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I'm JT. I love traveling and experiencing different cultures. We're all the same but different.
Love to sight see but eating where the locals eat is better.
I was a swimmer in highschool. Went to Nationals my Jr-Senior Summer.
I was a gym rat in college and played Rugby my senior year.
I love food! I always have the Food Network or the Travel Channel on when I'm at home.
Unwrapped has been a childhood favorite.
Now it's Man vs. Food
I don't smoke.
I drink socially.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I surfed in Tokyo and had a amazing experience. I've been to meetups/hosted and it's been a great meeting people around the world.
I love to travel and to experience the true attractions of each location not just the touristy spots.
Marathons, Scuba Diving, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Any kind of Sport, Watching the stars/sunset/sunrise/moonrise
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- sports
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Music, Movies, and Books
It's Not About The Bike -L.Armstrong
Currently Reading: Wild At Heart- John Eldredge
Music. From country to techno but I mostly listen to alternative.
OAR, John Mayer, Vertical Horizon, Dishwalla, Jack Johnson, Matt Nathanson, The Calling, Anberlin, The Script
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I backpacked Europe Christmas 09.
Ramstein Germany, Heidelberg Germany, Amsterdam Netherlands, Brugge Belgium, Anthorpen Belgium, Brussels Belgium, Paris France, Normandy France, Munich Germany.
Backpacked China in '10.
Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong with a stop in Tokyo as well.
Backpacked Cambodia/Thailand/S.Korea'13
Countries I've Visited
Bangladesh, Belgium, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Countries I've Lived In
Bahrain, Japan, United States


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Kerry LowLow has created a catchy jingle that mocks low-fat food commercials.
Cheese spread company Kerry LowLow has created a video called "Adland Gal" that mocks the cliched women we see in diet commercials. On its Facebook page, the company questions the stereotypes we're exposed to on TV, saying: "What is it with food ads aimed at women? Why do they bombard us with cliches? Why do they presume that all women have a negative relationship with food?"
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I have it: 100 I had it: 62 I want it: 84
Dior Star by Christian Dior is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Dior Star was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Beatrice Piquet. Top notes are mandarin orange, petitgrain and bergamot; middle notes are peony and honeysuckle; base notes are almond and musk.
Perfume rating: 3.73 out of 5 with 113 votes.
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I was expecting a "star" power perfume but this is a twinkling little star. It smells really soft and sweet with pink peony flowers, a bit of honeysuckle, some citrus and a hint of white musk. It's clean, soapy, really easy to wear. It's casual and something to wear to work every day or anywhere without making a statement. When it begins it smells like a man's aftershave because that bergamot orange is pretty sharp. Then it softens into a floral note of peony. There's almonds too but it's not a big player. This is just a very light fresh and cool perfume to wear on a hot day.
Fragrance Review For Star Christian Dior
Top Notes: Mandarin Orange Petit Grain Bergamot
Middle Notes: Peony Honeysuckle
Base Notes: Almond Musk
Fresh easy to wear citrusy floral. This was quite a surprise to me. I was expecting something more from Dior. It doesn't smell boring but it does have a lighter texture, a shorter performance and a kind of unusual structure. It wears like other perfumes not Dior. I can't quite make out what it smells like but I get the feeling I've smelled this before at Macy's. On me the honeysuckle was very prominent and that was nice since I rarely detect that much honeysuckle in other perfumes in my collection. The peony is soft and not as big a player as I would have liked it to have been. This is fresh with citrus and aromatic at the same time. Then it wears like an almond scented bar of soap. This is great to spritz on after a shower and to start your day. Light, inoffensive, casual. Is this really a Dior? LOL
Bottled springtime !
I just bought it today, it is mid November, and I couldn't resist the smell of spring flowers. For some reason the bergamot and petit grain do not last very long. and after that , all that I smell are fresh peonies and honeysuckle. Not much musc either, and just a hint of almonds in the end, but too little to make it gourmand .
The opening silage is quite strong but the scent fades quickly , it isn't long lasting like the top notes seem to promise. The entire scent sparkles with youthfulness . I don't think it's smelling cheap or tacky in any way, it is just bursting with an exuberance one can only feel when nature is coming back to life after a long winter .
A clean floral, elegant , youthful and not sweet . Just fresh flowers in a crystal vase.
This doesn't go with my chemistry at all. On my skin it smells like old dirty flower water that has been sitting in the pot long after the flowers have died.
Just got a mini of this today with other Dior's. This one is so beautiful. Floral right in your face, then dries down to Honeysuckle, Almond blend! Strong but soft. It is a very bright scent and does not smell like anything else I have ever tested which is a good thing. Think I will splurge on the big bottle. This would be good on a sunny spring day!
Something about this scent makes me happy. It smells very unique and is a great summery scent without being typically oceanic or citrus. It's like a sexy summer scent with a nutty? Type feel but there's something else I can't describe. It's just great I love it.
Dior Star is quite simple and fresh. It surprises me. My experience with Dior is that the scents are usually rather complex. I find Dior Star charming in its simplicity. It opens with a burst of bergamot, which is the prevalent note throughout wear. There are subtle hints of florals in the mix. This never has a trace of bitterness, as sometimes bergamot can become on me. It remains fresh, mildly floral, and citrusy. There is nothing heavy or sharp to drag down this fragrance. Although the scent is fairly soft, it lingers for hours longer than I thought it would. I wonder if this was a limited edition. I have not seen this anywhere in years. Overall, this is a great scent to wear in spring or summer.
My mom bought me this as a random i love you gift, and the box and packaging and bottle are so cheap amd tacky looking i thought this was a fake until i saw the nordstrom proof of purchase sticker on box wrapping. Anyway, this scent is nothing remarkable. Its light, airy, citrus and green. Good for summer. Good for teenagers, looks like what dior was aiming at here. Decent sillage and wear.
I am so happy, that I had a chance to buy full bottle of this beautiful scent.
Well, again- English is not my native language so I need to think how to describe this scent…
Summer is in the air! Yes it is fresh peony with almond. It is a very good harmony , because it is not too spicy or very citrus, not so sweet, just a real fresh floral fruity scent. it's real peony On my skin and later maybe a little bit of almond left, but just a little bit, not very strong. I could say, that it is a very elegant perfume and I will use it in the evenings too. Again: nice peony nice almond J
Good longevity and good sillage.
EDIT: After using it a few times, I've really fallen in love with it - the petit grain scent is one that works really well for me and that's what started coming through after awhile. The first time I smelled it I didn't care for it, but it grew on me and now I love it! Already bought another bottle so I won't run out :-) Amazing how these things can grow on you, isn't it? I've left my full, original review below for completeness.
My mother-in-law got me a bottle of this for my birthday - I've been surfing around making sure it really is this, because my bottle has a "CD" sticker pasted over the star on the bottle. Weird. Anyway, I'm still deciding whether I like it or not - the first spray of the scent is bright and almost citrusy - I suppose that is the mandarin orange and bergamot - but unfortunately that doesn't last long and then it turns soapy and powdery. Luckily that doesn't last long, either and the dry-down turns to a nice, soft floral scent. That will last an hour or so, then the dry-down gets really powdery and a touch sweeter - I suppose that is the almond. I would say ... it's not bad. It's not going to be a huge favorite that I will have to replace once it is gone, but it's not bad.
the more i smell this the less herbal smelling it was and the more it became soft and sweet. More then sweet almond milk then hash citrus musk and intense herbal smells i get right at the start x
i wish i could smell more honeysuckle and peony in this and less almond and petit grain. I think i am a floral lover myself though
Plastic and cheap scent. Petit grain, almond and slight honeysuckle are the only detectable notes. Alot like Cliniques rusty type smells.
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Know your roots: making a house into a home
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I'm convinced that things which tell our story are invaluable in making a house a home. I love that in our house we have treasures which tell of our roots.
In the lounge I look onto this wall from my favourite chair. It shows an old map of the town where I was born (Klundert, the Netherlands) as well as early maps of Australia and the Netherlands. It also shows photos of the neighbourhood in which we now live, taken around about the time that Phil's parents migrated here as children. On the cupboard underneath is a little porcelain piggy bank which I received as a baby, containing a tinkling of Dutch 'kwartjes'. And the large Leon Pericles' artwork on the wall is 'Oma's artwork' – bought with our 'inheritance' from my paternal Oma, it tells of the Batavia. I like the Dutch-Australian connection there. Oma visited us here in Australia several times, and I'm convinced that if she'd been on the Batavia, she would have kept them all properly in line!
In the lounge we also have a lounge suite from Phil's maternal grandmother. The table in the playroom was made by Phil's paternal grandfather as their dining table (we shortened the legs a little).
In our bedroom are these beautiful photos taken by my sister. They depict tools and parts from my Opa's clockmaking workshop.
Scattered throughout the house are also many things made by our parents (well, actually, Phil's father was involved in most of the house-building process) and many of the things that Phil and I made are thanks to the skills learnt from our parents.
And now our children are adding to the story of our home, in their artwork, and even in the various scratches and marks that get added to the walls and furniture on a regular basis.
While others may not see the story in these things, I love all the little reminders of our family history. You can't buy that out of a catalogue!
I'm linking up with #amonthof #mycreativespace for the month of November. Today's prompt: knowing your roots.


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New Annapolis Single/Double handed race series
Glad to hear that these races are being run again. my wife and i wanted to enter some of these in the past, unfortunately all had been discontinued. unfortunately for us we finally gave up on sailing on the bay because of the explosive numbers of power boaters on the bay. we moved Que Pasa? to new england, we now enjoy good winds and very quiet sailing. I will pass it on to my friends whom are still on the bay!
New Annapolis Single/Double handed race series
I just wanted to mention that there is a new Single- and Double- Handed race series being run out of Annapolis. I participated in the second race of the series and it was a blast. You can find out more about the races on www.12sailing.org.
I think that these are a good series of races for sailors who are comparatively new to sailing and want to try out racing, because the races are meant as a low key, fun series of races. My crew person for the race was a lady that just started sailing this winter. She learned a lot out there and we did very well.
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It's a Leslie Thing, You Won't Understand Until You Buy the T-Shirt
During the morning show, I know there are times when you are right there with me, thinking, 'YES!!! You go!' And then there are times you are thinking, 'WHAT?!, You're CRAZY!' I have always had that effect on people, just ask my husband! I'm thinking maybe, if we all had a t-shirt, I would be easier to understand. 😉
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DIY Smoke Damage Restoration or Professional??
We just had a stove fire that burnt a plastic kettle near the stovetop. The stove looks completely ruined, and there are some ashes everywhere in our downstairs living area. There is no visible damage other than over the stove. My husband ran right out and bought fans to get the smoke out of the house.
I need some advice. We called our insurance company, who sent someone out to see how much the restoration would cost. They said that it would be $5-6k minus our deductible.
My question is that if the house doesn't smell like smoke, and we can clean the stove area ourselves, should we go through with the restoration? Is it worse because the smoke caught something plastic on fire?
Thanks for your help!
I'm trying not to read 50 other questions in to your post or ask for more info.
Smoke damage can be tricky and best left to those with experiance.
Restoration to areas all depend of the surface conditions that exist and
the nature of the soot / smoke.
You may want to do the white glove test all over the house (ON EVERYTHING). Buy some new cheap cotton t shirts..cheaper than hard to find white gloves.
Know that burned plastics tend to leave a greasy film that can require a number of efforts / clean with chem sponge / wash with degreasing detergents/ seal / paint to cover. Sometimes nobody knows for sure until they try an area. This maybe a line item in the estimate Clean/seal/paint.
Know that unless you own your home (no mortgage) the carrier may need to also put the mortgage company's name on the check. The mortgage co "Loss Draft Dept" might send you a draw to start restorations and would send an inspector to be sure all the work was done before final payment. It's their house also, until your final mortgage payment.
If the contractor discovers more damage or additional efforts above the estimate are required to bring you back to a preloss condition...they contact the adjuster and they work it out.
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Jakarta — A new breed of designers is seeking to blend Islamic modesty with cutting-edge style to turn Indonesia into a global center of Islamic fashion.
The idea may seem like a bad fit for some fashion mavens, who when thinking of Islamic fashion usually picture drab black or white cloths used to cloak female beauty rather than celebrate it.
But the Islamic-fashion industry has taken off in recent years as designers look for ways to incorporate the bold colors and rich textile traditions prevalent in some Islamic societies while still maintaining sufficient modesty to adhere to Muslim mores.
Indonesia, as the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is already one of the main players, with a local fashion industry now estimated to be worth $6.6 billion dollars a year. But local designers and retailers – led by an industry group called the Indonesian Islamic Fashion Consortium – are hoping to expand the Islamic fashion component of the industry even more by drawing up a road map to make Indonesia the "capital" of global Islamic fashion by 2020.
Right now, Malaysia, Thailand and France are among the leading Islamic fashion hubs, industry officials say.
For the past two years, Indonesia's consortium has embarked on road shows in Europe, Asia and the Middle East to introduce Indonesian Islamic fashion designers to the outside world. Its members have toured Indonesia's provinces and organized workshops for local entrepreneurs and designers on marketing and production.
It has also organized an annual Indonesian Islamic Fashion Fair and, for the first time last year, a national Muslim beauty pageant.
"The creativity of these young (Indonesian) designers is endless," said Jetti Hadi, editor-in-chief of local Islamic fashion magazine Noor and a co-founder of the consortium. "Their designs are fashionable but still adhere to the Islamic rules of modesty, which means that the clothes are loose-fitting and do not reveal the shape of women's bodies."
The Indonesian pavilion at the International Fair of the Muslim World in Paris last year attracted more than 2,000 visitors, Ms. Hadi said. Back at home, there were 164 booths at an Islamic fashion show in Jakarta this year, compared to only 30 booths two years earlier, she said.
Meanwhile, at this year's Muslim beauty pageant, known as the World Muslim Beauty Contest, more than 750 women participated. Women from as far away as the Netherlands, Germany and Australia and from various professions such as lawyers, engineers and athletes applied to take part in the contest, but only 20 made it to the final on September 15 and all of them except for one are Indonesian.
Participants were judged not only by their beauty, but also their ability to read the Koran in Arabic and other Islamic knowledge as well as their social activities. Most importantly, they were required to wear Muslim clothing. Judges voted environmental activist and entrepreneur Nina Septiani as the winner of the crown.
"Whenever people around the world hear about terror attacks (conducted by Islamist militants), the image of Islam is tarnished somewhat. We want to change the perception that Muslims are extreme," said Aries Muftie, a member of the jury, and an expert on Islamic finance.
Long known as a relatively secular Muslim nation, Indonesia has seen an increase in the number of women wearing hijab, or Islamic dress in recent years, which some analysts have attributed to rising Islamic conservativeness.
But as that has happened, it has also increased the demand for designers to help add more variety to the attire. It has also led to a mushrooming of online shops and boutiques that cater to Islamic fashionistas, known locally as hijabers. Entrepreneurs use popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Multiply as well as local online marketplaces to promote their items.
A rising middle class in Southeast Asia's largest economy has also fuelled a boom in the domestic fashion industry.
The sharia unit of the state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia has embraced the Muslim fashion aficionados by issuing a debit card that also serves as a membership card for the "Hijabers Community," which has 77,000 "likes" on Facebook and almost 57,000 followers on Twitter.
For aspiring entrepreneurs and designers like Jakarta-based Rika Septiana, Facebook provides an opportunity to start a business without having to rent space. Armed with a laptop and an Internet connection, Ms. Septiana started her online Islamic fashion shop in 2010, offering hand-stitched headscarves, necklaces, hand-made crochet flower brooches and other accessories popular among hijabers.
She said business is good enough that she's thinking of giving up her other job as a secretary at a foreign company and turning to designing full-time.
"I have a lot of ideas that I have yet to put into reality. Also working from home means I can have more time with my children," she said.
Despite the proliferation of designers, it's still not fully clear how much of an impact Indonesian designers are having on the Muslim world at large, as statistics are hard to come by. Export numbers are difficult to estimate because most transactions with overseas buyers are conducted individually and aren't reported to national authorities.
Nevertheless, more and more Malaysians and Singaporeans are now traveling to Indonesia to sample its styles, says Irna Dewi, a manager at Mosaict Hijabstore, a popular Islamic fashion chain that caters to middle-class customers.
Indeed, Indonesia is increasingly becoming known as a trendsetter for Muslim fashion styles, says Annisa, an Islamic fashion observer who like many Indonesians goes by one name and writes for www.fashionesedaily.com, a local fashion website.
"The current trend incorporates bold colors, bold patterns and cutting-edge designs," she said, which together show that "Indonesian Muslim women have become more expressive and confident in hijab." At a recent Islamic fashion show, for instance, models walked the runway wearing bright-colored tie dye blouses combined with long skirts of floral-patterned songket, a hand-woven fabric from Sumatra island.
They also put on bold accessories such as huge beaded necklaces, oversized bangles and headscarves embroidered with Swarovski stones.[]


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Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
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Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hotel Maya Turquesa. Breakfast is available daily for a fee.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Intelligent Conversations Married People Have
I know that normally I stay on the lighter side of things but today I'd like to get serious...
It's time for an intelligent, thought provoking conversation by two mature adults who are married with kid(s)...
Scene: Watching Disney's "Cinderella"
Time: Evening
Day: Don't remember
Me: You know, as far as Disney Villains go, the wicked Stepmother got off pretty easy.
Husband: What do you mean?
Me: Well, knowing how nice and crap Cinderella is, she probably ended up giving Stepmother a bunch of money anyway, plus Stepmother doesn't get in trouble or anything for abusing this chick.
Husband: Wait but doesn't she fall off a cliff and die?
Me: No, that's the Queen from Snow White.
Husband: Does she hang herself in vines?
Me: No that's Tarzan.
Husband: Fall off a castle?
Me: That's Beauty and the Beast.
Husband: Cursed to live in a lamp as a genie?
Me: That's Aladdin.
Husband: Eaten by hyenas?
Me: That's The Lion King and don't think I don't know what you're doing.
Husband: What? *innocent look*
Me: Whatever, wise acre.
Husband: *pause* Well, I still think the Fairy Godmother should've given Cinderella bags of cash to get the heck outta there rather than a three hour party.
Me: What I don't get is why the mice and birds couldn't have helped her clean the house. I mean, they can make an entire human sized dress in an afternoon but can't help her clean the house?
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ha ha that was so funny, you both crack me up...love your fly on the wall post :)ReplyDelete
You made me giggle this morning!!! Love you!!!!ReplyDelete
Lol! That is truly a great conversation! My hubby and I have discussions about random things and they usually go like that!ReplyDelete
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!! You are CRACKIN' ME UP this week!! LOL!!!! I loveeeeeeeee that photo of the two of you! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)ReplyDelete
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Hey, these are important issues that must be discussed! It's good to have intelligent people like you guys to tackle the topic. :)ReplyDelete
Me and beloved can discuss important topics like this forever... It's awesome XDReplyDelete
And yeah, those mice should have helped her with the cleaning!
that's awesome! love the pic too, although I wish I could better see what you have in your hair!ReplyDelete
I just wish i could get my boyfriend to watch a Disney film of any kind!!ReplyDelete
at least you two are talking. I ask my hubby to chat with me at times and he says he doesn't have anything new to say :(
just a old married couple .
( well not always this bad )
LOVE those vintage glasses 2 cool
Exactly, real women want help with the housework! Then, we will have time to make or buy our own fabulous dresses and rescue our own selves. If Prince Charming wants to come along for the ride, cool! I have one of the princely ones and he runs a mean vacuüm. Thanks for the laugh!ReplyDelete
HA! crack me up.ReplyDelete
...thanks for that laugh, I needed it girl!!!! xOxOReplyDelete
Classic! This is SO awesome. LOL I've had conversations like with this with the hubby, too. TheresaReplyDelete
Interesting. We talk about TV and movie characters like they are real too. We have been married 36 years.ReplyDelete
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The BabbyDaddy and I end up having SO many conversations about Disney movies nowadays. There are so many ridiculous plot points that don't matter to kids, but we pick up on them!
Hahahahahah Absolutely brrilliant!! I have these convos too with my bf lol!! Ichigoshortcake from swapbot! Super cute blog btw! I love the name!! xxxReplyDelete
I'm so glad to know Alpha Hubby and I aren't the only ones who have these conversatons Ours are all Pixar related and we DON'T have kids at home anymore. We end up quoting stuff all the time. Visiting from Sits - this is a GREAT post!!ReplyDelete
Hilarious! Sometimes you can't look for logic in kid's movies. Haha. Great blog! I'm following you here and at Twitter because I love all things crafty. Hollychihuahua from SBReplyDelete
Pretty entertaining adult conversation! ;)ReplyDelete
Would have loved to hear the rest of it...lol
Too damn funny!!! Hug that hubby- he rocks!ReplyDelete


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Despite the gloom pervading global shares Brown is thought to be unfazed and optimistic. He believes Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan will guide the world through the storms and back to the sunny uplands. Brown's confidence is partly based on experience - the markets' bounceback from the Asian and Russian crises of 1997-98 and the events of 11 September.
But what is going on now is rather different. While we should never doubt the capacity of America to get itself back on track, there is a great deal of cleaning up to do before that happens. One deadline being looked at closely on Wall Street is 14 August.
By that day the chief executives of the nation's major corporations must personally certify, in signed statements, that they believe that the earnings reports they have submitted to the authorities are accurate and that there are no distortions of sales and profits. If any of these statements are found to be wrong, the US government is promising prosecution for perjury.
All of this suggests there may be more admissions of sloppy accounting to come, before investors can even start to consider whether this bear market has bottomed out.
Bravo's hurrah
BURBERRY boss Rose Marie Bravo is living up to her name in the present turbulence. Despite a succession of withdrawals from the new issue market in recent weeks, Burberry is keeping its tartan flag flying high.
But Burberry and its parent GUS have had to make sacrifices. Instead of floating near the top of the share price range of 230p to 290p, they have priced it at the bottom - despite the best efforts of an investment banking line-up led by Merrill Lynch and Cazenove.
The cost to GUS of going at the bottom of the range is just £67m, a mere bagatelle to a group willing to make Bravo one of the richest people on these islands. GUS insists that having come so far, it had no choice but to carry on with the float of the brand, if the strategy and its own share price were not to end up in the custard.
Why the urgency? Does GUS expect a future downturn in the luxury goods market as the super rich see their trust funds vanishing? Certainly, in the cash-rich brewing sector SABMiller's shares defied market misery to rise, after it recognised the difficulties and postponed its £614m placing. So there was no real reason to think that GUS shares would have suffered materially had the float been suspended.
As Britain's top luxury brand company, with a huge cachet in the Far East and Europe, one must wish Burberry well. But there will be a risk that if global markets continue to drop, even the cream of the crop could be damaged.
Watchdog slips on splits
MARTIN Gilbert and his team at Aberdeen Asset Managers have been keeping a low profile since it was revealed that tens of thousands of investors - including some of our readers - have lost a packet on split capital investment trusts. Now they have been exposed in the headlights.
Furious MPs rightly expressed outrage at the debacle, casting those responsible in the role once occupied by the late 'Tiny' Rowland of Lonrho as the unacceptable face of capitalism. Gilbert and his advisers were taken aback by the vehemence of the criticism and sought to blame the huge losses at eight of the 19 Aberdeen split funds on market conditions. Certainly, the share slump has not helped, but this is no real excuse for a glorified pyramid-selling scheme, in which many trusts invested in each other.
Even more outrageous is the huge £6m reward to Aberdeen director Chris Fishwick, which fulfils all the old prejudices about the City elite filling their boots.
John Tiner and the FSA are also taking stick for the snail's pace at which they are moving to clean up the split capital mess.
Paradoxically, this is an area for which Parliament bears some responsibility. By building so many natural justice safeguards into the legislation which set up the watchdog, they ensured that when it tried to bite, it would find that several of its teeth had been pulled.
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Reba McEntire: making a new show and making room for new artists
Reba McEntire says her new sitcom "Malibu Country" is meant to entertain, but if viewers can learn something, that's "icing on the cake."
McEntire plays a scorned woman who packs up and moves from Nashville to California to start a new life as a single mother. She's aiming to re-establish her country-music career, too.
Not so easy in real life for older artists says McEntire. But she's grateful for all the support she's had from the music industry throughout her career. But she understands that room has to be made for new artists.
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William Carey University inducted four graduates, including Dr. Adam Breerwood, Vermester Jackson Bester, Carl Merritt Jr. and Dr. Eric Joseph Williams, into the Alumni Hall of Fame during a Homecoming awards banquet at Southern Oaks House and Gardens in Hattiesburg on Friday, March 27.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The William Carey University Lucile Parker Gallery will present "Perception Reflection," an exhibit of works by faculty member Dr. Read Diket, from March 31 through April 16.
The opening reception for the exhibit will be from 4:30 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. Prior to the opening reception, Dr. Diket will give a gallery talk during the Mississippi Beta chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society's Carey Collegium from 12:15 until 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The William Carey University School of Business Leadership Institute will host Military Appreciation Day during a baseball doubleheader at Milton Wheeler Field on the Hattiesburg campus beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
The Crusaders will play the Martin Methodist College (Pulaski, Tenn.) Redhawks. Active duty military members and veterans, along with their families, will receive free admission to both baseball games along with free food provided by Newk's Eatery and Raising Cane's.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Barinder Singh, a second-year student at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine from McGehee, Ark., recently won an honorable mention for her poem "Clearing" at the 33rd annual William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition.
The competition is sponsored by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio. It is open to students attending allopathic or osteopathic medical schools in the United States and Canada.
Friday, March 27, 2015
The William Carey University Theatre will present John Cariani's romantic comedy "Almost, Maine" at 7:30 p.m. from April 9-11 and at 2 p.m. on April 11 in the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre on the Hattiesburg campus.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The William Carey University Winters School of Music and Ministry will present "The Magic Flute," an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, from Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28 in Hattiesburg and Ocean Springs.
The Thursday and Friday performances will be in Smith Auditorium at the Hattiesburg campus. On Thursday, there will be a 10 a.m. performance for middle and high school students and a 7 p.m. performance for general audiences. The opera will also be performed for general audiences at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The William Carey University Theatre will host professional puppeteer Peter Zapletal and Puppet Arts Theatre's production of "The Adventure of Momotaro the Peach Boy" at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23 in Smith Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The Mississippi Legislature, in a concurrent resolution approved on March 9, recognized the work of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine and named the week of April 19-25 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week in Mississippi.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The William Carey University Student Foundation will host the fifth annual iRun 5K and Fun Run during Homecoming on Saturday, March 28.
Registration for the run will begin at 7 a.m. at the Kennedy Sports Complex on the Hattiesburg campus. The race will begin at 8 a.m. and will circle the Carey campus. A one-mile Fun Run will begin immediately following the 5K.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The William Carey University Office of Admissions will host Super Saturday, an early registration event for new freshmen and transfer students, on March 21.
Super Saturday allows new students to finalize paperwork, tour the Carey campus, meet with their academic advisor and register for classes for the summer and fall terms. Activities will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Hattiesburg campus and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Tradition campus in Biloxi.
Friday, March 6, 2015
The William Carey University School of Education hosted the 10th annual Young Authors' Celebration, a day of honoring young artists while also promoting lifelong reading, writing and visual expression, on March 6 at the Hattiesburg campus. Approximately 450 first through sixth graders from Lamar County, Jackson, Columbia and Jefferson Davis County schools attended.
Friday, March 6, 2015
The William Carey University Fail School of Nursing was named the School of Nursing of the Year and Dr. Janet Williams, Carey's dean of nursing, was named School of Nursing Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Nurses' Association during the annual Nightingale Awards Gala in Jackson on March 2.
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- Yield: Makes one 10-inch pizza
Source: Everyday Food, July/August 2010
- 3 ounces cooked sweet Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup pitted black and green olives
- 1 1/2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
- Herb Oil
- Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Heat it up: Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
Stretch it: On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape. Brush one side lightly with Herb Oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Top it: Top with sausage, olives, rosemary, and mozzarella; cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and toppings are heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.


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I have an 18'' steering wheel and would love to reduce it to 15''. I know there are companies that do this, but anyone pull it off on their own?
There are tons of aftermarket remedies for this. The problem is whether or not it's legal in your area or will even be noticed. In Texas, the books state "If the wheel is "visually" smaller" it fails.
Secondly, I rarely see any of the aftermarket hack jobs worth the effort. Sorry it wasn't what you wanted to hear.
I take it you want to retain the looks of the stock wheel? Depending on what the wheel is constructed off I would think a home built wheel would be hard to pull off....and still look decent. At 18" it sounds like an old timer, can you post a picture of it?
As a side note and as a retired Police ofcr. ....not from Texas mind you, I never heard of a smaller steering wheel infraction. I did cite a guy once for unsafe veh. section driving (???) his car with no steering wheel but had a pair of vise grips on his shaft. Made him park it until a tow rig came and picked it up.
I suppose the smaller wheel legality depends on which state, plus even though it's in our regs, I've never seen it enforced. It's still something to consider, though, as too many folks do mods uninformed and have to redo them to get an inspection. Of course, as an inspector, our regs don't always line up with DPS regs. Until a few months ago, window tint was a double standard - 20% for state inspection, 25% gets a ticket from DPS... :nono: And I was 1 to get one of those tickets after passing the state inspection at 22%.
I have a tiddly, 12" Grant wheel, at inspection time I swap it for the same style but two inches larger, quick swap with the Grant anti-theft hub. :thumbup:
I can't imagine those laws are for anything other busting guys with tiny steering wheels made with gold chains. I too would like to see a picture of the steering wheel in question though. Is it out of an old dumptruck or something? :P
reducing your steering wheel
I just built a 1938 chevrolet coupe. The original banjo steering wheel measured in at a truck like diameter of 17". I bought a 1974 Firebird steering wheel with a diameter of 15", then cut my old large rim off and laid the center banjo section on top of the firebird rim. The Firebird rim has a stiff rubber injected cover over the internal steel rim. I cut away enough of the rubber to expose the steel ring, and then using my cutoff wheel I cut deep slots in the rims so that the spokes fit in at correct spacing. I then mig welded across these three areas with four nice passes to secure it all together, then melted rubber to fill in the gaps that remained. My upholsterer then covered the wheel with leather. Original banjo wheel with a modern diameter and feel. Works and looks perfect!
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January 4, 2013
Congressional Quarterly
Adriel Bettelheim
Robert L. Bixby, executive director of the Concord Coalition, told CQ that the budget agreement was purposefully limited to avoid another government shutdown and support the economic recovery. He added that the question now is whether limited agreements can lead to greater bipartisan cooperation in the future. "They (House Budget Chair Paul Ryan and Senate Budget Chair Patty Murray) settled for a bunt," Bixby said. "The question is whether this is the beginning of a new phase of bipartisan cooperation [on fiscal issues] ... or the end of any efforts to reach a grand bargain."


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first time buyer
I am a first time buyer..(Still resurching) I have sean a ad for a 1980 S2 7.3 with a omc sail drive inboard motor. in the ad the owner states a 2'10" draft. but in all the ads I have looked at the S2 7.3 boats are listed with a 4' draft. So my question is was their two (2) versions of this boat made? I need a boat that can go i very shallow water do to many sand barges here. I also would like to be able to pull up close to the many islands we have here in Florida to anker and go swimming so a shallow draft is important. my second question is the 15 hp OMC sail drive motor. are they easy to take out and replace with a outboard engine. I realize this motor is 27 years old so I do not know if it will give out or what their life expetancy is. Please help is you can answer any of these questions or in you have any input on this boat.
The S2 7.3 came in both a deep draft and shoal draft version. Here are complete specs.
L.O.A. 23'10" 7.26m
D.W.L. 18'6" 5.63m
Beam 8'0" 2.43m
Draft Deep 4'0" 1.21m
Draft Shoal 3'0" .91m
Displacement 3250 lbs. 1474.17kg
Ballast 1300 lbs. 589.67kg
Sail Area 255 sq. ft 23.68kg
Mast Ht. above D.W.L. 31'8" 9.64m
Headroom 5'0" 1.52m
Berths 4
Cockpit Length 6'11" 2.08m
PRODUCTION 1978-1987 - 404 Hulls
The OMC sail drive IS problematic....but many had outboards which
would seem to be the best solution for your use. The OMC will be
expensive to take out and replace or seal up so I would suggest you look for a model
which has an outboard since the work will cost a good part of the value of the boat.
S2 also made a 7.9 (?), I believe, which had a lifting daggerboard which would also satisfy your draft requirements. It's had success in local PHRF racing as well.
Second Cam's issues with the OMC - they are mostly deadweight or drag on many boats as they have been converted to outboards, and in many cases the cost of modifications results in at least the saildrive leg being left in place. It is possible to remove the powerhead with the boat in the water.
If you're looking for very shallow draft capability...you also might look at a multihull... good sailing performance, at least in the trimarans, with drafts of as little as 12-18".
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Phayam, Phayam, Phayam…. what is there to say about this island? Paradise? Perfection? The ultimate getaway? You know how sometimes you hear about a place, and there's so much hype that when you get there it's overblown? Well, unlike the Valve Sound System in London, Phayam is everything we had ever imagined an island in Thailand to be. There's not much info on the island and had only read Dave from GoBackpacking.com's review from a couple years ago. He said that it was a small island, no electricity and no roads, and was a bit boring.
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Flashback Video: Young Marilyn Manson Explains the "Sexual Thrill" of Death and Mosh Pits on Phil Donahue's Talk Show
This Saturday, July 19, marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Marilyn Manson's debut album, 'Portrait of an American Family.' We're counting down to that date this week and celebrating the Antichrist Superstar's two decades of rock and shock.
POLL: Vote for the Best Song off Marilyn Manson's Portrait of an American Family.
PHOTO GALLERY: Marilyn Manson on Set of Sons of Anarchy
In this classic clip from 1995, fear-baiting talk-show host Phil Donahue is moderating a show exploring the dangers of moshing. For some reason--likely to get a rise out of the audience of petrified parents--Donahue brings out Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez and Madonna Wayne Gayce. We're not sure what the parents are more shocked by, Manson's progressive views on the connections between sex, death, amusement parks and moshing...or how elegantly he articulates them!
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Some USCG Members In South Jersey Heading Home For The HolidaysThis is thanks to money raised by the Stone Harbor/Avalon American Legion.
In and Around Philadelphia, Holiday Weekend Warnings About DUIOfficials are warning people not to drink and drive, on the roads or on the water.
Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Our Guardians of Boating SafetyUS Coast Guard veterans often see lives lost or nearly lost. Here are some of their real-life stories that highlight the importance of boating safety.
Cape May Throwing Weekend-Long Party For US Coast GuardA three-day party starts Friday in Cape May to honor the city's and the county's long history with the US Coast Guard.
U.S. Coast Guard Dispatches Ice-Breakers To Keep Ice-Clogged Delaware River NavigableThe ice is 6-8 inches thick along some parts of the Delaware, and that has prompted the US Coast Guard to take action.
Concern Over Protected NJ Shore Birds Postpones Drone TestingFederal officials ordered a delay in those tests because of piping plovers and red knots, which migrate to New Jersey coastal waters this time of year.
Freighter Anchored in Delaware River Is Virtual Prison Ship For Crew of 20The ship needs repairs in order to resume its voyage, and its owner is too broke to pay. The crew is confined to the ship, and there's no sign that they'll be able to leave anytime soon.
Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Summertime Boating Safety RemindersHere are my annual boating getaway tips.
Drunk Driving, and Boating, Targeted by Phila. Area Law EnforcementPublic safety officials gathered along the Delaware riverfront to warn against a list of activities that become very dangerous when intoxicants are added.
UPDATE: Police Rescue Missing Jet Skier Near MargateNew Jersey State Police say a 27-year-old man, of Egg Harbor Township, was stranded for five hours.
Coast Guard: 2 Boys Rescued From NJ Marsh The Coast Guard says a helicopter crew has rescued two children who became stranded in the marsh near New Jersey's Oyster Creek.
Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Boating Safety Voices of ExperienceAs boaters and guests start a new season on the water, US Coast Guard veterans provide some hard-won safety tips.


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Originally Posted by Ergonpandilus
And I bet the license for TDE is rather cheap really since as I've understood, TDE is not doing that great and they don't even have money to release the rulebooks in English. .
Originally Posted by noctrun
There is no way Bigpoint can do Drakensang 3 without the TDE license, period. The name of the game stems from a summit in the TDE universe, they are using a modified version of the TDE rulset, etc…
Only a "from the makers of Drakensang" tagline for a new game.
Originally Posted by Ergonpandilus
Localization progress is usually started at once for ALL the languages, because even the native language often needs spellcheck like all the others.
Originally Posted by Alrik Fassbauer
And even that it not easy to get. Although I saw it a few times at the RPC.


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The more locations for the stations the better the system will be for all, hitting maximum density is key with this type of system.
The more locations for the stations the better the system will be for all, hitting maximum density is key with this type of system.
But seriously here is a poll 100 person poll by nymag.com:
My prediction is that New York's Bike Share program will expand to far more than 10,000 bikes in the next 5 years, as the number of members, (As of June 6th over 30,000) that have already signed up show huge support!
Public Bike Share is simply just a healthy option to driving your car for those short trips, of which 62% are less than 5 miles.
Not all cities have to deal with flooding, however this is something to consider for some locations.
There is a method to the design by the SandVault Group!
Public Bike Share is very popular! NYC – Citi Bike hits 5000 founding members in 30 hours – the system scheduled to launch next month will be off to a flying start! With 10,000 bikes and 600 stations it is anticipated to be the largest Bike Share in North America. The cool thing is that it will expand from there!!
Miami Beach and Washington DC are having record breaking months!
Nicole Freedman the "Bike Czar" in Boston promotes public bike share and how it is transforming the City of Boston.
This is a great article on the Helmet law and the experience that Australian cities have had.
This is worth the read!
On a quick note, Vancouver has been going through multiple demonstrations to define its integrated helmet strategy – new post to follow!
"Political involvement used to be measured by three metrics: Did you donate? Did you volunteer? Did you vote? Today, there's a fourth dimension: Did you change your consumption habits to influence policy?"
"Mayor Karl Dean, Metro Health Director Bill Paul and Tom Turner, CEO and president of the Nashville Downtown Partnership, demonstrated the program by checking out B-cycle bikes from an automated kiosk at the city's Public Square, then rode to the Nashville Farmer's Market and return the bikes to a kiosk there.
"Nashville B-cycle is one more way that we can make Nashville a more bike-friendly city and inspire people to embrace healthy, active living," Dean said. "The strategically located kiosks will make getting around our urban core even easier and more convenient for workers, residents and visitors."
DecoBike Partners with sponsor Heineken for the Mural Project in Miami.


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But playing and beating South Sea neighbours is only a measure of relative strength.
The World Cup is the real deal, and Fiji have found the going harder against foes beyond the Pacific Islands since booking their passage to Australia in July 2002.
Three defeats on a tour to Britain later in the year certainly focused the mind and quelled qualification celebration.
Victory over Tonga in the final qualifying game by 27 points edged Fiji ahead of Samoa and paired them with France and Scotland on Queensland's Gold Coast come the cup competition.
But for a late try by Vili Satala, they would have found themselves paired with England and South Africa.
Playing on the Gold Coast in similar conditions to Suva and facing Scotland, as opposed to rugby heavyweights, were all cause for celebration.
Until they played Scotland in November.
After heavy defeats to Wales and Ireland, Fiji were competitive and typically physical throughout, and but for the intervention of the video referee they would have enjoyed a lead after an hour's action.
However, it was not to be and defeat will have dented Fiji's confidence against World Cup opponents they know they must beat if they are to have any hope of qualifying.
And they will not have been boosted by performances this year against lowly international opposition.
Against Tonga, in a two-legged affair, they won the opener 34-31 before coming off second best in a 23-22 defeat the following weekend.
In the first tie, Fiji were far stronger, running in tries from Aisea Tuilevu and Sami Rabaka early on for a 15-0 lead.
They faced the first of two Tongan comebacks before Marika Vunibaka finished off some sublime running from the backs to score before setting up another.
Despite conceding two tries in a thrilling finale, they held on for the narrowest of wins, before the boot was on the other foot the following weekend.
Having trailed throughout, only the introduction of Waisale Serevi in the 70th minute gave the visitors some belated impetus with Tuilevu notching his ninth try in 13 Tests.
Nicky Little converted his effort to move within a point but they missed the chance to win the match when Moses Rauluni fluffed a pass to Serevi, who had been primed for a decisive drop-goal.
World Cup preparations continued with an unbeaten three-match provincial tour of New Zealand, before the squad decamped to South America.
A comfortable win over Uruguay was followed by a more testing challenge against Argentina.
Both Little and Serevi had a part to play as the Fijians surprised the Pumas with a sharp performance but it was not enough to overcome their hosts who put on a dominant performance up front.
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Understanding Intentions
Do you have to understand the lyrics of a vocal piece to truly enjoy it?
One can argue that music can still reach us in a personal way even if lyrics are vague and mysterious. A good composer can always convey the spirit of his intentions even if certain details are not easily discernible. This week, Terrance McKnight explores pieces translating those very feelings.
To that end, Simon Mashoko kicks off this weekend's episode with a traditional song from Zimbabwe played on the mbira called Kumakudo. The mbira is the national instrument of Zimbabwe, and it's been used by the Shona people for thousands of years during religious and social gatherings. This piece signifies their rhythm of purpose.
Anne Sofie von Otter sings Clara Schumann's Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen, which roughly translates to "he came in storm and rain." And we also hear a Humoresque composed by Dvorak, performed by Art Tatum who was a champion of stride piano, intentionally skipping around his target theme on the keys.
Other highlights include two works that reflect composers' lifelong fascination with birds. Messiaen's Black Bird is followed by Duke Ellington's The Bluebird. Both evoke the mysteries of these unconscious, planned and inherent journeys.
Music on this Program:
Traditional: Kumakado (Shona Mbira Music)
Simon Mashoko, mbira & vocals
Clara Schumann: Er is gekommen in Sturm und Regen, Op. 12/2 Warum willst du andere fragen Op. 12/11
Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo; Helene Grimaud, piano
Deutsche Grammophon
Op. 12/11
Bryan Johanson: The Secret Guitar
Bryan Johanson, guitar; Yoshi Nakao, clarinet; Joel Bluestone, percussion; Hamilton Cheifitz, cello
The Secret Guitar
Olivier Messiaen-Le Merle Noir
Phillipe Bernold, flute; Alexandre Tharaud, piano
Harmonia Mundi
Le Merle Noir
Edward K. (Duke) Ellington: Bluebird of Delhi (alternate take)
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Bluebird of Delhi
Antonin Dvorak: Humoresque in G-Flat, Op.101/7, "Spring Song"
London Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Litton, conductor, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin
Spring song
Antonin Dvorak: Humoresque
Art Tatum, piano
Best of Jazz
Johannes Brahms: Four Songs, Op. 17
Richard Hickox, conductor; Frank Lloyd, horn; Stephen Stirling, French horn; Rachel Masters, harp
Four Songs, Op. 17
Ronn McFarlane: Blue Norther
Ronn McFarlane, flute
Blue Norther
Giya Kancheli: Night Prayers
Kronos Quartet; Jan Garbarek, saxophone; Vasiko Tevdorashvili
Night Prayers
Bobby McFerrin: Mass
Bobby McFerrin, vocalist; Cyro Baptista, percussion
Blue Note
Arvo Part: In Principio
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; Tonu Kalijuste, conductor; Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
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Ever since my granddaughter Heather was little, she loved to work with me in the kitchen. We both enjoy making this fudge. She likes the variety of ingredients we can add, and I like that it's quick and easy to make.—Heather Bolton, Provo, Utah
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- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, sweetened shredded coconut or raisins, optional
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 20-30 seconds longer or until smooth. Blend in marshmallows, cereal and walnuts. If desired, add butterscotch chips, coconut or raisins.
- Spread into a buttered foil-lined 8-in. square pan. Chill until firm. Lift out of the pan and remove the foil; cut into squares. Yield: about 1 pound.
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As a free man, Northup frequently met with slaves, and without fail he counseled them to strike for freedom.
But the money is not mine, and must be paid back by the 31st of December of next year without fail.
Dear Sir:—If in your power, be in W—— in two days, without fail.
In truth I am resolved now to marry, and without fail I shall do it quickly.
I received your message that you must see me tonight without fail.
Send for him, and tell him to call at the castle early to-morrow morning, without fail.
But you shall have them on the morning of the 29th without fail.
So she went day by day without fail, in heat and cold, in fine weather and foul, and poured milk and honey on the stone.
"I will be there without fail, Meer Sahib, and will be cautious," was the reply.
And you must bring me that "remainder" without fail, Gaston—you hear me?
early 13c., from Old French falir (11c., Modern French faillir) "be lacking, miss, not succeed," from Vulgar Latin *fallire, from Latin fallere "to trip, cause to fall;" figuratively "to deceive, trick, dupe, cheat, elude; fail, be lacking or defective." Related: Failed; failing. Replaced Old English abreoðan.


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Lockouts in Texas: A Guide
Authored By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid; Austin Tenants Council
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When can my landlord lock me out?
Your landlord can lock you out of your residence for the followingreasons ONLY (no matter what your lease says):
• Late on rent – If you are late in payingany part of the rent, even if you made a partial payment.
• Emergency or repairs – If a lockout is necessary because of an emergency or for construction orrepairs.
• Abandoned the dwelling – Read your lease. Although there is no clear definition, "abandonment"is based upon the tenant's intent, not the landlord's desires. If you're current on rent, the property can't be deemed abandoned, even if you're not staying there. If you're behind in rent, haven't occupied the dwelling for 5 consecutive days, and most of your belongings are gone, your
dwelling might be considered 'abandoned' and you run the risk of being locked out. If you're in the process of moving, it's better to move out all at once or keep your landlord informed if you intend to return to finish moving.
If your apartment complex receives tax credits (a federal subsidy) you can't be locked out except in cases of emergency, repairs or construction. If you are in the military and your rent is under $1,200 per month, your landlord can't lock you out without court permission.
NOTE: A lockout is NOT an alternative to an eviction, which requires a court proceeding.
Will I be notified before the locks are changed?
If the lockout is for nonpayment of rent, you areentitled to advance written notice stating the earliest day your locks will be changed, the amount of rent you owe, and where you can pay late rent during normal business hours. If the notice is delivered (or left inside your front door) you have at least 3 calendar days before the landlord can change the locks. If the notice is mailed, you have at least 5 days' notice. Also, the landlord can't change the locks on a day immediately prior to a day the office will be closed. For example, if the office is always closed on Sunday, you can't legally be locked out on a Saturday.
My landlord locked me out. What now?
You have the right to recover immediate possession of yourdwelling. The landlord must post a written notice on your front door stating:
• how much you owe, and
• where you can pick up a key (day or night), or a 24-hour telephone number to have the key delivered to you within two hours.
The landlord must give you a key even if you have not paid the rent that you owe.Don't leave the property before getting the key.
My landlord still won't give me the key. What now?
If your landlord didn't follow the lockoutprocedures:
• You are entitled to get a writ of reentry from the justice court to regain possession of your dwelling.
• Your landlord could be liable for one month's rent plus $500, actual damages, court costs and attorney's fees. If your landlord didn't provide a key, the landlord could be liable for the above plus another month's rent. If you owe rent, it will be subtracted from any money you receive.
• The landlord can request a hearing on the lockout within 8 days after you gain reentry. The hearing will be held within a week after the landlord's request for a hearing.
Make sure the landlord has failed to follow the correct lockout procedure before getting a writ of reentry.
Otherwise the landlord can sue you for damages, rent, attorney's fees, and court costs. *NOTE: Even if the lockout was improper, you can still be evicted for nonpayment of rent.
Can my landlord remove doorknobs or appliances from my apartment to get me to leave?
No. Nomatter what your lease says, even if the landlord is closing down the premises, the landlord CANNOT remove a door, window, lock, doorknob, or any other appliance furnished by the landlord because you are behind on the rent, unless the removal is for repair or replacement (in which case, a lock, doorknob, or door should be repaired or replaced before nightfall).
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Photographer J. Christopher Laumi
Mission Restoration
The stretch between San Diego and Los Angeles became a state park in 1979, but the cottages remained privately owned until 2001. After nonprofit groups and local residents joined to halt plans for a resort here, the Crystal Cove Alliance and California State Parks rebuilt and restored 22 of 46 cottages. Thirteen now host overnight guests; restoration of the remainder is under way.
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Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL) has issued a recruitment notification for the recruitment of Junior Officer, Officer [Travel] through recruitment notification – Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL) Recruitment 2015 – ADVT. NO. 04/2015. Candidates who have completed Graduation can apply for the new recruitment notification from Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL).
Eligible candidates can apply offline for the Junior Officer, Officer [Travel] Job on or before 30/12/2015. Find more information about the vacancy like Age limit, Selection Process, Qualification, Application fee, How to apply etc can be found below.
Company Name : Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL)
Vacancy Name : Junior Officer, Officer [Travel]
Educational Qualification : Any Graduate
Total No of Vacancy : 01 Post
Salary : NA
Job Location : Bengaluru
Last Date to Apply for this job : 30/12/2015
Address for the Job Vacancy : Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL), Bengaluru
Detail of Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL) Junior Officer, Officer [Travel] Recruitment:
THE COMPANY Balmer Lawrie, a public sector company under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, is a professionally managed, multi-location, diversified conglomerate having presence in manufacturing as well as service sectors, with a consistent track record of growth and profitability. High standards of customer service, innovative outlook and dedicated human resources have enabled the organization to achieve leadership position in many of its businesses. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The Company operates in various business segments through Strategic Business Units [SBUs] and Joint Venture Companies [JVCs]. It is the market leader in Steel Barrel, Industrial Greases & Specialty Lubricants, Tours & Travel and Logistics Services. It also has significant presence in most of the other businesses it operates, namely, Leather Chemicals, Logistics Infrastructure, Refinery & Oil Field Services [ROFS] etc. OPENING The SBU Travel & Vacations is a major SBU of the Company & its team consists of handpicked professionals from the industry. The combined wealth of experience of the team tops more than 300 years in the Holiday Business. The Company has ambitious growth plans for the SBU. In pursuance of these objectives, the SBU seeks to bring on board professionals with dynamism, initiative and an innovative approach to business. The current opening is on 3 years fixed term contract and the details of the position is as following –
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|Junior Officer/Officer [Travel]
|Graduation Desired qualification Certificate/Diploma in Travel & Tourism. Knowledge of GDS Operations
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Selection Procedure for Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL) – Junior Officer, Officer [Travel] Post:
Candidates can apply on or before 30/12/2015.
No detailed information about the selection procedure is mentioned in the recruitment notification.
How to apply for Junior Officer, Officer [Travel] Vacancy in Balmer Lawrie and Co Limited (BLCL) :
Pls. apply through the e-recruitment portal. To apply through the portal you need to first register. You can register using the following link: https://careers.balmerlawrie.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_candidate_registration?s ap-client=100#.
After creation of your profile, pls. ensure that you apply against the appropriate position by going to the "Employment Opportunities" tab. Only creation of profile does not ensure consideration of your candidature for a job.
In case of any difficulty, please send your feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link.
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March 3, 2014
Coach Beilein: Pre-Game Presser
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By Jenny Herstein, U-M Public & Media Relations
This past weekend, U-M clinched a share of the Big Ten regular-season title with a 66-56 win over Minnesota, while second-place Michigan State dropped a game at home to Illinois, 53-46. It will be Michigan's second Big Ten title in the last three seasons.
However, Michigan is not celebrating yet.
"In this league, it (the regular-season championship) is valued so much more than others," said head coach John Beilein. "So it is a high priority for us to just go in and beat Illinois, and let the other stuff take care of itself. That's the only focus we can have right now. If we can do that, that will be a great accomplishment."
One of the keys to Michigan's success in the Big Ten has been its ability to win on the road. U-M claimed its sixth conference road win with the dramatic 77-76 overtime win at Purdue. It is the most Big Ten road wins in the Beilein era and the most since the 1992-93 season (7-2).
"The Nebraska game and the Purdue game were just great fortune. We've been unlucky in some games in the last couple of years, and it sort of measures itself out," said Beilein. "I've always defended our road record as being pretty good. If you win half of them or near half of them, you had a pretty good year."
Another has been the team's attitude. In a league with as much parity as this season's Big Ten, it's important not to overlook any opponents, or to lose focus after a big win.
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Burke Eclipses 1,000 Career Points in Win over Illinois
With 26 points, Trey Burke became the seventh sophomore in program history to reach 1,000 career points, as No. 7 U-M outscored Illinois, 43-27, in the second half in a 13-point win (71-58).
The third key has been Michigan's offensive production. The Wolverines lead the Big Ten in field goal percentage (47.7), three-point percentage (38.9) and free throw percentage (75.7). They are third overall in scoring at 74.9 per game.
On Tuesday (March 4), Michigan will have its final road test of the season against an Illinois squad that is on the rise. After a midseason eight-game losing streak, Illinois has won four of its last six, including three straight wins -- at Minnesota (62-49), Nebraska (60-49) and at Michigan State (53-46).
Over its last four games, Illinois has not allowed an opponent to score more than 50 points, holding teams to 48.0 ppg. The Illini also plays a steady nine-man rotation.
"They are creating turnovers and that's been a big thing," said Beilein. "That's where they've been getting a lot of their offense."
Illinois is led by Rayvonte Rice, who leads the Illini in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounding (6.0 rpg) and steals (1.6 spg). Tracy Abrams leads the team in assists (3.2 apg), while scoring 10.9 points a game. Jon Ekey has the most three-pointers on the team with 48 and Nnanna Egwu has a team-best 65 blocks (2.2) and averages 6.0 rebounds per game.
The game will be the first meeting of the season between Michigan and Illinois. The Wolverines trail in the all-time series, 85-76; however, U-M has won the last five meetings including its last two in Champaign. Overall, Michigan has a 25-55 record at Illinois.
Last season, U-M claimed a 74-60 win at the State Farm Center (Jan. 27, 2013) and a 71-58 win at Crisler Center (Feb. 24, 2013).
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The birth control pill is one of most effective non-permanent methods of contraception – nearly 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
The reasons women give for having an abortion underscore their understanding of the responsibilities of parenthood and family life.
About 61% of abortions are obtained by women who have one or more children.
Women who obtain abortions represent every religious affiliation, race and financial status
At Whole Woman's Health, we understand the difficulty of raising a large fee in a short period of time. Because we believe that every woman deserves access to safe, legal abortion care, regardless of their financial situation, we've come up with a number of ways to help those in financial need. Our dedicated phone staff will work with you to come up with a solution to your financial challenges.
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