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Meet David Russell, a muti-talented man who is one of the rare male erotica authors. David is visiting today all the way from the United Kingdom and has agreed to a brief interview. So, let's get to it!
A close woman friend wrote a powerful work in this area, which catalyzed me.
What heat level are your books?
They run between two and three.
How do you answer people who gasp when they learn you write erotica?
I try not to laugh and say one should be open-minded and oppose prejudice.
When you sit down at your keyboard, what motivates you to write?
I imagine myself participating in the scenes I am describing.
Now that's very interesting so I have to ask, do you practice what you write?
I do to a limited extent, but not nearly as much as I'd like to.
LOL I think we need to steer this interview along another line. What or who inspires your storylines?
Okay, we'll be serious again. Some real life people, some literary models, some film and video models.
How do you promote your work?
I contact review sites, and do review exchanges with other writers.
What is a typical David day?
A morning and afternoon of dreary secretarial work; freedom to be creative in the evenings.
Do you have a writing quirk and if so, what is it?
I make myself do at least 100 words per effort, to sustain continuity.
What is the hardest thing for you to conquer when you write a new story?
The feeling that someone else has done it before, and perhaps better.
Do you work to an outline or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
Always the latter; there has to be room for the speculative imagination.
What is more important: characters or plot?
Definitely characters; plots are my weak point.
Aside from writing, what is your favorite activity?
Music; I am a singer-songwriter, and have many tracks on YouTube under Dave Russell.
Thanks for coming out, David.
My pleasure, Sloane, and thank you!
Here is a little from David latest release that I think you will enjoy.
Many a dream can be realized with a little forethought. The characters in this quartet of stories are intelligent, sensitive and literary. They are also supremely voyeuristic and open-minded. Their intelligence is counterbalanced by inhibitions, which they can only lose by premeditated seduction scenarios, which relate intimately to their professional, creative and cultural lives. The great effort each couple puts into arranging a scenario seems to enhance the quality of the experience. A great source of inspiration for this and other works has been the novel The Girl Beneath the Lion by André Pieyre de Mandiargues.
Seductive Semaphore: Fashion Designer Bethesda and journalist Hector live opposite each other, with windows facing. They make initial contact through visible, provocative gestures. Soon afterwards, they get direct contact when Hector assists Bethesda with her folio. She invites him round to model for some of her fashion creations, and proceeds to seduce him. The seduction continues with a ritual visit to a sports centre, and then to a beach. They leave it open as to whether their relationship could ever become long-term.
The Heroine and the Author: Dreamer Hecate discovers she has a terminal illness. She wants to make the most of the time she has left by being celebrated in literature as a charismatic, legendary figure. She meets Ferdinand, a ghost writer, who is happy to undertake this massive project with her. In the process, She gets an idea of his physique through jogging and the fitness centre. Then there is a seduction scene inspired by the literary models of Sappho and Donne. Being 'open-minded', they make a pact for each one to go and have a sexual adventure – his hetero, hers lesbian. Their relationship is enhanced by this extra dimension.
Dreamtime Sensuality: Romona, highly literary and highly inhibited, goes to an exotic island location. She deeply desires a passionate encounter. At the Pension where she stays, she meets Stefano, who fulfils her requirements exactly. The proprietress of the Pension picks up on Romona's shyness, and gives her reassurance, including some practice in the art of kissing. Romona orchestrates an elaborate beach seduction scenario, and they are both fulfilled. They never meet again, but their exchange of emails and text messages goes on indefinitely.
Dancing with Danger: Verona is a Scriptwriter and Gareth an archaeologist. They both have 'retreats' near the coast, and discover their common interests. Verona contrives a half-seduction on a deserted beach, wearing 18th century retro gear – related to their common interests. After some further encounters, they give each other a 'dare' to go and have a really risky encounter with someone really dodgy. Gareth finds a young woman on the run. Verona has a rapturous encounter with someone who gets hauled in by the police, suspected of terrorism. She uses her charm on the interrogating police officer to extricate herself. So Verona and Gareth both meet up again, to tell their respective tales.
EXCERPT from Seductive Semaphore
Hecate read some verses of Sappho, which she felt totally appropriate to his slender grace, so nearly androgynous. She quoted a phrase demanding his fixed, concentrated stare into her eyes. The eye contact was clinched Hecate's introduction was a quote from her.
Ferdinand responded to the prompt; he knew what he had to do—gradually, at intervals, he removed his garments one by one as she breathily read the hypnotic, seductive phrases.
His garments came off with ease and grace, he obviously had some long-repressed desire to do this. At last, he stood before her, beautiful, naked, and slender. Somehow, his spirit prevailed over his earlier reticence, he shed his shyness with his clothing. Since she saw him in trunks, Hecate anticipated this moment with such relish. If the pool had been empty when they were there, she would have taken them off there, or in the shower. Perhaps something could happen, or even be premeditated in the future, on a deserted beach, secluded amid the dunes.
She handed him a volume of the collected poems of John Donne. "Now, I think you know which one I want you to read me. Hmm…while we've been working together, I bet you've had some reveries of me undressing, you undressing me."
"I have to admit that is so and I know which poem you mean, it's Elegy Nineteen—To His Mistress Going to Bed.
"We really are on the same wavelength darling. I had learned of that poem as a young girl, with a desperate desire one day to enact it. Every word of it struck home as I disrobed alone, for years I yearned for that lovely partner to give me those instructions live."
Ferdinand beamed, then quoted from near the end of the poem referring to the poet's nakedness at the beginning of the action. Then he proceeded to read, with his lovely, hypnotic voice.
He really made Hecate's girdle feel like Saturn's rings As she undid her sash and cast it down, she felt her abdomen was bathed in heavenly light, visible only to spiritual eyes.
The request to remove her 'breastplate' gave her an etheric shudder. Taking off the brooch at the top of her dress felt like casting away a shield, affirming that strife and combat had been replaced by love.
In response to the exhortation to unlace, she felt deliciously nervous as her fingers twitched on her zips and buttons.
As the gown went off following the next command, Hecate felt she had emerged from a perennial cocoon, that she was the sun liberated from the constricting veils of night.
As for a 'coronet', Hecate was only wearing a slide, but removing it certainly helped her locks flow freely.
It was great to feel liberated from footwear; earlier on her high heels had felt so sexy. But now her stockinged feet tingled with electric desire.
With her underwear, admittedly she found nylon, calico, and silk sexier than linen, but the word, so sensually uttered, really relevant. (from The Heroine and the Author – Story 2)
Divine Destinies - Manic Readers - Amazon.co.uk - Barnes & Noble - Smashwords
David Russell lives in the UK and is a writer of poetry, literary criticism, speculative fiction and romance. His main poetry collection is Prickling Counterpoints (1998) and he has also had poems published in online International Times. Two of his important speculative works are High Wired On (2002) and Rock Bottom (2005). He also has a translation of Spanish epic La Araucana, Amazon 2013. David's romances books include: Self's Blossom, Explorations, Further Explorations, Therapy Rapture, Darlene, and An Ecstatic Rendezvous. All his romances are published by Extasy (Devine Destinies).
David is also a singer-songwriter/guitarist. His CD albums include Bacteria Shrapnel and Kaleidoscope Concentrate. Many tracks on You Tube, under 'Dave Russell.'
Learn more about David Russell on his blog.


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Well she's here! Sandy finally turned her eye towards the Charm City. The mayor has banned us from using vehicles, so I was forced to walk to document Sandy's happenings.After sitting around and watching Rob Roblin stand around on a dock for hours on end we got bored and decided to walk down to check out the Jones Falls and Falls Rd.
Video then Photos below

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If you own a 2003-2006 Chevy Silverado you know how hard it is to find lights that match the truck's sharp angles.
Many aftermarket LED light assemblies use cats-eyes, or halos, in their products and those setups don't match these years very well. Personally, the round LEDs look like shit because they're so out of place.
After lots of online looking I came across AnzoUSA's light assemblies featuring a "U" shaped LED for both the primary headlight and high-beam. Jackpot. I purchased from Amazon using the link below (no affiliation) which turned out to be AnzoUSA direct. I found Anzo's customer service to be better through Amazon then their website.
Headlights: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6RRXOG
Cruisers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A1AJ0QE
Moving on.
The lights came with no directions yet the 2003-2006 headlights are simple to remove. We used a test light to hook up the LED cruiser to the small, outside factory cruiser plug – the one that alternates the primary turn signal. I'll do a short video tonight showing the alternating turn signal setup and upload it to the blog and YouTube channel.
The fitment was darn close to stock and within tolerance for a aftermarket headlight assembly. Below are some non-retouched photos in daylight, partial darkness, and night-time.


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Below are details about the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) products and deliverables, created for the California Mental Health Services Authority's (CalMHSA) Stigma and Discrimination Reduction (SDR) program initiative. The SDR initiative's newest effort, to enhance the cultural responsiveness of PEI projects and services, is designed to enhance the public mental health system's ability to reach racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse populations in California.
Cultural and Linguistic Competence Organizational Assessment (CLCOA), NAMI California
Report on The Process for Developing Cultural Adaptations of In Our Own Voice, NAMI California
Prevention and Early Intervention Education (PEI-EDUCATE) Standards Framework, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities (Coming Soon)
Strategies for Changing Organizational Practice to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination, SDR Consortium
Partners in Health Toolkit, Integrated Behavioral Health Project
Peer Models and Inclusion Strategies for Integrated Care Toolkit, Integrated Behavioral Health Project
Establishing Integrated Behavioral Health Service Models: the Developmental Process Undertaken by Counties, Integrated Behavioral Health Project
Community-Based Consumer Run Stigma and Discrimination Projects, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Guidelines for Telling Stories of Hope Toolkit, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Adapting Materials and Content Focusing on Suicide for Speakers' Bureaus Toolkit, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Mental Health and the Media Toolkit, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
AP Stylebook on Mental Illness, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Reporting on Mental Health Style Guide, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Working With Media to Tell Your Story (Spanish and English), Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Mental Health Reporting Guidelines Toolkit, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Depiction Suggestions for Character and Storyline Development, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Community Roundtable Guide, United Advocates for Children and Families
Focus Group on Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Efforts (2012), United Advocates for Children and Families
Support Grassroots Organizations Promoting SDR in Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Communities Stipends/Mini Grants, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
A New State Of Mind: Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness a California Public Television Documentary, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn (Coming Soon)
Muestra Esto: Salud Mental en Los Angeles, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc
Mental Health Awareness, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc
Faith Leaders and Mental Health Event Video, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc
In Our Own Voice: Living With Mental Illness (Cultural Adaptations), NAMI CA
Each Mind Matters Gallery: Video Interviews, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn (Coming Soon)
SDR Focused Fotonovela Series, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn
Breaking the Cycle Radio Program on Native American Mental Health, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Generation Next Competition Videos, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
LGTBQ Media and Mental Health Event, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Understanding Culturally Appropriate Processes for Ensuring Language Access Webinar, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions
Racial Impact Assessments: Assessing Implicit Bias to Enhance Cultural Responsiveness of PEI Programs, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions
Cultural Awareness and Mental Health at Work, Mental Health Association of California
Culturally Focused In Our Own Voice Trainings for Diverse Audiences, NAMI CA
Faith-Based Mental Health Friendly Communities, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn
Stigma, Discrimination and Lack of Access to Care for Transition-Aged African American Males in the Mental Health System in California, African American Health Institute (Coming Soon)
Academic Resources and Curriculum to Identify and Apply Strategies with Cultural and Linguistic Implications for Stigma and Discrimination Reduction, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities (Coming Soon)
LGBTQ SDR Education and Training, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn
Cultural Adaptation of the Mental Health First Aid, United Advocates for Children and Families
Web-based Learning Modules, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Fact Sheets (Available in Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Russian, Armenian, and Arabic), Disability Rights California
Report on the Use of Idioms in Four Ethnic Communities, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Culture and Ethnicity in Mental Illness Stigma Literature Review, Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Fact Sheets, REMHDCO/CA MHSA Multicultural Coalition
Effective Community Engagement (Utilizing the World Café Model), REMHDCO/CA MHSA Multicultural Coalition
SDR Outreach for the Asian/Pacific Islander Communities, Pacific Clinics
Native Communities of Care Mini Grant and Multimedia, Runyon, Saltzman, and Einhorn
Enhancing Mental Health Service Delivery for American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Native American Health Center
Stigma & Discrimination Reduction of First, Do No Harm: Reducing Disparities for LGBTQQ Populations in California, Mental Health America of Northern California
Media Outlets Serving Underserved Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Communities, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
Enhancing Efforts to Reduce Disparities through the Statewide Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Programs, California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions


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A brief history of Neymar Jr. on Champions League
The current Champions League season is going for its fifth round. Neymar Jr. and his partners are seeking the crown once again. Barça's number 11 became one of the highest top scorers of last season's championship and, with and agenda filled with important games ahead, he aims on doing it again.
On total, the player participated on 26 Championhos League matches with Barça. His debut on the dispute was back in september of 2013, against Ajax, at Cam Nou, but his presence didn't last long. With only one goal for the season and five games, Barcelona was eliminated on the quarter-finals, by Atlético Madrid, on a game that finished on 1-0.
On his second season, the player had a different performance. A much better one. On the nine games he played, Neymar Jr. won seven games and only lost twice with Barcelona. Barça's 11 was so important on the 2014/2015 Champions that he was among the three best goal scorers of the championship, along with Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Lionel Messi, with 10 scored goals.
Among his best performances, its worth highlighting his participation on the fouth match against Paris Saint-Germain, at Camp Nou, where the player scored two goals and the second game against Bayern Munch, at the adversary's home, where he also scored Barça's two goals on the duel ended by 3-2. At the final match, against Juventus, NJr left his mark with a goal on the game's last moment.
The catalan team's next challenge is Rome. This will only be their fifth game on this Champions League's season. Barcelona won three games and had one draw. Neymar Jr. remains with two goals on the dispute, right behind Luis Suárez, with three. The league is only at the beginning and there's a lot to happen, but NJr will always be in search of his best possible performance.
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Art Visit to Tate Modern
Year 11 GCSE Art and Design students had the pleasure of an excellent private guided tour of the Tate Modern last week.
Students were introduced to a wide range of contemporary artists that support their final exam question around their chosen themes of ' Out of place' 'Surroundings' 'Detail' 'Assemble' or' 'Architecture'. Despite that for many students this was their first visit to an art gallery, they were praised for their enthusiasm, understanding and deep analytical thinking. For further updates and inspiration for any Art and Design students please follow our Leigh UTC Art and Design Instagram @LeighUTCArtDesign


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Suitable for
Group size
Ideal length
1 day
When to go
Mid-January to mid-October (excluding Sundays)
From £260pp
This adventure takes place on the River Tay, famous for being the King of Scottish salmon rivers. This is the perfect activity for those seeking to develop their fly-fishing technique, with one-to-one tuition in the beautiful surroundings of Perthshire. All kit is provided, so all you need is a sense of adventure.
On the day you can expect your guide to meet you at 9.30am at the salmon fishing beat location. You'll be instructed on use of the kit and then it's straight into the fishing.
You'll receive hands on tuition on all aspects of fly-fishing, including Spey casting with a double handed salmon fly rod, hooking a salmon on the fly and how to read a salmon pool. The guide can also include tuition on spin fishing for salmon should water conditions dictate an advantage with a spinning rod or if this is a method of salmon fishing the client wishes to learn or fine tune.
A typical day sees you break at lunch for an hour before resuming until 5.30pm. You'll hopefully have some tales of great battles fought to tell in the bar that night! There is nothing quite like being immersed in the flow of the river and the focus of hooking your salmon, a truly meditative experience.
All in all this is a fantastic option because it's very easy to organize. All the fishing permits and technical kit are sorted for you, so you just have to turn up with a minimum of kit and a sense of adventure.
To book this adventure you need to pay upfront as this is in high demand. The guide will then be in touch to confirm the date, beat location and suggest local accommodation. To guarantee your chosen date please try and book 90 days or more in advance.
Your guide
Jock Monteith
Jock Monteith is a highly experienced Scottish salmon fishing provider, with a lifetime spent delivering guided Scottish salmon fishing trips for clients. If he's not guiding himself, Jock engages the very best 'time served' professional salmon guides and, combined with careful selection of the best fishing beats in Scotland, this guarantees an exceptional day out. Jock is well known in the industry as a fantastic provider, a salmon fishing TV celebrity, a River Tay salmon habitat improvement pioneer and salmon fishing equipment designer.
Additional info
Optional extras include booking additional days (ask the guide).
This River Tay guided salmon fishing package is available for fishing dates between the 15th of January and the 15th of October 2017 (Sundays excluded).
The guide will provide the salmon fishing permits and supply all the required salmon fishing equipment, including the rod & reel, salmon flies, chest waders and life jacket.
All you need to bring is a waterproof jacket, warm clothing, a packed lunch and sunglasses.
Please note you have to be 18 years or over to book this adventure (unless accompanied by a parent or guardian).
Wilderness Now does not provide this activity. It acts as agent facilitating your entry into a contract in respect of this activity, which is provided by Jock Monteith.
- Bespoke adventure for you or your group.
- Kit for borrowing
- Technical kit
- Fishing permit for the day
Not Included
- Meals/ drinks
How to get there
Travel details
Precise travel details will be given for your River Tay salmon fishing venue (including a postcode for your Satnav) once booking is confirmed.
Where to stay
Accommodation advice for your River Tay salmon fishing venue will be given once booking is confirmed.


text: A tiny illustration I made over a lazy Saturday afternoon, probably slightly missing that chilly Russian winter, especially after spending a whole year here, in Singapore. Can you imagine if Merlion was standing in the middle of Red Square? Easy. This art print was inspired by the work of Aaron Draplin.


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Q: What happens if I put a resident beneficiary in the property and they look good at first but stop making payments after a few months or a year?
A: They are evicted with the funds in the Contingency Fund at the time of default. AS tenants in the trust-owned property, they have no right to claim an equity interest in the property (a tactic often used to stall eviction and force lengthy an expensive foreclosure process). A resident beneficiary in an EHTrust™ is merely a tenant leasing the trust property, who has agreed that any contract violation will bring about immediate eviction. The eviction action itself serves as constructive notice of the defaulting party's intent to sell their interest in the trust a value they will have to prove by MAI appraisal, if they would disagree with purchase price offered to them. Should they in fact go to the expense of proving they are in fact owed more than the offer, it is agreed that such verified sum is to be paid to them in the form of an unsecured promissory note to honored only when the property sells at the trust's termination ('assuming net proceeds at that time are sufficient to cover the amount of the note).
Q: What happens if I set up an EHTrust™ with a "seller" who decides to terminate our agreement before the trust's scheduled termination date?
A: In the EHTrust™, the property is owned (both legal and equitable tile ownership) by the nominated trustee, who will not yield to any beneficiary's direction unless all parties are in full accord and submit a mutual letter of direction calling for termination and reconveyance of title.
Q: What I choose to terminate the trust early?
A: Again, a Notice of Direction to Terminate and Reconvey by all parties would have to be expressly delivered to the trustee, directing any such action. If any beneficiary would refuse to sign such direction, the contract would remain in full force until its scheduled termination.
Q: Who is responsible for maintenance of, and repairs to, the property during the course of a co-beneficiary EHTrust™ transaction?
A: In order to receive income tax benefits, the IRS requires that the tax payer prove having a contractual obligation to make all principal and interest payments and to cover all of the "burdens of homeownership" including the effort and expense of all maintenance and repairs to the property [ IRC 163(h)4(D)]. Do note, however, that because the resident beneficiary is under the terms of a lease ('of a property owned by a trust), local landlord laws can be enforced in some US counties (i.e., some New York and Pennsylvania counties for example) with regard to major repairs in cases where the resident can prove having less than adequate funds for complying with safety ordinances. In worse case, under such a circumstance the trust's beneficiaries could be deemed jointly responsible relative their respective percentages of ownership of the trust's beneficiary interest.
Q: Why do your materials indicate that one can acquire real estate without a loan, a down payment or any particular credit requirements?
A: That's because it is generally the owner of the property under consideration who makes those determinations, not a lender. In other words, one might decide that someone with perfect credit would only post a single payment in the Contingency Fund, whereas someone with marginal, weak or no credit could be called upon to place the equivalent or 3 or 4 (…or 10) payments in the refundable Contingency Fund, in order to cover unexpected exigencies should they occur. Cash can buy-off a lot of bad credit under the right circumstances, especially when eviction and unlawful detainer problems needn't be anticipated.
Q: If I collect, say 3 or 4 or more advance payments from a resident beneficiary in my transaction, am I able to spend that money for my own purposes?
A: The Contingency Fund held by the Trustee is always under the direction and mutual control of the beneficiaries, and can only be drawn upon by a beneficiary upon mutual agreement by parties. However, if in the beginning it is agreed by all parties that all or a portion of the Contingency fund can be drawn upon by a particular beneficiary (assuming its refund-ability at termination remains intact, then the parties can so agree. If the property appreciates and the loan is paid down sufficiently such refund can come from the proceeds of sale. If, however, such profits are not forthcoming, the party having drawn upon the fund is subject for lawsuit for recovery of the money.
Q: What kinds of properties lend themselves to this type of seller-assisted financing?
A: First off, anyone owning real estate of any kind (residential, commercial, industrial, farm land, mixed-use, a building site, etc.) would be well-advised to hold its ownership in a title-holding (land) trust for asset protection purposes (i.e., one beneficiary, one trustee and fully anonymous ownership with lawsuit shielding without public notice of the asset's true beneficiary-interest owner). It is only when one ads a second or third beneficiary with the right to possession that the transaction would be referred-to as an EHTrust®. And, again, any seller-assisted financing of any type of property can be best protected and serviced by use of the EHTrust™ concept.
Q: My attorney says he/she has never heard of an EHTrust™ and advices that I use another conveyance device for my owner-financing.
A: This merely means that your attorney is one of thousands of legal professional who has never had the opportunity or sufficient interest in the subject to research the concept and its myriad benefits and advantages for anyone acquiring real estate on a seller-financing or seller assisted basis. If the attorney refuses to consider the concept and learn about it, we might recommend going elsewhere. However, if you attorney balks at the EHTrust™ you might ask what alternative he/she cold provide that would afford you all of the same safety, legality and buyer and investor protection. Some question to ask in such a scenario might be:
- Doesn't what you are suggesting violate a lender's due-on-sale clause?
- Is my tenant buyer deprived of a claim of equity if I ever need to evict him/her and regain full ownership of the property
- Is my tenant buyer motivated to pay higher payments because of my ability to pass on my income tax write-off to them?
- In what you are suggesting, can I give the tenant-buyer all of my tax deductions (prop. Tax and insurance) with a title transfer?
- If my tenant-buyer gets into legal trouble, can his creditor liens attach to the property (i.e., 'his ownership interest or option)?
- In the event of a default by the tenant-buyer, can I be assured of having the party out of the property and all my interest in it returned to me in 45 to 60 days?
- Has there ever been a legal failure with the system you are suggestions (never has there been such failure with the EHTrust™)
- Have you studied the many nuances of the 500 year-old a 3rd-party trustee, 'co-beneficiary, beneficiary-directed, title-holding, inter vivos Illinois-type nominee grantor's land trust
- Are you aware that one's vesting his property's title into an inter vivos trust does' not violate any lender's due-on-sale (alienation) admonitions?
- Are you aware that Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations (specifically sec. 591-vi) is not law and has never been so enacted (Re. US House of Representatives Law Revision Counsel as per 12CFR Sec 1), and that it is Title 12 of the US Code that prevails in this regard (i.e., 12USC1701j3)
Q: What is the best way to approach a seller prospect with this concept?
A: Merely ask if he/she would consider selling on a Contingency Sale basis, wherein the existing mortgage would be kept in place for a few years, until the property would be re-financed or sold, with the current loan being retired and all of today's equity (if any) being returned to the seller at that time. The manner in which the transaction will be structured is not important until there is an agreement with regard to the Seller-Carry concept.
Q: Is there a way to guarantee a ROI?
A: No. One's return on investment is entirely dependent upon market conditions at the time of disposition relative those at the time of acquisition. Determining profit in advance on any fluctuating investment return potential is a dangerous practice and never encouraged. For one to estimate a return on investment would require speculating on what the real estate marketing will do and what the money market will do over the term of the transaction.
Q: How does the trust protect my investment?
A: The EHTrust™ is a contractual agreement between parties which protects their interests by holding the ownership of the property in a licensed, bonded, non-profit corporate entity for the term of the agreement. In so much as the property's ownership is so held neither party can bring about any action that would (could) jeopardize the other party's title interest. As well, the combination of the documents comprising the EHTrust™ Transfer calls for stringent corrective and punitive action in the event of any default or abridgement of either party's contractual obligations.
Q: Upon sale of the property at the trust's termination, how does the EHTrust work with regard to a IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange.
A: See IRR 92-105, wherein the IRS indicates that a "land trust" beneficiary with the obligations of home ownership will be treated as a homeowner for all income tax purposes. This means that a beneficiary interest holder in a title-holding (Illinois-type) land trust can indeed exchange his/her ownership for real property of any type within the section 1031 guidelines. Unlike exchanging out of a corporation, LLC or partnership, there is no Continuity of Transfer issue to have to contend with (i.e., when one must exchange an LLC only for another LLC, or a corporation only for another corporation, etc.)
Q: Can I use the trust to wrap an existing mortgage?
A: Yes. That is essentially the purpose for virtually all EHTrust™ transactions. I.e., all monthly obligations are paid to a (free) collection service, which disburses all collected funds to the designated payees: the mortgage lien holders, the property taxing agency, the insurance companies, and any other regularly recurring monthly payment recipient.
Q: What legal history can you share in regard to the DOS and dealing with lenders?
A: As per the Garn-St. Germaine Act (the Depository Institutions Regulations of Act of 1982), placement of a property of less than five (5) units is not a violation of any lender's "due-on-sale" caveat, in that title is merely being vested in a trustee under the full direction and control of the borrower for the sole benefit of superior asset shielding…for both the borrower and for the lender's best interest as well.
Q: As a Hard Money Lender, why should I consider the EHTrust?
A: A little known fact is that taking a beneficiary interest in a title holding trust is far safer, and affords a much easier foreclosure than does a mortgage or trust deed foreclosure, in that in order to foreclose on a land trust beneficiary interest, one merely needs to repossess personalty vs. foreclosing on realty. This is to say that beneficiary interest in a real estate trust, like stock in a corporation, is not real estate (it is personal estate). Therefore, a lender's security interest can be perfected with a simple UCC1 filing with the Secretary of State. Then upon default by the payor, commanding the relinquished security is a matter of a quick repossession without a long and arduous (and expensive) foreclosure process.
Q: Can I sell my beneficial interest similar to discounting a note?
A: Absolutely! When a paper-buyer realizes the advantages over standard note-buying he/she will know that such an investment much more secure and predictable than ordinary paper buying.
Q: Can I use my Roth IRA money to invest into EHTrust™ properties?
A: Yes. One must be certain, however, to avoid any "self-dealing" and assure that no money from any part of the transaction is ever touched by you until the account is terminated.
Q: As a ground partner investor, can I receive monthly cash flow to pay for my services?
A: As a "ground partner" in an EHTrust™ transaction, you are expected to do certain pre-assigned tasks that an out-of-town finder or cash investor would not be able to accomplish in-person. In that regard, the extent of services required would be evaluated prior to your entering the transaction, and in some cases a negotiated monthly payment to you would certainly be justified.
Q: As a realtor, can I be paid my standard commission?
A: Yes, and then some. Realtors® typically charge their full commission plus an administrative fee for structuring the seller-carry EHTRust (generally 0.5% to 1%)…the verbiage is included in the addendum to the purchase offer form that we provide.
In many cases the Realtor® will offer to either carry some or all of his/her commission on a monthly payment basis, or on a deferred payment basis. Or…one could opt to forgo the commission, all or in part, in favor of becoming a co-beneficiary in the EHTrust™, in order to participate in future profits upon the disposition of the property at the end of the trust term.
Q: As a Realtor®, what disclosures do I need to include?
A: Any attorney, account or Realtor® if becoming a principal in a transaction must, by law, acknowledge their agency relationship and advise the client of their unreliably as an agent seek to serve their own best interests, and strongly suggest assuredly that the client seek independent professional agency representation
As well, any time a Realtor® would be representing both sides of any real estate related transaction, a standard dual agency disclosure is called-for.
Q: As a realtor, can I be an investor instead of using my license? If yes, how would this work?
A: Unless prohibited in writing by your broker, you could be an investor in any endeavor you would choose, including real estate transactions. However, it should be carefully noted that most brokerage contracts prohibit self-dealing in any capacity relative to the sale, purchase or other involvement in the practice of real estate investing or consulting.
Q: Do you have an attorney that can speak with my attorney to better explain the EHTrust system?
A: Yes. We are represented by in-house counsel.


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A Quote for the Month
"Spring breezes drift and tiny May birds chirp in morning's dawn-lit heart." –Terri Guillemets
- Important: Report Your Monthly Hours!
Every month please go to http://visionlossresources.org/programs/volunteer/volunteer-hours-reporting and follow the link to print your own timesheet. You may also email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Jen at 612-843-2583 and leave a message with your hours. Please turn in mileage in a timely manner. Mileage submitted after 3 months will no longer be eligible for reimbursement. Thank you for understanding.
Remodeling: As a reminder, VLR's Minneapolis office is undergoing renovations in April and May. The Fitness room is closed (no Yoga, Fitness class, or drop-ins) until construction is complete. The Auditorium and Library remain available during this time.
We have a full calendar of outings and activities. Can you help? Please call or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Many activities fill up rapidly!
5/7 Game Day 10:00-12:00 VLR in Minneapolis 2 volunteers
Lively fun with board and trivia games. Laughter, conversation, and snacks included!
5/9 BINGO 5:00-7:00 VLR in Minneapolis 2 volunteers
Everybody loves BINGO!
5/15 Lunch Bunch 11:30-1:30 J.J's Clubhouse, Golden Valley 3 volunteers
Read the menu aloud to participants, help with seating, and enjoy some tasty food. Please save your receipt and send it in when you report your hours. VLR will reimburse you $10 towards your meal when you turn in your hours and receipt!
5/15 Craft: Herb Gardens 1:00-3:00 VLR in Saint Paul 2 volunteers – volunteers especially needed!
Help with this fun, hands-on activity. We will be decorating containers and planting a variety of herbs. Treats served! No crafting experience necessary.
5/17 Shopping Day 9:30-2:00 Rosedale Mall 15 volunteers
Help provide Sighted Guide–training provided on site—to participants as they shop around the Mall! We will meet inside the Southeast mall entrance next to Big Bowl.
5/25 Pottery 10:00-12:00 VLR in Saint Paul 2 volunteers
Help participants create hand-built pottery items. No experience is necessary.
Meet Angi, one of our long-term volunteers at Vision Loss Resources. Angi has been a VLR volunteer for 10 years and we are featuring her in our first "Volunteer Spotlight" section in this monthly newsletter. This "Volunteer Spotlight" will be a fun way to learn about other volunteers, as well as to learn new ideas and thoughts in regards to volunteering.
Thank you Angi for your dedication and service and we appreciate all you do to help our clients!
My VLR client, Nancy, and I have been shopping together since 2008. I also volunteer at the craft events at the St Paul location.
A little bit about you (family, pets, hobbies, etc.):
My husband Jason and I live in St Paul and we have three children, ages 10, 8, & 6, and one cat. I really enjoy crafting, especially sewing, knitting, and crocheting. I also enjoy hiking and just being outdoors.
What is your favorite thing about volunteering at VLR?
My favorite thing about volunteering with VLR is being helpful and making connections with people. I enjoy finding ways to make people's lives better.
How has volunteering with VLR impacted you?
Volunteering with VLR brings a lot of joy into my life. I truly enjoy spending time crafting with clients and shopping with Nancy.
What has been the biggest surprise volunteering at VLR?
I think a surprise for me is how deep a friendship Nancy and I have. So many things have happened in both our lives in the past 10 years and I feel like she is truly a friend. I love her and enjoy spending time with her. We have so many inside jokes and spend a lot of time laughing. We also help each other through difficult times. She has helped me learn how to live with arthritis, and has given me lots of great parenting and marriage advice. I think often times young people forget that older people were young, they have had all the experiences we are having (and more) and they have a desire to been known, to be helpful, to be talked to like a friend.
Do you have any advice for other VLR volunteers?
Do more of it! I started volunteering in the monthly craft events this year and it is so much fun. It's so much more than crafting…it's community building, friendship creating, checking-in and caring for each other.
Anything else you want to share about volunteering at VLR?
It is an easy way to create more joy in your life. Many people have forgotten the importance of making in-person connections with people. Our lives are so much richer if we reach out, spend time in the company of others, and be helpful.
We have a list of people waiting for volunteers for the following Reader and Shopper roles in the Twin Cities. Volunteers assist clients with household reading and paperwork and with grocery shopping or errands. This is a personal way to make a big impact on someone's independence. Volunteers set their own schedule and work on an on-going basis with the same person. This is an important way to make a connection with your community. Can you help?
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|St. Paul/Riverview Area
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|St. Paul/Merriam Park East Area
Vision Loss Resources is here to help!
Call us at 612-871-2222 to learn more about affordable services, including: a free Initial Visit with comprehensive, professional evaluation and resources, recommendations on lighting and adaptive equipment, continued instruction on adaptive techniques for living independently, and digital literacy classes for older adults. We also have a vibrant Community Center, Support Groups, Independent Living Skills Course, and Peer Mentoring services. We do not require a doctor's referral, health insurance, or a specific diagnosis. We serve anyone in the 9-county metro area whose vision loss impacts their ability to perform the activities they need or want to do. Call us for more info!
I have a friend, family member, or colleague who may be interested in volunteering. How do I get them started?
Ask them to contact us! Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 612-871-2222. We'll get them started with the application process and get them matched with a participant or activity!
What is Volunteer Reimbursement for Mileage & Transportation Expenses all about?
Who is eligible?
Vision Loss Resources Volunteers are eligible for mileage reimbursement. Volunteers who use Metro Mobility or other mass transit to travel to and from their volunteer assignment are also eligible to request reimbursement.
What is eligible?
Your mileage reimbursement request must be part of an active volunteer assignment. When you report your volunteer hours, indicate your round-trip miles or mass transit costs to and from your volunteer assignment. Other expenses may be eligible for reimbursement. For example, if you join your client for an occasional coffee or snack, you can request reimbursement. Please ask if you are unsure. You will be requested to submit receipts. Please turn in mileage in a timely manner. Mileage submitted after 3 months will no longer be eligible for reimbursement. Thank you for understanding.
Policy for Meal Reimbursement
In an effort to create a more sustainable Community Center and Volunteer Program, volunteers will be responsible for paying for their own meal at an activity (i.e. at Lunch Bunch, Supper Club, etc.). Please save your receipt and send it in when you report your hours. VLR will reimburse you $10 towards your meal!
When will I receive reimbursement?
Reimbursement checks are requested each month, the second week of the month. (Volunteer hours are requested by the 5th day of the month.) Checks are usually prepared and mailed the 3rd week of each month. Please note: VLR's Business Office prepares checks in rotation with payroll and other expenses. This schedule is subject to change. Additionally, reimbursement requests for less than $10.00 will be held until either the total request is greater than $10.00. This policy reduces administrative costs.
If I'm coming to VLR, where do I park?
Minneapolis office: we have two parking lots available. The larger "lower lot" nearest to Lyndale is the closest to our front door. Due to the nature of the intersection on Franklin & Lyndale, if you are coming from south on Lyndale, take a left on Franklin (westbound) and take the first right on Aldrich Ave S. Follow to the end of the street and continue to the right down the hill to our lower lot.
Saint Paul office: For those parking, being dropped off, or needing an accessible ramp at our Saint Paul office, please use the back entrance (215 Starkey Ave).
How do I turn in my Volunteer Hours every month?
You may turn in your hours by sending a quick email to firstname.lastname@example.com, calling, or by printing and mailing a timesheet (available at www.visionlossresources.org/programs/volunteer/volunteer-hours-reporting). We appreciate receiving hours for reporting to our grants and annual reporting! Please turn them in by the 5th of the month!


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Carlson Community Services
– Mission: Carlson Community Services connects the Irving Park Community with programs that enrich lives through education, culture and service. Carlson operates three programs, The Magic After-School Place, Three Brothers Community Garden and the Irving Park Fine Arts Concert Series.
Chicago Canine Rescue
– Mission: Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in our city – the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, too injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.
Hands to Help Ministries
– Mission: Hands to Help Ministries works to find housing for homeless people living in our neighborhood, and provides assistance to those in danger of becoming homeless by: Offering long-term relationships and a stable support system for those in need; Connecting faith communities and their resources; Advocating for systematic change in services for people in need; Providing referrals for housing, healthcare, jobs, and benefits; Providing financial assistance for rent, transportation, and identification.
Irving Park Food Pantry
– Mission: The Irving Park Community Food Pantry focuses on increasing community awareness of hunger related issues as well as feeding people at risk of hunger. We strive to provide caring, consistent quality of service and an equitable distribution of available Pantry resources to all clients regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
– Mission: Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse advances environmental stewardship in our community by connecting people to nature, teaching sustainable gardening practices, and promoting fresh and healthy food to people of all ages through garden-based educational programs.
Lydia Home
– Mission: LYDIA is a national, Christ-honoring organization whose mission is to strengthen families to care for children and care for children when families cannot.
New Hope Community Food Pantry
– About: New Hope Community Food Pantry is an emergency food pantry serving zip codes 60630, 60631, 60646, and 60656 on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The food pantry operates in the lower level of its host church, New Hope United Methodist Church, and serves clients each Tuesday from 9:30 am-11:30 am.
– Mission: The purpose of the new organization is to enrich the lives of members of the Norwood Life Society community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large.
The Joined Hands Food Pantry
– About: The St Vincent de Paul food pantry has been in existence for approximately twelve years and was located at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. The food pantry was established to meet the increasing need for assistance within the Jefferson Park community. In October, 2011, St John's Lutheran Church partnered with the food pantry. Since early 2012, the food pantry has operated at St. John's (Lavergne Ave. entrance) and is open each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The food pantry welcomes any food donations. Also, volunteers are always welcome, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
Slingshots Chicago
– About: Help teens use their "slingshot" to hit the target that God has for their life. Slingshot = Gifts and talents that teens have or are developing. Every teen has a different gift/ability (Slingshot) that can be used and enjoyed. The center offers after school programming, vocational training, mentoring, and community building for teens.


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1 The Ever-Evolving Apple Parer (October 2013)
Mike Viney's curiosity about the evolving designs of apple parers began after reading the article, "There's a Fascination in Apple Parers" by Marion Levy, which appeared in the second edition of Linda Campbell's 300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles.
2 Pineapples, Corncobs & Other Hobbing Matters (July/August 1991)
Two questions on hobbing cover the various types of hobs and their unusual names, as well as the importance of hob swivel angle.


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The author Jules Pretty is based at the borders of the counties of Suffolk and Essex in eastern England. He lives in the village of Nayland, and is Professor of Environment and Society & Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex.
Jules has written and edited books on the braiding of nature and people, exploring the importance of place and the land for identity and health of individuals and cultures. Jules' latest book, The East Country: Almanac Tales of Valley and Shore, was published by Cornell University Press in Sept 2017.
The Edge of Extinction was also published by Cornell University Press (2014). This Luminous Coast (Full Circle, 2011) was also published in paperback by Cornell.
"A literary lullaby…" with "whispered, timely echoes of Leopold's land ethic" Nick Crane (Waterstones top 10 book)
"For much of the 20th century the literature of landscape and place was in the hands of conservative thinkers and writers, and it is rewarding to see how the terrain has been secured today by more generous and outward-looking imaginations, as is evident in this deeply felt and open-hearted book." (Ken Worpole)
"A small treasure of a book" (Church Times)
"Quite superbly, (manages) to place us in the moment: in the world as we ourselves experience it; commonplace yet vast and significant." (Michael Smith, Mythical Britain)
"An invitation to learn and be inspired" (BBC Countryfile)
Podcast with Jonathan Hall of Cornell University press (summer 2018): here
Twitter campaign on The East Country: daily posts at "julespretty1″ using #TheEastCountry.
The East Country "encourages long attachments to the local as profoundly valuable undertakings" (Robert Macfarlane).
"A brave and visionary book" (Douglas Christie)
"A marvelous book… something mystical, a song of praise for a world that is vanishing" (Astrid Ogilvie)
His research centres on agricultural sustainability, nature and health, and consumption patterns and well-being. The Manifesto for a Green Mind sets out a new research agenda building on healthy behaviours and contact with nature.
Jules received an OBE in 2006 for services to sustainable agriculture, an honorary degree from Ohio State University in 2009, and was a visiting Professor-at-Large at Cornell University for 6 years.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of Arts, former Deputy-Chair of the government's Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment, and has served on advisory committees for UK, US and Swiss government departments and research councils. He is Chair of the Kansas State University and USAID Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab.
He is Vice-President of Essex Wildlife Trust and the Rural Community Council of Essex. This Luminous Coast won the New Angle Prize for Literature in 2013. He received the British Science Association Presidential Medal, Agriculture and Food (2015), and is Founding and Chief Editor of the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability.
Edge of Extinction reviews
New Scientist (2014)
Times Higher (2014)
Geographical Magazine (2014)
"Always hyper-alert to the landscape and people… His writing tingles." New Scientist (2014)
"Pretty writes beautifully of the places and people he meets … slowly building up layers of history, ecology, topography and culture.. A wealth of ecological and cultural wisdom emerges (from) each of the chapters." Times Higher (2014)
"Hugely entertaining (and) wide-ranging. Pretty… offers 'clues for moderns' about how to live the good life. There are wonderful accounts of the ways in which nature permeates every aspect of existence." Geographical Magazine (2014)
New papers
2017 paper on Green Mind Theory: How Brain-Body-Behaviour Links into Natural and Social Environments for Healthy Habits. Free to access.
2015 paper published in IJEHR on "greener and prosocial economies." Free to access
2015 paper in Insects on how IPM & farmer field schools raise yields & reduce pesticide use by >50%. Free to access
2015 paper in JPH on "mental health outcomes of allotment gardening". Free to access.
100 Hearts and Habits
100 Hearts and Habits was a year-long campaign to link with The Edge of Extinction. The world needs a global movement to keep it from the edge of extinction. A happier, healthier planet is possible, if the affluent change. The campaign uses social media to raise engagement with the idea of adopting 100 Hearts and Habits (#100HeartsandHabits).
100 Hearts and Habits
Making Our Impacts Positive
A Hundred Hearts and Habits: A 100 Club to Keep the World from the Edge of Extinction
Radio appearances (listen here)
NPR – To The Best of Our Knowledge (on This Luminous Coast)
BBC Radio 4 – Start the Week (on The Edge of Extinction)


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Summer of 2015 I was looking for some class to enroll Reya in. At the time she was really not that much of a daredevil and wasn't too big on jumping and tumbling. I tried a few ballet classes but she wasn't keen on it. Then I stumbled upon Rhythmic Gymnastics. I think it is a great blend of flexibility, grace and strength. So far she has been loving it and she is picking up pretty well too. They had performances planned for Halloween where students of all ages could perform. Reya was in the 3-4s and they were all dressed a little pumpkins. They looked absolutely adorable and did a great job! I remember having so much stage fright as a kid, but the kids these days are afraid of nothing :-), it's great to see the confidence! Here are some pics from the night. I hope she continues with Gymnastics.
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"A big part of the fun has always been to hire and work with smart people. I enjoy learning from them. They're extraordinarily talented and will contribute new visions." - Bill Gates, Founder and past CEO, Microsoft - The Road Ahead
Today, the growth and profitability of your business is the result of your vision, your leadership and the quality of the people that work for you. At Alpha Rae Personnel, that's why we work with our clients as full service staffing partners in developing high level executive and staff augmentation of the Best and Brightest candidates who will help your company reach its goals.
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With date nights, going out with friends, running errands and the temptation for fast food, it's difficult to make healthy choices on the weekend (plus, I rarely want to cook dinner come Friday night). I encourage everyone to live a little and enjoy some treats every now and then, but there's nothing worse than waking up on Monday morning and thinking "I blew it this weekend!" You can avoid that feeling by keeping a few tips in mind.
- Plan ahead. If you aren't familiar with a restaurant's menu, look at it online ahead of time. Most restaurants have a healthy option menu these days (my favs are CPK and Cheesecake factory). If all else fails, order grilled meat or fish with grilled veggies or a salad.
- Go Halvsies. if you don't want to eat off the lower-cal menu (or if there isn't one) split an entree with someone. Restaurant portions are WAY too big for one, and this is a good way to make sure you don't over eat while saving some cash and enjoying something tasty!
- Drink water. sodas and alcoholic beverages are filled with calories. If you are drinking alcohol skip the fruity (calorie-laden) drinks and go with something simple. Or just drink water with a little lemon or lime.
- Skip the bread basket. I can sometimes control myself if there's bread at the table and just not eat any of it, but if I do take a piece, there is no turning back. Don't fill up on a meals worth of calories before your dinner even gets to the table.
- Choose the restaurant. If you can, choose a restaurant you're familiar with. I always do better going to places I know (where I know what I like and that it's tasty). Sometimes I will go to a shopping center with multiple places to eat for lunch and I'll eat at Chipotle and my husband will grab Five Guys or firehouse subs or something and then we will meet up and eat together- do what works for you! (My husbands metabolism is much better than mine, sadly).
- Don't show up starving. I know your parents always told you not to ruin your appetite before having a meal, but it's ok to ignore their advice. Have a healthy snack filled with plenty of protein and fiber so that you aren't starving when you arrive. This will cause you to eat less, and make less impulsive decisions (appetizers, anyone?)
- Stay active. Don't worry about slaving away in the gym if you do over indulge, but balance out your weekend with a fun activity like a hike, family walk, trip to the beach, or some other outdoor fun.
- Balance. If you do plan on eating a heavy meal or are going to an event or party, just enjoy it! Balance it out by eating like you normally would throughout the day and then just enjoy yourself. Don't over think it!


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I'm so happy to say that Yoshita and Michael's wedding is now on stands in Destination I Do magazine! you can go pick up a copy for yourself nationwide. There is something so special about opening up a magazine to see my clients (who are now, of course, friends as well as clients) - it's like having a mini reunion with them.
but lets be real. they could have devoted the entire magazine to just this one wedding and it still wouldn't have been enough. which is why you can see the full posts here on my blog. The bride wore the sari that her mother wore at her wedding, and it was so beautiful. if that isn't enough for you, instead of a speech at the reception her mother sang the most beautiful Indian song I have ever heard, and it brought everyone (including me) to tears.
Venue: Hammock Beach Resort
DJ/Lighting: Prime DJs
Decorator/Floral: Suhaag Garden
Pandit: Dr. Majmudar
Hair Stylist/MU artist: SamJam
Hair Stylist/MU artist: Philosophie Weddings
Henna Artist: Sangita Auntie
Garlands & Floral Jewelry: Floral Creation by Ranjan
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Bishop Jovan (Puric) of Nis introduced to the throne of the bishops of Nis7. August 2011 - 20:22
Constantine's city - Nis got today a new Bishop. At the Divine Liturgy which was served by His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch Bishop Dr Jovan (Puric) was enthroned. Serbian Patriarch was concelebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral, Their Graces Bishops: Lavrentije of Sabac, Pahomije of Vranje, retired Atanasije of Zahumlje-Herzegovina, Jovan of Sumadija, Joanikije of Budimlje-Niksic, Marko of Bitolj, Milutin of Valjevo, Teodosije of Raska-Prizren, David of Krusevac, Vicar Bishops: Porfirije of Jegar and Antonije of Moravica. The Divine Liturgy was attended by Their Graces Bishops: Vasilije of Srem, Hrizostom of Zica, Irinej of Backa, Justin of Vranje and Ignatije of Branicevo, representatives of the city authorities of Nis and the Republic of Serbia, and faithful people from Diocese of Nis and all Dioceses in Serbia, Montenegro and the Republic of Srpska.
Feast day of St. Mary Magdalene in Donji Ostrog5. August 2011 - 11:04
His Eminence Amfilohije Archbishop of Cetinje and Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral on the feast day of St. Mary Magdalene, with priest and faithful people served the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy in Lower monastery of Ostrog.
His Eminence Metropolitan was concelebrated by newly-elected Bishop of Nis (and former Vicar Bishop of Dioclea and heugomen of Ostrog) Dr Jovan Puric, heugomen of Cetinje monastery Metodije Ostojic, and priests of Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral.
Prayerful remembrance of the suffered in Storm4. August 2011 - 16:00
With the blessing of His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, His Grace Vicar Bishop Atanasije of Hvosno served today a memoral service for the suffered 16 years ago in the croatian military operation Storm. The memorial service in Belgrade's church of St. Mark was prayerfully attended by President of Serbia Mr. Boris Tadic, representatives of the Serbian Government, members of families of the suffered as well as more than hundred displaced from their centuries-old homes.
Bishop Teodosije: Patience, peace and dignity are the most powerful weapon2. August 2011 - 21:29
Bishop Teodosije of Raska-Prizren called today on the barricades in Rudar the Serbian people to patience, peace and dignity, stating that it was a weapon against which the strongest powers cannot do anything.
"We must save dignity, patience and peace, because against that weapon the strongest powers cannot do anything. It is the weapon of the church, and people is part of the church", the Bishop said before several hundreds of Serbs who also today gathered at the barricades in a town of Rudare. The Bishop estimated that " the strongest weapon of the Serbian people is faith and hope that all will be solved in the best day.
Church of St. Prophet Elijah renovated in Cvetojevac3. August 2011 - 14:09
On Tuesday, August 2 2011, the Church of God in a village of Cvetojevac near Kragujevac celebrated its church's Patron Saint's Day St. Prophet Elijah with the Divine Liturgy which was served by His Grace Bishop Jovan of Sumadija with the concelebration of priests of the Diocese of Sumadija.
Given that with an effort of protonamesnik Bojan Dimitrijevic and presbyter Vladimir Cirovic, who serve for the parish of Cvetojevac-jovanovac, the church has been completely renovated, Bishop Jovan firstly did small consecration of the church.


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Official LEGIONS OF METAL Day 1 (Festival Report)
And here we go for the official first day of the inaugural Legions of Metal Festival at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago. Last night's pre-party got things going but today promised more face melting metal. Overall a fantastic day, but here and now I express my apologies for the crappy cell phone pics. Legions of Metal Festival Day 1, (Friday, May 19, 2017) Perhaps learning my lesson from yesterday's pre-party, there would be no rooftop…Read More


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Muslim religious leaders and scholars have dubbed as "false propaganda" the issue of 'love jihad' raised by BJP and other right wing outfits, saying that Islam does not allow forced conversions.
Taking strong exception to the campaign by saffron outfits on the issue, they stressed it was only an attempt to gain political mileage and the entire community "cannot be put in the dock" over a few incidents.
"Jihad is the movement launched for some good cause and anything such as love jihad is both un islamic and condemnable," member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahalli said, 'Love jihad' is a term coined by some Hindu groups for alleged efforts to get non-Muslim girls to convert to Islam through love affairs. The issue had come up during the state BJP's working committee meeting in Mathura this weekend but was dropped from the resolution at the last minute following allegations that the party was out to fan communalism.
Farangimahli and other scholars and religious leaders stressed that forced conversion are not acceptable in the eyes of Islam.
"There is no no movement such as love jihad being carried out by Muslims…, there had been a couple of incidents of conversion for marriage but the entire community cannot be put in the dock over them…. love jihad is a wrong propaganda. We take it that this so called campaign is only to gain political mileage which would also weaken communal brotherhood in the country," Farangimahali said.
"We are against a Muslim girl or boy forcing a person of any other religion to convert for marriage .. this leads to negativity in marriage", he said.
Farangimahli's contentions also find support in the fatwas issued from time to time by the renowned Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband.
In separate fatwas issued on March 8, 2012 and March 22, 2012 to queries by different people, Deoband has said that embracing Islam only for marriage was wrong and it is better not to enter into such a matrimony.


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Wishing You Well Card
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Wishing You Well Card - a unique get well soon card.
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Information about the Wishing You Well Card at angelachick.com :
- Designs are hand drawn by Angela Chick before being professionally printed onto 280gsm FSC® card in the UK.
- Each card measures 127mm x 177mm and includes a plain white envelope to fit.
- Cards are packed in cellophane to protect them from dust and dirt. They are posted in a board backed "Do Not Bend" envelope to make sure they don't get bent out of shape in the post.
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Things to do in the area during your stay at Cider Mill Inn include a large number of outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking on the Appalachian Trail and biking on the country byways. Skiing and tubing in the winter on Mount Peter, Sterling Ridge and Mountain Creek and swimming and boating in summer on Greenwood Lake and enjoying the Water Park and Zipline in Vernon, NJ. And don't forget the many fine restaurants, boutiques and shops and art galleries as well as the many festivals and celebrations throughout the year.Innkeepers, Bob and Clara, can offer you their recommendations and personal insights into many of these businesses and activities. To get you started here are some valuable links to merchants, restaurants, entertainment, and events going on in the Warwick Valley area and Hudson Valley region.
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The Warwick and Vernon Valley Events Calendar is brimming with informative and entertaining events during the year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applefest">Taste of Vernon and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-mbrNML74">Vernon Earthfest in April; http://www.warwickvalleygardeners.com/fund-raising">Countryside Garden Tour in June; spectacular https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-mbrNML74">Fourth of July Fireworks at Greenwood Lake, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applefest">Warwick Summer Arts Festival, held in July at local agricultural settings that bring art and concerts to the middle of the http://warwickinfo.net/pride-and-produce/">Black Dirt region; Hudson Valley Jazz Festival, held in August, and >Applefest, held on the first Sunday in October. There are regular smaller events such as the Village Concert Series, and Music in the Courtyard on Railroad Avenue, which feature live music and are a regular part of Warwick?s artistic landscape.


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First 4 Figures has revealed a new Okami Amaterasu Life-Size Bust, which will release sometime early next year.
The stunning figure stands 26.5 inches tall, complete with a hand-numbered base and card of authenticity. Check out the gallery below for a detailed look at the Exclusive $725 edition, which features LEDs that illuminate the flames surrounding Amaterasu.
In addition to the Exclusive edition, which you can pre-order here, First 4 Figures also has a Regular $675 edition that is available for pre-order as well.
This life-size bust is the second entry in First 4 Figures' line of Okami statues. Check out the video below to see our unboxing of the 1/4 scale Amaterasu figure that released last year.
For more on Capcom's critically acclaimed adventure game, read IGN's Okami HD review.
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Ipswich Town match-winner Martyn Waghorn reflects on Barnsley victory
PUBLISHED: 18:25 12 August 2017 | UPDATED: 19:13 12 August 2017
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Ipswich Town striker Martyn Waghorn was delighted to be the Blues' match winner on his league debut for the club, Mick McCarthy's men winning 2-1 at Barnsley.
Town had to come from behind to win, Tom Bradshaw scoring a header in the first half before withstanding a barrage of pressure and chances from the hosts, goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski pulling off a number of good saves.
"We turned it around second half and to grind out a win like that is huge for our confidence and morale," said the new signing from Glasgow Rangers.
"As a striker and a new signing you always want to hit the ground running and start well, and get a goal, and to get one today and get the win, I am very pleased with that.
"The way the boys dug out the win in at the end, a lot of long balls coming in and a lot of fighting and challenging, it showed the spirit we have in this group."
Joe Garner threaded the ball through the middle for Waghorn's winner, the latter showing great composure to finish past Adam Davies.
"If you can get through one-on-one, the keeper doesn't have much time to react so when I hit it, I kind of knew it was going in," said Waghorn, who also helped out defensively in the victory, becoming an extra centre-back at the end.
"You have got to do your bit for the team and it's a great set of lads, the hunger the desire to get three points. Coming here was always going to be tough so getting the three points and going back down there is huge for the lads."


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I've given you the challenge of thinking about what sort of retirement lifestyle you want to have. You've also determined, as well as you can, what income you may be likely to receive when you retire.
It's quite frustrating to try to figure out how much money you will need for your desired retirement. How can you decide without having some idea of how much it will cost? Is dreaming of exotic vacations and travelling around the world on a 13-m yacht realistic? Or should you be thinking about reading a book on your deck? Many people have no idea what they're even aiming for.
How Much Do You Really Need To Retire?
Since we all like to compare ourselves to others to see where we stand, here's what the average retiree spends for three different levels of retirement lifestyles. (Sources: BMO retirement survey and the Government of Canada).
Basic – Low Budget
Canada makes sure that seniors don't live in extreme poverty. A 65-year-old couple who each receive average CPP payments ($640.23 per month) as well as Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement would receive a little over $32,000 per year. A single 65-year-old would get just over $19,000.
Also read:
- Understanding your retirement benefits: Part 1 – CPP
- Understanding your retirement benefits: Part 2 – OAS
This amount covers bare-bones basic needs: a modest paid for house or rent for a one-bedroom apartment in a smaller city or town, one older vehicle or public transit, home-prepared meals, typical health and dental costs and low-cost entertainment and recreation – and not much spare cash for indulgences.
Many seniors live this frugally and it doesn't have to be dreary. Not everyone has the desire to travel or play golf. Low-and no-cost recreation includes hiking, walks in the park or beach, puttering around the house and yard. There are organizations, clubs and guilds for every conceivable interest that welcome new members and have little or no cost. Or, you can even take in pricey entertainment if you volunteer at certain venues.
You don't need any savings at all for this lifestyle, but this modest budget does require careful planning and prioritizing (especially for singles).
Middle-class retirement
Most Canadians desire more than just the basics. Many retirees want to spend time doing such things as a moderate amount of travel, pursuing pricey hobbies, eating out at restaurants, and other entertainment. Many maintain vacation cottages or winter homes in warm places. Senior couples who enjoy different activities are more likely to own two cars.
According to BMO, median spending by a couple over 65 is about $57,600 a year, and average spending is about $42,000 – $72,000, assuming no debt and a paid for home.
Related: A financial assessment for your retirement
Assuming a couple receives about $32,000 a year from CPP and OAS and have no employer pension, they'll need a nest egg that can support an additional $10,000 to $40,000 a year in extra spending, plus inflation adjustments. Financial planners suggest that you need retirement savings that amount to 25 times your desired retirement income (excluding CPP and OAS) if you want to keep spending that much for the rest of your life. So for a middle-class retirement, you need a nest egg of $250,000 to $1-million.
A single retiree doesn't just cut that amount in half. S/he needs about $30,000 to $50,000 for a middle class lifestyle and savings of $275,000 – $775,000.
Deluxe retirement
Here, the fundamentals are the same – paid for house, two cars, vacations, restaurant meals, etc. – but the house is higher end, the cars are luxury, and the vacations more exotic. These retirees are more likely to own a vacation or winter home, and there's more money available for spoiling the kids and grandkids and giving to charity. You are leading a deluxe life if you are spending $100,000 or more a year.
If you don't have an employer pension, you'll have to be a millionaire to afford it. An additional $70,000 (to top up CPP; OAS is likely to be clawed back at this income) means you need a $2.2 million plus nest egg.
(An exception here is if you and your spouse had long careers as public employees. Your combined public sector indexed pensions when you retire will probably pay about $100,000 a year plus inflation adjustment.)
|Retirement scenario
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|Annual cost per couple
|Annual cost for single
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|Basic no-frills
|-Rent 1-bedroom apt
-Public transit
-home-cooked meals
-typical health/dental costs
-few extras
|-own average house/condo
-one or two cars
-annual vacation
-occasional dining out
-active hobbies
|$42,000 –
|$30,000 –
|$250K-$1M (c)
$275K-$775K (s)
|-large house/luxury condo
-2 luxury cars
-regular exotic travel
-fine dining
-upscale memberships
|$100,000 +
|$2.2 million + (c)
$1.4 million + (s)
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I've been wanting to tell you about this Toronto artist whose work I discovered a while ago, and now he's having a holiday show!
All images courtesy Henri Fabergé.
Cock-up on St. Creskin's
Monday December 16 at Comedy Bar
9 pm
Presented by Henri Fabergé Feint of Hart
Written and performed by:
-Henri Fabergé
-Kayla Lorette
-Alex Tindal
-Miguel Rivas
-Roger Bainbridge
And a cast of thirty comedians, actors and musicians.
His name is Henri Fabergé . His performances have always reminded me of the great Billy Childish – whom I used to see perform in London – mixed with the kind of wry, humorous art that comes out of Winnipeg.
What I find so refreshing about H-Fab is that he's doing a fabulous, low-budget no-holds-barred take on multi-disciplinary collaboration – sort of like how Merce Cunningham, John Cage and Robert Rauschenberg did all those years ago.
He's primarily a musician, but he works with improv actors and his brilliant set & costume designer wife, Juliann Wilding to create multimedia theatrical experiences that are hilarious, nonsensical fun with an undertone of serious ART.
I don't want to give too much away, but Cock-up on St. Creskin's is derived from his previous production Henri Fabergé's Feint of Hart and is a partly scripted and improvised "three act interactive performance" set in fictional Edwardian England at the Boyce Naval Academy. It features General Lorette, head of Boyce Naval Academy; Instructor Rivas, who learns a lesson; Head Boy Alex Tindal-Tyndall, who plays the female lead in the pageant and Henri himself, who is haunted by a ghost. Sound confusing? It makes sense (sort of) when you see it.
I had a quick chat with Henri about the show, his inspiration and why he does it all:
VoCA: Where do you find your inspiration?
I find in musical performance there is already an established structure. So it's more interesting to explore the intersections between different artistic groups…
Bringing those characters to life lends more context to the music. The music follows a fairytale narrative. So it's exciting to create that world…
Is your music a key part of all your shows?
The theatrical performances are recreating tales from my life, yes. I was expressing myself through the music I wrote. So it's the most straightforward way of portraying what I was going through at the time.
Why did you choose to include improv actors in your work?
Improv is not always comedic. It's a good way to explore truth, because it brings out for the performers innate ideas about those types of characters and how they would react. Humor is nice…for me it's more a performance than a comedy. I view it more as a collaborative art project. Comedy is just heavily about one thing, not about the exploration and truth of the thing. Comedy is such a strong presence, and I feel there has to be humor in the narrative for people to engage with it. A lot of our characters present versions of what we see in ourselves and we can laugh at that.
How would you describe what it's all about?
Well, having it set in a naval academy is an opportunity to poke fun at power structures. Capitalism, over consumerism, getting away from the true message. It's also celebration of the Toronto music and comedy scenes coming together, intersecting…it's nice to do something that is giving comedy its due.