 2009 show. Tao went on to appear in multiple magazines from Harper's Bazaar to Vogue, and was even named Vogue Japan's "Woman of the Year" in 2010 after being featured in their November 2009 edition exclusively.
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As it always seems to go, no successful model such as Tao can go long without a film career. By 2013, she was thrown headlong into her first feature role playing the love interest to Hugh Jackman's title character in "The Wolverine." Due to her performance (especially since she had never taken acting lessons prior), she was soon recognized by many more famous projects, being cast on NBC's "Hannibal" series the very same year she took the role of Mercy Graves in the DC Comics adaptation "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."


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It may have taken me over a year to get around to making this vintage 1952 dress but it was so worth the wait. I'm in love, and now I've made one I want to make 100's in every colour and pattern combination!
I discovered the pattern like everyone else - through the Great British Sewing Bee - and instantly saw the potential for some awesome contrast combinations to happen! So when I finally got round to sorting it I decided to order my Crystal print in it's original grey pencil design from Spoonflower on combed cotton, plus some plain black polycotton. I used plain black bias taping to contrast against my pencil repeat pattern and added some of my grandma's vintage buttons to the front to add an even more personal touch.
I'd quite like to make this in my Crane, Swallow, Frog design (imagine it with light pink contrast!) for a more spring look, or even in my Bones print for something a bit more alternative. That's the joy of this pattern, you can really make it so unique in it's design that the combinations are endless!
Now that I feel totally invincible (sewing wise) I'm pretty excited to get started soon on my next dress pattern from Simple Sew with their Trudy Dress - Wednesday Adams vibe here I come!
Have any of you had a project that you've been putting off which you want to finally finish? Have you also attempted this dress pattern?
Hope you're having a great start to the week, and hopefully a productive one by the end!
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The following ideas, tips and suggestions will help create an environment that will literally "call" the birds to your garden. Water is an important feature and this article will tell why.
1Install a bird bath. One of the most important additions to your garden is water. All living creatures need water in some form or another. Here in the Midwest we are blessed with natural sources of water such as rivers, lakes and ponds. In residential areas, however, sources of clean water are rare. Birds and other "critters" will flock to bird baths and ornamental ponds.Can you please put wikiHow on the whitelist for your ad blocker? wikiHow relies on ad money to give you our free how-to guides. Learn how.
2To encourage birds to use a new bird bath, add stepping stones and rocks to bring the bathing depth to 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) rather than the typical two or three inches in commercial baths. Birds are afraid of drowning and will readily drink from shallow baths while standing on stones.
3Change the water regularly. Use a mild bleach solution to scrub the bird bath if it gets dirty. Rinse thoroughly and refill. Use an electrical element designed for this purpose to keep the bird bath functional during cold winter months. The birds will flock in large numbers when most water is iced over.
4If you add an ornamental pond, construct at least one side of it with a shallow wildlife-friendly beach rather than a steep side. Add rocks and pebbles so that the birds and animals will approach to drink and bathe.
5Add a waterfall or fountain to attract more wild visitors with the sound of moving water. A simple, lo-tech drip system involves more labor but almost no cost. Take an old gallon milk jug and poke a tiny pin-hole near the bottom and another air hole near the top. Suspend it from a tree branch or shepherd's hook so that the slow drip falls into the bird bath. Refill as needed.
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- Adding rocks to any garden increases its natural look. Sometimes farmers will allow you to select free stones from the piles they leave beside their fields. It looks better if you "plant" your boulders and rocks rather than leaving on the surface of the soil.
- There is an iPhone app called iBird Explorer that is pricey but amazing. You can compare similar species, listen to bird songs and calls, see photos of genders, both mature and juvenile, and have a handy pocket-size bird guide for unexpected sightings.
- Check out local bird watchers. Sometimes there is a local group or a chapter of the national Audubon Society. It's worth going on a bird walk with experts to learn how to identify birds in the wild.
- Keep a bird guide handy by the window that overlooks your new garden and water source.
- Pesticides and birds do not mix. Remember that they will eat the grubs from your lawn and if there is poison in your garden the birds will suffer. Do your best to preserve the entire ecosystem. Bugs bring birds!
- If you add water to your garden, remember that it is a potential danger to young children. Prevent accidents!
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Your Guide to the Rattan Revival
When you read the words "rattan furniture" are you thinking cool and hip or the Golden Girls lanai? If it's the latter, then have we got news for you! Rattan is enjoying a major revival, and designers are using pieces made of this earthy sustainable material in new ways throughout the house. This time around the approach doesn't mean relegating rattan to a sunroom done up in a complete suite. Likewise, we've moved past the early mid-oughts trend of spray-laquering rattan in Skittles bright colours. Read on for our top five new ways to decorate with rattan. But first, here's a crash course on the facts:
5 Facts About Rattan
What is Rattan?
Rattan is a vine that is a relative of the palm and grows in tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia.
How is rattan different from bamboo?
Rattan is fast-growing and very strong like the bamboo plant, but bamboo stalks are hollow whereas rattan poles have a solid core.
Are rattan and wicker the same thing?
These two terms are often used interchangably when referring to woven furniture and accessories. However, rattan refers specifically to the plant itself. Wicker is not a material but a specific technique used to weave pliable materials. Furniture referred to as wicker can be made using a number of materials, including willow, rush, bamboo, straw or even synthetic fibres.
Is rattan eco-friendly?
Yes, rattan is a sustainable material. It's an easily renewable resource that is easier to transport than hardwood lumber. Since rattan is a viable and profitable alternative to hardwood, it saves the land and environment from the harmful practices of deforestation and pollution associated with traditional logging. Rattan grows in floodplain areas, making use of soil that otherwise could not be used, thus providing jobs, income and habitat for wildlife.
Can I put rattan furniture outside in Canada?
Rattan can be kept outdoors in covered areas. The colour of the material can fade with exposure to the sun, but extreme changes in humidity can make rattan vulnerable to cracking. Don't leave rattan furniture outside over the winter, even in covered areas.
5 New Ways to Decorate with Rattan
1. Keep It Au Naturel
Celebrate the colours and characteristics of this natural fibre and choose pieces finished in a clear coat with a matte finish. Natural rattan is the new beige. The tones echo those of white oak flooring but contrast nicely with darker floor stain tones like walnut.
Add rattan to a room with painted floors and you have instant classic cottage style. Mix in a mod pedestal table to keep the look current.
Layer rattan pieces over natural woven carpets like seagrass, rush or abaca to take the formality of a traditional room down a few pegs — in a good way. Substitute a fluffy beni-ourain style carpet to get the full boho effect.
2. Use Sparingly
Add just one or two rattan accent pieces to a room and you'll get all the bang for your buck you need. Rattan plays equally nice with a sofa in leather, linen, cotton or velvet. To create a global look, mix rattan with handmade fabrics like block prints, traditional embroidery or appliquéd textiles.
Add rattan into a room with lots of white to bring warmth and visual weight. Blue-and-white plus rattan equals easy coastal style. This durable material is the perfect choice for a put-your-feet-up coffee table/ottoman hybrid.
Mix rattan with glass, brass and a ceramics to create an eclectic interior that looks as if collected over time.
Pull in a pair of stools to finish off a console vignette and have at the ready to act as extra seating or side tables when you are entertaining.
3. Choose a Light
An accent piece like a pendant light is an easy way to adopt this trend without a complete rethink of a room. Since rattan is lightweight you can size up on the scale to make an even more impactful statement.
Rattan pendants direct light mostly downward, with just a bit escaping from the woven sides. That means they are are well-suited for food prep or dining areas. The pairing of basket lights with director's chairs is a natural for waterside living inspired by the islands.
A pendant between twin beds might be an unexpected choice, but in a tight space where tabletop space is at a premium it makes perfect sense.
4. Bring Texture to the Kitchen and Bath
The chunky open weave of rattan stools is a welcome hit of texture in kitchens filled with slick surfaces like ceramics, stone and hard cabinetry.
A light-as-air looking rattan chair taking up residence in a bathroom corner calls to mind a tropical spa retreat every day.
5. Rethink Rattan Accessories
A basket isn't just for laundry. A tray isn't just for drinks. Give rattan accessories a new lease on life and bring them out of the cupboards and closets to create eye-catching and discover new uses. Arrange trays on the wall and take one down when you need to press it into action for entertaining. Fill a lided basket with spare changing cables to keep them out of sight but easy to access. Pop a plant pot into a basket with handles as a boho cachepot. Place a basket by the fireplace to keep kindling at the ready.
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Alex Glover - The Guy Behind The Lens
The guy that lives, breathes and loves property photography. Alex formally studied photography before setting up Property Photographs in 2007 and he has spent the last decade using his eye for fine detail to ensure that his clients always receive the best possible outcome when they engage him to undertake their projects.
Alex says "I have been lucky enough to develop strong relationships with many professionals across a wide range of sectors from leisure and hospitality to construction, development, and design. Working or otherwise, I'm usually found photographing buildings and architecture. I'm constantly in pursuit of producing exceptional and original photography. Oh, and I'm a self-confessed 'geek' in relation to technology or advancements in my field."
On the rare occasions Alex isn't photographing buildings and architecture or processing images, he can be found roaming the wilds of Saddleworth on his bike or trying (but failing) to play the guitar.
To view a selection of photographs Alex has shot in his spare time, have a look at the 'Play' section of this site.
If you fancy a chat about your project or just want a bit of advice, call Alex direct on 07890 617 229.
Lucie Sharp - The Girl Behind The Lens
Lucie joined the business in 2015 as a talented designer and photographer, and under Alex's guidance has developed all the specialist techniques involved in photographing property as well as bringing her own creative flair to the mix.
Lucie says 'I've been very lucky to find a career doing what I love. It's great to be able to channel my creativity into my work and working alongside Alex has allowed me to understand the intricacies of the technical aspects of property photography. I have a degree in media so it's lovely to be able to combine what I learned there with what I do now. Every shoot we do is different, so it's been very easy to develop my ever increasing love of architectural photography."
In her spare time, Lucie likes to relax through her love of arts and crafts, playing the clarinet, and seeing live music. She also loves nature photography, so she can often be found chasing butterflies around whilst wielding her camera.
If you'd like to speak to Lucie about your project you can contact her directly on 07977 257 560.


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I reported earlier that Olavi Kajander of Finland claims that he has discovered a new kind of bacteria that are so small that many doctors believe that they do not exist (see report #G135). However, with each supporting paper, I have become increasingly impressed with his research showing the association of nanobacteria with kidney stones, so I have treated my patients with kidney stones with doxycycline to kill the nanobacteria.
So far there have been five studies from different authors supporting his work on nanobacteria. However, John Cisar of the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, Maryland, found calcified shells in the saliva that looked just like the calcified shells that Dr. Kajander found and claimed were made by nanobacteria. He used a test called polymerase chain reaction to check the DNA sequence of the bacteria in the mouth and claims that the DNA sequences are of frequent contaminants in the mouth, and not from newly-found bacteria called nanobacteria.
However, Cisar did his tests on saliva and Dr. Kajander did his research on urine. I do not know whether nanobacteria really exist, but I believe that many people can prevent kidney stones by taking the antibiotic, doxycycline, whether it kills nanobacteria or not. This is what you see frequently. Every discovery in medicine is always met with disbelief and all great discoverers start out by being called quacks. We await further research to see if Dr. Kajander is a real prophet with a major discovery or he is a false prophet as Dr. Cisar of NIH claims. I'm putting my money on nanobacteria and Dr. Kajander.
John Cisar: Proceedings of the National Academy of Science October 10, 2000
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The Student Council at St. Viator enables the sharing of student ideas, interests and concerns with teachers and administration. It also promotes school pride, develops teamwork and leadership skills, and it develops a sense of pride in and commitment to the school, parish and Old Irving Park community. All interested students in grades 4-8 are eligible to join Student Council, which then elects its officers. Student Council members can choose to serve on 3 committees: service, fundraising and spirit.
Student Council helps to raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events and community service projects. In the past, Student Council activities have included Christmas caroling for the Hands to Help Ministry, making cards for Operation Write Home, a Go Green day to recognize Earth Day and a Sports Day in March to celebrate March Madness. In addition, Student Council has sponsored school-wide coloring contests, costume contests and has helped younger students with crafts during various holiday events and celebrations.
Student Council provides our students an opportunity to practice democracy, develop an appreciation for service, and gain confidence and leadership skills.


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Baptism is a witnesses to the fact that we no longer belong to sin but to Jesus. His story becomes our story, his death our death, and his resurrection our resurrection (Romans 6:3-5). We've created a guide explaining baptism at Heritage and how to know if you child or student is ready to be baptized.
For more details, contact Juanita White at 614-898-9412 x112.
When a Heritage family has to say good-bye to a loved one, our funeral support team cares about creating a warm, nurturing environment where grieving family and friends can experience the love of God. We understand that this is often an unexpected and certainly a difficult time.
To begin the process of planning your loved one's service, please contact our Funeral Coordinator or leave a message at 614-898-9412 x444
The truth taught in Deuteronomy 6:7 is that parents are primarily responsible for guiding the spiritual development of their children. Child Dedication enables a parent to come before the Lord and church to publicly express their desire. Taking this step will help parents gain more confidence that they have a support structure for this significant step.
For more details, contact Matt Liston about having your child dedicated.
To become a participating member of Heritage is to affirm both where you are spiritually, and where you are going. It's a step of discipleship, a milestone on the lifelong path laid out by Jesus, and on which all true believers walk with dedication and resolve.
Contact Pastor John Buckles at 614-898-9412 x210.
We are so excited to serve you during the process of marriage and wedding planning. We offer many resources to help you plan and execute your rehearsal and wedding.