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Actually it's the end of the world as I know it. I find that people often misuse the "we" phrase. Like, say, the buyer's real estate agent tonight at the closing.
AH: (in the elevator from the garage) If I could guess, I would guess we have a closing today and you are the seller.
K: And I would guess (based on your slimy appearance and apparent lack of a soul) that you are the buyer's real estate agent.
AH: And what's our name? (to Ethan)
K: Our name is Ethan.
Because WE clearly had not been tortured enough by his mere presence, let alone having to converse with him, he continued his assault.
AH: Well, did we fix the little problem in the condo?
D: What problem? (ever the smart ass)
K: Yes. (more like a growl)
AH: What did we find? Did we need to change the flapper, or did we need to change the valve?
K: We (being two of us–three if you count The Boy throwing a pipe wrench into the toilet tank) fixed it. You didn't go by today to check it out? (read–you lazy ass bastard who has tormented me for the last three weeks–I hope you get run over by a bus on the way out of here today)
AH: No. What did we fix?
D: Well, we didn't fix it at first because nothing is wrong with it. Then we just replaced the whole thing because we weren't sure what YOU thought was wrong with it.
Only Derek can say something like that and get away with it. I almost burst into laughter.
Then the buyers showed up with 3 kids under the age of five. And I would just like to say that as much disrespect a stay at home mother may get, you had better thank your lucky stars that you are not a stay at home dad. And then have two girls and a boy. Who treat you like you are a bitch. Apparently Dad forgot to bring the right power cord so the girls couldn't watch a movie during the closing. So instead, they proceeded to get into a cat fight that would rival a WWF match. Complete with hair pulling and name calling, which included calling Mom "you stupid mom." Mom yelled back and they ignored her. The Boy clung to me in fear which I found fascinating. I yell at him all the time but apparently another mom's screeching was not as tolerable. Dad seemed, dare I say it, impotent? The kids then attacked the overflowing candy dish in the middle of the table despite being told to they could only have one. Mom pryed open their little mouths and yanked the candy from the caverns of their mouths. She did all this while feeding baby boy the boo and signing on the dotted line.
As I left, the buyers and their creepy real estate agent were still bemoaning that there was no receipt for the electrical work on the thermostat for the convector. I asked yet again if they had turned it on and of course they hadn't. The stay at home dad said that we couldn't have fixed it ourselves because it was an electrical problem.
And you can't be a stay at home dad because dads go to work. I don't know what to tell you. All this as his offspring were jumping on and off the chairs, throwing crayons.
Had I not already been pregnant, I would have rushed home to take a handful of birth control pills which I would have then chased with a pitcher of red ruby martinis. Derek is still shell-shocked. He requested that we spend the rest of the evening not speaking. And said he should be entitled to $250 for all the things he fixed in the condo. I told him that I did the work too and he said that I had 4 years to fix the electrical problem and I waited until I was pregnant to get someone else to do it. I wish I had left the power on when he was rewiring.
All that drama to find out that I don't get any money for 2 days. They can occupy the bastion of my singlehood tonight, but I don't get a dime until Friday. Somehow I was thinking that a check would make me feel better about the fact that the last of my "separateness" was officially gone and that all was left of me had become "marital property."
Maybe I'll feel better on Friday.
It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
Actually it's the end of the world as I know it. I find that people often misuse the "we" phrase. Like, say, the buyer's real estate agent tonight at the closing.
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InterstellarLass says:
Oh goody. Those buyers sound like they should have been sterilized. Maybe the buyer's agents parents should have been as well.
September 27th, 2006 at 4:05 am
Marel says:
WE can all guess what AH stands for . . . man, that was so annoying. And, why didn't you get your money? That is so wrong!
September 29th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Amy says:
Wow. Just wow. Who knew it was so hard to turn the AC on? And a SAHD, huh? What on EARTH does the loving wife do for a living? Or is she just in the running for Antichrist?
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For those of you who didn't know, Rob and I took a trip to Boston just this past Saturday! Our four-year anniversary was on Sunday, so we wanted to do something special. I had such a fun time, and may or may not have contemplated transferring to a college in Boston like one million thousand times during our time spent there.
Here's a little weekend recap of what we did!
Mamma Maria
-Rob took me to dinner at this restaurant, and the food was SO delicious. I don't have a picture of it, but I got Pepperoncini Pasta with Bolognese sauce. Here is a picture of Rob's steak that he ordered:
The Thinking Cup
-It's official; I am in love with this little coffee shop. The prices were so cheap and the food was AMAZING. I got a Belgium waffle and Rob got a cappuccino and an egg sandwich. The vibe of this little café was so calming and cute.
Flour Bakery
-UGH, so good. This place was pretty crowded so we ended up actually eating outside rather than inside. We came here for a quick snack during the day. Rob got a lemon meringue pie and I got a grilled cheese.
Boston Gardens
-We spent most of our day walking around the Boston Gardens. These were so so so beautiful. My favorite part had to be the beautiful color of all of the leaves.
Quincy Market
-I have always heard so many amazing things about the Quincy Market but hadn't actually been there up until last weekend. It was crazy! It's basically a ton of food vendors lined up to (what seems like) no end. I got a smoothie and Rob got a corndog. Polar opposites, but both were super tasty!
Newbury Street
-We also spent a ton of time on Newbury Street. Not gonna' lie, I came extremely close to buying every single item that Free People and Anthropologie had for sale. Here were my favorite things from those two stores:
We had such a fun day! I can't believe that we officially have been going out four years (four years and a day to be exact). I'm so thankful for my amazing dude and cant wait to return to Boston!
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Charity Box Theft In Weymouth
7:58am 26th April 2014
(Updated 4:56pm 26th April 2014)
Police have released a CCTV image to Wessex FM of someone they'd like to speak to after a charity cash box was stolen in Weymouth.
The tin was taken from the Pier Bandstand at around 11.20am on Saturday 12th April.
It's not known how much money was inside - but it was meant to go to Margaret Green Animal Rescue.
Police Constable Phillip Billington, of Weymouth police, said: "This is a shocking incident which has affected a local charity.
"We believe the box was taken when a member of staff had their back turned.
"Following extensive enquiries, I am now able to release two CCTV images of a man I would like to speak with in relation to this theft.
"I urge the man pictured or anyone who recognises him to contact Dorset Police as soon as possible."
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Publication of the landmark report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System by the Institute of Medicine galvanized the health care system to focus relentlessly on improving patient safety.1 These efforts have many forms, often leveraging current health information technology to collect and analyze information about the characteristics of avoidable complications. Many efforts focus on known weaknesses in the health care delivery process, such as discontinuity of care, lack of integrated accountability among clinicians for patient outcomes, and communication errors. Failure mode analysis, root cause analysis, and examination of "near misses" are often tools used for improving patient safety. However, observers agree that there remain fundamental problems with patient safety in an increasingly complex medical environment.
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Money in Politics in New York: September 21 edition
Gambling Industry Donates Millions to New York Politicians
As Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature discuss the process of amending the State Constitution to allow up to seven new full-scale, privately owned casinos in New York, the gambling industry is funneling millions of dollars into lobbying efforts and campaign war chests. Indian tribes, racetrack casinos and other gambling interests have spent nearly $50 million since 2005—over $40 million on lobbying and roughly $7.1 million on campaign contributions—according to a new report by Common Cause. Nearly $4 million of this has gone to New York Senate and Assembly races. "Gambling interests are betting big and spending millions in advance of a potential billion-dollar pay out. New York's sky-high contribution limits, LLC loophole, and unlimited contributions to soft money accounts means the deck is stacked against the average voter" Susan Lerner, executive director at Common Cause, stated. "We need campaign finance reform to assure the public that the state's future won't be decided in a high stakes game where the dealer always wins," she added.
Congressmen Warn Schneiderman Not to Investigate Outside Groups
Earlier this year, New York State Attorney General pledged that he would investigate non-profit "social welfare" organizations that have been channeling millions of dollars into political campaigns for potentially violating their tax-exempt status, which dictates that they cannot have political campaigning as their primary purpose. Representative Dave Camp (R-MI) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) released a letter warning Schneiderman that his attempt to obtain tax information from 501(c)(4) groups could violate federal privacy laws. "We emphasize strongly that willful unauthorized disclosure of returns or return information is a federal crime subject to fines and/or imprisonment," the letter alleged. The Attorney General's Office defended its request for the tax records, arguing that New York has the right to examine fraud and state tax evasion, and further asserting that the Attorney General is aware of the proper procedures for proceeding with the inquiry.
2011 Ethics Legislation Riddled With Loopholes and Complications
An op-ed in the New York Times from early September attributed ethical mishaps in Albany to the part-time nature of the legislative position. "Because these 'citizen lawmakers' work only a few days a week, they also are permitted to have lucrative day jobs — including anything from broad consulting or legal work to key roles at companies or organizations that may benefit directly from the legislative activity in Albany." The author credits Governor Cuomo for signing importantreform legislation back in June that requires legislators to disclose their outside income and creates an independent monitor to help investigate breaches. However as Kelly Williams, corporate general counsel at the Brennan Center, explains in a letter to the editor the ethics law does not go far enough. "Lawmakers must disclose only their new clients, or new business with existing clients after July 2012 — and only those clients for whom the lawmaker personally and directly performed state business, like negotiating a contract with a state agency in an amount greater than $50,000 or obtaining a grant greater than $25,000 through legislative initiative." These complicated procedures and loopholes necessitate that more must be done to ensure ethical behavior on the part of our lawmakers.
Money in Politics in New York: September 14 Edition
Corporations Use Limited Liability Companies to Skirt Campaign Contribution Limits
Limited Liability Companies associated with luxury real estate mogul Leonard Litwin have channeled more than $900,000 into races for the New York State Senate this election cycle, largely to Republicans seeking to hold on to majority control. These LLCs have also contributed nearly $100,000 to at least 18 candidates for the State Assembly. Although the state caps political donations to $150,000 for individuals and $5,000 for corporations, an LLC is treated like an individual, allowing these entities to donate up to $150,000 annually. Furthermore, the process of forming an LLC is simple; any person or business can create an LLC by mailing a short form to the Department of State with a $200 fee. Companies can fashion numerous LLC's in order to funnel donations above the legal limit for a single corporation. According to Adam Skaggs, senior counsel at the Brennan Center, "It's a loophole that absolutely should be a high priority if you want to apply meaningful limits on how much you want to donate to candidates." Employing LLCs to circumvent the law can also disguise the source of contributions since LLCs are only required to provide the name of a "registered agent"—an attorney or a firm that processes corporate registrations—rather than the actual parent company.
Super PACs Gear Up in Long Island Swing District
Super PACs are becoming increasingly involved in political contests in New York. Prosperity First is a new Super PAC in eastern Long Island that is backed by $500,000 from Robert Mercer, CEO of the hedge fund Renaissance Technologies. It has already run $294,000 worth of ads supporting Republican businessman Randy Altschuler in his bid for Congress against current incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop of the 1 Congressional District. Renaissance Technologies spent $1.05 million in 2011 and 2012 lobbying against the Dodd-Frank bill and proposals to increase the capital gains tax on Capitol Hill. The 2010 election contest between Altschuler and Bishop was extremely close with 600 votes out of 200,000 throwing the race to Bishop. Consequently Super PACs could have a significant impact on House races such as this. Similarly the Democrat-leaning House Majority Super PAC has been active in other districts in New York targeting Republican Representatives Chris Gibson, Michael Grimm, Nan Hayworth and Ann Marie Buerkle. House Majority PAC has raised $1 million for New York Congressional races thus far, and plans to spend $6 million in the state by Election Day.
Good Progressive Governments Embrace Technology for Civic Benefit
"Good progressive leadership, good progressive government can change lives with the stroke of a pen and do a lot of good."
Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy to reporters at Democratic National Convention.
Great quote by Lt. Governor Duffy. We agree wholeheartedly. Like Governor Cuomo and his team, we would like to see New York State government held up as an example of innovative thinking and doing, instead of scandal and backroom dealings. Governor Cuomo is eager to leave the bad old days of dysfunction behind. One way he do that is by using the the Information Revolution that is transforming American business and society to transform everyday governance and government. Then candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo put forth an audacious plan in his Cleaning Up Albany campaign book to just that. Cuomo's OpenNY plan outlined a world class program to use Information Technology to make New York government work better, faster and more transparently for New Yorkers. Candidate Cuomo's plan is a good one. Now it's time for governor Cuomo to use it.


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Professor Mustafizur Rahman is the Executive Director Of Dhaka Think Tank 'Center For Policy Dialogue- CPD'.
Professor Rahman spoke about the first "South Asia Economic Summit"being held In Colombo, Sri Lanka now.
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Athens-Clarke County police said they were going to take out an arrest warrant for a drunken homeless man they found passed out Monday afternoon on West Broad Street.
Herman David Ollis, 47, had been walking along the road when he fell into one of the travel lanes where several cars had to stop to keep from running him over, according to police.
An officer pulled the man to the grassy shoulder and called for an ambulance that took him to a local hospital, police said.
The officer noted in a police incident report that Ollis had passed out in various locations over the previous several days, police said, one of them being Burger King on Hawthorne Avenue from which officers had to carry him out to an ambulance.
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Barb is currently working as the Calgary writing mentor for The Shoe Project - a writing and performance workshop for immigrant and refugee women. The next performance will be on January 21, 2018 at Studio Bell as part of One Yellow Rabbit's High Performance Rodeo. see The Shoe Project
"In the Matter of My Law Degree" - a personal essay involving forestry, a dumpster and lawyer jokes - appears in the June 2017 issue of BioStories Magazine. Available for a free read here: see Law Essay
"The Unicycle in My Garage"- a personal essay involving one wheel, one woman and a concussion - was shortlisted for the 2017 Carte Blanche and Creative Nonfiction Collective contest.
"Bigfoot Therapy" - a short work of fiction involving Bigfoot and a mountain bike - will be appearing in Broken Pencil later in 2017.
RECENT Stories IN ANTHOLOGIES
"MVP" - a short story for young adults, shortlisted for the 2015 CAA (Vancouver branch) short story contest - appears in National Voices 2016 (ISBN #978-0-9939091-1-5)
"Saturday Afternoon at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, 1977" - a short story for adults - appears in The 2016 Long Lunch / Quick Reads Anthology (ISBN #978-1-988712-00-0). This story is also part of the Print(Ed) Word project, led by Loft 112 and Alberta Printmakers, that matches an Alberta printmaker with a story by an Alberta writer to produce limited edition artist books.
EmbedDed on the Home Front: WHERE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LIVES CONVERGE
Co-edited by Barb Howard and Joan Dixon, this anthology of essays by 14 Canadian writers explores life on Canada's military home front. It was the winner of a 2013 CBC Bookie Award and was chosen as a 2013/14 BC Book for BC Schools.


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An Athens man told police he was assaulted and robbed of $50 at the corner of Cobb and Franklin streets Friday, when at about 8:45 p.m. a robber hit him on the back of the head, knocking him down. The suspect, who had a blue T-shirt wrapped around his face, then said "Give me your money and you'll live," according to reports.
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This project is funded by the State Justice Institute and is currently in progress. Additional funding is provided by the NM Administrative Office of the Courts, the NM Judicial Education Center and the NM School of Law. The primary objective of this project is to develop a sustainable training and qualification process for court interpreters of the Navajo language and the languages of New Mexico's Pueblos, which is culturally appropriate and protects the rights of tribal members as they function within the state court system. The project is intended to be replicable in other states, and will ultimately include training for judges and state court personnel.
Video Documentary on Project
The New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (NMAOC) in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, School of Law is currently working on the development of a language neutral, culturally appropriate educational model to prepare interpreters of Tribal languages to provide language access services in a variety of court and legal settings. The Alaska Court System participated in this project as it relates to their work with Yup'ik speakers in the Bethel region of Alaska.
Underlying this work is the common thread of culture within each language group. Cultural morés will have an impact on defining the abstract legal concepts, understanding modes of interpreting, and framing ethical parameters that respect the relationship of interpreter and "client" within the specific cultural context.
Work session on July 22, 2014, Pamela Sánchez, AOC, Dr. Sims, Prof. Creel, Crystal Garrison, Dr. Bird, Ida Bradley, Blanche Charles, Frank Morgan.
It is expected that this effort will build upon the existing technologies and expertise in interpreter training of New Mexico Center for Language Access, this project will be driven by Core Design Teams comprised of tribal members with expertise in native languages, law, and education. They will identify and address critical issues and work with NMCLA to develop curricula and standards that maintain the integrity of the court interpreter's role, while respecting and reflecting unique cultural and linguistic factors. This culturally specific perspective will drive the qualification standards that prospective bicultural Interpreters must attain.
For purposes of archiving, providing a foundation for evaluation, and fostering replication in other states, the experiences, processes and outcomes of the activities of the Core Design Teams and work groups will be captured through videotaping of selected meetings and activities and interviews with key participants at progressive intervals. This documentation and related analysis will provide a model, which will be shared with other states and Tribes through the New Mexico Center for Language Access, an NMAOC program, extending the project's work beyond the scope of the grant, providing inspiration and materials to others, and preserving the investment of time and other resources.
Work session on July 22, 2014, Ida Bradley, Blanche Charles, Frank Morgan.
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Flexibility is an aspect of goal setting that is critical to success, yet it is rarely mentioned. The reason for this, I believe, is that people mistake flexibility for uncertainty. In other words, if your goal is flexible, you might be building a reason to not fully commit to its accomplishment. In my use of flexibility for goal setting, I am not advocating lack of commitment. What I am promoting is the need to adjust your goals based on current reality.
Flexibility, in my use for goals, means to give yourself permission to adjust the letter of the goal, not the spirit of the goal. As a former baseball player and coach, let let use a baseball analogy to explain what I am saying.
A player sets a goal to get one safe hit per game. In the first inning of the next game, he knocks a single to right field. He has accomplished his goal. Now what? Later in the same game, there is a runner on second and two outs. His team is down by one. Should he feel less pressure to get a safe hit because he already accomplished his goal or should he adjust his goal that day to get two safe hits?
Let us look at the baseball analogy from a slightly different angle. Assume the player did not get a hit yesterday. Today, he has a game. Is he a failure because he was hitless yesterday or can he adjust today's goal to get two hits in an effort to average them out over the two games?
How about a third situation? He has not had a hit today. He is up to bat for what is likely to be the last time this game. He needs a safe hit to accomplish his goal, but the coach is signalling him to lay down a sacrifice bunt in order to get the winning run in scoring position. Should he bunt and risk not accomplishing his goal or accept failure and do what his coach is asking him to do?
Flexibility allows us to determine what type of goal is more important and forgives us for adjusting our desired outcome to better match up to to the situation we are facing without ignoring the spirit by which the goal was originally intended. Are we trying to get a hit each game to help our team win or to pad our personal stats? If we are operating as a connected society and seeking opportunities to share and create knowledge, we understand that putting the needs of the team ahead of ourselves is sharing our example of selfless service for the betterment of the team. The result of which is a better understanding of what is needed by everyone to build a more successful team.


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Join the team at the world famous Calanais Visitor Centre
Calanais Visitor Centre, Isle of Lewis
Chef / Cook
Application Deadline: Friday 15th September 2017
The Calanais Visitor Centre serves the most well known visitor attraction in the Outer Hebrides, the Calanais Standing Stones. The Cafe is a very busy place and popular with visitors and locals.
The main responsibility of our Chef is to prepare, produce and deliver the agreed menu, maintain health and hygiene standards, order ingredients, maintain stock and cost control, while helping to promote the Calanais Café by delivering a high-quality food service, which ensures all visitors have an enjoyable and rewarding dining experience. They are expected to provide excellent customer care, a welcoming atmosphere and the highest quality of service and food at all times.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Undertake menu planning in consultation with the Catering Manager, in line with food buying and production policy
• Deliver the preparation and cooking of all food in accordance with specified menus
• In conjunction with the Catering Manager, determine quantities to be prepared, taking into account predicted visitor levels
• Maintain records of stock and deliveries as required
• Ensure that adequate stocks of food are maintained
• Check quantity and quality of stock received and notify suppliers of deficiencies
• Ensure all hygiene and health and safety processes are followed and recorded as required
• Train, develop and oversee the work of seasonal kitchen staff
• Own maintenance of washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchens equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and associated areas, as appropriate
• Ensure that the appropriate clothing, including head wear, is worn at all times in accordance with policy and regulations
• In conjunction with the Catering Manager, cooperate fully with the statutory inspections and implement recommendations, as appropriate
• To undertake such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post
• To understand responsibilities in relation to fire procedures, health and safety, COSSH, infection control, food hygiene and emergency aid
• Participation in staff meetings
• Participation in training activities
• To serve food efficiently from kitchen
• Ensure that all equipment is fully operational throughout the day
• Participation in staff supervision and personal development review
• All duties must be carried out to comply with notification of accidents and other Health and Safety requirements, statutory legislation and in particular the health and hygiene regulations.
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Basic Food Hygiene certificate - essential
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• Experience of preparing and delivering high quality food in a high-volume business or operation
• The ability to maintain excellent results under pressure
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• A customer focussed attitude and be able to ensure the consistent delivery of a quality visitor experience
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise your work.
Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Five days out of seven, including weekend and bank holidays, Sunday closed. Hours vary by season and are based on a daily pattern around 08:00 to 21:00 covered by 3 shifts. This is a full time post for the right candidate.
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A short drive to downtown Brisbane lays one of the world's premier koala sanctuaries. Here, you will have an up close and personal glance at one of the world's most endearing animals. Koalas have a range of behavior that scientists are still seeking to understand and you will have the opportunity to come to your own conclusions about their life ways.
With 130 koalas and an equal amount of kangaroos, this is run as a wildlife park that allows visitors a more personal interaction with these animals than they would get in the wild.
This is a great opportunity to interact with wild mammals in a controlled environment that takes into consideration the animal's needs and welfare. Koalas roam free on the park grounds and you have the opportunity to view them in a semi-natural habitat.
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Last week we went looking for a little staycation in San Francisco. As much as we love to travel, sometimes a good explore of the bay area can yield surprises and delights. Lovejoys Tea House is one of the local treasures and we thought it would be a good idea to let you know about it.
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Emilie Janzen has always had a strange intuition and talent for seeing the truth in people. But what Emilie didn't see coming is the disappearance of her 17-year-old daughter, Lori. Waking visions of Lori being abducted begin to haunt Emilie, placing clairvoyant clues that eventually lead Emilie to where her daughter's being held. That is, if Lori's still alive. And the clock is ticking...
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Holness Survives
Information reaching Talk Jamaica Radio is that Opposition Leader Andrew Holness has survived a move to remove him from that office. The meeting which got underway at approximately 10 this morning lasted for some six hours and was allegedly convened, in part, to assess Holness' stewardship of the Opposition. Reports suggest the meeting was heated as tempers flared. Media houses such as the Gleaner Company and Radio Jamaica, as well as our independent sources, suggested that a move was at play to unseat Holness. However, Leader of Opposition Business, Derrick Smith, has denied these reports. He says the meeting adjourned without a decision. Smith says the caucus will reconvene next week.
The allegations come on the heels of recent polls which show the JLP losing significant ground to the governing PNP. This was the second such move against Holness' leadership. The parliamentary caucus had also taken a vote after the Court of Appeals rebuked Holness for acting unlawfully in the Senate letter saga.


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Today was excursion day! We boarded a bus that had no business being on the scary gravel road, and headed to Arezzo. This region of Tuscany is made of medieval walled mountain towns. They are full of architecture from the … Continue reading
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Though I thought 9 was pretty late for breakfast, I was the first person there. Cool gadgets Chef Paola has that I do not: automatic milk frother, electric orange juicer. Great coffee, whole grain bread still warm from the oven, local … Continue reading
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Few days after the worst day I ever had in my life happened, I told myself that depression medicines or medication pills are very costly and surely, I and my family can't afford to buy them for a span of time for me. With that humorous thoughts, I always dictate my heart and mind to better buy Engl, play and celebrate songs of worship for Him rather than staying so negative to these very heart-deepening things around me.
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Problem installing multisite
I've got huge problem with the installation , here's what happens:
I download fresh 3.2.1 package from WordPress.org and unzip it, than I proceed with regular install – so far so good.
The very first thing after installation is enabling wordpress mu. So I add
define('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE',true);to my wp-config, and then proceed with creating .htaccess, blogs.dir and applying further changes to wp-config.php. I log out, but when I log in again, my site is broken and I only get
error estabilishing database connection
Then I have option to reapir my databese, so I proceed with that, only to get:
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I have no idea what am I doing wrong. I do everything by the book, I'm also absolutely, positively sure that my db user has all privileges for this database. It's a fresh wordpress install, so I don't have any plugins… I'd be grateful for any suggestions!
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Traditionally, computer games have been blamed for the growing obesity crisis, which has left almost one in four British adults extremely overweight.
Critics say that the games encourage sedentary lifestyles and divert children away from playing more physically demanding games like football or rounders.
However, some scientists are beginning to say that Nintendo Wii games, in which players holding joysticks mimic the actions involved in sports to control an on screen character, can be a good way of keeping fit.
Sports scientists at the University of Derby will begin the research to see if time spent on the console - controlled remotely by players' physical movements - can help primary school pupils lose weight.
The study will ask pupils to wear a pedometer-style device that monitors the amount of energy they expend.
Exercise physiology lecturer Dr Michael Duncan said: "There is a lot of discussion that video games are bad for your health and we hope this research will determine if playing on this equipment could actually have physical benefits for children."
The research will be the latest study to establish a link between computer games and fitness.
Earlier this year Nintendo launched the Wii Fit, designed to keep players in shape.
Previous studies have suggested that playing active computer games for just half an hour a day could prevent weight gain.
Taking part in games like tennis, golf or bowling on consoles such as the Wii can burn four times as many calories as playing more traditional computer games, enough to keep waistlines in check, scientists from the University of Hong Kong claimed.
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Scenes from small-town America in the 21st century: Downtown shops are boarded up as Wal-Marts sprawl across the landscape. Factories close, lured to the next state by government handouts. Traffic jams snarl country roads. Yet, for every declining Hartford, CT there's a boomtown like Athens, GA. Why?
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The Swedish culture is still vibrant within the Colony with its foods festivals. The colony is comprised primarily of the communities of New Sweden, Stockholm, Woodland, Perham, and Westmanland.
The Swedish traditions are still upheld throughout the year with such festivals like Saint Lucia in December and Midsommer in June. Traditional Smorgasbords are very popular with people gathering and sharing wonderful foods. Traditional Midsommer meal include foods like KÖttbullar (Swedish meatballs), Sill (pickled herring), grilled salmon, boiled new potatoes with fresh dill, soured cream and raw red onion, and for dessert the first wild strawberries of summer, with cream are some of the delicacies that returning visitors enjoy.
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We are a family of 4-2 adults and 2 teens. Well-travelled all over the world and am now planning a trip to Australia. I am trying to get all the tickets using United miles so that's challenge number 1. But if we do, does this seem like a good plan? Dates will be over Christmas to New Years so end of December. We really just want to see all the major highlights and have some beach/rest time. Form all my research thus far, it does not seem like a good idea to visit Uluru/Ayers Rock since it will be very hot, so I took that out, but should I add in Melbourne or Brisbane? I don't think we will ever get back out here so I want to see the major sights. So far, this is what I came up with.
Fly NYC to LAX, stay the night with a relative.
Next day-fly to Sydney (lose 1 day in travel)
1-Sydney-arrival day-walk around, harbor area
2-Sydney-Zoo, walk around
3-Sydney-day trip to Blue Mountains
4-Sydney-do I need an extra day (this would be Dec 25)
5-Fly to Cairns/Port Douglas?
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10-Fly back Cairns to NYC, if I get miles to work we would stop in Auckland for 22 hours, before making the next connecting flight.
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Dec 2014 family trip-need help with itinerary
We are a family of 4-2 adults and 2 teens. Well-travelled all over the world and am now planning a trip to Australia. I am trying to get all the tickets using United miles so that's challenge number 1. But if we do, does this seem like a good plan? Dates will be over Christmas to New Years so end of December. We really just want to see all the major highlights and have some beach/rest time. Form all my research thus far, it does not seem like a good idea to visit Uluru/Ayers Rock since it will be very hot, so I took that out, but should I add in Melbourne or Brisbane? I don't think we will ever get back out here so I want to see the major sights. So far, this is what I came up with.
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With only 9 days on the ground in Australia, you have planned the perfect trip--splitting your time equally between two destinations. Do not consider adding a 3rd destination.
Just one more thing--are you spending the night in LA because you want to see this relative or are you spending the night with the relative because you think a flight from NYC to Sydney is just too long? I have made the flight from the East Coast (DC) to Sydney a few times and once I thought it would be a good idea to overnight in LA. WRONG! It was just a big hassle dealing with getting from the airport to our hotel and then dealing with getting back the next day, going through TSA security yet again, etc. And I didn't feel any more refreshed when I reached Sydney than I did on the trips I made directly from DC--LAX--SYD, plus we lost a day that could have been spent in Australia. If you want to see the relative--enjoy your visit! If you just want an overnight stop--think twice.
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Yes, from reading some other posts, I was thinking we spend one night and recover before taking a long flight. But I agree with you, it is a hassle as their house is at least 1 hour from the airport. Thanks.
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I've done the NYC - SYD flight a few times & I wouldn't even think about breaking the trip in LAX.
Just get on, have dinner, read a book & after LAX, settle down for a sleep. You'll be in Sydney for breakfast.
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Hello P67742, you would be looking at some nice places, but you will have to keep your fingers crossed with the weather at Cairns/Port Douglas/Daintree, as it is cyclone season then. Humid even when it isn't rainy, and it's also stinger season.
HOWEVER, it's such a beautiful part of Australia, we lived there for some years, just get advice from the local Tourist people as no year is ever the same, and things are a bit drier than usual at present.
Add to your list the train from Cairns to Kuranda. A very nice day trip.
Sydney, zoo is really good, go across by the ferry. And Blue Mountains are special, go by train, not by road. You could spend a few days there in absolute wilderness, but not in the time you have available. Also, take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, since you will probably be near the Opera House and the Rocks.
Christmas Day Dec 25 needs some planning, book accommodation ahead, restaurants need planning, don't even think of driving into or out of the city within those 48 hours, it's mayhem on the roads on these holiday days.
HOWEVER, again, Sydney is a diverse city, and has plenty of stuff going on that doesn't necessarily involve Christmas, you just have to do a bit of investigation before arriving.
Flying Sydney-Cairns is only 3hrs, and people are very friendly there, they will sort arrangements for you whatever happens with the weather.
Have a nice trip, and enjoy Australia.
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Have you calculated the day lost outbound by crossing the date line? You get it back on your return, but it can mess up your dates if you are not wary.
I've done an even longer trip several times as we fly YYZ (Toronto) , then across Australia to PER. We've broken up the trip once overnight in Changi airport in Singapore, once in Hong Kong to visit our son, once on arrival in Perth for an overnight before heading the 3 hours south to where out daughter lives. It doesn't matter what way we do it, it is a long, long, exhausting trip. I can pretty much predict that at one point on the journey, usually on the way home, my temper will flare, I'm too exhausted to think straight, and I swear I will never do it again. But I always do.
I note your comment "I don't think we will ever get back out here". Well, you never know. Since you have teenage kids I expect you have many, many more years of travel ahead of you, and this visit to Oz may only whet your appetite.
You have been given some good suggestions and have the makings of a great trip. Happy travels!
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thanks everyone. now just have to wait to get the flights to work
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Port Douglas/Palm Cove/Trinity Beach/etc. nicer than Cairns, I think.
Two destinations sounds good - certainly no more.
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Hi P667,
i agree that two places is the way to go, but i'm not sure that you've got them the right way round. I say this because when we were in Sydney the week before Christmas last year it was already busy, and we could see it getting busier every day, with Aussies arriving for the holidays as well as foreign tourists like us.
Of course, Port douglas will also be busy, but I suspect, not as bad a Sydney. Others here may of course know better than us, as I can only draw from my own limited experience.
I'm sure that your family would like PD - we loved it. It has a great holiday feel, is closer to Mossman and Daintree than Cairns and Palm Cove, and has loads of boats that go to the GBR.
have a great trip!
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thanks. Ideally I would love to stay in Sydney for Dec 31 to see the NY Eve festivities and then head out but as I was looking at the flight pattern, it makes sense to go:
Of course, still depends if this will work with miles. the flight that goes from ewr to cairns, stops in Honolulu and guam.
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I should probably start a new thread as my topic heading is December, but I will try here first. So our plans changed and we are now thinking of doing this over Spring Break (March/April). I will still have the same number of days, but should I now consider adding Uluru in? Thanks.
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My advice would be the same no matter if you were traveling in December or March/April. With only 9 days on the ground in Australia, I would recommend no more than 2 destinations. You would lose a great deal of time flying to/from Uluru--a minimum of 12 hours (a full day of sightseeing) when you factor in the flight times, the time getting to/from the airport and the time spent waiting in the airport.
I think you've got a great plan for Sydney and Cairns and the weather in both places should be better in March/April too.
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Ava, her boyfriend Jake, and her stepmom Syren all return after winning her away soccer game. They are all so proud of Ava's talent and success. Syren takes a quick shower to clean up so they can all go out and celebrate. However Jake has other plans, he wants to celebrate by having a quick fuck with Ava while her stepmom is in the shower. They start to makeout and Ava is in the middle of sucking cock when her stepmom comes out catching them in the act. Syren gives a scolding but then goes on to teach Ava the proper way to arouse a boy. She caresses Jake's cock explaining to Ava the proper technique which leads into a double blowjob. Syren jumps on the cock and rides it like a boss then instructing Ava to take it doggy style. After fucking both Ava and her stepmom Jake blows his load all over Ava's fire red pussy hair. The warm cum drips down over her pussy.


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Reader Patty G asks: "What are the best airlines/hotels to transfer Amex points to?" Great question!
The American Express Membership Rewards program is one of the many flexible points currencies available to savvy frugal travelers. Membership Rewards points, often referred to as simply MR points, are quite valuable simply because they can be used in a wide variety of ways. You can use them for statement credits, for purchases on Amazon.com, or for gift card redemptions – but, for the most part, the best value lies in redeeming MR for travel.
You can use MR points to book cash fares through the AMEX Travel Portal, at a fixed value of $0.01 per point – which, again, is not the best use of Membership Rewards points. Most of the time, the real value lies in the AMEX transfer partners. American Express allows members with MR-earning cards to transfer their points to a total of 20+ partners, including airlines, hotel chains and more. While the best program to transfer to will depend on your personal travel goals in many cases, some programs are generally better than others. Today, I'll go over some of my favorite Amex transfer partners, but make sure you have a use for miles in any of these programs before you transfer!
What Are the Best AMEX Transfer Partners?
AMEX MR points can currently be transferred to the respective rewards programs of 17 airlines, 3 hotel chains, and Plenti (American Express' store loyalty program). With so many choices, it can be tough to narrow down the best options. For the most part, the hotel transfer partners offer mediocre value at best, while Plenti is only worth considering if you have more points than you can feasibly use for travel. So, that leaves us with the AMEX Airline transfer partners. We'll highlight the partners with the best value below.
Delta Airlines – Best Transfer Partner for Domestic Economy Travel
AMEX MR points transfer to Delta Airlines at a rate of 1:1, meaning that 1,000 MR will get you 1,000 Delta miles. Delta does not publish an official award chart, unfortunately, but domestic round-trip fares start at just 10,000 miles for short-haul flights. You can access an unofficial award chart created by Drew from Travel is Free here. For cross-country (Coast to Coast) flights, fares typically run about 25,000 miles round trip in Economy class. Here's why we picked Delta as a top AMEX transfer partner:
- 1:1 transfer ratio; miles transfer instantly
- Excellent calendar-view search engine makes finding award availability easy
- Typically offers a good amount of award space and good nationwide coverage
- Economy domestic round-trip fares from 10,000 miles
- Cross-country round-trip fares from 25,000 miles
- Domestic US to Canada round-trip fares from 25,000 miles
Singapore Airlines – Best Transfer Partner for Domestic & International Premium Travel
For those looking to fly in a premium cabin (Business/First class), Singapore Airline's KrisFlyer program offers some incredible value. KrisFlyer is a Star Alliance member, and interestingly enough, many routes booked via KrisFlyer miles on partner Star Alliance airlines are significantly cheaper than they would be if booked directly with the partner. For example, one-way flights from the continental US to Hawaii on United (a Star Alliance partner) would normally cost 40k and 50k United miles for Business and First class, respectively, but cost only 30k/40k KrisFlyer miles. Additionally, Singapore is home to the legendary Singapore Suites, often considered some of the most premium cabins available. Here's some more reasons we consider Singapore Airlines to be an excellent choice for redeeming your MR points:
- 1:1 transfer ratio; miles transfer within 24 hours
- Member of Star Alliance, which includes 28 airlines (United, Lufthansa, ANA, Air Canada, and more)
- Excellent fare rates on premium class travel, both domestically and internationally
- Often offers award tickets on partner airlines for reduced mileage rates
- Offers access to the ultra-luxurious Singapore Suites
- Reduced rate Business/First class domestic travel on United & other partners
- Reduced rate economy class routes to Europe (27,500 miles each way)
- Also a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards and Citi ThankYou Points if you don't have enough Membership Rewards for your entire journey
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There are a LOT of transfer partners, and many of them offer some pretty great value. Some runners-up for best AMEX transfer partner include:
JetBlue also offers some tremendous value on both short-haul and long-haul domestic fares. Mileage redemption rates are tied to the price of the cash fare, which means if specific routes go on sale, you can score some excellent values. The airline typically offers the most value in economy class, which is actually pretty decent in terms of comfort. The transfer ratio is generally 250:200, but there's currently a transfer bonus which makes it 250:250.
British Airways
British Airways uses a distance-based award rate, which makes for some killer sweet-spot fares for short-haul flights. Unfortunately, BA has some pretty high fuel surcharges for their own flights, which can be a significant downside. You will generally want to avoid booking flights on British Airways with their own miles. Also, the transfer ratio from MR is 250:200. There are sometimes transfer bonuses, but there is not currently one.
Final Thoughts
Finally, keep in mind that naming the "best" transfer partner is subjective – it all depends on your travel goals, your home airport, and whether you prefer to fly economy or premium class. We recommend setting clear goals, and having specific redemptions in mind (that have availability) before you transfer any points. Since most MR transfer partners offer quick or even instant transfer times, there's no need to transfer points before you are pretty much ready to book. Lastly, if you find you're running low on those sweet, sweet Membership Rewards points, check out the current sign-up bonuses that are available from American Express.
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National Statistics
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- Last updated:
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Information on looked-after children at both national and local authority levels for the financial year 2014 to 2015.
Main text: SFR34/2015
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Additional tables text: SFR34/2015
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Local authority tables: SFR34/2015
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Publication schedule: SFR34/2015
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Quality and methodology document: SFR34/2015
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Underlying data: SFR34/2015
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This statistical first release (SFR) provides information about looked-after children in England for the year ending 31 March 2015.
We based the figures on data from the children looked after return (also known as SSDA903) which DfE collects from all local authorities in England.
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When I saw this recipe, I first thought I should probably save it for the weekend because it didn't look like something I could quickly whip up after work. After I read the recipe and began cooking, I was very surprised to find it was ready in 40 minutes! The recipe says to bake for 40 minutes, but I think my oven generally runs hotter than most. My cornbread crust was perfectly golden in 30 minutes.
This was the first time I've cooked with hominy. I didn't even know what it was until now. Hominy is corn kernels that have been treated to remove the hulls. Grits are made from ground hominy and they come white or yellow.
The chili was amazing! It did have the quite the kick but the sweet cornbread crust offset some of the heat. I LOVE that there is cornbread on the top and bottom of the chili! If you don't like too much heat, I would just substitute monterey jack or white cheddar cheese for the jalapeno jack cheese.
Cornbread-Crusted White Chili
recipe by Martha Hall Foose for Screen Doors and Sweet Tea
photo by Sabrina W. for eat.drink.and be merry.
yields 8 servings
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 8 oz can creamed orn
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 small white onion. chopped
2 11oz cans tomatillos, rinsed, drained, and chopped, or 1 1/2 cups diced hulled fresh tomatillos
2 4.5oz cans green chilies, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 15oz can hominy, rinsed and drained
1 cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
1 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese
cilantro, for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center and add the creamed corn, milk, and egg. Whisk together just until moistened. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, onion, tomatillos, green chilies, cumin, garlic, hominy, sour cream, and 1/2 tespoon salt.
Grease a 8x8 or 9x9 casserole dish, or cast iron skillet, and spoon half of the cornbread mixture and spread to an even, thin layer. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Spoon the chicken mixture over the cornbread layer in the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon the remaining cornbread mixture over the top and spread to an even layer. I used my fingers to spread out the mixture to make life easier.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown. I started to see it brown pretty early on so I ended up covering it with foil and removing it for the last couple of minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional sour cream and cilantro, if desired.


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