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Visitors to Everglades National Park are often delighted with the memories a visit to the park or interaction with a park ranger creates, whether it's an appreciation of the native plant communities wrapped naturally around the Ernest Coe Visitor Center, the art exhibits and art work in the visitor centers around the park and in other galleries around south Florida, a park ranger program, or countless other programs not so visible but critical to park operations.
Though these programs and personnel make experiences in south Florida national parks memorable, the general public probably doesn't realize that many of these are only possible through donations of time and resources from a number of park partners.
In these tight economic times it should be no surprise that public and private organizations are relying more and more on innovative partnerships to achieve shared goals.
Everglades National Park is no different and has developed partnerships over the years with many local community groups and organizations as well as local governments to achieve shared goals of preservation, education, and enhanced youth opportunities to experience nature.
While some groups, like the Florida Native Plant Society, donate countless hours of time, other groups donate funds for a vast range of park projects and programs.
These groups are "partners" of the park, and without their support Everglades National Park would just not be the same!
Partnerships are not new to the National Park Service.
In fact, when the agency was created in 1916, its first Director Stephen Mather knew that building public support was essential for the national parks to thrive and grow, particularly with the limited resources afforded to the new agency.
Almost one hundred years later the National Park Service has an equal, if not increased, level of understanding that the success of our parks relies heavily on innovative and meaningful partnerships.
Among the park's many partners is the South Florida National Parks Trust.
This organization has donated over 5 million dollars to the four national parks in south Florida since 2002 (Big Cypress, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades).
This support has allowed the parks to ensure that more people, especially children, have an opportunity to experience these remarkable places.
The ranger program in your child's classroom, enhanced environmental education programs in each park, boater education programs, and many other programs in each of the four south Florida national parks have been made possible by grants from this organization.
"The South Florida National Parks Trust provides fiscal support for projects that otherwise would not be funded" said Executive Director, Don Finefrock. "The Trust prides itself on our fund raising efforts that allow us to support important projects and in our outreach efforts to connect people to these special places. We believe that both of these methods of support are essential for the long term success of the park".
Most American homes have a shelf or mantle that boasts memorabilia from trips taken and cherished.
Books, magnets, posters, t-shirts and other memorabilia that remind them of that great place they visited with their family or friends.
The Florida National Parks Association is the park partner that manages the park bookstores in south Florida where visitors browse for that special addition to their memory collection.
Throughout the National Park Service there are over 65 Cooperating Associations, like the Florida National Parks Association, who manage park bookstores and help to educate and orient visitors.
Since its inception in 1951, the Florida National Parks Association has provided over 3.5 million dollars in aid to the four National Park units in South Florida.
"Our bookstores are not just sales outlets. They are places where visitors can enhance their experience through purchasing educational materials that help them learn about the park's unique resources. In return the proceeds of their purchase go directly back to the park" said Executive Director Jim Sutton.
Another organization dedicated to providing a different way to connect to the resources of Everglades National park is the Artists in Residence in Everglades, otherwise known as AIRIE.
This organization focuses on bringing artists into the park who produce a range of artwork in as many forms, including photography, painting, sculpture, sound, and dance, that will share the beauty of this landscape through art.
The AIRIE program offers artists the opportunity to live and work in this unique environment for a period of up to one month.
The works completed under this program contribute to the public understanding and appreciation of Everglades National Park.
It is hoped that these works will characterize the Everglades for present and future generations, giving park visitors and the general public an opportunity to see our heritage through the eyes, and ears of the contributing artists.
Park partners can sometimes be neighboring communities as well.
The City of Homestead has committed a number of resources to highlight its unique location nestled between two national parks at the edge of urban areas populated by millions of residents and tourists.
A recent project sponsored by the city is free public transportation into these two national parks and Bayfront Park.
The city offers this free trolley service every weekend to both Everglades and Biscayne National Parks from late November to April.
A park ranger or volunteer staffs each of these trolleys to provide interpretation on park resources along the way and answers visitor questions.
The city, recently designated as the "Gateway to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks", created this pioneer program by expanding its already successful local trolley service.
In addition, both Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park have partnered to offer free Park admission to those on the National Parks Trolley.
This ground-breaking project is the first of its kind nationally to offer public transportation to two National Parks.
As the National Park Service approaches its centennial in 2016, the park will continue to rely on our existing partnerships and look at ways to create new ones.
"Many of our most successful accomplishments have been a result of partnerships. Bringing other people and organizations to the table encourages the flow of new ideas, progressive thinking and ultimately successful collaboration in meeting mutual goals." said Alan Scott, Chief of Interpretation.
To learn more about how you can support Everglades National Park visit us at http://www.nps.gov/ever/supportyourpark/index.htm.
Linda Friar contributed to this article.


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Buffalo State College has 137 students living downtown as it begins its seven-year renovation project for four dorm towers on campus, college spokesman Jerod Dahlgren said. The students are staying at Lofts, a student housing unit at 136 N. Division St.
Buff State has housed students at downtown hotels for many years because it lacked necessary dorm space on campus. It opened a new, 500-bed apartment complex in the fall of 2011, but then lost the dorm capacity this year at Tower 4 because of renovations. The renovations will be staggered throughout the years, with nothing in the 2013-14 academic year and then another tower being renovated through 2014-15.
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WE ARE SO SORRY THAT OWNERS DIRECT ARE NOW CHARGING OUR GUESTS A SERVICE FEE OF AROUND 8% IT IS A SHAME BUT WE ARE SORRY IT IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL. We also pay an annual fee to advertise on their web site. We advertise on 5 other web sites besides owners direct so First Thing to do before Booking is click the Enquire Now in BLUE just under the GREEN Request To Book Button on the right hand side to see if we are firstly still available as we receive a lot of requests due to our 5* reviews also please ask any questions about the Villa or details about renting our Car privately or any other questions you may have. VILLA KEMPSON is well advertised on the internet and is a bright and airy villa with private swimming pool and use of the owners Ford Focus Gia car which is insured for both sides of the island at a very competitive price. The villa sleeps 4 comfortably and is situated in a prime sought after location between Larnaca and Dhekelia and south of the Pyla village where both Greek and Turkish Cypriots live together. It is within walking distance of the sandy beach where some of the best hotels are located in the Larnaca Bay area like the Palm Beach Hotel & Golden Bay Hotel. The area has all local amenities, where several family run tavernas and restaurants serve excellent food. The Villa has an Established garden and large patio area with Webber gas BBQ. A 8 x 4m swimming pool with 5 sun loungers. There are 2 mountain bikes. The Villa enjoys the advantages of both a quiet rural location within a few minutes drive to Larnaca and a short drive to Ayia Napa and Protaras. Perfect for a relaxing family holiday to remember. please look at our own web page for more information and photos as Owners Direct is limited w w w kempson eu
Yvonne and I would like to welcome you to our villa and to share our holiday home with you. Yvonne is German and I am English we live and work in Frankfurt Germany at the moment but hope to retire to Cyprus in the next couple of years. We have set the prices for rental at a level which is very competitive compared to other villas on offer in and around the area. Our aim is to cover the running costs and ensure it is well maintained. These prices have been set within an affordable range for many people who would not normally think of renting a villa. It was the first time we had rented a villa and wow what freedom you have compared to hotels and holiday apartments plus the private pool in the garden was the icing on the cake for us and we hope you enjoy it as we did.
Michael Kempson purchased this villa in 2006
We bought this Villa in November 2006 after falling in love with it when we rented it for a month in June 2006 and lucky for us the owners Steve and Elizabeth who had owned it from new decided to accept our purchase offer and sold it to us. We will of course be using it a lot ourselves but also want others to enjoy it and be able to explore this wonderful island which is full of opportunities.
It is a very private well presented bright and airy spacious villa situated in a nice cul de sac location close to all amenities. The private pool is fantastic either to swim, dip of play. We have provided what we think is a very pleasant comfortable villa in which to have a wonderful relaxing holiday in enjoy it we do.
It felt like home from home with first class facilities. Comfortable and spacious with a beautiful private pool in the garden of a fully fenced and private quiet location. The villa also provided on-site booklets with very clear instruction on all aspect of the villa and of the local area which consisted of some of the best local family restaurants and bars we visited. With the added availability of the car we were able to visit many other resorts and wonderful land marks throughout Cyprus and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will definitely return to villa Kempson as soon we are able thanks to Mike and Yvonne for their hospitality. - Sally, Martyn, Elliot & Easter
Always one 'thought' ahead - that best describes the house and everything that is provided there by Michael and Yvonne.
Before we arrived, Michael just told us that we have just to arrive in our clothes...and that's true as well. We had 11 great days there, thank xxx alot. - Carla, Laura and Thomas
The property is very comfortable and clean. The owners have thought of everything... this is 2nd visit so it must be good. The village of Plya and the surrounds had good choices of bars, restaurants and the beach. Take advantage of the owners car to see the rest of this island.
I would certainly recommend this villa and location.
Gary met us at the airport; he is a huge asset. The villa, indoors, is comfortable and accommodating, extremely well equipped, perfectly clean and tidy. Wifi works well. There was a nice bottle of red waiting for us; it must have been nice, because we got ourselves another one. If you want TV, it's excellent, with very full coverage, once you've learnt how to work it. You'll find lots of maps etc, and guests have put plenty of suggestions in the book.
Outside is spacious; there are several seating options, all comfortable, the pool is really good, and the environment attractive. When we were there, it was very quiet all around, and the street outside (end of a cul-de-sac) is peaceful.
The car is fine; we were very happy with it.
Michael's communication, by email and phone, was excellent, detailed and helpful. Any question was answered quickly and clearly. The online listing is spot-on. Value for money is superb. Very highly recommended.
We have stayed in many villas over the last few years and this is the best by a mile. The facilities are excellent and we really can't find anything at all to fault. The location is ideal with only a short stroll to some lovely bars, restaurants and beach. As for the villa itself, it is just perfect. The pool has a shaded area which suited us ideally as my husband could sit in the shade while I basked in the sunshine! The TV system is a real bonus - we didn't watch a lot but enjoyed a few films and a bit of sport a few nights. We hired the car which is great value for money and made a big difference, even just to get to the supermarket. There are shops within walking distance but much cheaper to go to Lidl which is only a 10 minute drive away. I can't recommend this villa enough - we are hoping to book for next year. There is everything you could possibly want for a perfect holiday. Thanks so much to Michael and Yvonne for giving us the opportunity to share their lovely home.
Villa Kempson has everything you need for that great holiday experience you need we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the villa is first class. The service from start to finish was perfect
Villa Kempson has everything you need for that great relaxing holiday my wife and I enjoyed it's location and all the villa had to offer. First class service from start to finish
We spent 2 wonderful weeks in early July at Villa Kempson. We stayed there last year and loved it so much we had to make a return trip.
The villa has everything the five of us required……private swimming pool, barbecue, large screen TV, gorgeously comfy suites to sit on both inside in the air conditioned lounge or outside under the pergola. The villa is not really a holiday villa, it's a home. Practical and perfectly sized kitchen with all mod cons and spacious, the bathroom has a walk in shower and beautiful bedrooms to rest in with air conditioning in each room. The rooms are beautifully decorated with comfortable furniture and elegant ornaments and pictures. Everything is thought about for your holiday - villa mobile phone, USB charging sockets, electric blinds to all windows, cold water drinking spa, celling fans and even LED mood lighting outside – change the colour to suit your taste!
If it is too hot outside, the villa is equipped with a home entertainment system. This has a large TV, with DVD and films, internet access (post your Facebook pictures to keep them at home jealous) and a system that allows you to watch films and satellite TV even UK TV channels. There are also 2 mountain bikes ready to go but in Cyprus high temperatures when we were there, sorry it was the pool and large cool beers under the pergola!
The front garden is an oasis of wonderful flowering plants and shrubs, whilst most of the back garden is taken up with the pool and pergola offering much needed shade in the hot Cyprus sun, which reached 46C when we were there. Obviously sun loungers to use by the pool and even pool toys to keep the kids and adults amused.
The villa is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac, where you will be lucky to meet anyone. It's only a short walk to the local beaches, shops and restaurants but frankly my family were content to stay at the villa a lot of the time and enjoy all the facilities. The car that is included with the villa is ideal to go further afield, to the main town of Larnaca (10 minutes) or to nearby Ayia Napa (30 minutes) or further as you desire.
Overall the villa was clean, functional and well maintained and would 110% recommend to anyone. In fact we are already booked for our return trip next year, cannot wait.
Roy and Lesley, Liversedge
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For divers there is an excellent dive school locally run by Chris Martyn
Alpha Divers is a PADI Five Star Gold Palm Instructor Development Centre and a British Sub-Aqua Club Premier Centre located in Larnaca Cyprus. We are dedicated to quality customer service. Our goal is to build customer loyalty by being the best family scuba diving, snorkeling, and watersports operation in Cyprus. Alpha Divers flagship operation is located opposite the Beau Rivage Hotel in Larnaca and just a stone's throw from the famous Zenobia Ferry Wreck. The staff of Alpha Divers are experienced and committed to your safety and enjoyment while you are diving in Cyprus. With our Ayia Napa and Larnaca locations, Alpha Divers is the only dive center in Cyprus regularly taking divers to all the reefs and wrecks. Alpha Divers can also plan that special occasion for you on the water or underwater weddings, private party cruises, and private scuba diving and snorkeling trips. Tel/Fax +357-24-647519.
700 metres walk from the Larnaca Bay sandy beach. 25 minute drive to Ayia Napa for water world and Protaras for the white sandy beaches and small fishing port.
15 minutes drive to Larnaca International Airport.
45 minutes drive to the historic divided city of Nicosia.
45 minutes drive to Limassol.
1 hour 15 minutes to Paphos for the famous mosaics, tombs of the kings and the many museums.
5 minutes drive to Larnaca City for all your local store like M&S, Starbucks, Next, Debenhams and many good local stores, especially Carrefour for your weekly food shopping. Opposite Carrefour there is a fantastic local fresh fruit and vegetable shop a must to visit.
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If we are booked at the time you requested please look at our apartments (see 8123743)
in the larnaca bay tourist area 10 minutes walk from the villa there are lots of local amenities like bank, small supermarket, butchers, internet café, bakers, jewellers, books and cards hairdressers and of course the souvenirs shops, fitness club, tennis courts, beach volleyball and all the usual water sports. At nicos water sports on the beach close to the palm beach hotel.
There are local taxis and the local bus stop that will take you to larnaca city. There are a couple of local tour agents that organise daily trips to all the wonderful sites there are to see in Cyprus.
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Oct 28 2017 - Feb 23 2018
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Feb 24 2018 - Mar 30 2018
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Booking by email/tel. £250 deposit payable on booking by bank transfer In UK, Germany or Cyprus (non refundable) Balance to be paid 60 Days prior to date of arrival, along with a refundable £250 deposit in case of breakages or damage to car, (returned 7 days after departure after villa is checked). Please check availability before booking as we get booked up very quick due to popularity. Airport Meet and Greet available same as Taxi Fare.
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In the main holiday period Saturday to Saturday but are very flexible but if incoming guests arrive on the same day as the outgoing guests depart then outgoing guests are requested to be packed by 12.00 incoming guest are welcome at villa pool side any but have access to the villa at 15.00. Please ask.
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Prices in UK pounds.
Special long term rental. 10% discount for stays of 28 days or more.
5% off last minute bookings less than 6 weeks before Arrival.
7.5% off last minute bookings less than 4 weeks before Arrival.
10% off last minute bookings less than 2 weeks before Arrival.
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JERUSALEM, April 7 (JTA) — How serious is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about accelerating peace negotiations with the Palestinians? This was the question on President Clinton's mind when he met with Netanyahu this week in Washington and discussed the Israeli premier's proposal to move straight into the permanent-status negotiations as a means to breathe new life into the peace process. If Netanyahu intends to expedite final-status talks with his government coalition intact, then the whole exercise may be nothing more than a public relations stunt. In his Cabinet are some of the harshest critics of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. If, on the other hand, Netanyahu's proposal is part of a strategy to advance the peace process by setting up a national unity government with the Labor Party, then it may herald a breakthrough out of the current crisis. Under the Israeli-Palestinian agreements, known as the Oslo accords, the final-status talks were slated to begin in earnest last month and be concluded by 1999. In the meantime, Israel was to carry out three redeployments from West Bank rural areas. But the process hit a logjam after Israel began building a Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem and decided on a first redeployment that the Palestinians charged was paltry. The Palestinians maintain that they will not return to the talks until Israel stops construction of Har Homa and freezes all settlement activity. Israel is demanding, in the wake of last month's suicide bombing at a Tel Aviv cafe, a clear commitment by Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat to end terror. The Clinton administration has voiced interest in Netanyahu's proposal to complete the permanent-status talks in six months as part of a package being developed to revive the dialogue. But speculation is rife about Netanyahu's intentions, and the Palestinians themselves are wary of deviating from the step-by-step Oslo process. Those who view the proposal as a publicity stunt point out that all the hard-liners in Netanyahu's coalition have enthusiastically endorsed it. Ministers and Knesset members from the Likud and the National Religious Party as well as other coalition partners who have been among the most outspoken opponents of the Oslo process now welcome the premier's idea of launching into permanent-status negotiations. One explanation for this enthusiasm is that these hard-liners presume that no compromise is possible on the permanent-status issues — Jerusalem, borders, settlements, refugees' rights. They therefore believe that such talks will produce permanent deadlock and bring to an end the process they so vehemently oppose. However, if Netanyahu believes that his proposal will advance the peace process, his ability to form a unity government to implement it may be hindered by rivalries within the Labor Party. While Shimon Peres, Labor's leader, is the most energetic campaigner in favor of the unity option, his likely successor as party leader — former Foreign Minister Ehud Barak — is opposed to it. So is the candidate now in second place for the leadership position, Yossi Beilin, who was long Peres' political acolyte. Of the four contenders for the party leadership, only former Health Minister Ephraim Sneh supports Peres' unity efforts. The Labor leadership election, scheduled for June 3, looms as a deadline for Netanyahu. He must decide before then whether to make Labor an offer, because afterward, the proposition may well be refused. On the other hand, say seasoned observers here, if Barak wins the leadership position, he may prove more agreeable than he appears now to Netanyahu's overtures. To Barak, Peres' eagerness to lead Labor into a unity government looks like the former premier's way of hanging onto the party leadership. Netanyahu said last week that he intends to move fast on the unity option — if he decides to go for it. But he has not yet decided to do so. And even Peres, for all his enthusiasm, has said he will not be part of a unity government until the conclusion of an ongoing police investigation into alleged improprieties surrounding the abortive appointment in January of a new attorney general. In terms of substantive policy considerations, neither Barak nor Beilin is opposed in principle to moving directly into permanent-status talks. Beilin, even though he was the principal Israeli negotiator of the Oslo accords, was never personally or ideologically committed to their phased approach. Instead, as he has explained privately, he embraced the idea of a five- year interim period as a tactical means for getting the government of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to approve the Oslo process. Barak, too, has indicated support for advancing the timetable for the permanent-status talks. He harbored serious reservations about the original time frame because it provided for three major Israeli redeployments in rural areas of the West Bank before the permanent-status negotiations were to reach their critical phase. In Barak's view — a view that was shared by Netanyahu and other Likud officials, who were then in the opposition — this meant that Israel would relinquish the bulk of its territorial assets in advance of the toughest phase of final-status negotiations. It would conduct those crucial negotiations, therefore, from a position of weakness. As premier, Netanyahu's strategy was to call for a first redeployment that was far less extensive than the Palestinians had been led to expect in earlier negotiations with the previous Labor-led government. But that decision, which has yet to be implemented, played a vital role in triggering the current crisis in the peace process. The Palestinians felt betrayed when they understood that a mere 2 percent of West Bank land now under Israeli control would be turned over to them in the first redeployment. Another 7 percent now under joint control also was to be transferred to the Palestinian Authority. For the Palestinians, as much as they mistrust Netanyahu, the prospect of an expedited permanent-status settlement led by a Likud prime minister and backed by the broad consensus of a unity government must be appealing. They know enough about domestic Israeli politics to understand that an agreement achieved on this basis would have the credibility and strength necessary to assure its longevity. But neither they nor the Labor Party leaders know whether this is what Netanyahu intends. Perhaps, after Monday's conversation in the White House, the only person who does know what is on the Israeli premier's mind is Clinton.
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Mahikeng, North West - A 92-year-old man has been found murdered in his home, with his feet burnt, in Setlopo village, Mahikeng, North West police said on Wednesday.
"According to information, the neighbour went to visit the deceased and noticed a broken window. She called his (the man's) child who entered the house through a window and saw the deceased lying dead," said Colonel Emelda Setlhako.
"The deceased was found naked in his bedroom. Half of his body was covered with a mattress and his feet were burnt and some ash was on the ground."
The man had been stabbed 12 times, and had other wounds on his head and left ear. A knife was found at the scene.
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By choosing to open its season with last Saturday's GWS-Swans derby, the AFL wisely focused the spotlight on its northern expansion. This was not just a bloke with a fancy new jalopy taking it for a spin around the block but sound commercial sense.
Inevitably, there were complaints from parochial southern fans after the Giants were granted a stand-alone weekend game. However, GWS's ''respectable loss'' and, particularly, the massive pre-game publicity justified the scheduling.
The only person in Sydney who might disagree is Israel Folau, whose game-long impersonation of a small child trying to find his mother in a large shopping mall loaded the guns of the sceptics. At the very least, it emphasised the obvious point Folau should be honing his skills in a lower grade, as he would be if his name were Nathan Smith and he were earning a rookie's wage.
Tonight comes the AFL's usual pipe-opener between Richmond and Carlton. An occasion - followed by an entire weekend - that will demonstrate how the AFL is paying for its elaborate western Sydney invasion. Like the NRL, the AFL's opening round fixture is self-consciously rigged to maximise attendances. Unlike any other code, the outcome will be turnstiles spinning like weather vanes in a hurricane.
On consecutive nights, the MCG will be close to capacity for Richmond-Carlton and Hawthorn-Collingwood. Four of the game's best supported Melbourne clubs playing before a combined audience of up to 180,000. Three are premiership contenders, the other, Richmond, tantalising a large and morbidly obsessive group of supporters with the promise of competency. Add big crowds for North Melbourne-Essendon and Fremantle-Geelong, and the tribute to the late Jim Stynes at Melbourne-Brisbane, and the total round attendance is expected to reach 370,000.
Which provides one justification for the AFL's lavish spending in Rooty Hill. Even more compelling is the $1.2 billion, five-year media rights deal that begins this year. Although with that cash comes compromises that have the potential to alter entrenched viewing habits.
For the first time, every AFL game is being shown live on Fox Sports, including the four also on Seven. While the AFL has gradually increased the number of ''live against the gate'' games in recent years, no one is certain what impact the ability to remain in your underwear without missing a game will have on attendances. Saturday night games have also been put back from 7.10 to the less family-friendly time of 7.40 to suit broadcasters.
The average AFL crowd dipped from 38,417 in 2010 to 36,425 (7,139,272) last year, largely because of the introduction of Gold Coast Suns. Small crowds for GWS games will bring that number down further. But clubs, which rely on fans through the gate for revenue, will keep a sharp eye on gate figures for other matches. Even allowing for the fact the media rights deal provides compensation for any empty seats, the live TV coverage leaves one empty.
The introduction of GWS provides another challenge. With the Gold Coast still callow and Port Adelaide struggling despite a bright pre-season, the new nine-game draw is likely to produce a large number of lopsided and, thus, not particularly appealing games.
As in the NRL, a strictly enforced salary cap helps to ensure an even competition. Yet the boom-and-bust cycle of the draft can create disparity. Teams are usually either in the ''premiership window'' or rebuilding from the bottom and at a competitive disadvantage. One honourable exception is the Swans, whose ability to recycle experienced players is such they should be rebadged as the Sydney Greens.
Still, if the AFL faces new challenges, it does so from a position of strength. A-League aficionados defend small attendances on the basis that many European competitions do not attract huge crowds either. Which is an unintended compliment to the mass audiences who gather for AFL.
It should be remembered the AFL tabled a $23.6 million loss last year, with the expense of new teams and seven-figure payments to struggling clubs hurting the bottom line. But its total revenue ($343 million last year, even before the new rights money kicks in) is enviable. If the native game can retain its enormous gate receipts despite the strictures of a new media deal, it will continue to set the bar at dizzying heights.
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Sometimes I want a particular thing, and I want it a certain way.
And despite what my husband might say, that doesn't happen on a regular basis. Every other day at the most. And usually always on weekends…
Like, why does every basketball game on TV HAVE to air the same time Real Housewives/Bachelorette is on? (Not to mention there is like 4 games at the same time…) Or why can't I just walk into a clothing store and find and item of clothing where my bum cheeks aren't hanging out?
Also, why is it bathing suit season? I just need like 1 more year and then I might be ready…
You see, I really wanted to make a peanut butter cookie out of Coconut Flour, just like I made this Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie. I didn't want to add any dry sugar and I wanted it to be super easy. I searched a lot of recipes, and then somehow I eventually ended up looking at these amazingly delicious looking Snicker Cupcakes. I almost said screw it.
I almost made cupcakes.
But then I remembered that if I made cupcakes those super short shorts wouldn't fit, and bathing suit season would need to be put off for at least another 3 years…
And I live in Vegas where it's 102 degrees this week and people live in their bathing suits, so obviously cupcakes weren't an option. (And turning on the oven for cookies really isn't either…) But for the sake of this blog post and those reading it, I made the cookies.
I ate 5 of them.
And I'm wearing my bathing suit. With Booty Shorts. And an oversized robe to cover it all up.
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Yesterday, an hour was stolen from my life. Aliens didn't abduct me and perform a time warp, nor did I turn a Time-Turner the wrong way. Simply, there was a power outage, and having no flashlight other than my dying cell phone, I was left to sit on my couch and contemplate all the things I could have done, if there was a current zapping through my wires.
I could have read a book, prepped my curriculum, vacuumed the living room (for the third time that day!), organized a closet, done some laundry, write a blog post, and of course possibly save the world from stupid people.
In all honesty, I probably wouldn't have done anything significant that hour. Maybe surf the net, schmooze with my Rabbi, complain how bored I was, doze in an out (I was lying on the couch lightly napping when the power went out), but really, nothing to claim that hour as my own.
When the choice however was taken from me, without so much a nod in my direction, all of the potential comes to light, and I feel robbed. When I frit away hours doing Jack Schmidt, I may chastise myself later, but it was my choice, and there's no one to blame but me. However, when something unceremoniously is taken from my grasp, without any concern for my consent, I will cry foul


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Week + End: High Five, It's Friday!
October 18, 2013
Oh my. Not sure if this week could have been busier. And yet The Urban Market is coming up next week so, yep, it's going to get a wee bit hectic around here! I've got a dozen lists on the go (literally) but so do my Spruce partners (thank God!) so I think we're good to go. On top of our upcoming market, we've had several amazing opportunities come our way over the last few weeks (like this contest we're hosting next month) and my weekends are almost all booked right up until Christmas, crazy! I cannot wait some of the other good things that have come our way but for now, I'll stick with some of my favourite web links of the week…
1. This Sydney home is just killing it…texture, pattern and vintage treasures galore!
The Design Files. Photo by Sean Fennessy.
2. I really need a wingback chair like this one. It would be good to actually start reading books again too!
3. Mildly obsessed with Heather from Dahlhaus' new Herringbone trays. We carry several styles of her vases at Spruce Collective…expect to see some of these puppies there shortly!
4. This kitchen couldn't be brighter! Is that backsplash a window or a mirror? Either way, it's genius.
5. This rustic floral arrangement from DIY is beyond gorgeous, enough said.
Amy Osaba for Style Me Pretty. Photo by Rylee Hitchner.
That's all for now! I'm off to our market venue to help style our booth (it's going to be soooo pretty/rustic/industrial/awesome!) before taking the kids to the skatepark (yes, the girls are now skateboarding too…too cute!) and painting a room or two at our house (is it nap time yet?). Wishing you all a sun-filled weekend like we'll be having!
Wit + Whimsy: Art for Kids' Rooms
October 16, 2013
Happy Wednesday to you! We're plugging away at our home renos over here and between our busy schedules, Brad and I have wished more than once that we could hire a contractor to keep the momentum going for us. Alas, it's all on us this time 'round and the snowball effect continues. As many of you can relate, it's tough to finish one room at a time and every room in the house is a wee bit topsy turvy right now, something I'll just have to let go of for the next couple of months. Gabe's room is sooo close to being done though and I promise to share some pics next week. His old room is empty and ready for a fresh coat of paint before Lilah moves in and I'm really excited to get some fresh art up on the walls.
Rise Art recently asked me to take part in their Blogger of the Moment series and it was pretty fun being interviewed about my artistic taste. As you know, I'm a big fan of gallery walls and bits of wit + whimsy thrown in for good measure, especially in family homes and kids spaces. It was tough to narrow down to just one, but I absolutely fell in love with this "Art from the Menagerie" print by Kareena Zerefos up on the Rise Art website…
"Art from the Menagerie" by Kareena Zerefos, available at Rise Art
Both of my girls are super creative. Sadie is more hands-on in her approach to art and creates a frenzy of paintings, sketches and journal entries everyday whereas Lilah is much more into imaginary play, a performer by all accounts. They are both beyond excited to finally have their own bedrooms and it's pretty fun watching their personal styles evolve. Sadie has been set on incorporating the Eiffel Tower, gold polka dots and anything French since day 1 (she's already set her sights on moving to Paris one day!) while Lilah's tastes range from Rainbow-Sparkle-Unicorn themes (all together, of course!) to her current What-Does-the-Fox-Say obsession. So we'll just have to see how her room comes together ;) Here are some great prints and easy framing ideas (love the chalkboard "frames" below!) that I've got my eye on for both of my girls' spaces…
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Even though those adorable Pottery Barn posters are discontinued, I bet they'd be a pretty do-able DIY and I've been obsessed with this La Lune print forever…I really should put it on my Christmas list one of these years! Anyway, kids rooms are the perfect place to play with colour and art and I'm all for letting my kiddos have a big say when it comes to decorating their rooms…within reason, of course :)
Week + End: Giving Thanks
October 11, 2013
It's Thanksgiving weekend for us Canadians and I have ever so much to be thankful for. Life is busy and it's easy to focus on the things that I'm lacking, the house projects we can't afford or the to-do's that I haven't checked off of that list when I should really be making a conscious effort to count my many blessings each day. Today, I'm especially thankful for my beautiful kids, husband and family (they're healthy + happy + they've always got my back), my amazing friends and business partners (they support me and help me grow in oh-so-many ways), my own health (I may have a head cold + a few spare pounds but I'm strong and well), our cozy family home (it keeps us safe + warm + inspired with endless projects) and for the past incredible year with Spruce Collective (it was truly meant to be, in every way possible).
While I'm ahead of the game and already cooked my first turkey dinner last weekend (phew!), here are some inspiring tables and settings for your festive feasts:
1. These tree ring chargers are simply beautiful:
2. Absolutely in love with Shanna Murray's new collaboration with West Elm:
3. The combination of florals, vegetables, cutting boards + individual baguettes at the wedding table are perfection:
Photo by Clayton Austin for Style Me Pretty
4. This chalkboard runner is a sweet and personal touch for any table setting:
5. Mildly obsessed with demi-johns and these ones look extra festive with fall trimmings:
This weekend, we'll be plugging through our basement renos, celebrating a good friend's birthday and sharing a yummy turkey dinner with my side of the family. Lots to do but we'll be taking time to enjoy each moment as it comes. What are you thankful for and how will you be spending the long weekend? I'd love to hear :) Happy Thanksgiving!
The Domino Effect: Greenwich Glamour
October 9, 2013
Although I haven't actually flipped through the new issue with my own two hands, I couldn't be happier that Domino magazine is back on the shelves. It was the first go-to design website (pre-blogging) that I visited regularly, (especially while studying interior design) and I was sooo sad when it closed down…especially when my collection of deco files disappeared with it! Before Pinterest, it was my favourite way to "collect" inspiring interiors. But it's back and based on this stunning Greenwich Village townhouse, it's better than ever. Come take a look…
All photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino
While this family home is definitely more glamourous than those that usually catch my eye, it is anything but pretentious. The fine finishes (those herringbone floors!), neutral palette and gold accents throughout are seriously pulling at my heart strings and I love that they could translate into the average home just as beautifully as they do here….
All photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino
Owner Ali Cayne worked alongside her architect throughout the extensive renovation and made all of her own decorating decisions. "The whole idea behind this house is to nourish and feed people, " says the busy mother-of-five and restauranteur.
All photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino
Beautiful, isn't it? Although, somehow I can't quite picture 5 kiddos running through it! You can see more photos over at Domino too. Hope you're having a wonderful week so far!
Early Bird: Thanksgiving at Our House
October 7, 2013
Well, I did it! My first turkey dinner is now officially checked off of my life-accomplishments list and it turned out even better than I'd hoped, if I do say so myself! The Ultimate Dry Brine Turkey recipe I found in this month's House & Home magazine truly was the ultimate…crispy on the outside, juicy and flavourful all the way through. The recipe's not up on the website yet but it is in the current October issue…so good! I also made the sweet-and-sour red cabbage and the pumpkin pie, minus the pecan crunch (I thought I had pecans but they were actually walnuts) and both turned out really yummy too. I cheated on the stuffing (full disclosure here!) and bought freshly-made maple sausage and cranberry stuffing from Lepp's Farm Market. It wasn't cheap but it was sooo delicious that it was worth the splurge, not to mention it saved me from making one dish myself!
Decorating the table is hands down the best part of any gathering for me, obviously. Thankfully, I've got a warehouse full of vintage furniture to "borrow" from at times like these and we swapped out our everyday dining table for one of my fave rentals, The Margaret Table…if only it could stay! We also moved our credenza in front of the fireplace and now I'm dreaming of a harvest table to replace our current round one…one day!
In addition to the turkey and other sides, I also made these Roasted Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes (mine didn't look nearly this good but they still tasted fantastic!), creamy herbed mashed potatoes, a green salad, fresh bread and my sister-in-law Amy brought a delicious Shiraz Cranberry sauce compote. Let's just say, no one left hungry!
I was a bit too busy to take any other pics of the evening but thought I'd share some Fall-inspired pics from around the shop, since I'm in such a Thankful state of mind. We restyled and de-cluttered our shelves and displays last week and all found it pretty therapeutic. It's always amazing to me the effect that our surroundings have on our mental state, whether we realize it or not. You know, that feeling when you've walked past that annoying stack of paperwork on your desk for weeks and then finally take 5 minutes and sort it out…it's like a breath of fresh air!
Fall neutrals are a win-win with decorating in general and you really can't go wrong. Add some greenery and a few splashes of colour for good measure and you're good to go! Will you be cooking Thanksgiving dinner this coming weekend (or next month, for my American friends)? If so, what are your favourite dishes and/or turkey techniques? Enjoy your Monday!


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Camila Alves has told boyfriend Matthew McConaughey to wait 40 days before having sex so her body can recover from giving birth to their second child, 3-week-old daughter Vida.
Where I come from, we believe in something we call a 40-day break after the baby," the mother-of-two tells StyleList. "You have to let your body do its own thing. You give it time to recover and let everything settle down."
The Brazilian beauty adds that it's all about respecting your body: "You kind of respect all the hard work your body has just done and give it a break. For these 40 days, you really take it easy. By that I mean no sex, light, healthy food, no trips to the gym. Then, after 40 days, you are good to go."
Camila and Matthew are also parents to 18-month-old son Levi.
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CLEVELAND – Stephen Curry didn't smell champagne. Blood was in the air.
Curry scored 35 points in three quarters, Andre Iguodala added 20 and Golden State returned to the arena where it won the NBA championship last season and embarrassed the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-98 on Monday night.
The Warriors built a 30-point lead in the first half, pushed their advantage to 43 after halftime and bounced back from a shocking loss in Detroit over the weekend by winning their fifth straight over Cleveland.
Only a late flurry of points helped the Cavs avoid their worst home loss in franchise history.
"They came in and gave us an old-fashioned a-kicking," LeBron James said. "They did what they wanted."
Curry made seven 3-pointers — his last put the Warriors ahead by 40 late in the third quarter — and the reigning league MVP seemed right at home in Quicken Loans Arena, where the Warriors clinched their first title since 1975 last June. On Sunday, Curry said he hoped the visitor's locker room "still smells a little bit like champagne."
That aroma had long dissipated, but the Warriors looked thirsty for more bubbly.
Curry downplayed his champagne boast.
"The last time I was there we had a trophy, we had champagne and we had goggles," Curry said, recalling last season's Game 6. "We had a good time."
With Curry leading the charge, the Warriors overwhelmed the Cavs, who lost at Golden State 89-83 on Christmas Day and could do little to stop the defending champions.
James scored 16 for Cleveland, which just went 5-1 on its longest road trip this season. And like last season's finals, James didn't have much help. Kyrie Irving had eight points on 3-of-11 shooting and Kevin Love had three points in 21 forgettable minutes.
Draymond Green added 16 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for the Warriors, who rested their starters in the fourth.Hornets 124, Jazz 119 (2 OT)
In Charlotte, Kemba Walker scored a franchise-record 52 points, powering the Hornets to the double-overtime win. Knicks 119, 76ers 113 (2 OT)
In New York, Carmelo Anthony returned from a two-game absence and made a tying 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left in regulation. Raptors 112, Nets 100
In Toronto, Kyle Lowry scored 13 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and the Raptors matched a season high with their fifth straight win. Mavs 118, Celtics 113 (OT)
In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points for the Mavs, and Deron Williams had 10 of his 20 points in overtime. Blazers 108, Wizards 98
In Washington, C.J. McCollum made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, helping Portland rebound from its worst loss of the season. Grizzlies 101, Pelicans 99
In Memphis, Marc Gasol had 16 points and 10 rebounds, leading the balanced Grizzlies to the victory. Bulls 111, Pistons 101
In Auburn Hills, Michigan, Pau Gasol had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Chicago won again without Joakim Noah. Hawks 98, Magic 81
In Atlanta, Al Horford scored 15 points, Paul Millsap had 13 points and 12 rebounds, and the Hawks earned their second straight win. Clips 140, Rockets 132 (OT)
In Los Angeles, sharp-shooting J.J. Redick scored a career-high 40 points and the Clippers made a franchise-record 22 3-pointers in an overtime win against Houston.


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I'm backstage right now with all the Golden Globe winners in the press room and totally wish I could bottle all of you guys up and seat you here with me. Since I'm not that talented, let me share a bit of what went down on the red carpet:
Most Stressful Moment: Upon arriving at the Beverly Hilton, I was informed that there was a water main break, so the carpet was soaked and all the video outlets were displaced. Do. Not. Freak. Out. Except I kind of did. Luckily, I brought my flip-flops, which came in handy, and the maintenance guys did a darn good job of cleaning up a huge mess.
Funniest Moment: Sarah Hyland told me how hungry she was, so the Mary Poppins in me pulled out a box of Hanukkah cookies that my mom had sent me the other month. We ate 'em and sang "Dreidel Dreidel." You'll see that in the video coming to Glamour.com tomorrow.
Best Color and Hair/Makeup: Best color of the night goes to Sarah Hyland's coral gown and Julie Chen's purple confection. Best makeup was a glow-y, sun-kissed Monica Potter, who has never looked better.
Biggest Surprise of the Night: I had fun seeing how many celebs could spell Chiwetel Ejiofor's name, and only one got it right: Tatiana Maslany. Amazing.
Most Stunning Couple: Julianna Margulies and Keith Lieberthal. I just can't with these two. They are too darn cute and gorgeous for words.
Best-Looking Guys: Oscar Isaac and Taylor Kinney. How I managed to conduct interviews with these guys looking into my eyes is beyond me.
Coolest Celeb: Emma Thompson, who literally ran down the red carpet when they announced it was closing with her shoes in hand. You have to see this to know how freakin' funny it was—good thing we got that on video!
I'll have tons more coming tomorrow in our hilarious video piece featuring everyone from Emma Watson to Jason Bateman, and I can't wait for you to see it!
Meanwhile, because I know you'll all want to know what Jennifer Lawrence said backstage after her win for American Hustle, here's the transcript I just typed up! Enjoy:
Jennifer Lawrence: You gotta interrupt me up here, otherwise I'll just keep going on.
Reporter: How are you celebrating tonight?
JL: I don't know. I need to catch up on my drinking. I think that's why I was so manic. I need to have a glass of wine. That's not a good answer. Tonight I'm going to celebrate with my friends and family. Somebody interrupt, quick, quick, quick!
Reporter: Well, it's happening.
JL: What?
Reporter: It is.
JL: What is happening?
Reporter: What is happening. Exactly. Everything.
JL: Do you guys get that?
Reporter: What is happening.
JL: What is happening is happening. Yes, OK.
Reporter: You have won two out of three Golden Globes. What does it feel like?
JL: It's not daunting. Until you guys get sick of me. But it's OK. I'll understand. No, it's really just incredible. I have no idea what I'm doing here. Interrupt, interrupt, interrupt.
Reporter: You look amazing today. Did anything cute happen as you were getting ready?
JL: Haha, did anything cute happen! Yeah, my stylist Rachel brought over her adorable son, Skylar. We played tickle monster for a while. I had my friends and family come over, so it was like a party, which is always really fun. But then when I'm walking out the door, of course everyone wants a picture. Interrupt, interrupt, interrupt ! You were supposed to interrupt five seconds ago!
Reporter: Do you have any other plans to do other aspects of filmmaking besides acting?
JL: Not right now. I would love to direct someday. My passion for directing happened at the same time it did for acting on the first movie I did. So I would love to direct, but I don't want to suck, so I'll keep learning, and I'm lucky to be learning from the best.
Reporter: You've had such a good year. What's your best advice for young girls who look up to you?
JL: Just be strong. Don't be a follower. Always do the right thing. If you have a choice between the right thing or the wrong thing, always do the right thing. It's a lot less stressful that way.
Reporter: Jennifer, to your right.
JL: You said to the right, and I went the other way. Ha!
Reporter: I was with you at the Governors Ball last year and your family was having more fun than you even celebrating.
JL: That's because they don't have to go through all of this! Sorry, what was the last part? I interrupted you.
Reporter: Your family...
JL: I know. I wish they were here right now. I don't know what they are doing to celebrate. I have to call them.
Reporter: Hi, Jennifer. As a young actress, what keeps you grounded?
JL: Having really good friends. I've had a good group of friends that I've had for a really long time. I have an amazing family, and I'm just always busy working. I don't have time to get intro trouble!
I'll be making the rounds at the after-parties later, so check back tomorrow for more! I'm not going to bed!


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Notts Outlaws strengthened their lead at the top of Yorkshire Bank 40 group A with a 6-wicket victory over Northants Steelbacks at Trent Bridge.
In pursuit of a victory target of 206, the Outlaws eased to victory with 7.2 overs remaining, with Alex Hales top-scoring with 75.
The opener faced 71 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes, to secure Notts' eighth win in nine matches in the competition.
"There's a lot of cricket left this season and I'm hoping to contribute in both the county championship and this competition." Alex Hales
Earlier, Northants scored 205 for nine, having elected to bat first, with Alex Wakeley making 59 from 52 deliveries, with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. For the home side, Jake Ball recorded figures of 3 for 33, with Ajmal Shahzad claiming three for 40.
Hales, though, took the man of the match award and was understandably delighted to be amongst the runs. "I needed it," he said. "I've not scored as many runs in this competition as I would have wanted this season. It was also important for us as a team to bounce back from Thursday's defeat."
After going through a dry run of form, the opener feels he's on the way back to his best.
"I was happy that the t20 came around at a good time for me personally but there's a lot of cricket left this season and I'm hoping to contribute in both the county championship and this competition."
He admits that he's still got unfinished business to address. "The wickets are looking flat and I'm hoping for a couple of three-figure scores before the season is over.
The Notts side showed a couple of changes from that beaten in the t20 quarter final, with Steven Mullaney and Shahzad back in for Graeme White and Ian Butler.
Northants' openers David Willey and Steven Crook added 38 for the first wicket before Notts struck in the eighth over.
Kyle Coetzer (12) hit Jake Ball straight to Samit Patel in the covers to check their progress, after Willey had lifted both Shahzad and Gurney over the ropes for sixes.
Apart from Wakeley, six other batsmen reached double figures without getting to 30. Willey (29) twice cleared the ropes inside the first seven overs before becoming the first of Shahzad's victims, well-taken by David Hussey on the long on boundary.
Cameron White helped Wakeley add 59 for the fourth wicket but used up 52 deliveries in doing so before prodding one of Mullaney's off cutters straight to Patel in the covers.
The batting power-play proved to be particularly disastrous for the visitors with Shahzad removing both Steven Crook and Matt Spriegel in a double-wicket maiden, before Wakeley lofted Ball to Mullaney as three wickets fell for six runs in just ten deliveries.
Notts were gifted some early runs as Willey's opening over leaked five wides, four of them in successive deliveries. Michael Lumb then caressed Mohammed Azharullah away for three boundaries in the next, all square of the wicket on the off side.
The pair added 64 together, with Lumb hitting 7 boundaries in his 36 but his departure and the subsequent run out of James Taylor briefly brought the visitors back into contention.
Taylor, who went into the match with a tournament average of 114 this season, made only five after trying for a chancy single to mid on and being run out by a direct hit from David Willey.
Patel made 37, in a stand of 81 with Hales, as the Outlaws bounced back from the disappointment of their midweek loss in the Friends Life t20 quarter final.
Hales' highest one-day score of the summer was ended in unconventional circumstances, as he drove Coetzer's first ball of the summer straight into the hands of Wakeley at extra cover.
It was only Coetzer's third wicket in 100 one-day outings.
There were no further alarms as both Hussey (23 not out) and Riki Wessels (17 not out) cleared the ropes in the surge for the finishing line.
Notts are next in action on Tuesday when they face Worcestershire at Trent Bridge.


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By now, I think it is safe to say that everyone is over Basketball Wives. In just four seasons, the Miami cast of Shaunie O'Neal, Jennifer Williams, Evelyn Lozada, Royce Reed, Kenya Bell, Suzie Ketcham, Kesha Nichols, and Tami Roman – have taken us from watching for the petty cat fights to wondering if these women have destroyed-beyond-repair an already tarnished image of minority women on TV. The truth is still inconclusive, but the fistfights, bottle throwing, and intimidation are tacky to say the least.
While viewers rally for the show's cancellation, they still wonder if the ladies would show any regret about their antics. So when part one of the reunion aired on Vh1 last night, I watched. All of the women united to barely touch on the surface of the issues this season thrived on: controversy, passive-aggressive outbursts, and leaping over tables in attack mode. With little resolved in this first part, there are still several outstanding questions that I'm pondering.
Is the real issue that Jennifer hasn't taken responsibility for anything?
Jennifer made an apology on Monday's reunion for any offensive remarks or blog posts that she made to any of the cast in the past. But did she actually owe them an apology? Perhaps her initial interview about Evelyn's relationship with Chad Ochocinco was tactless, but how did she offend the rest of the girls?
Is Shaunie really over it all, or is she over being to blame for it all?
As a producer of the show, Shaunie has a stake in the ratings and popularity of the show, but at what point do you draw the line? Trying to make peace, but suggesting that confrontations take place in front of the entire cast is a bit unrealistic and backwards. Royce wrote in her last blog post that when she tried to call Shaunie about their individual disagreement, Shaunie ignored her calls. Then, last season Royce wasn't invited to their big end of the season trip. Could Shaunie be holding on to her own petty issues?


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