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DALLAS, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans will get to vote on a different kind of "Idol" this summer: the five finalists in the 15th Annual Dickies American Worker of the Year Awards.
The five finalists were selected from among thousands of entries collected online and through the Dickies American Worker of the Year Mobile Tour presented by the Professional Bull Riders, which made stops at PBR events, job sites and retailers as it crisscrossed the nation. Entrants were asked to make audio recordings or write 100 words or less about why their nominee represents "the spirit of the American worker."
Every entry was reviewed and then judged by a selection committee in Fort Worth, where Dickies, maker of the world's #1 brand of work clothing, has been headquartered since 1922.
The five finalists are: * Lance Beto, 42, an electrical lineman in Helena, Montana * David Bildstein, 42, a steel mill bricklayer in Cleveland, Ohio * Janet Buras, 49, an elementary school principal in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi * Chris Davidson, 36, a pro mountain bike team mechanic from Salt Lake City, Utah * Jeremy Gianzero, 26, an ER nurse and mechanic in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Anyone is eligible to vote from June 23 through October 7 at http://www.workeroftheyear.com, where videos of each finalist are available, along with bios and photo galleries of each person. Everyone who votes will be entered to win a free trip to Las Vegas.
The top vote getter will be named the 2006 American Worker of the Year, and will receive a brand new 2007 Ford F150 truck equipped with a special suspension by FabTech, along with a custom-painted BMC Chopper, an "Ultimate Grill Setup" from Johnsonville Brats, boots from Rocky Boot and a VIP stay at the Mandalay Bay for the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.
"These five people are truly inspirational in their work ethic and love for their families, communities and country," said JON RAGSDALE, vice president of marketing for Fort Worth-based Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co. "Dickies is thrilled to recognize hardworking, everyday Americans who are the backbone of our nation."
The company will also honor workers from each of the states, to be announced in mid-July. State winners win $200 in merchandise, and include an Alabama welder, a Minnesota construction worker, a New York maintenance supervisor, an Oregon roofer and an Arizona truck driver.
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4 years after build, plants/trees filling in.
Tahoe Blue plaster. Complete with white splotches and streaks. Can't see them though because of the water ripples. |
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Are you saying there is spots and streaks on your plaster? That cannot be good! I was thinking of going with Tahoe Blue. Should I rethink it? Shelley |
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Yup, that's exactly what I am saying. It has gotten worse over time, apx. 4 years since build now. Take a look at pictures here: |
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Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has sold nearly 4.5 million copies, the game's developer has claimed.
More precisely, total sales as of the end of November sat at 4,476,904, according to Mojang figures passed to Gamasutra.
Sales momentum for the game, which launched on Xbox Live Arcade in May 2012, continues to be strong, with on average 50,000 copies sold each week.
Series creator Marcus Persson confirmed on November 12 that the PC version had passed the 8 million sales milestone.
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Neutrogena • Liquid Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Formula • Cleansers
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Average Rating. | 4.0 |
Would buy this product again. | 74% |
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ktpeluso on 8/1/2014 8:11:00 AM more reviews by ktpeluso
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I just love this stuff. I keep going back to it. I've tried everything from Ponds, to 100% Pure, to DHC cleansing oil. It seems like the oils all just break my skin out. Anything with mint, menthol makes my skin red. Be sure to check the ingredients make sure there is NO salicylic acid--this stuff can irritate and cause breakouts if you are using other acne medications in combination--I will note it is good for body acne though!) This review is for just the plain old face wash--it's been around forever and I remember using it when I was younger--15 years later I'm still reaching for it. Is it the best stuff ever? Probably not, I'm sure there are better cleansers out there but I haven't found them! It's just a dependable gentle cleanser. If your skin is freaking out and needs a rest, try this for a month or so before moving on to get things calmed down, you won't regret it! (Takes off makeup well too).
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enawhz on 7/31/2014 1:02:00 AM more reviews by enawhz
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This is great for oily skin. It is super basic and affordable. This was actually the first ever cleanser I ever used it, but I was 12 and had to go out and buy something "cooler". It can be drying at first, but after I moisturize that feeling goes away.
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Gislumy on 5/24/2014 4:59:00 PM more reviews by Gislumy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Oily, Dark Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Excellent for oily skin. Removes makeup easily. Works like the glycerin soap without the mushy mess. A ++
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cassandrajoan on 3/7/2014 10:58:00 PM more reviews by cassandrajoan
Age: 44-55 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
This used to be my fall-back cleanser when my skin got dry or itchy, and since making some dietary changes my skin has calmed down. I was glad to go back to the cleanser that I loved as a young adult until my skin started flaking and peeling. Since I changed from an acne cleanser (albeit an organic one) to the Neutrogena Liquid this was an unpleasant surprise. After a few days' use I put it in the shower for general use and bought a 'gentle' cleanser. I'll keep trying until I find one that works.
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*TOP REVIEWER* katautumn on 2/28/2014 12:48:00 AM more reviews by katautumn
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
This is a product I really wanted to love. In fact, I felt a little nostalgic about it. I used to get a Neutrogena amber bar in my stocking every Christmas. I can still remember the way it smelled. Well, Neutrogena facial soap no longer has that lovely scent, so that is a bit disappointing as I never found that particular fragrance offensive. Anyway, the amber bar always did a wonderful job clearing up my (at the time) acne-prone skin.
I had been using the CeraVe Hydrating cleanser, and it made my skin look and feel really good, but I was concerned about the very oily residue it seemed to leave behind. That is why I decided to try the Liquid Neutrogena. I was already using their gentle face scrub with no ill effects, so I figured why not give this a go.
The first time I used it, I used it with my Clarisonic Mia 2. I didn't notice anything remarkable, only it didn't leave that oily feeling on my skin that the CeraVe did. That was nice. The second time I used it, my skin felt a little tight afterward, so I made sure to moisturize very thoroughly afterward. The third use left my skin uncomfortably tight. The next time not only did my skin feel tight, but it made the area around my lips and nostrils burn. It was so painful I had to hold a cold rag over the area until the stinging subsided.
The final time I used it was the straw that broke the camel's back. I always tried to be very careful about not getting it around my eyes, but with the Clarisonic, sometimes suds will roll down your face. Well, a little bit of soap got into my right eye. It was excruciatingly painful. I was frantically trying to flush my eye out. I made sure I put medicated drops in afterward, just for good measure. I got out of the shower, dried off, and looked in the mirror and was horrified to see my forehead was peeling. Like when you get a sunburn, not a flaking peel. And this wasn't the Clarisonic responsible for this, because I've been using it regularly with my CeraVe and never experienced any dryness and/or peeling/flaking of the skin on my face. I slathered moisturizer all over and prayed for the best.
The following morning my forehead had this bizarre, tight shine to it. Like a Botox or chemical peel freakishly smooth shine. I moisturized again and realized my right eye was still burning. I looked in the mirror and was frightened when I saw how bloodshot and red-rimmed my eye was. I had to dispense more drops.
I'd say this soap isn't right for me, but I wouldn't discredit it altogether. I have combination and sensitive skin with an oily t-zone, oily eyelids, but dry eczema-prone patches in my eyebrows, along my upper lip, and on my cheeks so maybe that has something to do with why this worked so poorly for me. I'm going back to my CeraVe.
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Narmeenbayy on 2/20/2014 10:46:00 PM more reviews by Narmeenbayy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Love this. Just like the bar of soap but for some reason i prefer the bar of soap although it does tend to get soft and melted looking but the lather of the soap bar beats this, this liquid one still does the same exact thing! Cleans skin very nicely, doesnt breakout skin even if you have the most sensitive skin ever, like me ! Will use this and the bar of soap foreverrrrr! No doubt about that.
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*TOP REVIEWER* apgoh2 on 1/12/2014 2:15:00 AM more reviews by apgoh2
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
A classic basic cleanser from Neutrogena that never goes wrong.... It delivers what it does, cleansing without over-drying the skin. Comes lightly scented which does not bother me. A little goes a long way, as it lathers up pretty well upon contact with water. Having said that, I reckon this would be great for people with normal-oily skin. Not too sure how this would fare for those with drier skin types, as it does foam up and leaves the skin with a 'squeaky' after feel. Overall, a good cleanser at great price.
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selins on 12/18/2013 3:47:00 PM more reviews by selins
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
Uhh how many times did I try to like this. And every single time this gave me pimples. But it was so perfect! It didn't dry my face out, it was gentle, left my face so smooth and clean... But... Pimples :(((( still I really recommend this highly. It might work for your skin. Best cleanser for fine skins in my opinion.
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catletter on 11/3/2013 1:35:00 PM more reviews by catletter
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Black
It is neither bad nor perfect. It ordinarily cleaned up the skin, doing nothing more ( coping with blackheads, pimples etc.). If you don't expect to get rid of blackheads or pimples, to have a smooth skin then it is OK. This product just makes you feel clean . This was the effect on me.
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libbybiey on 8/30/2013 11:35:00 AM more reviews by libbybiey
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Black
this is perfect for me . i have combination skin and always prone to breakout . almost all cleanser that i used break me out . but this cleanser is not. i felt my skin is smooth , clean and healthy . after 3 weeks using this cleanser , my skin is getting better . no more acne , invisible pores , and my skin looks glowing after using this cleanser .
now im using this cleanser , neutrogena combination skin moisturizer , and a collagen cream to get rid of my scar . it was a perfect combination . will repurchase this definitely .
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I was just on their web site and Easy to Grow Bulbs has some of their Amaryllis bulbs on sale. |
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I saw the same last night. Unfortunately, I've had some mislabels from them. Waiting to hear back from their customer support. K |
- Posted by joshy46013 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 27, 11 at 16:31
Well, I'm waiting for their Customer Support too... Kristi, tell me when you hear from them? |
- Posted by SummerPerson 5 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 27, 11 at 17:12
Oh No. My first order from them ever (a few weeks ago) was five Dancing Queen bulbs. I kept two of the bulbs and they are sending up scapes. The other three I gave for Christmas presents. I hope they really are Dancing Queen. Whatever they are, the bulbs are really large. I was looking at their Blossom Peacock, but I probably need to get some of the ones I have to bloom a second season before I keep buying more. I am hoping that some of the ones I have from last year will bloom again. Kristi, I followed your steps of cutting the tops off, etc., but I have to admit I didn't do a lot of fertilizing of them over the summer. They had a lot of leaves, but eventually, I'll see if any of them bloom. I still have some coming from Edens Blooms. These were ordered late October. The bulbs were supposed to be in to them late October or November. I haven't heard anything from them. Their web site states the bulbs were delayed and are due in December. Is there any company that anyone has ordered from that hasn't sent any mislabels? That seems to be an often occurring problem, which is aggravating. You want the one you ordered, or you wouldn't have ordered that particular one. |
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Oh my goodness, you haven't got bulbs you ordered from Edens Blooms yet? I would demand a refund, that is absolutely insane!!! Hippeastrum bulbs are starting to go on sale and they still haven't received theirs? |
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Islamic dreams about Snake Bite Hand find dream interpretations. Meanings & explanations for Snake Bite Hand dictionary!
Snake Bite Hand dream interpretations
Dream Explanation
— (See Snake; Sting)
Bite Dream Explanation
or a scorpion bite: Illicit money, which will lead to fines and other punishments.
• The dreamer biting someone out of love: Will love him more.
• Biting someone out of hatred: Will hate him more.
• Biting someone so as to make him bleed: You love him but will harm him.
• Being bitten by someone you know: That someone or his homonym will cause you pain.
• Being bitten by someone you don't know: Will be harmed by your enemy.
• Biting one's fingers: Trouble and worries on the religious plane.
Bite Dream Explanation
— (Champing; Chomp; Love; Rancor) In a dream, a
signifies perfidy, rancor or extreme love for the one who is bitten in a dream. If one bites himself then spits a piece of his own flesh on the ground in a dream, it means backbiting and belittling others. Biting one's own fingers in a dream means regret or fury, rage and anger. If one's fingers bleed from such
in a dream, it means tribulations caused by one's own shortcomings. A
in a dream also signifies extreme anger. If one is bitten by another person in a dream, it means that he will enjoy happiness and success at the beginning of his professional life, then he will suffer from an illness, eye inflammation, ophthalmia, or from heart problems. Biting on an apple in a dream means satisfying one's desires. (Also see Pinch; Tongue)
Bite off Dream Explanation
— (See Pinch)
Snake Dream Explanation
— (Boy; Contemptible person; Enemy; Hidden treasure; Idolatry; Innovators; Power; Unjust ruler; Woman) A
in dream represents a person who lives in a valley. A
in a dream also means enmity from one's in-laws or children, or it could represent the evil and jealousy of one's neighbor. A sleeping
in a dream means a sleeping enemy. As for an unjust person, a water
in a dream means receiving help, or it could represent a verdict. Owning a
in a dream means gaining power and authority. Its flesh represents enemy money, or it could mean joy. If one sees himself wearing the skin of a
in a dream, it means that he will unmask his enmity toward others. Killing a
in a dream and staining one's hands with its blood means destroying one's enemy. A
in one's dream also represents a rich enemy, for its poison means money. If one sees snakes being killed in the streets in a dream, it means a war. A small
in a dream represents a little child. Hunting snakes in a dream means tricking or deceiving one's enemies. A black
in a dream represents a strong enemy. A white
in a dream represents a weak enemy. If one sees a
talking to him and saying nice words to him in a dream, it means enjoying pleasant moments with one's adversary, or benefiting at the hands of one's enemy. If the
talks harshly to him in a dream, it means suffering from tyranny and oppression caused by one's enemy. Becoming a
in a dream means being contemptible against one's own religion. Seeing oneself as a half-snake half-human in a dream means being able to neutralize half of the enemy's power. Discovering a
skin which is made from gold in a dream means that one will discover a hidden treasure. If a
swallows someone in a dream, it means that he will reach a powerful position. If one sees a
sitting over his head in a dream, it means that he will earn the respect of people in authority. A field which is covered with snakes in a dream represents a destructive rain. A
with a horn in a dream represents a profitable business. Black snakes and pythons in a dream represent army generals. Water snakes in a dream represent money. If one sees his garden covered with snakes in a dream, it means that its trees will bear fruits and exceed the normal crop. A
coming out of its hole in a dream represents a son. A
leaving one's house in a dream means its destruction or demolition. Killing a
in a dream means marriage. Tapeworms or other intestinal worms in a dream represent one's relatives and their children. Seeing snakes eating on one's table in a dream means separation between friends. Desert snakes in a dream represent highway robbers. In general a
or a serpent in a dream represent jealousy, envy, perfidy, swindling people's properties, deceit and an avowed enmity. (Also see Belt; Sting)
Hand Dream Explanation
— The
is the person's main helper with which he earns his livelihood and which he extends for charity. Strong and healthy hands represent the ability to give and take properly. The right
symbolizes strong men, the left women. Having long hands means: (1) For a ruler: Glory. (2) For a merchant: Profit. (3) For a businessman: Shrewdness. The length of the hands of the imam (the Muslims spiritual leader) refers to the strength of his supporters and aides as well as his long life. If he can see their bones, it means that his wealth will increase. If they turn into marble, he will live long and always be happy.
• Losing a hand: Will lose a relative who will either travel or die.
• Placing a
under one's armpit and withdrawing it to see it gleaming: (1) If a scholar, will acquire knowledge. (2) If a businessman, will make gains.
• Placing a
under the armpit and withdrawing it to find fire in it: Will overpower or outclass all rivals and enjoy dignity and honour.
• Putting a
under the armpit and drawing it back to find water in it: Will have money.
• Having an extra hand: (1) More influence and strength. (2) Will have a brother. (3) Will have a child.
• Being left-handed: Difficulties are ahead. (The word for left-handed in Arabic, Aasar, comes from 'osr, meaning "difficulty.)
• Doing something with the left hand: Will get what you want but late.
• Stretching both hands: Extreme generosity, magnanimity.
• Walking on one's hands: The dreamer relies on his relatives in certain matters.
• Seeing with one's hands as if they were eyes: You are frolicking or molesting prohibited relatives too often.
• f The dreamer's right
telling him some good words: The quality of life will improve.
• The dreamer's left
telling him something good: Relatives will show their gratitude.
• One or both hands blaming the dreamer: Wrongdoings on the dreamer's part.
• The right
made of gold (the word for gold in Arabic is thahab, meaning "gone"): The dreamer's partner or wife will die.
• One's hands becoming those of a sultan: Will wield power and influence and behave like that sultan, be he fair or unfair.
• An ailment in the hand: Brothers are facing difficulties.
• Being handless: Will demand money, which will come.
• Shaking hands with a Muslim who withdraws his hand: You will entrust him with something, but he will fail you.
• The
being severed: (1) The dreamer will give up something he was doing or resign his job. (2) The dreamer will change profession. (3) The dreamer will somehow part from a friend or an associate.
• The
being severed by a known person: (1) The dreamer will obtain five thousand currency notes or coins from that person. (2) That person will help the dreamer refrain from something bad he is doing.
• The
being severed from the palm: Money will come to you.
• The
being cut off at the wrist: The dreamer will fall victim to the tyranny of a ruler.
• The
being severed from the upper arm: (1) A brother will die. (2) Fortune will decrease.
• Seeing one's
remaining cut off: The dreamer swears too often.
• The right
being severed: The dreamer is a thief.
• Seeing your right
severed and placed in front of you: Will achieve financial gains.
• The left
being severed: (1) Death of a brother or a sister. (2) Repudiation between the dreamer and the brother or sister. (3) A halt in sustaining parents or in-laws. (4) The end of a partnership. (5) Divorce.
• The ruler cutting the hands and feet of his subjects: He is seizing their money and spoiling their livelihood.
• The ruler cutting the dreamer's right hand: The dreamer will lie while taking the oath or swearing.
• The dreamer's
being cut at the ruler's gate: The dreamer will part with his possessions.
• The hands and feet being cut off from behind: The dreamer is extremely corrupt or will rebel against the ruler.
• Hands shrinking: Reduced power and fewer supporters.
• Having short hands: (1) Chances have been or will be missed. (2) The dreamer is impotent. (3) The dreamer will be disappointed by brothers or assistants.
• The right
longer than the left: The dreamer is good to his parents, other relatives, and even strangers.
• Paralysis of the hands: The dreamer will commit a great sin.
• Paralysis of the right hand: The dreamer will beat an innocent man and commit an injustice vis-a-vis a weak person.
• Having a twisted hand: The dreamer is either avoiding sins or committing a great sin, for which he will be punished severely by God.
Hand Dream Explanation
— (See Body; Fingers; Five fingers)
Dream Explanation
— (See Food)
Snake Dream Explanation
— See Serpent.
Being Bitten by a
Dream Explanation
— If a person sees a
biting him it means his enemy will harm him as much as he will be harmed by the
Snake-cucumber Dream Explanation
— (Cucumber; Large cucumber; Squirting cucumber) Seeing or eating the large variety of cucumber known as snake-cucumber in a dream means blessed money, a good business, or buying a new property. On the other
, a snake-cucumber in a dream may represent money that does not remain long in one's
. If a woman sees a snake-cucumber in a dream, it means that she is pregnant. (Also see Cucumber)
Possessing a
Dream Explanation
— Possession a
in such a manner that he does not feel any fright is suggestive of wielding power and owning vast lands and properties. The great the
the greater the lands and properties. Such a
does not symbolise an enemy.
Killing a
Dream Explanation
— The one who kills the
will gain victory over his enemy. Leaving the
in two pieces means he will do likewise to his enemy.
Fearing a
Dream Explanation
— Fearing a
without seeing one means he will be protected against his enemy. He will not be terrorized. And if he sees the
it means he will be terrorized but no harm will come to him.
Snake charmer Dream Explanation
— (Diphtheria; Quinsy; Tracer; Tracker) A
charmer in a dream represents mixing with evil people, participating in a competition, or racing against one's enemy. If a sick person sees himself sitting with his snakes in a dream, it means that he will recover from his illness and live a long and a happy life. If the basket carries silkworms instead of a
in his dream, it means repentance of a sinner, or prosperity of a poor person, or it could mean changing a bad profession for a good one. The presence of a
charmer in a dream also represents the presence of a deceiver, any taunting profession, or it could mean an illness or suffocation. (Also see Tracker)
Hand bell Dream Explanation
bell in a dream represents a jobber, a broker, a wife and her children, or the muezzin of a mosque. A
bell in a dream also means a scandal. Ringing a
held bell in a dream means propagating falsehood. Holding a
bell in a dream also means associating with a useless person, or it could represent a liar. Ringing a
bell in a marketplace in a dream means making a false oath.
Dream Explanation
— If a person sees his
severed and while lifting such a
, it remains attached to his body it means he will derive some benefit from his brother or son. But if the severed
is completely detached it means he will suffer some loss caused by his brother or son.
Fighting a
Dream Explanation
— Fighting a
means a person will fight his enemy. Overpowering it means he will gain victory over him. And if he is overpowered it means he will be defeated.
Hand mill Dream Explanation
— (Laboring; Livelihood; Millstone; Travel) A
mill in a dream means overcoming distress, pain, or satisfying one's needs. It could also mean richness after poverty, marriage, a servant, or moving into a new house. If someone sees a
mill in a house that is not accustomed to grinding its own grain or spices in a dream, it means adversities, defeat, or arguments. If one then grinds bread, or meat or honey with in the dream, it denotes a despicable character of the people of that house, their falsehood, affectation, lesbian or pervert nature. If one sees a
mill grinding stones in a dream, it means that he will be seized by terror. If one grinds barley or grains for food in a dream, it means solving the family's problems, prosperity, recovering from illness, or refurbishing one's business. If one sees a huge
mill in the center of a town in a dream, it means war and destruction and especially if he sees it grinding rocks or emitting fire or sparks. Otherwise, it means a plague if the
mill is grinding spoiled and moldy grains, mud, or spoiled meat. If one sees the millstone tilted in a dream, it means rising prices. If the
mill is turning with nothing to grind in the dream, it means toiling aimlessly. If the
mill turns using a wheel in the dream, it means prosperity. If one sees the
mill turning and not grinding in a dream, it means travels. If it turns for no useful purpose in a dream, it denotes the nearing of one's death. A pair of small
grinders in a dream represent two loathsome partners that no one can correct or guide. If one sees himself operating a millstone by
in a dream, it means that he earns his livelihood following the required religious conduct, and earns his money from his own sweat. A millstone in a dream also may denote loathsome actions. If a prisoner sees a broken millstone in a dream, it means that he will be soon released, and if he is under a death sentence, it means that the judgment will be rescinded, or that he may die before the judgment is carried out. As far as the question of livelihood, the better looking and effective is the
mill, the better are one's earnings and vice-versa. If one buys a
mill in a dream, it means that he will get married, or that he will marry off his daughter, or that he will travel on business. If the millstone is interpreted to mean a husband or a wife, then it represents respectful people. A
mill in a dream also means comfort, relief, evil, fight, dispute, wife, servant, livelihood, travels, gourmandism, or a woman who gives herself priority in everything. (Also see Water mill; Windmill)
in the House Dream Explanation
— If a
is seen entering a perbond house then this represents his women folk and close relatives who are his enemies. If if seen leaving his house then they are his distant relatives who are his enemies.


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When your friends and family consider you the official tour guide and vacation planner of WDW.
When your friends and family consider you the official tour guide and vacation planner of WDW.
You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney
...when your dad talks to friend at his work that have wives that used to work at WDW and try to stump me with "Did You Knows".
The happy haunts have received your simpathetic vibrations, and are begining to materialize.They're assembling for a swinging wake,and they will be expecting me.I will see you all a little later
I'm Mister White ChristmasI'm Mister SnowI'm Mister IcicleI'm Mister Ten BelowFriends call me Snow MiserWhat ever I touchTurns to snow in my clutchI'm too much!
When your typing a word that begins with "D" and you automatically type Disney.
I did that the other day. I just can't remember what word it meant to type. I looked up and saw Disney and just started laughing. I told DH about it and I think he finally realizes that I totally lost it.
I hate to tell him but I NEVER had IT!
When you've turned your girlfriend into such a disney nut(who only went for the first time last year, with you) that her friend asked her for disney advice.
when you keep talking about the eventual "next time," but keep slipping in subliminally "in december." ^v^
My family runs a Christmas Grave Covers & Wreaths stand, & this past season was so perfect. We sold out 2 weeks before Christmas, but ended up just ordering more supplies to keep going anyway. Afterward my dad was checking out the dates of everyone's vacation & came to me with his sad Disney face on. "Ya know... If we had just called it quits and not ordered more... We coulda gone and been there for Christmas. Or even if we had realized it soon enough, we coulda left Christmas night and be there for a full 2 weeks... Next year hopefully it'll be the same. Nevermind waiting til you guys all graduate in 3 years, Holly should see it for Christmas now that she'll remember it." (last time she was 6 months)
Our only comfort is that we made a load more money for next time (in december!)
(If I'm here, then I'm probably supposed to be animating instead.)
haha i know exactly what you mean MiraNova... i do am always slipping in lil Disney things... like turning up the tv when a commerical comes on...
Acutually my parents are starting to bribe me with trips to Disney... my dad actually said that if I agreed on not going to Disney when we are in Florida again in June then he would take me to Disney in Dec!!!! haha!!! I guess 6 times in 1 year is too much for my dad!! haha
Well I was sitting up front in class today with a red Mickey sweatshirt, the girl across from me also up front also had a navy Mickey sweatshirt. Yet only the instructor asked me if I was into Disney. To which I replied "I have a time share in WDW."
I'm not obsessed because I can quit anytime I want. I just choose not to.
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Welcome to the Dogg House
By: G. BeatoIt isn't easy being a gangsta-rap legend, a cartoon character, apeewee-football coach, and a porn mogul. But Snoop Dogg is tryingto keep it all under control.
The two-story tract house at the end of the cul-de-sac in Diamond Bar, California (about an hour's drive east of Los Angeles), looks just like all the other houses on this middle-class suburban block. A small patch of lawn out front. An SUV parked at the curb. A bodyguard sitting inside the SUV, surveying the street. A head peeking through the curtains of a ground-floor window to note the arrival of surprise visitors.
So maybe this house isn't exactly like all the others on the block....
Welcome to "Tha Chuuuch." This is where Snoop Dogg hangs when he's not enjoying the good life in his primary residence, a mansion in a much tonier Diamond Bar neighborhood. That place has panoramic views and its own full-size basketball court out back. Tha Chuuuch, on the other hand, is strictly utilitarian. Its not-quite-ready-for-Cribs decor is best described as contemporary frat house. Downstairs, there's forest-green carpeting, sports posters on the walls, a vending machine that dispenses sodas for $1, and a multilevel cat tree for the house's only full-time resident, a small white feline named Frank Sinatra.
Snoop, 30, is currently holding court upstairs, where the bedrooms have been converted into recording studios. He's accompanied by a rapper named Daddy V, an engineer who's working on some new tracks, a record-company publicist, a couple of bodyguards, and a few other indeterminate posse members. Snoop is wearing a baby-blue velour warm-up jacket, matching sneakers, and, most impressive, a T-shirt emblazoned with a large photograph of his own face. His trademark braids poke out from beneath a black skullcap.
"Fuck the Muppets," he says, leaning back in his chair as Frank Sinatra sidles up to his leg. "I didn't ask them to be on The Muppets, they asked me. Got me to fly to Vancouver, Canada--my first time flying since 9/11. I wanted to do something for the kids, you know what I'm saying?" A few days earlier, the Jim Henson Company had announced that it was removing Snoop Dogg's scene from its NBC Christmas special. The official explanation: The special was running long. But it's more likely that civil rights activist Najee Ali and Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly cowed the Muppet people.
"Snoop Dogg is a gangster rapper who has appeared in porno videos," says Ali, a former gang member who now heads the Los Angeles-based organization Project Islamic H.O.P.E. "He has been an advocate of drugs and alcohol use as well as music whose lyrics glorify gang violence and misogyny. We don't feel an entertainer of that type is fit to be watched by children." Snoop is nonplussed by such criticism: "Why do people even worry about what I do? It's not one person who makes the decision on who I'm supposed to be or how I'm supposed to act. The public chooses. That shit I did [with Kermit the Frog] was fly. But it don't hurt my feelings that they cut it out," he says. "I'm a businessman."
Indeed, evidence of the Doggfather's business hustle is visible throughout the recording studio. An engineer wears a sweatshirt with a Snoop Dogg Clothing logo. There are photos on the walls of LaToiya Williams and Mr. Kane, artists signed to Snoop's record label, Doggystyle. Amid a stack of videos, there's a copy of the Girls Gone Wild episode hosted by Snoop (who drank Moët White Star from a rhinestone-studded goblet while young women celebrated Mardi Gras by showing him their breasts). On a keyboard in the corner, there are action figures from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, made by Vital Toys, the company developing a line of Snoop-related action figures (Snoop in dreads, Snoop as an NBA star, etc.).
And this is the studio where many of the tracks on his sixth and latest album, Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss, originated and where Snoop records Bigg Snoop Dogg Radio, a weekly, four-hour mix of music and interviews that currently airs on 35 stations around the world. "We're having James Brown come in tomorrow," says Snoop.
Also on tomorrow's schedule is a meeting with the people behind an upcoming movie version of '70s TV cop show Starsky & Hutch. "The director and the writer want me to play [flamboyant pimp/informant] Huggy Bear, but the studio don't believe I'm strong enough to do it," he explains. "It's just a matter of proving myself, going down there and doing what I gotta do."
Wop bop a loo bop. Gabba gabba hey. Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay. Sometimes, you really don't have to say anything to say everything. By 1992, the "gangsta" and the "player" were well-established hip-hop archetypes. But while Snoop drew upon them heavily for his persona, he added something else, too--the stoned affability of another SoCal icon, Jeff Spicoli. The result? Multiplatinum crossover success. His gang affiliations and ghetto style made him menacing and authentic, but he was named after a cartoon character. He drank gin, but also juice. Then there was his innovative vocal style--dangerous but playful, like Iceberg Slim with a hint of Dr. Seuss.
In the more than ten years since producer Dr. Dre sicced him on the world with the single "Deep Cover," Snoop Dogg has stretched his appeal as far as possible. And while he's lost a step or two as a hip-hop trailblazer (his first album, 1993's Doggystyle, remains his best-seller), his currency as a pop icon has never waned: He's the most marketable middle-class gangster this side of Tony Soprano. "He crosses racial boundaries," says Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis. "He crosses age boundaries. Girls love him. Guys love him." Larry Flynt agrees; Snoop has produced two videos in partnership with Hustler. "Diary of a Pimp is the new one," Snoop says. "That's my best thus far."
Thanks to his wide-ranging appeal and entrepreneurial bent, Snoop Dogg may have been the world's most industrious stoner of the past decade. He released six solo albums (seven, if you include the one Death Row Records kingpin Suge Knight put out without his consent) and two with his group Tha Eastsidaz. He wrote (or at least dictated) an autobiography, Tha Doggfather. ("Is that any good?" he cracks. "I haven't read it yet.") He's appeared in dozens of TV shows, documentaries, and feature films. For his first starring role, in the underrated Bones, he played an angry ghost pimp with a sinister elegance reminiscent of Vincent Price; if the movie's script had been as sharp as Snoop's wardrobe, a sequel would be in the works. Snoop was also compelling as a crippled hustler in Training Day and as a sullen ex-con in Baby Boy, but he's hoping to land bigger roles in the future. "I'd like to do the Miles Davis story," he says. "And the Bob Marley story. You know, deep roles where I can really show my skills."
Macy's and other retail chains carry his clothing line. He helped design a shoe for Dada Footwear called "the Thizzle." He recently completed an MTV pilot called Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, which features comedy sketches and real-life segments, like Snoop practicing with the Oakland Raiders. But in these days of hip-hop moguldom, you haven't really made it until you're generating hundreds of millions of dollars a year and branching out into restaurant chains and advertising firms. So far, brand Snoop has yet to reach that level.
Of course, transitioning from hoodfella to kid-friendly action figure is a tricky proposition. The D-O-double-G's criminal past includes a murder charge (of which he was acquitted in 1996) and a legendarily real feud with his old colleague Suge Knight. "He crossed the line when he went into porno," adds Ali, who protested Snoop Dogg's radio show as well as his Muppet involvement. "Young kids know who Snoop is."
"Snoop's a father. He has three kids," counters Sid Richlin, owner of Vital Toys. "He coaches his kid's football team. He gives back to his community. We're doing a project together where we're giving toys to kids for Christmas. When he's out in public, he'll stop and talk with you. He'll take a picture with you. This is the dog of the new millennium. First, there was Snoopy. Now there's gonna be Snoop Dogg."
What does the dog of the new millennium say about this? "People say, 'Be positive, be a role model,' but sometimes you just have to be real because kids are going to make their own decisions and their own choices." You could call that a very convenient way of thinking, of course, but it's also an honest one. Besides, does anyone ever believe a man who preaches virtue without ever having tasted sin?
Anyone who visits Tha Chuuuch must observe the following rules, which appear on laser-printed signs posted in strategic places around the room:
At the moment, the strongest spirits in the room are three cans of soda, procured from the vending machine downstairs. In August 2002, Snoop announced that he had given up both alcohol and the sweet leaf, a decision that must have had eyelids at half-mast at High Times magazine, which had recently honored him as Stoner of the Year.
"I was actually abusing drugs," Snoop says. "So I just wanted to step back and take a different look at life, you know? And if I choose to get high, it's because I want to get high. It's no longer gonna be me smoking three or four thousand dollars' worth of weed a day."
Despite Snoop's weed-free status, there are no odes to the joys of sobriety on Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss. There's also no Dre, no Suge Knight (executive producer on Snoop's first two albums), and no Master P (executive producer on his last three). "I picked all the producers. I put it all together," says Snoop. The results: some familiar G-funk sounds and also some unexpected moments. "Batman and Robin" is built around the surf-tinged theme song from the Caped Crusader's 1960s TV incarnation. It's an irresistibly catchy track and a pretty good idea for the next WB superhero makeover: Snoop Dogg as a millionaire playboy crime fighter, suited and booted and patrolling Gotham West from behind the wheel of his customized Snoop DeVille.
And then there's the album's final track, "Pimp't Slapped," Snoop's blunt condemnation of Knight. Ever since No Limit purchased Snoop's contract from Death Row in 1998, Snoop and Knight have been feuding, with Snoop charging that Knight didn't pay him what he deserved while under contract at Death Row and Knight claiming that he spent millions on Snoop's legal fees during his murder trial. While "Pimp't Slapped" doesn't say anything more than Snoop's previous dis tracks (see 2000's bootleg "Death Row Is Bitches"), this is the first time he's released such sentiments officially.
Knight, in turn, has responded by dissing Snoop on the Howard Stern ShowL and in other venues, including Nick Broomfield's documentary Biggie & Tupac. But Snoop seems unfazed by it all--such feuding is just another part of his complicated life. It's a difficult, delicate balancing act, and it has its costs.
For instance, high in a corner of the recording studio, a wall-mounted video monitor projects scenes from the multiple security cameras stationed around Tha Chuuuch. Outside in the driveway, three members of Snoop's security team keep watch in the darkness. And they're not there because of the Muppets or Bill O'Reilly. Even when the future looks bright, the past comes creepin'.


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Prime Hook to receive $20M in Sandy aftermath Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is receiving just under $21 million from Washington, part of a $475 million disaster relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The money will be used on a a multi-year marsh restoration project to restore coastal dunes that were significantly eroded by Sandy and begin restoring the degraded marsh. Prime Hook is a habitat for migratory birds, and other wildlife that are reliant on marshes and wetlands and is a major stopover point for migratory waterbirds. |
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Vinyasa simply means connecting breath to movement. Jamie´s classes focus on safety and alignment, but also allow people to feel every part of their bodies as they flow and connect each movement with breath. Jamie´s background in psychology and education has led her on a journey to establish a style that is therapeutic but also strengthens and invigorates her students. She believes it is really important to view yoga as more than just a way to gain muscle and increase flexibility. It is an integrative practice that teaches people to connect what they are feeling in their physical body to what might be going on in their emotional body.
Jamie, a life-long athlete, found yoga in 2005 while living in Guatemala. For many years Jamie resisted yoga. She was an active marathon runner for many years and felt that she needed the rush of more rigorous exercise. But, as her body continued to tighten and stiffen and after battling many different injuries she gave yoga a try. Yoga soon became a regular practice and brought a new freedom to Jamie's body. Many of the aches and pains started to alleviate and to her surprise she became much stronger.
But, the freedom yoga brought was not only in the body. It allowed Jamie space to slow down her overly active mind and lifestyle. It allowed her to become more contemplative and soften her heart. Yoga awakened her spirit. After feeling all of these benefits in her own life Jamie knew she needed to share yoga with others, especially athletes and women who have survived trauma—two areas she felt she has had significant experience with.
Jamie's first career was working with survivors of domestic violence and she later became a high school teacher. Her background as an athlete as well as in social service work and teaching led Jamie on a journey to establish a style that is both therapeutic and challenging. She believes that yoga is an integrated practice involving a mind-body connection that allows people to become more aware of the sensations in their physical body and how those may be related to the emotions sitting deep within their cells. Yoga can be a profound transformational practice, especially for those who have experienced trauma or battle mental health issues.
Jamie became a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2009 through Core Power Yoga in Chicago, IL. Since then she has continued her training in many different aspects. She attended Seane Corn's Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training, Yoga to those at Risk Workshop with Hala Khouri, Street Yoga Teacher Training, Off the Mat, Into the World's Yoga, Purpose, and Action Intensive and the Awakend Heart, Embodied Mind 200 HR Teacher Training with Hala Khouri and Julian Walker. Most recently Jamie has been training with Jessica Jennings of Ma Yoga, for pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. Each master teacher she has trained and practiced with has inspired the way that she teaches.
Since 2009 Jamie has been teaching vinyasa yoga for many different populations. She has taught in traditional yoga studios, but has also had the opportunity to bring yoga into high school classrooms and to the faculty members of the public schools. She has taught special classes to support high stakes testing, community classes to raise funds for different causes, athletic teams, and several workshops on stress management and self-regulation.
One of the most rewarding experiences Jamie has had was teaching an 8-week series to developmentally disabled adults. Each of these populations required Jamie to mold the practice to the needs and levels of the students and that is what makes instruction a creative process.
Jamie's classes focus on safety and alignment, but also allow people to have an embodied experience as they flow and connect each movement with breath. Students leave her classes feeling restored, strong and invigorated.
There are several Yoga options Jamie can offer:
Anybody can benefit from a yoga practice, but there are specific populations that Jamie can tailor a class to due to her extensive training and experience in these areas. If you are interested in bringing yoga to one of these special populations contact Jamie for more information.
Both students and faculty can benefit from a yoga practice. It is a great way to relieve stress because of the way the breath impacts the nervous system. It can teach kids (and adults) how to self regulate in times when they might otherwise get themselves in trouble by reacting too quickly. It helps with focus and can be especially beneficial for students who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Athletes of all types can benefit from this practice. Many athletes have imbalance in their bodies because of the targeted muscles that they work in their sport. For example, runners are typically really tight in the hips and hamstrings, but quite weak in their core. Having a regular yoga practice can help runners increase flexibility while strengthening areas that will improve their running and prevent injury by providing the stability that they need. It can also be a practice to restore muscles that have been overused.
Many people who have suffered trauma feel the wounds in places that they are unaware of—especially sexual trauma such as rape, abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. There is a connection between our physiology and our psychology. Yoga can help people open up places in their body that may have been shut down due to the trauma. One way to protect oneself from the emotional pain of trauma is to hide it or dissociate oneself from her/his own body. Yoga can help people reconnect with their body and if done safely can be enormously therapeutic and transformational.
People with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety can also benefit from a regular yoga practice. Again this can be quite healing. For those with anxiety, yoga can help people gain tools to self regulate when beginning to feel anxiety coming on by using the breath. Movement is a tool that can be used to support those with depression.
Bringing yoga into the work place can benefit people in many ways. Physically many people spend all day sitting hunched over a computer. Yoga can help alleviate any pain that may come from this. Again, it is also a great way to relieve stress and it can benefit people's overall health.
Designed to both nurture and challenge your body, prenatal yoga empowers you to trust in your birthing journey while providing a supportive community to discuss what you are experiencing. Whether you are brand new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you will be guided gracefully through meditation, breathing, and movement. The benefits include stress reduction, while strengthening the muscles that support your baby during pregnancy and help prepare you for labor. Reconnect with your body's innate wisdom about birth, bond with baby, and meet other mamas! All levels and stages of pregnancy welcome.
Throughout the year Jamie will be teaching several different workshops. Check back regularly to see the updated schedule.
April 8-June 7, 2015
Come join Jamie in a group class at various studios throughout South Orange County.
"The best way to find yourself is in the service of others" –Mahatma Gandhi
Jamie is deeply committed to service and she believes that it is imperative for anyone in service to be healthy and grounded. Yoga helps support sustainability in service.
Jamie is a leader for Off the Mat, Into the World. She participated in the 2012 Global Seva Challenge and raised over $22,000 to raise awareness about sex trafficking and bring resources to organizations in India working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and empower victims of sex trafficking. Each year, Off the Mat sponsors an international service project called the Global Seva Challenge. The goal is to empower participants to raise awareness and significant funds by collaborating with their local communities.
Jamie traveled to India with OTM in February of 2013 and had the unique opportunity to meet the with many of the women running these organizations and the girls they have supported. Jamie continues to raise money and awareness about this issue, as she is extremely passionate about any issues pertaining to the oppression of women and girls.
Tune in to learn more about how you might be able to support this cause. The money donated to this cause will directly change the course of life for many girls and young women. Donors are supporting Off the Mat, Into the World and their partner organizations in India including: Apne Aap, Sanlaap, Kolkata Sanved, Ramana's Garden and Made By Survivors all of which are run by local women in India, many who are survivors themselves. It may seem like changing one life from across the world is not enough. But if you are that one girl that gets rescued and then is allowed to live her life with dignity because of the resources provided by these organizations—it matters!!!
In addition, Jamie is part of an outstanding organization called Girls on the Run. Jamie is a founding member and volunteer coach for Girls on the Run Orange County–GOTROC. Girls on the Run "believes that every girl can embrace who she is, can define who she wants to be, can rise to any challenge, can change the world".
Jamie has been instilled with this deep desire of seva by her family. Her mother was a special education teacher and her father is the founder and president of Beyond Our Door Global. BOD supports a special needs home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti that houses 21 beautiful children. It also has created Barefoot Banking and provided small business loans to women in Haiti, Uganda, and Kenya so that they may be able to support their families and eventually end the cycle of poverty. Since the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, BOD has built 7 quad homes in a safe, gated community in Port-au-Prince, providing shelter for 28 families. Jamie has had the chance to travel to Haiti to see the importance of this work and feels she has learned so much more the people she has met than she could ever give back.
Yoga means union–we are all connected.
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu: May all beings be happy and free. May our thoughts, words, and actions contribute in some way to the happiness and freedom for all.
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QuickBooks 2010 R15 Released
Intuit has released the QuickBooks 2010 R15 update for the U.S. version of QuickBooks. This update has just a couple of changes for payroll and payment solutions. At the time I'm writing this the release is available as a manual update from the Intuit support web site. I would expect this to be released as an automatic update within a week, if all goes well.
Here's a list of the changes:
- Intuit PaymentNetwork (IPN): Credits applied to an invoice are now reflected in the balance due. Invoices that have credits applied will no longer show an incorrect balance due when attempting to pay them with IPN. Customers attempting to pay online would be shown the incorrect balance before this correction.
- Inuit PaymentNetwork: The "Enable Invoices to be paid online" link on an invoice had an incorrect URL, and this has been fixed. This relates to enabling the service, not how it worked after enabled – this was a message that was aimed more at you, the QuickBooks user, rather than your customers.
- Payroll: The Send Payroll Data to Excel feature will no longer send numeric codes to Excel for some tax tracking types. The actual names will now be sent.
- Payroll: Company Contributions that are actually not taxable will no longer print in the taxable section on pay stubs.
- A new help topic was added, "Tracking health coverage costs for W-2 reporting"
These are fairly simple changes. If you haven't turned off IPN in your preferences (or you are already using it), and if you aren't using an Intuit payroll service, I don't see a big need to rush into this update.
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Charlie Russell is the founder of CCRSoftware. He's been involved with the small business software industry since the mid 70's, and remembers releasing his first commercial accounting software product when you had a one-floppy disk drive system, loading the program from one floppy and then replacing that with the other floppy to hold the data. He has a special interest in inventory and manufacturing software for small businesses. Charlie is a Certified Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor with additional certifications for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Enterprise. He also is a Xero Certified Partner. Visit his CCRSoftware web site for information about his QuickBooks add-on products. Charlie can be reached at [email protected] He is also the author of the California Wildflower Hikes blog Connect with Charlie at GoogleComments (2)
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Black Sheep Clothing Line
Black Sheep, the new woman's contemporary line, embodies the inner soul of the black sheep in every girl. While Black Sheep aims to produce cutting edge designs, its primary purpose is to allow the shopper to customize any garment to her own liking. It promotes the individuality of its customer, igniting an unruly spirit that is unleashed through her own style. It is Black Sheep's mission to equip the spirited girl with the power fashion holds – the power to speak, the power to be free and the power to be distinct.


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Cynthia Myers
Cynthia Myers is a unique addition to my childhood crushes in that I did not even know her name until many years later when I was an adult. You see, when I was a child, our neighborhood bordered some woods and when not riding big wheels or jumping our bikes off of dirt hill, many of the neighborhood kids would go into the woods, where among other things we constructed clubhouses, or forts. One day when I arrived at the fort nearest my house, I found that one of the other kids had stashed some old playboys there and what I saw, was the breathtakingly beautiful image of Cynthia Myers. It's strange that now, I don't even remember whether it was a whole playboy, or just the centerfold, regardless, it was the December 1968 centerfold image of Cynthia Myers that was burned into my brain. Still to this day, it is the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on. I thought so highly of that vision that in school when we learned our Greek mythology, whenever the teachers talked of Aphrodite, I was picturing Cynthia Myers. I could see her plain as day in my head, that long brown hair, those incredible curves, those big brown eyes, the picture never really faded. Finally, when the internet age arrived in the 90's I tracked down the name to go with the image that had haunted me throughout my childhood and teenage years,... Cynthia Myers. |
Below is the pic of Cynthia Myers that so completely captivated me.
(Sadly, I've had to 'censor' it as my webhost does
not allow nudity)
Sometimes I feel blessed that I was able to see such a Goddess and carry that image in my memory for damn near my whole life, but sometimes I feel like it was a curse as after seeing it, I just assumed that when I grew up I would be dating a girl that looked like that and marrying a girl that looked that but as fate would have it, there is only one girl that possesses such exquisite beauty,... Cynthia Myers. |
At any rate, Cynthia Myers was born on September 12th, 1950 in Toledo Ohio. In addition to being Playboy's playmate of the month for December 1968, she was an actress appearing in "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls", "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "Molly and Lawless John". She has a website, www.cynthiamyers.com and of course, you can read more about her from her wikipedia page, her wikipedia page. |
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Research regarding the cremains is ongoing and this information will be updated periodically.
While the Oregon State Hospital has made enormous strides toward improving the care and treatment of the patients of today, there is unfinished work in honoring patients of previous generations.The Oregon State Hospital is custodian of the cremated remains of approximately 3,500 people who died while living or working at Oregon State Hospital, Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital, Mid-Columbia Hospital, Dammasch State Hospital, Oregon State Penitentiary, Fairview Training Center, as well as members of the community, who were cremated at this facility between 1914 and the 1970s. These are the cremains that have not yet been claimed.The hospital hopes to change that and unite the cremains with family members. To that end, the hospital has posted this revised list of individuals whose cremated remains are in its possession. Hospital officials urge anyone who thinks he or she may have a family member who passed away at one of these institutions to review the list. As soon as the connection can be confirmed, the hospital will make arrangements for the cremains to be provided to the family.
The names of people whose cremains are in the custody of the state hospital are listed alphabetically by last name. Listings include the date of birth and the date of death, when known. The Oregon Legislature passed a law that allows the hospital to disclose this information, which is protected by privacy laws, for the purpose of reunification and construction of a memorial.
If you cannot find the name of someone whose remains you think may be in the possession of the hospital, be sure to check for different spellings. Information for the database was compiled from several sets of hospital records and archives. Many of these records are handwritten, and the hospital has more than one spelling for some patients. If the date of death matches, and the name is similar to that of your relative's, please contact the Health Information Department so further verification can be done.
Families who identify relatives on this list should contact the Health Information Department at 503-945-2976. You can also reach the Health Information Department by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or postal mail: OSH Health Information Department, 2600 Center St. NE, Salem, OR, 97301.
Once all the required documentation is received, the Health Information Department will review and process the request. If the request is approved you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to claim the cremains. Please keep in mind this process may take up to 30 days.
Blue Mountain Recovery Center in Pendleton is part of the Oregon State Hospital system. Patients who died between 1913 and 1982 were cremated at the time of their deaths. In 1984, cremains not claimed by family members were buried in several common graves at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. For information regarding these remains, contact Emily Lorett at 541-276-0810 Ext. 325 or email@example.com.
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Sleeps | 4 |
Bedrooms | 1 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Property type | condo |
Minimum Stay | 5 - 7 nights |
Beautiful 1 BR/ 1 BA luxury condo at North Coast Village that is just steps away from the beach and Oceanside Harbor. This top floor quiet condo has a view of the ocean, the harbor, and the tropical garden with koi ponds and waterfalls. We put in a lot of thought to make this a very pleasant stay for our guests - from beach toys to very comfortable furniture and bedding. The moment you walk in, you will feel like you are on vacation. Fully furnished including 2 Cable TVs, VCR, DVD Player, Stereo, CD Player, and full kitchen. This condo has free Wi-Fi.
Website: Please visit our website. Our website contains a lot of useful information including links to local attractions. See link below.
Comments from previous guests:
We had a great time. It was worth the money and the view was amazing. We definitely recommend this unit to our friends and family. Cory C. 12/01/2010
I'll make it short and sweet… We had a great Labor Day Weekend!! Thanks Jackie. Steve T. 9/4/2010
We truly enjoyed our stay here. Our friends live just a few miles from here, and it worked out perfect for us. L.A. and San Diego are so easy from here, and the beach at the doorstep was fantastic! We will definitely recommend to friends. Jessica M. 8/21/2010
Loved our stay! Great place to vacation. We enjoyed all that the complex had to offer; beach, pool, spa, closeness to restaurants and the many attractions.
We did all the major attractions in San Diego; Zoo, Seaworld, Old Town and Seaport Village…
We are all anxious to return, and are busy planning for a repeat vacation. Many thanks to Jackie and family for sharing your place with us! We had everything we needed and more. Lia N. 8/25/2009
Visiting from Maryland
We enjoyed our stay so very much. Our honeymoon could not have been any better. Staying in the condo felt like home. Everything we needed was right here at our fingertips.
Our recommendation to future guests is Do Not Rush! Move slow. Enjoy the morning breeze. Walk on the beach at night… Derek and Ana H. 8/02/2009
…Overall, I believe our best memories kept will be of my wife and I sitting on the balcony during sunset watching the waves crash while enjoying a cup of java! Thanks Jackie! Corey H. 01/15/2009
'We just got back to our own home and I think me and my girls are having withdrawals. We had such an awesome time in your beautiful condo. Thank you for everything! If you get any cancellations the rest of the summer, drop me an email.' Lynne R. 6/27/07
'Thank You! We had a great time at the condo. What an incredible setting. Loved it!' Sara S. 8/7/07.
'We had a very good time at your condo. It's a very nice place to visit all around.' Josee L. 8/24/07
'we love this place so much!! we are having such an amazing time that we are considering extending our vacation to leave ...you have a beautiful place and hope to rent again this season. thanks for everything. we left some basics in the fridge.' Jen L. 5/19/08
'We had a wonderful time in Oceanside and the condo was everything we needed and more...' Karen S. 7/10/09
'Thank you so much for being so accommodating, we had such a wonderful time! Your place is beautiful and we hope to come back in the future! You are a pleasure to deal with.' Nia N. 9/8/09
Very nice place to be. My personal appreciation to the owner. Thank you for everything.
Thank you Jackie!!!
Nearby Activities: Two Outdoor Swimming Pools and Two Jacuzzi, Recreation Room with Ping Pong, Billiards, and Card Tables, Family Room w/Big screen TV, Koi Ponds, Meandering Streams, and Cascading Waterfalls,
Exercise Room and Sauna, Complete Laundry Facilities, Poolside Bar-B-Que Area, Covered Parking Area,
Putting Green, Gated, Controlled Access Community with 24/7 Security, Elevators for Easy Access, Next to Oceanside Harbor, Near Oceanside Pier.
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7 night minimum stay
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Bedroom Furniture Collections
Our expertly crafted bedroom collections are designed to help you create a complete bedroom suite for your child – from bed, nightstand, dresser and armoire.
Playroom & Study Furniture Collections
Create a space where imaginations can soar with our expertly crafted playroom furniture and study space designs. From our durable play tables and organizing wall systems to our smartly styled desks, we have everything kids need to play, learn and grow.
Nursery Furniture Collections
Our exclusive nursery collections are crafted with heirloom appeal – from the finest finishes to unique construction details. Lay the foundation for a stylish nursery with our expertly built cribs, changing tables and more.


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Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Service Desk Hours:
Instructional Tools
University Technology Services supports a number of software tools that can help enhance teaching and learning in the classroom and/or online. These applications allow you to capture and manipulate media on your computer, and even develop it into interactive presentations. Our UTS staff can help you choose the best tools for your needs, show you how to use them, and help you integrate them into your teaching or presentations. For information or support on these programs, contact the UTS Service Desk at 803-777-1800. Adobe Connect and Adobe Presenter Adobe Connect Professional and Adobe Presenter are premier tools for creating, sharing, and archiving presentations and meetings online. University Technology Services can provide authorized faculty and staff of the University of South Carolina with a FREE account for use of these Adobe communication tools.
Request an Adobe Presenter/Connect Account UTS can help you decide the best technologies for online communication and teaching. Our experienced staff can create an Adobe account for you, with a secure username and password, as well as documentation and training on how to use the system. And if you are planning to use the Adobe Presenter or Connect for online teaching, our Instructional Designers can help you tailor these technologies to your specific lesson plans. For more information on these services, or to set up an Adobe account, contact the UTS Service Desk at 803-777-1800. Back to topCamtasia allows you to capture visual information on your computer and build it into an interactive presentation. You can create videos that actually show the viewer step-by-step processes, or incorporate media into demonstrations. Build study tools for students, or develop instructional videos for staff. Camtasia allows you to incorporate what's on your computer and in your head into teaching and learning. For a list of Camtasia features, click here to visit TechSmith. Jing is a fast, easy-to-use screen capture and recording program. It allows you to share information online almost instantly - through screen captures, web-cam videos, and chat. You can even record up to five minutes of what you're doing on the screen in real-time. Once you capture or create your Jing presentation, you can upload it to Screencast.com, create a hyperlink to the information, and share via email, chat, or on a web page or blog. If you are working online with colleagues or students, you can very quickly show them what you are talking about by recording your process, uploading it, and then sharing the link. You can also save your Jing presentation to your computer and share or replay it later. Jing is a free program that you can download here. Jing presentations can also be edited with the tools in Camtasia or Snagit. iTunes U is a free podcasting service offered to the University of South Carolina community through University Technology Services and Apple Computer Corporation. Using Apple iTunes© software, members of the University community can view, subscribe and contribute to a library multimedia content, such as course lectures, seminar videos, sporting events, interviews, and more. Multimedia content can be made available to the general public, or restricted to the University community by such criteria as organizational membership, class rosters, or group policies. For more information on iTunes U @ South Carolina, visit our site at: iTunes.sc.edu Microsoft Office OneNote is an extremely flexible program for gathering, archiving, searching and sharing all types of media. OneNote lets you gather typed notes, emails, documents, web web links and text, audio clips, and video into an electronic notebook. You can organize the information quickly, and run specific searches using a powerful search engine. It is an effective tool for gathering research, building dissertations and journal articles, and collaborating with groups. It can also be used in the teaching environment for assembling course materials, building lesson plans, and tracking class interactions. University Technology Services can show you how to use OneNote effectively with groups, departments, and in the teaching environment. For more information, contact UTS at 803-777-1800. To see the full features of Microsoft OneNote, click here. Snagit lets you capture a snapshot of your computer screen, edit it, and share it through a variety of methods. You can combine captures into a larger picture, add notes and graphics to create montages. You can also use Snagit to capture web information and imbed it into email, web pages, Camtasia and PowerPoint presentations, or save it for later use. To see Snagit in action, click here to visit TechSmith. | ||||||||||||||||||


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Benefits News: 2014 Open Enrollment: Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 22
The 2014 annual Benefits Open Enrollment period for faculty and staff runs from Monday, November 4, 2013, through Friday, November, 22, 2013.
Benefits Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for all eligible Columbia University employees to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for the coming calendar year. Columbia Benefits will mail detailed information about 2014 healthcare, dental, and other programs to your home in October, in advance of Open Enrollment.
2014 Guides to What's New for Open Enrollment are now available online, both as reader-friendly "flip books" and printable PDFs. Columbia Benefits will also mail these materials to your homes in late October.
Columbia Benefits will offer a series of Benefits Expos and Health Screenings where employees can talk one-on-one with representatives from the Benefits department and the Office of Work/Life, as well as representatives from the healthcare, retirement and other plans.
Benefits Expos and Free of Charge Health Screenings |
MORNINGSIDE: Alfred Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Auditorium 2920 Broadway (at 115th Street) New York, NY 10027 |
Wednesday, November 6
CUMC: Armand Hammer Health Sciences Center Teaching and Learning Center (lower level) 701 West 168th Street (at Ft. Washington Ave.) New York, NY 10032 |
Thursday, November 7
Wednesday , November 13
Preventive Health Screenings: |
Preventive Health Screenings
One of the simplest but most important early steps is to increase your health awareness by "Knowing Your Numbers." Everyone should know their numbers for blood pressure, glucose, and "good" and "bad" cholesterol.
Fortunately, you can learn these personal numbers by taking advantage of preventive health screenings offered at no charge to you by Columbia University during this year's Benefits Expos
Here's what you can expect from a preventive health screening:
- Convenience: Benefits Expos at CUMC and Morningside.
- Immediate results: Results within ten minutes.
- Painless: Just a finger-stick blood test.
- Personal support: Certified health professionals will help you understand your results. They will give you a printed record to share with your personal physician.
- 100% confidential:
- Free: Provided by the University at no cost to you.
Fasting is encouraged, but not required for the preventive screening. However, I recommend that you fast before your appointment – 8 hours without food and beverages other than water – because the fasting version of the blood test will give you more robust results and you will receive the additional values of LDL Cholesterol and total Triglycerides. For the fasting blood test, you will need to pre-register online at: http://register.wellness-inc.com and enter a registration key, CUMC: Co-92887-3 or Morningside: Co-92883-3.
Benefits Information Sessions for Officers
For an overview of 2014 benefits, please see the Guide to What's New for Open Enrollment 2014: Officers (PDF).
Aetna HDHP: We are pleased to host a special online informational presentation from Aetna on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA) for Officers. You may also view this presentation as a PDF.
General Benefits Information: To help you make informed decisions about your 2014 benefits, Columbia Benefits hosts a number of helpful Information Sessions for Officers.
These information sessions are open to all benefits-eligible Officers, and there is no need to register.
Monday, October 14, 2013:
Morningside - Uris Hall, Room 301
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2013:
CUMC - Hammer Health Sciences Center, Lower Level 203
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Monday, October 21, 2013:
Studebaker Room 469
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2013:
CUMC – Hammer Health Sciences Center, Room 401
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2013:
Morningside – Uris Hall, Room 301
2:00 – 3:00 p.m
Monday, November 4, 2013:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory – Monell Auditorium
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Other Resources
The CU Benefits team provides a number of online tools and resources.
A NEW Mobile Contact List is available this fall and allows you to access contact information for all Columbia benefit plan providers directly from your mobile device. The mobile-friendly list works on your mobile device or desktop computer.
Once you visit the Mobile
Contact List website, simply bookmark it to have the phone numbers and
websites you need for your Columbia benefits at your fingertips.
If you have any questions about your benefits and choices, you can call
the Columbia Benefits Service Center at 212-851-7000, Monday through
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or email email@example.com.


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I asked Frank Blethen, whose family has controlled The Seattle Times for five generations, if we might see the Poynter experiment repeated on a larger scale. His answer was an unequivocal no. "It's a pleasant campfire tale," Blethen said. "But the key point why you won't see it again…is that you have to give up most of the value in the organization, and it's very rare for a family to do that." Blethen thinks a more practical solution is legislation and incentives that encourage a variety of media-ownership models. "On a local and regional level, independent newspapers are still a nice business, with eight, ten, twelve percent returns. It's the big public ownership model that's falling apart."
This was the very train wreck foreseen by Nelson Poynter, who died three decades ago. If his legacy to journalism is no more than having provided a viable example of nonprofit newspaper ownership, as well as a living reminder that at least some newspaper owners see their publications as more public trust than cash cow, then that's surely enough. As Paul Tash put it, channeling the spirit of his benefactor: "Every community deserves a newspaper that loves it best."


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I really want to like this show, if only because it's something "different." It's a unique show with a distinct feel—but I just can't come away from it thinking it's actually good. It's not even so much that the characters or creator or writers are hyper-self-aware, but the whole show seems to be too aware and too interested in itself to be relatable. It just tries. Too. Hard. It's like that niece or little sister or whatever who keeps harassing you to watch them do a cartwheel or whatever, and you put your conversation on hold in anticipation that she'll do something interesting, and yeah, she does what she said she was going to do, but really, who cares? It's not one of the best cartwheels you've ever seen, and it's not so bad that it's adorable. It's just, well, something boring that you made an effort to watch because you felt you had to, but it wasn't really worth your time in the end.
While there are moments here and there that can draw a LOL (Marnie getting slapped by Hannah's gay ex; Shoshanna on crack), those moments do not make a show. I think people keep talking about it because of that perceived "difference," or because of racism, but once the show settles into a groove people will get sick of it the way people are sick of M. Night Shyamalan movies.
And hey, Girls, way to flip the script on the "shlubby goof ends up with the hot girl" Hollywood trope by getting Marnie to make out with Bobby friggin' Moynihan. That wasn't lazy at all.
Eddie Murphy's got 999 problems, but his pride ain't one.
I saw God Bless America at the Toronto Film Festival last year and let's just say I hope it was a really, really rough cut. It started out funny, but quickly became exhausting, preachy and heavy-handed. We get it, Bobcat, you don't like celebrities or teenagers or soccer moms or American Idol or pretty much anything, but you can do better than conjuring a paper-thin plot to tie together sophomoric fantasies of vengeance.
Oh, and the Freddy Rumsen's teenage costar overacts the shit out of it.
If the host's parents were so convinced that starting a business and working hard were how a person got rich, why didn't they get off their lazy asses and start a business? Huh!? Quit being so lazy, mom and dad! You're so lazy! UGH!
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Lupe Fiasco B.M.F. (Building Minds Faster)
Lupe Fiasco certainly is in need of a hit. He hasn't been a major player on the music scene in a while, and he responds with a whimsical freestyle that features lyrics that may or may not be included on an album that may or may not … READ MORE
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The latest celebrity to be a part of Complex's newest "Greatest Sneaker Moments" feature is none other than Chicago's very own, Lupe Fiasco. Ever since coming onto the scene and being co-signed by both Jay-Z and Kanye West, Lupe Fiascot has been making a name for himself … READ MORE
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"I scream and you scream, everyone scream for ice cream!" A fellow New Yorker once described Terry Richardson's photo studio as unofficial neighborhood club house. It seems at any given day, any given time, guest (or guests), friends, model, celebrities, and so forth, would drop by to … READ MORE
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East Coast Bias?
This weekend Joel Sherman of the New York Post ranked the offseasons of each of Major League Baseball's 30 teams. Where did the A's fall in this ranking? They finished a very respectable #4. In describing the A's offseason he remarked:
"Oakland appeared heading toward disaster early in the offseason by failing to land a few main targets, notably Beltre. But the A's rallied impressively. They made good trades for Josh Willingham and David DeJesus and signed Hideki Matsui, all of which should help what was a feeble offense. Grant Balfour and Brian Fuentes should deepen an already-good pen."
Glad to see we were given some respect by a big East Coast paper. I'm not sure I agree with all his rankings but for the record here is where the rest of the American League West placed, Texas was #15, where he discussed their failure to re-sign Cliff Lee, but felt they overpaid for Adrian Beltre. He made no mention of Mike Napoli which I think should've earned the Rangers are slightly higher standing given the other teams ahead of them. Seattle and Los Angeles placed #29 and #30 respectively. Sherman criticizes the M's pick up of Jack Cust and Miguel Olivo as doing little to change their last place standing, and while I agree, I think the Mariners' decision to not buy big is far more noteworthy than their sitting put largely with what they have and allowing prospects to develop. I would've ranked the Mariners ahead of Cleveland or Houston for sure. The Angels being #30 is no shocker, after being ridiculed all winter for their absence of moves despite big overtures by Arte Moreno, they lay an egg and spend frivolously on an over-the-hill outfielder named Vernon Wells. Conversely, the Wells deal is primarily what landed Toronto the #1 spot on Sherman's list.