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Thomas Jefferson
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|Thomas Jefferson
|File:Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale, 1800.jpg
|In office
March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
|Vice President
| Aaron Burr
George Clinton
|Preceded by
|John Adams
|Succeeded by
|James Madison
|In office
March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801
|John Adams
|Preceded by
|John Adams
|Succeeded by
|Aaron Burr
|In office
March 22, 1790 – December 31, 1793
|George Washington
|Preceded by
|John Jay (Acting)
|Succeeded by
|Edmund Randolph
|In office
May 17, 1785 – September 26, 1789
|Nominated by
|Congress of the Confederation
|Preceded by
|Benjamin Franklin
|Succeeded by
|William Short
Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation
from Virginia
|In office
November 1, 1783 – May 7, 1784
|Preceded by
|James Madison
|Succeeded by
|Richard Henry Lee
|In office
June 1, 1779 – June 3, 1781
|Preceded by
|Patrick Henry
|Succeeded by
|William Fleming
Delegate to the Second Continental Congress
from Virginia
|In office
June 20, 1775 – September 26, 1776
|Preceded by
|George Washington
|Succeeded by
|John Harvie
| April 13, 1743
Shadwell, Virginia
| July 4, 1826 (aged 83)
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
|Political party
|Democratic-Republican Party
|Martha Wayles
| Martha
Lucy Elizabeth
|Alma mater
|College of William and Mary
| Planter
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|Thomas Jefferson's signature
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 ŌĆō July 4, 1826) was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States (1801ŌĆō1809). He was an influential Founding Father, and an exponent of Jeffersonian democracy. Jefferson envisioned America as a great "Empire of Liberty" that would promote republicanism.[1]
- Ōåæ Robert W. Tucker, and David C. Hendrickson, Empire of Liberty: The Statecraft of Thomas Jefferson (1990)
- Jefferson, Thomas (1829). Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson. Charlottesville: F. Carr, and co.. OCLC 424580. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000365328.
- Jefferson, Thomas (1905). The Works of Thomas Jefferson. New York: G. P. PutnamŌĆÖs Sons. OCLC 1522264. http://oll.libertyfund.org/title/1734.
- Jefferson, Thomas (1984). Writings. New York, NY: The Library of America. ISBN 978-0-940450-16-5. OCLC 779028392.
- Malone, Dumas, ed (1930). Correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours: 1798-1817. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. OCLC 251125023. http://www.archive.org/details/correspondencebe011472mbp.
- Thomas Jefferson at Wikipedia
- "Thomas Jefferson's Free-Market Economics" by Murray N. Rothbard, Tuesday, November 29, 2011
- Thomas JeffersonŌĆÖs Monticello
- Thomas Jefferson Papers: An Electronic Archive
- "Jefferson's Disastrous Embargo" by H.A. Scott Trask, August 2010 (from chapter 3 of Reassessing the Presidency)


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Chapters 10,11,12. 276-358
The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical and chemical processes.
Differential Weathering
The process by which softer, less weather resistant rocks wear away and leave harder, more weather resistant rocks behind.
A chemical change in which a substance combines with oxygen, as when iron oxidizes, forming rust.
A loose mixture of rock fragment, organic material, water, and air that cam support the growth of vegetation.
The removal of substances that can be dissolved from rock, ore, or layers of soil due to the passing of water.
The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport soil and sediment from one location to another.
Soil Conservation
A method to maintain the fertility of the soil by protecting the soil from erosion and nutrient loss.
Water Cycle
The continuous movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere to the land and back to the ocean.
Alluvial Fan
A fan-shaped mass of material deposited by a stream when the slope of the land decreases sharply.
An area along a river that forms from sediments deposited when the river overflows its banks.
The ability of a rock or sediment to let fluids pass through its open spaces, or pores.
Nonpoint-Source Pollution
Pollution that comes from many sources rather than from a single, specific site.
Sewage Treatment Plant
A facility that cleans the waste materials found in water that comes from sewers or drains.
Septic Tank
A tank that separates solid waste from liquids and that has bacteria that break down the solid waste.
The movement of sand or other sediments by short jumps and bounces that is caused by wind or water.
The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particles.
Stratified Drift
A glacial deposit that has been sorted and layered by the action of streams or meltwater.


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Bear Crawls and BitingCasey Mullins
Cody has been sitting on the floor lately watching Vivi's every last move.
I hear reports either later on or as it's happening if I'm in the same room.
"SHE'S ON HER TOES! SHE'S MOVING! In football we call that a bear crawl!"
He's insistant that the little white patches on her gums are teeth coming through and all the while I'm sitting off to the side with my fingers in my ears shouting "LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU MY BABY WILL BE MY BABY FOREVER."
If I were a betting woman I'd make some money on her chompers and crawling skills coming to fruition soon. But I'm not a betting woman, I am a mother in denial.
How did this all happen so fast and why don't I remember it going so fast with Addie?
I easily have the least child friendly fireplace on the planet and my head spins with visions of a tiny little head careening into it no matter how many foam bumpers and pillows we stack around it. The crawling isn't a huge deal, I know she'll enjoy it and she'll only become more fun to play with even though she'll become an even more giant hazard.
I've considered borrowing a friend's 10 month old for a day to see just how much trouble she gets into, to double check the spots I *thought* were safe.
The teeth on the other hand, Addie didn't get her first teeth until she was 11 months old. But that also meant that she was teething for what felt like forever. I love this little gummy smile of hers and soon it's going to be invaded with dangerous biting teeth. She's already big enough to be a one year old, she doesn't need a mouthful of teeth to go with her already misleading size.
How long from bear crawl to crawl in your house? And how long from white bumps to white teeth in your baby's mouth?
If you lie to me and say sixteen years? I'll love you forever.


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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
The Palmetto Christian Eagles had little trouble picking up a win in its first conference road game of the season Tuesday with a 58-27 pounding of the Holly Hill Raiders.
Seven players scored at least five points for Palmetto Christian (5-7, 2-0). Chris DeMarco led all scorers with 11 points on 4-5 shooting from inside the three-point arc and six rebounds. Joe Siegwald and Sam Iriart both added eight. Ben German, Mitch Hogan and Isaiah McGrew each scored six, and J.T. Waters turned in five. Waters added six assists, German four blocks and Iriart three steals.
Palmetto Christian limited Holly Hill (5-5, 1-1) to just 10 points in the first half while it built a 23-point lead. The Eagles allowed the Raiders just six points in the third quarter to stretch open a 50-16 lead heading into the fourth. The 27 points allowed is the fewest for the Eagles this season.
Michael Kays led the Raiders with six points, Middleton Bull added five.
Lady Eagles grounded
Corey Caulder's 26 points weren't enough to save Palmetto Christian from a 55-48 loss to Holly Hill Tuesday.
Palmetto Christian (4-9, 1-1) held a three-point lead after the first quarter and sat tied at halftime. The Eagles kept pace through the third and entered the fourth trailing by just one point, but were outscored 15-9 in the final frame.
Parker Emerson and Annie Pascutti both added seven points for Palmetto Christian. The Eagles shot 40 percent from the field, 18 percent from three and 29 percent from the free-throw stripe.
Palmetto Christian sits third in SCISA 2A Region II, trailing Thomas Sumter and Holly Hill by one game.
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NEW YORK - After both sides spewed their rhetoric Wednesday and did their selective numbers crunching following their first formal meeting since Aug. 31, the NHL inched closer to a lockout.
Representatives for the owners and players met for nearly three hours and exchanged proposals at NHL headquarters here, but they seemed no closer to resolving their many differences.
Gary Bettman, the league's commissioner, said the NHL Players' Association's proposal was "not much different" from its last one and labeled it "unacceptable." He said the owners made a counteroffer "in hopes of moving these negotiations along."


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April 30th, 2012
File Cabinets
Thats why uncle kevin wouldnt let me help in his office…
Ahhhhh you joker you.
That's WRONG! Funny but WRONG!
Bubba's right. The handle goes below the label slot.
Hahah amazing.
It'd be easier to keep them organized if they stopped squirming so much.
HA! *slaps thigh*
There is a lot of judgement passing at Office Depot when someone buys one of these.
I ordered one of these wonderful devices, and I must say, I can't be more satisfied! Mine is crammed full of new additions, and it's almost to the point that I'll need to order yet another one! Mine's pretty full right now, but I seem to be able to find a way to cram another one in.
File under C for Cutie Pie!
Now available with extra absorbent drawer flooring for those weak-bladdered little bastards!
Costs a little extra, but completely worth it.
My father had to move a cabinet upstairs last week. It was very heavy… I need to have a talk with him.
I feel a little better about myself as a human being because it took me a couple of seconds to get it.
Then I laughed way to much.
So, it's a wash.
That kid looks a tad too young to be a pedophile though, no?
Pedophile him under "8", or don't file him at all!


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Neuroscience is the scientific study of normal and abnormal development, structure, and function of the nervous system. In addition, Neuroscience seeks to better understand the role of the nervous system in behavior. The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a breadth of coursework across Psychology and the Natural Sciences. Undergraduate research is prominent, and students are encouraged to explore relations between brain and behavior across multiple levels. The curriculum provides students with an academic and experiential background for graduate study in the neurosciences and/or employment in a research setting. The program is designed to offer both breadth of background while allowing a degree of specialization.
Students must maintain at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA in courses required for the Neuroscience major. Students desiring further specialization are encouraged to pursue a relevant minor in combination with the major. For example, students interested in Theoretical Neuroscience may choose a minor in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science. Students interested in Clinical Neuropsychology are encouraged to pursue a minor in Psychology. Pre-Med are strongly advised to complete applicable Chemistry and Biology coursework as needed for medical school acceptance. Consultation with program advisors is crucial in preparing the best pathway for the individual students. Students choosing a double major or minor within the science program or psychology may not apply electives to more than one major or minor. Only classes listed as required classes for both majors/minors may be applied to both.
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She plays a Gossip Girl on TV, but when it came to her real-life wedding, Blake Lively knows how to keep a secret.
The actress, 25, quietly traveled to Charleston, S.C., a few weeks prior to the big day to survey historic Boone Hall Plantation, the site of her Sept. 9 wedding to actor Ryan Reynolds, 35.
The ultra-private couple – who have never publicly addressed their romance, let alone announce an engagement – went to great lengths to ensure that their wedding was kept under wraps, even concealing details from key players.
Cake baker Maggie Austin Cake had no knowledge of the famous bride and groom who had ordered a peach-and-white wedding cake from them.
"For us, we were simply working for a client like we always do," says a rep for the Alexandria, Va.-based cake decorator. "We are surprised and delighted that we were able to work with them."
Lively's brother Jason, 44, told New York's Daily News he went out of his way to secure transportation to the big event. "It was amazing," the elder Lively said. "I traveled all around the country and rented cars from out of state to keep it under wraps. I think they did a good job. It was spectacular."
Nearly everyone involved in the nuptials was asked to sign non-disclosure agreements – including the parents of the children's choir from the local First Baptist Church, who performed during the ceremony – and cell phones were confiscated from guests before being returned after the event.
In the days leading up to the affair, some guests' circles were buzzing about a big 25th birthday party for Lively. In the Charleston area, some Twitter users reported rumored (and false) sightings of another famous Ryan – Gosling.
But not everyone was fooled. "Somebody went and picked up a crazy amount of coffee, and said it was for a magazine shoot," says a local source. "And then, Boone Hall was closed. A few things didn't add up and eventually people figured it out."
Reporting by CHARLOTTE TRIGGS
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: How They Kept Their Wedding Secret


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May 22, 2010
.bang bang.
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend full of smiles =)
xx Love us.
.mimco bag.
.ASOS wedges.
.red berry crochet top.
.katherine pleated grey shorts.
.chanel watch.
.thomas sabo bracelets.
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Ahh-mazing style. Especially envying your shoe collectionReplyDelete
lookin good girls!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous photos. Love the little blurb about smiling. Hope you have a wonderful weekend full of smiles as well!ReplyDelete
you both look amazingly fabulous <333ReplyDelete
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i loveee it all: jewelry, sequin skirt, SHOESSS, etc. Even ur hair lol.
lovee to have u as a follower:
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Looking ferosh as always girls. Your posts are always breahtakingly inspiring and your fashion always fun!ReplyDelete
This is gorgeousReplyDelete
Love both of your heels!
BOW IN HAIR - perfection :)
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Ahhhh you girls are just too gorgeous! xxReplyDelete
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looking good! liked the sportsgirl wedges, might buy it when its on sale :PReplyDelete
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conbinacion perfect!!
yes.. ur both captivatingReplyDelete
like what time do u take yer photos. theyre ethereal hehe
love you gorgeous thangs !ReplyDelete
thanks! have a wonderful weekend too girls!ReplyDelete
Very True :) - I learnt that in my psych class! Your gifts are in the mail!! Hope you love them!ReplyDelete
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Gorgeous, as always ladies! Love the layering and the different textures especially the idea of sequins and crochet - disco-hippie-days.ReplyDelete
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you ladies are beautiful! my taste, exactly. <3ReplyDelete
have a good wknd!
lovely photos!!!ReplyDelete
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you guys look HOT!ReplyDelete
You two are simply gorgeous, i love everything!ReplyDelete
both pairs of shoes are amazing! you two are so gorgeous :) i'm loving all the jewellery! have a lovely weekend ♥ReplyDelete
I love your style girls! Your combinations are perfect! Plus, you manage to match each other.ReplyDelete
Love the sequin skirt!ReplyDelete
very pretty, both of you =)ReplyDelete
I love the wedges on both of you! :)ReplyDelete
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you 2 are really amazing and all of your outfits are just to die for! go girls! ;)ReplyDelete
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I like how two of you contribute to the blog- it's more interesting to see photos of two people. These photos have so much feeling and style - keep going!ReplyDelete
i love it!ReplyDelete
wow wow wow...Fantastic pictures!!! Favolous outfits... Super woonderfull you!!!! Darlings...loove you *_* Happy week-end!!!ReplyDelete
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btw I have the same chanel watch in white! it's great isn't it?
i love your blog more and more everyday! your shoes are amazing and you look fabulous as usual.ReplyDelete
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You guys are fabulous!ReplyDelete
Great as always :) I would die for the Chanel watch, it's just perfect!ReplyDelete
xoxo Simona
i really love all the clothes *_____*ReplyDelete
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Love the s.girl wedges <3 ive been oogling these for awhile...ReplyDelete
You guys have an amazing shoe and jewellery collection. Love your style! Hope you both have a great weekend xxReplyDelete
you two are both gorgeous!ReplyDelete
love that sequin skirt and the "red berry" tops. is that a local brand or...?
Lover the shoes. Have a great weekend ladies xxReplyDelete
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And I love your picture on the top of the blog
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you two girls are so amazingly gorgeous and stylish. i love it! thanks for your love.ReplyDelete
have an amazing weekend!
Love your wedges and the daytime sequined skirt look.ReplyDelete
You girls are looking gorgeous as usual - loving both your wedges.ReplyDelete
gorgeous gorgeous .. you have a great collection of sunnies as well :)ReplyDelete
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Girls you are beautiful, seems Sisters Even the photos are very beautiful! I love the watch of Chanel! Congratulations for the new design of your blog, the image of your is beautiful and elegant!ReplyDelete
good weekand! ;D
really love these photos! that watch is pretty amazing in the last photoReplyDelete
you blog always lights up my day a bit, or give me a smile :) lovely photosReplyDelete
Gorgeous outfits. I'm in love with your blog already. xxxReplyDelete
I love the boots!!!!!!! I like your blog!!!!ReplyDelete
Have a nice weekend!!!
such perfect shoes :)ReplyDelete
I love the shoes. Beautiful knit jacket, it's really beautiful. I love they way you put all together.ReplyDelete
Would like to visit my blog and mark to follow? I know that you already have a a lot of followers and probably you don't want to follow a brand new blog. But I would love to have you as one of my followers (of couse I'll follow you back) and put some pictures of your looks in my blog.
is it just me, or are those sportsgirl wedges THE most comfortable things ever? or maybe my feet are just numb from wearing heels all the time...ReplyDelete
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you both have such awesome style tastes!ReplyDelete
I love your shoes and your glasses :)
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Olivia :)
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You both look so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
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wow you both have such amazing style. love your shoes and the rosary too! great skirt as well. thanks for coming by my blog! hope you have a great weekend :)ReplyDelete
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ok wow. you two always look so damn gorgeous!ReplyDelete
love the crochet, sequins, cross & shoooeesss!tried them on last week. soooo want them..
you ladies are beautiful!ReplyDelete
LOVE all of your accessories--especially your shoes!
thank you for visiting my blog!
amazing blog, amazing outfits, amazing shoes, amazing pictures AMAZING AMAZING!! iT`S the first tiime on ur blog and i really like it!! i´ll follow u!! xoxoReplyDelete
aah i love both your outfits! i just stumbled upon your blog and it's great!(:ReplyDelete
3rd photo from top : never wana look away photo love the proportions the style everything seem to be perfect on this photo
nicely done <3
Lovley images girls, you style your outfits perfectly :)ReplyDelete
love the grey boots. great post.ReplyDelete
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the sequin skirt, I LOVE IT.ReplyDelete
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both you guys look so cute.. both outfits are really perfect..
You both look gorgeous! I actually spent all day parusing the city trying to find a decent pair of wedges...total fail :( I checked a few stores out online too, but couldn't find anything I liked! Hate when that happens.. Thanks for the comment btw :)ReplyDelete
the outfits are amazing!ReplyDelete
i'm loving the ankle boots!
I seriously can't get over how gorgeous you girls are! your hair is flawless, I WANT!!!ReplyDelete
love the black and white going on in theses and the play of different materials like the sequins and knit cardi!!
xox Vicky
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I love your outfits so much! You both are so beautiful I envy your clothes collection!ReplyDelete
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Girls !! I LOVE IT !!!!! your style is amazing !!!! i'm a big fan !! ;-)ReplyDelete
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love your style and your blog is just amazing :))):*ReplyDelete
Great pics girls, love the lace up wedges. I'm gonna follow you, keep rockin!ReplyDelete
you both look really gorgeous...ReplyDelete
your outfits look perfect... ;)
amazing blog girls :) ..i really like it
Love your outfits girls!!ReplyDelete
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This is such a beautiful outfit :-)ReplyDelete
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Your outfits are stunning!!! :)ReplyDelete
Great blog!
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Great shoes on both of you! And I will have to try that smiling trick at work tomorrow :PReplyDelete
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I love your style!!!ReplyDelete
stunning new header!!!!did you two do the makeup yourself?ReplyDelete
you two are just too gorgeous~!!i wish i were as pretty as you two!!envy!
I'm not sure how two girls can look equally fabulous at the same time but *high five* you did it. Super cute you guysReplyDelete
Major shoe-envy right now!ReplyDelete
Amazing shoes!ReplyDelete
Just came across your blog! It is lovely!
And be sure to visit tomorrow to enter a super cool Kelsi Dagger shoe giveaway!
Hey! You left a message in my fashion blog it was very nice :)ReplyDelete
I love your blog, all your photos are amazing :D
Thank you, it's really very nice, do not hesitate to come back, makes me so happy!ReplyDelete
Of course I spend on your blog, your photos are superb! Really, waw, I love!
Do you think I should translate my text into English to make it easier for some? ♥
I can't believe I have never seen your blog, I love it so much. You both have amazing style. And you are both so gorgeous. I am in love with all your shoes. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. I am definetely following you and thanks for letting me know about your competition. keep in touch. xReplyDelete
Your pictures are always so beautiful.. :) keep it upReplyDelete
Great pics!! you are look amazing!!ReplyDelete
Wow this is realy awesome ! Love it all. Great blog you have. Congratulations.ReplyDelete
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Love love love this post! Your outfits are magnificent, both of you are beautiful and your pictures are lovely :)ReplyDelete
cant decide which pair of shoes i love more! are you two the same shoe size? holy cow id kill for that shoe closet!!!ReplyDelete
i think i love your accessories more than ive ever loved anyone else's before. you always have something black going on. reminds me of my own jewellery choices. love love
Hey Sabo Girls!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for stopping by Neon Blonde it means heaps to recieve some feedback, it'd be great if you could follow Neon Bloglovin! I'm already following Sabo Skirt I love how you both are defining stylish blogging :) keep it up! And keep reading Neon Blonde.
I love that quote/tip on smiling. I'll try and remember it at work tomorrow.ReplyDelete
You guys are gorgeous and I love your accessories. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog.
You ladies are so beautiful. Gorgeous pictures!ReplyDelete
you two look amazing!! and that sequined skirt stole my heart away!ReplyDelete
always looking so stylish ladies (^^)ReplyDelete
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Gadsden area residential sales rose 4.1 percent in 2012. There were 24 more housing units closed in 2012. During the month of December, residential sales declined by 25.4 percent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
With the local unemployment rate below both the state and national level, the hope is that Gadsden's real estate market is poised for gradual improvement in 2013.
Click here to view or print the entire monthly report.
Supply: Gadsden housing inventory totaled 702 units, an increase of 10.9 percent from December 2011. In contrast, December inventory declined by 1.8 percent from the prior month. Historical data indicates that December inventory on average ('07-'11) decreases from the month of November by 2.1 percent. Inventory levels remain at peak levels. The inventory-to-sales ratio in December remains higher than desired at 16.0 months of housing supply. Restated, at December's sales pace, it would take 16.0 months to absorb the current inventory for sale. The market equilibrium (balance between supply and demand) is considered to be approximately 6-7 months so this represents an area where continued improvement would be welcome news.
Pricing: The median selling price in December was $107,336, an increase of 13.0 percent from last December an an increase of 13.3 percent when compared to the prior month. Historical seasonal data ('07-'11) reflects that the December median selling price typically decreases from the month of November by 5.9 percent. See related information on Gadsden's housing affordability index here.
Real estate sales are seasonal and the sales pace slows during the winter quarters resulting in a higher degree of statistical volatility. With that said, through November seventy-six percent (19 of 25) of the local housing markets across the State have experienced year-to-date sales growth from 2011 and that is welcome news for Alabama consumers as well our state's real estate community. As for the latest economic forecast entering the new year, according to Global Insight's most recent short-term outlook, "The economy still has only weak forward momentum. We expect growth in the 1.5–2.0% range in the fourth quarter. Some underlying fundamentals are improving—most importantly, housing. We expect that the fog of uncertainty (US fiscal policy) will gradually clear during 2013, setting the stage for a broad-based improvement in economic growth in 2014."
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Politics / Issue November 1, 2007 №84
711 "CPSU" of the present day
Official name: All-Russian political party United Russia
Ticket leaders: Vladimir Putin
Ideology: loyalty to the President as the national leader, sovereign democracy, support of great-power ambitions
Number: 1,700,000 members
Slogans: Putin's Plan means Victory for Russia; A Proud Future for the Great Power; From Stabilization to Development; We Build Russia that is ready to any Sudden Twists in History.
United Russia party has gone the way equal in long to Vladimir Putin's career. It was started as a social movement made under the aegis of emergency ministry and named Interregional Movement Unity (first letters in Russian version make the word "bears") where the Kremlin and Boris Berezovsky concentrated the remaining supporters and means on the turn of 1999-2000. Now it has come to a state of "another edition of CPSU" with the number of members being frozen at the moment at the point of 1,700,000. The tough form of supporting the clientele, chosen by the present autocrat on 1 October 2007, will probably allow the ruling elite to be re-elect in an old guise for the first time in the new history of the country. During evolution from Choice of Russia to United Russia, the slogans changed from liberal (in West interpretation) to almost paternalistic in Asian tonality. From election to election, the party in power was becoming more left till it came to look like top bureaucracy unit that headed the Soviet Union. Though, the number of Communists in Soviet Union was 18 million and the "bears" are ten times less. But the apparat governing today's Russia - that is equal in composition to that-time "managing and directing" force - is much bigger than that of soviet times.
Three sources, three leaders
The party of protection the Kremlin from people in the street wouldn't exist, if Chubais had managed to talk Yeltsin into saving Stepashin as his successor. But 9 August 1999, after total solar eclipse, two historical events happened in the capital: Evgeny Primakov headed the bloc Motherland All Russia (future party in power) and the cabinet was given to the Secretary of the Security Council Vladimir Putin. That was declaration of war for mutual destruction by top bureaucracy. Electoral "vacuum-cleaner" of Motherland All Russia had absorbed all the significant in the politics, but Berezovsky invented how to shift the "hose of loyalty" to the inlet #2 in the aggregate of Russian super-centralization.
The idea of making a mirroring bloc directed against the ally of left-unitary Motherland by Yuri Luzhkov with governors-separatist All Russia by Mintimer Shaimiev had appeared in the lobby long before Putin became the Yeltsin's successor. For example, Putin's party fellow in Russia Our Home Vladimir Ryzhkov - who headed campaigning center of the party in 1999 – rejected this project first, considering it to be doomed for failure. But he was the first to trumpet about the threat from Kremlin's side when Berezovsky started his touring from governor to governor in a guise of a non-party union of "forceful personalities". 4 November it was "bears" headed by Sergei Shoigu who made their founding convention of the movement Unity. And a month later Putin answered the question who he would poll for at the Duma election. The "electoral wonder" was soon to come after that.
Primakov's and Luzhkov's movement – with lack of support by ORT and RTR TV channels – came to finish third after CPRF (Communist Party of Russia) and pro-Putin's movement. Our Home Russia managed to bring only a couple of single seat deputies to the parliament. An attempt of electing speaker from opposition (Primakov, for example) was suppressed with a "bear's grace". And soon Putin got rid of the word "acting" in his President's status, having won the presidential election where no strong competitor could oppose him.
A year later the formula of the ruling class changed again. Shoigu, Luzhkov and Shaimiev became co-chairs of the all-Russian Union named Unity and Motherland, which was later given a new name United Russia. Observers defined the difference between Soviet Communist Party and United Russia this way: "they just changed Lenin's portrait for the bear's one". Boris Gryzlov was appointed to head the new party. Having won in the Duma election of 2003, the party transferred him from interior minister position to that of the chair of Duma. After that, Russian parliament was no place for discussion any more.
United Russia is different from other parties in power in the new world history. Firstly, it was created for satisfying needs of one person. Secondly, it exploits the energy of conservative resistance through calling itself the force that saves the country on the verge of ruin. In Spain of 30-s last century Falanga lead by Francisco Franko was such a force. That party was created by colonial war in Morocco. First Prime Ministers came out of that party's remnants in democracy too, but that was much later. In Russia, the Second Chechen War gave birth – with emergency ministry as midwife – to the party that was meant to restrain regional separatism and revive the dignity of the country. There are similar parties in Turkey and Georgia. The party of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan (former mayor of Istanbul) has quite close to us name the Party of Justice and Development. Turkish abbreviation of the party can be also read as White. After it came to power, its offices are springing up everywhere in the country. The "white" party has elected Islamist Abdullah Gul the President of the temporal Republic. It is going to change Constitution, extending the term of office for the Head of state and it is about to start a military campaign against Iraqi Kurdistan. Militarist expansion to the autonomies of former Soviet Republic of Georgia are also characteristic of Mikhail Saakashvili's party United National Movement that is in control of the country's policy.
Range of sponsors
Brand of "Berezovsky's party" is easier to be ignored, than to be washed away. According to official version of United Russia, Berezovsky was rather fundraiser, than sponsor and ideologist for the party. He and Roman Abramovich were single seat deputies in the Unity group for too short period to be associated with the "bears". And later, when "their" President fixed well in the Kremlin, they didn't have any problems with money at all. At the convention of the party's supporters, the oligarch Vladimir Potanin delivered speeches in such BOID manner that could be appropriate for the former deputy living now in London or that from the city of Anadyr. During campaigning 2003, United Russia had even people from YUKOS, despite the fact the devastation of the corporation had been going on. That ended up in striking off the deputies from the disgraced company. As for the money, it was just expropriated.
Hypothetic country
Living in Putin's Russia it would be silly to ask what the country will be like after United Russia gets all the power. Billboards with totemic animal abound in the environment so greatly that it may scare the hell out of one. It appears that United Russia members are building up a society of confident about their future citizens, rooting in them the psychology of success. Personal success for themselves and historical for the people. This is how they understand the sovereign democracy: this is our country and we will exploit it by ourselves. As for others, they will live in "accordance with the law".
Putin's Plan paints a country in rapid progress for the next four years. Russia is a unique civilization. Combining of intellectual potential and resource base is to extend the "cultural space" and protect the language and traditions. The economy will be developing through innovations and investments in science, infrastructure and technology. National projects, and state corporations plus strengthening of military-industrial establishment will provide "proud place in the multi-polar world".
The Russia, chosen by the "bears" is a strong democratic state. Along with that, it is paternalist and socially oriented one. The right by people to decide their own destiny is a special provision, which means no import of "colored" revolutions. Spiritual and moral potential of multi-national Russian society seems to be even more important than market economy, as strengthening of civil identity will require great effort of ideological brainwashing. If the country is going to be prepared for "any sudden twists in the history", it means something like a besieged fortress. The new Russia, able not only to protect one's own interests, but also take responsibility for securing global stability, must have appropriate image, that of a concentrated super power.
Latest convention
To make the convention in Gostiny Dvor is in ST Petersburg's style. But in the city on the Neva Gostiny Dvor is just a big shopping center, while in the City on the Moskva it is also a stage for show. Well, the performance was bad, but no one could say like Stanislavski "I don't believe it", as the winning party made roughly and obviously the claim to have majority in the Parliament, not wanting to share the fruit of the reform made only in its own favor. The "CPSU" of the present day has many mother's marks and some of them are democratic. For example, the list of 600 candidates is going to be made only of "locomotives": people poll for leaders and real deputies will be supers hidden behind the curtain. In Moscow Duma election 2005 the "bears" won the victory in the same way: central ticket was lead by the mayor, and the regional were led by prefects. And now who can remember who votes in the Moscow Duma! Today's ticket of the first three party's leaders consists of only one person. And that person arouses no doubts about who is the only mouthpiece of the party. Of the sovereign.
Sergei Mulin
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"In 2010, MAASA will mark the 50th anniversary of American Studies with a conference examining generative moments and regenerative possibilities in scholarship about culture and society in the U.S. This milestone arrives at a time of economic upheaval and self-reflection not only for the U.S. as a nation among other nations, but also for educational institutions and individual departments. Thus, this anniversary provides an opportunity to critically examine American Studies and American Studies as sites for producing ideas about what it means to study America: What is "American Studies" eliding or omitting as it constructs "America" as an object of inquiry? What does it privilege? As departments and institutions downsize, expand, and rethink their missions, questions about the purpose and possibilities of interdisciplinary inquiry become critical. Taking the archive represented by fifty years of American Studies as a starting point—but not an endpoint—we hope to thoughtfully investigate the political, cultural, and economic ramifications attending current and past paradigms for studying "America.
In addition, the conference will honor the retirement of David Katzman, longtime editor of the journal American Studies, and author of Before the Ghetto: Black Detroit in the Nineteenth Century (1973); Seven Days a Week: Women and Domestic Service in Industrializing America (1978); 3 edited collections; and, with Mary Beth Norton and William M. Tuttle, People and a Nation (1982).
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A firm competing for a contract at Charleston International Airport withdrew its offer Wednesday after questions about Charleston County Aviation Authority board members' involvement in recommending subcontractors in its bid.
Columbia-based Michael Baker Corp., the firm hired by the airport as its program manager for the $200 million makeover of the airport's terminal building, decided to withdraw as one of two bidders for the construction administration and inspection contract, the firm announced during an airport committee meeting.
Its letter to airport officials did not give a reason for the withdrawal.
Baker officials confirmed last week that recommendations by certain Aviation Authority members were included in its proposal, and Aviation Authority Chairman Andy Savage launched an independent probe to determine which board members might be involved.
After Wednesday's meeting, Savage said Baker's withdrawal would not affect his inquiry and he plans to issue a report on his findings.
The airport panel charged with vetting vendors decided not to award the contract to the other firm, Fentress Architects of Colorado, the company designing the airport overhaul.
Instead, they decided Fentress and Baker should reconcile differences in their proposals to avoid further construction delays and report back to the committee as soon as possible.
The airport is about to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion that includes adding six new gates, a third baggage carousel, consolidated security checkpoints, a dome over the lobby, a new rental car pavilion, relocated offices and numerous other changes by September 2015.
Reach Warren L. Wise at 937-5524 or twitter.com/warrenlancewise.


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Perfection Is Achieved
La perfection est atteinte non quand il ne reste rien à ajouter, mais quand il ne reste rien à enlever...
This translates as
Perfection is attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away...
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The full page on which this quote originates will be of interest to readers of this site and is quoted here in the interests of fair use.
In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away, when a body has been stripped down to its nakedness.
It results from this that perfection of invention touches hands with absence of invention, as if that line which the human eye will follow with effortless delight were a line that had not been invented but simply discovered, had in the beginning been hidden by nature and in the end been found by the engineer. There is an ancient myth about the image asleep in the block of marble until it is carefully disengaged by the sculptor. The sculptor must himself feel that he is not so much inventing or shaping the curve of breast or shoulder as delivering the image from its prison.
In this spirit do engineers, physicists concerned with thermodynamics, and the swarm of preoccupied draughtsmen tackle their work. In appearance, but only in appearance, they seem to be polishing surfaces and refining away angles, easing this joint or stabilizing this wing, rendering these parts invisible, so that in the end there is no longer a wing hooked to a framework but a form flawless in its perfection, completely disengaged from its matrix, a sort of spontaneous whole, its parts mysteriously fused together and resembling in their unity a poem.
Meanwhile, startling as it is that all visible evidence of invention should have been refined out of this instrument and that there should be delivered to us an object as natural as a pebble polished by the waves, it is equally wonderful that he who uses this instrument should be able to forget that it is a machine.
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There is not a single English translation for this French quote. I've seen it as "Perfection is attained", "Perfection has been attained", etc. Perhaps DeSaintExuperyOnPerfection
would be a better
You're right, "attained" is better. I originally named this page
so references to it could easily be used in conversation, but feel free to re-name it.
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This call for papers solicits original research to explore the politics of contention and consensus through spatial forms and practices. These broad categories of political activity will comprise the two primary sections of an edited volume focused on the production of space as a mode of political consciousness, representation and engagement. The binary is not intended to be limiting. Submitted essays may alternatively address the process of moving between these political activities or indeed a purposeful withdrawal from either mode of political engagement. The binary is introduced here in recognition that contested spaces are attended to more often than spaces of consensus – and it is our intention to focus as equally on spaces of deliberation, negotiation, reconciliation and commemoration as on spaces of protest, occupation, segregation and neglect.
We are interested in research both contemporary and historical, from a variety of geographical contexts, and from scholars immersed in design practice, the humanities and the social sciences. The primary aim of the edited volume is pedagogical: to serve as a reader for undergraduate students, to aid the research of postgraduate students, and to reinvigorate and substantiate interdisciplinary directions in design education, research and practice. It is therefore intended for wide distribution. The book will present a dialog between canonical texts from political and architectural theorists, and essays selected from this Call for Papers. Altogether, this scholarship will provide theoretical and comparative perspectives to articulate the myriad means by which space is political and politics is spatial.
Selected essays for this edited volume will prioritize the following:
1. A 'spatial epistemology' approach to the analysis of political views and activities. For example, researchers may choose to focus on:
a. METHODOLOGY of analyzing (i.e. How do we know politics through space? Or, to repeat the above, how is space political, and how is politics spatial? What tools of analysis are unique to spatial studies of politics?); or
b. SPACES that articulate the political vibrancy and/ or instability of the built environment (i.e. What knowledge of politics is produced through space; and What knowledge of space is produced through politics? How have the politics of contention and consensus affected our built environment, and vice versa? ).
2. Research oriented toward an analysis of:
a. CONTENTIOUS POLITICS, which includes but is not limited to the range of political activity from protest, occupation, segregation and neglect; or the
b. POLITICS OF CONSENSUS, which again includes but is not limited to the range of political activity from deliberation, negotiation, reconciliation, and commemoration.
Submission Logistics:
The edited volume, 'On the Spatial Epistemology of Politics, or How We Know Politics Through Space: Essays for Design Studies,' is funded in part by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, and is co-edited by Harvard PhD candidates Delia Wendel and Fallon Samuels Aidoo.
Submissions due: 07 January 2013
Submit via our website: www.spaceandpolitics.org
Submissions should be comprised of:
a) 250 word ABSTRACT that identifies how the essay addresses points 1 and 2 above;
b) 3000 to 7000 word ESSAY;
c) 200 word professional BIO.
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Question: Can I be required to be a union member or pay dues to a union?
Answer: You may not be required to be a union member. But, if you do not work in a Right to Work state, you may be required to pay union fees.
Employment relations for almost all private sector employees (other than those in the airline and railroad industries) are covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) [1].
Under the NLRA, you cannot be required to be a member of a union or pay it any monies as a condition of employment unless the collective bargaining agreement between your employer and your union contains a provision requiring all employees to either join the union or pay union fees.
Even if there is such a provision in the agreement, the most that can be required of you is to pay the union fees (generally called an "agency fee.") Most employees are not told by their employer and union that full union membership cannot lawfully be required. In Pattern Makers v. NLRB, 473 U.S. 95 (1985) [2], the United States Supreme Court held that union members have the right to resign their union membership at any time.
If you are not a member, you are still fully covered by the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated between your employer and the union, and the union is obligated to represent you. Any benefits that are provided to you by your employer pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement (e.g., wages, seniority, vacations, pensions, health insurance)are not affected by your nonmembership. (If the union offers some "members-only" benefits, you might be excluded from receiving those.) If you are not a member, you may not be able to participate in union elections or meetings, vote in collective bargaining ratification elections, or participate in other "internal" union activities. However, you cannot be disciplined by the union for anything you do while not a member.
The Supreme Court, in Communication Workers v. Beck, 487 U.S. 735 (1988) [3], a lawsuit that was supported by the Foundation, ruled that objecting nonmembers cannot be required to pay union dues. The most that nonmembers can be required to pay is an agency fee that equals their share of what the union can prove is its costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment with their employer.
Except in extraordinary cases, the union's costs of collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment do not equal the dues amount.
Beck makes clear that nonmembers required to pay union fees as a condition of employment have a right under the NLRA to object and obtain a reduction of their compulsory payments so that they do not include union expenses for purposes other than collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.
If you would like to get an idea of the kind of union expenses which are not chargeable to nonmembers, click here [4].
The United States Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia Circuit, in Abrams v. Communications Workers, 59 F.3d 1373 (D.C. Cir. 1995) [5], another lawsuit that was supported by the Foundation, took the position, correctly we think, that private sector unions under the NLRA must comply with the procedural requirements imposed on public employee unions by the United States Supreme Court in Chicago Teachers Union v. Hudson, 475 U.S. 292 (1986) [6]. However, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency which has the primary responsibility for enforcing the NLRA, in California Saw and Knife Works, 320 N.L.R.B. 224 (1995), enforced, 133 F.3d 1012 (7th Cir. 1998), ruled that only some of the requirements of Hudson apply under the NLRA. At this time, the NLRB only requires unions to provide the following procedures to safeguard your right to pay no more than a limited agency fee:
If the union does not provide you with these procedures, or if you want to challenge the amount the union claims from you as an agency fee, you can either bring a lawsuit in federal court for breach of the union's duty of fair representation or file an unfair labor practice charge with the nearest NLRB regional office. However, any such lawsuit or unfair labor practice charge must be filed within six (6) months of the conduct of which you complain. If you file a duty of fair representation lawsuit, you will need an attorney. If you file an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, and the General Counsel issues a complaint on your charge, the NLRB will provide a lawyer to litigate the charge.
However, the NLRB-provided lawyer represents what NLRB and its General Counsel consider to be important "public interests." You can have your own lawyer representing your interests, but the NLRB General Counsel decides what issues to litigate, and you cannot force the General Counsel to litigate an issue he wants to leave out.
If you work primarily in a Right to Work state [7], except on certain federal property, you not only have the right to refrain from becoming a union member, you cannot be required to pay dues or an agency fee to the union unless you choose to join the union. Employees who work on federal property may or may not be protected by their state's Right to Work law, depending on specific circumstances.
If you would like to see a list of the 25 Right to Work states, click here [8].
In addition to the rights discussed above (concerning ways to limit your association with the union), you should also remember that private sector employees covered by the NLRA have the right to seek a "deauthorization" election, which completely nullifies the compulsory unionism clause in the collective bargaining contract and eliminates ALL dues requirements. For more information on this option, click here [9].
[1] http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/29/151.shtml
[2] http://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/473/95/
[3] http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=487&invol=735
[4] http://www.nrtw.org/nce.htm
[5] http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-dc-circuit/1320873.html
[6] http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=475&invol=292
[7] http://www.nrtw.org/rtws.htm
[8] http://www.nrtw.org/rtws.htm
[9] http://www.nrtw.org/d/deauth.htm
[10] http://www.nrtw.org/a/RTWresignIntro.htm
[11] http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_3_p.htm
[12] http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_4_p.htm
[13] http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_5_p.htm
[14] http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_6.htm
[15] http://www.nrtw.org/a/a_7_p.htm


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This wide waist belt by BOSS features a bold, two-toned leather weave. A solid border and rounded pin buckle complete this standout look.
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- Two-toned goat leather weave
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I am the mother of three daughters, my muses. My own mother taught me to sew and knit. I love to create beautiful things and celebrations for my family, just as she did, and I journal these pursuits ...
I am the mother of three daughters, my muses. My own mother taught me to sew and knit. I love to create beautiful things and celebrations for my family, just as she did, and I journal these pursuits on my blog, www.AestheticNest.comRead More » View all patterns by designer (2) »
What is more classic than the bateau neck top? I have always loved the simple, enigmatic shape. Sporty yet feminine on girls, strong yet casual on boys. Practically a requirement for the seaside but perfect for school days too. It's as comfortable as a t-shirt but with a bit more tailoring. The three-quarter sleeves bridge the seasons. What could be better?
This Bateau Neck Top pattern includes a design for the classic as well as some modern options. Make it in lightweight or medium cotton knits , fleece, or even boiled wool. Add pockets, a ruffle around the neck, or buttons up the back. The buttoned version can even be made in woven fabrics. With a variety of bottoms it is practically a year-round wardrobe. And cute too!
The Bateau Neck Top pattern is a premium quality children's sewing pattern and includes:
--Digitally graded and drafted pattern for sizes 18 months to 10 years
--Markings, instructions and an assembly guide for easily printing and assembling the 14 page pattern
--Full-color photo tutorial for sewing the top
--Pattern and Instructions for the Classic Bateau Neck Top plus four variations:
--Bateau Neck Top with Pockets
--Ruffled Bateau Neck Top
--Pleated Bateau Neck Top
--Button-Back Bateau Neck Top
--Tips for sewing with knits (the Classic Bateau Neck Top is a great first knit project!)
This pattern is suitable for sewing with knits. (The Button-Back Bateau Neck Top can also be sewn with woven fabrics.)
The Classic Bateau Neck Top can be made for girls and boys!
This pattern was tested by over a dozen sewers in the US, Europe and Australia--it's suitable to print and use!
For more information about this pattern please visit my pattern page at: http://www.aestheticnest.com/2013/07/sewing-bateau-neck-top-pattern-giveaway.html
Thank you for your interest. Happy sewing!


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Eddie Murphy is famous for his wicked smile and inimitable laugh. But on the Los Angeles set of Dreamgirls last year the 45-year-old comedy legend seemed, frankly, glum. Anguished by the end of his 12-year-marriage to former model Nicole Mitchell (they have five children), there were days when "he'd come to [work] and have to leave," says Dreamgirls director Bill Condon. "What he was going through, it was just too difficult."
Now it seems Murphy is happy at last. From 48 Hours (1982) to Shrek 2 (2004) his comedies have grossed an astounding $2 billion-plus worldwide; but Murphy's performance in Dreamgirls as James "Thunder" Early, a James Brown-type singer bent on self-destruction, may well be the role of his lifetime. It has already earned him a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors' Guild award–and he's the front-runner for this year's Oscar as Best Supporting Actor. And even though his latest comedy, Norbit, isn't getting critical acclaim, it is a hit at the box office. And, what's more, he's got a new red carpet date to share the good times with: Tracey Edmonds, 39, a TV producer and the ex-wife of music mogul Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Edmonds has kept Murphy "glowing," says Norbit director Brian Robbins. "I'm so happy for him. To see where he was a year ago and to see him now–what a difference a year makes, huh?"
Indeed, before Edmonds, Murphy was seeing Spice Girl Melanie Brown, but that relationship ended in acrimony. Brown, who is eight months pregnant, has claimed Murphy is the father of her child. He has denied it and wants a paternity test. Murphy had also gone through a tumultuous divorce from Mitchell—which led to custody issues over their children Bella, 4, Zola, 7, Shayne, 12, Myles, 14, and Bria, 17. (The couple have since agreed to joint custody.) Ironically the turmoil in his life actually helped Murphy's performance in Dreamgirls. "He said, 'God I wish I was making just the most incredibly dark drama because I can bring it all to the role,'" says Condon. "He was eager to take the pain he was feeling and expose it, not hide it."
The result is a gripping portrayal that, says costar Jamie Foxx, made Murphy "dangerous again." Since then, says Norbit costar Thandie Newton, "It's like he's starting over." The man Dreamgirls pal Jennifer Hudson calls "very timid and shy" has been enjoying quality time with Edmonds, whom he met through friends. At the Sundance film festival in January, "they were in amazing spirits, laughing and sweet," says an observer. Neither is in a hurry to settle down–"We're having fun"–Edmonds, who has two sons with her ex, told PEOPLE. But an unusually candid Murphy accepted his SAG award on Jan. 28 by thanking her for "fixing everything that was broken."
"For him, professionally and emotionally, he's in a fantastic place," says Robbins. What's next? The Brooklyn-born actor plans to work on a long-cherished project–making a fourth Beverly Hills Cop–and he's relishing his first Oscar nomination no matter what happens. "I've just been happy," he said recently, "nonstop happy since all this has been happening." And as Robbins notes, "It's about time."
Eddie Murphy: Living the Dream
Amy Elisa Keith/L.A Champ Clark/L.A
updated 02/26/2007 AT 01:00 AM EST
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Main Collection
The Main Collection (2nd floor of the Oboler Library) is the major circulating collection and most of the library books are here. As of 2006, this collection consisted of more than 497,000 volumes stored on 12,083 full shelves -- that is 36,249 linear feet of shelving or almost 7 miles of books! The Main Collection supports the curricular research and recreational reading needs of the university community.
How to Search for Books
Books can be located by doing an author, title, keyword or subject search in the Library Catalog.


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Injecting the arts into science, math, engineering and technology encourages students to think creatively and critically in traditional STEM subjects that, until the recent and widespread adoption of new standards, didn't often encourage students to think outside the box.
A carnival with a twist is coming to the West coast this spring. Instead of eating cotton candy and riding Ferris wheels, students will navigate a laser maze and measure their strength in volts—all while learning engineering skills.
The STEAM Carnival was created by Two Bit Circus, a Los Angeles-based engineering and entertainment company that creates high-tech games for clients like Intel and the arcade restaurant Dave & Buster's.
Today's students encounter art in many aspects of everyday life. From the icons representing the applications on their smartphone to the paintings hung on the walls of a museum, the arts teach our students to interpret information. But art also instills skill sets for students pursuing any field of study.
These days, no discipline stands on its own. Visuals can simplify complex data in science in the same way that mathematics can structure appealing rhythmic patterns in music.


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Another game against a weak opponent, another dropped result. The Blues are making a habit of dominating the stat sheet but failing to show up on the scoreboard. They're also dropping precious, precious points against teams at the bottom of the Western Conference.
Jake Allen received the hook after allowing three goals on seven shots. The move was destined to send a message but it failed to rally the troops as the Blues fell by a disappointing score of three to zero.
The loss to Edmonton was the first home loss for the Blues in the month of March. They are now 4-1-0 at Scottrade in March, but they can improve this record on Thursday vs. LA.
Jake Allen deserved better. He allowed three goals on seven shots, but realistically, how many can you pin directly on the goaltender? I'd say one, but I think a solid argument could be made that Allen wasn't to blame for any of the three he allowed. In fact, Allen made a strong save on a breakaway, only to find the rebound buried by Edmonton because there wasn't a St. Louis defenseman in the picture to clear it out.
The Blues outshot Edmonton 43-19, but walked away with a 3-0 loss. Zero goals on 43 shots. Crazy.
David Perron seems to be involved in more negative plays than positive ones. Whether it's a turnover or simply a bad pass, it seems like he's often making more bad plays than good ones. This might just be my perception, but it's safe to say he is taking way too many penalties and is making way too many errant passes.
In their last four games the Blues have forced 140 shots while allowing 74. They own a 1-3 record.
Breaking that down, the Blues have fired 43-38-25-34, for an average of 35 shots a night. They've allowed an average of 18.5. Again, they're just 1-3 despite dominating the statistics.
Nice to see the Fox Sports Midwest broadcast team recognize what's truly wrong with the Blues. There are times when a team deserves to be called out for their mistakes, and the entire FSMW crew was blunt and honest in their analysis. Too many other broadcast teams out there make excuses for their players/team. FSMW isn't one of them.
Speaking of Fox Sports, the baseball promos are up and running. Brace yourself, hockey fans. Baseball is almost here and it means we'll be seeing lots and lots of Cardinals coverage and commercials during Blues broadcasts.
Alex Steen led the Blues with seven shots against Edmonton. Both Vladimir Sobotka and Vladimir Tarasenko took five shots each.
The Blues dropped a total of four points to two of the worst teams in the Western Conference in a matter of three days. This inability to put away even the weakest teams doesn't bode well for the upcoming playoff push.
Menards must have spent a fortune in advertising. I see commercials nearly every break for their stores. There's just one problem – there isn't a Menards close to St. Louis. In fact, the closest ones are in Jefferson City, Cape and Springfield, Illinois. Doesn't seem like the wisest use of ad dollars.
In terms of pure intensity and emotion, the Blues didn't flip the switch until they were trailing by three. Where's this emotion and passion in a close or a tie game? Why wait until it's too late?
Alex Pietrangelo now owns a (-5) plus/minus, second worst on the team behind Jaden Schwartz (-9). You could make a strong argument that Pietrangelo hasn't played nearly as well as was expected from a man that was believed to be a Norris contender. This might make contract talks with the defenseman pretty interesting.
A reminder, the Blues and Ameren are hosting a Tweet-Up on Wednesday, the 27th. Sort of odd that they're holding one on a day where there isn't a game to watch and you know, Tweet about, but it's cool that they are putting something together. Kevin Shattenkirk is supposed to be in attendance.
Vladimir Tarasenko had some nifty moves in this one and several quality chances. He sort of slipped off the radar prior to and just after his injury, but he's starting to show some of that flair that got the hockey world buzzing back when the season started.
If you're a fan of the Kentucky Derby, the race is coming up sooner than you might realize, sitting on May 4th. If you're interested, here's some 2013 Kentucky Derby betting options as well as the horses list for KY Derby 2013. I've never personally gotten into horse racing, but there's obviously a huge market for it.


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Recently an issue has come to the surface regarding the netting above the glass at the ends of hockey rinks.
The issue was brought back up after a pucking went into the netting but was not seen by the officials. Many players on the ice who did see it assumed that the play was dead and let up.
The result was a goal scored that, under current rules regarding the netting, should have been waived off. Instead, it was allowed to stand due to the rules of what is re-viewable.
The issue is whether or not the netting should be considered out of play.
There are those, such as Bill Clement and Red Wings commentator Mickey Redmond, who have advocated a change in the rules to allow play to continue.
With all due respect, that is the dumbest idea I have heard in a long time.
The only reason the netting was put there was to protect the fans. A puck that goes over the glass is out of play. Further, a puck shot over the glass from the defensive zone is an automatic delay of game penalty.
Putting the nets in play would mean that if you shot a puck over the glass to the side, where there is no netting, you get a penalty. But if you toss it up in the net, it's okay.
They could argue that tossing the puck into the netting is different because the puck stays in play. But really, it would be a cheap way of escaping pressure by the other team because it would slow play down enough to recover.
The other issue it would affect is the new icing rule.
Today, the team that ices the puck cannot change the players on the ice. If a team can ice the puck high into the net and give themselves a good chance to beat the other team to the puck or switch lines before the icing is called, more teams will start the high dump and icing will again be used to slow the game down.
Both of these rules that would be impacted were put in place to speed up the pace of the game. Changing them to allow the netting to be in play would wipe away those gains and produce an adverse effect.
While Arena Football has a fan base and can be an exciting game, it is not the NFL. Do we, as fans, really want to see hockey played with pucks being fired off the netting?
NHL: Should Netting Be Considered out of Play?
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MH17 crash
No distress call from downed plane, says Najib
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak has confirmed that the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 which went down in Eastern Ukraine did not give out a distress call.
He said the flight route was declared safe by International Civil Aviation Organisation and International Air Transport Association stated that the airspace MH17 was traversing was not subject to restrictions.
He said that Ukranian authorities believed that the plane was shot down but that Malaysia was unable to verify this at this moment.
"If it is confirmed that the plane is shot down, then the perpetrators must be brought to justice," he told a press conference at the Sama Sama hotel in Sepang.
He said that the Ukranian president had confirmed negotiations with rebels for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.
Najib also confirmed that he had spoken to US President Obama and they had agreed that an international team should have full access to the crash site, and that no one was to move any debris including the black box.
"This is a tragic day in what has already been a tragic year for Malaysia. The flight's passengers were from many nations but we are all united in grief,' said Najib.
Flight MH17 disappeared from radar screens in eastern Ukraine at around 1415 GMT, hours after the Boeing 777, bound for Kuala Lumpur, had taken off from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
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The Mountaineer Military Museum at 345 Center Ave. in Weston recently announced its annual "Vet-together," set May 26.
The event takes place on the museum grounds, beginning approximately noon. Last year's event was attended by approximately 200 veterans, representing every major war, conflict and engagement from the D-Day landing of World War II to Afghanistan, and everything in between.
Visitors will be able to see many various military vehicles, several outside static displays (weather permitting), and tour the numerous displays in the museum.
This year, the museum will have a special historical presentation on the national anthem. Francis Scott Key, portrayed by Dr. Michael T. George, will tell the exciting story of the battle of Ft. McHenry and events that led to the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner." This inspirational and moving presentation has been acclaimed by people nationwide.
George is the president and CEO of PatriotHistory.org, an organization he founded, whose mission is to inspire people to embrace the values and characteristics displayed throughout the founding history of the United States. His presentation motivates all Americans young and old to emulate these hardworking individuals who became extraordinary leaders with honor, integrity and character.
George has been doing motivational and inspirational speaking for more than 10 years, and he specializes in training people to become leaders through retelling events that occurred during the founding of America. More information about him is available at www.patriothistory.org.
Following George's presentation, veterans and visitors will hear the "The Star Spangled Banner," sung by Renee Warner of Buckhannon.
Museum owners Ron and Barb McVaney invite everyone to attend this event, including all veterans groups, military vehicle collectors, military-era re-enactors, veterans motorcycle clubs, school groups, etc.
More information is available by calling 304-472-3943 or 304-516-0800.


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My first thought is that part of the reason I keep repeating the same goal is that it is so important to me, and for the most part I try different ways of getting there. It is how I quit smoking. I quit so many times I cannot even being to count. In the end I had to admit that I was not quitting, just stopping. It was a daily decision, and I created new habits and stayed away from those situations which made me want one. And now after 21 years, I can actually have one and not start it backup again. That is what i use as my inspiration for my relationship with food and health and weight.
I need to get on to making those lists.


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Registrar Offices
Administrative Services Building
65 Davidson Road
Rooms 200-A, B, F, L
Busch Campus
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8096
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
Office of the Undergraduate Registrar, New Brunswick
Veterans Educational BenefitsThe United States Veterans Administration operates various educational assistance programs for eligible veterans, war orphans, surviving spouses or children of veterans killed while on duty with the Armed Forces, disabled veterans, dependents of veterans with service related total disability, and certain members of the selected reserve.
Students who wish to use veterans' educational benefits must identify themselves to the Office of the Registrar so that proper enrollment certification procedures can be initiated for the following entitlement programs. If you don't know what Chapter you are claiming, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (1-888-442-4551).
- Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve National Guard
- Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
- Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 33 Post 9/11
- Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Benefits
More information is available to all veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Enrollment Certification Procedures: If You Are Applying for Benefits for the First Time
Certification Procedures If You Are a Continuing Student
- Apply for Financial Aid: http://studentaid.rutgers.edu
- Send a Request for Enrollment Certification Form to the VA School Certiifying Official each semester you wish to claim VA educational benefits.
Retroactive Enrollment Certification and Payment
Students have one year from the beginning date of their training in
which to file an application and to receive benefits. The VA will only
pay educational assistance allowance retroactively for school
enrollment periods up to one year prior to the date the claim and
certification of enrollment are received in the VA regional processing
Payment Procedures and Information
New and transfer students can expect to begin receiving VA funding,
including book and housing stipends (BAH), approximately four to eight
weeks from the date the certification is submitted to the VA. Remember
that the payment is made to the student for the number of days the
student is certified for the month. If a student is certified for a
whole month, the full monthly benefit is paid. If the student is only
certified for part of the month, the benefit is prorated.
Payment usually comes between the 1st and 15th of each month and is paid for the previous month. The VA does not consider a check as late until after the 10th of the month. Inquiries regarding check status or other payment issues may be made directly to the VA at: 1-888-442-4551.
Students planning to train under Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve, Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, or Chapter 35 Survivors & Dependents, are required by the University to pay in advance for tuition, fees, books, and suppplies when due. Students, in turn, receive an allowance for each month of schooling based upon credit hours enrolled.
Students receiving educational benefits under Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Chapter 33 Post 9/11 will have their tuition and fees paid (part or full) depending on eligibility, directly to the University.
Monthly Certification of Attendance - WAVE
All students who are receiving Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve, Chapter
1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), or Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill benefits MUST verify their enrollment monthly to
receive payment. This verification can be done either by using the Web
Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) application at: https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or by using the Automated Telephone System (IVR) at: 1-877-823-2378.
Pay Rates
For a list of current pay rates, visit the VA Education Website at: http://gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.html
Enrollment Certification Regulations and Student Responsibility
The State Approving Agency (SAA) approves programs and courses of
instruction so that educational benefits may be paid to eligible
students under the programs administered by the DVA. Therefore,
students must be admitted as matriculated and pursuing an approved
program of study for enrollment certification of VA benefits. Students
are also expected to make satisfactory academic progress toward
completion of a degree. Any changes in enrollment including change of
major, change of course, course deletions, and complete or partial
withdrawals must be reported in writing to the Registrar's VA School
Certifying Official via: email@example.com for Undergraduate students or email@example.com for Graduate students.
Failure to comply with the official school withdrawal procedure may affect both past and future benefits. Payment of benefits will not be allowed for any course in which a non-punitive grade is assigned. Payment will not be allowed for repeated courses which were previously transfered or previously had a passing grade assigned. Payment will not be allowed for courses not required in a degree program.
It is the student's responsibility to make sure tuition and fees are paid in full.
Military Leave Policy
Rutgers' Policy for Military Leave, Academic Credit, and Tuition
Refunds for undergraduate and graduate students who are called to
active duty is explained on the following link (http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section10/10.3.5-current.pdf).
If you are called to active duty, inform your school's dean and the VA
School Certifying Official. Failure to comply could result in you
incurring a debt to the VA.
Stay Informed
Join the Rutgers Student Veterans Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/RUSERVS) for veterans information. Learn more about Rutgers Veteran's Services at: http://veterans.rutgers.edu
Office of the Undergraduate Registrar
VA School Certifying Official
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road, Administrative Services Bldg., Room 200B
Busch Campus
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8096
Phone: (848)445-2757
Fax: (732)445-4238
Email: email@example.com
Office of the Graduate Registrar
VA School Certifying Official
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road, Administrative Services Bldg., Room 200F
Busch Campus
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8096
Phone: (848)445-2757
Fax: (732)445-0700
Email: email@example.com