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My journey with World Pulse started on 2009, in my freshman year at Asian University for Women, when my senior Sunita Basnet had mailed me a link and told me, "This might interest you". It was the World Pulse we blink, and for the last 2 years I have been following the many articles and news that women all over the world have posted. These stories not only inspired me but even made me think about similarity of situations women face everywhere. Every time I come across news regarding women and children, I share it as much as I can. I had never planned on applying to the VOF since I have always been unsure about whether I'll be able to give justice to the articles of the issues related to women that have always been close to my heart. But then, something made me realize that unless I try, my voices would never get heard.
On that evening, I had just finished my work as an intern in a public policy institute and was on the way to home. On the way, I decided to go to tea shop around the corner, run by people from Baglung (western part of Nepal) with a colleague. As we were waiting for our tea, my eyes fell on a newspaper folded in the corner of the table. After skimming through the front page filled with the usual political news, I turned on to the regional section where there was news about women who was a victim of domestic abuse from her husband's family. She had been beaten because her parents had not provided her husband's family with enough dowries. The news made me recall something a women journalist who I had once talked to in regards to one of my assignments about women issues in Nepal. She had told me, "Everyday you'll see some news or the other about how a woman was killed because of not providing enough dowries, women accused of witch craft was force-fed human faces and kicked out of the village. It's not just women in villages but even women in cities who face problems although to a lesser degree but you can't tell since they hide it for fear of ruining the family prestige."
My thoughts were interrupted by the shopkeeper's voice who was engrossed in a talk with an acquaintance that had brought along a young girl with him. She had come to Kathmandu from her village looking for a job and had approached the shopkeeper for it. A man had brought him to their places hoping they could help her. This reminds me of many women and especially girls of my age who unfortunately have not received even a small percentage of education that I am receiving right now. The best way I can contribute to help them is by writing their stories and sharing it with the world through world pulse so that it reaches those who are willing to help them.
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Aree baini,
M e too feel same. Sharing the stories of many of our voiceless sisters'mothers' friends would give us good satisfaction.
We should colectively raise our voice so that it can be heard.
Good decision to apply for VOF. Good luck.
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Good choice to give VOF a chance, it seems you have many stories to tell. Ideally we want everyone to be able to tell their personal story but as you mentioned, some people are unable to. Pulsewire is a great place for us to share our own personal stories and also attempt to share the stories of those who may not be able to. Thank you for sharing your story and those of fellow women in your country,


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THOMASVILLE — The HiToms did little to get back on the right track Wednesday against Asheboro.
The Copperheads scored the first 13 runs of the game and tallied 17 hits while the HiToms struggled in nearly all facets in falling 13-3 at Finch Field in a game called in the bottom of the eighth due to lightning and heavy rain.
The HiToms (13-13) lost for the third game in a row, suffered their worst loss since falling 11-1 against Columbia on June 20, 2012, and were officially eliminated from the race for the Coastal Plain League West Division first-half title.
Josh Frederick (3-2) allowed six runs on 10 hits in five innings for the HiToms. Asheboro (15-8) struck for two runs in the first on a two-run single by Matthew Reistetter, then scored four in the fifth on a two-run triple by Alex Tomasovich and a two-run homer by Luke Tendler.
That was plenty of support for Andrew Tomasovich (1-0), who scattered four hits and struck out six over six shutout innings. The Copperheads then broke open the game in the seventh with seven runs, sending 12 batters to the plate, to lead 13-0.
Tendler had three hits and three RBIs, while Reistetter and Oscar Sanay each had three hits and two RBIs to lead Asheboro. Cameron Cecil had three hits and two RBIs to key the HiToms, who scored all three runs in the seventh. Ryan Cooper also had an RBI.
The HiToms look to rebound tonight at Martinsville. They will return home Friday against Wilmington before hosting USA Baseball on Saturday and Sunday.

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Flooding, direct access to Interstate 294 and aging infrastructure were weaknesses mentioned by business owners during a July 9 meeting at the Franklin Park community center.
That input is the second step in creating a plan to improve the industrial area of Franklin Park. Nicole Woods, an associate planner with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, led a dozen or so business owners plus village staff in collecting their ideas.
The planning agency is working on the plan as several capitol projects near O'Hare airport are being designed. Among the most important for Franklin Park industry are on- and off-ramps to I-294 and an extension of Taft Avenue.
The planned ramps are part of the Elgin-O'Hare Access project, scheduled to begin construction in 2018. Equally important, a bridge will extend Taft Avenue from Franklin Avenue, over the Canadian Pacific rail yard, and connect to Irving Park Road.
"It's tremendous time savings," said John Schneider, director of community development in Franklin Park. "It will create accessibility to the airport like no other place has."
During the July 9 meeting, three business owners mentioned attracting skilled workers as a challenge.
"We might look into how to better connect these businesses with workforce development programs," Woods said.
Jim Johnston, owner of Key Interiors, would like to see improvements to the western section of Franklin Avenue than runs through the industrial area.
"We're grateful for the resurfacing of Franklin Avenue but I think its needs to be widened," Johnston said.
Terry Piper of Precision Steel Warehouse, wants the village government to continue its efforts to reduce flooding.
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In 2003, Vancouver was named as one of the National Register of Historic Places' "Dozen Distinctive Destinations." The city features a variety of architectural styles, including many historic buildings. The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a replica of the original Fort Vancouver, a 19th century fur trading outpost. It is open to the public and offers a variety of exhibits. The Carnegie Library, which opened on New Year's Eve in 1909, is now the site of the Clark County Historical Museum. Officers Row features 21 former homes of United States military officers stationed in Vancouver. Currently, downtown Vancouver has an active art scene. In late August, the city hosts a popular wine and jazz festival. Vancouver frequently has cold temperatures with frequent rainfall in the fall, winter, and spring. June through September, however, is dry and warm. Heavy snowfalls and major snowstorms are infrequent. The visitors to Vancouver will need storage space while they are touring the city.
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COLOGNE, Germany – Ford Motor Company sales in its traditional 19 European markets decreased in July reflecting continued weak demand for autos across Europe. July and year-to-date July industry sales were the lowest since 1995.
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Rondo talks with TNT crew
When the TNT crew asked Rajon Rondo what he does better than any other PG in the NBA, I definitely didn't expect the answer "play-calling." But, when I think about it, there might be no better answer. Play-calling means managing the game. It means finding the player with the hot hand. It means knowing the defense you're playing against. It means capitalizing when your teammate has a mismatch. It means understanding when one of your teammates hasn't had a shot in a while, and needs to get involved. It means displaying intelligence at all times.
Quite frankly, "play-calling" is being a point guard. And, in that sense, play-calling is exactly what Rajon Rondo does. It helps that he's as fast as a cheetah and possess yo-yo handles, but when it comes down to it Rondo succeeds because he's the Celtics' Albert Einstein.
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I can't believe it. Four players on the same team make the All Star Squad. I'm not too sure KG or Ray Allen belong there. I mean there are players like Carlos Boozer, Josh Smith that wouyld make better selections.
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Ya, Ray Allen is only shooting the best %s of his career, and on damn near the "holy grail of SGs" with 40-50-90.
And Garnett doesn't have nearly 2 Win share rating higher than boozer. Clearly they don't deserve it… Bah.
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Even with the age difference no one would trade KG for Boozer or Josh Smith straight up. There is no doubt that the Celtics would be a significantly lesser team with Boozer or Smith instead of KG. Ray Allen is a 2 guard is there an Eastern 2 guard having a better year than Ray? KG and Ray were voted on by the Coaches I believe they know what they are talking about more than the popularity vote for the starters.
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what did you expect rondo to answer? just curious, cause i expected him to say what he said.. simply because thats the truth.
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KG and Allen deserve to be all stars. one word: HARDWORK.
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true that, feckless
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Governor Andrew Cuomo said tens of thousands of New Yorkers filed for unemployment benefits in the wake of Sandy, and as Zack Fink explains, this could have an effect on the upcoming legislative session.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says that Hurricane Sandy is making a big impact on the state budget.
"We believe that the week after the storm hit, the first-time unemployment numbers went up about 50,000," the governor said. "That is a significant, significant increase in this state."
Governor Cuomo was at the Javits Center Tuesday to accept donations and discounts from Sears, the latest company to contribute to storm victims in the wake of the storm.
It's a storm that has created a whole new set of issues for state lawmakers, who are set to return to Albany next month for the legislative session.
Further complicating matters is that control of the State Senate is still up in the air.
"We have a terrible situation with this storm and dealing with the aftermath of this storm," said Cuomo. "We are going to have real economic challenges in this state. We need a government that works."
Republicans currently hold a 31 to 30 lead in the upper house. Two races remain in dispute.
Cuomo has worked well with a Republican senate, even if he cannot always get what he wants.
"Now, you can say 'well, I'd rather have the Democrats win, I'd rather have the Republicans win,'" Cuomo said. "But we had an election and people voted. Let's see what the results of the election was. Let's see who people voted for."
The four members of the Independent Democratic Conference have still not decided who to caucus with. Their votes as a bloc could swing control to either party. IDC head Jeff Klein declined to comment Tuesday.
Democrats say they are confident that when the 4,000 ballots in Ulster County are counted in Democrat Cecilia Tkaczyk's race, she will be declared the winner since she won Ulster 2 to 1. They remain ahead in the other disputed race.
The votes should be counted in the two outstanding races by the end of next week. Depending on the outcome, either could end up in court, which could drag the outcome into next year. The senate is set to convene on January 9.
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The CIA killed Fahd al-Quso, a high-profile al-Qaida leader wanted by the FBI for his role in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole, with a missile fired from a remote-controlled drone in Yemen on Sunday. —ARK
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Fahd al-Quso was hit by a missile on Sunday as he stepped out of his vehicle, along with another al-Qaida operative, in the southern Shabwa province, Yemeni military officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity in accordance with military regulations.
The drone strike that killed Quso was carried out by the CIA after an extended joint surveillance operation with the US military, two American officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media.
The strike was authorised by the Yemeni government, which made the announcement after the operation was complete, the officials said, as part of the US strategy to give the host government more public ownership of the operation carried out on Yemeni soil.
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Quiksilver, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results
Net revenues in the Americas increased 5% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $221.0 million from $210.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. European net revenues decreased 6% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $195.6 million from $206.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, and increased modestly in constant currency terms. Asia/Pacific net revenues increased 27% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 to $74.0 million from $58.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, and were up 24% in constant currency. The Asia/Pacific revenue growth was significantly driven by improved performance in Japan where revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were substantially impacted by the earthquake and related tsunamis in the region. Please refer to the accompanying tables to better understand the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on revenue trends in the European and Asia/Pacific segments.
Gross margin in the second quarter was 49.2% of net revenues compared to 54.8% of net revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The gross margin contraction was principally driven by higher levels of clearance business, the timing of certain royalties, higher input costs, and the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. The company earned pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA of $39.4 million in the quarter compared to $62.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, with the decline largely driven by the contraction in gross margin mentioned above.
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- Revenues for each of the company's three major brands – Quiksilver, Roxy and DC – grew in the second quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago.
- Second quarter same store sales in company-owned retail stores grew 6% on a global basis and were positive in each region.
- Revenues in the company's Americas and Asia/Pacific regions grew in all three channels of distribution including wholesale, company-owned retail and E-Commerce.
- Quiksilver's strong online sales momentum continued as the company's second quarter E-Commerce revenues again demonstrated solid growth compared to the same quarter a year ago.
- Continuing the company's investment in emerging markets, on May 1 st Quiksilver expanded its majority ownership in its Brazilian entity to 80%. The company's business in Brazil continues to demonstrate strong growth and solid profitability while generating annual revenues of greater than $50 million.
- DC continues to build its strong online following with nearly 9 million Facebook fans who collectively generated over 182 million impressions on the DC brand Facebook page during Q2. In addition, DC's official YouTube film channel generated nearly 14 million views in the quarter.
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EdNews.org is a Purveyor of Ultra Right-Wing Insanity? Since When?
One of the sites I have in my RSS reader is EdNews.org, "The Internet's #1 Source for Education News and Information." I gloss over some of the articles on the oft-covered topics, but I generally read 100% of the content that comes through their RSS feed.
The other day an article came through called "Purdue University Weighs in on WTC Collapse." Good stuff, I thought – I like when University teams showcase research on a topic that has mass interest, and Purdue is certainly credible. Then I saw that the article was by Lynn Stuter of www.newswithviews.com.
If you aren't familiar with NewsWithViews, it's an ultra-right wing opinion site in the style of Alex Jones' PrisonPlanet.com. The main difference between NWV and Jones' PrisonPlanet is that you've never heard of the writers on NWV. A few highlights from their front page:
- "Death by vitamins? The truth about supplements." [advertisement]
- "Drugs deliberately imported by Communist Chinese & Ruskies to destroy us," by Devvy Kidd
- "The Final Battle Hymn For America is Being Sung: Greg writes abut [sic] treason and betrayal in high places," by Greg Evensen
- "Have You Ever Visited A Gay Pride Parade? Dave visited Sodom & Gomorrah on parade," by Coach Dave Daubenmire
- "Taking Back the Country: "History is repeating itself, dictators don't just happen," in which Jim R. Schwiesow says:
"Those who are aware of history will undoubtedly know of the startling similarities of the policies of a National Socialist Germany, just prior to the time of world war two, and the current policies of the United States. Those who are so unfortunate as to have obtained their education in one of the many woeful schools of our national public educational system today would be well served to pick up a history book, if one can be found that hasn't been revised to reflect the politically correct garbage presently being force fed to our students, and acquaint themselves with the historical political events of the Third Reich, which eventually led to the destruction of Germany, and which bear a remarkable resemblance to the political agenda being played out by our government today."
Noted, Jim.
I'm a pretty conservative guy, but NewsWithViews encompasses every bit of paranoid, unhinged thought on the right and eliminates any legitimate points from conservative/libertarian philosophy. Put more simply, all of the bad, none of the good and some outright hate as an unnecessary garnish.
Just because a site is generally worthless/offensive doesn't mean that every article will be, so I gave Stuter's piece a shot. It's a screed that lets loose point after tired, illegitimate point in the 9/11 Truther debate. According to Stuter, each element of Purdue's presentation is either dumb or just another extension of the conspiracy:
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that according to the Purdue University scientist re-creation, WTC 1 should have fallen first, WTC 2 second. But that didn't happen; the building that sustained the greatest central core damage fell second. This fact alone tends to discredit the Purdue University scientists' "theory†of why the buildings fell."
She goes on:
"And how is it that the three buildings, WTC 1, 2, and 7, all fell at near free-fall speed, right into their footprints, just as neat as you please? Had any of these buildings toppled, the resulting damage and destruction would have been extensive. But by some miracle or coincidence, not one of these three buildings did. There is no such thing as a coincidence."
Near the end, she concludes that:
"Unfortunately, the Purdue University simulation fails to answer ALL the questions arising from the fall of WTC 1, 2 and 7, making it very obvious that the simulation isn't even close to credible even though carrying the name of the prestigious Purdue University."
Why? Federal funding.
"The Purdue University simulation was produced with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) who, in their own words, is "an independent US government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research programs and education projects.†While one might assume this means they aren't subject to government control and influence, such an assumption would be grossly inaccurate. NSF is funded by the federal government. What the federal government funds, the federal government controls."
It goes on and on. It fits well with the advertisements for "Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings," a book about how fluoride in water is actually a plot to kill us all and "Public Menace: How Public Schools Lie to Parents and Betray our Children." I'm a critic of several facets of public education, but this is ridiculous. You can read Stuter's full, unhinged archive if you choose.
This isn't the first time EdNews.org has shilled for the crazies at NewsWithViews – a search for "newswithviews" pulls up 20 other articles on EdNews. I understand that intellectual diversity is the most important factor in the education debate – and I am a proponent for such diversity as much as anyone in the blogosphere – but EdNews needs to have some standards. NewsWithViews doesn't come close to being a legitimate source of material for the education debate.
EdNews.org, why do you accept feeds from NewsWithViews? Will you continue?
I've submitted a comment to them regarding their association with NWV. I'll post their response if I get one.
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Now I get it…such a striking similarity between the modern US, (what with being a world power…superpwer even, a massive economy where individual states rank higher in their GDP than entire countries) and the Germany of the 20′s and 30′s. I never put two and two together before.
The funny thing is, as much as I dislike NCLB, it does seem to be in response to the very things Mr. Jim is concerned about…the rewriting of history, whole language and "new math."
That guy's stuff is hard to read. I envy your tenaciousness. Or ability to sift through nonsense. I got stuck where he started going on about how the war is like Germany's claim for territory. There was some kind of leap of logic I cannot follow. When he does away with elections and crowns himself emperor, I will listen to these nuts. Until then…well, I don't know what. They drive me nuts.
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Tab S-tori claiming Spelling marriage in "crisis" is wrong
By Michael Lewittes | 5:39 pm, June 23rd, 2010
"Tori In Crisis!" screams the headline of a piece in Star magazine, which claims that, even though Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's Oxygen show, "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," and their other projects are successes, their marriage is crumbling.
According to a so-called "source," McDermott "has seemed pretty checked out for the past year," and Spelling "feels so abandoned."
Another unnamed "insider" adds that they're "skidding off the track and headed for a terrible crash."
After borrowing considerably from Spelling's book "Uncharted TerriTORI," in which the actress acknowledges some past marital issues, the article concludes with an "insider" saying, "If they don't get some serious help fast, it could be the end."
Actually, let's end this nonsense.
First, as you may recall, the couple renewed their vows just six weeks ago.
Also, a lot of the quotations pulled from Spelling's book are taken completely out of context.
Gossip Cop looked into these assertions, and no one could confirm the union is in any imminent jeopardy.
Additionally, a rep for Spelling tells Gossip Cop the Star story is "ridiculous," stressing Spelling and McDermott don't lead separate lives, and "her marriage is not in crisis."
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Submitted On 2014-12-12 Katie
I am so surprised by the bad reviews on this fragrance! I've ordered this twice, once last winter and again this year, and the product has smelled amazing both times. I am using gb 464 at 1oz/lb and have great cold and hot throw. I love to light this one while I'm studying because the fresh smell keeps me feeling alert and doesn't give me a headache. This year I tried to combine it with "fresh coffee" to get a peppermint mocha type scent, but the peppermint totally overwhelmed the coffee, even though I used more coffee than peppermint in the mix. It still same out smelling great though; it smells just like Andes mints. I don't find this to be a synthetic or plasticy scent at all-- if you're on the fence, I'd say get a small bottle and give it a try :)
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Love this scent. I used it in c.p. soap. It discolored slightly but was very easy to work with and made a very pretty bar.
Submitted On 2014-10-03 Val
Ordered to use as a candy scent but it smells like peppermint SOAP. Good smell but a waste of money - and not my fault since it's advertized as "Our Peppermint Bark fragrance oil combines the irresistible aroma of dark chocolate with mint essential oil to create a "true to life" scent of this much-loved winter candy."
Great if you want to make soap.
Submitted On 2014-05-27 David
I loved the scent for this. It smelled very accurate to me when I smelled it. However, after adding to 16oz of my Ecosoya CB 135, I noticed little to no hot or cold throw despite this having a soy rating of 3. Maybe it was just me, but my girlfriend and I could barely smell it.
Submitted On 2013-12-05 Debbi
I had high hopes based on earlier reviews of this product but it was a HUGE dissapointment. Literally smells like mold. I get not one drop of good scent from this one and it is something I cannot sell so a big waste of money.
Submitted On 2013-10-22 Patti
I used GB 464. This had very poor hot and cold throw. I detect very little chocolate. I mainly detect a weird peppermint smell. It smells like some kind of strange peppermint perfume. I won't re-order this one.
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This smells delicious. One of my new favorite Christmas scents. I use 6006 wax and it smells wonderful, everyone that I gave a candle to loved it! Next, I am going to try M and P soap with this, I am sure it will be a winner. I cannot get enough of this scent.
Submitted On 2012-12-28 Patty
Used with GB 464 wax. Smells just like peppermint Bark! Better hot throw, then cold!
Submitted On 2012-11-20 joey
In my previous post I meant white chocolate, not vanilla. sorry
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I used GB 464 soy with this scent. Throws stronger hot than cold, but overall not that strong. Creamy vanilla and a nice sweet peppermint(although it has a slight "menthol" smell to it I dont care for). It could be a bit stronger, but smells pretty good.
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This scent is DELICIOUS! I could almost eat it! Great scent throw hot and cold.
Submitted On 2012-10-17 Shan
I picked this scent on a whim for my free sample, and WOW...definitely buying again. Mint is the strongest scent, but the sweet, smooth white chocolate makes it truly unique. I look forward to experimenting with coffee scents to find that perfect white peppermint mocha candle!
Submitted On 2012-10-11 Paulina Buncic
I love this scent and have added it to my scent list. It smells so good and burns fine in GB444. Good choice!
Submitted On 2012-10-04 Ashlie
In 464 soy wax this fragrance has really strong throw!
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Before I begin I'll give you a quick overview of what monogram are. Monograms are a symbol that's composed of several letters, usually two or three. The letters represent the initials of a person. Most monograms place the last name at the center with the middle initial and the last name on both sides.
Nowadays you can play with the concept and create family monograms that combine the names of a couple and their child or even create a monogram that combines the initials of best friends.
The Advantages of Popular Jewelry
Now that we're done with the basics we can continue our little demonstration about the advantages of popular jewelry.
The best example I can think of is the heart shaped monogram necklace. This is really the most basic design you could think of. Now let's play a mind game to see if we can transform it into something a lot more attractive. Let's say that this was a necklace that was given to a woman that just gave birth by her husband. The monogram combines the initials of her name with those of her husband and her newborn baby. Suddenly this piece is transformed into something magical, something to be treasured for years to come.
The funny thing is, this probably couldn't have been done with a very sophisticated piece. In some situations the most basic designs can hit you right in the gut. Age old symbols like the heart, tired as they may seem, suddenly appear fresher and more beautiful than ever.
Don't get me wrong, I design sophisticated avant garde pieces all the time and I love them, but sometimes sticking to the basics is the best strategy and the most simple design can be as beautiful as the most elaborate and expensive one. Basically, it's all up to you.
Doron Heifetz is the owner of several popular jewelry organizations and websites including My Monogram Necklace.
Although trained in all aspects of jewelry making, Doron made it his goal to promote popular, affordable jewelry while maintaining the highest possible standards of craftsmanship.
Doron also enjoys bicycle riding and other fun outdoor activities.


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Comedy by Norm Foster
What better way to reconnect with old friends than hitting the greens for a round of golf? Four estranged pals play catch-up while their wives are away in this classic hit comedy by Norm Foster, Canada's most-produced playwright.
Directed by Robert More
Comedy by Dave Carley
Earl Hughes' journey begins during a hurricane in 1954. From there, he drives through the Cold War and detours around Woodstock, before an inevitable turn of events threatens to end his joyrides for good.
Directed by Simon Johnston
Comedy Farce by
Marcia Kash/Douglas Hughes
Two aspiring fashionistas are about to make the deal of their lives. Unfortunately their jealous - and mistaken - husbands jump to conclusions and sabotage the big night. Five million dollars and a stable of wacky deviants are also in the mix.
Directed by Simon Joynes
Based on a true story by
Joanna McClelland Glass
A smart, strong-willed young woman from the Canadian Prairies is hired to be American Nuremberg trial judge Francis Biddle's assistant - against his will - as he struggles to write his memoirs. Based on a true story
Directed by Derek Ritschel


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Program Alert – December 3, 2013
CTV Programming Highlights: Dec. 3 – 31
It's a bustling December as CTV wraps up the year with season finales of CTV's original undercover cop drama PLAYED, THE AMAZING RACE, and THE VOICE, and fall finales for GREY'S ANATOMY and ONCE UPON A TIME. Plus, new episodes of THE MENTALIST, HOSTAGES, THE GOLDBERGS, TROPHY WIFE, THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, ARROW, THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, THE NEIGHBORS, GRIMM, W5, MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI, and BLUE BLOODS.
Just ahead of the winter Season Premiere of SAVING HOPE, CTV gets viewers caught up with an eight-day marathon beginning Dec. 25.
For viewers looking for a little holiday spirit this month, CTV and CTV Two schedules are trimmed with new blockbuster films, timeless classics, and a fresh batch of holiday movies. To view CTV's 2013 full holiday programming, CLICK HERE.
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Programming Highlights for Dec. 3 - 31 on CTV, CTV.ca and the CTV GO App include:
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Below is a chronological listing of regular programming highlights for Dec. 3 – 31. All programming is subject to change. (All times ET/PT; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Tuesday, Dec. 3
9 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – "Shopping" – NEW EPISODE
Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) can't resist a good sale, even if it is something the family doesn't really need. Murray (Jeff Garlin) tells Beverly to stop her bargain hunting despite her protests that she is saving the family money in the long run. So when Erica (Hayley Orrantia) gets a job at the local department store, Beverly's dream comes true and Erica's nightmare begins. Meanwhile, Pops (George Segal) takes Barry (Troy Gentile) and Adam (Sean Giambrone) to the racetrack for an afternoon of fun.
9:30 p.m. – TROPHY WIFE – "Russ Bradley Morrison" – NEW EPISODE
When Kate (Malin Akerman) tries to play matchmaker with Diane (Marcia Gay Harden) and another parent on a field trip, she soon learns that Diane is more challenging to set up than she originally thought. Meanwhile, Jackie (Michaela Watkins) decides to nurse Pete (Bradley Whitford) back to health, and Hillary (Bailee Madison) helps Bert (Albert Tsai) get on his teacher's good side.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
7 p.m. – THE TOMORROW PEOPLE – "Thanatos" – NEW EPISODE
Stephen (Robbie Amell) is determined to uncover what he hopes is the key to finding his father, and crafts a plan with the Tomorrow People that involves getting inside Jedikiah's (Mark Pellegrino) head. Meanwhile, Cara (Peyton List) and Russell (Aaron Yoo) encounter an uninvited visitor in the subway tunnel base, and Stephen takes a risky opportunity and snoops around Ultra.
8 p.m. – ARROW – "The Scientist" – NEW EPISODE
A seemingly impossible robbery at Queen Consolidated's Applied Sciences Division brings Central City police scientist Barry Allen (Grant Gustin, GLEE) to town. Barry offers to help Oliver (Stephen Amell) and his team with the investigation. Oliver senses there is more to Barry than meets the eye, but he's distracted by the similarities between this current case and something that happened on the island. Meanwhile, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) takes a liking to Barry, which doesn't go unnoticed by Oliver.
Thursday, Dec. 5
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – "The Discovery Dissipation" – NEW EPISODE
Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) help Sheldon (Jim Parsons) cope with the shame he's feeling after his accidental contribution to science is disproved. Meanwhile, Raj (Kunal Nayyar) must stay with Howard (Simon Helberg) and Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) for a week.
8:30 p.m. – TWO AND A HALF MEN – "Numero Uno Accidente Lawyer" – NEW EPISODE
Walden's (Ashton Kutcher) date with an accident-prone model goes longer than expected, and Alan (Jon Cryer) dates a woman who shares some surprising personal information with him.
9 p.m. – GREY'S ANATOMY – "MAN ON THE MOON" – NEW EPISODE
April's (Sarah Drew) sisters arrive to help celebrate her upcoming nuptials and quickly get on her nerves, and Matthew (Justin Bruening) and Jackson (Jesse Williams) are forced to work together when they witness a terrible accident. Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) work hard to re-establish their relationship, and Cristina (Sandra Oh) is pressured to live stream an upcoming surgery.
10 p.m. – PLAYED – "Secrets" – NEW EPISODE
Rebecca (Chandra West) finally has the informant she's been waiting for in Angie Sarich (Camille Sullivan, MOTIVE), the accountant for elusive and powerful drug kingpin Thomas Novak (John Ralston, LIFE WITH DEREK). Angie wants to work with the C.I.U. to take Novak down and start a new life for her and her son, but a shocking connection between Rebecca and Novak puts everyone at risk.
Friday, Dec. 6
8:30 p.m. – THE NEIGHBORS – "Supreme Like Me" – NEW EPISODE
When a water pipe bursts in the Weaver house, Mother Joyner (Meredith Baxter, COLD CASE), and Father Kersee (Reginald VelJohnson, FAMILY MATTERS) help the Weavers clean up the mess. Marty (Lenny Venito) and Debbie (Jami Gertz) are so eager to finally have the company of warm, supportive parents that they don't realize they're inadvertently causing a rift between Jackie (Toks Olagundoye) and her parents. Meanwhile, Larry (Simon Templeman) steps up his job hunting to prove to Jackie's parents that he can get a job and support his family.
9 p.m. – GRIMM – "STORIES WE TELL OUR YOUNG" – NEW EPISODE
Nick (David Giuntoli) faces his toughest challenge yet when he and Hank (Russell Hornsby) investigate a case that combines religious phenomenon with the dark dealings of the Wesen Council. Meanwhile, Rosalee (Bree Turner) is torn when Nick's case challenges her Wesen loyalties. Elsewhere, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) leaves town to tend to some 'family matters.'
Saturday, Dec. 7
7 p.m. – W5
Synopsis currently unavailable.
10 p.m. – PLAYED – "Secrets" – ENCORE BROADCAST
Catch an encore presentation of this week's episode of CTV's new original drama PLAYED. Please see Dec. 5 for a full synopsis.
Sunday, Dec. 8
7 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – "The New Neverland" – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – "Amazing 'Crazy' Race" – TWO HOUR SEASON FINALE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – "Green Thumb" – NEW EPISODE
The FBI reluctantly enlists Jane's (Simon Baker) help to find a missing computer programmer, but he won't help unless Lisbon is brought on board as well.
Monday, Dec. 9
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – "Live Semi-Final Performances" – NEW EPISODE – LIVE
The top artists perform live in front of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera for America's vote. Carson Daly hosts.
10 p.m. – HOSTAGES – "The Cost of Living" – NEW EPISODE
When Brian (Tate Donovan) goes to the police to expose Duncan (Dylan McDermott) and his team, he decides against telling the truth after Burton (Larry Pine) shows up and shows him evidence of Ellen (Toni Collette) and Duncan getting close. Meanwhile, Duncan's trip to New York City puts a snag in the plans to kill the President (James Naughton).
Tuesday, Dec. 10
8 p.m. – MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – "The Bridge" – NEW EPISODE
Coulson (Clark Gregg) takes the war back to Centipede, and this time he brings Mike Peterson (J. August Richards, ANGEL) for some super-soldier support. As they get closer to the truth, startling secrets are revealed and an unexpected twist threatens the team.
9 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – "Kara-te" – NEW EPISODE
Barry (Troy Gentile) decides to sign up for the school's holiday talent show but is bummed when the school doesn't approve karate as a talent. Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) is livid and brow beats the teacher in charge to change his mind. After the family watches Barry's routine, everyone wonders whether he will be able to pull off the performance... or if he'll crack under the pressure. Meanwhile, Erica (Hayley Orrantia) gets coerced by Pops (George Segal) to also perform in the talent show.
9:30 p.m. – TROPHY WIFE – "Twas the Night Before Christmas... or Twas It?" – NEW EPISODE
Pete (Bradley Whitford), Kate (Malin Akerman), Diane (Marcia Gay Harden), and Jackie (Michaela Watkins) wake up Christmas morning hung-over with the house in a state of complete disaster. They try to piece together the events of last night's Christmas Eve festivities while also trying to save Christmas for the kids.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
7 p.m. – THE TOMORROW PEOPLE – "Death's Door" – NEW EPISODE
When John (Luke Mitchell) finds himself in a dangerous situation, Stephen (Robbie Amell) is unable to help without revealing himself to Ultra. Not satisfied with the answer he has discovered about his father's disappearance, Stephen decides to take drastic measures with the help of his fellow Tomorrow People to find out the truth. Meanwhile, Cara (Peyton List) and Russell (Aaron Yoo) negotiate a trade with Jedikiah (Mark Pellegrino), which ultimately makes Jedikiah take a big risk.
8 p.m. – ARROW – "Three Ghosts" – NEW EPISODE
After a fight with Cyrus Gold, AKA the Acolyte (Graham Shiels, THE MENTALIST), Oliver (Stephen Amell) is drugged and left for dead. Determined to cure him, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) makes a risky decision. The cure causes Oliver to hallucinate, and what he sees forces him to confront his past. Meanwhile, Barry (Grant Gustin, 90210) continues to help Felicity, and their connection grows stronger. The Arrow asks Lance (Paul Blackthorne) to look into Gold, but when the stakeout on Gold goes bad, someone is killed.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – "Bully" – NEW EPISODE
The BAU is called to Kansas City to investigate a series of murders. A tense reunion ensues between Blake (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her father (Tom Bower, GREY'S ANATOMY), a retired police captain, and her brother (Brennan Elliott, CEDAR COVE), a detective, who all must work together to help solve the crime.
10 p.m. – CSI – "The Lost Reindeer" – NEW EPISODE
When a man is found murdered at an elaborate holiday party complete with real snow and live reindeer, the CSI team is brought in to investigate.
Thursday, Dec. 12
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – "The Cooper Extraction" – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
8:30 p.m. – TWO AND A HALF MEN – "On Vodka, On Soda, On Blender, On Mixer" – NEW EPISODE
Walden (Ashton Kutcher) helps Jenny (Amber Tamblyn) get a second date with a one-night stand and Alan's (Jon Cryer) transgender girlfriend's ex-wife (Diane Farr, THE MENTALIST) hits on him. Meanwhile, in the spirit of the holidays, Alan receives a Japanese delicacy from Jake (Angus T. Jones) for Christmas, and Walden's Malibu house is alive with questionable Christmas carol lyrics.
9 p.m. – GREY'S ANATOMY – "Get Up, Stand Up" – FALL FINALE
On the day of April's (Sarah Drew) wedding, the Grey Sloan Memorial doctors are all preoccupied with their own drama. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Cristina (Sandra Oh) continue to argue about their research and careers, Bailey (Chandra Wilson) comes clean to Ben (Jason George) about her feelings regarding him moving back to Seattle, and Shane (Gaius Charles) puts himself in a risky situation. Meanwhile, Derek (Patrick Dempsey) gets a phone call that will change his life.
10 p.m. – PLAYED – "Untouchables" – NEW EPISODE
Diplomatic immunity prevents the homicide police from investigating a murder which occurs at an Eastern European consulate, and the C.I.U. is called in on the case. Rebecca (Chandra West) and Maria (Lisa Marcos) try to get through to the Consular Aide (Liane Balaban), while Moreland (Vincent Walsh) and Khali (Agam Darshi) take on the forceful, eccentric Consul (Noam Jenkins). The team unravels an international network of human trafficking, but will the Consul face justice?
Friday, Dec. 13
8 p.m. – GRIMM – "Cold Blooded" – NEW EPISODE – SPECIAL TIME
Synopsis currently unavailable.
9 p.m. – GRIMM – "Twelve Days of Krampus" – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – "Mistaken Identity" – NEW EPISODE
Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) investigate a local bombing, but meet with tension and resistance from the community during the investigation. Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) must deal with the political fallout when a man punches an officer who was overly aggressive in his questioning.
Sunday, Dec. 15
7 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – "Going Home" – FALL FINALE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
Monday, Dec. 16
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – "Live Final Performances" – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE
In the final phase of the competition, Carson Daly hosts as the remaining artists perform in front of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera during a live broadcast.
10 p.m. – HOSTAGES – "Fight or Flight" – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
8 p.m. – PERSON OF INTEREST – NEW EPISODE – SPECIAL TIME
Synopsis currently unavailable.
9 p.m. – THE VOICE – "Live Finale" – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – SEASON FINALE
Celebrity coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera cheer on the remaining competitors as the competition comes to a close and Carson Daly reveals who America has chosen as the winner on the Season 5 finale of The Voice.
Thursday, Dec. 19
9 p.m. – PLAYED – "Hitmen" – NEW EPISODE
In back-to-back episodes, PLAYED's finale night begins with an episode that follows Devil's Guard, a notorious biker gang that is behind the murders of innocent people. The C.I.U.'s one chance to infiltrate the gang is to trust the biker's hit man, Richard Dansky (Joseph Kell, Lies and Deception). Together, he and Moreland (Vincent Walsh) discover why the gang is targeting innocent people, and in a showdown with the volatile and erratic gang leader, they bring the bikers to their knees.
10 p.m. – PLAYED – "Revenge" – SEASON FINALE
In the gripping season finale of CTV original series PLAYED, all bets are off when Moreland's worst nightmare comes true. Eight years ago, he infiltrated Charlie Mulcair's (Shaun Benson, Populaire) gang. In the shoot-out that led to Mulcair's arrest, his 12-year-old son was killed. Now out on parole, the convicted armed robber is bent on revenge. The vicious ex-con has been looking for Moreland and runs into him with his daughter, Emily (Zoé De Grand Maison, SAVING HOPE).
Friday, Dec. 20
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – "Ties That Bind" – NEW EPISODE
Danny's (Donnie Wahlberg) loyalty is tested when he is assigned to the case of his childhood friend Mickey (Tom Cavanagh, THE GOLDBERGS), who is under investigation for having ties to an infamous mob family. Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) gets word that crime is on the rise due to a recent judicial ruling about the legality of the "stop and frisk" policy.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "I Watch Death" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
Alex (Erica Durance) and Charlie (Michael Shanks) are caught in the middle of a shooting on their way to their first shift back at Hope Zion Hospital, and it's all hands on deck when the victims of the shooting end up at Hope Zion. While in the midst of the commotion, Alex has to treat a bullied teenager and deal with her own emotions with everything that's happened in the past year of her life.
Thursday, Dec. 26
10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "Why Waste Time" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
Alex (Erica Durance) is trying to get her life back to normal with Charlie (Michael Shanks), and at Hope Zion Hospital – but with Charlie's head in the clouds and the pressure to find her medical niche – she's struggling. Inspiration comes in the form of an immigrant doctor who needs Alex to save his wife's life, and in return, helps her find her calling.
Friday, Dec. 27
10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "Defense" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
The doctors at Hope Zion Hospital are forced to deal with people from their past as Alex (Erica Durance), Charlie (Michael Shanks), and Joel (Daniel Gillies) take on the daunting task of operating on a malpractice lawyer known for suing every doctor in his path. Meanwhile, Zach (Ben Ayres) is tested when the last person he wants to treat comes into his E.R., and a patient from Season 1 returns with some difficult insight for Charlie and Alex.
Saturday, Dec. 28
7 p.m. – W5
Synopsis currently unavailable.
10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "The Face of the Giant Panda" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
Alex (Erica Durance) must become the unlikely advocate for a violent young prisoner brought in to Hope Zion Hospital, while Joel (Daniel Gillies) connects with a disfigured refugee and tries to convince Dr. Dana Kinney (Wendy Crewson) to come back to operate on him. Meanwhile, a spirit who is familiar to many Hope Zion doctors shows up in the morgue when Charlie (Michael Shanks) is about to do a routine procedure.
Sunday, Dec. 29
7 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "All Things Must Pass" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
After a young, healthy, and hunky fireman dies suddenly at Hope Zion Hospital, Alex (Erica Durance) must take the stand at Hope Zion's Morbidity and Mortality Rounds to find out what went wrong and who is to blame. Meanwhile, Charlie (Michael Shanks) deals with a nervous aspiring Nun, and Joel (Daniel Gillies) has to decide if he can be the man that comes through for Sonja (Erin Karpluk, BEING ERICA).
Sunday, Dec. 30
10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – "Bed One" – SEASON 2 MARATHON
When a heat wave hits the city, Alex (Erica Durance) is appointed Trauma Team Leader as the hospital is faced with an influx of patients during a blackout. With no back-up power available, Dawn (Michelle Nolden) and Charlie (Michael Shanks) must figure out a way to continue their surgery as Joel (Daniel Gillies) and Maggie (Julia Taylor Ross) attempt to keep a patient alive while stuck in an elevator.
For more information, please contact:
Buddy Jarjoura, CTV and CTV Two, 416.384.3016 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In their pre-season Positional Rankings, CBSSports.com's staff ranked Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman tied for best in the major leagues with Evan Longoria. The rankings were based on a mixture of overall ability, value to a franchise, and fantasy value.
The fact that Zimmerman is ranked so high on this list should come as no surprise when you consider the fact that he finished fourth in Major League Baseball in WAR last season with 7.2 Wins, despite only playing in 142 games. His elite level defense combined with his ever improving offensive game make him one of the best double threats in the game.
Still, it's crazy to think that our Ryan Zimmerman ,who we watched grow up in the league, is finally being recognized as one of the elite players in the game. When you think of the amazing talent at the third base position, it's even more of an honor. These players were ranked below Zimmerman/Longoria:
David Wright – .305/.383/.516 career hitter, five-time all star, two time Gold Glove winner
Alex Rodriguez – .303/.387/.571 career hitter, three-time MVP, 13-time all star, two time Golf Glove Winner, 613 home runs
Adrian Beltre- .275/.328/.462 career hitter, led the league in homers in 2004, two time Gold Glove Winner
Kevin Youkalis – .294/.394/.497 career hitter, two-time all star, won Gold Glove