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Joe Thompson wasn't in the Armstrongs' town-and-country-style living room long when riparian buffers came up.
The Armstrongs, whose family has lived on the almost 200-acre farm north of Upperville, VA, since the early 1940s, didn't know they were talking about buffers when they mentioned their desire to mow down the "trash trees" that have grown along the creek in order to have a clearer view of the water.
Thompson, who was visiting the Armstrongs in his role as landowner adviser with the Potomac Conservancy, knows that tree- and brush-lined streams are one of the best ways to improve water quality. He was biding his time.
First, he wanted to hear what they had in mind for the land, which Lucy Brown Armstrong owns with her mother and sister. They've leased the surrounding soil to livestock farmers since 1978, but are ready to rethink their role as owners.
Though Lucy and her husband Jimmy live in a stately late-1700s home on the property, they are technically absentee landowners, or those who own but do not operate their agricultural lands, according to the Potomac Conservancy.
They live within walking distance of several creeks on the property but, before Thompson's visit, couldn't say whether cattle had direct access to them.
In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, they're in good company.
Absentee landowners own an estimated 45 percent of agricultural acreage in Virginia, according to the latest land ownership survey that was part of a 1997 Census of Agriculture. The statistics are just as staggering for other states in the watershed, with absentees owning 57 percent of agricultural acres in Maryland and 73 percent in Delaware, at the top end of the spectrum.
Aimee Weldon, senior director of land conservation at the Potomac Conservancy, estimates these percentages have only grown over the last decade. The average age of farmers in the country has crept upward, leaving more retired farmers to rent out their land in larger chunks.
In the Armstrongs' case, Lucy's grandfather was the last one in the family to operate Kirkby Farm as a farm. Her parents had jobs elsewhere when he passed away, and farming the land themselves was not part of the plan.
The majority of leased farmland in the region is handled with year-to-year contracts that are sometimes penned with little more than a handshake.
"When an operator has no real lease, what incentive do they have to invest resources and put land in conservation when they might not be on that land next year?" Weldon asked, raising a question that led her organization to focus on landowners.
The Potomac Conservancy began reaching out in early 2011 to landowners that fit the absentee profile in Maryland's Carroll and Frederick counties, sending flyers and conducting surveys to see how they might spur more of them to participate in conservation programs. Surveys showed that about 10 percent of these owners had conservation easements on part of their land and just 3 percent participated in a cost-share program to help fund conservation practices.
Last year, the Conservancy received a $200,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to expand the absentee project to parts of West Virginia and Virginia. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office in Loudoun County, along with Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the region, heartily endorsed the project, recognizing the need to engage this sizable proportion of landowners in conservation — and that they could use the help to do so.
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While outreach materials and phone calls have garnered decent responses from landowners, the most effective strategy so far has been sending Thompson.
With a 30-year career at NRCS under his belt, Thompson is no stranger to helping people implement conservation practices that fit their land, lifestyle and budget. He also grows organic grains on some land in Virginia's Northern Neck, and is associate director of that region's Soil and Water Conservation District, to name a few of the many hats he wears.
"With someone that's farming, I let them know I understand both sides," Thompson said.
He can also play the role of naturalist or biologist, riffing on everything from which grasses foster lively quail populations to whether peonies would be too intensive a crop to grow on the side. (The answer is yes, probably.) But he started his late-September meeting with the Armstrongs by listening.
Lucy explained that she's considering bringing horses onto the land, which is leased to a pasture-based cattle operation, and that she'd like to hear about different grasses that can bring back the health of the soil.
"It's just drained of all nutrients, and we're trying to get it back in shape," she said.
Then she floated her ideas for opening up the land and taking out fences to let the animals roam, drawing from an open-spaces ideal that Thompson finds many landowners desire. But he softly redirected her vision, suggesting some factors she hadn't considered.
"One of the challenges, if you go to an open system, is animals are like people. They like what tastes the best. So you'll have areas where they'll really graze it hard, and other areas where they haven't touched it," he said. "It will be a much bigger job to keep things maintained."
This topic segued nicely for Thompson into a question he asks during most of these visits: Do the animals have access to the streams?
Lucy and Jimmy went back and forth a bit before deciding that they're not quite sure. "We can take a look today," Lucy said.
On the farm
As Jimmy's SUV drove past a historic marker for the Battle of Upperville (which took place on part of this land) and into an open field sprouting knee-high cockleburs, Thompson explained that mowing down these types of plants, which the cattle will eschew eating, before they go to seed is key to maintaining good pastures.
The tenants are supposed to mow the grasses frequently, the Armstrongs said, but such stipulations are not laid out in writing. It was necessary to scale the first of many electric fences on parts of the land, something the Armstrongs seem to have discovered for the first time.
Driving toward Panther Skin Creek, the low-lying grasses transitioned to thick undergrowth and trees along the water.
Lucy seemed annoyed that she had to bushwhack her way to the water that she grew up playing in as a child. But Thompson explained that this kind of brush is good.
"The farm's been well-managed because they kept this forest along with the trees, even though they've grazed it," he said, referring to a vague cow path leading to the water. "If we can get the creeks protected and get woody buffers adjacent to it, that's half the battle."
At another electric fence, Thompson used a blade of grass to test whether it was live (it was) before using his notebook to hold it open for everyone to pass through.
"You know everything," Lucy said.
The group walked down a dry, rocky part of the stream bed, which was the likely source for several historic stone walls around the farm, to a section that opens up into a wide fishing hole.
Thompson grinned to see that trees along the stream have largely done their part to keep soils intact and aid in water filtration. Using an aerial map of the farm he brought with him, Thompson pointed out that any problem here is more likely the result of what's happening upstream, where an adjacent property has mowed down almost all of the vegetation on both sides of the creek.
Lucy had noticed the tendency in this part of Loudoun County to clear out the wild growth and keep it mowed for a more polished, suburban look.
"You can tell from our border with our neighbors, they're suburbanites that want to take every piece of growth off the fence lines," Lucy said. "Our theory is that's where the little critters live, so we leave them overgrown, except in front."
While the land along this creek looked well-maintained, other parts of the Armstrongs' property provided a helpful comparison — and areas for improvement.
There was evidence of good rotational grazing and little erosion was occurring on most of the pasturelands, but it soon became obvious that the cattle did have access to the creek. Driving past a herd of heritage breeds lying in the shade, the SUV came upon a cow with all four feet in the water, taking a long drink.
Hooves had worn down the sides of the creek to expose bare dirt, and the few trees interspersed along it aren't enough to make a difference. The water looked murky and stagnant.
"That was nice to have that comparison," Thompson said later. "You couldn't have asked for a better scenario than the cow standing in a creek versus that nice area that was fenced off and the creek looking very nice."
Who are the absentees?
Thompson said the Armstrongs were more knowledgeable about and receptive to conservation practices than many of the landowners he meets. Jimmy, 57, knew quite a bit about cattle from owning a ranch in Texas and Lucy, 59, had spent much of her childhood exploring the land that was her grandfather's at the time.
Because there's no real list of absentee landowners, the conservancy had to do some "detective work" to identify its audience, Weldon said. Using a mix of data and aerial imagery, the project was able to narrow down a list of absentee landowners to receive outreach materials.
A survey of some of these landowners revealed that almost three-quarters of them had higher incomes than the average in their states. Most had either purchased the land they own as an investment or inherited it.
When asked which factors influence their decisions about the land, respondents answered that they valued the environment, wildlife and aesthetic aspects more than income from the land or "the way things have traditionally been done."
"We have this audience that's pretty big and also may not be aware that there's dollars out there to help them improve their land," Weldon said.
So far, the project has been able to make that connection for some landowners, though the process has been slow.
Harry George, an absentee owner of 200 acres in Frederick County, MD, wrote a letter to fellow landowners describing his positive experience working with Thompson and urged them to respond to the conservancy's outreach efforts.
After visiting his property and finding a program that would be a good fit, Thompson helped George secure $25,000 to plant trees and implement erosion control measures on the land.
He went to similar lengths for the Armstrongs a couple weeks after his visit, sending them a mapped profile of their soils that could help them make informed decisions about which practices to implement where. He included information about grass-fed c attle, organic wheat and native plants to answer the Armstrongs' questions about how they might draw income from the farm.
And he provided contact information for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and easement programs, telling them which portions of their land might be eligible.
"A lot of these owners, particularly in Virginia, are retired or looking at a transition, looking to give more back to their land," Thompson said. "I really try to come up with those alternatives."


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SERGIO AGUERO wrote his name into the Manchester City record books as he became the club's joint leading goalscorer of all-time.
The Etihad hero stroked home a first half spot-kick to go level with Eric Brook on 177 – a record that has stood for 78 years.
Yet the award of the spot-kick – for a foul on Bernardo Silva – was controversial and left Burnley fuming.
However it set Pep Guardiola's men for an 11th straight win – the first time the club has done that in a single season.
Burnley were a massive 25-1 to win here with some bookies – the longest odds ever in a Premier League game.
Yet the Clarets had an early chance as Chris Wood bundled his way through and Ederson Moraes had to dive at the feet of Scott Arfield.
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The big Kiwi got injured in the collision and had to be replaced by Ashley Barnes – a real blow for Sean Dyche and the Clarets.
Unusually City were taking a while to get going but they did have one chance when Leroy Sane pulled back for Bernardo Silva but his shot was straight at Nick Pope.
The Burnley keeper was at the centre of things again on the half hour as he kept out Kevin de Bruyne as he raced into the area.
The ball broke for Bernardo Silva who went over under a challenge from Pope – with referee Roger East pointing to the spot.
Replays showed it was a soft one and the visitors were fuming but up stepped Aguero and sent the keeper the wrong way.
The Argentine missed one at the same end against Shakhtar Donetsk last month – it has been a long wait for him to get the goal he needed.
Aguero had chances to go on and beat the record before half-time but on both occasions he was denied by Pope.
MANCHESTER CITY should not have been awarded a penalty against Burnley. Bernardo Silva initiated the contact with Nick Pope and then threw himself to the ground.
Silva does not go down straight away and even changes his stride to put the dive in.
This is clear simulation and he has deceived referee Roger East.
It's something the FA retrospective panel should be looking at.
Players are taking no notice of the new rule on simulation and Silva must serve a two-match ban.
One of them fell at the feet of Bernardo but his effort was heroically blocked by James Tarkowski.
The Clarets defended superbly and frustrated the home side, who have been in such superb goal-scoring form in recent weeks.
But they had daylight when Nicolas Otamendi's thumping header from Sane's corner just squirmed through the legs of Steven Defour on the line.
And minutes later a trademark De Bruyne pass sent Sane racing clear to finsih emphatically and put the result beyond any doubt.
Facts, stats, goals and lols
- Sergio Aguero scored his 177th goal for Man City in all comps (in his 262nd app), equalling Eric Brook's all-time record for the club
- Sam Vokes turned 28 on Saturday and was at the Etihad but not in the Burnley squad.
- Burnley had less than 10% possession in the first 10 minutes.
- Man City now have 39 goals in their last 11 games – all wins – and conceded just five.
- Burnley have blocked more shots than any of the 98 teams in the top divisions of Europe's big five leagues.
- It was so easy for Manchester City toward the end that Pep Guardiola sent Yaya Toure on.
What social said
What they said
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said: "Burnley have won in amazing stages this season.
"In the second half it was amazing how good we played. A lot of control and after the second and third goal the game is over. I'm so happy to continue our winning mentality.
"Aguero should pay a tribute to us, he should invite us to dinner maybe. One more goal, it's going to happen sooner or later.
"Another clean sheet is so important. We have the ability to score a lot of goals. We had a lot of chances and the keeper made some good saves. We were stable in front and back."
On equalling a club record of 11-straight wins: "The record is good if you lift something, titles or a trophy. It means a lot. Of course it is not easy to win 11 in a row, so it's good."
Burnley boss Sean Dyche said: "They are fantastic at the moment and playing with confidence so you know it will be a tough day.
"You have to get everything right. Some things got away from us, certainly the referee's decisions.
"We stuck at it but not enough. It's not a place you can come and expose your team. We tried to press the keeper when we could but they now have a keeper who can kick the length of the pitch.
"City now have a better mixture and they can play football but can also turn you. A much better mixture. We know we are still learning. Some if these clubs are the finished product."
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The "Freakshirts" are in a strictly Limited Edition and it's our way to push for some great local bands(NRW,Germany) There's lot's of great local bands (and around the rest of the globe as well),there's lot's of other bands we would like to make a tribute t-shirt with...but hey, we have to start somewhere....First out was a shirt with 2nd DISTRICT.....if you're into "glam-punk-rock'n'roll...then do yourself a favour and check them out!!!
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This is a variation from a recipe that I found in a recent Food and Wine magazine. It just so happens that I recieved a pint of fresh golden figs in my CSA box! I make this batter first thing in the morning for a warm delicious treat after the evening meal. Serve with honey sweetened whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.


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Thursday, April 28, 2011
What I've been up to....
4 comments:
- Melissa Meman said...
looks like you have been having fun being busy with the really important stuff :)
- April 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- Jen V. said...
Hey girl! So glad you're having fun with life!!! Every time I drive by Richmond on my way up or down from DC visiting my sweetie I think of you...not in a weird way, only in a way that we need to at least meet for coffee or some good crafty chit chat. Hopefully we can find an opportunity this summer. :)
- April 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM
- chocoholic said...
I have had to take a little blog browsing break due to overload from Bead Soup and 7000 bracelets- fun but extremely time consuming. Glad to see you are enjoying life right now. It seems like we all need a little break now and then to appreciate life and get re-juiced. I have your lovely tree pendant on my mind but 4 commissions to complete. Just wanted to let you know I am looking at it and beginning to have some inspirations involving it. Sometimes it is just nice to hold and gaze at it-- just love it.
- May 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- Cindy said...
Christine, looks like all sorts of fun things have been going between your blog posts. Just like Melissa said - you're busy with the important things in life!
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Monday, September 21, 2015
Remember: You are Spending Your Life.
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I love this! Life is wayyyy too short to get hung up on the little things :)ReplyDelete
I absolutely love this! It's so each to get caught up in wishing a season or a day could pass and not appreciate life fully.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 21, 2015 at 7:59 AM
Love this. Definitely hit home for me as my life's on hold due to recovering from a hip surgery. The days are long but my surgery was 2 months ago now and I'm about two months from returning to work, normal life... <3ReplyDelete
Great post, friend! You always seem to post the best things at the BEST times :)ReplyDelete
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This really touched my heart today. I just turned 25 this month, which has me thinking about how I've spent my life. I know spending your life well is part time management, part stress management, and part "making good choices." It's easier said than done, but it's so important. Thanks for this beautiful reminder!ReplyDelete
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This lesson has been really major for my husband and I. I so badly want this season of infertility to be over but at the same time I don't want to look back on my 20s and feel regret we didn't enjoy it more. It's a daily choice for sure.ReplyDelete
Such an important reminder and I totally needed this today so thank you for sharing. It's a good reminder to stop and think, is this how i want to spend my life?ReplyDelete
Love this post! I try and practice this as much as I can, but the planner in me has a hard time with it. Plus with my husband deploying, I always find myself either looking forward to his coming home or dreading the next time he leaves. I may just print out your image and pin it up in my office as a reminder!ReplyDelete
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You always put things into such a good perspective.ReplyDelete
Such a cool way to look at things... I'd honestly never thought of it like this before. This is just what I needed right now! :)ReplyDelete
When thinking of what I want to do with my life, I feel like all the socially accepted plausible options are just ways for me to waste time away. All this time spent studying could be spent on something else. Or maybe this is all I know, and having this purpose really is the best way to spend my time.ReplyDelete
The Life of Little Me
Amen to this! It's like you're in my head! :)ReplyDelete
I absolutely love this post! I like the way you think about "spending your life." I think that's such an interesting way to think about time, how we choose to spend it, and what we really want out of life. Tonight I'm going to go out with husband out for dinner, just because!ReplyDelete
Every day I work I BEG in my head for it to be over. I literally waste 5 days wishing it was my days off. And then my days off go so fast. I have to quit wasting my days, even if I am at work.ReplyDelete
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Selecting The Best Hand Protection For Your Employees
Different industrial processes require different kinds of protective workwear and protective hand wear is no exception. Fortunately, there is a range of options available, as well as detailed advice about how to follow PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines. Conforming to existing legislation is an important part of ensuring health and safety procedures are in place at work, and are being enforced.
Relevant legislation
Safety wear products you use must meet the requirements of the PPE Regulations 2002. For example, hands and arms may be exposed to several different types of hazards, including abrasions, electrical shocks and extremes of temperature, cuts and punctures. There are also dangers for workers who need to handle chemicals or immerse their arms and hands in water for a lengthy period. Vibration and impact can also cause problems, as can some biological agents.
EN388 legislation provides information and advice about safety gloves that is easy to understand and to follow. It orders hand protection using four criteria, including resistance to:
- Abrasion (ranked from 1-4).
- Blade cutting (ranked from 1-5).
- Tearing (ranked from 1-4).
- Puncture (ranked from 1-4).
Working days lost
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported more than 600,000 non-fatal injuries at work in the year 2015-16, of which one-fifth were related to handling, carrying or lifting. In all, about 4.5 million working days were lost due to self-reported injuries during the year. Adequate protection for employees and good health and safety procedures mean better productivity for the employer and fewer days lost to sickness or injury.
Hand protection for specific needs
Choosing the right gloves, gauntlets or sleeving for the job is very important. For example, you may need some or all of the following:
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It's also vital to make sure you choose gloves that are a good fit for each employee that needs protective hand wear. Involve your employees in the selection process and ensure they check garments thoroughly before they start to use them.
Within each category, there may be several classes of protection and this is the case with chemical resistant gloves, which are designed to allow safe handling of a range of chemicals. Expert suppliers are familiar with these categories and can guide you and your employees as to which gloves will suit your purposes and provide sufficient protection.
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Finally, it is the employer's responsibility to make sure all employees are adequately trained to work safely and that they actually use their safety gloves when required. Sometimes workers can be tempted to not bother if a task is likely to take only a few minutes. All sensible employers know that this is exactly the point when safety practices need to kick in. Otherwise, the workplace environment becomes an accident waiting to happen. Encourage your employees to take all the right precautions for their own good, as well as for the safety of their colleagues at work.


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DURHAM — By a two-to-one margin, New Hampshire residents believe there should be a higher priority put on increasing the use of renewable energy instead of increased drilling for oil. Large majorities also say an ecosystem that offers clean water, scenic values, and outdoor recreation is very important to their quality of life, according to new survey research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire.
"The 'New Hampshire Advantage' is an expression that sometimes refers to the Granite State's lack of income and sales taxes. But, for many people, the state's advantages also include clean air, clean water, abundant natural resources, and a plethora of recreational activities," the researchers said.
The new research is presented in the Carsey Institute policy brief "Granite Staters Weigh in on Renewable Energy vs. Drilling: Environmental Quality of Life Ranks High Across Party Lines." The research was conducted by Lawrence Hamilton, professor of sociology at UNH and a senior fellow at the Carsey Institute, and Cameron Wake, research associate professor with the UNH Institute for Earth, Oceans, and Space.
The researchers found:
■ Two-thirds of New Hampshire residents surveyed think that, for the future of this country, increasing renewable energy should be a higher priority than the exploration and drilling of oil.
■ Large majorities of Democrats and independents, and a sizable minority of Republicans, favor renewable energy development.
■ Almost everyone — 98 percent — agrees that clean water is very important to their quality of life. Scenic values of forest and farmlands rank second (66 percent), followed by outdoor recreation and forests for wood products (both 63 percent).
■ Only one-third of respondents realize that, despite current threats, the total area of forests in New Hampshire is greater now than it was 100 years ago. Awareness of this forest history is higher in less developed regions of the state.
■ Nine in 10 New Hampshire residents believe that climate change is happening now. Fifty-four percent agree with the scientific consensus that current changes are caused mainly by human activities, whereas 36 percent believe they are caused mainly by natural forces.
"These survey results show a combination of strong public interest but limited knowledge about larger processes behind environmental conditions. Such environmental processes are topics of active scientific research, and the findings from that research have recognized the importance for local, state, and national planning," the researchers said.
The data used in this research was provided by the Granite State Poll, conducted by the UNH Survey Center. The research was conducted in partnership with a new five-year project on ecosystem and society under the New Hampshire Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). It was also supported by the National Science Foundation and the UNH Sustainability Institute.
The complete Carsey Institute report about this research is available at http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publication/789.


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Firewalls perform three very important, crytical functions in relation to SIP.
We discussed what Network Address Translation (NAT) is, its purpose on the network and why this is a problem when adopting SIP in the enterprise. In this issue, we will look at how Ingate SIP-capable security products solve the issues with NAT and do so while maintaining security.
Firewalls perform three very important functions. These functions are critical for any SIP implementation – including SIP trunking — and may provide other benefits as well depending on the construction of the network and the service that the business wishes to employ. The following are the most important of these functions:
- The firewall resolves NAT traversal issues and enables the adoption of SIP and SIP trunking by securely permitting SIP signaling and related media to traverse the firewall. Without this function, most companies will have one-way audio only.
- The Ingate products also normalize the SIP Traffic so that the IP-PBX at the customer site, and the service provider's network are fully compatible. While SIP is a standard, each implementation can be slightly different, and the service providers may each require a different level of authentication from the business. With thefirewall in place, these requirements can be met.
- Security becomes important with the introduction of SIP trunking and other SIP services because as a server, the IP-PBX is subject to the same types of threats as any other server on the enterprise network. So the properly architected network will include a firewall device to assure that only authorized users are allowed to send and/or receive phone calls using the service, and that no malicious attacks are launched which could render the IP-PBX inoperable.


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It's Friday, and that's always a good thing, not to mention it's girl scout cookie season. So.
As if those two entities weren't reason enough to celebrate, today I'm spotlighting the work of Blair Harris. B. H. opened her doors in 2011, and just twelve measly months later, the divine design beacon that is House Beautiful came a beckoning, naming-crowning would be more like it-her one of their top 10 "Designers to Watch."
I'm watching, but the question is, are you?
What strikes me about Blair's work is how she's able to achieve a sense of coziness. Lots of designers rely on lovingly worn antiques or soft lines to communicate such comfort. In contrast, Blair's portfolio is ripe with strong, almost stark architectural elements. Bold, clean lines, precision of placement, statement-making fixtures, that's the Harris touch–hardly the elements naturally linked to "cozy" in one's mind.
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Case, rested.
Enjoy the roasted cashews out of this weekend.
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What Causes Foundation Damage
You Want to Know What Causes Foundation DamageFoundation damage can occur when the soil expands. Expansive soils contain minerals such as smectite clays that are capable of absorbing water. When they absorb water they increase in volume. The more water they absorb the more their volume increases. Expansions of ten percent or more are not uncommon. This change in volume can exert enough force on a building or other structure to cause damage. Cracked foundations, floors and basement walls are typical types of damage done by swelling soils. Damage to the upper floors of the building can occur when motion in the structure is significant. Expansive soils will also shrink when they dry out. This shrinkage can remove support from buildings or other structures and result in damaging subsidence. Fissures in the soil can also develop. These fissures can facilitate the deep penetration of water when moist conditions or runoff occurs. This produces a cycle of shrinkage and swelling that places repetitive stress on structures.
How Many Buildings are at Risk for Foundation Damage?Expansive soils are present throughout the world and are known in every US state. Every year they cause billions of dollars in damage. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 1/4 of all homes in the United States have some foundation damage caused by expansive soils. In a typical year in the United States they cause a greater financial loss to property owners than earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Even though expansive soils cause enormous amounts of damage most people have never heard of them. This is because their damage is done slowly and can not be attributed to a specific event. The damage done by expansive soils is then attributed to poor construction practices or a misconception that all buildings experience this type of damage as they age.
Expandable, Shrink-Swell, Heavable SoilsExpandable soils are referred to by many names. "Expandable soils", "expansive clays", "shrink-swell soils" and "heavable soils" are some of the many names used for these materials.
Why Do These Soils Expand?Soils are composed of a variety of materials, most of which do not expand in the presence of moisture. However, a number of clay minerals are expansive. These include: smectite, bentonite, montmorillonite, beidellite, vermiculite, attapulgite, nontronite, illite and chlorite. There are also some sulfate salts that will expand with changes in temperature. When a soil contains a large amount of expansive minerals it has the potential of significant expansion. When the soil contains very little expansive minerals it has little expansive potential.
Changes in Moisture Content Trigger Foundation DamageWhen expansive soils are present they will generally not cause a problem if their water content remains constant. The situation where greatest damage occurs is when there are significant or repeated moisture content changes.
Expansive Clay Soils:Different soil types have different potential for shrinking and swelling. The more expansive the soil around your home, the more your foundation may by subject to movement. This "Expansive Soil" is the type of soil found throughout North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth. Again this is a major factor in foundation damage in the DFW area.
Seasonal Weather Changes:Dry and wet weather cycles, both in summer and winter, produce a soil bed under your home's foundation that is likely to be shrinking and swelling on a consistent basis. The expansion and contraction of the soil over time can weaken the support for your foundation and cause it to settle and crack. These seasonal changes have a greater impact in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas simply because of the expansive clay soil that covers the North Texas area.
Drainage Issues:Foundation problems can be caused by too much moisture as well as too little. Standing water around your home, large amounts of water dumped by gutter downspouts or a negative slope of the area around your home can cause saturated soil. These issues can be remedied by installing French drains, channel drains, surface drains, swales, retaining walls, and gutters to help alleviate drainage problems around the house.
Trees and Large Shrubs:Trees have extensive tap root systems that extract large amounts of water from the soil. A large tree may drink up to 150 gallons of water per day through its roots. When these roots are under or near your foundation, the drying process may cause a portion of the soil to shrink. The difference in moisture content below the home may cause certain parts of the foundation to shift more than others. A root barrier is highly recommended for any tree located closer than 20 feet to the house. A1 Guaranteed Foundation repair can install root barriers to ease potential foundation issues and to help manage tree root issues after foundation repair is done. This helps prevent any further issues.
Under-Slab Plumbing Leaks:These leaks create excessive moisture in one area under your foundation and may cause that area to heave upward or disturb the stability of your slab. If we think an under-slab plumbing leak is causing the problem, we will provide a plumbing leak test prior to making any recommendations. A1 Guaranteed Foundation Repair provides a post leak test with every foundation repair we perform.
The Bottom Line for a Solid FoundationIt is possible to build successfully and safely on expansive soils if stable moisture content can be maintained or if the building can be insulated from any soil volume change that occurs. The procedure for success is as follows:
- Testing to identify any problems
- Design to minimize moisture content changes and insulate from soil volume changes
- Build in a way that will not change the conditions of the soil
- Maintain a constant moisture environment after construction
- Install Root Barriers
- Expert assistance is needed to do these things successfully.


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On Being a Mermaid
There are days when I get a compliment that knocks me off my feet. The compliment is always the same "You do everything so well!" Anytime I hear that I take a step back, I recap all of the things that went off the rails in my day, and I laugh. I can't take it seriously. The honest truth is that I am treading water. Above the surface of the water, everything looks lovely. All smiles, a big toothy smile. And the truth is that I genuinely feel that smile. Underwater, my legs are beating as fast as humanly possible to keep my head above water. To keep the smile on my face. To keep everything swimming along.
For all the rest of you who feel like mermaids, I bring you my weekend tribute to the mermaid in all of us. Don't forget to float on your back once in a while to let your legs relax.
The Aqualillies Perform in Beverly Hills {do you know they don't touch the bottom of the pool? I'm obsessed with them right now}


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Anyone watching the daily massacre of Syrians – including babies and bystanders alongside foreign journalists – must wonder how this tragedy can end.
If history is any guide, the tipping point will arrive when enough Syrians opposed to the Assad regime and enough foreign players unite in a consensus about which universal values – humanitarianism, human rights, democracy – must be upheld, and at what cost. Only then can other interests that now divide those inside and outside Syria be set aside.
Progress toward that elusive unity took a step forward Friday when the North African nation of Tunisia – the most successful example of the Arab Spring's democratic imperative – hosted an international meeting on Syria's future. Players from some 60 countries ("Friends of Syria"), including the Arab League and Western powers, found further common ground on taking measures against Bashar al-Assad and his generals, who are responsible for more than 7,000 killings over the past year.
The Syrian opposition groups, however – of which there are many, inside and outside the country – appeared to remain splintered at the meeting, only hindering progress.
These groups, some armed and some pacifist, still put issues of ethnicity and religion – not to mention contending claims for legitimacy and leadership – over the higher ideals of the Arab Spring. In addition, Islamic groups scattered among the opposition complicates the task for outsiders in helping unify Syrians against the regime.
Sorting through the choices of higher ideals and embracing them has not been easy, even in the United States and Europe.
Is Syria a place to uphold humanitarianism by helping thousands of refugees in need? Turkey, as Syria's neighbor, has started down that path. And such an ideal might argue for creating a safety zone within Syria, perhaps near the Turkish border, as the Friends of Syria meeting endorsed.
Does the ongoing killing in Syrian cities call for enforcing human rights by preventing the ongoing atrocities? A UN panel took a step in that direction Thursday by concluding that individuals "at the highest levels of government bear responsibility for crimes against humanity and other gross human rights violations."
Or should outside powers fulfill the protesters' original cry for democracy in Syria? On Feb. 16, the United Nations General Assembly voted 137 to 12 for Mr. Assad to step down.
Any one of these goals – democracy, human rights, humanitarianism – can, in theory, be a unifying force. As French thinker Victor Hugo said, "You can resist an invading army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come."
Achieving greater unity behind any one value would further isolate countries that now seek to keep Assad in power. Iran, Russia, China, and Venezuela might retreat in the face of so many countries acting in unison.
Inside Syria, too, more members of the Syrian Army might defect if they see the opposition and foreign countries coalesce around an irresistible and inspiring goal.
In many past conflicts, such as Bosnia or East Timor, the US, France, or Britain were the main players who defined the values at stake for humanity. But the grass-roots nature of the Arab Spring, and the surprising and welcome leadership of regional players such as Qatar, Turkey, and Tunisia, allow for a broader front toward taking action.
Events in coming days and weeks surrounding Syria will depend on how much any one of these ideals sinks into the thinking of more Syrians as well as into the converging constellation of foreign powers. The time is coming.


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In Wisbech they've seen the future and for new cinema it's definitely green as new cafe opens
PUBLISHED: 15:25 09 June 2014 | UPDATED: 15:25 09 June 2014
There is a new café bar venue open in Wisbech, The Green Room, housed in the Light Cinema development on Cromwell Road.
It was opened on Friday at an event attended by councillors, youth workers and police and fire officers.
Envisaged by designer Sarah de Freitas, the Green Room has a retro feel, with a hat tip to glory days of cinema.
The Green Room is also working with Wisbech brewery Elgood's. Bar visitors can try both Golden Newt and Cambridge brews.
Manager Diego Pigliacampo, said: "I'm thrilled to bring my vision for what cinema should look and feel like to Wisbech in the form of the Green Room." He conceded "popcorn and fizzy pop" have a time and place but he wanted to add something different.
Jamie Atherton, general manager at the Light Cinema, said: "We are also working with Fenland District Council on their initiatives to create a quality evening economy for Wisbech and are taking part in their Thumbs Up Scheme."
Thumbs Up is a new accreditation scheme for licensed premises that was launched by the council last year. It aims to reward and recognise hard-working compliant premises.


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Diamond Light Source / University of Manchester Collaboration Calls
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- Published: Friday, 10 August 2012 00:00
Diamond Manchester Collaboration Beamtime
Under the terms of the Diamond Manchester Collaboration, Manchester is provided with around 80 days per year of synchrotron beamtime for dedicated use, mainly on I13-2, but also on other beamlines at Diamond.
The DMC Director, Professor Neil Bourne, wishes to widen participation in DMC activities by Manchester researchers. Applications for beamtime are therefore being encouraged from both new and established users.
Time is allocated through a call for proposals twice per year, running in parallel with Diamond's own call for proposals in each Allocation Period, but with the DMC closing date usually one month later than for Diamond.
Applications for use of DMC beamtime must have a University of Manchester academic as PI, but proposals in collaboration with other academic institutions or with industry are welcomed. If you would like to explore the possibility of working with the DMC, please contact the Project Manager, Dr Jenny Woods , for assistance.
All applications should be submitted through the Diamond User Administration System, where a specific DMC proposal template can be found. Please ensure you discuss your proposal with the appropriate Diamond Beamline Scientist, and alert the DMC Project Manager before submission.
Experimental teams are expected to provide their own travel and subsistence costs. Should this be likely to prevent your team from being able to take up DMC beamtime, please contact the DMC Project Manager before proposal submission. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to provide assistance with expenses.


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The granddaughter of L. M. Montgomery, the author of "Anne of Green Gables," reveals that the writer's death, in 1942, was a suicide.
Fifty books about Abraham Lincoln are scheduled to come out in the next half-year. (None of them concern his doctor's dog.)
The designer Karl Lagerfeld is reportedly unhappy with the biography "The Beautiful Fall," about his rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent: "It's a rubbish book by a mediocrity with the testimonies of a bunch of losers, most often the ones that I fired."
Osama bin Laden apparently writes poetry, using "mountains as metaphors."
FieldReport.com, which collects true-life stories, is offering a two-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-dollar prize for the piece that receives the highest ranking from users. The problem: everyone thinks it's a scam.
The former Czech President Vaclav Havel has won the Jaroslav Seifert Prize, which was established after the Prague Spring uprising to support independent literature under the Communist regime.
Balios, an indie publisher, is offering free copies of the début novel "Resurrecting Randi" to readers who agree to join its (http://resrandi.ning.com/), and a share in royalties to those who promote the book via e-mail.
Farmers with a literary bent are teaching a Farmers as Writers workshop next month in Oregon: "People may think we're just groveling in the dirt all day, but it does give you time to think about stuff that's bottled up all the time.


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Roswell, located about thirty minutes north of Atlanta in Fulton County, is one of the most popular suburbs in the state. Home to 88,000, Roswell is known for its beautiful homes, charming historic district, fine dining, and wealth of green space. Roswell homes for sale are perfect for families that want access to some of Georgia's most beautiful outdoor attractions. The biggest draw of Roswell homes for sale, perhaps, is its historic district, known as Downtown Roswell. This quaint strip of commerce is home to some of the state's best restaurants and locally owned shops, drawing thousands of visitors on a typical weekend. Enjoy tapas at Zest, fine brews at Salt, or a five star meal at the famous Table and Main. For more kid friendly entertainment options, venture a few miles over to Andretti Racing for go karting and arcade games or nearby Brunswick Zone for a night of bowling. For outdoor entertainment, explore Chattahoochee River National Park, or Vickery Creek and Vickery Creek Falls. If you're looking for a safe neighborhood within driving distance of the city that features plentiful options for dining and entertainment, Roswell might be the place for you. Browse our Roswell real estate listings today and begin the search for your perfect home.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Avedon on Monday
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Labels: idea book, photography, richard avedon
Friday, July 27, 2012
Friday Scramble
The endless road trip.
Urban magic in secret places.
Kubrick photographs the big top.
Treasures from trash.
Dancing to a better life.
A new history crush.
Keeping the faith and the Batman.
Friday Jukebox, From yesterday's birthday boy, file under "songs that are problematic as hell but I love them anyway."
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Labels: ballet, circus, Friday Scramble, mick jagger, music, rolling stones, Stanley Kubrick, urban magic
Lookbook: Tennessee Lightning
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Way I Use My Walk
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Labels: dance, movies, music, musicals, rita hayworth
Friday, July 20, 2012
Friday Scramble
I'm not so sure this was a good idea.
The magic lantern.
Enjoy them before they're gone.
A Didion excerpt for the day.
I love things that create a sense of urban magic.
An artist at work.
The master of being skeptical but not cynical.
Friday Jukebox, Pop songs I don't care for transformed into pop songs I adore is one of my favorite sub-genres.
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Labels: atomic age, carl sagan, Friday Scramble, Joan Didion, movies, music, urban magic
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Lookbook: California Girl
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Labels: california, emily bridges, fashion, Hollywood, idea book, lookbook, los angeles, movies, socal, tuesday weld
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Date Sheets of M.Com Supplementary 2012
The Islamia University Bahawalpur announced the date sheet of Master Of Commerce (M.Com.) Part I & II Supplementary Examination, 2012 to be held In February, 2013 . M.Com Examination will start from 26th February 2013 Tuesday. IUB Date of Written Examination is as under.
2011-2013 www.pakstudyinfo.com


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Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (2016)
Recommended Practice (Hungary) in 2016 in:
- Banking and finance, tier 2
"The 'very professional' group at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys, which has a strong background in banking and includes team members who previously held in-house positions with banks, is valued for its 'excellent analytical skills and knowledge of the industry'. Areas of expertise for Péter Vincze's team include acquisition finance, project finance, financial leasing transactions, restructuring, and regulatory compliance."
- Corporate and M&A, tier 3
"Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys has received several recent M&A instructions in the banking sector, including advising the Hungarian state on the acquisition of a commercial bank. László Kelemen is 'very client focused'."
- Competition, tier 3
"Recent work for László Kelemen's team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys includes handling merger control proceedings and acting in cartel investigations before the Hungarian Competition Authority. MKB Euroleasing and 3M are among its clients."
- Dispute resolution, tier 3
"László Kelemen's team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys is representing Glencore in damages claims before the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) and the Hungarian arbitration court."
- Employment, tier 3
"Áron Vikor's team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys handles a significant flow of employment litigation, but is also recommended for advisory matters."
- Real estate and construction, tier 3
"Tamás Szabó's team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys advised on the acquisition of industrial real estate intended for the development of a factory, and is assisting with a purchase of agricultural land, including advising on re-zoning and the construction of a manufacturing facility."
- Projects and energy, tier 4
"Project financing is a new area of focus for the 'efficient and professional' Szabó Kelemen & Partners Attorneys, following the arrival of Péter Vincze and his team in 2014 from Vincze & Partners Law Office."


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Hello! Doing tech support for a friend and was wondering if someone here could help...
She just got Tomb Raider Anniversary for her Mac (OSX 10.6) and is using an Xbox 360 wired controller with it. It seems to be working, for the most part, fine (A/Y and B/X are reversed for some reason), but she's run into one problem -- when she presses the triggers, the camera goes into an uncontrollable spin around Lara, which can only be stopped by quitting all the way back to the desktop.
Has anyone else encountered this and is there a way to stop it?


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Joe Symons
Armed with a secondary school education from Phillips Exeter, a B.A. cum laude from Amherst College, a MS and a Phd from the University of Washington, Joe has served as a software engineer for various startups, a professor of Urban and Regional Studies, a 20 year volunteer firefighter, a tenacious advocate for sustainable and wise preservation of limited and vulnerable island habitats, an author, a crystal-glaze ceramic pioneer, a designer and contractor.
Joe first came to Orcas in 1968 and built his house in 1973. He has served on the boards of several Orcas Island non-profits and provides incubation, financial and infrastructure support for several island organic farms. He is currently president of the board of Island Stewards.


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200 years after her death, Jane Austen in 41 Objects is a celebration of Jane Austen's life. Jane was only 41 years old when she died in 1817, and Jane Austen in 41 Objects tells the story of her life and legacy with reference to 41 different objects in the Jane Austen's House Museum collection.
Jane Austen in 41 Objects takes the form of an evolving exhibition alongside a series of online posts by guest writers published weekly throughout this bicentenary year. Each object and accompanying text explores a different aspect of Jane Austen's life and work.
The story begins on Friday 10 March and finishes on Friday 15 December, one day before Jane Austen's birthday. Follow the story online at: www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/41-objects
Please note: due to the Museum's limited display space and loans to other museums, the exhibition of the 41 Objects is staggered throughout 2017, and not all objects will be on display at all times.


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"PROrealty" Real Estate is derived from the words "Professional" and "Realty". "Professional" as this sets the business parameters upon which our company operates and "Realty" as this defines our area of industry practice. "PROrealty" then reflects a Professional organization committed to exceeding the expectations of our clients, our staff, our Associates and our Partners.The culture within PROrealty is that of- " Perfection is our goal, Excellence can be tolerated ".
PROrealty was founded in response to the convergence of market and industry needs; The tumultuous market conditions demanding innovation and service excellence– and experienced Realtors®, seeking proven executive business leadership, a professional and collaborative work environment, the flexibility of virtual offices and operational costs. PROrealty Real Estate is becoming the recognized leader in the fulfillment of these needs.
The premise then for PROrealty, is that commitment to deliver exceptional customer experience through an outstanding team sharing our values of accountability, integrity, loyalty, teamwork, service orientation and ethical behavior. We understand that it is no longer good enough to merely do one's best – it is imperative that we do what is required. Our team has committed to doing what is required.
From conception to current day, our team distinguishes itself with our genuine passion for following real estate news, trends and ensuring that our clients get the best representation possible. Whether buying, selling, looking to invest or re-financing we are confident we can provide you with skilled insight.
As to our founder,
Brian has been a resident of St. Albert/Edmonton since 1976. A licensed, practicing Broker and Realtor (R) and Professional Engineer, Brian's diverse Executive background spans both the Public and Private sectors. A recognized futurist and industry leader, Brian has chaired many Industry, Academia and Government Boards and is called upon as a frequent guest speaker, appearing multiple times on television, radio and in print media. A third degree black belt in ITF Taekwondo, Brian Napier also holds a Masters in Business degree, and is a licenced marriage commissioner and licenced Commissioner for Oaths within the Province of Alberta.
Brian Napier, Owner/Broker of PROrealty


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Five Oaks Church is excited to offer and host Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.
Perspectives is a fifteen week course designed around four vantage points or "perspectives" — Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of God's global purpose.
The Biblical and Historical sections reveal why our confidence is based on the historic fact of God's relentless work from the dawn of history until this day.
The Cultural and Strategic sections underscore that we are in the midst of a costly, but very "do-able" task, confirming the Biblical and Historical hope.
Why Perspectives?
Perspectives helps believers from all walks of life see how they can get threaded into God's story of redeeming people from every tribe, tongue, and nation to Himself. From Genesis to the prophets, Jesus Christ to the early church, and Constantine to today, you will see how God has been moving, how the global Church has responded, and what the greatest needs in world evangelization remain today. It isn't a class about missions, but a course on how every believer can be intimately woven into the story of God using His people to be a blessing to all the peoples of the earth.
Perspectives is a deepening journey with the Lord in His purpose and passion, which brings much hope and life. Somehow along the way we are gloriously changed. Incredible! To borrow from Floyd McClung, it truly does, "ruin you for the ordinary".
Come check it out on January 7th and 14th for free! Register early to take advantage of an early-bird discount!
Class Info
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016 through Thursday, April 28, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $245 for Certificate Level
Location: Five Oaks Community Church 4416 Radio Drive Woodbury MN 55129
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
For further information or to enroll go to:https://class.perspectives.org/Visitor/Public.aspx?ClassId=432793


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Co-founder of reddit.com coming to Ohio University
Zoe Graham
February 13, 2014
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of reddit.com is coming to Ohio University Monday, Feb. 24, as a part of the Center for Entrepreneurship's Guest Lecture Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in Walter Hall Rotunda. Registration is free; limited seating available.
After graduating from college, Ohanian co-founded reddit.com, which calls itself "the front page of the Internet." He has appeared twice on Forbes' 30-Under-30 list, which highlights up-and-coming innovators and entrepreneurs. Ohahian also is an investor, with stakes in more than 70 start-up companies, some of which he advises.
Now the Internet pioneer is sharing his entrepreneurial insights on a five-month book tour.
"This isn't just my story, it's the stories of your successful alums as well as current students, all learning from and contributing to the greatest platform for ideas the world has ever seen (the Internet)," Ohanian said in a press release.
Joining Ohahian at Ohio University will be alumnus Alan Schaff, CEO and founder of imgur.
Following the presentation Ohahian will sign copies of his book, "Without Their Permission." Books may be purchased at Bobcat Essentials, located on the fourth floor of Baker Center or at the event.
Networking opportunities directly follow the book signing at Jackie O's Pub and Brewery beginning at 9:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Innovation Center's 3D Lab, TechGROWTH Ohio and Jackie O's Pub and Brewery.
"What a wonderful opportunity for the Center for Entrepreneurship and OU to host Alexis, the founder of reddit. We are all excited to see what he has to say about the future of the Internet and the entrepreneurial opportunities that exist today," said Luke Pittaway, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. "This is a must-attend event for anybody interested in entrepreneurship and the highlight of the year for the Center"
Follow the Center for Entrepreneurship blog, http://bobcat-entrepreneur.com, for daily event information and to participate in the Center for Entrepreneurship Find-Snoo contest. Prizes and event t-shirts awarded to those who can correctly identify the location of Snoo around campus.
Read more about the reddit visit to campus, Ohanian's book tour and his story on the Ohio University subreddit
Registration is required to participate. To register, click here or visit http://withouttheirpermission.com
Follow on twitter the Center for Entrepreneurship @OU_CE


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By Jennifer Segal
metrocurean contributor, onceuponachef.com
Sometimes there's good reason to change a classic, and guacamole is a good example. The traditional version made with chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro is always a big hit but all those raw onions can take their toll. In this recipe, roasted garlic replaces raw onions and lends great flavor without any unpleasant sharpness.
To roast the garlic, simply cook the unpeeled cloves in a dry pan until softened and charred, and then squeeze the mellow pulp right out of the peel. Serve with tortilla chips and margaritas.
Roasted Garlic Guacamole
Inspired by Rick Bayless in Eating Well
serves 4
3 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 ripe medium avocados
1 small tomato, seeded, juiced and diced (about 1/3 cup)
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro, loosely packed
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced (about 1 pepper)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus more if desired
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Place unpeeled garlic in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, turning occasionally, until soft and blackened in spots, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, then slip off skins and mash with a fork.
Scoop avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Add the roasted garlic, diced tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Coarsely mash everything together, being careful to leave some chunks. Taste and add more salt and lime juice if desired. (You can also add some of the jalapeno core if you want more heat...just add it slowly.)
Transfer to serving bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of guacamole. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Jennifer Segal is the founder and publisher of Once Upon a Chef, a cooking blog featuring easy and elegant recipes. Before launching her blog, Jennifer earned her culinary stripes working front and back of the house at some of DC's top fine dining restaurants, including L'Auberge Chez Francois, Sam & Harry's and The Caucus Room.
She has also done private catering and restaurant public relations. Jennifer is a graduate of the professional Culinary Arts Program at L'Academie de Cuisine.metrocurean contributor, onceuponachef.com


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Can you imagine a world without chocolate? No? But will it always be available and what are the challenges the makers face today? And did you know, just like wine, the taste of your chocolate varies depending on where the cocoa comes from? You can learn about all of this at Chocoa Festival. Chocoa Festival is the place where you learn the process from bean to bar, discover the wide variety of flavors in good cocoa and better chocolate, taste many food pairings while being guided by your favorite chocolate…Read More
Month: February 2018
Valentine's Day: The day of the lovers in Amsterdam
Valentine's Day: the day of the lovers. Already in the year 496, Pope Gelasius declared that February 14 was Valentine's Day. And since that time, it's the perfect day to tell your beloved that you love him. The Dutch are a sober people and often give their loved one a card or a flower. Celebrate Valentine's Day in Holland. Stay at a romantic hotel in Amsterdam. Sober Dutchmen There is little, it was the custom to declare his flame anonymously with a card or flowers, nowadays the emphasis is on…Read More


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Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough and Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd appear to have a much better relationship with senior Democratic leaders than President Obama does.
"I actually had a senator–and it happens quite a few times where senators will call us saying, what are you hearing over at the White House? What are they thinking on this bill?" Scarborough said. "I'll go, are you kidding me?"
Recent Stories in Politics
"I've had those conversations…" Todd said.
The distance between the president and senior Democratic leaders on the Hill is not a recent development, Scarborough said.
"One of the things that we've all heard from so many people–and it wasn't like six years in–it was like two months in from the most senior Democrats–senators, on the Hill–'He never calls; he never talks to us,'" Scarborough said.


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|Azalea Residences Boracay, said to be the "first four-star quality serviced apartment hotel," will open in the first quarter of 2015 at Station 2, with 285 rooms
Slated to open in the first quarter of 2015, Azalea Residences Boracay is said to be the "first four-star quality serviced apartment hotel" in the island known for its fine white sand, beaches and parties.
Located at Station 2, the property will have 285 rooms. While the property is not beachfront, it is a short walk from the famous White Beach and the location affords guests to easily step away from the crowds.
The main characteristic of Azalea Residences is the size of its rooms, which are designed to allow guests to stay longer. All rooms are of the suite type, ranging from 30 to 75 square meters. All can accommodate multiple guests, unlike many hotels which are usually restricted to accommodating two guests at a room. The two-bedroom (45 square meters) or the three-bedroom (75 square meters) unit can accommodate families and barkadas. Guests can save by not getting multiple rooms. Adjoining rooms are also available for bigger groups. Each suite also has a convertible sofa bed, aside from the bed.
All rooms have kitchen and dining facilities, another Azalea characteristic. With these, guests can stay longer or save money from dining out. Cookware and dinnerware are provided for free. The kitchen has electric cook tops with range hood, a microwave oven, a rice cooker, a refrigerator, and an electric water kettle. Pots and pans are provided upon request. Dinnerware and silverware sets are also available. These are aside from the usual complimentary tea and coffee amenity set, complimentary bottled water and guest mini-bar.
Safety and security of guests are assured in Azalea Residence Boracay. Doors are fitted with electronic identification door lock system. Safety deposit boxes fitted for laptops and gadgets are provided in all rooms. The property has surveillance cameras and 24-hour security personnel as well as medical and first-aid assistance system.
The property will have two rooftop pools, one for kids and another for adult, for recreation in the comforts of the hotel. If guests want to venture out, tour and transport arrangements can be made through a vacation concierge. Guests tired from a day of activities can avail of the in-room wellness services.
As Azalea Hotels and Residences continue to grow, it is but apt that the burgeoning franchise puts up property in the country's number-one tourist spot.
"We felt we should establish a presence," said Marin Martinez, Azalea Hotels and Residences chief executive officer and chairman. "And the presence was really premised on the basis of our membership concept, the Azalea Vacation Club."
The Azalea Vacation Club offers its members exclusive vacation ownership privileges in all Azalea properties such as discounts and special features on their stay.
"We realized that the Baguio user, at a certain point in time, is going to look for other places to use," Martinez added. "When we decided to diversify and go into the business of tourism and leisure, we said, 'If we're going to do this, we're going to do a chain so that our members will have a variety of venues to choose from.' It's really more value for money. "
According to Dulah Lipardo, chief operating officer of Azalea Hotels and Residences, guests pay just a one-time fee for a lifetime Azalea Vacation Club membership.
"That's the value for money we offer, a high quality of service but affordable to the Filipino," she said. "The membership is transferable and you get the benefits of a member such as discounts on rooms, our restaurants, etc."
Along with the expansion, Azalea Hotels and Residences made booking rooms for local residents more convenient through its Web site. With the online booking button, guests can make online reservations and receive instant confirmations without having to pay immediately upfront. Once a booking is made, an option date to guarantee will be sent via e-mail. Should changes in travel plans arise, it is easier and more flexible to make modifications in the booking. Azalea is currently accepting bookings for the Boracay property. To entice early bookings, it has a special P2,015++ promo for early bookers.
|Azalea Residences Boracay's deluxe bedroom
|Azalea Residences Boracay's one-bedroom suite
|Living and entertainment area of the one-bedroom suite


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Life's not possible without the sun coming out every day... without the wind moving the clouds that carry the rain and the snow. That is where our life comes from.
--Annie Eagan, Weather Worker
Margaretville, NY (PRWEB) September 07, 2012
This annual celebratory event at the Blue Deer Center begins with a ceremony to honor the Weather Beings, involving brilliant flowers, white candles, and foods representative of the plentitude of the harvest. An altar of thanksgiving will be constructed in homage for the bounty of the season and the lives of the people. Participants will be invited to offer a "taste" to the gods of the foods they will share and the bounty of the the community altar will be distributed. Later in the evening, people gather around a sacred fire to engage in this timeless experience of connection with each other through the fire in the center as heart.
The Harvest Festival comes from an ancient lineage that extends from the Nahua people of Central Mexico. The ceremonial leaders have been initiated in this tradition, which honors our place as "humans" in the great web of life we so desperately need to remember. Ceremonial leader, Annie Eagan, says, "Weather work is a calling to a lineage, a calling to be in relationship with the weather beings, to honor them when they provide blessings to us in the form of rain or snow..." Her partner, Dan Sprinkles, adds that there is a family orientation to the weather working and the Harvest Festival. "It's a time when people bring their families," he says, "So, it's quite distinctive in that there's this big family-like consciousness. You could say that reflects how we see the weather beings, as there's a family aspect to all of that."
Like other shamanic or ancestral paths, weather work considers healing as a balancing and restoring of harmony to the world. Annie says, "We know how screwed up the weather is getting. And why is that? Part of that is because we're not in good relationship. The weather guy gets on TV and says 'We've got bad weather coming. Rain…' But part of what's going on here is we are out of proper relationship. And the Harvest Festival is a profound way of getting back into right relationship, of saying, "Yes, this is where my life comes from...'"
Everyone, including their families of all ages, are invited to attend. "Anyone who walks on this planet," says Annie, "Anyone who eats food." This is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to express gratitude in a focused way to the forces that provide sustenance.
Dan adds, "The Harvest Festivals are a way that we, in the Nahua path, bring our work to the community at large. And it provides a ceremonial space where healing can happen in a community setting, where it is conducive for people to reconnect with each other, and with the natural world, and with the Divine. You could say it's a reminder to people of our orientation in life: what's real, and what's important, and what's meaningful."
Blue Deer Center provides an important setting for teachings and practices that promote balanced relationship with the natural world. They particularly welcome ancestral approaches to healing, ritual, and retreat. The Center's origins are rooted in the Huichol shamanic tradition and living connection to the universal and sacred spirit of fire.


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There was a time in my life when my zest for the written word went gradually idling because I became engrossed in makeup artistry. I couldn't even turn to the next page of a paperback from my shelf and, worse, the thought of creating a short prose on a simple topic dreaded me—all because I fell in love with blending different colors and shades, instead of powerful adjectives, careful adverbs, and beautiful nouns.
Dr. Maya Angelou came to my rescue like a godsend. If you remember the now defunct Fairmart or Plaza Fair department store on Colon Street, Maya waited for me at the shelves of R.S.O. Books on the second floor—three for only 10 pesos, that is. The very first I read was her autobiography titled "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." I'd read tons of other books before, but Maya Angelou's every page in that one gripped my insatiable thirst for new words and phrases, leaving me green with envy for her super rich vocabulary and graceful style. I kept coming back to R.S.O., thrice a week for the next few months, and purchased several copies of the same title which I gave out to friends. Now, I've lost count of the number of Maya's books I have in my treasure-house.
I owe to Maya Angelou the invigoration of my passion for writing as well as the lustihood of my own style. Next to my being obsessive-compulsive, Maya is the reason that I never ever mess up my blog posts. My reverence for her was, is, and will forever be such that one of my biggest regrets in life would be not being lucky enough to have an audience with this phenomenal woman who taught me to not only inform when I write, but also entertain and inspire others.
To Dr. Maya Angelou, a mere "Rest in Peace" would not be enough to convey how much I adore you. Thank you for touching my life through your words and your works. I write better now because of you.


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We stayed at the summit for about 1 hour and then took the Tuckerman Ravine trail down. I had never been in the ravine so was eager to see it despite the looooooong train of hikers ascending. This made for slow progress. Once we passed ho-jos we did a very ez jog down the ski trail. At one point I turned around to look for Susannah and noticed two guys running down at a moderate pace and figured they had also run up to watch the race. But it was Sage Canaday (1st place) and Max King (8th place) - not who I was expecting to see running down the trail (wasn't there an awards ceremony at the base of the auto road?). We also ran into Chuck and Katy heading up! Our time down was about 2 hours and our pace on the ski trail was about the same as that climbing it! My left retrocalaneal bursitis and my right achilles felt surprisingly good until we spent 5 minutes soaking our feet in the very cold river and THEN starting jogging again. Running on the frozen tendons was NOT what the doctor ordered.
I had also been planning on racing the Sea Dogs Father's Day 5K since I signed up for the MD5K back in February. I bailed on the MD5K due to injury. I still have the same injury but I've either grown in wisdom (that I can race on it) or thrown wisdom out the window. I also decided to race in my asics piranahs, which are about the sweetest, reasonably durable racing flats out there (< 5 oz). The low heel drop (4 mm) and fast pace would put a strain on my L and R achilles that they hadn't seen in 9 months. The race went well enough, I guess I thought a 18:15 was on the table but given my complete lack of fast training (other than last week my fastest training pace was about 7:20 - last week I dropped this to 6:40). I ran 18:12 so I'm pretty happy with that. I even outkicked some guy in the last 100 m. Following the race I did a 4 mile cool down, also in the Piranahs despite having brought wu/cd shoes.
Mountain runs and 5Ks in low-heal racers are not the conventional prescription for calf/achilles/RCB issues. I'm going to take this weekend as a green light that I can bump up my running and maybe even train to race and not just run slow in the woods.


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Occasionally, I like to join in with the what i wore crew and document whatever it is that I felt good in that day. The thing is, I really don't have time for the kind of set up and take down involved in being that kind of blogger. If I'm going through that work, it better be for a shop update - we all know I'm way overdue for a re-stock. Believe me when I say, it's all here, looking sweet & waiting to be photographed and listed.
Back to the point, instagram is a quick easy way to document some Lune style without all the fuss. Here are a few outfits and details I've shared recently. I'm going to make an effort to document a few times a week this way, so if you're into it - join me in one of the following ways:
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The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) encourages libraries to use the Get Away theme during Teen Read Week™, October 18 - 24, 2015, to spotlight all the great resources and activities available to help teens build literacy skills while reading for the fun of it. An annual celebration, this year's theme encourages libraries to help teens escape from the day to day grind of school, homework, family responsibilities, part time jobs and so on by picking up something to read. Interpret the theme in ways that highlight a variety of resources in your collection—fantasy novels, sci-fi, beach reads, travel books, tales of adventure and escape, and more!
Teen Read Week is an national literacy initiative of Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. It's aimed at teens, their parents, librarians, educators, booksellers and other concerned adults.
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What a resounding triumph for National in the New Zealand election 2014
National won a remarkable 48.1 percent of the vote, which increased by 0.8 percent from 2011. Only two other parties improved their nationwide party vote from 2011: New Zealand First and the Conservative party. Labour, the Greens, Maori party, ACT and United Future all saw decreases.
The voter turnout was comparatively low for the second election running: with only 77.04 percent of the eligible electorate taking to the polls, the numbers were only slightly higher than the record-low participation rate of 2011. However, voter turnout can't be used as an excuse for failure. There will always be a large chunk of New Zealanders who won't vote – as is the norm in most democracies. So the focus for improvement will have to be on policy, not voter behaviour.
As a direct consequence of the results all of the parties will likely find themselves forced to realign with the reality of how the electorate voted – which will mean a rethink, revamp and reform for many of New Zealand's political parties.
National: business as usual but with a sense of humility
With 61 seats in parliament the National Party can govern alone, setting a historic precedent since the introduction of the MMP voting system in 1996.
In his victory speech Prime Minister John Key said, "So tonight whoever you voted for, I can pledge this to you: that I will lead a government that governs for all New Zealanders."
Imbedded in his statement was the silent assurance that National will lead a centrist government and not one that could lurch further to the right. John Key began his third term with a warning to Nationals ministers saying that: "I won't want to see any hint of arrogance creeping in. One of the big messages I want to give incoming ministers and the caucus is that it is incredibly important that National stays connected with our supporters and connected with the New Zealand public."
Key signalled that he believes that there is always a risk with third-term governments becoming arrogant and veering off in unexpected ways. Prime Ministers such as Sir Robert Muldoon and Helen Clark provide a glimpse as to what third term Prime Ministers can be like.
In Muldoon's third term he defiantly refused to deregulate a stagnant economy and introduced a disastrous wage-price freeze that greatly damaged the New Zealand economy. Although initially respected as a strong and decisive prime minister, Helen Clark's third term led to an all-pervasive style of leadership where political correctness ran amok – epitomised by Clark's backing of legislation banning parents from smacking their children. Key is looking to avoid such similar trends with third-term governments by staying in touch with the New Zealand public.
In terms of policy, by 2017 National wants to see 220,000 people on welfare, which would be a 25 percent drop down from the current number of 295,000. Key also wants to get down to business with the $359 million reform package for teacher professional development, which has been slow to roll out due to lack of support (mainly by the primary teacher's union – the NZEI).
The Prime Minister added that major tax cuts are a possibility from April 2017 if the economy continued to improve. At the end of his third-term Mr Key will presumably be hoping to boast more of a 'rock star economy' with economic expectations now running high around the country.
Labour: a serious cleanout, reshuffle and reform needed
Labour was arguably the biggest loser in last Saturday's election. They managed to worsen their party vote after their historic failure of 2011. Admittedly, they did well in electorates but they tanked in the party vote.
The fact is that Labour used to be a party of real values, hard work and tradition – which working class New Zealanders could easily latch on to. They now represent the status quo and the rigid forces of unionism, welfare dependency, political correctness, and touchy-feely committees that have little connection to the heart and soul of New Zealand. Labour are in serious need of reform. However, in terms of leadership it's tough to see where the 'game-changing' leader will come from.
Goff, Shearer and Cunliffe have all dramatically failed in the leadership position over recent years and Grant Robertson, Jacinda Ardern and Andrew Little are unlikely to become the 21st century version of David Lange – which would probably be the only way that Key could truly be challenged come 2017.
In terms of policy they need to get real. The New Zealand public doesn't have an appetite for higher taxes – even if only on the so-called 'rich'. This is a form of class warfare that might have been popular directly after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 but is now internationally losing ground both morally and economically.
Education is a striking example of Labour's status quo alliance with unions despite overwhelming evidence, both locally and internationally, of the importance of teacher quality versus class size.
Labours housing policy is unrealistic. The minimum wage increase is not thought through particularly well either. And their opposition to foreign ownership incorporates an undercurrent of isolationism. All these examples are clear cases of why Labour needs to reform their policy ideas.
They can still be the party of the working class by embracing and incorporating free-market ideas – as Lange did in the 1980's. As the influential economist Sir Maynard Keynes famously said: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?"
Labour's caucus may seriously need to heed these words.
Greens: environmentalism is not always a left of centre issue
Despite optimistic talk of winning 15 percent of the vote, the Greens only managed to sneak above ten. They remain a niche environmental party which can, for now, forget the idea of becoming the next major opposition party to National.
It's tough to quantify how much their success in 2011 was due to the Rena incident but it's clear that the Rena event played a considerable part. But in 2014 there was no galvanising environmental incident that mobilised support. Let's hope the Greens aren't reliant on such an incident to win support.
Although they are slowly moving to the right on economic policy they still have, inter-connected to their environmental ideology, heavy socialist preferences on the whole. But the Greens would probably do much better at the polls if they embraced at least a centrist approach on economic policy. At the end of the day, it's not only people on the left who care about the environment.
New Zealand First and the minority parties
With New Zealand First improving their party vote by 2.3 percent to 8.9 percent they will be more than happy to continue as normal.
Although the Conservative party improved their party vote by 1.4 percent to 4.1 percent they missed out on the 5 per cent threshold. Come 2017 the Conservative party have a realistic chance of achieving that 5 percent mark.
The biggest fall from grace, however, was Internet Mana. Mana clearly made a catastrophic error in hooking up with Kim Dotcom and his reviled Internet party. All that can be said to Hone Harawira is that politics is riddled with opportunists – try and avoid them at all costs. Mana Internet won a measly 1.3 percent.
The road ahead for New Zealand's political parties is going to be one of serious self-reflection after an eventful and enthralling election campaign. It will be business as usual for National, New Zealand First and the Conservatives; but for the rest its back to the drawing board.


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What is a Religious vow?
A vow is a solemn promise made to God. The object of the vow must be good and doable for the vow to be valid. The person making the vow must understand the commitment of the vow and freely choose to bind oneself to it. The religious binds herself to live the evangelical counsels according to the Constitutions of her Institute.
We can learn what is meant by evangelical counsels by looking at the meaning of the words. "Evangelical" means from the Gospel. "Counsel" means recommendation, not a command. So, the evangelical counsels are recommendations Jesus gives in the Gospels to those who wish to follow Him by a narrower path and with undivided love. They are not required to get to Heaven, but those who are called are advised to say yes.
The Sisters seek to live the Gospel in a radical way and to bind herself more closely to Christ. Each of the counsels are firmly rooted in the life and teaching of Christ, and in the Gospel we find Him inviting (not commanding) those who are called (not everyone) to embrace the life of consecrated chastity (Matthew 19:12), evangelical poverty (Mark 10:17-30), and wholehearted obedience (John 8:29, Hebrews 10:7, Phil 2:8).


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A Philadelphia police officer was involved in a double shooting Sunday afternoon. Two men shot at each other at a block party in the 3200 block of Randolph Street in North Philadelphia. Police nearby heard the shots and returned fire.
An officer assigned to the 25th District discharged his weapon, possibly hitting one victim in the left arm. That victim was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition.
Another victim was shot multiple times, but not by police. The second victim was transported to Temple University Hospital and is in critical condition.
The police officer was involved in a foot pursuit and was not injured. Both males are in police custody.
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Big Tymers Lyrics
15. On Top Of The World
[Mannie] I know you wish you could find a Nigga wit a dick like a anaconda Neighborhood hot boy, super-shiner Pimp, playa, president, Big Tymer, tymer I ride on chrome givin bitches the blues Got the brand new Mo-Moes, twenty inch shoes Every city I go, these hoes know Dick slingin contest after the show Shootin off like a cannon, nuts landin Right up in va-gana, dick still standin Hard like a mack test, mega mess I love it when you walk around showin ya breast Load music got us shinin, drinkin wine Bustin out rubbers like it's 1999 Diamonds like street lights, racin bikes Candy paint, chromed out, dual pipes I wish I could love every broad the same Have kids all over with my last name Ya'll niggas don't think I'm serious, huh Ya'll think it's a game But I'm bout the money, the bitches, the cars, and the fame [Chorus] Ball like a dawg (I'm on top of da world) Everybody in the clique, ball like a dawg (We on top of da world) Ya got diamonds round ya neck, ball like a dawg (I'm on top of da world) Ya ride 20 inch flats, ball like a dawg (Top of da world) Aw aw, ball like a dawg, aw aw, ball like a dawg Everyday, all day, ball like a dawg (I'm on top of da world) Everybody in the clique, ball like a dawg (We on top of da world) Ya got diamonds round ya neck, ball like a dawg (I'm on top of da world) Ya ride on 20 inch flats, ball like a dawg (Top of da world) Aw aw, ball like a dawg, aw aw, ball like a dawg [Baby] Nigga, know me as a big wheeler, nigga call me a car dealer I'm gon' floss 'til the lord steal me I'm gon ball like a dawg, nigga feel me Lamborgini's bullet proof, nigga you can't kill me Vacationin at Las Vegas casinoes Wit about 100 G's worth of c-notes Lookin at all these pretty hoes Gettin beeps from my niggas 'bout some cash flow I gotta head back to the motherfuckin N.O. And clique up wit my motherfuckin negroes And tell Stank get the Lexus cruise 4 doors And beep the clique, tell 'em strap we 'bout to roll Go and eat fetticini with the main hoes And where trillionaire earrings how the game go Billionaire status from this fuckin rap flow Tattoed and I'm dealin with them white folks [Chorus] [Mannie] I got a brand new rubber Tell ya bitch I love her Meet me at the hotel so I could shove a Big ass [blanked] in her back How you luv that? Big dick down in the drawers is what I pack Gold Roleys full of gems Twenty inch rims Big screen TV showin porno films Rover, Jag, and a boat Dinosaur boots wit the motherfuckin matchin coat I'm dynamite like J.J. Me and Baby Damn, Damn, Damn is what the bitches say [Baby] I visit my mama grave 3 days a week I ride Jag drop tops so she can see me She shouts son be all that you can be Stay on ya feet and keep duckin these white sheets And play a different broad 7 days out the week And I'll be watchin when you be on your all-night creep Or rollin wit ya Rolex bezel on the city streets Or when ya clubbin and ya huntin for a new freak Ridin everyday on chrome and ya packin heat Mama, I know you lookin down on me But I'ma ball 'til I fall, fuck the industry And cash million dollar checks wit my real peeps And I'ma sag Uptown on this battlefield And aint gon' let no nigga take no food out my grill And we gon' ball 'til we fall as we keep it real Wit gold choppers, nigga you know the deal [Cadillac] Baby (ball like a dawg) Mannie (ball like a dawg) B-Geezy (ball like a dawg) Lil Weezy (ball like a dawg) Juvey (ball like a dawg) Turkey (ball like a dawg) Lil Chilly (ball like a dawg) Stanky (ball like a dawg) Joe Casey (ball like a dawg) The whole family (ball like a dawg) Ball like a dawg, ball like a dawg
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