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Letter(s) from Anna Matveeva to Diwaine (USA)
Letter 1
Hello, Dee!
I was so glad to receive a letter from you. I couldn't imagine it'd be so fast! I am a novice in the Internet and I'm really glad that you liked me. Ok, my name is Anna, I won't begin to tell again to you all information, which was in my profile, I just want to remind you, that I'm from Russia, I was born in Russia, and I live there now. If it doesn't scare you off me, I'll be happy to continue our correspondence and I want to know more about you. I live in the nice Russian town. I saw your profile at the site, and I liked much. I wanted to write a letter to you. I wanted to get registered on the site, but unfortunately all my attempts was failed, when I tried to place profile from Russia, therefore I took another country. I want to ask you if you corresponded with women already? Have you ever been in Russia or may be contacted with Russian people? It's interesting. You liked my profile, didn't you? If it's possible, could you write what especially attracted you? I hink you'd like to know more about me, wouldn't you? So, I'll try to describe myself in several ords. I am 26 now and I've been working as a teacher of English and French languages in junior classes at one of our city schools. By the way, I live in Kirov, one of the 89 Russia's regional centers. It is situated in the north of the European part of our country. I was 22 when I finished my studies at the faculty of foreign languages at our city's Pedagogical University. There I've learnt 2 languages: English and French. I should say at once that I won't be able to write to you very often as I have no computer at home. It's my colleague, a teacher of computer technologies, who helps me deal with this means of communication. She works at the same school as I do. You know, I'm really sorry, but I can't write you every day, so, please, don't be offended or worried if I would not write you one day ok? I will try to write you every day, but can't promise exactly, because this depends mostly on the amount of work that I have to do. I really hope, that I would get letter from you soon (if be honesty, I was not sure that I would have reply from you to my message, and I just wanted to check my e-mail and it was big surprise for me, thanks a lot). As I told you before, I'm really interested to know you better, so, please, tell me more about yourself, and if this is possible, send me some photos. I would like to see them, and you can see my photo attached too. I can't send many photos in one letter, but I will send you another photo in the next letter too. I will be waiting your reply, with my best wishes, Matveeva Anna.
Letter 2
I should say at once that when I got a letter from you I felt so happy! We have just started our correspondence and I feel that I like it more and more. I used to think that the fact that I've learnt foreign languages serves almost for nothing, just a sort of education, that's all. In fact, my job as a teacher is not quite the thing I dreamed of. I teach elementary things and it's always the same. I even started to forget the language. And it's only due to you, my dear Dee, that I get a specific pleasure of using it. So, it's enough of philosophy for today. Thank you for your story. Now I better know You! Thank you for your beautiful words and photos. You are so photogenic and handsome! Very nicely!! And it that at you was for a holiday, when all of you such in suits, beautiful? As for sisters and brothers, I haven't got them. But I have many cousins in different parts of the country. Though we are parted by the distance, we are very friendly. I have simply wanted to try to look for happiness not in Russia, and in America. At me simply the girlfriend thus has got acquainted with the the future the husband with whom she till now lives to Inverness, and she has prompted me, that I too have tried also I here, I speak with you... And you that search? What sort of the attitude? And certainly when I went on it I already thought of arrival in the USA and with it there are no special problems. Do you want to know: what made me choose you? Your mannrer of writing! I understood that only a good and reliable man can write this way. So, I wanted to test my feeling for people: whether it is good or not. And you know, the more we are in correspondence, the more I'm sure I was not mistaken. I adore Russian rock, but listen to everything: pop, classic, even rap. It depends on my mood. This is the answer to your question about music. And certainly we in Russia too listen to the American music, we have musical channel MTV on whom twist practically only foreign music. Romantic comedies, melodramas and some thrillers - these are my favorite kinds of films, as you ask me about them. It will not be original, I think, to confess that my favorite film is " Pretty Woman ". Many young women like it. You asked me about my preferences in cuisine. I adore all sorts of sea products: fish (especially salmon), caviar, shrimp, squid, etc. I also like barbecue. As you know I was born in 1979 on March 30. Do you believe in horoscopes or something of the kind? I live in Kirov now, it's rather a big city, but I was born in a smaller town named Urzhum. It is in the same region as Kirov, but some 150 km to the south from it. My parents still live there, and as for me, I rent a small flat. Our region is covered with forests, evergreen ones. Such trees as pines, fur trees and larches grow there. Everybody says that in our region the worst thing is terrible roads. Many cars break when going along such roads. But as for me, I don't care about it much, as none of my friends or relatives living in Kirov region has a car. Neither do I. I want to say, that my intentions are serious, and I look for my future husband. I hope you understand me, and if it is only the game for you (I don't think so, but...), tell me about it, please, and may be it will be better for us to stop our conversation, because I don't want to hurt myself. I have to say, that I am very interested in you, I want to know you better, and I want to understand you, what kind of man you are... And you know, I think you should decide, was I right when I started to write you. I really hope that we will continue our correspondence, and I want to tell you some more about myself. I'm 1 m 65 sm tall, my weight 57 kg. As you saw at photos, I have brown eyes and light brown hair. I like flowers; my favorite flowers are daisywheels, lilies and orchids, but I'd love when my man brings me flowers, which he picked up, and it doesn't matter what kind of flowers it is. I like decorate my home, and use in this flowers off cause too. I like tender colors and pastel tones. What colors do you prefer? I like ice-cream. I like cooking and this is my privilege when we have any celebration, because all my girlfriends think that I'm the best. But I'm not agreeing with them, because I know at least once 1 person, my mom, she cook better, and she is my teacher in this. I am single, and I have no sisters or brothers. I have no children, but I want to feel myself as mother, and I hope, I'll feel it beautiful feeling someday. And now I'd like to know more about you: where you live, what the peculiarities of your region are, where you were born and whether you live in the same place now. I also wonder how you treat me. It is very important as I feel that I have more and more sympathy to you as days go by…
Yours truly,Matveeva Anna.
Letter 3
Hello, dear Dee!
God bless this day as it has brought me a letter from you! I found it after coming back from Urzhum where I visited my parents. They were so glad to see me that even didn't want to let me go back! But of course I was to, because here in Kirov the pupils were waiting for my lessons … and I was waiting for your reply. I don't even know what is more important for me. Now I think the latter. Well, let's and act, actually at us those words and expressions which are used in the America differ, and as we learn that and we speak here in Russia. You ask me about my dream. I must confess it's not easy to say what it is. But in fact first of all for me it is a good family and a loving husband. And a more equitable life on the whole. And for a trade I all the same would choose teaching languages, it simply to like me and itself thus I repeat and I study in the greater experience in languages. Thanks for your words about me, very pleasantly. I since the childhood have got used to watch the figure and in general behind myself and furthermore in Russia it became fashionable - to be harmonous. Yes, you are right, I want to find the husband, and it is important for me, that he was the good person and cared of me that it was interesting with him. And the everything else is not strongly important for me. And who knows, that to us prepares for the future... And this my girlfriend also has prompted and has told as how to do, to go on a site. And I strongly do not believe in horoscopes, but sometimes for the sake of interest I read it for a week, thus I calm myself. You ask what is important for me in a man. Well, a man should be first of all a support for a woman. If it concerns a man with whom I could fall in love, he should be careful, tender, but his character should be firm and strong. And he should be honest. I think you are quite like this, aren't you? I'm disappointed in Russian men; I've never met a real one in my life. The one to whom I trusted turned out to be a liar and I still cannot forget his offence. I hope, you'll help me do it, my darling. I in general on a life try to not clash with anybody and consequently as that especially on anybody I do not become angry. Such in general seldom it happens. And my independence depends first of all on desire of both people which want to be together whether or not. And as an example of my attachment can serve daily letters, words, melancholy, like the most basic, that I would like to allocate. Public displays of attachment - to embrace, kisses, it has already become a habit at all loving people. There is no at us all on old, nobody hesitates, if it is good people, what for it to hide. Interracial attitudes certainly exist, but as that not so strongly whom interests it, nevertheless people, at all two legs and hands, there is nothing such special. As for my job, I love it in a way. Last time I was too flat about it. In fact I love it especially when my pupils make progress. There is the only drawback in it: the salary is, well, to put it mildly, very small. If I had no extra private lessons, I don't know hoe I would live. Due to the latter I even manage to hire a flat. I live here alone and enjoy the privacy. Oh dear, if you only knew how I am tired of this privacy for which there is a better naming: loneliness. Younger girls have a chance to distract themselves at a disco or in a club. But this way is not for me, because all my friends with whom I used to go to discos when I was a student now live in other cities. And then, I'm a teacher. Can I be a good one after spending a night at a club? I'm sorry, dear. I think I complain too much. Don't take it into your head. You may get the impression that I have nothing but job in my life. It's almost true, I must confess. Almost – because I hope I have you. I mean that writing to you, sharing my impressions and getting friendly and concerned answers make me feel so good! You know, our correspondence has changed something inside me. My colleagues and even my pupils notice that my eyes shine brighter than ever. I enjoy our correspondence like nothing else. And what about you? Please, describe what you feel when you get my letters and read them. How do you imagine me: do I seem to you romantic, tender and mild or purposeful and energetic? And what kind of women do you prefer? By the way, do you have any experience of communication with Russian people? What are your impressions of it? And what about other nationalities? And there is one more thing that I want to know about you. What kind of a man are you: the one loving home and comfort or the one who cannot imagine the life without adventures, traveling, etc.? Do you go in for sports? Which ones? What are your hobbies?
I shall really be looking forward to your answer!
Yours,Matveeva Anna.
Letter 4
Hello, dear Dee!
I'm so glad to get your answer, my dear Dee!!!Today even the day itself seems to me brighter than ever!
Thanks for such pleasant words, for care and understanding. You are casual not an angel? You so tenderly and pleasantly speak, that I simply to speak with you about everything, about sad about cheerful, thanks... And about an apartment you have not understood me, I wanted to tell to you, that I earn on work of money which most part goes on payment of an apartment which I remove at one lovely grandmother. Now that I hope you of me have understood. There is at me no lodger, I live one. As for me, I'm OK. My work is moving up well, the pupils really make progress. I can even see it myself. One of my pupils Helen has become a winner of our school competition in English language. Her result is very important for both her and me. But I should say that nothing compares to your letters in making me happy. I feel more and more affection to you, just like you're my best friend. I think I've never met such a wonderful man before and frankly speaking I don't think I will. I'm not used to saying such passionate words, but I hope you understand me. You see, I want to tell you a story of my life. Not the whole, of course, it'd be too long, but a part concerning my love experience. Well, I used to have a boyfriend when I was a student. He was my first and the only guy. He was handsome and tender and it seemed to me that he is my destiny. We first met when I was the last year student. It was in November at my friend's birthday party. Sergey (this is his name) was this girl's cousin. As it usually happens, after the party he offered to take me home (I lived at a hospice at that time), then we decided to meet once again. Everything was perfect until I left for a rural area where I was to hold my final practical session at a local school. It was in March. It seemed to me a little bit strange that he didn't even find out where I would go. He didn't promise to come. Moreover, our farewell was rather cold. While living in the village I wrote to Sergey several letters, but he answered none of them. My practice lasted 2 months and in May I had my final exams. I was very busy, really. Sergey disappeared. Once I asked my friend Tanya (the girl having her birthday when I met with Sergey) about him. Can you imagine that she was surprised to hear that our relationship was so long? She said that her cousin had never been a reliable person. Girls liked him and he profited by that. Then it turned out that he had two or three other girls beside me at the same time. I must have become uninteresting to him. I haven't seen him since. Now I even forgot him. I see now that he wasn't an ideal. As most of men, he liked to drink and hated to make presents. Do you know what his present for my birthday was? He came to me and said: "I've brought the best present to you. It's me myself!" And not even a single flower within the whole period of our acquaintance! But of course at that time I didn't even pay attention to that. I was in heaven loving him, but now I simply see that he was not at all my destiny, that's all! Many men wanted to have love and friendship with me, but as I told you the most men drink here a lot and always find excuses not to work hard. So, it is really very difficult to find the right man to date with or marry to among them. Dear, it seems to me, that our meeting is destiny. Today I saw a dream... I dreamed that I was walking with the person and it felt so nice with him. I woke up and understood, that did not remember his face, but it seems to me, that it is not a casual event in our lives that destiny brought us closer. Perhaps you are the person who I may trust. I am looking forward to meeting a person who I can trust. I want to give you all my care and love to you; I am tired of being lonely. Ouf! Aren't you annoyed with my outpourings of the heart? I don't know why but now that I've written all this, I feel much better. Just like I've released myself of this. Thank you for your attention, my dear Dee.
I wish you were here with me.
Yours, Matveeva Anna.
Letter 5
Hello, dear Dee
I'm happy to write to you again.
I must confess I was so afraid that you'll stop writing to me. Wasn't I too annoying last time complaining to you again? I hope not. Today I have been to a swimming-pool. You know, my dear Dee, I do my best to keep fit, and swimming is my favorite way of doing it. By the way, you've never told me what foreign languages you know. Or maybe several? Thanks for photos! You a class look, is especial in a fashionable cap! And about girlfriend Tani you are right, I do not know why she has not warned me, can hoped, what it{he} to stop on me? I do not know. What you touching and tender when you speak about me, are very pleasant for me... Yes, it were my first and unique attitudes with the man, and then already that work still something, all somehow time did not suffice. Success and successes on work... Right now I'm listening to music. I like almost all kinds of music: from pop to hard rock. What music do you prefer? What are your favorite groups and singers? Have you ever heard any thing about Russian ones? As for me, I have a specific taste. My favorite style is Russian rock and such groups as "Aria", "Pilot" and "Mumij Troll". I listen to them to relax and get rid of negative emotions. Among foreing singers I prefer Avril Lavinge, Enrique Iglesias and such classics as "Scorpions", "Queen" and "The Beatles". But usually I turn on the radio where the music is quite various. Right now I'm listening to "Europa Plus" radio station, the song by Madonna "American Life". Symbolical, isn't it? Could you tell me in several words what the American life is? And I'll try to describe a Russian one. We adore holidays and always try to make great parties for them. Almost all Russian people 9at least those whom I know) have close relationship with their relatives, even distant ones. But on the other hand we sometimes don't get around to get acquainted to our neighbors. We love nature but do nothing to protect it. Maybe there is too much of it around us and we don't know its value. By the way, Russian people's characters differ from region to region. I live in the north where people are calm, a bit closed and not very emotional people. And in the south people are much more emotional and frank. They even speak n a different way: quicker and more expressively. Is there the same phenomenon in your country? Can you define yourself as a "southern" or a "northern" man? As for me I can deal with people of both types of character, because I unite both. My mother was born in Stavropol, a city in the south of Russia. And my father is from Kirov region. My parents have different temperaments, but complete each other perfectly. Mum is a generator of ideas and Dad is a perfect executor. I on you am not offended at all, and is on the contrary grateful, I with pleasure shall study at you, it is necessary for me for increase of the educational level. And about dream? Well sometimes some dreams come true... This Can also will come true... Tell me about your relatives and friends. In the conclusion there is the only thing I want to say. I miss you, dear, and I'll be waiting for your answer.
Yours, Matveeva Anna.
Letter 6
Hello, my darling Dee!
Sorry, but today's letter will be short. I'm leaving for my aunt's. she lives in a village not far from Kirov. We're going to celebrate her birthday. It is pleasant for me, that you correct my messages that you train me in language. You see at me any more so many remarks concerning my letters, yes?! And you are right Matveeva she is mine surname, and Anna this name, that is will be so Anna Matveeva. How has weekend? Thank you for your warm answers. I can't help mentioning my sympathy to you. I haven't yet told anyone of my relatives about you. You're my mystery this way. Your name and all your kind words are always in my mind and in my heart. You know, I have some questions to you, because I want to learn you better.For example, What do you like most about women and Why? What was the most romantic moment of your life so far? If you had to describe yourself in one word, what word would that be? What is your life's ambition or ultimate goal in life? Ultimate goal? What you want in a woman, what you don't want in a woman? Ok, I have too many questions for you; I hope it would not be too weary. I will be thinking about you, my warm wishes, and I will write you as soon as it would be possible my dear Dee, kisses,Anna.
Letter 7
Hello, my darling Dee!
You where? To me to become absolutely boringly... Respond, please...
If I something have offended you, or what not that have made, tell to me please...
Letter 8
Hello, my love Dee!
Dear, I have received all your four letters, but among them two identical, and that I already began to think that you have ceased to write to me, excuse...And your new only one letter... Something Can has not reached? I'm so happy that you understand me correctly, the way I want to be understood. I mean feelings first of all. I always write to you when I have inspiration. But this time I feel that it is more than inspiration that makes me write this letter. I ask myself; is this love that I'm feeling? And the more I think about it the more I'm sure it is. There is something especially attractive in you for me: your words, your image, your … I don't know what, but even virtually I feel you are my kind! I would like to spend all my days with you, and I hope, that one day, I'll spend all of them with you. Every your letter are so important for me! I print all your letters and read them again at home. This night, I couldn't sleep. You've come in my dream, in my thoughts. You've come in my mind, in my night, and I dreamed to hold you in my arms, I dreamed that you're by me, taking my hand. I feel my heart is missing without you, without your presence the light appears black, and I feel emptiness in my life, in my skin, in my spirit. I dream about you, and I don't sleep, I token your letters in my hands, and I understood, that I want to meet you so much . I wait for our meeting like for the end of a tunnel, the tunnel of my life, and on this end, I can see a bright gleam. This gleam is you. Your image gleams like a possible hope, a fairy story, and a fairy dream. I'm seeing this bright gleam, and I want to run in its direction. I don't want you to stay only an idle fancy, I want you to become real, my reality. I want to share my life with you, to share my laugh and my tears, to share all my emotions and my feelings, my joys and my pains, my hopes and my despairs. And of course, I want, that you share everything with me, your thoughts, yours desires, everything. Would you like to share your life with me, would you like to give me the right to love you all your life? Dear Dee please, give me permission to love you, to kiss you, to caress you, to give you all my tenderness and my heart. I read your letters, I close my eyes, and I give free vent to my imagination, and I see you flying to me, taking my hand, and you come back with me in your arms. I dream about us together, you and me, flying under the stars, through the continents, around the world, around our world, in love, only in love. You are invading my heart and my mind. You are so great, so... I can't find the good word! I can't find enough words. May be I'm too romantic, but I just write you words from my heart, I feel this and hope you feel the same The expectation of this your letter seemed to me endless, though I realize it wasn't so long in fact. Sometimes I'm afraid: what if you stop writing to me? What shall I do if all the ties we've just created break? I ask you not to do it, because not only ties will be broken then, but my heart! I promise that I will be the most loving person. I believe that love is a giving feeling. It means that, as it is me who loves, I will try to take care of you, be all for you, whatever you ask. So, I don't ask you about much; just write to me so that we could meet one day. And as for me, I'm ready to correspond to your wishes. Of course, I am what I am, but remember one thing: you have a special power above me.
Too much is said, but the main is I LOVE YOU,Dee!!!
Your Anna.
Letter 9
My dearest Dee!
You certainly can tell, that it is impossible so quickly and instantly especially through letters to take and fall in love, in it certainly there is a share of the truth, but know, that you that have turned in my life, I something have become attached to you, the beginnings constantly to think of you... That it with me... It is very a pity to me, that I cannot so to see you in alive, and very much it would be desirable for it to make... I read your letter, and I really have no words to explain, what I feel. I feel, I found the closest person in my life! It is about you, my sweet! You opened your heart to me, you even can't imagine, how long I waited for you, dreamed about you!!! You are really the man of my dreams! I can't believe, that fate give us so great chance! Many years ago, when I was a little girl, my mother told me many fairy tales. I loved one of them most of all. There was a beautiful princess and handsome prince in that fairy tale. There were a lot of difficulties and barriers between them. They had many troubles, but the prince knew, that his princess was the one, who was created for him. After many efforts they came together. I can think only of you now. You make me happy, and I know now, when I'll hold you in my arms, when I'll kiss you, I'll never let you go! I am asking myself: is it dream? If it is a dream, please, don't let me to wake up! Now I know, how easy to fall in love, when two lonely hearts find each other on the long and difficult road of life. I could probably invite you to Russia, but I don't think you'll like it here. Besides, I have a problem with the flat that I rent. The point is that the term of the contract with its owner is coming to an end, and this woman wants to make the rent much higher. Now I'll probably have to look for another flat or, what is more affordable for me, a room. But don't worry, I'm sure, I'll cope with this, because you give me so much force that nothing else matters! I'm simply happy! My Prince, I know, that you can invite me to the beautiful world of love, where we can carry out all our secret amazing dreams, all our desires and wishes. I know, that you can change my lonely life, I believe in it, and I'm ready to travel thousands kilometers, because I know, that you are my soul mate. My sweet, I don't doubt, that we have love intimacy between us now. I feel how your heart beats despite of distance between us, it beats in a step to my heart now... I know it. Were we created for each other? Now I need only one: to meet you. I have a great desire to do it. I already talked with my mother, and she lets me to come to you. She is a little afraid for me, because I'm still her little daughter, but she trust me, and she gave us her parental blessing. My father is not against too, he told me that I have my own head on the shoulders, and he said, that I'm right in my choice and he trust me in this. If you really want to see me in person, I'm ready to talk to you about it. I wait for your decision.
Thanks for a photo, they simply fine, and it you where were photographed?
Your princess, Dee.
Letter 10
Hello,my love Dee!
Today I woke up in a perfect mood! I don't know why, but I'm sure that everything's gonna be all right! I feel (and I am more and more convinced of it) that you are my destiny. We shall have no problems of mutual understanding, because my thoughts so often coincide with yours! At you perfectly it turns out with Russian, tell, that your friend the good fellow, he correctly and well trains you, give study more, well... And about trip to you, my lovely, I learn on work when it will make in the best way and at once to you I shall tell... Success at the bottom of a birth at the grandmother, have fun well!!! My adress: Russia: 610035 town Kirov, st.Popova 10- 22 I'm delighted that you want to send me a present by mail. Thank you, darling, you're so careful and polite, but I should say you'd better not do it. I don't trust our mail service and yet I look forward to meeting you. It'd be better if I get it this way. At you perfectly it turns out with Russian, tell, that your friend the good fellow, he correctly and well trains you, give study more, well... And about trip to you, my lovely, I learn on work when it will make in the best way and at once to you I shall tell... Success at the bottom of a birth at the grandmother, have fun well!!! I am afraid to lose anything we have now, because letters is good and it give us for understanding each other but it does not compare with personal meeting. You know, I imagine us together holding hands, I want to touch your hair and feel your warm… You know, only now I feel how difficult to save happiness, because it is so frail! My heat singing the song of love, and I can't wait that beautiful moment, when I would hold you in my arms. I will try to get all information from the travel agency and let you know, now, I kiss you and will be glade to get letter from you. I send you my hot kisses, and I wish my kisses flight to you with wind and touch your with warm rain.
Your Anna.
Letter 11
Hello,my love Dee!
At me all is good at me remarkable mood.
Thanks for one more lesson, really at me so is a lot of mistakes?!
Yesterday did not pass also minute that I did not think of you
And so each day. I very much miss you.
I need in you my prince.
You have come in my life and have won my heart.
My life has changed after we have got acquainted.
Now I each day am glad lifes.
Because on light there is a person which likes and respects me it so important for me.
And I am ready to give you my love am boundless.
You my prince on a white horse and I your princess and so will be always.
The love this remarkable feeling and about mutual love dreams each person.
When the person likes as I love you he am pleased lifes.
I am very glad that have got acquainted with you.
Who might think that the Internet will turn all my life.
But I do not regret about it because I have found you loved.
And I shall live for you.
I love you!!!!! And this sincere feeling.
I wait each your letter with impatience.
I send a gentle kiss in your lips.
Darling, I'd like to ask your telephone number. I want to hear your
voice so that my impression of you was complete. I want so much to
talk to you, to tell you all tender words I know. And as I have no
phone, I could call you myself if only I knew your number. Would you
give it to me?
With all love your gentle flower Anna!!!!
Letter 12
Hello,my love Dee!
Dear, from you there came any two strange letters, the English language clear, and the rest something not clear, as I have understood it you tried to write in Russian itself, yes? Something has not so turned out, a joke... But it is original and beautiful, the good fellow for diligence... I have seen your photos, they beautiful, you had a rest and celebrated Christmas directly on work? Or there on a back background any river, roundabouts, yes? It is very healthy... Thanks for a phone number, I shall try to call you as soon as possible, and can even already and tomorrow, you only wait for my bell, well, me very much hunting to hear your voice, easy to talk to you about all...
My best wishes and … a decent but sincere kiss.
With love, your Anna
Letter 13
Dear Dee How are you my sweet love? I miss you so deeply!
Dear, to me there came your two letters, they in a normal format and even is clear, that to them is written... At you I look all turns out better and better in studying Russian, give study even better, it is fast you can to talk easy on it, yes?... I would like to tell, that I like your letters, they such kind and gentle, it becomes very pleasant for me when I read them, thanks... My feelings to you are so big, that you can't imagine. But sometimes the love and feelings are painful for me. What if I don't get you? I don't want to think of it. You are only one man for me in the world, you have all the things, that I'm looking for and want to have. You are my ideal man, and I'm sure, that you would make me happy. My dreams are becoming to reality, because of you. Thank you for this! If I could give you one thing, I would give you the ability to see yourself, as other people do, then you would have seen, what a dear and special person you are...My sweet, I asked God for a flower, he gave me a garden, I asked for a tree, he gave me a forest, I asked for a river, he gave me an ocean. Asked for a friend and he gave me you. You know, many times ago I had hear of love some words, that if you would love somebody more when God, he will take this person from you… I afraid to lost you so much. Sometimes my eyes are full of tears, when I think of you my love. You are my only Love, and will always stay in my heart. I will always love you, today, tomorrow and forever. I will never do something that could hurt you, never. I want to ask you, how you imagine yourself our first meeting?? I want to tell you how I see our first date. First, we will be dinning together, in a place (not important in what place, because I will be happy with you everywhere) where would be nice and romantic. It would be dark and candlelit. After dinner, I want to dance with you slowly and I want to feel your warm. I want to go with you to the beach, walking together along the beach and looking at the stars. I would also bring a blanket so that we can sit on the beach, hug and kiss and watch the sun come up. I really can't wait that moments!!! My dear! I was in the travel agency this morning, and I found out all conditions of my arrival to you in details. Frankly speaking, I was in shock! If I am able to pay for visa with help of my mother, I won't be able to pay for tickets (even for cheapest!). But I can't get visa without buying tickets in this travel agency. Getting of visa is not a problem, agency takes care about it, and they can get it quickly, but only if I'll buy tickets there. My problem is only a tickets. I feel so bad, I even could think about, that tickets to USA costs on 5 times more, than tickets to Europe. I really don't know what to do! I'm afraid, I feel scared by my feebleness. Now I can only dream about my arrival to you. My love, it's a pity, but if I want to buy tickets, I have to save up my year's salary (and don't spend it even for food!)! I'm so sorry. I can't ask you about something, I just can dream… I wait reply and I hope that fate would give us chance to be together, I send you my soft kisses and please, take care my love, your Dee
Letter 14
Hello, my love Dee !
Lovely, today I have received your two letters... All this your letters, more nothing has got lost, yes? Thanks for the help in mail, I try enter in www.yahoo.com if at me to turn out you learn it, wait... Do you believe in love without frontiers? This is a rhetorical question, I'm sure you do. As for me, it goes without saying! Thank you for your offer to help. I hate to ask for it especially in such delicate situations as our one. But I would have to apply to you anyway, because my parents offered me 400$, but this is not enough. Other relatives are in the same financial situation as me. Now that you are ready to help me, I gratefully accept your help. Every day I find myself, spending more time thinking of you. Every day, before go sleep, I imagine our first meeting. How I will come from airport, and I would see you at the first time. I really can't imagine how many emotions I'll feel, because even thinking about it, my heart beating is becoming faster and faster. It seems to me, that I did not want anything in my life, as to meet you. My dear Prince, your letters are pure inspiration to me. I want to see you, and tell you, that I miss you more and more as the days pass. I want you to be my happiness forever. A lot of time has passed, I feel nervous, because I think that love has finally found me, can this be Love? Yes. My inner feelings never liar me. I think of the future, many years from now and I see you and me, together, married, our family, I know it may sound a kind of silly, but it is my dream, you are my dream, a life by your side. My dear Dee , I wonder how will it feel to have you in my arms, to kiss you, to love you. It makes me crazy, no, YOU make me crazy! I can stay with you Dee months, then if I won't want to come back (or if we'll be married), I'll be able to stay with you, and do everything for new visa or something else from USA. As for the documents that I have to prepare, I have already inquired of them at a travel agency. I have got a passport this year, so there won't be any problems at least with this. But it remains to get a visa and buy a ticket. For the first I need 330$ and for the latter 1200-1400$, it depends on the date of my departure. Extra expenses, such as a trip to Moscow for visa and others, I'll pay with my parents' money. As for the ticket, it should be bought beforehand. Only on this condition I can get visa. I'd like you to send me 1550$, of course, if you can afford it. This is for the ticket and the assurance. If it's too much, please write about your capacity. I hope, that it'll be good news for you, as for me, because nothing can prevent us to be together. I miss you so deeply, waiting your reply,
Love you more and more…
Your Anna.
Letter 15
Lovely Dee! I have found this site and at me all has turned out!!!! See I write to you the letter, now it will be possible to communicate and through these letters, yes? It is healthy!!! How at you a life? All is good? How lessons of Russian? I hope at you all well...
All as I love, I am attached and I want to see you in alive... And I am fast to you I shall call! You wait for me, I beforehand to you shall tell when, well...
Anna with love and dream...
Letter 16
Hello, my love Dee!
Thanks, lovely, that you have warned me about Aeroflot, I descended also all have learned in agency. You see, there have told, that they still take money for registration all documents and the main thing of the Visa, that is I will not need to run anywhere, some times to go to Moscow in embassy that to me have authorized as in a result I think there will be all the same sum of money. I too learned also to me have told, that the sum of 600-700 dollars is simply the ticket up to America, namely up to New York, and me certainly hunting to land closer to you, that is all the same there will be changes... That to me have told, you can there something else learn, well... I am very glad, that you think of me and speak by such words... I, lovely, too constantly think of you, about that what we will have meeting as all this will occur... You for me all... You know, I have been working hard, and last days was very difficulty. But I didn't forget about you, please, I think about you every day, and i feel myself lonely, because I come back home and I can't take in my arms anybody, but you understand I think that it is - if I would come and meet my husband. I miss you very deeply, and you know, I have one good (I hope) new!!!! Today in the morning I was in the travel agency because I had work near that place, and I though that I can come there and ask may be they have something new for me, and they find more cheaply flight for me!!!!!! The price for ticket is only 886 dollars (before they find tickets only for 1200-1400), and they said that this fly will be 28 of September, so, I have enough time for getting visa. But they said that this price is available only before 12 of October, I don't know, may be we can use this chance? I just can ask you off cause, because I have no possibility to pay for this but I really love you and want to meet you!!! You know, I will be glade to meet you soon, because I can't wait our date. I really come home, watch TV and think, if I see something beautiful "why I can't show this Dee, to talk about this with him..". It is really difficult, and I think you feel the same, but I know, that life is difficult and may be you will have possibility and we will meet each other. Weather at us to spoil every day, all becomes colder and colder, I am warmed only with love to you... I hope, that it'll be good news for you, as for me, because nothing can prevent us to be together. I miss you so deeply, waiting your reply,
Love you more and more…
Your Anna
Letter 17
Well, my loved, that you learn new tell to me please, well... I shall wait for your letter...
Thanks, lovely, and mine to you the answer...
I shall show you gardens, where foam white a jasmin,
Where the song is weaved by nightingales,
And a kiss, pleasure of the world,
And tenderness of a morning dawn
I shall show you a dawn,
Where the rain is knocked to us on a window,
Where you in my embraces sleep
In my hand your palm,
Also it is sweet our kid dozes
I shall show you dream,
Where I gray-haired, what a pity,
Where the death suddenly will recollect
About weariness
Also it is alive in opinion of love fire.
I shall show you gardens …
Letter 18
Hello my lovely Dee...
I very much very much regret, my lovely, about happened in your relationship, accept please my sincere regret, I hope, that you will consult also all with you it will be good, a poor crumb which has remained without mum, it is very sad and bad... I hope you will care of her, yes. It is very good. I shall wait for your letter with impatience, support her, well, and I while shall wait for you, write to me please as you can, well...
I constantly think of you, about our meeting what it will be... As all this is still far, and it is very a pity, but I think we shall consult!
And about arrival do not worry, I can itself still something I learn and at once to you I shall tell...
Letter 19
Thanks for your letter, lovely, I on the days off went to parents, there we cleaned last crop of this year and put into the house the order, I am very tired physically, but have had a rest intellectually, it so is good to be on the nature... And you like to go to a wood, on the nature?
And to you has written still the letter and on Yahoo... you read it...
I dream about our meeting...
Letter 20
Lovely, thanks you for everything, for all your words, for all your diligence... Excuse to me yesterday there have arrived relatives from Moscow and consequently I cannot write to you much, I now spend all time with them but as soon as I will have time I at once to you I shall write, well, wait for me and write do not overlook....
Anna with love....
Letter 21
Lovely, here I!!! You where? I hope, what now all more or it became less easier, you as? You now are not strongly borrowed? I wait from you for the letter, I so have strongly become bored, if you knew... I any more did not find to myself a place, my relatives have already left, have stayed for a while and have left, so now I can write to you every day if certainly you want it.... I want to speak with you, to see you, I certainly understand, that now not time, but I that I can not do with myself...
Letter 22
Lovely, I am very glad to that you have returned again to me but as it is grieved with that is created around of you, horror one death, that this such... Accept my sincere a regret... Keep there, all right... Work, lovely, and do not overlook to write to me, well... I shall wait! At me while all on old, I live, I work and I learn children... And weather those to me less all is colder and colder, only thinking about you I am heated, and I dream....
Your Anna with love
Letter 23
Lovely, thanks for the letter, me was very pleasant to receive it from you... You such lovely... Excuse, that at once to you has not written, something is simple at my girlfriend again happened with a computer, I yesterday have come to her on a visit and thought, that I shall write to you the letter, but it unfortunately was not included at all, but now all is thank God good, and I write to you the letter... And weekend has passed at me somehow imperceptibly, very quickly though I so especial and did not do anything, simply was engaged in economic affairs on the house at myself and all... Such cheerful days...
I all time thought of you, about us, about our meeting as I dream of it... Thanks you lovely for it, thanks you for all...
Dear, I am glad, that you trust me, I confess fairly, that it not I did the structure on a site, it to me was made by my girlfriend who now lives to Inverness. She there lives with the husband with whom she just and has got acquainted so through letters, they all over again for a long time corresponded, and then he has simply invited her to himself so she there and has remained. She has advised me and even all were made also by me here, correspond with you.
Lovely, you so sadly speak, it is not necessary so to be upset, necessary to live and live cheerfully, do not think of all it, well... Know, that I always with you... And it is fast, when we shall meet, all will be simply healthy, I promise you, my lovely, all will be...
Ann with love..................
Letter 24
Lovely, I have received the message, what as though we can communicate with you through any microphone, it is the truth, yes? It as? At me in fact any microphone you think, what we can with you so to communicate? Lovely mine, last time you had such sad letter what happened with you, with such cheerful and joyful the man? You perfection, you an angel, and an angel should be always cheerful and kind, such what you are actually, lovely you where? What do you think of our meeting? You think, what it sometime will be, and you already about it speak nothing by that, I something have made not that you did not want it, yes? Tell to me please, whether we can sometime meet you?
Lovely, I am glad, your friend well helps you with Russian, you can sometime will meet me in Russian? And about my girlfriend, she's fine, she is glad for me, that I have found good the man, she is very glad for me, she till now lives to Inverness with the husband, waits for the child, speaks, that the boy, imagine!? I so am glad for her, she well done And by a life she has got used like normal, she the same as also I knows English well and consequently she did not have any problems with accustoming, there very much it is pleasant to her. I till now speak with her and not only with the help of letters, but also by phone, so I always with her... She all in impressions, but cannot yet help to arrive to me to her on a visit, but can it is fast will turn out, I do not know, and can we with you we shall meet before it and we shall make to her a surprise...
Ann with love...
Letter 25
Lovely, excuse me, that I so for a long time did not write, something is simple at my girlfriend again happened with a computer and it only have made yesterday, I have read your letter, and it really cheerful in comparison with that sad, heavy... Do not strain so strongly on work and in a life in general, well, to regret it is necessary also itself sometimes... With me all is good, alive thank God while... But without you it is not enough my forces, I want to be with you, to meet you, actually, we somehow have ceased to communicate with you about arrival on a visit to you, we can make it, I am personally ready already though right now, what you on it will tell? For me are ready to make the ticket in agency all under the same price that remember I to you spoke, and I a few the money have saved up, let there your friends learn, can eat also other tickets, well... I shall wait for news from you.. .. And about this equipment, lovely, at us with my girlfriend something is impossible to swing this program, she{it} for a long time at us goes, and for it in fact any special microphone, yes is still necessary? And where it to take, my girlfriend too does not know, tell to us, I wait... Events in Nalchik thank God have not touched us, but I when have learned about it too was horrified, there was so terribly and awfully, imagine, they wanted to grasp all office buildings of city, and them was so much, horror...
Anita kisses You....
Letter 26
Thanks, today due to your letter, at me good mood, thanks you lovely, that you have written to me... Excuse lovely, that I so for a long time did not write to you, I am simple some days laid at home with temperature, at me the flu was, but be not afraid, lovely, it not the bird's flu, and to me it becomes already easier, I could not go in general two days, and only yesterday to me it became easier, excuse, that has told nothing, I simply not could... Forgive me, mine dear Eric... I too constantly think of you, about us with you... Lovely, we can sometime meet you whether? I want to make it...
I heard from news, what this hurricane will be even stronger former, yes? Lovely, I worry for you, lovely, be cautious, you are very necessary for me, I constantly think of you, but simply sometimes it is impossible to write to you, forgive... And concerning this microphone, I so also have not understood anything, I searched for a microphone in shop, me headphones any or asked any stick similar to a match. To me it needs to be bought, yes? And about the statements I with them agree, so prepare...
Letter 27
Lovely my and unique!
I hope, that in this life at us still all ahead, and all will be simply fine, thanks lovely, that you at me such are and I shall trust, as will be with me always, I was possible I shall dream of us with you a little... As though it was good and... I love you my angel!!!
Lovely mine, forgive me that I have written this name Eric, I simply wanted, that you were jealous me, and you so for a long time did not write that to me, did not worry, I already started there was to think the most bad, whether I and have decided you to check up, up you read my letters, excuse me for it please, forgive... You so for a long time did not write, did not allow messages from yourself, I hope, that now at you all is good, you will forgive me and will understand... I hope, that we shall be with you nevertheless together, in spite of on anything...
Anna! Only your and nobody's more, know it...


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This post is sponsored by the NFRA. All comments and opinions are my own.
Just a reminder that you have less than a week to stock up on delicious and convenient products available in the frozen and dairy aisles at Publix! There are tons of great deals going on right now as part of our current Advantage Buy flyer in conjunction with the Cool Food for Families promotion!
Frozen foods are incredibly convenient and give us the opportunity to enjoy our favorite foods anytime of the year. That means seasonal limitations are part of the past. Plus, one of my favorite things about frozen foods is that they are economical. You don't pay for stalks, pits, skins, rinds or damaged food. That means you aren't paying for any waste. With frozen foods, 100% of the food is edible. That means edible ounce for edible ounce, frozen food costs are usually less than their fresh counterparts.
We all know that freezing foods seals in freshness. So you get the freshest food possible...food that has been frozen at it's peak freshness and flavor. Plus, food quick-frozen and properly stored keep their high nutritional value which is important in my book.
All in all, with frozen foods you get great taste that's convenient and nutritious PLUS a great value. I'd say that's a winning combination!
To celebrate March Frozen Food Month there are tons of great deals available in the frozen aisle at Publix. You'll find everything from nutritious fresh veggies, tasty treats and products to help you serve up tasty meals in a flash.
In addition to the sales in the frozen aisle, you'll also enjoy great deals in the dairy aisles as well! Explore new ways to enjoy fresh, simple foods and unleash the versatility of the aisle that is beyond cool.
Remember refrigerated foods use quality, real ingredients high in protein that are simple, fresh and close to the farm. You get great versatility and convenience in products that we all know and love. With recent innovations, the refrigerated aisle offers new products to meet consumer needs in perfect portions and flavors that capitalize on popular trends.
Head over to the Cool Foods Page for great coupons, information on current Publix sales and even tasty recipes. Remember you can also find these delicious options that I shared recently. Both are amazing and easy to whip up. Thanks to the deals at Publix you'll be able to make them for less!
- Breakfast Pizza – Easy & Delicious Recipe Made With Farmland Ham!
- Banana Split Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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Loyal customers spend more, stay longer and tell their friends about their experiences. In the Net Promoter System Podcast, Bain & Company's Rob Markey talks to business leaders who are using the management system to create experiences that keep customers coming back.
Bain Fellow Fred Reichheld discusses the risks of tying Net Promoter Scores to compensation (4:00), the consequences of gaming a feedback system (11:33) and what it takes to get to the true root cause of a complaint (17:49).


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Symposium Speaker biographies
Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD
Division of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Eric Van Cutsem has been Full Professor at the University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, since 2000. He is also Head of the Division of Digestive Oncology at the University Hospitals Gasthuisberg Leuven (UZ Leuven) and the University of Leuven (KUL), a board member of Department of Oncology at the University of Leuven, a board member and secretary of the Leuven Cancer Institute (LKI), and Medical Director of Europacolon (a patient advocacy group). Professor Van Cutsem earned his medical degree in 1983 from the University of Leuven, specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and was awarded his PhD there in 1994.
Over the years, Professor Van Cutsem has held various positions, from committee member to executive board member or chairman, in several scientific organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), United European Gastroenterology (UEG), the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO), European Society of Digestive Oncology (ESDO), European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS), and the Belgian Group Digestive Oncology (BGDO). He has also been a member of the Belgian Royal Academy of Medicine since 2015 and President of the Belgian Foundation Against Cancer since October 2016. Moreover, Professor Van Cutsem coordinates several European and worldwide trials investigating new drugs for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer and serves on many steering committees and advisory boards.
Professor Van Cutsem has published several chapters in books on GI cancer and more than 460 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, Lancet Oncology, JAMA, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, Annals of Oncology, British Journal of Cancer, and Gastroenterology. The H-factor of his publications is 94, and his publications have been cited more than 41,500 times.
Florian Lordick, MD, PhD
University Cancer Center Leipzig (UCCL), Leipzig, Germany
Florian Lordick is Professor of Oncology and Director of the University Cancer Centre Leipzig (UCCL) at the University Hospital Leipzig in Germany. Professor Lordick completed his medical training at the Universities of Regensburg and Munich in Germany and Lausanne in Switzerland. He gained board certifications in internal medicine, haematology, and medical oncology, and in 2002 was appointed Consultant Physician at the Technical University of Munich. In July 2007, he was nominated Assistant Professor and Head of the Outpatient Department at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg, Germany; in 2009, he was appointed Head of Haematology and Oncology at the Klinikum Braunschweig in Braunschweig, Germany, and Associate Professor at Hannover Medical School (MHH) in Hannover, Germany. He took up his current posts as Full Professor at the University of Leipzig and Director of the UCCL in 2012.
Professor Lordick is a member of the Board of Directors of the German Cancer Society (DKG) and Secretary of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer Group. In 2015, he was elected as incoming President of the International Gastric Cancer Association (IGCA) and as Congress Chair of the 2019 International Gastric Cancer Congress (IGCC), to be held in Prague, Czech Republic. Since 2017, Professor Lordick is Coordinator of the Gastrointestinal Tumours faculty of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
Professor Lordick's scientific focus is on clinical and translational research in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, the optimization of multimodal care, new drug development, molecular imaging, and response prediction. He has authored or co-authored more than 225 articles on GI cancer; he is co-editor of a number of important international oncology journals and a reviewer for international and national research and funding societies.
Naureen Starling, BSc(Hons), MBBS, MRCP, MD(Res)
Department of Medical Oncology, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
Naureen Starling is Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK, specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, and a Senior Lecturer (honorary faculty) within the Division of Clinical Studies at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London. She graduated from University College London with First Class Honours in physiology (BSc) and distinctions in clinical pharmacology/therapeutics and pathology. She undertook general medical training at University College Hospital and Northwick Park/St Mark's Hospitals, all in London, and specialist training in medical oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital. Her postgraduate degree at the ICR focused on the genomics and therapeutics of oesophageal cancer.
Her research interests in gastrointestinal cancers (oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, neuroendocrine, and colorectal) are focussed on earlier-phase clinical trials, novel therapeutics, and the delivery of individualized medicine to patients with GI cancers. Dr Starling is the Principal Investigator on numerous international clinical trials of novel drugs in oesophago-gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer and a member several multicentre clinical trial steering and safety review committees.
Dr Starling is Associate Director of Clinical Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital, the Clinical Lead for the Royal Marsden's West Wing Clinical Research Centre, and the Upper GI Lead for the South London Cancer Research Network, and she serves on the UK National Cancer Research Institute oesophago-gastric subgroup and on the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Oesophago-gastric Cancer Guideline Committee. Dr Starling also holds educational roles including the NIHR Training Lead for the RM/ICR National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre and Deputy Training Program Director (one of three) for South London Medial Oncology Training.
Nicole van Grieken, MD, PhD
Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nicole van Grieken is a surgical pathologist specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) pathology, hereditary tumours, and hepatobiliary pathology. Dr van Grieken gained her PhD on morphological and chromosomal alterations in gastric carcinogenesis in 2003, and her MD in 2004; she commenced training in surgical pathology in Amsterdam and Haarlem, the Netherlands, in 2004. She is now a staff member in the Department of Pathology at the VU University Medical Center (VUmc) in Amsterdam, a post she has held since 2009.
Dr van Grieken has a special interest in translational research on GI oncology, particularly gastro-oesophageal cancer. Her main scientific interest is in the identification of molecular alterations that can serve as prognostic and predictive biomarkers, with the aim of developing personalized therapies adapted to individual patient or tumour characteristics. She is responsible for the central pathology review and translational research programme of several clinical trials on gastric and colorectal cancer. She is committed to improving the quality of patient care by participating in guideline development for gastric and oesophageal cancer.
Dr van Grieken is secretary and board member of the Dutch Upper GI Cancer Group (DUCG) and a member of the scientific committee of the Dutch Upper GI Cancer Audit (DUCA). She has published many peer-reviewed articles in journals including The Lancet, Lancet Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Journal of Medical Genetics, Oncogenesis, Journal of Pathology, and British Journal of Cancer.


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Nokia just acknowledged the data connection problem users have been having lately and have put out a statement through their offical US blog: Nokia Conversations...
Here are a few lines from it:
"...However, soon after AT&T began selling this flagship device, we identified a software issue. In short, a memory management issue was discovered that could, in some cases, lead to loss of data connectivity. As a proactive and prudent measure, we decided, together with AT&T, to take immediate action. We have identified the issue, and have developed a solution..."
In 6 days, a fix should be available, you should be able to get the fix on April 16th through Zune software.
And for all your trouble, Nokia is giving $100 credit to every Lumia 900 owner between now and April 16th.... VERY NICEE!! (Borat Voice)
You can read full disclosure HERE
Wow! $100 huh? Nokia is really upset that such a glitch happened within first week of this momentous launch in the US. Showing their appreciation with $100 credit, that is really something.
Shows how much they want to keep us valuable customers and how far they are willing to go to achieve this.
So mark your calenders people... April 16th is Update time!!


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I am curious as to if anyone knows of a diagram or resource that explains what a Pica is, in relation to points and pixels and such.
It might be something interesting to create for educational purposes and for myself!
I am curious as to if anyone knows of a diagram or resource that explains what a Pica is, in relation to points and pixels and such.
It might be something interesting to create for educational purposes and for myself!
1 point × 12 = 1 pica
1 pica × 6 = 1 inch
1 inch × 12 = 1 foot
1 foot x 3 = 1 yard
1 inch = 2,54 cm
There is a diagram about English length measurement system here.
12 points equals a pica, but 6 picas (72 points) only equals an inch because everyone agrees that it does. If you extrapolate 12, 6 pica inches, they do not equal a foot. They fall a little short. Everyone who owns a pica rule knows this. Admittedly not that many people own pica rulers these days, but there you have it.
Well, there is the traditional pica and the PostScript pica. Six PostScript picas = one inch, but six traditional picas = 0.996264 inches.
Pixels are a relative measurement and are dependent on device (screen, printer, imagesetter, whatever) resolution. On a 72 dpi device, a pixel = 1/72 of an inch. But on an iPhone 4 (for example), a pixel = 1/326 of an inch.
The topic of pixels continues to become more complex, as hi-res devices (like iPhone 4) no longer map CSS pixels (a.k.a "logical" pixels) at a one-to-one correspondence with physical device pixels. This article explains more on the topic. So, to clarify Mark's statement, 1 physical device pixel on the iPhone 4's screen = 1/326 of an inch.
While a pica is 12 points, nominally 1/6 of an inch (but the hot metal point is not actually 1/72 inch exactly) there is a way in which the term "pica" is used that is slightly more complicated than that which does need a real explanation for a newcomer.
If you are looking at a column of body copy, 1/6 of an inch vertically will be termed a "pica".
However, 1/6 of an inch horizontally will be called a "pica em" instead.
For any point size of type, an "em space" is one that is square in shape, while an "en space" is one half as wide as a square. If one wishes to measure horizontal distances in body copy in absolute terms, rather than relative to the type size in use, then instead of just saying how many ems occupy the distance, one has to first specify the type size and then multiply by the em, as, in printing, vertical and horizontal distances are measured by different units.
It should also be noted that in some foundry types, a 7 1/2 point en space might not be exactly 3 3/4 points in width - for easier setting of tabular matter, nominal en spaces (and, much more likely, nominal 3-to-em and 4-to-em and 5-to-em spaces) could well be changed in their widths so as to occupy an integral number of 1/2 points. This is described in some ATF catalogs.
With Monotype equipment, one might have a typeface which is, say, 11 point and 10 1/2 set, which means that the height of the type is 11 points, but the widths in the system of 18 units to the em are as if the type was 10 1/2 points.
Then, there's the fact that while the Selectric Composer had a point of 1/72 inch, the foundry point is 0.013837 inches, the Linotype point is 0.014 inches (or maybe not; I had read that somewhere, but lately I've read other things that contradict this)... and, of course, the Didone is roughly 15/14 of a point... and 12 Didot points equal a Cicero, the equivalent of the pica in that system.


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Top Intel executive slams EU's 'naked revenue grab'
The European Commission's state aid investigations are a "pure naked revenue grab by the EU against US companies", a top executive with Intel has said.
Ronald Dickel, Intel's vice president for global tax and trade, said US companies in particular were being targeted.
It comes about a month after it emerged that US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had called on the European Union to reconsider tax probes targeting predominantly US companies, arguing that such moves represented disturbing precedents.
The Commission is carrying out a state aid investigation into the tax arrangements involving Apple and Ireland, and last year adjudicated that tax advantages granted to Fiat in Luxembourg and to Starbucks in The Netherlands were illegal.
A probe into Amazon in Luxembourg is still ongoing as is a similar investigation into McDonalds.
During a panel discussion at the Global Tax Conference in Dublin Castle yesterday, Mr Dickel said Europe was "throwing everything up on its head".
He suggested companies would be concerned about getting a tax ruling from a European country it is considering investing in, because that ruling could be state aid.
"It just seems to be a pure naked revenue grab by the EU against US companies," Mr Dickel said.
David Camp, the former US House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee chairman, told the conference the investigations have piqued the interest of US politicians.
"I do think that there is a feeling that this is revenue deferred and this is tax revenue that the US has decided not to tax and it is not necessarily open for everyone to grab at, and that is a bit different than state aid," he said.
"I think it is very important that the process be a fair one and that it isn't just US multinationals that are being examined in this case, and I think that's something that has really gotten the attention of policy makers in the US."
No decision has yet been given in the Apple case, although the outgoing Government has said it has no case to answer. It has also pledged to take the issue further if the Commission finds against Ireland.
Earlier yesterday, a senior official with the European Commission said patent boxes rank very, very low in terms of direct impact on fostering R&D (Research and Development)
Valere Moutarlier, head of taxation in the Commission, said it is open to each member state to choose to have a patent box, as long as they follow OECD rules.
He said Ireland's Knowledge Development Box would be studied to ensure it complies with the rules.
"We commissioned a study last year where in terms of having an impact on R&D, this way may not be the most efficient one. There are alternative tax incentive schemes that may be more appropriate," he said.
Gary Tobin of the Department of Finance later said the OECD has "told the world" that these boxes are acceptable as long as they fit their rules.
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Perfect for a relaxing Saturday or lazy Sunday, brunch is served during the late morning and early afternoon and typically includes some of the items you would serve for breakfast, as well as dishes you might find on a lunch or dinner table. Brunch can be an informal family affair after waking up late or an elaborate, upscale event for a special occasion.
Egg Extravaganza
Although basic scrambled eggs are often served at brunch, it's also the time where people can do more elaborate egg dishes, such as egg frittatas, eggs Benedict, stuffed omelets, quiche and egg casseroles. You might consider allowing your guests to choose the fillings they want in their omelets and cooking them to order.
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Brunches should have a variety of meats traditionally served at breakfast such as bacon, sausage links or patties and Canadian bacon. You can also serve steak at a brunch and serve it with eggs on top, to make a classic steak and egg dish. Another possibility is to wrap prosciutto around asparagus or wrap bacon around dates. Smoked salmon can be served with bagels and cream cheese.
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Serve pancakes and waffles at a traditional brunch, but offer them in different flavors or with different toppings, if possible. For example you can serve banana, blueberry or pecan pancakes, and whole-grain waffles with a raspberry compote. French toast is another classic brunch dish. For an upscale brunch, serve French toast stuffed with strawberries and cream or French toast made with brioche or challah bread for a more delicate, buttery, light flavor. Crepes also work well for a fancy brunch. Stuff some with sauteed apples, whipped cream or hazelnut spread.
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Potato dishes make their way onto most brunch menus, the most common being hash browns. Hash browns can be diced into small cubes or served as whole patties. For a twist on traditional hash browns, make a hash brown casserole, combining the potatoes with ham and cheese. For brunch you can also serve dinner-style roasted potatoes.
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Toast is a must for brunch. Offer several different types of bread for toast, such as sourdough, whole-grain bread and English muffins. Sweet breakfast rolls, such as cinnamon buns, honey biscuits, hot cross buns, doughnuts and pastries filled with fruit, can also be served. Bread pudding also works for brunch. Serve butter and a selection of fruit jams to go with the bakery items. Another option is to mix cinnamon into soft butter for a cinnamon-butter spread.
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Fresh-cut fruit adds color to a brunch table -- and provides some much-needed lightness when everything else on the table is heavy and filling. Whether you choose to have a fruit basket of whole fruit or a large spread of cut watermelons, cantaloupes, strawberries and blueberries, fruit is almost always included in a brunch meal. Because it is brunch, you can also offer sauteed vegetables, such as tomato slices and green peppers, or salad items.


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As both a volunteer board members (5 years) and a donor, I have watched this organization begin with lofty goals (some might call them dreams) and then proceed to meet and exceed them. To a person, this is a knowledgeable and dedicated staff led by true visionaries, all in touch with the very special needs of the service members it serves. They are at once inspired and realistic.
I have been a proud board member of Hope for the Warriors and also an advisory board member for several years , I must say that Robin Kelleher , CEO and Tina Atherall EVP, And the whole team at Hope for the Warriors are exceptionally dedicated and truly are compassionate about the needs of our returning wounded servicemen and women I am familiar with many not for profit organizations and I must say that this Is the most outstanding organization I've ever come in contact with . If you review their website you will see the many wonderful projects that provide much-needed assistance in many forms to those who have worn the cloth of our military and have been wounded .
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For the last three years, Siemens Corporation has partnered with Hope for the Warriors in support of the grass roots work they do to reach out and help wounded U.S. service members, their families, and families of the fallen. Their staff works tirelessly to raise awareness, as well as funds, to provide programs that benefit service members and their families.
Hope for the Warriors is unique among organizations supporting service members as they recognize that the entire family is affected by a service member's wounds - both physical and psychological. Each of their programs considers the needs of spouses, children, parents and extended family members - their full circle of care embraces and restores the whole family unit. Their holistic approach is key to maximizing the positive impact they have for our wounded service members.
As many service members have returned from Iraq, and from Afghanistan, Hope for the Warriors continues to be an integral part of welcoming these heroes back into their communities, and assisting them to regain their lives.
We are honored to be partnered with them and look forward to continuing and expanding this much needed effort.
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I cannot say enough about what a difference Hope for the Warriors makes in the lives of disabled vets. Truly the organization helps those heroes and at the same time makes sure they maintain their dignity and self respect. There could be no better leader of the non-profit than Robin Kelleher, the selfless, smart, saavy, caring and focused President. Despite her own personal needs she travels constantly on weekend and at night to work to help complete specific projects, such as the runs in North Carolina, to re-building a now "handicap accessible" home for a returning veteran in Ohio. She is tireless in her dedicated efforts to make sure the organization takes proper care of their constituency. This is a phenomenally well run non-profit and I am proud to be associated with it.
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Hope For The Wariors is recognized as one of the most efficient and military member and family friendly 501 (c) 3 organizations supporting this nations most treasured resource, our young service members. Administrative cost below 4%, resources go where they are most needed, helping make a difference in wounded service members lives. Having visited the wounded in hospitals and talking with their family members, you can see the despair turning into hope and joy when Hope For The Warriors members show up and help alleviate the stress associated with how can the wounded make ends meet. It has changed my life.
Hope for the Warriors was there for me and my family after I was wounded in Iraq. They are more than a helping hand, they are family. As a board member, I have seen the organization never lose sight of its mission & vision. I not only trust them with financial donations, but with the lives of our service members and their families!
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As a volunteer member of the board, I have had the great honor of watching the staff of this organization consistently exceed everyone's expectations in building this organization from scratch. Simply put, they are exceptionally devoted and extremely capable. Whether at a fundraising event or program service, the proof of these qualities is found in the faces and words of those they serve.
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Prior to my direct involvement with the organization I attended several events and programs which were put in place by Hope for the Warriors and I was privileged to watch them work and listen to them strategize about how they can deliver and expand a range of services to our wounded community. The organization embraces not only the individual service member but the service member's family. Since being directly involved I see the fruit of their labor, as the organization steadily expands. I think I am most impressed by the level of selflessness, compassion and dedication to the mission. The organization founders and early staffing members have in many cases been spouses of active duty service members, who they describe as being "In the Fight" This group of individuals has character, intelligence and an absolute dedication to the mission, which is a clear formula for success. Since joining the Board I have become privy to aspects of the organization which are not readily seen by the public. Since being in this position my initial observations have been confirmed. Their dedication to good governance, particularly in the area of finances and transparency have confirmed what I felt from the beginning and that is that I am proud to work with them and proud to introduce them to others. In the area of programs, two which I have watched grow over time are the "Above and Beyond Program" a professional development program, which assists the individual in pursuing career goals outside the military. "Warrior Wish" which provides a dream come true for service members and families. A somewhat unique aspect of this organization is that it was started by Women and generally speaking the staffing and leadership are still mostly Women, having watched them over time and continually seeing the levels of compassion and caring, has led me to describe the organization as being run with a "Mother's Heart".
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Visalia Mall Sued After Threatening Arrest for Religious Spe
Visalia Mall Sued After Threatening Arrest for Religious Speech
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Attorneys with the Pacific Justice Institute have filed suit against the Visalia Mall in California for violations of free speech and public accommodations laws.
The Complaint filed late last week in Tulare County Superior Court alleges that Mall management and security officers threatened to arrest John Vadnais, an elder at a local church, for sharing his faith with other mall visitors. Until last January, Vadnais went to the Mall often to shop and eat. He also struck up conversations with other shoppers and discussed his Christian faith. Mall staff harassed and eventually summoned local police to intimidate Vadnais. Vadnais sought clarity from Mall management over several months in 2012 and was eventually told that talking to strangers at the Mall was off-limits if the subject was religion.
PJI won a groundbreaking ruling in 2010 against the Galleria Mall near Sacramento for its arrest of a youth pastor, Matthew Snatchko, who was sharing his faith with willing listeners. It's not clear why the Visalia Mall seems to believe that decision, authored by the current Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, does not apply to them. "We're seeing a disturbing trend," noted PJI Senior Counsel Michael Peffer, the lead attorney in the new suit. "In spite of more than 30 years of strong precedent, some malls still refuse to accept their legal obligations not to censor visitors' speech based on its content."
Brad Dacus, president of Pacific Justice Institute, commented, "No one should be threatened with arrest for peacefully communicating their beliefs to willing listeners. In California, large shopping malls are deemed the equivalent of public forums. It is both intolerant and illegal for the Visalia Mall to suppress speech just because it's religious."
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"The agreement would allow us to move forward with plans to establish the first of three new casinos in the Catskills, which would create thousands of new jobs and provide a tremendous boost to the region's economy," Pataki said in a written statement.
Monticello Raceway in New York's Catskill mountains resort region would become the home of a $500-million, Las Vegas-style casino under a deal announced by Gov. George Pataki and the Cayuga Indian tribe.The financially struggling racetrack, which would remain open, is already scheduled to unveil a 1,800-unit video lottery terminal parlor June 30. The Cayugas have been working on the casino development with the track's owners, Empire Resorts, and recently received an initial go-ahead from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs for a land transfer of 30 acres.The memorandum of understanding signed by Pataki and tribal leaders still requires a separate compact that will be negotiated over the coming weeks, as well as state legislative and federal approval.The 600,000-square-foot casino would be located only 90 minutes from Manhattan, and is being viewed as attracting bettors who'd otherwise head to Atlantic City or two Indian-owned casinos in Connecticut. It also could represent another new form of competition for Aqueduct and Belmont Park.The agreement includes a settlement of the tribe's longstanding land claims for 64,000 acres of ancestral land in central New York. The state has agreed to pay the tribe's 500 members $248 million. That was the amount a federal judge ruled in 2000 that the state owed for illegally taking the land more than 200 years ago.Two other casinos in the Catskills have been authorized, but deals with other Indian tribes have yet to be finalized by the Pataki administration.


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Laynce Nix hit the go-ahead home run and made a sprawling catch in left field that saved multiple runs to preserve the Nationals' hard-fought 2-1 win over the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies before 24,495 at Nationals Park on Wednesday.
Left-hander John Lannan (3-5) notched his first career win over the Phillies in 14 starts, spinning 5 1/3 innings, scattering four hits and allowing one unearned run. He struck out one and walked three for his first win since April 20. Drew Storen notched his 10th save with a scoreless ninth.
Washington got on the board in the first against Phillies starter Roy Oswalt (3-3). A Jayson Werth RBI single scored Roger Bernadina to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead.
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You've been dating a great guy for six months. Today is your anniversary and you're celebrating at your favorite restaurant, just the two of you. You had a busy work week and before you know it, the day's completely gotten away from you. Instead of having time for your boyfriend to pick you up, you had to meet him there. On the way to the restaurant, you stopped to get a card and had just enough time to scribble a few words from the heart before the hostess sat you.
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Hi, this is Jayne Cravens. And what you are listening to, right now, is a podcast. It was produced on April 12, 2006. A podcast is... well, it's just an audio file, and you make the file available for others to listen to, usually via your web site. They download the file and listen to it via a computer or a portable audio player, such as an iPod. If you are listening to this, then you already have all that you need to listen to a podcast: a computer with internet access and a sound card, as well as software that can play audio files.
Many individuals are using podcasts to create their own radio programs, featuring music, political views, sports commentary, their own poetry, their own singing, or interviews with friends and family. But what about nonprofits and NGOs? Do podcasts really have any value for them?
Yes. But don't get too caught up in the podcast hype. Podcasts are just another way for a nonprofit to get its message out.
A nonprofit organization can use a podcast to:
One of the things to keep in mind is that most people listen to podcasts while doing other things -- that means their full attention probably will NOT be on what you are saying. So, think about repeating your message during the podcast, and reinforce the message from your podcast in other ways: via your web site, via your newsletter, at face-to-face events, and so forth.
You also need to have clear, clean audio, and very understandable voices. Encourage people participating in a podcast to speak slowly and to enunciate clearly -- and to practice. It's okay to rehearse a podcast! Have scripts, or, at least written prompts, to reduce long silences and repeated use of words like "you know". It's fine to be casual and spontaneous, but no one likes to listen to dead air or unintelligible speech. Think about why some radio interviews sound great, and some flounder -- the same is true of podcasts.
Also, you need to have a transcript of your podcasts available on your web site. The transcript is for those who cannot listen to such because of a hearing impairment or because they lack the equipment... or because they simply don't really like podcasts and won't get your message unless you provide a text version.
Once you are podcasting, you need to survey your target audience. Are they listening? When are they listening? Why are they listening? What have they liked? What have they not liked? Do they have recommendations for your podcast? Without soliciting and measuring your feedback, you might as well be talking to the air.
Before creating your own podcast, listen to podcasts or radio interviews, and think about what you like and don't like about them. You need to understand things from the listener's perspective. And think realistically about how often your organization can produce a podcast. I'm going to repeat that -- think realistically about how often your organization can produce a podcast. You need to brainstorm possible subjects, and set dates for recording and broadcast. And open up the possibility of producing a broadcast to ALL your staff and volunteers -- don't limit the producers to only your marketing staff.
To record a podcast, you need software on your computer that allows you to record audio files, and a microphone. For this, my first podcast, I'm using a free program called Audacity, that I think I got when I bought an adapter for my headset -- I think it came with the adapter. You can download Audacity for free. It's available for both Macs and IBM/Clone PCs. Or, if you have a newer computer, you probably have software already loaded on your machine that will allow you to record an audio file and save it as an MP3.
And, by the way, I'm using an older Macintosh computer, a lime iBook running system 9.2.2 -- just another example of how you don't need the latest and greatest software and hardware to be "cutting edge."
You really do NOT have to be a tech whiz to produce a podcast -- I threw together the podcast you are listening to now in about an hour -- however, thinking through and writing the content took MUCH longer.
Now, this obviously was not the most exciting podcast in the world. There's a slight buzz in the background from my iBook, and I have no background music or sound effects or special guest stars. You are going to hear much, much better ones as you start sampling other podcasts for yourself. The point of this wasn't to wow you, but to help you realize that producing a podcast really isn't that difficult. If I can do it, you can do it. The problem isn't so much the technology as the content -- people are going to listen to your podcasts only if you offer them something really worth listening to.
For more tips on podcasting for nonprofits, including very detailed tips on software options, broadcast options, encoding your files, publicizing your podcast, allowing others to broadcast your podcast, and so forth, visit Techsoup.org -- that's Techsoup.org -- and look for an article called "Podcasting: A New Voice on the Net Create your own digital audio broadcasts". It's by Michael Gowan, and it provides all of the many techy details about podcasting that I don't.
And you can read the transcript of this podcast at coyotecommunications.com. That's coyotecommunications.com.
This is Jayne Cravens, recording from outside Bonn, Germany. Thanks for listening. Auf Wiedersehen.
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