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Child Visitation Overview
One of the most litigated issues involving children is the issue of possession and access, more commonly known as visitation. Visitation can be broken down in to two categories: standard and custom. In Texas, standard possession is deemed to be in the best interest of the child; however, it is becoming more common for parents to have a custom possession order that can be tailored to fit their needs.
Under a standard possession order, if the parents live less than 100 miles apart, the parent of whom the child(ren) do not primarily live with (the non-custodial parent) typically has possession of the children on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of the month, beginning on Friday at either the time school lets out or 6:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. That parent will also have visitation every Thursday, beginning at either the time that school lets out or 6:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. If the parents reside more than 100 miles apart, the non-custodial parent has the choice between the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of the month or one weekend per month.
Many parents have chosen the option of having an Extended Standard Possession Schedule. Under an extended standard possession schedule, the non-custodial parent can have visitation on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends of the month, starting on Thursday at either the time school lets out or 6:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. or at the time school resumes on Monday morning. The parent would also have Thursday overnights on the weeks they do not have weekend visition.
Holidays are divided between the parents on an even/odd year basis. One parent will have Thanksgiving in even years and the other will have Christmas in even years and then the parents switch for odd years. Holidays typically only cover Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break, but provisions can be included for every holiday. If the parents reside less than 100 miles apart, the parents typically rotate Spring Break on an even/odd basis. If the parents reside over 100 miles apart, the parent who does not have primary possession is awarded Spring Break every year.
During the summer, the non-custodial parent is awarded 30 consecutive days in the summer and must provide notice to the other parent by April 1st of the 30 days they want, or it will automatically default to July 1-31st. The primary parent (custodial parent) has the option of having a weekend visitation during the 30 days if they provide notice of the date by April 15th. If the parents reside more than 100 miles apart, the non-custodial parent is awarded 42 days in the summer. The parent must give notice of their 42 days (which can be broken up into two periods of possession) by April 1st, or it will automatically default to June 15th through July 27th. The primary parent then has the option of having two non-consecutive weekend visitations during the 42 days if they provide notice by April 15th.
For children who are under the age of three, Texas allows for an "under-three provision" in possession schedules. This provision provides a "step-up" visitation schedule, which allows the non-custodial parent to have increased hours of visitation based on the child's age, but no overnight visits until the child reaches the age of three. At that time, the non-custodial parent will have standard possession including overnight visitation.
Many parents find that a standard possession schedule does not work for them for a myriad of reasons. Because of this, many develop a custom possession schedule that is tailored to fit their needs. Typically, parents will choose to have a week on/week off visitation schedule where each parent alternates possession every week. Other parents choose to have a 2/2/3 schedule, where one parent has possession on Monday and Tuesday, the other parent has possession Wednesday and Thursday, and they alternate weekend visitation.
Possession schedules come in all shapes and sizes, so it really depends on which schedule works for you as well as the child(ren).


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Pump It Up: Mountainboarding Speed and Control
AbstractAre you a "lawn shredder"? Do you like nothing better than carving a sweet path down a mountain on your souped-up skateboard? If so, then this mountainboarding sports science fair project is for you! You'll investigate tire pressures and find out how to get the most out of your mountainboard ride—the most speed, and the best handling and control. It's gnarly science, dude!
To determine which mountainboard tire pressure provides the best speed, and which mountainboard tire pressure provides the best control.
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Pressure. You feel it all the time, just by living on Earth. At sea level, you have nearly 15 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure pushing on you from Earth's atmosphere, that "air ocean" that you breathe and live in. Did you know you were being squeezed so much? Your body thinks it's normal!
So, what is pressure? To understand that, you first have to know what a force is. A force is a push or pull that can make an object change its velocity. For example, when you roll a ball along the floor, you give it a push to make it change from standing still to rolling. When describing pressure, you don't talk about any old force though. You only consider the force that is perpendicular to the surface of the object. This is known as the normal force. Pressure is defined as force per unit area. The word per tells you that you use division to calculate pressure. You divide the normal forces on the surface of an object by the surface area to get pressure.
You've had lots of everyday experiences with pressure. For example, if you are going to cut an apple and you try to cut it with the flat side of a knife, as shown below, you can't even break through the skin, but if you turn the knife so that the blade's edge is turned into the apple, you will cut through with relatively little force. What changed when you turned the knife? The surface area. When the knife blade is held flat, the surface area is large, making the pressure on the apple low. When the knife is held with the thin blade turned into the apple, the surface area is much smaller, making the pressure on the apple much higher, and a cut can be made. The same is true if you think about your thumb and a thumbtack. Press on a wall with your thumb, and there is no damage to the wall. You cannot make a hole. But if you put a thumbtack under your thumb and press, you will make a small hole in the wall because the thumbtack point creates a very small surface area, raising the pressure applied to the wall.
Figure 1. This drawing shows that when you change the surface area of the knife that is in contact with the apple, you change the pressure on the apple.
A knife and a thumbtack are examples of solids, but liquids and gases, like the water and the atmosphere, are also capable of applying pressure. For example, when you go beneath the ocean to a depth of 1 mile, you have 2,270 pounds per square inch of pressure upon you. That's because a mile-long, 1-inch-square column of water weighs 2,270 pounds (lbs). That's more than a ton! No wonder divers need specialized hard suits and diving vehicles. Up on dry land, the pressures are much more comfortable at about 15 psi. That's because Earth's atmosphere extends about 50 miles outward from the Earth, and a 50-mile-long, 1-inch-square column of air weighs only about 15 lbs. Whew! Aren't you glad you live in an "air ocean" rather than the real one?
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to watch a video of this investigation, produced by DragonflyTV and presented by pbskidsgo.org.
If you corral air inside a container, like a balloon or a tire, you can create air pressures inside the container that are different from those of the atmosphere outside the container. The atoms of air inside the container are in constant motion, bouncing all over and putting pressure on the walls of the container. You can increase the pressure on the walls by increasing the temperature of the air so that the atoms move faster and bang into the walls more frequently, or by adding more air atoms to the container.
On a hot summer afternoon, you might notice that your bike tire feels firmer than it does in the morning when it is cooler. That's because the atoms have been warmed up and have more motion. They are hitting the sides of the container more frequently. When you add air to a tire with a pump, you also make your tire firmer. The pump is adding air atoms to the inside of the tire. Increasing the number of air atoms increases the number of collisions on the wall of the tire, which increases the tire's pressure.
In this science fair project, you'll see what happens when you adjust the tire pressures of your mountainboard. At lower pressures, around 10 psi, the tires will feel squishier, and there will be more tire surface area in contact with the ground. This may improve handling and control of your mountainboard, because there is more of the tire gripping the trail, but it might also slow you down, as a greater surface area results in greater friction, or resistance to motion. At high pressures, around 60 psi, your tires will feel firm and hard to compress. There will be much less tire surface area in contact with the trail, so there will be less friction. This may give you great speed, but a lack of handling and control, too, which might make you unable to finish your course. Wipe out!
If you'd like to get a preview of this gnarly science experiment, visit the DragonflyTV video on the right and join Sean, Ben, and Neil as they shred some mountain in southern California.
Terms and Concepts
- Pressure
- Pounds per square inch (psi)
- Force
- Velocity
- Perpendicular
- Normal force
- Per
- Division
- Surface area
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
- Atom
- Friction
- Inverse relationship
- What is a normal force?
- What is surface area?
- How is pressure defined?
- How can you increase or decrease air pressure within a container like a balloon or a tire?
This science fair project was inspired by this resource:
- TPT. (2006). Mountainboarding by Sean, Ben, and Neil. DragonflyTV, Twin Cities Public Television. Retrieved September 17, 2008, from http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/mountainboarding.html
This source discusses tire pressure, its importance, and how to properly measure it:
- Wiesenfelder, J. (2005). Car Talk Service Advice: Pressure. Retrieved September 18, 2008, from http://cars.cartalk.com/content/advice/tirepressure.html
This source describes the concept of pressure, as well as the mechanics of a tire gauge:
- Brain, M. (2008). How Tire Pressure Gauges Work. Retrieved September 18, 2008, from http://www.howstuffworks.com/pressure-gauge.htm
This source describes what air pressure is:
- Sample, S. (2003). It's a Breeze: How Air Pressure Affects You. Feeling Pressured? National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2008, from http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/air_pressure/index.html
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Materials and Equipment
To do this science fair project, you must have access to a hill or mountain suitable for mountainboarding, all mountainboarding equipment, and all protective clothing and safety gear. The test will likely be more accurate if you are adept at mountainboarding.
- Tire gauge, capable of measuring pressures between 0 and 60 psi. If possible, purchase an analog-dial or a digital tire gauge, which tend to be more accurate than the ballpoint pen type of tire gauges.
- Tire pump
- Sports cones; available at stores that sell soccer supplies (8)
- Helpers (2)
- Cell phones or walkie-talkies (2)
- Stopwatch
- Lab notebook
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Experimental Procedure
Preparing Your Test Course
- Put on your protective clothing, safety gear, and helmet.
- Using the tire gauge, check the pressures of each tire, and add or release air until they all read 25 psi.
- Have your helpers time you making some test runs on your hill until you find a course that takes you approximately 20–30 seconds to complete.
- Start at the top of your course and mark a starting line in the trail with an item, such as a stick.
- Walk down the course about 20 paces and place a cone on the trail. With your shoe, mark a little hole under the cone, so that if the cone gets knocked out of position, you'll know where it was for the next test run.
- Walk down another 5 paces and place another cone, again marking a little hole in the trail under the cone with your shoe. You may need to experiment to see if 5 paces is too close or too far. You want the cones to be close enough together that you are challenged as you try to make the turns from one to the next, but not so close together that you are knocking them over every time you make a run.
- Continue down the course, setting up a cone about every 5 paces, and marking their location underneath, until all the cones have been set up.
- Record the course information, such as number of cones and their distance apart, in your lab notebook.
- Mark the finish line for your course with another stick.
Running Your Mountainboard Tests
- Check your tire pressures again with the gauge to make sure your tires are all still at 25 psi.
- Station one helper at the top of the course with a walkie-talkie or a cell phone. Station another helper at the bottom of the course with a stopwatch (that has been set to zero), the other walkie-talkie or cell phone, and with your lab notebook and a pen.
- Put on your protective clothing, safety gear, and helmet and wait at the starting line for your helper beside you to give the command to start.
- The helper at the starting line should speak into his or her walkie-talkie or cell phone so that the helper at the bottom can hear when the command to start is given. When the helper at the starting line says, "Ready, set, go!" the helper at the finish line should start the stopwatch, and you should start your trial run on your mountainboard.
- You should attempt to slalom (zigzag) between the cones without knocking them over.
- When you cross the finish line, have the helper at the finish line stop the stopwatch and record your time in a data table, like the one below, in your lab notebook for the current trial. Have your helper at the starting line report how many cones were knocked out of position or knocked over. Record that count in your data table as well.
- Reposition any cones that were knocked over or out of place.
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- Repeat the section "Running Your Mountainboard Tests," steps 1-7, two more times so that you have three trials at 25 psi.
- Adjust the pressure on your tires to 10 psi, and repeat "Running Your Mountainboard Tests," steps 2-7, three times, so that you have three trials at 10 psi.
- Adjust the pressure on your tires to 60 psi, and repeat "Running Your Mountainboard Tests," steps 2-7, three times, so that you have three trials at 60 psi.
- Calculate the average times to complete the course for each psi setting, and the average number of cones out of position for each psi setting. Record the averages in the data table in your lab notebook.
Analyzing Your Data
- Make two line graphs. For one line graph, plot Tire Pressure (in psi) on the x-axis and Average Time to Complete the Course (in sec) on the y-axis. On the other graph, plot Tire Pressure (in psi) on the x-axis and Average Number of Cones Knocked Out of Position on the y-axis. Which tire pressure gave the best mountainboard control? Which tire pressure gave the best mountainboard speed? Was there an inverse relationship between speed and control? As speed went up, did control go down?
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- Repeat this science fair project on test courses with different surfaces, such as sand and asphalt, to determine the best tire pressure for each surface.
- Repeat this science fair project with a mountain bike to see if a two-wheeled ride requires different tire pressures than a four-wheeled ride for optimal speed and control.
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Marriage can be a real killer.
In Gone Girl, on a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne's fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick's clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn't doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife's head, but passages from Amy's diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media—as well as Amy's fiercely doting parents—the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he's definitely bitter—but is he really a killer?
As the cops close in, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they know the one that they love. With his twin sister, Margo, at his side, Nick stands by his innocence. Trouble is, if Nick didn't do it, where is that beautiful wife? And what was in that silvery gift box hidden in the back of her bedroom closet?
With her razor-sharp writing and trademark psychological insight, Gillian Flynn delivers a fast-paced, devilishly dark, and ingeniously plotted thriller that confirms her status as one of the hottest writers around.
My Review:
I didn't know what to expect from this book. I had heard it all over the internet that it was amazing, and it got pretty good reviews, so I was intrigued.
Gone Girl is in 3 parts. The first part was pretty boring. I was convinced that Nick had something to do with her disappearance (I didn't know what) and it wasn't until the end of Part 1 that you begin to learn the truth.
Part 2 was a wammy. Holy crap. You find out that she is pretty crazy. She should have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder years and years ago. Maybe multiple personality disorder? I think either one would fit her. She was so many different versions of herself that it was hard to keep them all straight. She realizes that Nick has figured out her plan and he is ready to lure her back to him. Interesting how things changed. I guess it was watching him make that touching speech on the TV that really did it in for her. And back she goes.
But not before she executes another part of her crazy plan. And this whole thing is to just teach Nick a lesson. CRAZY.TOWN. Man. Anyways, in Part 3 (I think it was part 3….maybe the end of part 2) she finds an old flame Desi whom she still keeps in contact with. He is pretty crazy in his own right…at least she makes him seem that way. She is taken to his house under her own free will and then kills the guy so that she can go back to Nick. Kills him. Because he was nice and wanted to keep her safe from Nick (who she said supposedly abused her–never happened–she's a lying crazy bi*ch). Then she goes and blames the whole thing on Desi kidnapping her and she killed him in self defense. She is the hero in the story.
How someone came up with this story is beyond me–it just kept getting crazier and crazier. I wish there was another word for crazy because I am over using it right now. This I realize. But it truly was like that.
Anyways, in the end they realize they need each other and end up together. Oh and she is pregnant in the end. Dear lord. Can you imagine these too needy people with a child. God help us all.


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This is a great way for employers to interview a number of pre-screened candidates in one location from several schools.
How do the consortium days work for employers?
- Employers register for the event they are interested in participating.
- Employers then submit job descriptions to be reviewed by students.
- Students review all job postings from the organizations involved and submit applications.
- Employers receive the student applications from the participating schools.
- Employers review the applications and select students they wish to interview.
- Employers notify the event coordinator of their selections.
- The event coordinator notifies the students of their interview selections and creates a schedule.
Fall Recruiting Consortium (FRC): FRC offers a unique opportunity to interview a large number of candidates during the heart of your recruiting season for internships in full-time opportunities. Typically, employers in finance, consulting, education, research, technology participate.
- Consortium Schools: Bard College, Connecticut College, Swarthmore College, Wesleyan University and The College of William and Mary.
- Date: Friday, October 28, 2016
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- Employer early-bird registration deadline: Aug 15, 2015. Regular deadline Sept 2, 2015. Register
DC Metro Link: The DC Metro Link provides an opportunity for employers from the metropolitan Washington area to hire students in entry-level positions and internships.
- Consortium Schools: Brown University, The College of William & Mary, Duke University, Swarthmore College, University of Virginia, Yale University
- Date: February 17, 2017
- Location: Washington DC
- Employer registration deadline: Early January. Register
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Students can meet employers in a variety of industries, and employers have the opportunity to connect with students from various geographic regions.
The benefits of attending a consortium-based career fair include:
- High visibility for your organization.
- Access to a larger number of students.
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- Informal opportunity to identify candidates for employment and internship opportunities.
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Government and Non-profit EXPO: This event attracted hundreds of students (undergraduate and graduate level) and alumni from six of the most recognized colleges and universities in the area who are seeking careers in the nonprofit, government and socially responsible business sectors.
- Consortium Schools: Swarthmore College, University of Virginia, the University of Richmond, New York University's Wasserman Center for Career Development and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the College of William and Mary, and Yale University.
- Date: Friday, February 17, 2017
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Not-For-Profit Career Fair: Philadelphia: This is an excellent opportunity for your non-profit organization to share information about jobs and internships with Swarthmore students and alumni, as well as the participants from Bryn Marw College, Haverford College, University of Pennsylvania and a host of other top colleges and universities. Register
- Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 from 1-4pm
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Consortium Career Fair & Interview Day
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Do both! The consortium career fair and interview day combination is an efficient way for students to meet employers and have employers conduct interviews all on the same day.
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- Consortium Schools:Bryn Mawr College, Bucknell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Clarkson University, Haverford College, Johns Hopkins University, Swarthmore College, Syracuse University, Tufts University, Union College
- Date: Friday, October 21, 2016
- Location: Virtual - using an online meeting platform
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Philadelphia Career Connection (Career Fair & Interview Day): Employers who want to hire students from selective liberal arts schools in the Greater Philadelphia area have the opportunity to meet with students at the career fair in the morning and one-on-one pre-selected interviews for internship and full-time opportunities in the afternoon. Employers in non-profit, government, start-ups and for-profit industries can recruit for full-time and internship opportunities.
- Consortium Schools: Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Swarthmore Colleges
- Date: Friday, January 27, 2017
- Location: Haverford College (Haverford, PA)
- Employer registration deadline: Early Dec. Register
STEM Recruiting Event: Employers who represent various STEM industries hiring for internships, FT, graduate school programs.
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Yesterday, I made these tasty vegan pear & cashew nut pulp spelt muffins. This recipe is my own creation! These aren't that sweet. They are ideal as a good breakfast on the go!
Recently, in my last post, I made 2 raw home-made cashew milks. I made 1 recipe using raw, soaked & drained date sweetened cashews. When I strained the milk, the date sweetened cashew nut pulp was left. I wanted to use it in something like in a dessert. So, I created these vegan pear muffins. I don't like using eggs in my baking anymore so I used 1/2 mashed banana instead of 1 egg in my muffins.
It worked really well. These are delightful breakfast or dessert muffins, darker on the outside because of the light spelt flour. They are more healthy this way. They are light & lovely at the interior. I used my silicon flower patterned baking mats. You don't have to grease silicon baking ware. Check it out for yourself!!! 🙂 Easy does it.
Recipe: For 16 larger flower shaped muffins
** The dry ingredients:
3 cups organic light spelt flour / I used Sharpham Park organic Britsh light spelt flour
3/4 cup coconut blossom sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup date sweetened cashew nut pulp
1 tablespoon date sweetened cashew nut pulp
1/2 banana, mashed completely with a fork ( instead of 1 egg, as a binder )
** The wet ingredients:
1 cup soy milk/ I used Pro Soya
1/2 cup canola oil/ I used an organic one
3 teaspoons vanilla extract / I use home-made
2 medium very ripe Doyenne pears, peeled, cored & cut into little chunks
1. Preheat your oven to 200° C ( 400 F ) for about 10 minutes. I use a fan oven. Adjust your oven to the right temperature.
2. Take a large bowl or the fitting bowl of your Kenwood. Add all of the dry ingredients in here. Place the K-paddle in your Kenwood. Mix well on lower speed until it all comes together. If you are using a large bowl, mix well with a wooden spoon until just combined.
3. In another bowl, add all of the liquid ingredients. Whisk everything together.
4. Now, pour the liquid mix to the dry ingredients mix. Mix well on medium speed until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX! In a large bowl, add the liquid mix. Mix until just combined.
5. Now, add the chopped up pear chunks. Mix on medium speed until just mixed together. Scrape the sides of your bowl & mix again. Now, place your flower patterned silicon baking mats on a silpat & on an oven rack for stability. You never have to grease silicon baking materials!! That's so easy to use. Fill them 3/4 with the muffin mix. I could fill 16 larger flower patterend muffins. Shake a bit with the muffin tray to shake off any air bubbles. Place them in the preheated oven & bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes. I tested mine after 20 minutes with a little pin inserted in the middle of the muffin. It was clean & dry when taken out & the muffins were brown & well risen too. Take them out of the oven & place them in their silicon baking mats on a rack to cool. I leave them in their silicon baking mats for about 10 minutes. That gives the muffins their shine & they are easy to take out of the muffin trays. Now, carefully flip them over so you can see the flower pattern on top & place them all on wire racks to cool down completely.
6. When cool, slice them open & eat them just like that. I bet that home-made vegan pear butter would be great with them.
I enjoy them with some home-made cinnamon bark tea. Enjoy! 🙂 If there are any left overs, store them in a cookie box! There are great as a special food gift too! 🙂
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What wonderful looking muffins. I can see they are dense but very moist. What a great way to start the day.
Thanks, Charly! 🙂 They raen't moist!! They are light & dense but not moist!
Delicious and beautiful muffins — I want that decorative tins 🙂
Thanks, Kiran! 🙂 Enjoy! I gave the link to my silikomart sislicon flower patterend muffin trays below my post. Just click onto the link. They ship all over the world! 🙂
What a great way to use all your ingredients, what to do with the pulp, just make a delicious muffin! Super, Sophie!
Thanks, Linda! 😉
Those muffins look so moist and tasty! I am going to town today….gotta find Coconut Blossom Sugar!
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They aren't moist! They aren't heavy either! 🙂 Enjoy them gf that is!
Great way to put those pulp leftovers to use!!
Thanks, Koko! 🙂
They sound delish!
Thanks, Duckie! 🙂 Enjoy them with a good cup of home-made cinnamon bark tea!
What a great way to use up that leftover nutmilk pulp!
thanks, Sylvie & do enjoy these tasty easy to make muffins! 🙂
just left a comment but I think my net connection is too slow tonight – argh – love the muffins and the inspiring use of the pulp and the coconut blossom sugar which should be the name of a cartoon character
Oh,…I am so happy that you like them ,….a lot! 🙂
That makes me smile!!
I'm loving 3 things about this recipe…it's slightly sweet…it uses pulp from the cashew milk recipe and more importantly…you developed this recipe yourself. Brava!
Although, somewhat absent from my visits lately, it was a pleasure to fall upon this treat today.
Thanks Sophie ;o)
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When the history of the 20th century American church is finally written, one name is likely to stand out as more influential than almost any other name from that era: Robert H. Schuller. In addition to founding the "Hour of Power," which is the longest running "evangelistic" television program in the world, he was also the architect of a new style of preaching that de-emphasized teaching on the subject of sin in favor of teaching that "Jesus met needs before touting creeds." As the ministry began to experience unprecedented growth, the "Crystal Cathedral" was erected as a new base of operations for the expanding church. At the time of its completion, Schuller has this to say:
"We are trying to make a big, beautiful impression upon the affluent non-religious American who is riding by on this busy freeway. It's obvious that we are not trying to impress the Christians… Nor are we trying to impress the social workers in the County Welfare Department. They would tell us that we ought to be content to remain in the Orange Drive-In Theater and give the money to feed the poor. But suppose we had given this money to feed the poor? What would we have today? We would still have hungry, poor people and God would not have this tremendous base of operations which He is using to inspire people to become more successful, more affluent, more generous, more genuinely unselfish in their giving of themselves."[1]
But the recent years have not been so kind to Schuller's ministry. In 2006, as he continued to advance in age, Schuller made the decision to hand the ministry over to his oldest son, Robert A. Schuller. Less than three years later, however, on October 25, 2008, Schuller removed his son from that position citing "a lack of shared vision." In a news release made public to the mainstream media, he is quoted as saying:
"Different ideas as to the direction and the vision for this ministry …[have] made it necessary … to part ways in the Hour of Power television ministry"[2]
As the internal tension within the church leadership continued to mount, the congregation was rocked by its second public suicide in just five years.[3] It appears as if all of this may have been too much for the congregation to bear. As many within the body began to leave en masse, the annual revenue stream took a serious turn southward . In an attempt to combat the problems brought on by the dwindling income, Schuller and the leadership team made plans to sell off approximately $65 million in property to pay off mounting debt. But things were moving too fast and the national economy had entered a nasty downward spiral.
In July of 2010, Robert H. Schuller announced his retirement as the Principal Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral, while maintaining his position on the church's board of directors. His daughter, Sheila Schuller Coleman, was
installed as the new Principal Pastor just three months before the church was forced to publicly announce that it was seeking bankruptcy protection.[4] Making matters even worse, a lawsuit has been filed by creditors, alleging that the Schuller family has borrowed more than $10 million from the church's endowment fund for the purpose of funding extravagant salaries and other church-related expenses.[5] One would think that these sorts of financial straights would serve as a wake-up call to the leadership of the Crystal Cathedral, but in an almost unbelievable turn of events, recent emails suggest that nothing has been learned.
As Robert H. Schuller's wife, Arvella, struggled with pneumonia in November of 2011, the leadership of the church saw fit to distribute an email asking for the congregants to provide the family with low-sodium "meals for the next three to four weeks." The email went to say:
"[The meals] are to be sent to the church in order to be transported to Arvella. The limo drivers could pick up the dinners or meet in the Tower Lobby around 4:30 p.m."[6]
In the words of Bob Canfield, a church member: "They've completely depleted the church's funds. But they have shown that they have absolutely no remorse for what they've done. They're still being chauffeured around in limos. We, the congregants, have nothing."[7]
Last week, almost two years after filing for bankruptcy, the Crystal Cathedral was sold, by court order, for $57.5 million to the Roman Catholic Church. In a recent episode of "The Hour of Power," Pastor Sheila Schuller Coleman had this to say to the nearly 20 million viewers:
"Some of you have been asking me 'Where's your Dad?' and I just need to ask you to continue to pray for my Dad … You can understand, it's just too painful for them to be here right now."[8]
All of this, of course, is nothing new in the era of the modern, evangelical mega-church. When Pastor Ted Haggard of New Life Church was caught in a sex-scandal, it was also revealed that his church was $25 million in debt.[9]
So the question is: what are we to make of this? Is it possible that we are beginning to see the cracks in the mega-church movement? Is it possible that the non-denominational model is actually setting these men up for failure, by creating environments in which larger than life personalities are provided with minimal accountability? And if that is true, how can we possibly begin to reverse this trend, even as these churches continue to grow in size and power?
[1] Robert H. Schuller, Your Church Has Real Possibilities! (Glendale, California: Regal Books, 1974), 117.
[2] Robert H. Schuller (October 26, 2008). "America's Television Church ― The Church of Tomorrow (news release)". Crystal Cathedral. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
[4] http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/10/crystal-cathedral-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-debts.html
[7] Ibid.
[8] http://www.christianpost.com/news/loss-of-crystal-cathedral-too-painful-for-robert-schuller-video-68794/


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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego police asked for the public's help in catching Spanish-speaking con artists who swindle people out of money by offering them a cut of supposed lottery winnings, and Escondido police said a similar scam has fleeced residents in that city.
The couple operating in San Diego claim to be from Costa Rica. They have taken about $52,000 from at least four victims in recent months, police said. Both were described a light-skinned Hispanics; the man, is his 30s or 40s, is thin, and the woman, believed to be in her mid 30s, is heavyset.
The pair tell strangers they won a lottery but cannot collect the winnings because they are illegally in the United States, then persuades the victim to help pay "fees" to get part of prize. In one case, the thieves drove a victim to her home to get cash, then stole more money and jewelry while there, police said.
Anyone with more information as to the names or whereabouts of the suspects were asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or to send tips via email to sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to a $1,000.
Escondido investigators said crooks in their city have been targeting Spanish speakers along East Valley Parkway, east of Ash Street, with a very similar swindle, Lt. Eric Skaja said. One of the con artiss, generally a woman, approaches a victim and pretends to need assistance in cashing a winning lottery ticket. Soon an accomplice, usually male, approaches and offers to help, Skaja said.
The second swindler then telephones a third who poses as lottery official. That person backs up the story of the other two but claims that "taxes" and "fees" must be paid for the lottery money to be released.
The crooks convince the victim to withdraw a sizable amount of money from the bank and give it to them so they can make the supposed payments, with the promise that they will repay four to five times the amount of the investment.
After the victim gives the thieves money, they disappear, the lieutenant said.
Anyone approached by people making such claims was urged to immediately call police and try to provide detailed descriptions of the perpetrators and any vehicle they may be driving.
(Click to display full-size in gallery)Surveillance photos of a man suspected of swindling at least four people in San Diego with a lottery scam.
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I really don,t belive we still have people falling for this one. smh.
I'll tell ya what Mr. illegal. I'll cash it for ya and take my cut right off the top...
What's that ? you don't work that way ?
okay let's see.. I got the I.C.E. phone # right here. LMAO !
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they're literally taking the internet scam public...people are really falling for it and they shouldn't be...
The first time I hit the pick-4 a bank teller said I had to pay a $10 fee upfront and I told her the Ohio lottery told me the bank would deduct the fee from my winnings. I knew I had to pay the $10, but couldn't see any logical reason why they couldn't just pay me $2590 instead of me giving her $10 and paying me $2600.
Maybe it's because I understand a lottery's payoff process, but how gullible can person be to believe they must pay the taxes before collecting their winnings?
WTF? What's the $10 fee for? You couldn't just deposit the check and get the full amount?
If you win between $600 and $5,000, take your winning ticket to a retailer location, where you will receive a Pay to Bearer ticket. At this point, you have two options: Obtain a claim form from the agent retailer, or download here. Follow the instructions carefully. Your retailer will have a list of bank-cashing locations in your area where you may receive payment by presenting proper identification (see below). Please note that the banks currently charge a processing fee of $10 for this service.
I had to check but it looks like the Ohio banks are still charging a $10 processing fee. And if you think that's odd, look at this:
Jackpot winners of the Mega Millions, Powerball and Classic Lotto games should call their nearest Ohio Lottery regional office to make an appointment to submit the claim.
"make an appointment"?
That is RIDICULOUS ... Its hard enough to win and then they want to take fees off the top! They're just as bad as these scam artists ... and that may be why people are still falling for the type of scam this article speaks of!!! Sheesh. And I thought NJ & CA were bad for making you wait 3 weeks to get your check ...
Stack47, do you mean to indicate that you had a long-time savings or checking account with a bank or credit union, and their teller and management informed you that you couldn't simply deposit your lottery headquarters check for free ... and then, immediately, be able to withdraw a much smaller amount (10% or so) without waiting the usual full 7-10 calendar days for the check to clear and ability to withdraw the remainder amount?
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Of course you have to make an appointment. If you simply show up unannounced, there's no guarantee that the Lottery will be able to get the media to HQ in time to ambush you on your way out.
The Ohio Lottery used an Ohio bank to pay winning tickets between $600 and $5000, but that was the last step. Any retailer could validate the ticket and fill out a claims form, the player got the form notarized, and then took the form and the "pay to bearer" ticket to the Lottery designated bank. The bank charged a $10 processing fee.
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Ray Schiavone - President and CEO
Joining Quark in 2006, Ray Schiavone has led the transformation of Quark into a leading player in enterprise content automation. Previously, Ray was President and CEO of Arbortext, Inc., where he directed the company to an industry-leading position in XML-based authoring and automated publishing software, which led to its acquisition in 2005. Prior to Arbortext, Schiavone was president of TPN Register LLC, a GE and Thomas Publishing joint venture. Prior to TPN Register, Schiavone had a highly successful career as an executive at GE. During his 14-year tenure there, he held a variety of leadership positions throughout the United States and Europe. He was a graduate of GE's prestigious Corporate Audit Staff and Information Management Leadership programs. Schiavone holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Syracuse University. Schiavone received the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 2005.
Jim Haggarty - Chief Information Officer
Jim Haggarty's responsibilities include IT as well as directing the Global Customer Support Group, and building strategic business relationships. Haggarty has more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Support. Throughout his career, he has introduced strategic technology plans and processes across diverse industries, built world-class infrastructures, and served as a lead change agent for corporate growth initiatives. After beginning his career with Bayer AG in Montreal, Haggarty served as a Director of Systems Development for Domtar Inc.; CIO for Domtar Gypsum; Vice President of Information Technology at Arbortext; and has been Quark's CIO since 2007. Haggarty earned his Bachelor of Science from Loyola College in Montreal before completing a number of technical certifications.
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Dave White is responsible for leading Quark's product teams and strategy. He works with Quark's strategic partners on product integration, manages the technical aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and is responsible for Quark's OEM relationships. Dave joined Quark in November 2008 and has two decades of experience in the publishing and content management industry. Prior to joining Quark, White was vice president of product strategy at PTC and Arbortext where he led key initiatives for executing on emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. He has also held roles in sales, product management, engineering, and business development. With extensive knowledge of a broad range of science and technology, White has helped define XML standards and spoken at a variety of publishing conferences. White graduated from Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering technology.
Chris Cook - Chief Financial Officer
Chris Cook is responsible for leading Quark's financial operations, including overseeing and managing all global finance, accounting, and treasury functions. Cook has more than 14 years leading accounting and audit services and has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting and investor relations. Prior to joining Quark, he held senior-level positions at Level 3, Brocade (formerly McData) and Percepta (Teletech). Cook earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Accounting from the University of Colorado. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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As vice president of marketing, Gavin Drake is responsible for Quark's demand generation, branding, corporate communications and product marketing worldwide. With 20+ years' experience high-tech B2B marketing experience, Drake has worked with customers, media, channel partners and technology vendors driving adoption of new technology. He has served as a judge for various marketing and creative awards and is a regular speaker at industry events. Prior to Quark, Drake served in international marketing positions with a number of software companies marketing content management, XML and database publishing technology. Drake earned his Bachelor of Science with Honors degree in Physics and Business Studies from De Montfort University in the UK, and is currently a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, having attained their Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
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John Friske is responsible for leading the company's enterprise software sales and services operations worldwide and driving key growth initiatives for Quark's partner program. Prior to taking the position as SVP Global Sales and Services, Friske served as Quark's Vice President, Global Professional Services and General Manager, XML Products. Before joining Quark, Friske spent the last two decades establishing high technology firms specializing in the development and deployment of enterprise software solutions. As President and CEO of in/sync Data Products and In.vision Research Corporation, Friske built and grew both organizations through successful sales growth, customer satisfaction, and venture capital, ultimately leading to the successful acquisitions of both organizations. Friske studied philosophy at the California State University, Fullerton.
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Claire Hancock is responsible for leading Quark's global human resources programs and operations. Hancock has served as Quark's vice president of human resources since 2007. She brings to Quark 20+ years of extensive human resources experience in organizational development, talent acquisition, strategic alignment and the design of human resources operations and programs. Prior to joining Quark, she held the position of vice president of operations for Promotional Products Association International with management responsibility for the finance, information technology, and human resources organizations. She has held senior-level positions with TPN Register, a GE and Thomas Publishing joint venture and Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers). Claire holds a Masters in General Administration and Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science from Towson State University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
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Real-life hunger games: Soaring food prices trigger unrest across the globe
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From 2008 to 2014, insurrectionist activity has sequentially erupted across the globe, from Tunisia and Egypt to Syria and Yemen; from Greece, Spain, Turkey and Brazil to Thailand, Bosnia, Venezuela and the Ukraine.
In every instance, there was a tipping point: in Tunisia, it was Mohamed Bouazizis self-immolation; in New York City, it was the Wall Street bailout; in Istanbul, it was a few threatened trees in Gezi Park; in Brazil, it was a 20-cent increase in transit fare. Today, the rest of our world seems poised to erupt, with every nation near and far harboring its own Achilles heel, its own tender nerve of geopolitical vulnerability at risk of getting pricked.
Thanks to corporate media, which conveniently co-opts the restless amnesia of the news cycle to distract attention from ongoing, systemic issues, this global revolutionary fervor has been presented to us as a bunch of sound and fury that rises and falls and amounts to nothing. But beneath what weve come to perceive as isolated and distinct events is a shared but neglected root cause of environmental crisis. What most people dont realize is that outbreaks of social unrest are preceded, usually, by a single pattern an unholy trinity of drought, low crop yield and soaring food prices.
So what do the Arab Spring, Syrian civil war, Occupy Gezi, and the recent conflicts in the Ukraine, Venezuela, Bosnia and Thailand all have in common? Expensive food and not much of it.
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Can Capella is a huge detached villa with private pool in the centre of a picturesque mountain village. It's available on a weekly, self-catering basis for large families and business groups seeking the peace and tranquility of this world class (UNESCO) nature reserve region of Catalonia. The historic villa was built in 1900 for Spanish nobility and is very private, surrounded by its own walled grounds, yet is two minutes walk to the town square. It has extensive lounge and dining space with all rooms and hallways built on a grand scale. Nature lovers will enjoy the three huge terraces with breathtaking mountain views. It has five large bedrooms and two bathrooms on the top floor, with cloakrooms on each of the other two floors. Designed for entertaining with huge dining spaces and three lounges, so it's easy to find a quiet corner. Children are well catered for with a separate tv lounge, toys and games, table tennis and outdoor play area with slide, swings and climbing tree. The walled gardens include a swimming pool, bbq and outdoor dining. Parking in the gated private drive is secure. Viladrau is within easy reach of Barcelona, the Mediterranean and Pyrenees for days out and further adventures!
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Hi, we are a family of six from London. We moved to Catalonia while the children were still small and had a fantastic few years restoring the house, exploring the region and making friends. The local Catalans enjoy the outdoors, good food and a healthy relaxed lifestyle - we loved the place and will probably end up retiring there!
Lloyd Daniels purchased this villa in 2004
When we discovered it in 2004, despite its near derelict condition, we immediately fell in love with the house and the beautiful mountain village location. A friend in Girona had recommended we look at this house as they liked the idea of sharing drinks on the terrace overlooking the mountains! Two years later, we delivered on the promise. Built around 1900 the house had escaped past fashions of modernisation. It's design and layout are geared towards leisure and entertaining - it was a holiday house for a famous titled publishing family from Barcelona. Now it's a fantastic place for families to relax, have fun and explore the area.
The village of Viladrau is located in Montseny Natural Park, which is a 'secret' gem of Catalonia. It offers a huge variety of unspoilt green waterfall valleys, steep forests of chestnut, pine, beech and oak and high rocky peaks. Top quality Catalalan cuisine can be found in pictureque mountain villages. Viladrau is also an easy drive to Barcelona, Girona, the Pyrenees and the beautiful fishing village beaches of the Costa Brava. Despite being in the centre of the village the house is completely private and really peaceful - and safe!
We found the villa very well equipped and perfect for our needs. It was very spacious, with room for all of us to eat and sit together, or hide away in peace. The kids loved the pool and there were plenty of loungers, fresh towels and outdoor seating. We loved the area, there were loads of fantastic mountain walks starting from the village. We would definitely return. The house is right in the village yet very private and secure for our young ones. Barcelona and Costa Brava beautiful beaches were great for days out, though we did need the car. The local restaurants were great especially the Chalet Coromina - very interesting food! and just across the road. We have no hesitation in recommending the villa to others.
We had a wonderful stay at this villa in the tiny village of Viladrau. The villa was perfect, very spacious and cool during the June heatwave. It has a lovely pool and garden, with a gas and charcoal BBQ. There were lots of rooms and terraces to find a quiet spot to read. the beds were all extremely comfortable and the bathrooms had large power showers. Lloyd the owner was very helpful throughout the booking process and responded to emails very quickly. If we travel to this region again we wouldn't hesitate to stop here again.
The village was a few minutes walking distance and had various restaurants and bars. There was also a small supermarket, a butchers and bakery.
The area was stunning, on the edge of the national park, ideal for cycling and walking.
The town of Vic is very close by, about half an hour away. This has larger supermarkets including a Lidl. The old town itself is well worth a visit. Girona is about 50 minutes away so ideal if flying into here, or again for a visit.
For a big party from ages 6 to 84 plenty of space to explore, plus, enclosed garden and 'home cinema nook' a real bonus. Bedrooms very spacious and comfortable. I slept well and loved a little star gazing on the verandas.
We enjoyed the village (nice bakery and tapas) and surrounding forest and mountains. Some great hikes to suit all ages and lots of help at tourist office. Great food at hotel in next street and very reasonable for good quality.
A real gem of a place and Carmen ( our housekeeper) was extremely helpful. Our host's recommends were well worth following up - from coastal walks to food.
Brilliant home stay.
We had a lovely visit to the villa, what a fantastic house! We loved the village and people, especially Carmen, what a joy to know she was available to us if any probs. Thank you.
The fiesta was on at the weekend so we had a lovely time taking in all the traditional events, the fireworks being the big suprise!!! Amazing.
We are now at home planning a return trip. We recommend Viladrau and the villa to anyone for a super stay. Many thanks again. Linda
Great place. High ceilings for rooms which will be cool in the summer, big living spaces, lots of room. Well-equipped kitchen in the main living area, with a spare downstairs. We were only five, but there was room for many more. Three great balconies which are great places to enjoy a gin and tonic, a glass of white wine or just a cup of tea sitting quietly enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of this somewhat sleepy mountain village.
In the main square there are bars and restaurants, a bank, shops and all the facilities one might reasonably require.
Carmen, who looked after the day-to-day management, was a fount of helpful information. Her daughter works in one of the local restaurants.
We enjoyed walking, the electric bicycles and the whole ambience.
The market in Vic is within easy reach as our various other attractions.
Highly recommended.
The house is a large old house with lots of atmosphere. It may need some paint here and there, but it's charm will make you forget that. It has a beautiful and very quiet garden and a nice pool. In the garden you can play tabletennis, soccer or just relax.
The most fantastic thing about the house though is the location. We have never felt more welcome, than in this small village. There were hardly any tourists during our stay - so the locals took good care of us :-).
We would love to come back.
This huge villa is located in the centre of a picturesque mountain village, just 2 minutes walk from the main square where there are numerous bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. The village is in Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO protected World Biosphere Reserve and is just 60 minutes from Barcelona, Costa Brava Mediterranean beaches and the Pyrenees, and also just thirty minutes from Girona Airport (Ryanair, Easyjet). The village has all amenities including cafes, restaurants, bakers, butchers, chemist and general stores. Viladrau village is famous for its healthy air and spring water (it has 111 springs!), this along with its sunny dry days and cool nights, have made it the traditional summer retreat for wealthy Barcelonans and Spanish Royalty. It is ideal for groups seeking the peace and tranquility of an unspoilt mountain nature park and also the enjoyment of Catalan culture and cuisine. Viladrau is a walkers paradise - Montseny is packed with walks and cycle tracks. The peak of Matagals (visible from the terrace!) is a great walk from the house and provides views of the Pyrenees, Barcelona and the Med. Further afield, one of our favourite walks is Val de Nuria - take the fenicular railway up and walk down (3 hrs). Montseny's quiet mountain roads and forest tracks make it hugely popular with on and off-road cyclists.
Other Activities: The most beautiful Costa Brava village beaches are an easy day trip 60 to 80 minutes away - Sa Tuna, Calella de Palafrugel, Llafranc, Aigua Blava, Sa Riera, are the best. Just outside Viladrau: Polo (ask in the village when a match is on - viewing is free!) and don't miss the Tree Rope Adventure Park - La Selva d'Aventura. Also Ballooning from Vic.
Golf: The beautiful Montanya Golf Club is 15 mins drive into the mountains, or the world standard, luxury PGA Catalunya 30 minutes away towards Girona.
Ski: Vel Ter 2055m is the nearest resort (60 mins), however La Molina, a 90 minute drive has much a more extensive skiiing and lift system.
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American Idol Hollywood Week Solos – Recap [VIDEOS]
Hollywood week continues on American Idol, as the solo rounds cut the boys from the men. Several early favorites were sent home on last night's episode.
Micah Johnson, who suffers from a speech impediment after a botched tonsil surgery, didn't measure up to the talent in Hollywood and was sent home. Matheus Fernandes, the short 22 year-old, hadn't sang with a band before, and it showed. He was let go too.
On the other hand, a number of guys stood out during the solo rounds.
Gurpreet Singh Sarin easily moved on after putting his own flavor on Ray Charles' 'Georgia on My Mind.'
Socially awkward Charlie Askew did a great intro to Goyte's 'Somebody I Used to Know,' and had Nicki Minaj telling him to stay his quirky self.
'Jar of Hearts' seem to be a popular choice and helped Curtis Finch Jr., Burnell Taylor and Marvin Calderson make it through the next round. Finch Jr. has been an early favorite, but I predict his 'vocal calisthenics' will wear thin, quickly with the viewers.
Paul Jolly had trouble with his nerves, but manged to get through his version of Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away,' and made it through, barely. Stutter Lazaro Arbos also moved on with Lady Gaga's 'Edge of Glory.'
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83 320i 5 speed Need help on fuel pump/ignition questions
Hello to all thanks for helping me out in my previous post 1st off. I have a 83 320i 5 speed and I have a difficult problem to pinpoint on what is causing this issue so again I turned to anyone on here who could help or has been through similar problems. I will try to describe what happens the best I can. When the car is HOT and while driving the car will bog down and conk out. Then it wont start until it is cool again. Also note when the car bogs down it also wont let me give the car fuel or accelerate when I push down the pedal. Its as though the fuel pump is not working to give gas. Also note when this happens and I am trying to start the car and it wont start when I put the key in the run position you can hear some clicking going on from what appears to be a mechanical fuel pump under the hood right behind where the fan is. I believe this model has 2 fuel pumps 1 in the tank and 1 mechanical I just described to you. Please help me out here as I am at a loss on what this could be. Here are my 3 ideas please indulge me as to which one is correct if any. 1 the mechanical fuel pump is going bad somehow (but why) 2 Perhaps a fuel pump relay switch or device is going bad when hot and 3 the (I think its called the COIL) is going bad. That is what the 1 wire runs to from the distributor cap. Again its only happening when the car is hot and you run it hard give it a lot of gas. Please advise me here as to what this could be as I am at a trouble spot. I know with all the knowledge on these forums someone out there must have had a similar problem/the same problem thanks for your help in advance.
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My station, run about car is up for grabs.
Its an R reg black 2lit 16v (the one with the williams engine) in Black , leather interior. Has just under a years MoT, new disks, pads and shocks. the car is in pretty good order, the only thing wrong is my neighbour keyed the side of it. its been a bit pimped with lexus lights and M3 mirrors ( this wasnt done by me). Also its 68k genuine miles. All in all a good car that goes like fck !! who in there right mind stuck an engine like that in such a small car.
I only drive it to the station, well i did, i cant be bothered so I now get a cab which is why its up for sale
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£600 i spent £300 on the Mot, it now needs nothing
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