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Meaning of Lotus Flowers:
Lotus flowers have been influential in cultures across the world from ancient times until today, from ancient Egypt and India to all across Asia. They have been associated with the human soul, gods and goddesses and featured in stories and legends. The meaning of a lotus flower ranges from divine purity and enlightenment, as in Buddhism, wealth, as in Hinduism, to rebirth, as in the ancient Egyptian religion. Many of the ancient meanings are still in use today
Ancient Egypt
- The Egyptians used the lotus to symbolize the sun and rebirth and it was also a symbol of Upper Egypt. There are three creation legends that share similarities, in which the lotus's symbolism is expressed. In one creation legend, the sun rose out of a lotus that had grown from a watery chaos. The next legend, which originated from Heliopolis, states that from the infinite ocean Nun, a lotus rose along with dirt mound. The lotus bloomed revealing the sun-god Atum. The third legend, which comes from Hermopolis, differs from the second legend only by saying Ra came from the lotus. In writing, the lotus was used to represent numbers. One lotus meant 1,000, while a bush with two lotus flowers meant 2,000
- In Buddhism, lotus flowers mean purity of speech, mind and body rising above the waters of desire and attachment. The lotus is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Different colors of lotus are symbolically used to represent aspects of perfection. There are four colors, which are pink, blue, red and white. Red represents the heart--its purity, original nature, compassion, passion, love and other qualities. White symbolizes spiritual perfection and complete mental purity. Pink represents the Buddha and is the supreme lotus. Blue means wisdom, knowledge and victory over the senses
- Lotuses in Hinduism symbolize prosperity, beauty, fertility, eternity and eternal youth. Like Buddhism, it also means purity and divinity. A lotus is often used analogously for how people should live. One book that does this is the Bhagavad Gita at 5.10, where it states: "One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water." Lotuses are also used to represent chakras, or the body's energy centers
- There are five different types of lotus and all are in the water lily family. Two are in the genus Nelumbo and three are in the genus Nymphaea. It is understood that the white lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, was the sacred lotus to the ancient Egyptians. However, in ancient Egyptian art the blue lotus, Nelumbo caerulea, is also depicted.
- In modern cultures, lotus flowers are still used with their ancient meanings of purity and perfection, along with reinterpretations of those meanings. Lotus tattoos are meant to represent life, new beginnings and the possibility of people growing to change into something beautiful. An Indian nationalist political party called the BJP uses the lotus as its election symbol
The History of Water Lilies:
The water lily is a plant that grows in ponds and streams. The water lily has been grown for centuries, and has been a part of religious beliefs and legends. Many hybrids have been grown, and they are often seen in home ponds as well as growing wild in many parts of the world
- The water lily comes from the family Nymphaeacaea. It comes from the Greek for "nymph." In Greek legends, nymphs were protectors of springs and rivers. It is a fitting name since the water lily thrives in ponds and streams. The roots dig deep into the ground beneath the water, while the leaves float on the surface. The leaves are called lily pads, and the flower of the water lily will rest on the lily pad or even rise inches above it out of the water. The flower of the water lily has numerous petals that fan out and can be found in many colors. There are over 70 species of water lily.
Egypt and the Blue Water Lily
- The water lily is native to Egypt, and is very significant in their religion and history. The Nymphaea caerulea, or the blue water lily, is where the very creation of the gods began, according to legend. In the beginning, there was only chaos. The blue water lily emerged from the darkness. When it bloomed, sitting within the petals was a god. The child was the sun god Nefertem, who began all life
- The first water lily found its way to England in the early 1800s, where it was grown and flourished in many noblemen's ponds and gardens. The first hybrid came into existence by accident in a glass house owned by the Duke of Devonshire. His gardener, Joseph Paxton, "discovered" the hybrid named Nymphaea devoniensis, which turned out to be a self-pollination of the Nymphaea rubra, or the red water lily. It was Paxton's caretaker, Eduard Ortgies, who created the first real water lily hybrid. It was called the Nymphaea ortgiesiano-rubra
- The first hybrids in the United States were developed by Edmund Sturtevant in 1876.
- Claude Monet, the French painter, is most well known for his artwork of his water lilies. Monet had a residence in Giverny, France, where he had a water lily pond and a Japanese bridge built. Monet painted several scenes of the bridge and nearly 250 paintings of the the water lilies. Some of them can be seen in museums, while others belong to private collectors.
- Many people believe that the water lily and the lotus flower are one and the same. This is not true. While the Egyptian blue water lily is called a lotus, it is really a member of the water lily family. The lotus flower is in the Nelumbo family, and it is native to India where it is the national flower. The difference between the water lily and lotus can be determined by the leaves. The leaves of the water lily rest on the water, while the leaves of the lotus flower are above the water
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The project will replace two-inch steel water lines in a section of Empire along Empire Road near Phillips Chapel Road with six-inch PVC lines to increase water flow and improve water pressure. Because of the undersized pipes, as many as 250 residents have been without water service for extended periods.
The commission recently received a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Alabama Department of Community Affairs to help pay for the replacement of the pipes. The Jasper Water Board serves the Empire community, but the grant had to go through the commission.
Commissioners voted Monday to approve Nelson Engineering Associates for project engineering and Community Consultants for administrative services on the project.
Peggy Matthews, the grant writer and manager of the project, said the project would likely start construction in April or May.
"We will start the engineering and design process now. Then, everything will have to be bid out, so it is going to take some time," she said.
Matthews said the project will be completed as soon as possible.
"I've talked to residents in that area," she said. "I know what kind of issues they have been having with water. Some of them have told me that they try to keep their tub filled with water so if their water stops they will have water to wash their dishes or flush their toilet."
Matthews said she was told water service had been interrupted for as long as 13 days.
Adequate fire protection to the area has also been difficult or impossible because of chronically low water pressure.
"This work is going to take care of these problems," Matthews said.
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•Approved a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health for critical response in Walker County.
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Editorial: New NC Voter ID Requirement Is Common Sense Approach
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North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 589, on August 12th, commonly referred to as Voter Photo ID law.
To sum it up, a valid North Carolina driver's license, U.S. passport and various military IDs are among the acceptable forms of photo identification. A voter can also obtain a state-issued photo-ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles at no charge. If a voter comes to the polls without a photo-ID, they can still cast a provisional ballot.
That's a brief statement describing the new law posted on the Governor's website earlier this week.
Seems simple, you have to provide ID before voting. If you don't have ID, you can cast a provisional ballot.
No one is denied the right to vote other than those who are not eligible to vote in a precinct or are dead with other people voting for them illegally. Or, those who are not legal citizens who shouldn't be voting to begin with. Yet despite the fact the new law doesn't prohibit legal voters from casting ballots, some have filed legal challenges in court citing all manner of politically motivated scenarios that don't pass the smell test unless you're positioning to overturn the law and run a really large "get out and vote if you're illegal or dead" vote.
This law helps address issues that have long been quietly discussed and mentioned in hush-tones within many halls of Boards of Elections offices across North Carolina.
For example, in the last election cycle I personally went to the polls to cast my vote. When I filled out the form and submitted it to the poll worker, they asked me to verify my signature and identity. They associated myself with my father's entry in the voter rolls. He hadn't voted in North Carolina for almost ten years. I advised them of that issue and they quickly made a change and off with a ballot to vote I went.
That was in the primary.
Later during the November election I went to vote and the same mistake occurred.
I was perplexed as to why they hadn't corrected that issue months prior.
Yet it became clear that if I wanted to I could plan cleverly to vote early as my dad and the return on Election Day to vote as myself. I could have voted twice without them catching it.
Now, if they required a photo ID, that wouldn't be possible.
You can't get water and sewer service in Carolina Beach without a deposit and showing a valid ID.
You can't get a checking account or cash a check at a local bank without showing a valid NC Driver's License or Photo ID. That also applies to purchasing many pharmaceuticals, buying beer or making a purchase at the state ABC store.
Want to buy a car? Sign up for cable TV service? You have to present a Photo ID.
This isn't to say that elections should be based on the acquisition of an ID, but that everyone likely already has such an ID and if not, the State will provide one to them at a reduced cost or free of charge.
And the latter has been the case for many years. There's a law that's existed for many years that provides an avenue for the lower-income population to obtain an ID free of charge at their local Department of Motor Vehicles office.
What's all the fuss about the new law?
The new law is being called one of the most restrictive in the country and dramatically altering North Carolina's voting laws and procedures.
U.S. Senator Kay Hagan wrote to NC Attorney General Roy Cooper earlier this week stating, "In particular, the law reduces early vote by one week, eliminates pre-registration of highschoolers, ends same-day registration, restricts the ability to vote by provisional ballot, and requires government-issued photo identification to vote."
I'll agree the other changes are questionable, but the photo ID requirement resolves a host of important issues. The legislature should have left the early voting and other issues alone and focused only on the photo ID portion. After all, requiring a photo ID resolves the rest of those issues when it comes to ensuring the people registering to vote and voting early or on election day are actually who they claim to be.


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"Suko" the chimp to be housed at Kansas City Zoo
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood and Community Services Department, Animal Health and Public Safety Division has made arrangements for "Suko" the chimpanzee to be housed at the Kansas City Zoo. Due to the animal's history, and as provided under section 14-9 of the Kansas City Municipal Code, the animal will not be returned to the owner.
On Oct. 19, "Suko" was captured in the 7300 block of Indiana Avenue after it was reported running loose in the area. The chimpanzee was then transported to "Monkey Island," a primate sanctuary in rural Jackson County.
The alleged owner of the chimpanzee, Mark Archigo, has been cited for violating section 14-9, which prohibits the possession of any non-human primate within the city limits of Kansas City, Mo. If convicted, the owner faces a fine up to $500 and up to 180 days in jail.
While the investigation is continuing it appears the same animal, while owned by the same person, has been impounded by the City in the past. In 1994 following section 14-9 of city code, and after the animal owner pleaded guilty, the animal was released with the requirement it be removed from the city within 48 hours. The same section also requires the animal to be properly moved if found in the city after this original order.
"It is in the best interest of the community and the animal for Suko to be housed at the zoo from here forward," said David Park, director of the Neighborhood Community Services Department.
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County Sheriffs spent Thursday practicing how to react to unexpected driving
The deputies got a change of
scenery from behind the wheel of a driving simulator.
"This gives them a chance
to do something that is as close to real life as they can," said Don
Courtney, driving simulator specialist with Texas Association of Counties.
The simulator allows deputies
to practice for pursuits and perfect their defensive driving skills.
The operator can do just about
anything to test drivers, like change the weather or cause tire blow outs.
Simulators like the one brought
to Tyler can cost around $300,000.
Still, The Smith County
Sheriff's Office says the lessons it provides deputies are priceless.
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if they make a mistake we can go back and they can actually see the mistake no
fine, no harm," said Smith County Chief Deputy Bobby Garmon.
Deputies go through a two-hour
class before taking the drivers seat.
Courtney then grades them on
their simulated drive and can play back the video to show any mistakes.
There is more behind the
training than just tests though.
"Safety to me is the main
thing. I want to make sure they go home to their families at the end of the
night," Courtney said.
Smith County deputies have used
this simulator before.
Chief Deputy Garmon says it
won't be the last time the simulator is in Tyler because deputies can never
have too much training.
TAC says the simulator reduces
cost to the county by limiting the number of collisions and injuries to county
Thursday's training was free
for the Smith County Sheriff's Office.
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Wouldn't it be nice to have some of the most intriguing conference presenters give a special presentation, tailored just for you? For this poster session, presenters will be stationed around the room with visual presentations of their material. Tour the poster displays, stop, and ask questions of those whose topics interest you the most. This is a great opportunity to learn about a variety of programs in a short time and make deeper connections with those whose work aligns with or challenges your own. Have some refreshments and network with your peers while you're at it!
This year we are experimenting with an exciting new format that we are calling a "Soapbox Session." Modeled after the Speakers' Corner in London's Hyde Park, the soapbox session will allow a charismatic and courageous group of speakers to hold forth on topics on which they hold passionate views while the audience roams freely, stopping to listen to those who are the most provocative and persuasive, challenging their views, and engaging in a lively dialogue.
We look forward to vigorous participation, not only from those on their soapboxes, but from other conference participants. Come and enjoy a snack (there will be no rotten tomatoes on the menu), mingle, and see what lies beneath the calm exteriors of otherwise mild-mannered innovators and educators!
National education systems worldwide are being reformed to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. As a respected adviser to governments in Europe, Asia and the United States, Sir Ken Robinson argues that many countries are pushing reforms in the wrong direction. Drawing from his groundbreaking book, Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative, he explains why too many are locked into a model of education shaped by the Industrial Revolution and a narrow idea of academic ability. Urging schools and colleges everywhere to urgently rethink basic assumptions about intelligence and achievement, Sir Ken focuses on the vital questions: Why is it essential to promote creativity? Whats the problem? Why do so many adults think theyre not creative? Most children are buzzing with ideas. What happens to them as they grow up? What should be done? Is everyone creative or just a select few? Can creativity be developed? If so, how? In exploring these questions, Sir Ken argues for radical changes in how we educate all students to meet the extraordinary challenges of living and working in the 21st century.
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Our workshops can help you build the skills you need to start your food business.
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A multiple-session workshop series called Recipe to Market is offered in several counties in Maine per year. She teams with a local UMaine Extension county educator and James McConnon, Extension Business and Economics Specialist, to offer a unique workshop to help you from the food to business aspects of starting a food business. Check the UMaine Extension calendar of events or contact your UMaine Extension county office for information about a workshop near you.
Recipe to Market 6-Part Workshop — April-May, 2014
If a one-day workshop is all that you need or you are a farmer thinking of producing value-added food products, you may want to attend MOFGA's Kitchen Licensing Workshop. Beth helps teach in most of these workshops, as well.
Have you been told that you need to attend HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control) plan certification or Better Process Control School to meet FDA regulations?
Beth organizes most of the HACCP and BPCS trainings at the University of Maine in Orono and we have a continuous waiting list if you are interested in attending one of these future workshops. Please contact Melissa Libby at firstname.lastname@example.com or 1.800.287.7170.


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Active Ageing in CIS Countries: Semantics, Challenges, and Responses. Article by Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko and Prof. Asghar Zaidi, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Vienna (Austria), and Centre for Research on Ageing, Social Sciences, Southampton University (UK)


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F1 team races to the top in business awards (From The Oxford Times)
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Updated 12:38am Wednesday 6th February 2013 in News
BOSSES and workers at Formula 1 racing team Williams are celebrating after scooping a top business award.
The organisation, which employs more than 500 people at its Grove headquarters, claimed the Business of the Year title at the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Business Excellence Awards.
It follows a successful year for Williams which saw driver Pastor Maldonado win the Spanish Grand Prix, the team's first victory in eight years.
Williams Advanced Engineering, the division that adapts racing innovations for commercial uses, has seen its technologies introduced into a range of fields.
Successes include a partnership with the Go-Ahead Group to introduce hybrid technology on London buses and success at the Le Mans 24 Hours race with the winning Audi using a Williams hybrid power flywheel.
MIA chief executive Chris Aylettia said: "Williams F1's race heritage is beyond question, but things have evolved over the past few years."


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YOUNGSTERS can try their hand at singing in a choir at a series of taster sessions.
The Southampton Music Hub will host the sessions on February 8, March 1 and April 5 at Cantell Maths and Computing College.
Sessions will be open for 11-13-year-olds from 1.30-2.50pm, and 3.10-4.30pm for 14-18-year-olds.
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Home Builders Association Executive Director, Lisa Scott, has all the details on this years Home Show!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria's 2013 Official Spring Home Show is going on NOW at the Peoria Civic Center! The Home Show is open Friday until 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For a schedule of events, visit www.OfficialHomeShow.com!
Admission is seven dollars for adults, and seniors over the age of 60 get tickets for half price!!! Kids under 18 are FREE.
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OXFORD - A prank at Oxford College that lasted only a few hours will leave a legacy at the school for years to come.One early morning in late April, soon before the school let out for summer break, staff members discovered a zebra named Barcode on the top floor of Seney Hall. The zebra was found to belong to Oxford residents Curtis and Sherry Jackson. It was assumed the zebra visit was the result of students stealing the animal from its nearby pen to use as a copycat school prank. In the '60s, students at the school put a cow on the third floor of the building. Students raised money to help repair the $10,000 in damages caused by zebra, and they still remember the day they skipped class to watch the zebra be taken down from the third floor and to talk to news crews all over the campus. The culprits were never identified, but Barcode suffered the consequences of the prank and was shipped off earlier this month to a zoo in the Midwest as a result of his owners failing to obtain a proper permit with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Crystal Tatum contributed to this article. Michelle Floyd can be reached at email@example.com.
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Football players make big bucks but within 2 years of retirement 78 percent will file for bankruptcy. I guess that's not really a fun fact — just a fact.
Football players make big bucks but within 2 years of retirement 78 percent will file for bankruptcy. I guess that's not really a fun fact — just a fact.
Wear your Bobcat gear, of course! It's a Bobcat Friday Night so let's celebrate. The Montana State Bobcats take on UC Davis this Saturday at home with a 2:05pm start.
The hero of this football game really is a hero.
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The Trendiest Celebrity of 2009
Best of 2009: Beauty Trendsetters
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This has been a big year for celebrity hair and makeup, with a fresh crop of people trying out edgy hair, stunning makeup, and wildly creative looks that inspire everyone else. Among the women pictured, there's no shortage of material for inspiration. But my question is, which of these trendsetters' new looks do you follow the most avidly?
Source: WireImage
Leighton Meester
Megan Fox
Kristen Stewart
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
SimplyGunaaa 4 years
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry
Emii 4 years
4 years
Kristen is punk, she has her own style, and it is not only words of mine. maybe someone heard, that she became a new muse for Dolce&Gabbana and Valentino? i mean they are more objective than you.Fortunately, she don't care about it!
katie0robsten 4 years
KStew is da best baby ;)
4 years
I voted Kristen Stewart bec she started the trend casual trend again now alot of ppl dress casual and wear natural makeup like k-stew.
JiminyCricket 4 years
Kristen set the trend of I don't give a damn what you think. She doesn't need to be made up like the rest of the posers in Hollywood. Leighton should stick with Gossip Girl because she doesn't know how to dress or make herself up in public. Lady Gaga is in some kind of other realm. Megan Fox achieved her looks through plastic surgery. Rihanna's hair is like a squirrel died on it. And Katy Perry should stick to looking like a blowup doll.
shayela 4 years
what trend has kristen stewart EVER set?
spicyaroma 4 years
Leighton looks awful there! I'd actually say Kristen, because she has a million young girl fans and want to copy her look (even me, but shhh :P ) As much as I love Lady gaga's looks, I don't think anyone could or should copy her! Katy's quite the trensetter too :)
elenalda 4 years
Why is Kristen on the list. She has absolutely no fashion sense.....
kastarte2 4 years
Yeah Speak, I have to agree. Kristen Stewart is not some one I would consider a beauty trendsetter even a little bit, but I am sure all the twihards will come and boost her score. There wasn't a prettier picture of Leighton that could have been used? She normally looks so beautiful but that photo looks like Halloween vampire make up.
SpeakLike-aChild 4 years
Those aren't exactly their best pictures -.-' Kristen Stewart trendsetter? really?
Pampire 4 years
Well I'm a jeans and T-shirt kind of gal so I guess Kristen stewert is the closest to that so I chose her, I don't live in Hollywood and I spend all my time with my children so that's what I'm most comfortable in. Reese would of been a better option for me.
slikkback 4 years
what trend has kristen stewart ever set? rock band printed tees and jeans? a greased mullet? DUTT!
bazookasam 4 years
Sienna Miller!
Akasha 4 years
I don't know that Kristen Stewart's look is a favorite of mine, but as a trendsetter she went with the "I'm not a slutty Hollywood ho" look so I guess that's setting a new trend. I don't know that Leighton Meester was trend setting rather just had a good sense of style most of the time. There are some instances of her flopping greatly. I would have picked Blake Lively or Taylor Momson before Blake. Although Taylor's look is more a redo of 90's Courtney Love / 80's Blonde. Rihanna and Lady Gaga aren't starting trends, it's not like there are a multitude of people trying to copy that look. I mean seriously how many people could really walk around with our nipples electrical taped or hanging out. While Gaga is theatrical and she' snot taking herself seriously, Rihanna's stuff is just ugly and ridiculous and she takes herself way too seriously. If I had my choice I would go with Agyness Deyn
JaimeLeah526 4 years
I can't believe anyone would think Kristen Stewart is a trendsetter. She has her mullet for a role, not for a fashion choice. Rihanna is and always will be the biggest trendsetter.
4 years
I don't understand why Kristen Stewart gets so much abhorrence. I think she's: a) absolutely gorgeous b) a terrific actress (anyone seen Adventureland?!) and c) completely comfortable in her own skin. Since when does possessing intelligence and not selling out translate into ungrateful brat?
Vsugar 4 years
I'm sorry - I LUUUURRRVVVVEEE Kristen Stewart and all her looks - even the grungy ones. I think she's very comfortable with being herself, there is nothing sexier (for me) than that. And I adore her black hair. But I'm not gonna lie - Megan Fox is undeniably gorgeous.
WorldFamousAmy 4 years
My style is more of a 'trendier-girl-next-door' look like Lauren Conrad or even Carrie Underwood - both have a pretty laid back, style but definitely know when to glam it up. I have to say that Carrie Underwood has had some amazing red carpet moments this year and that beautiful red dress she wore at the 2009 ACM's was a showstopper for sure!
loveshahrukh 4 years
i have to say none unfortunately
4 years
I think if Kristen could actually pass for attractive more people would hate her. That's probably why she fits right in the Twilight character-but I have to say props to her for being and staying true to herself. I think that why those little girls like her so much. I would pick Rihanna or Leighton for trendsetting style though.
fauxcat 4 years
I vote for Gaga! Yes, her looks are typically insane, but she inspires me to think (at least a little) outside of the box with my own style and take more risks.
bonchicbongenre 4 years
Leighton is a great trendsetter for beauty/fashion, that is just a bad picture of her. Usually she looks lovely.
tellmemorex2 4 years
Most of these comments are dissing KStew, but she's got the most votes..Who's voting for her? I voted for Katy, but I dont really think any of these women are that trendsetting.
GlowingMoon 4 years
Among these ladies, I think Megan looks best. In some of her appearances, her hair and make-up were very lovely.
plasticine1 4 years
katy. i guess she got the ball rolling on the cutesy/big bow/pin-up-style trend
Daisy-Duke 4 years
Exactly...Kristen Stewart? Known for beauty? I don't think so. I voted for Katy Perry. I love her pin up look.
Kaki 4 years
wtf is that twilight kid doing there? if she's a trendsetter i don't want to go where the beauty world is going to. but i voted for leighton. even though her picture there is a nightmare
linkinpark9503 4 years
leighton looks like it should be halloween...
gd101 4 years
i voted for katy. i'm not a huge fan of hers, but she was the best option there.
sisteroflilly 4 years
As adorable as Katy Perry looks, I tend more to follow the sunkissed look of Kristin Cavallari :)
franceslopez 4 years
Kristen Stewart?? What trend would that be, the unwashed ingrate trend? I voted Megan Fox, not so much because she's a huge trend-setter, but of all of them, her's was the only look I ever wore regularly (red lipstick and liner etc)
rockd_out_vxn 4 years
Yajairab, I agree whole heartedly with the whole statement.
yajairab 4 years
i dont mind leightons look...she looks good a little pale but its an edgy look. kristen stewart started what trend? being an ungrateful brat and the greasy mullet look? no thank you! gaga has her own look but nobody is really trying to copy her, well i would like to copy her and make out with alexander skarsgard!!
genesisrocks 4 years
I'd say Leighton but not in that picture
rockd_out_vxn 4 years
Ugh... Kristen Stewart, really? What a joke.
snarkypants 4 years
lady gaga and beauty should never be in the same sentence.
bisou002 4 years
Ugh, Leighton looks like a nightmare. I hope nobody would ever truly want to look like that!
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A photo of a New York City police officer giving new boots to a barefoot homeless man in Times Square has created an online sensation.
Jennifer Foster of Florence, Ariz., says she was visiting Times Square with her husband on Nov. 14 when they saw a shoeless man asking for change. As she approached the man, she said a police officer came onto the scene. Foster took a photo and forwarded it and a note to the NYPD.
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A young film-maker has been building on the successes of 2012 - with Lego.
Brickfilm maker Harry Bossert, from Walton-on-Thames has recreated the top ten moments of last year with figurines made out of the plastic blocks.
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HRH The Queen jumping out a helicopter with James Bond at the Olympic opening ceremony was voted as the most memorable moment with nearly a quarter of the votes.
Mo Farah's infamous Mobot dance after his gold medal winning performance at the Olympics came second with one in ten claiming it was their top moment of 2012.
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Young Mr Bossert has been producing Lego videos since the age of 12 after seeing a lego video on YouTube in 2007.
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- The film, Happy and Glorious, in which HRH The Queen meets James Bond and arrives at the Olympic Opening Ceremony via helicopter
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- Daredevil skydiver, Felix Baumgartner's free-fall from space during which he broke the sound barrier
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Take your gaming to the next level with the breathtakingly powerful HP ENVY Phoenix 800-030ea Desktop PC.
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Windows 8 is the perfect OS for serious gaming. Pared back and less demanding on resources than previous editions, it lets your components work on what's important.
Whether you use a touchscreen monitor or prefer a mouse, navigating the new home screen is as simple as a swipe or click. You even get the choice between the customisable home screen and the more familiar traditional desktop display, letting you explore the new layout and content or simply flipping back to what you know.
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It will soon be easier for you to take a ride down the Flint River. Monday, the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority showed county leaders their plans to build three new kayak and canoe launches they hope will boost tourism and spark economic growth.
The rushing waters of the Flint River could be untapped potential for economic prosperity.
"It's a long time coming. We've talked about having utilization of the river. It's really an economic resource for us that we're not doing much with," said Ewell Lyle, Dougherty County Commissioner.
County leaders were presented with ADICA's plan to build three kayak and canoe launch points. One is planned near the Georgia power dam, and two more in the riverfront park near the Flint Riverquarium and Ray Charles Plaza.
"I think environmentally and recreationally it's a great project," said Lyle.
The launches are within a two mile radius in an urban area, and will put Albany on the Georgia River Network, which could be marketed to generate tourism.
"We've had several meetings with individuals, whether it's a new event based off of canoeing and kayaking or canoe marathons, canoe sprints from the dam to downtown. You know, things like that is what we're starting to look at," said Aaron Blair, Downtown Manager.
Blair said having two launch points in the Riverfront Park will allow kayakers of different levels to navigate the waters. So those who wish to go through the rapids can do that, or novice kayakers can exit behind the Riverquarium.
Planners say November and December are prime months to build because water levels are at their lowest, and they hope to have the ramps completed by spring.
"We just want them done right. Obviously it'd be amazing if they were done before the marathon in March and the Mardi Gras street festival and things like that. So that would be an ideal in a perfect world," said Blair.
So kayaks and canoes could be navigating the waters soon.
The downtown manager said the Flint Riverquarium could be a good outfitter for kayakers and canoers at the new launches, but other venders have also voiced interest in the project.
Commissioners will take a vote on the proposal at their next meeting.
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Plan for your Future
If one listens to the evening news, it would appear as though the United States' economy is in dire straits and the world is doomed. Between thousands of cable channels and millions of Internet sites, people are bombarded with the same message over and over again: Duck and cover!
Our clients subscribe to cable television just like we do. They are watching the same channels we are. They are absorbing the consequences of the sub-prime mortgage debacle as well as the feeding frenzy of the media in this presidential election year.
So why are we so surprised when our business phones do not ring?
Many design/build companies have cut staff, reduced hours or have completely gone out of business. Some companies are trying to ride out this economic wave by taking as much work as they can get while others try to cash in on the speculative market. Unfortunately, many did not invest in marketing, develop good business systems or prepare for the inevitable rainy day.
External threats will continue to affect your company, and those who have planned for the future will continue to ride out the storm. Designers and builders that have spent the time working on their business systems may actually thrive in this economy.
Working on business systems seems like the last thing on business owners' minds these days, especially if they are in a financial crisis. Food and shelter seem more important than creating a business plan or writing standard operational procedures. Believe it or not, this is the perfect time to plan for the next up cycle, which will help you prepare for the next down cycle. I know, it is easier said than done. But what is the alternative? If you do nothing about your current situation, then the same things will happen to you over and over again. One obstacle is fear. You want to change, but are not sure what to change. Worse yet, you do not know what the outcome will be and fear failure and the deflation and dejection that comes with it.
Who knows when this cycle will turn around? For some of us, this will be a long wait. Right now the professional design/builders are enjoying the selling environment because the unprofessional ones are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the economy to recover.
I remember attending a National Association of the Remodeling Industry meeting about six or seven years ago. A speaker was presenting to the group about what we should do in a down economy. I was standing next to a contracting business owner and noticed that he was chuckling under his breath during the speech.
After the presentation I asked him what he found amusing about the speaker's presentation. He said, "I don't know why everyone is getting hot and bothered about not having work." I asked him to explain what he meant by that. He said, "Each and every day the housing stock is under attack from Mother Nature, decaying, and systems are failing everywhere. As long as there are people making babies and needing a roof over their heads, we'll always have work." I too thought about this and realized he was absolutely correct.
The design/build industry has overcome many obstacles over the years and will have many more to come. Our presence in the marketplace must continue to serve the residential housing market during good times and economic downturns. We need to maintain high-quality design/build companies. We need to commit to: providing professional design; delivering the highest-quality service; and providing outstanding projects to our clients.
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Underwater Dogs | Photography By Seth Casteel
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The Underwater Dogs Photography series by Seth Casteel is just blatantly awesome. I came across this doggy Facebook wildfire yesterday, and I want to make sure everyone gets a look.
Only months ago, Seth Casteel was struggling to pay his overhead after he splurged on a waterproof camera case, making it possible for him to shoot these fantastic Underwater Dogs photos. Seth then woke up on Friday morning with tons of money from print orders on his newly established online store. I guess the American dream does still exist for artists!
I scraped up quite a few, but I'm sure there are more out there. If you have any other requests or like what you see, leave me some comments. Enjoy!
This one reminds me of the Ice Age squirrel haha.
All photo credits to Seth Casteel and LittleFriendsPhoto. If you enjoyed the photos as much I did, you can follow Seth's work on his official website and Facebook fan page.
Here's also an inside video of Nevada the diving dog. It's amazing how well the photos came out.
These photos are published with permission from Seth Casteel. So please do not leave dirty comments about image rights violations. All other comments are encouraged though!
Hi! All is good – thanks for sharing!! I have a book coming out in a few months.. will keep you posted.Cheers,Seth Casteel


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The interdisciplinary post-baccalaureate certificate Program in Autism Studies is designed to enhance the knowledge and subsequent practice of professionals working with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, across the life span. It is grounded in the belief that people on the autism spectrum are integral members of their families and communities, and have the right to fully participate in the educational, social, cultural, political, and economic life of society.
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The National Quality Framework raises quality and drives continuous improvement and consistency in Australian education and care services.Established in 2012, the NQF applies to most long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten and outside schools hours care services.
As an educator or service provider, you will find this section contains detailed information on the National Quality Framework, its implementation and how it applies to you.
Our Families section outlines how quality education and care is vital to your child's development and explains what the National Quality Framework means for you.It provides practical information so you know what to look for, what questions to ask and where to find answers.
A regulatory authority in each state and territory regulates and assesses children's education and care services. In this section regulatory authority staff will find information and resources to support their work.
Almost 62 per cent of assessed children's education and care services are Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS), according to the latest National Quality Framework (NQF) report.
ACECQA's Chair, Rachel Hunter, has welcomed today's release of the Productivity Commission's draft report on Childcare and Early Childhood Learning and its finding that there is broad support for the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Wesley College Early Childhood Learning Centre (Glen Waverley campus) in Victoria has been awarded the Excellent rating by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
The University of Western Australia Early Learning Centre has achieved a first for WA and has been awarded an Excellent rating by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Children's Protection Society (CPS) Children's Centre in Heidelberg West is the first children's education and care service in Victoria to receive the Excellent rating from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
The announcement and presentation of the official Excellent Rating Certificate and award took place at a special event with the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development, The Hon. Wendy Lovell MLC and ACECQA Deputy Chair Collette Tayler on 19 June 2014.
Kindamindi Pre-School in Inverell has been awarded the Excellent rating from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
The pre-school has demonstrated a wide range of outstanding practices and programs to improve outcomes for children and families, including a strong commitment to its Indigenous children and families.
States and territories will start to benefit from the changes to the Education and Care Services National Regulations (National Regulations), which came into effect on 1 June 2014 (except in Western Australia).
The amendments agreed to by state and territory ministers and the Australian Government will help providers, educators and regulatory authorities by streamlining processes, reducing paperwork and administration and providing greater flexibility.
A 2014 Review of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care is being undertaken by the Australian, state and territory governments to ensure the goal of improving quality in education and care services is being met in the most efficient and effective way.
The National Quality Framework's (NQF) important role in enabling high quality education and care for Australian families was highlighted by ACECQA at today's Senate inquiry.
Children's education and care services across Australia continue to meet and exceed the National Quality Standard (NQS) according to the latest National Quality Framework (NQF) report released today.


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Brown has been the Rams' kicker the past four seasons. Last year, he converted 21-of-28 field-goal attempts with a long of 49 yards. He has a career field-goal percentage of 80.9. Brown began his career with the Seahawks in 2003.
The Rams drafted Missouri Western PK Greg Zuerlein with the 171st overall pick of this weekend's draft.


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Editorial: A needed step back
Original post made on Dec 7, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 7, 2012, 8:21 AM
on Dec 7, 2012 at 8:25 am
27 University is a historic location that could provide a valuable theme for redevelopment.
This historic train stop inspired Jane and Leland Stanford to begin, in 1875, to acquire farm land in the area. The rest, including the founding of Palo Alto decades later, is a rich history of accomplishments by many which could be well-told at this site.
As the editorial notes, a lodging component seems logical here.
For the university which owns the land, lodging would be convenient for its many campus and hospital visitors.
For those coming by rail, bus or car, lodging would provide a one-stop location for shelter and dining while reducing auto traffic during commute hours.
For theater goers, a good combo with lodging, the same benefits as the paragraph above.
For the city, lodging would provide an ongoing stream of transient occupancy taxes not shared with the county or state.
Keeping the Hostess House, now MacArthur Park Restaurant, at this location seems irrelevant to me, particularly since it wasn't constructed here in the first place. While it gives our Historical Society something to get energized about, it has moved and been re-purposed many times, just like we all have.
Isn't that what life is all about?
on Dec 7, 2012 at 10:39 am
Bravo!! For putting the brakes and some honest perspective on this most ambitious and community transforming project. Transparency, unbiased, and prudent decision making are much needed and appreciated.
on Dec 7, 2012 at 11:01 am
>Isn't that what life is all about?<
No. Cynthia, it isn't.
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From Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt knows where the wild things are — at his hometown pizza parlor.
Every time the actor, 48, and his six children visit Springfield, Missouri, a source tells Us Weekly, the brood goes bananas at Arris' Pizza!
"The place shuts down for the entire night and the kids raise a ruckus," says the insider of Maddox, 11, Pax, 8, Zahara, 7, Shiloh, 6, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 4. "They jump on tables and even throw food at each other!"
Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 37, leave their nannies at home and "let the kids enjoy themselves," continues the source about the couple, who normally divide their time between properties in Los Angeles and their Miraval estate in France.
The twosome loosen up too — on policing their pack.
Says the insider, "Brad and Angelina just sit there and talk to one another while the children run around in circles!"
Uh, no. No way. It's sweet that Brad and Angelina pay to close the restaurant for the night, but I still don't think that makes this ok. This is obnoxious* as hell, and it's just not cool. No kid needs to learn that it's acceptable to go into a restaurant and throw food. Pull it together, Brangelina.
*Speaking of obnoxious, do you know what I did this weekend? I waited 30 minutes to buy three DVDs. I wasn't even in line: I was at the register, listening to the cashier make the same lame joke 10 times and looking at his stupid hands because he got something on them and he had to go wash them just one more time, for literally 30 minutes. Obnoxious for days.
November 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm by Emily
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I'm not surprised. We were three girls growing up and the only "restaurant" our parents would dare to take us was McDonalds. Let kids be kids.
It's not true- Gossip Cop & some other sites called the restaurant and talked to a NAMED source (owner/mgr) who said that Brad & Angie hadn't been there for a while, but the times they have, the kids were well-behaved. He also said that he has NEVER closed down the restaurant for anyone- not even Brad Pitt.
I moved from Springfield three and a half years ago and all I know is that in Arris Pizza they did have photographs of Brad and Angelina dining, up on their walls. The couple came into the Springfield Target and shopped while I lived there, but they didn't have all the kids with them (or…I think there were a couple less kids at the time…lol). Anyway, of course the owners would deny the story, but one of the wait staff who had to serve them is probably who leaked the story. Living in a small(ish) town like Springfield, I used to hear sooo many Pitt stories from long time residents. Every female over a certain age claimed to have dated him. Lol.


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Pleasanton's State Senator DeSaulnier suggests law to block BART strikes
Original post made on Aug 6, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 7:47 AM
on Aug 6, 2013 at 9:04 am
This law is exactly what we need and should extend to ALL public sector employment
Private sector workers can strike to their heart's content...but not public sector ones, and that includes firefighters, police, teachers, public transportation workers. Any others that you can think of that interfere with the health and safety of the public....or for which the public pays their salaries?
on Aug 6, 2013 at 9:34 am
This is not necessarily a good thing. Read his statement carefully. This is what worries me ...
"I have been, and will continue to be, a strong supporter of organized labor," he added. "The intent of any legislation will not be to simply stop strikes, but to ensure we produce equitable outcomes for workers ..."
In other words, what will he give the unions in exchange for this legislation? We know he will take care of them, and he will not throw them under the bus (no pun intended).
Be careful what you wish for (from a politician).
on Aug 6, 2013 at 10:23 am
If DeSaulnier proposes this, you know it has to be another gift to the union. His legislation probably states that the unions can get whatever they ask for.