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We returned yesterday afternoon from the whirlwind trip to Vegas for Mat & Alana's wedding. The wedding day was so much fun. The highlight for us was going to the Neon Boneyard Saturday morning. Getting up at 6:30am is not my favorite thing to do but when get to go to such a visual place for pictures, it's worth it! It was certainly an adventurous way to start off their day. The cab driver kind of knew where to take us and when he dropped us off there was no one in sight. We all wondered what we had gotten ourselves in to. It's just some chain link fences with barbed wire all around it where all the signs are. After a few phone calls we were met by Dan who would let us in for the shoot. He was great and the miscommunication was solved! I can't wait to share the pics with all of you.
Until then, I'm playing catch up on emails and phone calls. It's amazing how many emails you have after not checking them for three days! Over 300 to be exact. So, I'll be back to blogging shortly.
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Wells Fargo Bar Study Loan Review
Wells Fargo Bar Study
Interest Rates
Loan Terms
Cosigner Release
Wells Fargo has strict total debt limits and only offers high interest rates on their bar study loans.
Wells Fargo has been a pretty easy target of criticism lately.
The controversy has gotten so bad that Wells Fargo has spent money on advertising campaigns where they apologize for losing their way.
That being said, a company with a lousy reputation can have a decent product or two. In the world of student loans, a lender offering a low interest rate can cause borrowers to overlook many other flaws.
Unfortunately for Wells Fargo, their bar study loan is a truly terrible product. We are not fans of bar study loans in general, but even when held to the low standard of bar study loans, Wells Fargo still is a bad option.
The Wells Fargo Bar Study Loan Issue
The major problem with the Wells Fargo Bar Study Loan is the interest rate. The best possible interest rate on a bar study loan with Wells Fargo currently sits at 12.01% APR.
Being over 12% puts Wells Fargo at double the starting rates of competitors like Sallie Mae and PNC. At double digit interest rates, the loan starts to look less like an educational expense and more like credit card debt.
Despite the high interest rates, we know some law students and recent graduates may be desperate enough to consider a Wells Fargo loan. After law school, bar passage is essential, and some might be willing to deal with the high rates if it means they can afford bar study classes and exam fees.
The desperation logic is understandable, so we will take a closer look at bar study loan terms as well as other alternatives that should be examined first.
Wells Fargo Bar Study Basics
Borrowers can get loans of up to $12,000, which should be more than enough for bar application fees, Barbri classes, and living expenses.
Wells Fargo offers both fixed-rate and variable-rate bar study loans and all of their bar study loans are just over 12%, so borrowers will not see a wide range of rates.
One limitation that may be an issue for some borrowers is the $180,000 combined borrowing limit. If you have student debt in excess of 180k, you won't be able to qualify for this loan. If your student debt currently sits at 175k, the most you will be able to borrow is $5,000.
Similar to other bar study loans, applicants must be in their final year of law school or have graduated within 30 days. Wells Fargo also requires "an established, positive credit history."
Wells Fargo does get credit for the fact that the loan comes with no application fees, origination fees, or prepayment penalties.
Repayment begins six months after graduation, but we suggest paying back the loan as soon as possible given the interest rates.
Bar Study Loan Options and Alternatives
Recent law school graduates are a lousy credit risk. Many have massive student debt, and some don't yet have jobs. This is not a recipe for low interest rates.
Those with employment may have jobs that are conditional upon passing the test. Again, this is a risk that most lenders won't want to touch.
Finally, the fact that a bar study loan is a personal loan rather than a traditional educational loan changes things from the lender's perspective. Student loans are very difficult to discharge in bankruptcy, but personal loans like a bar study loan lack the same creditor protections.
Thus, it isn't really a surprise that bar study loan interest rates are higher than other student loans.
For many recent law school grads the best bar study loan may be no bar study loan at all. Those that desperately need the money and have no other alternative should consider traditional personal loans instead. Traditional personal loan lenders like SoFi offer rates starting below 6%, but they go up to 16%. On the low end, this rate is dramatically better than Wells Fargo… on the high end it is noticeably worse.
As far as we can tell, there is no benefit to law students opting for a bar study loan over a traditional personal loan. The only difference is that personal loans do not have the recent graduation requirements or lifetime educational borrowing limits.
Another more dangerous, but possibly better option, would be to find a 0% into APR credit card. After the intro period the credit card interest rate will jump dramatically, but depending upon the regular rate and card terms, it could be a viable solution. Just make sure to have a plan in place to knock out the debt before the rate jumps over 20%.
Final Thoughts
Borrowing money to study for the bar is not an ideal situation. None of the options we listed are particularly great.
However, even in the world of bar study loans, Wells Fargo falls short of the competition.
Borrowers should shop around and explore traditional personal loans as well as other bar study loans.
If they cannot find anything better than the 12% Wells Fargo charges, then it might make sense to apply with Wells Fargo.

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Did you know?
Did you know that May 6-12 is Municipal Clerks Week? We extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks for the services with which they provide their communities, especially Concord's City Clerk, Kim Deason.
Municipal Clerks serve as the professional link between citizens, local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels. There are many responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk that the public may take for granted; yet, if Clerks are negligent in their duties, then the smooth operation of our local government is greatly affected. The functions of the Clerk require a thorough knowledge of law procedure, administration, and interpersonal relations. To keep up with the constant changes in local government, many Clerks participate in continuing education and seminars and attending Clerk Institutes.
Deason has served as Concord's City Clerk since 2008, and has been a member of IIMC and the NCAMC since 2006. She has been employed by the City of Concord since 2001.
Highlights of the May 10 City Council Meeting
Please visit concordnc.gov to see the Council Agenda in its entirety.
Presented a Proclamation recognizing May 10, 2018 as Delta Day at Concord City Hall.
Presented a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 14-19, 2018 as National Prevention Week.
Presented a Proclamation recognizing May 20 - 26, 2018 as National Public Works Week.
Received a semi-annual update from the Concord Youth Council.
Received the 2017 State of the County Health Report from the Healthy Cabarrus and the Cabarrus Health Alliance.
Recognized Deputy Police Chief Betty Stocks, recipient of the Robert Jackson Eury Memorial Award.
Opened and tabled a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance for annexation of one parcel located on the west side of Harris Road, at 10560 Harris Road, owned by Wallace Brothers Holding Company, LLC.
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC for the development of approximately 1.0423 acres of land owned by the City between Market Street SW and Spring Street SW and .38 acres owned by the City located at 26 Union Street S.
Adopted a resolution to receive an offer to acquire approximately 13.05 acres of City property located between Wilkinson Court SE and Woodsdale Place SE from Sherwood Development Group for $275,000 and directed the City Clerk to advertise for upset bids pursuant to GS 160A-269.
Approved and authorized submission of the FY2018-19 Action Plan for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME).
Approved an amended lease of City property at Rocky River Golf Club to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Granite Sky Creative Group for turn-key production of the City Circular and Leisure Times publications.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase and installation of Green Generation Lighting for Webb Field, located at the Academy Recreation Center; and adopted a budget ordinance to appropriate cost savings from the McEachern-Cabarrus/Fink project to the Park Light Project for funding.
Concord in the Headlines
Haulers on Union returns to Concord
Road work to begin at Concord Parkway, Poplar Tent
Two influential women honored during Law Day
Concord firefighters hailed a hero
Annual Water Quality Report now available
The Annual Drinking Water Report for 2017 for the City of Concord is now available at concordnc.gov/WaterQualityReport. The report contains important information regarding the sources and quality of your drinking water. If you have any questions regarding the report, or if you would like to receive a paper copy, please call 704-920-5555.
TOMORROW: Family fun with the arts during the 2018 Spring into Arts Festival
The Spring Into Arts Festival returns to Downtown Concord on Saturday, May 12. The annual family-friendly event in Downtown Concord that showcases and promotes the visual and performing arts. Enjoy the juried art show, musical entertainment, locally crafted beer and wine, fantastic food, and a children's area that inspires the artistic side of all of us! Visit concorddowntown.com or call 704-784-4208 for event information.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
15 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
12 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
13 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
14 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
Stay Connected!
Visit the City's website for the latest information and updates at concordnc.gov. Check out our page on Facebook and our other interactive features!
Have you experienced great service from Team Concord?
If you have had an experience from our team that left an impact, we hope you'll let us know so we can recognize that coworker with a "High 5 for Excellent Service." You can get started by visiting concordnc.gov/High5 or call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgement over the phone.
Concord is a vibrant community, and one that honors its heritage and tradition while racing towards the future. Since 1990, the total population of Concord has grown tremendously to approximately 84,000 people. Geographically, the City of Concord has expanded from 23 square miles in 1990 to over 60 square miles. The continued growth and expansion of the City is supported by our comprehensive infrastructure and services, all of which help enhance the quality of life of Concord's residents.
Connect with us: concordnc.gov features information on City services, news, and updates. You can subscribe to the free CityLink Newsletter and receive City updates direct to your inbox. Stay in the know and receive timely updates from the City via phone, text, or email with Blackboard Connect. You can also interact with the City in a variety of social media and online tools.
The area surrounding Concord, from the Latin for "harmony," was settled in 1750. Our county, Cabarrus County, was officially formed in 1792. The North Carolina General Assembly named Concord as the county seat in 1796, and from the mid 1800s to 1920, Concord became a booming textile and banking center. Today, we have a diverse economic base that includes distribution, manufacturing, racing, and professional services.
Concord offers an excellent variety of entertainment and leisure for visitors, as well as residents. Whether you want to attend one of NASCAR's biggest events, go on a shopping spree, or take in the beauty of the Historic District, Concord has it all.
City Management and Planning staff work with regional and state officials to encourage economic development in Concord. Staff works with the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation to assist businesses with their expansion needs. Visit www.concordnc.gov/business to learn more about what makes Concord an attractive choice for expanding companies.
The City follows applicable state and federal laws when making purchases or contracting services. The City advertises for potential vendors and contractors on the City's website and in local newspapers.
The City of Concord partners with our community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life.
Under the council-manager form of government, the City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-today management of the City organization. In Concord, the Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis. The Mayor is elected at-large (city-wide) for a four-year term and serves as the presiding officer at city council meetings and as the official head of the city for ceremonial purposes. The seven City Council Members are elected at-large from districts for staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager, who serves as the Council's chief advisor, and the City Manager appoints the employees of the City. The City Council meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Avenue W. The meetings are open to the public, and the meeting agendas are posted at concordnc.gov.
In Concord, and elsewhere in North Carolina, county and municipal governments operate independently of each other and have different responsibilities for many services. Concord residents are also residents of the County and pay for and receive County services.
The City of Concord provides a variety of diverse services that every person uses daily. We provide water, sewer, garbage collection and recycling, police, fire, maintenance of City streets, planning and development services, parks and recreation and much more. Many of our residents also purchase electricity from the City. We are proud to deliver this enhanced level of service to residents and strive to be high-quality and customer-focused. Since 2000, the City's Customer Care Center addresses most service requests over the phone at 704-920-5555. We are exploring more ways to make customer care even more convenient.
We are concerned about our natural, historic, economic, and aesthetic resources and work to preserve and enhance them for future generations. In 2012, the North Carolina League of Municipalities honored Concord for its sustainability accomplishments by awarding it the prestigious Susan M. Burgess Sustainability Award. This award recognizes the leadership of the Concord City Council and the achievements of the City's departments.


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Get ready to go green with the 2017 color of the year.
Color forecasters at the Pantone Color Institute have announced the new 2017 color of the year: "greenery." Parija Kavilanz of CNN Money shares insights behind the decision and what it means for next year's trends.
Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Color Institute, describes the hue as "a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew." It was chosen because it represents rebirth and regeneration. The shade also represents the growing movement around protecting the environment.
Pantone's global team typically studies trends in fashion, consumer products, technology, and social media over the course of the year. Their color choice reflects those influences and the current mood of society. Sometimes it isn't limited to one color. In 2016, Pantone selected both baby blue and dusty pink. This year, green has been popular among fashion runways, makeup, and even cars.
With this new color selection, brands will want to hop on the trend with their packaging, products, and designs.


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Amazon has a reputation for providing excellent customer service. They offer 24/7 support via phone, chat and email. Have a question or want to learn more about how Amazon can help you build your business? Let us manage all these things you need for a successful business.
Any brand of any size on Amazon must recognize that it will earn certain rights on Amazon if the brand has a registered trademark. We will help you to register your brand on Amazon using the Amazon Brand Registry.
As part of ongoing process, we actively monitor the use of identical or similar trademarks on Amazon and make sure that it never comes to trademark infringement.
Being able to utilize SBAs is one of the many perks of being Amazon brand registered. Another big perk is brand protection in the fight against counterfeiters and other usurpers.
From data searching on Amazon to continuous monitoring, our team is able to gather and inspect fraudulent intelligence very fast.
It's a little shocking how many sellers never set up state tax collection options on Amazon. But it's up to every seller to indicate in which states it wants Amazon to collect tax, and to manage the remittance of the taxes to the appropriate tax jurisdictions across the country. We can help automate complicated tax rules for different regions.
Many Amazon sellers are having their products removed or deleted by Amazon as a result of compliance or lack of compliance with FDA regulations. We will handle the complexity of creating and managing public certificates and labels for your brand. Iskra eCommerce services help you easily and securely manage the lifecycle of your private certificates on Amazon.
With multi-channel retailing, one of the most common issues has always been the logistics—keeping track of orders and inventory across multiple touchpoints without bouncing between Excel and different software programs — all while trying to optimize each channel. Maintaining this kind of incompatible system is a major drain on your finite time and bandwidth. So let us do this for you. If you've ever managed your own fulfillment, you know it can be quite time-consuming.
While everyone wants their products to sell on Amazon, the reality is there will always be some that don't sell well and need to be liquidated or sold on other channels to help convert the inventory back into working capital. Inventory management skills require constant refinement on Amazon. When you lose control of your inventory and other companies have access to your product, the Amazon marketplace becomes a problematic channel. We won't let this happen.
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How to tank your life in 5 easy steps
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Blog, Lead Yourself
If you woke up this morning to a healthy marriage, family and career, and decided that you wanted to flush it down the toilet, I've got a great plan for you. If struggle upon struggle has piled upon your life, and you want to make it even worse, all you need to do is follow some easy instructions. If you yearn for a smeared reputation, bitter children and waves of guilt, you've come to the right place.
We can learn volumes of good things from King David. But he's also wrote the manual for how to self-destruct. II Samuel 11 unveils the ugliness of David's greatest failure. It also shows us how we can tank our own lives. Just follow these five easy steps:
Step 1: Grow lazy (II Samuel 11:1-2)
David should've been with the army. Instead, he's lounging around the palace. While his men are bleeding in battle, he's taking naps and strolling along the rooftop. When we shirk our responsibilities and abandon purpose, mission and discipline, we open our arms to temptation.
"The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work" (Proverbs 21:25).
Don't confuse rest with laziness. The wise rest, recharging their bodies, minds and souls. But the lazy sit around because they are selfish. They don't want to help anyone else, not even themselves.
Step 2: Indulge in lust (II Samuel 11:2-3)
Perhaps he knew where to look, but the text doesn't indicate this. So I assume that David's first look at the bathing Bathsheba was innocent. But sin covered his second look, as well the subsequent lusting stares.
David stood on the edge of his palace and the edge of disaster. He had no safety net. He had no accountability. One weak moment and sin could strike him down.
If you want to tank your life, stand on the edge of disaster. Get as close to moral failure as you can, while touting, "See, I'm not sinning yet." Flirt with the stranger. Withhold the whole story when you talk with your spouse. Remove any wise voice that might question you. Look once. Look again. And don't think about any consequences. Trust the voice you want to hear. And soon enough, sin will cut you down. It will dance around as you bleed on the ground.
"Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death" (Proverbs 6:27; read the whole chapter for a frightening look at the cost of sexual sin).
Step 3: Scheme (II Samuel 11:3-4)
David used his wits and power to concoct a devious plan to transform his fantasy into reality. Soon, he was sleeping with Bathsheba, whose husband was fighting with the army. He traded so much for so little. He accepted years of consequences for a few moments of pleasure.
If you want to tank your life, fill your mind with sinful schemes. They'll need your full attention. Everything else can wait.
"There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community" (Proverbs 6:16-19).
Step 4: Cover up your sins (II Samuel 11:5-25)
When David hears that Bathsheba is pregnant, he ignores any thoughts of "how can I make this right," and only commits to keeping it a secret.
Uriah, Bathsheba's husband, proves troublesome. Out of solidarity with the troops, he refuses to sleep with his wife, even when David brings him home. Not even wine could change his mind. So David resorts to desperate measures. He sends Uriah back to the army and unleashes a despicable plan, which results in Uriah's death. David was now a murderer.
"Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death" (James 1:14-15).
If you want to tank your life, give all your attention to covering up your sins. Don't pause to think. Control the situation. Believe that you can get yourself out of your trouble unscathed.
Step 5: Avoid Scripture (II Samuel 11:26-27)
David's debacle played out for almost a year. That's a long time for one of a "man after God's own heart" to be entangled in sin and deception. Throughout the Psalms, we read of David's longing for God's Word. He routinely prayed, sang to the Lord, meditated and read Scripture. But not once do we read of him doing any of these things during his deception.
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double–edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
If you want to tank your life, don't pray or read Scripture; you're apt to feel conviction. Don't listen to Bible teaching; you're apt to be filled with wisdom. Don't meditate on the Lord; your apt to change your plans. Don't look to the heavens; keep your head in the sand.
What about you?
I have to pause and ask, "Are you close to tanking your life today? Is your family in jeopardy? Your marriage? Your reputation? Your character? Your influence? Your ministry?"
Does danger lurk at your job? On your computer? On your phone? In the back of your refrigerator?
Truth: If you tank your life, you'll take others with you. Is that what you want?
David found forgiveness and healing (and I'll be posting a blog soon about how to do that through confession), but he paid a steep price for his sin. So did his family. So did his kingdom.


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A dish cool enough to be enjoyed during the summer and warm enough to be eaten in the winter, hearty enough to be eaten on its own and light enough to be enjoyed as a side – this dish is simple, tasty, and versatile.
spice mix: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, pinch of chilli powder (to taste), sea salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 leek
1 garlic clove, minced
100g string beans, trimmed
1 large zucchini (courgette)
150g cherry tomatoes
1 400g can beans of your choice (I used a mix), rinse beans well
1. Heat a skillet and once hot, add the EVOO.
2. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic clove. Sprinkle a little sea salt and add a tablespoon of water. Sauté for 5 minutes until they've softened and lightly browned.
3. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. If spices start clumping, add another tablespoon or two of water and mix for a few minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except the cherry tomatoes and beans. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes and beans and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes and then turn off the heat, cover the skillet, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. The dish can be served at any temperature.


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Forty years ago, the Toronto Centre mounted an expedition to observe the February 26, 1979 total solar eclipse from Gimli, Manitoba. Before organized tours to see eclipses were readily available, the Toronto Centre organized their own trip – with two chartered aircraft which left early eclipse morning and returned to Toronto later that day. The trip organizer, Michael Watson will review the circumstances of the eclipse and the efforts required to organize the expedition. A slide/audio presentation of the day trip was produced back in 1979. A newly edited video of the slide show, edited and produced by Randy Attwood, will be shown for the first time.
For more information: Earthshine Astronomy
The meeting will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus, in lecture hall SE2074 in the William Davis Building.
Park in parking deck P4 or P8, across from the Recreation and Wellness (Fitness) Centre south of the Davis Building. The parking rate is $2 per hour or $6 maximum. Consider paying the maximum, which will allow you to park all night. If not, you should return to your vehicle before your time expires to avoid being ticketed.
Enter the Davis Building through the Fitness centre, walk up the stairs until you reach the main corridor then turn right. If you need an elevator, follow the corridor to the right of the stairs, then go up to the main floor. Look for the Mississauga Centre sign in front of the lecture room.


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Accidental Powercut 2, San Jose Tech Museum, For, Keeps Bookstore, Finn Taylor & Brand Purpose Lies (B+A Bulletin #176)
B+A Breaking
Hi, hullo, hullo,
Happy Half Term! Hope you've kept any little'uns who belong to you amused, yourself amused and your head held high this week.
Tamika here taking over the B+A Bulletin today whilst Luke takes some much-deserved time out. Pinky-promise the Bulletin will be returned to its rightful owner next time you hear from us.
So, important news. Urgent news. Urgent and important news. Accidental Power Cut round two is on the horizon. It will be raw, unplugged and live. After you make the best decision of the week thus far by copping yourself the last of the remaining few tickets, you can enjoy some digital B+A juice right here, right now.
Bulletin #176 is yours to explore…
B+A Brilliance
Last week while he was in Silicon Valley, Andrew took the time to visit the San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation and made this. Yes. Tech is very scary. The image is so tiny because we didn't want to give you nightmares. Enough said here people.
B+A Books etc.
In more soothing news, we may have found our new literary safehaven in For, Keeps the brainchild of Rosa Duffy. Tamika took a 30 minute detour down MLK in Atlanta, Georgia to spend some time in this gem with this gem. Whilst many of her books are on sale for as little as $5, some are collectibles and others are not for sale. Yup. Rosa told us that she hopes first and foremost that people find connections in her space to both the books and to each other, hence some titles being permanent fixtures.
B+A Big Up
Finn Taylor is our guy. Interested in the world around him, always. Moves with kindness, as standard. Creates beautiful and timely content, day-in+day-out.
He has been spending pockets of time with people who use social media in various ways : ex-cons, emerging rappers and pre-teen gamers to be precise. He's looking for women, who use the 'gram as a work tool, or for giggles, or to engage with people (or are looking to get engaged!?) Get in touch by responding to this Bulletin. You'll get to meet an A1 human and come away with some sick portraits. Win win.
B+A Babble
Elliott shared an article with us this week, provocatively named 'Brand Purpose is a Lie.' No mincing of words here. Right now, purpose is often left in the hands of ad agencies. Every second brief begins, "In a world where everybody is increasingly polarised, at least they can come together over [insert client's product here]." Takeaway advice – think like a Quaker : 'wealth is meaningless unless you used it to raise the living standards of others.'
B+A Bye…
That's all for now folks!
Unsolicited advice back for one week only: write someone a heartfelt postcard and pop it in the letterbox. Unexpected post that isn't a bill really makes a mundane day pretty special. You know, if you want… no presh…
Love always,
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MSM Contact Information
How to Contact the Muscat Securities Market?
Most traders never even need to contact the Muscat Securities Market directly. Today most trades can be executed online without ever setting foot on the floor of the Muscat Securities Market. But there are still a number of reasons you might need to contact, visit, or send mail to the Muscat Securities Market.
Below is the contact information you will need in order to reach the Muscat Securities Market:
Muscat Securities Market Address & Phone Numbers
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Hi everyone!
Happy Valentine's Day! You'll have to forgive me for being a day late – I spent my Valentine's day in various airports making my way down to Hawaii! This included a 6 hour delay, which resulted in an unplanned overnight flight. Let me tell you – when traveling with a toddler (my ridiculously cute nephew, Luke), these types of delays sure make life interesting!
Anyway, now we are here and enjoying the ocean view from our back deck. Life is good.
Back to Valentine's day, I wanted to share a video that was recorded during my Regina EP release show for Love, Loss, & Hot Chocolate. This is the one-and-only love song I have ever written – turns out it's really tricky to write a good, non-corny love song! I wrote this song one day when I was super grumpy and mad at my long time love for some reason…I can't remember why, but I'm sure it was well justified!! Or at least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Maybe that's the trick to writing love songs – write them when you're feeling sassy…
Here it is: Irish Wanderer (filmed by Crushed Rockets). This song features backing vocals from some of my favorite people in this world: My mom, Joy Lascue, my sister, Kate Sudom, and my bro, Evan Lascue. They rock.
Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy


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The Uber in which Hyman Z Kaplan, Sadie Moskowitz and Rose Mitnick rode to the airport this afternoon was, as usual in Washington, clean, fresh, comfortable, air-conditioned and driverless, the light outside was niveous and the three friends relaxed during the ride, but Hyman still missed the taxi-drivers of New York – the only city of any size in the Americas (as the former United States is referred now – I am explaining this for my British readers in the past, where this sentence will be posted thanks to the benefits of Worm-Holes, who haven't yet reached the '30s and for whom the Eastern seaboard is simply five hours behind Western Europe – oh, they don't know what the future holds for them and I don't have the time or space to tell them everything) which still has all it's taxis driven by drivers - with their constant conversation, insults, bons mots, polemics and interjections into their passengers' conversations, always ready to advise and counsel, to warn and caution, to praise and wind up, like corner-men in a boxing ring; so many of his social and political stories had been born during a taxi-ride, and you might remember the sorry plight of Sylvester J McCann or the giddying rise and fall of Maxwelton Braes, of the brutal reign of Dwight D Doubleday when Head of the World Bank, or President Idi Brahmin and his outrageous wife Zsa-Zsa with her 12,000 pairs of white kid gloves, and her 3,000 black leather bustiers, or even the Abominable Albert Snowman and his abuse of . . . . . but for the nonce, here and now, Hyman and his colleagues laid the plans for their return visit to their Hometown: New York, New York!(by MissTeriWoman)


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The restaurant is located inside the four stars hotel Zanhotel & Meeting Centergross, where you can stay overnight, relax by the pool and in the spa. It is also a good starting point to visit the Museum of rural culture in San Marino di Bentivoglio.
The place is well suited to satisfy many customers requests: from family dinners to conferences, art exhibition, fashion shows. A room is available for events in the poolside, ideal in summer time.
Recognized by the DegustiBO brand, the restaurant ensures that there are seasonal menus composed exclusively of specialties from Bologna, prepared mainly using local and regional products. The Michelin guide indicates it with three forks, that distinguish very comfortable premises.
Type of place: restaurant, pizzeria, holiday farm
Cuisine: Bolognese (traditional)
Specialties: seasonal menu
Price range: 20-30€
Ph. 0039 051 6647872
Timetable: for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, on Sunday only for dinner
Weekly closure: Saturday
Yearly closure: Christmas festivities and second and third week of August
Rooms and places: 20 rooms with 1000 seats
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Connect Lounge Afternoon Tea is served in a 3-tier stand, where customers can enjoy a customized set of pastries from their wide selections such as cakes, mini sandwiches and then paired with either coffee or tea.
Colorful Baguettes
You may choose 4 out of the 5 baguette. This is the first time that I have tried baguette with flavor. The colors are green (parsley), red (tomato), plain (original), black (squid ink) and yellow (corn). You can also play around with flavors as they have different dressings and toppings (shrimp, salmon, salami and ham) that can be paired with your baguette. The vibrant color of sliced tomatoes and lettuces are a good sign that it's fresh and crisp.
Sausage Roll
During our visit we tried the Pastries of the day – Sausage roll and English Scones. I was delighted with the Juicy sausage wrapped in puff pastry that is baked daily. A scone is often lightly sweetened ad occasionally glazed with some egg wash. It is always present in any afternoon high tea set that I have tried. Simple, light and airy I also the love the fact it has raisins on it. This is best eaten with the strawberry jam and heavy cream.
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Another inclusion of the Afternoon Tea is the Chocolate Fondant. Just tell the waiter if you're ready to have it so you can fully enjoy the melting soft center while it's still hot. It comes with a chocolate and vanilla syrup. I can't decide among the two so I have it both. I love the texture that it's crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
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Another must-try drink at the Connect Lounge is the Marco Polo's Earl Grape Iced Tea (P275.00) which is composed of 25 gram of loose early grey tea, 660ml of water, 10cl of elderflower syrup and 8 green seedless grapes. I've never seen an iced tea that as fancy as this one!
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Kim Haskitt - Genealogist
Kim combines her past experience and education as a journalist, private investigator, paralegal and genealogist to provide deep genealogy research for Choice Plus.
Kim is a graduate of the Genealogical Research certification program at Boston University. In her spare time, she loves to use genetic (DNA) genealogy to help reunite adoptees with their biological families.
Kim's comment: "Choice Plus is very intriguing work, you just never know where the day's research will take you. It's also wonderful that sometimes when reuniting owners with their property, we end up reuniting families who have lost touch with one another."
Laurel Levy - Research Analyst
Laurel joined the Choice Plus LLC research team in late 2017 and brings with her 5+ years of customer service experience with 2 years of that focused on investigations. Laurel has a Bachelors Degree with a wide array of studies including Graphic Design, Linguistics and Foreign Studies. In her early college days, she taught English as a Second Language to Japanese college students and helped them adjust to life in the United States.
Laurel's Comment "I love solving puzzles of any degree and every case is a puzzle within itself; connecting the dots is exciting! It's the satisfaction of a job well done that really drives me, so researching and finding people in order to help reconnect them with their assets is a very fulfilling task. Knowing I have helped someone reclaim something that is theirs, and possibly making their life a little easier in the process, gives me a sense of purpose and happiness."
Ailyn Maristela - Research Analyst
Ailyn joined Choice Plus in 2008 and has over 15 years of experience as a customer service specialist in the medical industry.
Ailyn's comment: "I love working for Choice Plus. The team we've assembled is truly a special group. The challenge of tracking down the rightful owners of unclaimed property is so rewarding, especially when I find someone who has no idea they have money coming to them."
Debbie Pflueger - Research Analyst
Debbie brings a unique solutions oriented mind set, effective communication and a tenacious personality to bear in her efforts locate unclaimed property owners and their heirs as well as evidence required to prove ownership. Her skills have been developed through of years of experience in the medical industry, internet startups, and while investigating real estate investment opportunities for her former employers.
Debbie's comment: "My extensive trace experience in Florida makes me a great fit for Choice Plus. I'm truly glad to be a productive member of the team here."
Mackenzie Popovich - Research Analyst
Mackenzie graduated with a B.A. in Political theory, where she honed in on the type of critical thinking it takes to problem solve and read in-between the lines when faced with complex information. She then went on to getting certified in Private Investigation where she was taught by some of the best in the Washington state area about skip-tracing and the fundamentals of productive investigation.
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Having worked as a legal assistant for 30 years with attorneys who specialized in family law, real estate settlements and collections provides Lisa with an understanding of complex legal issues and a commitment to excellence.
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With a lot of restaurants deciding to do away with tipping, I need to ask what that will do to customer service. I have servers that go the extra mile and some that do as little as they can get away with. Is it really fair to have them both receive the same amount?
– Pegi Rambo, General Manager, 4B's Restaurant, Havre, Mont.
It may not be fair that under a no-tipping arrangement—or a tip pooling arrangement for that matter—a great server would earn the same amount as a mediocre server. But what's worse, in my mind, is that a guest is being served by a mediocre server in the first place. How can you develop that server into a great one? Or make a change?
Many people feel that tip pooling or eliminating tipping altogether would result in a decline in service quality. After all, if servers are not receiving immediate incentives for exceptional service, why should they provide it?
I am familiar with the argument but find it insulting to the professionals in our industry—not to mention insulting to hardworking nontipped employees like me! I think we all know examples of nontipped employees who go above and beyond, and their peers who may be similarly compensated but need much more development. While money motivates, to be sure, a lot of research points out that other motivating factors come into play as well. In short, there are both good and bad employees providing good and bad service in both tipped and nontipped roles.
Many scholars feel that tipping is only loosely connected to service quality. Cornell Hospitality Professor Michael Lynn, one of the leading experts on the topic, wrote a much-cited review paper titled, "Restaurant Tipping and Service Quality: A Tenuous Relationship." He writes, in the abstract, "The connection between service quality and tip sizes is tenuous at best, as shown by an analysis of 14 studies that examined the relationship between service and tips. … While the studies taken together found that, indeed, tips increased with the perceived quality of service, the relationship was weak enough to raise doubts about the use of tips to motivate servers, measure server performance, or identify dissatisfied customers."
My advice is that if you rethink your compensation structure, think also about the best methods for training, motivating and developing servers. If your service quality is highly dependent on the guests' generosity, your restaurant may have bigger problems. A great piece on Danny Meyer and others' push to eliminate tipping can be found here.


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Workload Manager provides you with the ability to restrict access to workload views, jobs, and queries by assigning user roles. The Cluster Admin, Cluster User, and Workload User roles provide varying levels of access, which prevents users from accessing information that they do not explicitly need.
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Cedar Lake Fellowship provides a meeting place for recovering members of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous and Alanon. CLF is also open to consider accommodating other 12-step programs.
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Who Can Join?
Anyone is eligible for membership who attends Cedar Lake . Are members are people who belong to and regularly attend Twelve Step meetings.
Are There Privileges to Being a Member?
The main privilege of membership is a pride in knowing you have an active part is supporting this fellowship. Without your help, we could not function. There are other small privileges such as a spot to hang a coffee cup, and your name being displayed on the membership board.
How Much Are Membership Dues?
Membership dues are $5.00 per month, or $60.00 for an entire year. We ask you consider the dues as a small insurance policy that assures
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- Cedar Lake is our facility! We own it, pay the mortgage & utilities, and maintain it.
- Each week over 1,000 people walk through our doors to attend meetings.
- The facility's average operating budget is typically around $55,000 per year.
- We provide a "Tool Box" (bookstore) that offers a variety of recovery materials.
- Cedar Lake will spend an estimated $15,000 on coffee and supplies in 2013.
- There are 38 regularly scheduled meetings provided during the 7-day week.
- The utility and insurance expenses average about $780.00 per month.
- CLF budgets $5,000 to $7,000 per year for facility upgrades and maintenance.
- Meeting rent, member dues and coffee donations provide for 85% of our revenue.


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Atlético Madrid confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that goalkeeper Jan Oblak has renewed his contract, putting pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him in the Spanish capital until June 2021.
The Slovenian has been one of the rojiblancos' top performers this year, and has been rewarded for his fine form with a one year extension to his original deal from when he signed just over 18 months ago.
After cementing his place as number one towards the end of last season, Oblak has gone from strength to strength between the posts at the Vicente Calderón, and made his 50th appearance for the club in Saturday's 3-1 win over Eibar.
Despite a shaky start – conceding three goals on a debut defeat to Olympiacos and struggling with a persistent back problem that could've seen him returned to Benfica – the 23 year-old has won over everybody with his calming presence and lightning fast reactions.
"I'm very happy," he declared upon signing the renewal. "The team, coaching staff and everybody at the club have made me feel at home, and for these I wanted to stay here."
"The renewal shows that the club have faith in me. I'm very grateful to those who made it happen, especially my agent Mika Mlaka and Miguel Ángel Gil."
At Benfica, Oblak earned a reputation for his prowess in keeping clean sheets and he has continued that trend in Madrid, his 14 shut-outs the most of any goalkeeper in Europe's so-called top 5 leagues.
He also has the best shots-to-saves ratio in La Liga, and is running away with the Zamora trophy with an average of just 0.48 goals conceded per game this season. The record is 0.44.
Many thought that Atleti would struggle to find a suitable replacement for fan favourite Thibaut Courtois, but the Calderón has taken Oblak to their hearts, and have a song to the tune of "Cada día te quiero más" that can often be heard after he takes a goal-kick.
"When I play I am focused on the match, but it's always nice to hear the fans singing my name," he said. "I want to carry on making them happy."
We're still awaiting details as to what Oblak's new release clause will be, but it is expected to be an increase on the previous amount of €45m.
With goalkeepers coming at a premium these days, hopefully the new contract will put and end to rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United as a potential replacement for David de Gea, amongst other clubs.
It could also be the first in a series, with the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Ángel Correa and José María Giménez all in line to sign renewals ahead of our impending transfer ban.
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The Research and Analytics Department monitors implementation of the district's curriculum and instruction through oversight of district-wide, state, national assessments. We review research, prepare reports, and analyze data to support the work of our instructional leaders and teachers. We oversee all state and federal reporting. We contract with appropriate organizations to provide the district with enrollment projections.
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The Manchester United chief's pre-season preparations have taken on a downbeat demeanour during their summer camp residence in Los Angeles, with the Portuguese tactician bemoaning a number of issues.
He has been cordial with the travelling press pack behind the scenes, although he set alarm bells ringing earlier this week when he refused to state if the Red Devils were good enough to win the Premier League title next season as things stand.
And squad insiders have revealed there have been no big speeches either to the assembled players, in stark contrast to Mourinho's clarion call at the same time last summer.
One issue is the lack of established first-team stars he currently has at his disposal, following their recent commitments at the World Cup finals.
There are a number of young fringe players who are also working with him for the first time, with new first-team coach Kieran McKenna taking a number of the morning sessions, due to his familiarity during his time as boss of United's Under-23s.
Mourinho has revealed he would like two more signings before the league season gets underway at home to Leicester City on August 10, which is believed to be another contributory factor behind his apparent low mood.
The former Chelsea boss is widely known to be all for building a siege mentality amongst his teams, but there has been little evidence of it so far from those assembled.


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CURSON TREVOR JOHN Of Welborne, on November 1st, peacefully at home, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, loving dad of Andy and Chris, father-in-law of Liz and Zara, dear grandad of Coby, George and Bee. Funeral service and interment at All Saint's Church, Welborne on Monday, November 20th at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for Welborne Church Fabric Fund may be given at the service or sent c/o W C Littleproud and Son Family Funeral Directors, Hale Road, Bradenham, IP25 7RA. Please wear something colourful.
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As was expected Royal Salute continues the tradition of honoring the Queen. Royal Salute, the pinnacle of Scotch whisky created in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and this year the king of the blended Scotch whiskies pays tribute launching Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee Limited Edition to the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen on June 2nd, 2012.
The luxury whisky was done in a powerful and sophisticated style, as befits to royal. The exclusive whisky is presented in a porcelain flagon with a rich, royal blue glaze inside a hand-crafted display box that elegantly showcases the bottle.
Neil Macdonald, Global Brand Director for Royal Salute, says: "Royal Salute was originally created to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. We are therefore delighted that this Royal Salute Limited Edition will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee – as it is only the second time in history that this milestone has been achieved by a British monarch."
Royal Salute Diamond Jubilee is a limited edition that will only be available in 2012 during the Jubilee celebrations. This striking royal-blue bottle is already available to markets globally from March 2012, with a recommended minimum retail price of $164 for a 70cl bottle.


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Surviving Mars 'Opportunity' update adds new passages and storage options on Xbox One and PC
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Surviving Mars is about to get even more content soon.
Surviving Mars is a colony builder which launched on Xbox One and PC on March 15, 2018. Unlike creating sprawling cities on Earth, the game is all about colonizing Mars and surviving its challenges. It's more of a survival builder than a traditional Cities: Skylines-like experience. According to developer Haemimont Games, Surviving Mars is a "focused game about creating interconnected systems and testing them against the threats of a hostile environment."
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DENVER — Former Qwest Communications chief executive Joe Nacchio reaffirmed the company's optimistic growth projections during a conference call with analysts in December 2000, at a time when others in the industry were lowering their forecasts, a former Qwest executive testified Wednesday.
Shares of Qwest Communications International Inc. rose $5 on the day of the call and gained an additional $5 a share within five trading days, Lee Wolfe, then senior vice president of investor relations, told jurors in Nacchio's insider trading trial.
Nacchio is accused of illegally selling $101 million of stock based on non-public information.
Wolfe, the trial's first witness, took the stand for a second day Wednesday.
In December 2000, Wolfe said analysts and investors were concerned about the impact of economic problems and increasing competition in some of Qwest's core businesses, among other problems. "This was a very intense period," he said.
Nacchio sat watching closely as Wolfe took jurors through a series of memos and other company documents.
Earlier, Nacchio's attorney said his client "believed passionately, firmly and honestly in the public financial targets of his company" and was reluctant to sell shares in early 2001. Attorney Herbert Stern told jurors during his opening arguments Tuesday that Nacchio had asked the board for an extension of a deadline to sell stock options, but was turned down.
"We're going to demonstrate and show and prove to you that the accusations in this case are false," Stern said.
Earlier, prosecutor James Hearty insisted that Nacchio dumped $101 million worth of stock in the first five months of 2001 because he knew that Qwest could be in financial trouble.
"This is a case about cheating," Hearty said in his one-hour opening statement. "He sold $100 million worth of Qwest stock when he knew about problems at Qwest _ problems that people outside Qwest did not know."
Wolfe, who was in the investor relations post in late 2000 and 2001, told jurors Tuesday that in late 2000, he and Nacchio talked about the telephone industry and concern that other companies were building fiber optic networks similar to Qwest's operation.
About the same time, industry analysts "were trying to understand how we were going to achieve our financial targets," Wolfe said.
He said there was a "golden rule" at Qwest _ never to take any action that would hurt the stock price _ something Nacchio communicated to employees.
Nacchio, 57, is accused of 42 counts of insider trading for improperly selling stock while privy to internal information that indicated Qwest was at financial risk. Each count carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
The defense said in a court filing that it has added Richard Clarke, a former White House anti-terrorism chief, to its witness list. Clarke, who also had been a special advisor to President Bush on cybersecurity issues, had spoken at least once to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, which Nacchio headed when he resigned from Qwest in 2002.
The company, which provides phone service to 14 mostly Western states, soon after became mired in an accounting scandal and eventually restated $2.2 billion in revenue.
After a jury of 11 men and seven women was seated, Hearty emphasized to the panel that the case was straightforward and had nothing to do with accounting.
Late in 2000, Nacchio became aware of problems Qwest would be facing in 2001 and that the company could fall far short of financial targets it had set publicly, Hearty said. At the same time, Nacchio repeatedly "told investors that everything at Qwest was great."
"Mr. Nacchio sold many more shares of Qwest stock during this time period than he had ever sold before. In the first five months of 2001, Mr. Nacchio sold 250,000 more shares than he had in the previous 18 months combined," Hearty said.
"He told investors that he was very confident that Qwest would achieve the high growth rates that he told them to expect," Hearty said. "But at the same time, he was being told different information from (executives) at Qwest."
Qwest's stock price plummeted from more than $60 a share in 2000 to just $2 a share in 2002, and its near-collapse left thousands of pensioners in financial trouble.
Stern countered that documents used by prosecutors to depict Qwest's public growth targets were in fact about budgets set internally that were designed as goals to energize Qwest workers into exceeding those estimates.
In addition, Nacchio was aware of secret, potentially lucrative government contracts that Qwest could win and the money would help the company's financial picture, Stern said.
Stern promised that the defense would account for all of Nacchio's stock sales and that they were timed in part by Nacchio's contract with Qwest founder Philip Anschutz _ not inside information.
Nacchio also was being urged by his personal financial advisers to diversify his portfolio, and in some cases he faced the loss of stock options set to expire, Stern said.
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Welcome to the home of Lillian and Barry Saadatmand, the next stop on our Christmas Home Tours. They live in Richmond, Virginia with their three beautiful children: Grayson, Isabelle and Afton. What fun we all had on this home tour shoot. Lillian has created a such merry and bright atmosphere with a touch of whimsy in every room. Get your pad and pens ready to take note of all her clever decorating touches. Prepare to be amazed!
Front Porch and Entryway
The cutest front porch decorations set the bar high. How adorable are these wrapped presents? This is a fun DIY idea that the whole family can take part in. On the other side of the porch is a matching apple green bench with colorful Merry Christmas pillows. Picture perfect.
As I stepped inside, I immediately noticed the charming "Dasher, Dancer, Prancer" decals on the staircase. {Easy DIY project: These are decals cut from a Cricut machine.} I halfway expected to see Michael Bublé singing Christmas Carols around the corner. It was that kind of magical feeling.
** large abstract artwork by Kim Nix
Dining Room – Christmas Home Tours
What is your favorite room in your home to decorate and why? "Dining rooms tend to be the rooms that catch my attention the most. It is a place of amazing opportunity to personalize in every home" states Lillian.
One thing I do know. Lillian knows how to entertain. She looks fabulous as usual, decked out in her Manolo Blahnik heels! AND, take a look at her breathtaking table top display. Have you ever seen anything like it? It looks like Eddie Ross has met his match. What I love about this holiday table setting is most every piece has a unique story. The pure silver flowers {from Lillian's great grandparents} are so delicate and so beautiful. The Chinese designed plates and other Asian accents from Persia are from Barry's great grandparents. Also on the table, I admired and drooled over a silver caviar bowl, a Moroccan coffee service, Parisian linens, Tiffany China and the most beautiful Faberge egg.
Lillian is not afraid to think outside the box. Who says you have to stay within the classic red and green colors? Why not have gilded eggs on pink feathers for each holiday place setting?
** Dining Room Wall color: Restoration Hardware
** Ceiling paint color is Benjamin Moore Rendezvous Pink
Living Room – Christmas Home Tours
"I have a favorite tree that we call the "peacock tree". I often change decor, but that is a staple year after year." says Lillian. The living room centerpiece is the peacock tree, but I could not take my eyes off the gorgeous portraits of her children by Jamie Hayes. I was also obsessed with the custom painted furniture from Steven Shell and Bramble and the matching custom screen printed chair.
Family Room and Kitchen – Christmas Home Tours
The family room is bright and cheerful with cozy couches to make everyone feel comfortable. Another stunning piece of Kim Nix artwork adds a pop of blue to the room.
In the Kitchen, Lillian and Isabelle are laughing and mixing up some holiday cheer!
We headed downstairs, where Isabelle was excited to show me the basement. Santa's Suit was hanging in the mudroom, and the playroom was filled with more holiday surprises.
and a couple more questions…
What is one of your favorite family traditions? "An elf comes to the door every Christmas Eve and brings the children pajamas to wear. It is a magical moment, even for the older kids when the anticipation is palpable."
What is your favorite Christmas movie? "As a family we love Elf, but I also love The Holiday. Both are such sweet movies."
What a wonderful family! Thank you Lillian for inviting us into your home, and sharing your joy for Christmas with us.
Take a peek at All Holiday Home Tours for more decorating ideas and inspiration.
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For the first time the 2E and Tribbles German Nationals will take place in Koblenz, Germany (more about the city on the publec homepage - http://www.koblenz.de).
The tournaments will take place in my house in private atmosphere. As always we provide good food and shelter. The entry is free.
Tjark Ott
St.-Josef-Str. 29
56068 Koblenz
Germany, EUROPE
German Nationals 2E beginning: June, 3rd 12 PM
standard rules, constructed, complete card pool. https://www.trekcc.org/tournament/index.php?mode=view&tournamentID=10308
Tribbles Nationals beginning: June, 3rd around 6 PM after the 2E tournament
standard rules, constructed, complete card pool. https://www.trekcc.org/tournament/index.php?mode=view&tournamentID=10309
There are two warm-up Regionals planned on June 2nd:
2E Regional beginning: June, 2nd 1 PM
standard rules, constructed, complete card pool. https://www.trekcc.org/tournament/index.php?mode=view&tournamentID=10307
Tribbles Regional beginning: June, 2nd around 7 PM after the 2E tournament
standard rules, constructed, complete card pool. https://www.trekcc.org/tournament/index.php?mode=view&tournamentID=10312
The location can be easily reached by train:
Use map attached - 5 minutes walk from Station / Bahnhofplatz to St.-Josef-Str.
There are many hotels within easy walking (1-10 min) distance. E.g.:
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Hotel Hamm http://www.cityhotel-hamm.de/
St.-Josef-Str. 32
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Hotel IBIS Koblenz City https://www.accorhotels.com/de/hotel-1831-ibis-koblenz-city/index.shtml
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Discover healthcare cybersecurity trends in Fortified's semi-annual report. The 2020 Mid-Year Horizon Report details how the COVID-19 pandemic has created a sudden demand for solutions like remote work and telehealth, and explores the future state of the healthcare industry.
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The recent developments – and 'supposed' uprising – in Iran have rekindled the debate on indirect interventions of Western powers in other countries' domestic affairs. Instead of directly attacking a state, it is nowadays easier, 'righteous' and cost-effective – though more time consuming – to bring down and change regimes. Galvanizing public opinion, often using organizations working within for desired results is a neat step. Let's take a look at some examples.
Iraq: In 1958, CIA hired Saddam Hussein to assassinate the new President after overthrowing of British-backed monarchy. The attempt was a failure, Saddam left for Lebanon and from there the CIA moved him to Cairo. He was reportedly given regular payments as an agent of Egyptian intelligence. A list of around 4,000 communists was given to the new government to be exterminated. The new CIA-backed Baathist government that had come in power did not prove to be a puppet for the West. In 1979, Saddam Hussein became President and was welcomed as an ally against Iran by US officials, including Donald Rumsfeld. After invading Iraq in 2003, on December 13th, Saddam Hussein was captured found hiding in outskirts of Tikrit in a cellar. (A classic example of allies turned enemy)
Libya: A victim of NATO operation in 2011, overthrowing Muammar Qaddafi but with no idea how to put back a country together left deeply unstable. Aimed at saving civilians in Benghazi threatened by Libyan government forces, the aims expanded to overthrowing Qaddafi. In an interview with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg in 2016, Obama stated not mincing words that the mission in Libya "didn't work." (APR 15, 2016)
Iran: In 1953, the government of Muhammad Mossadegh was overthrown by CIA and MI6. Iran ended upon nationalizing her oil industry. International economic sanctions and naval blockade by Britain was resisted by Iran for roughly two years. The initial coup against Shah of Iran failed who fled his country with his family. CIA reportedly dished out a huge amount in bribes to military officials and road gangsters to create havoc and mayhem in Tehran. Mossadegh was overthrown. Shah returned triumphant as the Western front man till 1979 with the coming of the Iranian Revolution.
In the recent outbreak of anti-government protests in Iran, in which over one thousand people have been arrested and over 21 killed, the Revolutionary Guard on its official website placed the blame for unrest at the doors of Saudi Arabia, Israel and, of course, the U.S. They also claim that Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, an exiled group with supporters of monarchy were behind the unrest. Trump's tweet, "Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever. The world is watching," may be read with this background. The use of term "oppressive regimes" is way out of line and dangerous!
Afghanistan is also a bad case. The US, in alliance with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, in 1980s trained and funded the Mujahedeen to oust socialist Russia from Afghanistan. As a consequence, after the Soviets left Afghanistan, the warlords and the warring groups torn Afghanistan apart with opium production reaching to unprecedented levels.
"After Mikhail Gorbachev withdrew Soviet forces in 1989, these U.S.-backed warlords tore the country apart and boosted opium production to an unprecedented level of 2,000 to 3,400 tons per year. The Taliban government cut opium production by 95% in two years between 1999 and 2001, but the U.S. invasion in 2001 restored the warlords and drug lords to power. Afghanistan now ranks 175th out of 177 countries in the world for corruption, 175th out of 186 in human development, and since 2004, it has produced an unprecedented 5,300 tons of opium per year. President Karzai's brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, was well known as a CIA-backed drug lord. After a major U.S. offensive in Kandahar province in 2011, Colonel Abdul Razziq was appointed provincial police chief, boosting a heroin smuggling operation that already earned him $60 million per year in one of the poorest countries in the world."( Nicholus J.S. Davies 03.08.2014)
Afghanistan is in mess. No infrastructure, no defined and well-focused leadership. The scapegoat of US failure is Pakistan. The longest war US fought on foreign soil continues. There are many countries where US with or without other countries has interfered to force regime change.
In any country, there are numerous variables and major components that US, upon invading has been unable to handle leading nations invaded in turmoil and years of instability. Max Abrahams Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, talking in context of Iraq states, "This is one of the big problems with the strategy of regime change. The US and other countries are able to effectively remove the leader, but it is a little bit like Humpty Dumpty in terms of putting the pieces back together again. After you remove the leader, especially in the country as delicate as Iraq, there is literally infinite number of things that could possibly go wrong."
This statement by Max Abrahams can be applied to all other invasions. Forcing regime changes generally leads to more issues than the one initially felt by the Global Policemen (self-appointed).
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"What was it like when drugs were new, sex wasn't dangerous, and art was still shocking?"
Fireraisers first production was co-written by then-Artistic Directors, Polly Wiseman and Anton Binder.
Produced at the Edinburgh Festival to critical acclaim including a Total Theatre Award nomination, the show was subsequently awarded Arts Council funding and toured nationally, culminating at the Criterion Theatre in the West End.
Parts of it were also performed in Selfridge's window on Oxford Street, at various London Fashion Week parties and at The Barbican, for the opening of a major Andy Warhol retrospective.
"A glittering play...maim to get a ticket!"
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Take in nature's beauty while lounging in this Michigan State University Spartan Bag Hammock. Designed in primary team color with sublimated tonal all over logos to show spirit. This one-person hammock stuffs into an attached pouch with a logo and drawstring closure,. Compression straps on the bag allow you to make it really compact. Includes high-strength suspension system with notches and two carabiners to adjust the hammock to ideal height.
Unfolded Dimension: 106" x 55"
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