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...and then, while Warren was at work, I set off to buy a half-bottle of whiskey from the local corner store - run by some very friendly Indian folk. The store, may I add, is right near our house and so in my short time here, Warren and I have frequented it many times together and he has introduced me to almost all of the Corner-Store staff.
Monday, July 23, 2012
...and then, while Warren was at work, I set off to buy a half-bottle of whiskey from the local corner store - run by some very friendly Indian folk. The store, may I add, is right near our house and so in my short time here, Warren and I have frequented it many times together and he has introduced me to almost all of the Corner-Store staff.
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Hey, you know them Injuns laaik them young, skattie.
- July 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM
:D So after all that, did Warren get his hobo/bergiehit?(I couldnt work out how to not be stereotype-rude but failed so I went for them all)
- July 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM
- Chicara said...
Hilarious! Hope you still managed to get some whiskey for your pedophile. ;) Haha.
- July 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM
- Keri le Roux said...
HHAHHHAAAA! Excellent stuff. Marrying the local pedo.
- July 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM
- Che Kershaw said...
nope. no whiskey.... just an empty brown paper bag. lol :)
- July 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM
- Che Kershaw said...
hahahaha... exactly.
- July 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM
- Che Kershaw said...
haha he is still jobless and we can all celebrate with a glass of champers - bought by warren since Che is illegal.
- July 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM
i am 28 and STILL get asked for ID everywhere. even now that I've got a baby! when i was pregnant, my boss told me i looked like a teenage-pregnancy/gym-slip mum. as a compliment. i was angry.
- August 7, 2012 at 2:02 PM
- Che Kershaw said...
hahahaha i'd be angry too.. and... i feel your pain. I've been carded three more times since this incident. lol
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April is just about over. Isn't there a saying that mentions something about April showers? Where were they? Do those sprinkles the other day really count? I guess we do still have a few more days left, so let's keep our fingers crossed. Rain or shine, there's plenty to do this coming weekend. Happy Arbor Day! Get out there, plant a tree, and check out some of these awesome events.
We're excited for our annual home and garden issue, which is set to hit stands this June. But, we also know it's hard to contain yourself from getting a grasp on gardening information or honing your home knowledge.
Head to the Albuquerque Home & Garden Show at Expo New Mexico this weekend—the show will be at the Manuel Lujan Building on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 300-plus exhibitors will showcase their services, such as landscape displays and an interior design showcase. Local home and garden pros will run workshops featuring fantastic do-it-yourself ideas you can do on the cheap.
Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors age 62 and up. Children 12 and under get in free.
Albuquerque has become quite the canine-centric city. From "petios" at restaurants to dogs (other than hot dogs) in the stands of Isotopes Park.
This Saturday, April 26, the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque is hosting the 10th annual Mayor and First Lady's Dog Ball. The Dog Ball supports the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department's Spay/Neuter Voucher Program, which saves the lives of numerous city-shelter animals. According to cabq.gov, spaying can help prevent breast cancer and uterine infections in animals, which are fatal to about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Neutering can help prevent testicular cancer if done before an animal is 6 months old.
Individual tickets are $100 and a table of eight costs $750. Proceeds will go to Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres. "Yappy Hour" kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and the Crowne Plaza-catered dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your pup—dressed up—along with you so he or she can be entered in the Doggie Duds Fashion Show.
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This website explores some of the core medieval technologies that built the American colonies into an industrial powerhouse: milling and iron manufacture. In-depth articles, short essays, photo archives, videos, comparative timelines, and class projects all seek to demonstrate the transfer of these technologies to colonial America. The site, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities/We the People Initiative, is designed for school teachers, but we hope it will also be found useful to students or any visitor interested in history, technology, art, or literature.
Medieval Technology and American History is a project of the Center for Medieval Studies at the Pennsylvania State University, supported by Grant EE-50095-04 from the National Endowment of the Humanities We the People Initiative. With contributions from faculty in Medieval Studies, Education, History, Food Science, Science, Technology, & Society, and local high schools. PSU faculty: Gerald Eggert, Ben Hudson, Bill Pencak, David Saxe, Steven Walton, Greg Ziegler, Vickie Ziegler; Master Teachers: Ned Eisenhuth, Pete Halapatz, Fred Lutkus, Robert Rich; Center for Medieval Studies Research Assistants: Brigitte Weinsteiger, Jessica Banks.


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UNISONActive is an unofficial blog produced by UNISON activists for UNISON activists. Bringing news, briefings and events from a progressive left perspective.
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Two contrasting views on public sector pensions
> 10:22 Full Story Labels: International, Pensions, Public Services
Community support remains strong for striking refuse collectors in Leeds
> 10:19 Full Story Labels: Disputes, Pay, Public Services
Friday, 20 November 2009
Time to boost Welsh Assembly powers & end half baked devolution
> 08:33 Full Story Labels: Campaigns, Devolution
Thursday, 19 November 2009
IER Conf The ECJ,Trade Union Rights and the British Government 28th Nov
A think tank for the labour movement: The New Spectre Haunting Europe: The ECJ, Trade Union Rights and the British Government. A free conference. Saturday 28th November 2009, 10:00am- 3:30pm, in the Main Hall, TUC Congress House, organised by The Institute of Employment Rights in association with SERTUC http://www.ier.org.uk/node/408
> 17:14 Full Story Labels: Events, Public Services, TUC
Show us the money
Local government branches in the East Midlands are not taking proposed budget cuts lying down. With the help of the regional office and national office, East Midlands branches are asking very searching questions of councils about their budget proposals.
> 08:38 Full Story Labels: Campaigns, Inside UNISON, Public Services
Review of NHS Foundation Trust private work – time to end the public subsidy
Guardian assesses the Government's decision to review restrictions onincome from private patients in NHS Foundation Trusts. It suggests that atough stance by the Government could provide a clear dividing line between Labour and the Tories on the NHS. This requires the Government to face down the Foundation Trust lobby which is threatening to take legal action at the European Court of Justice in the event that UNISON succeeds in its judicial review of the way in which the cap has operated since 2003.
> 08:36 Full Story Labels: Inside UNISON, NHS, Public Services
BBC poll in favour of public spending cuts poll is a distortion
> 08:32 Full Story Labels: Economy, Media, Pay, Pensions, Public Services
On this day in 1915 - Joe Hill faced a firing squad
It's Nov. 19, 1915, in a courtyard of the Utah State Penitentiary in Salt Lake City. Five riflemen take careful aim at a condemned organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World, Joe Hill, who stands before them straight and stiff and proud. "Fire!" he shouts defiantly.
> 08:19 Full Story Labels: International, TU Rights
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
The Queen's speech…. What's in it for us?
> 19:40 Full Story Labels: Economy, Elections, Environment, Labour, Public Services
Getting Pickled in the Tory War Room
Pure theatre as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles outlines Tory battle plans for the upcoming general election......
> 19:13 Full Story Labels: Elections, Labour
Consulting & public services – the goose that lays the golden eggs
> 19:08 Full Story Labels: Inside UNISON, Public Services
A thorn in the world's side
Israel in midst of freefall on global front, yet we're preoccupied with nonsense, says right wing Zionist Sever Plocker. "Israel's image has hit a nadir; it is isolated, unwanted, and perceived as bad. The world is telling us that should we continue along the same contemptible path, we will lose our legitimacy." Interesting stuff in ynetnews.com http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3798761,00.html
> 10:58 Full Story Labels: International
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
ETUC rejects predictions of failure of Copenhagen Conference
> 16:03 Full Story Labels: Environment, Europe, TUC
Monday, 16 November 2009
Limit tax relief for high earners and raise £10b - TUC
> 08:51 Full Story Labels: Economy, TUC
Meeting the procurement challenge
> 08:49 Full Story Labels: Campaigns, Economy, Public Services
Organising message at national leadership school - stop talking start doing!
> 08:45 Full Story Labels: Dave Prentis, Inside UNISON, Recruitment
SDL going nowhere
> 08:35 Full Story Labels: Campaigns, Equality, Events
Scotland United 1 Fascist and Nazis 0
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Sunday, 15 November 2009
Scotland UNITED defies Scottish Racists and Fascists
> 09:07 Full Story Labels: anti-fascism, Campaigns, Equality, Events, Inside UNISON
Collective bargaining coverage in Britain and Germany
A new report by the Centre for Economic Performance at the LSE, examines changes in collective bargaining arrangements and worker representation in Germany and Britain between the period 1998 and 2004.
> 09:03 Full Story Labels: International, TU Rights
Leeds Labour leader condemns cost of strikebreaking measures
> 09:02 Full Story Labels: Disputes, Pay
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The Australian Diamonds have made two changes to its team with captain Laura Geitz and Gabi Simpson making way for the uncapped duo of Ashleigh Brazill and Jo Weston for the remaining two Tests of the Constellation Cup.
Midcourter Brazill and defender Weston will join their Diamonds teammates in Melbourne when the team returns home holding a 2-0 series lead over New Zealand following victories in Christchurch and Auckland.
The 58-48 victory in Auckland on Thursday capped off a remarkable year for Geitz, who captained the Queensland Firebirds to a second ANZ Championship premiership and the Diamonds to the Netball World Cup title on home soil in August.
Simpson returns home with two international Test appearances to her name after the 23-year-old made her Diamonds debut in the 50-44 win over the Silver Ferns in the opening Test on Tuesday night in Christchurch.
"Player management is really important to ensure the performance and longevity of our athletes aren't compromised as we move into a new high performance cycle ahead of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool," Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander said.
"After such a big year on and off the court, the national selectors and I are mindful of our athletes' physical and mental wellbeing, particularly those who contested the 2015 ANZ Championship Grand Final and Netball World Cup.
"I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Laura for the unwavering passion and dedication she brings to her leadership of the Diamonds and her role in guiding Australia to the Netball World Cup gold medal in Sydney."
West Coast Fever's Brazill is a step closer to making her long awaited international debut three years after injury forced the 25-year-old to withdraw from the Diamonds team ahead of the 2012 Test Series.
Melbourne Vixens defender Weston will be reunited with her Australian 21/U teammates Paige Hadley, Kim Ravaillion and Gretel Tippett, who won silver at the 2013 World Youth Netball Championship in Glasgow.
Renae Ingles, who missed the second Test with a calf strain, will assume the role of acting captain for the remainder of the Constellation Cup series subject to passing a fitness test ahead of game three on Sunday.
The 2015 Constellation Cup continues on Sunday when the Australian Diamonds host New Zealand Silver Ferns at Hisense Arena before the series concludes with the fourth Test at Perth Arena on Friday. Watch live on ONE HD, Fox Sports or the Netball Live App.
Australian Diamonds for 2015 Constellation Cup – Australia Leg:
NAME (state of origin/ANZ Championship team)
Caitlin Bassett (WA/West Coast Fever)
Erin Bell (NSW/Adelaide Thunderbirds)
Ashleigh Brazill (NSW/West Coast Fever)
Paige Hadley (NSW/NSW Swifts)
Renae Ingles (nee Hallinan) (VIC/Adelaide Thunderbirds)*
Sharni Layton (VIC/NSW Swifts)
April Letton (NSW/West Coast Fever)
Clare McMeniman (QLD/Queensland Firebirds)
Natalie Medhurst (SA/West Coast Fever)
Kim Ravaillion (NSW/Queensland Firebirds)
Caitlin Thwaites (VIC/NSW Swifts)
Gretel Tippett (QLD/Queensland Firebirds)
Jo Weston (VIC/Melbourne Vixens)
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Webster University Professors Help Local Entrepreneur in Catapult Competition
Jan. 30, 2017
(ST. LOUIS) – On Friday, Jan. 27, Dawn Manske and three Webster University professors
competed in the St. Louis Business Journal Catapult Competition. Manske owns Made for Freedom, a lifestyle that brand sells products made by survivors of sex trafficking and those
at risk for sex trafficking.
The St. Louis Business Journal and MasterCard organize the Catapult Competition. Women-owned businesses compete for a $10,000 package of technology services from MasterCard.
Manske applied to be in the Catapult Competition and was accepted as one of three finalists. She was paired with three coaches from Webster University:
- Eric Rhiney, Assistant Professor of Management
- Nicole Roach, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Senior Directory for Community Engagement
- Terry Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Advertising & Marketing
As a part of her pitch, Manske told the crowd the story of one of the women her business
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being gang raped and lived as a sex slave for years. 27 Million people are trapped
in modern day slavery and St. Louis is in the top 20 of trafficking hubs in the US.
Thanks to a restoration center, Kundulla left that life... and gained sewing skills,
employment and dignity."
While the top prize was given to RISE Collaborative, which was coached by Anders CPAs + Advisors, Manske received $2500 from MasterCard. Even without the top prize, Manske says the experience of working with the coaches was valuable.
"We just really connected and they were very encouraging and had some great thoughts on how to go about marketing in general," said Manske. They helped me think of ways to share a story like this so people understand what you're doing and how you're really helping women."
Sullivan said that he enjoyed learning about Manske's passion to begin the business.
"This experience has been a keen reminder why people start businesses; it is about passion," said Sullivan. "And even if the mission of a business is not as noble as Dawn's, the passion and determination it takes to pursue and persevere building a small business is always awe-inspiring to me."
The team worked together for more than a month and in that time they helped Manske craft her one-minute pitch.
"I believe we helped Dawn narrow her focus, which for most entrepreneurs is pretty
difficult," said Sullivan. "Made for Freedom sells products, and this is largely what
Dawn talked about initially; but the products are the vehicle for the larger story
and mission. So, while selling products is critical to the mission, Dawn's passion
and mission are the larger part of the story that needs to be told locally, nationally,
and globally, which is transforming the lives of victims and those at-risk of human
trafficking, and empowering women to take more control over their destiny."
Manske said the focus on her story helped with her business strategy.
"We're in the middle of rebranding and being a finalist and having a booth at the event again was the impetus to do a lot of different things that I wanted to do," said Manske. "I now have a whole new plan and the pieces are together finally for approaching boutiques and small gift stores."
With the money that she's received from MasterCard and the advice she's received from the Webster University coaches, Manske hopes to invest in technology that will help Made for Freedom's story reach a larger global audience.
"This is an issue that is happening around the world and Made for Freedom has connections around the world with centers that are providing employment, helping women who have been rescued and also those who are at risk," said Manske. "So we're really looking at some online tools that will help with getting the message out and helping people understand not only what the message is but how they can get involved in Made for Freedom projects to help fight these issues."
For more information on the Catapult Competition and to read information about the other finalist businesses, visit St. Louis Business Journal.
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Bail Out = Dishonest Government
From the Bob Barr Campaign:
I am sure you must be as angered as I am by the government take over of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This taxpayer rip-off is guaranteed to cost you and me billions. . . and who is to benefit?
First and foremost, THE BANK OF CHINA. That's right, the government bank in the People's Republic of China. Among others, numerous countries in the middle east and institutions around the world are also benefiting. Billions and billions are being sent overseas at our expense.
What do Senators McCain and Obama say about this government nationalization of our home lending system? They are both reported to be supportive.
I can tell you unequivocally, that Presidential candidate Bob Barr opposes this bail out!
Why? Because our tax dollars are being used (once again – remember Bear Stearns?) to fatten the bank accounts of speculators who bought bad loans. This is a case of the government rewarding those who took high-risk investment positions and were about to lose. . .
And where is Congress through all of this? Today they are back from a six week vacation and after just three more weeks, they quit work for the rest of the year! Between lengthy paid vacations, you can be sure they will be privately encouraging federal regulators and bureaucrats to bail out their friends. You see, Congress is paid handsomely – in the form of campaign contributions and other gifts – to make sure that the wealthy are protected from their own mistakes.
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Warwickshire v Middlesex: Murtagh shines in Edgbaston draw
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|County Championship Division One, Edgbaston:
|Middlesex 428-5 dec drew with Warwickshire 374-8
|Middlesex 10pts, Warwickshire 8pts
|Match scorecard
Middlesex's Tim Murtagh got his second five-wicket haul of the season as his side saw out a draw with Warwickshire.
The hosts, resuming on 267-5, made strong strides with a 55-run partnership between Rikki Clarke (66no) and Tom Milnes (24) from 13 overs.
However, Murtagh (5-85) struck a rich vein of form, taking Milnes, Jeetan Patel and Tom Allin in two overs to help his side reach two bowling points.
Rain saw the match abandoned on 374-8, but the result puts Middlesex top.
The match was effectively over as a contest when Milnes edged a four in the little play that was possible before lunch to save the follow on by reaching 279.
Clarke and Milnes's accelerated run rate helped Warwickshire race towards Middlesex's total, but the latter fell to the impressive Murtagh, who in his next over bowled Patel off stump and got the wicket of Allin.
Murtagh's form meant it was an unhappy first-class debut for Allin, who fell for a golden duck to the paceman when he edged a loose drive to Dawid Malan at slip.
But Clarke and Boyd Rankin - effectively a last-wicket partnership after Laurie Evans broke his hand on Friday - saw the hosts to a fourth batting point before the game was called off with Warwickshire still 54 behind the visitors' first innings total.


text: That Clean Life is Hiring: Recipe Developer & Content Producer Twitter Facebook Pinterest Updated on August 9, 2016: This posting is now closed. Thank you for applying! Hi Guys! We've got a super exciting announcement: WE'RE HIRING! Since we released our first e-book (just for fun, ha!) in January 2014, That Clean Life has snow-balled beyond our wildest dreams. What started out as a fun little project for my husband Christopher and I, has turned into a full-fledged meal planning platform where we get to make eating healthy simple and fun for thousands of people. Crazy, right? (We still think so.) Today, we are a small but ultra mighty team of three. First there is me, (oh hi, I'm Abbey) who takes care of marketing, growth, admin, community, recipe development, customer service and a bunch of other stuff. Then there is Christopher who designs and develops all things tech, business development and literally everything in between. And LeChing who does recipe development, photography, content, community and again, so much more. Our job descriptions aren't simple. We all wear multiple hats on the daily, and are an ambitious, passionate and versatile squad, which is absolutely essential in a startup. But here's the thing: Our girl LeChing is about to put on a new hat as a mommy (whoa!) and we're on the hunt for someone just as versatile, ambitious and talented to fill the void. We're calling the job "Recipe Developer & Content Producer", so basically we are looking for someone to develop nutritious, easy-to-make and delicious recipes with photography and create content for our blog that will help move our member's lives forward. But on top of this basic description, this person must be a go-getter, fun to work with, bursting with creativity, an excellent communicator and passionate about health and wellness. They must have an entrepreneurial spirit and love to learn. Our ultimate candidate will own a DSLR camera plus have experience with photo editing and recipe development. Does this sound like your dream job? Yay! Learn More and Apply Here Update: This posting is now closed. Thank you for applying! We're on a serious hunt to find the perfect person to add to our team and we can't stop, won't stop until we do. If you know of any friends who would fit the bill, we'd be so thankful if you could share this opportunity with them! A sincere thank you in advance for applying. We will only be contacting those who we wish to interview. Abigail Hopkins Toronto Co-founder of That Clean Life, Registered Nurse and Culinary Nutrition Expert getting people on the path to better health. You Might Enjoy Why You Need "Dump Dinners" In Your Life How to Cook Quinoa and 4 Simple Side Dishes Subscribe We'll send you a weekly digest of our articles, what we've been reading and That Clean Life updates. Subscribe


text: Transit Train derails at Brighton Beach; Q, B train service delayed, MTA says A Q train derailed at the Brighton Beach station in Brooklyn on July 21, 2017, the MTA said. Photo Credit: Adeja Crearer By Meghan Giannotta and Lauren Cook firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com Updated July 21, 2017 5:19 PM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email A Q train with 135 passengers on board derailed at the Brighton Beach station, snarling subway service for about 8 hours on Friday, according to officials. Wheels on the second car of the southbound Q train went off the rails around 8:55 a.m., MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz said. There were no injuries, and crews were able to evacuate riders from the train, he added. MTA crews managed to re-rail the equipment around 1:45 p.m. and the train was removed from the station about 3 p.m., Ortiz said. Full service was restored to the B and Q lines around 5:10 p.m., the MTA said. The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, Ronnie Hakim, the MTA's interim executive director, said at a news conference. "Obviously we're sorry that this occurred this morning," Hakim said. "I was up there and the crews said customers were extremely cooperative. That's what we want our customers to do. Listen to personnel. "An investigation needs to proceed," she added. Borough President Eric Adams called the Q train derailment another glaring example of how bad the need for repairs and upgrades has become. "This morning's MTA Q train derailment at the Brighton Beach subway station should not be shrugged off as just another incident," Adams said in an emailed statement. "Millions of New Yorkers use the subway every single day — they should not have to worry about a train derailment, track fire, or other incident that at worst puts their basic safety at risk." Brighton Beach resident Paul Young, 73, said he believes politics are to blame for the fluctuating condition of subway service over the years, saying it depends on "who's in charge." "I think it's all politics, from the way trains run to how much you pay," he said. The Riders Alliance, a transit advocacy group, said the MTA's ongoing subway problems are starting to create fear among straphangers. "The 'summer of hell' is turning into the 'summer of fear,' " said Nick Sifuentes, deputy director of the Riders Alliance. "Our ongoing crisis is exactly what happens when the state skimps on decades of transit investment. Riders are scared and angry—and they're not going to let up on the governor until we have the funding we need to fix our subways." The "summer of hell" was coined by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to describe Amtrak's planned track work at Penn Station that forced the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit to significantly reduce rush hour service for eight weeks. But the phrase has since been adopted by subway riders facing mounting delays and service disruptions due to track fires and derailments. Last month, a southbound A train derailed in Harlem at the West 125th Street station, leaving at least 39 people injured. The incident, on June 27, caused extensive tunnel damage, delays and power outages at stations between 59th and 125th streets. Passengers were evacuated from the A train, as well as three other trains that were in the tunnel at the time, the MTA said. Two maintenance track employees were suspended after the incident, which the MTA said happened as a result of improperly stored scrap rail on the tracks. Friday's derailment comes one day after Cuomo and MTA chairman Joe Lhota called on de Blasio to increase funding to the city's aging subway system. Both Cuomo and Lhota spoke at separate events Thursday about the city's obligation to fund the aging transit system, which has seen soaring delays recently. Cuomo, in June, declared a state of emergency for the agency, instructing Lhota to evaluate MTA operations. Lhota said the agency plans to ask the city for an increase in funding next week to make improvements. "There's going to be need for additional resources," Lhota said. "With that, I fully expect the owner and operator of the New York City Transit Authority will come to the table." Commuters on Friday said they're fed up. Luis Nieves, 19, of Brighton Beach, said it usually takes him 20 minutes to get to work on the Q to Coney Island, but on Friday he was forced to take the bus. "Yea man, I'm late for work. I had no idea this happened," he said. "It's really annoying because I can't call out of work and I was supposed to be there at 2:30 (p.m.). The most annoying thing is taking the bus." Nieves' girlfriend, 20-year-old Yessiana Gualpa, said she has taken to leaving for school very early in order to compensate with the constant delays and service changes lately. "Yea it's either the signals or the trains just keep stopping, that's why I'm always late to school," the Brighton Beach resident said. "I just used a swipe on my MetroCard because I didn't know the Q wasn't running, and now I just wasted a ride." By Meghan Giannotta and Lauren Cook firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.


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September 20th, 2014
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Rachel Gordon will be broadcasting live from A&R before the Bloack Party takes place at the LC Pavilion! Don't miss The New Pornographers, Iron and Wine and Glass Animals!
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The book's respective chapters are structured in a quite distinctive manner. Characteristically, Condrell commences a particular chapter's discourse with a pithy "introduction", engagingly identifying the core subject embodying that chapter. Following the exordium is a structural feature ("the problem") revealingly etching the lineaments of the problem tied knottily to a chapter's core subject, with regard particularly to the causing of unhappiness in children.
Further structural integrity is imparted to a chapter by a component ("the children speak"), importantly allowing the venting of the often powerful animating force flowing from real life. In absorbing and sobering fashion, Condrell recounts numerous fragments of actual comments made by children, and sometimes others, germane to a chapter's substantive focus. The artful sewing of real life comments into the text's fabric contributes to its instructiveness and adds considerably to its engrossing appeal.
The mainstay philosophical premise coursing through the arteries and veins of the textual body is that the parents of an unhappy child have major responsibility to ascertain the cause of their child's unhappiness, and, also, to "solve" that problem. There is a structural element ("solutions") tied tightly to that premise. In a chapter's solutions part, Condrell typically proposes a profusion of parent directed, practical suggestions, implanted deeply in the professional soil of his clinical experiences.
As a chapter ends, there is, additionally, a very brief "summary" (of its contents) as well as a chapter ending "resources" section, identifying a goodly number of books (and sometimes web sites) pertinent to its substantive emphasis. This last section may gladden readers in search of a conduit leading to further study.
The book's distinctive structural arrangement frames discussion of an eclectic array of subjects bound commonly to the problem of unhappiness in children. Among the specific subjects eyed perspicaciously through the discerning psychological lens of Condrell are: mismanaged divorces, parental depression, children who are "slow learners", children being rejected or else being treated cruelly by their peers, quarreling between parents, parental favoritism, permissive parenting, stepfamilies, sibling abuse, and angry parents. Expertly deploying the immense intellectual firepower of his massive professional experience, and showing very considerable erudition regarding real life psychological truths, Condrell shines luminous light on how these subjects are joined to the problem of unhappiness in children. Shifting directions, Condrell, in the concluding chapter, discourses thoughtfully on what makes a child happy. In that vein, Condrell compares and contrasts happy versus not happy families, and identifies an abundance of parenting guidelines possibly conducive to effective parenting.
Despite its notable excellence, this impressive book is not impervious to criticism. Some may react cautiously to Condrell's unyielding grip of the cornerstone philosophic premise charging parents with major responsibility for remedying a child's unhappiness problem. Valid concern may be expressed that the parent directed, practical suggestions offered by Condrell may unwittingly be misunderstood and misapplied by readers formally unschooled in the science of psychological related evaluation and treatment, and unskilled in the demanding art of adept, real life application of Condrell's "solutions". In consonance with such concerns, some may opine that it is wiser for parents to promptly seek expert professional counsel, rather than endeavoring to independently evaluate and treat an unhappiness problem affecting their child. For academically moored critics, it may further be disconcerting that the copious recommendations made by Condrell are anecdotally based in substantial part on Condrell's particular professional experiences. Academic leaning critics may be more at ease with recommendations fleshed out rigorously in the challenging medium of academic peer review.
At least in a generalized way, however, the rich wealth of information presented by Condrell should be highly informative to parents, with regard especially to enhancing understanding of unhappiness in children. The pensive musings of Condrell may further be of instructive interest to persons with a professional interest in the problem of unhappiness in children, including: child psychologists, family therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, family medicine doctors, and pediatricians.
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Leo Uzych (based in Wallingford, PA) earned a law degree, from Temple University; and a master of public health degree, from Columbia University. His area of special professional interest is healthcare.


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Mystery Class complete with River Silks!
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So, I guess you are wondering what I am so thankful for. The question should be where do I begin? The beginning seems to work.
This is the Nichols family. They bought some hats from our fundraiser for Blossom back in February 2012. This is a picture of their family wearing their Bring Blossom Home Hats.
On May 14, I received an E-mail from this family telling me that the Orphan Care Ministry at their church would like to have a car wash fundraiser and donate all of the proceeds to help Bring Blossom home. I was amazed at this offering to help Blossom. This family had never met me, and not only did they buy some hats, their church wanted to help. I was so amazed at this. I replied and said yes, thank you, I would feel so blessed by this. Time went on and the car wash was set for July 14, in Concord CA. I decided to ask if I could travel to Concord with my kids and meet the people who were doing this for us and Blossom. I was so happy to hear YES!
Yesterday my children, nephew, niece and I, all piled into a van and headed to the Bay area. We arrived at Mountain Mikes Pizza excited, nervous and ready to go. We were greeted with about 30- 40 people who were so excited to have us come. This was the most intense car wash I had ever seen. When we arrived there were already 4 cars being washed simultaneously and another being pulled in. People were every where. I began meeting people I have only E-mailed with and also meeting new friends. The energy that was buzzing around this event was so intense. People were talking with me and it seemed as though we were old friends who have not seen each other in years. I am usually one who is not real comfortable just striking up a conversation with people I don't know, but this was different. All of these wonderful people were here working to help bring my Blossom home. WOW!!!!
I can not describe the feeling of comfort, love, compassion, friendship, and unity I was feeling at this time. Yes, I kept getting choked up each time I spoke to people and told them how happy I was for what they were doing. I couldn't help it. The Holy Spirit was alive and having His way with this car wash. It seemed that as soon as one car pulled out another took it's place. The children here were absolutely amazing. When a car pulled in they would run over to in and begin washing it down with soap, when that was done some one else would hose it off and then people began drying the car and then off the car would go. I have seen so many car washes in my time and they will have at best two maybe three cars in at a time. Truthfully they a great deal of the time stand empty waiting for someone to come in. Not here, it stayed busy the entire time I was here. Here are random pictures of the car wash event.
Matthew and Lilly Rose (niece)
Erica and Jessica
Nathan Nicolas (nephew) Lilly Erica
The gang who brought them coming!
So cute!
We had a blast. After the car wash we headed over to the Nichols families home and rested for a little while. The kids were able to jump in their pool and cool off after all of their hard work.
Then we headed out to a local park with several other families that have adopted children from Harmony House. One family came from Fresno that also has a daughter they adopted from Harmony House.We had the most wonderful food. I still want the recipe for those BBQ baked beans! The children who had worked so hard at the car wash began running around the park climbing everywhere playing with each other. Where does that energy come from? And where can I get a supply? I again began chatting with everyone hearing their stories and telling mine. Time just seemed to fly by.
New friends
These 2 hit it off from the get go!
Everyone gathered to hear the final total that was raised at the car wash. So again the Lord amazes me with His goodness. This whole event would have been worth it to have just met these new friends who care about Blossom. I would have considered it a huge success and amazing blessing if we would have raised 300 or 400 hundred dollars. These two things alone would have made my day for the longest, but you all know the Lord by now, He likes to pour out his blessings upon those who delight in doing His will. So here we go, check this out!!!! #1. An anonymous donor tells Christine "if you can raise $1,000.00 from the car wash I will match it." WHAT!!!!! $1,000.00? No one brings in $1,000.00 doing a 4 hour car wash. Then another anonymous donor tells Christine "If you bring in $1,500 dollars I will give you $500.00 on top of that." WAIT, WAIT, WAIT A minute is this for real? Bring in $1,500.00 dollars doing a car wash? Impossible! Welllll.........maybe not. When the car wash was over we had raised $1,168.68! I still get choked up every time I think of it. So the first goal of $1,000.00 had been met. A 4 hour car wash and some really fantastic people came together and raised $2,168.68. Are you sad that we did not meet the $1,500.00 mark? Well, do not shed a tear. Christine had told me that all of the baked goods that they were not able to give away during the car wash would be sold after church today and the money would be added to the total. OK, so we have a car wash that was able to raise $1,168.00 before a matching gift was added but a bake sale that needed to raise $331.32. That's a lot of cookies my friend. Well take a look at the E-mail I received tonight. And know that our Lord is just sitting there giggling at how excited we all are. I can imagine him right now. Without further ado here is the grand total......... E-Mail please!
Dear Pam,
Totals just in...
Car Wash $1,168.68
Late Car Wash Donation :-) $125
Bake Sale at Church $1,205.55
Matching funds $1,500
Grand Total $3,999.23
Praise God for such an out pouring of love for Blossom and your family!
Thank you for coming out to the Car Wash...what a blessed day!
With love to you and your family,
~Christine & family
Totals just in...
Car Wash $1,168.68
Late Car Wash Donation :-) $125
Bake Sale at Church $1,205.55
Matching funds $1,500
Grand Total $3,999.23
Praise God for such an out pouring of love for Blossom and your family!
Thank you for coming out to the Car Wash...what a blessed day!
With love to you and your family,
~Christine & family
Getting this E-Mail
So if anyone has a new way of saying Thank You please let me know because it just does not seem like enough! Seens how that is what I am limited to at the moment THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! Our God Reigns!
P.S. Just a reminder to the Folks that brought this whole thing together, I said it in Concord and I am saying it again we will be back and next time Blossom will be with us!


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Monkey See, Monkey Do
Primates face an abundance of factors threatening to put them into extinction, but we can still prevent their loss if we so choose. Surprisingly, many people are not aware of, or choose to ignore, the fact that there are so many primate species on the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, primate conservation is low on the list of priorities for a lot of countries (including ours). The only way things are going to change is if people can learn to respect the other primates as not only a valuable component in the planets ecosystems, but also as our closest species relatives who are in dire need of our help.
Since Monkeyland opened its doors to the public in 1998, the sanctuary has changed the way people think about primates.
Many zoos and sanctuaries throughout the World have followed Monkeyland's lead (monkey see, monkey do) and now provide more natural environments for their lemurs, monkeys and apes to live in.
The great thing about Monkeyland is that it is an unforgettable place to visit; the tours are fun, exciting and educational; and the animals are all happy, healthy and living as they should – wild and free in a natural habitat.
There is no need to travel to
What is a sanctuary? An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to re-home animals; instead they care for each animal until his or her natural death. In some cases, an establishment may have characteristics of both a sanctuary and a shelter; for instance, some animals may be in residence temporarily until a suitable home is found and others may be permanent residents. The mission of sanctuaries is generally to be safe havens, where the animals receive the best care that the sanctuaries can provide. Most importantly, sanctuaries do not sell or trade with the animals in their care, nor are the animals used for filming television commercials, posed-for photo opportunities and animal testing. The resident animals are given the opportunity to behave as naturally as possible in a protective environment.
What distinguishes a sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of non-human residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all animals in the sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.
A sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation. One of the most important missions of sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a sanctuary should be to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals.
How many living primate species exist today is not clear. The number varies depending on whether closely related groups are considered to be varieties of each other or distinct species. Most estimates are in the range of 230-270. The problem is the fact that every few years' new kinds of primates are found. The tropical forests of South America, Africa, and
Many primate species are now in danger of becoming extinct. The primary cause is deforestation, driven ultimately by the ever-escalating human population growth. Additional pressure is placed on primate populations by humans hunting them as a food source (bush meat) and also by capturing and selling them into the pet trade. Despite the fact that the sale of "bush meat" is outlawed in most countries, it is now being sold illegally in Europe and North America and all over
Monkeys and apes are our closest living relatives in the animal world and their facial features bear a striking resemblance to ours. As such, many individuals purchase baby monkeys/apes believing that these primates will be a suitable "substitute" or a "surrogate" for human children. Others are inundated with images of nonhuman primates in advertisements, on television and in the movies, which depict infant, and adolescent primates as "cute and cuddly". Often the naive viewers are given the impression that nonhuman primates would make ideal 'pets'. These individuals are - at best -misguided. The keeping of monkeys as pets is undoubtedly one of the worst scenarios that could befall them. It is unfortunate that, monkeys and apes have become popular in the exotic animal 'pet' trade, and relatively easily obtainable. A quick search on the Internet alone reveals a few dozen web sites that currently specialize in selling baby monkeys and apes as pets.
Though infant monkeys and apes (like all mammalian species) are completely dependent on their caretakers, nonhuman primates are not domesticated, and their instincts remain very much intact in captivity. Adult monkeys and apes exhibit aggression and instinctively bite and scratch when provoked. Individuals possessing primate species often attempt to change the nature of the monkey/ape rather than the nature of the care provided. Such tactics include confinement in small barren enclosures, chaining, shocking, beating "into submission," or even painful mutilations, such as tooth and nail removal. Non-human primates do not make good 'pets'. They require special care, housing, diet, and need to live in well-structured family groups, something the average person cannot provide. When in the hands of private individual's monkeys and apes typically suffer due to poor care, boredom and isolation. A life in a backyard, basement or garage cage cannot even begin to meet these very social primates' instinctual needs and desires, such as seeking a mate, raising young, foraging, basking in the sun, and establishing territories. Non-human primates are social animals, and they need to be around their own kind for healthy mental development. Human substitutes are not capable of filling this need.
Something else that needs to be mentioned is that baby monkeys and apes destined for the 'pet' trade are literally "pulled" away from their protective mothers when they are only hours or days old. Remember, commercial gain (not compassion) is the breeder's motivation.
Infant monkeys/apes and their biological mothers typically suffer depression from the forced separation. "Breeder" females are often purposely impregnated at a frequency which can be 4-6 times higher than the species would breed in natural circumstances, leading to serious and often fatal/crippling abnormalities like hemorrhaging and severe bone mass depletion. Bottom-line: purchasing an infant primate is supporting an unscrupulous trade. The only "winner" in this scenario is the dealer or breeder who profited from selling the baby monkey/ape. Like all wild animals, monkeys, lemurs and apes should be living in their natural habitats, not in situations where humans attempt to force domestication on them.
You can help by not becoming part of the problem. Educate yourself and your family and friends. Discourage those around you from contributing to the suffering inherent in the tragic 'pet' primate trade.
You can also help primates by refusing to buy any product tested on animals. When buying wood products or products from rainforests and other primate habitat, make sure you seek out companies that use sustainable logging and farming practices. For example, palm oil plantations in
Oppose the use of primates in entertainment such as movies, commercials, television shows, circuses and the like: don't spend money on entertainment or products that exploit primates, or any animal or that matter.
Avoid profiteers who use primates as photo props (sometimes found at tourist attractions especially in
There is so much we can do to ensure that future generations will have the privilege to see primates as they should be living - free and in a natural habitat.
As Dr. Seuss said in The Lorax "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not."


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Peacock plumage at its best! Peacock Wedding Necktie
- Standard width 4 X 60 inches.
- 100% silk charmeuse
- Hand Painted Original by Silk Artist Elizabeth Grinberga in her Studio Silkiness
—This is simply the most amazing tie I have ever owned, the craftsmanship is simply exquisite. Every time I go out wearing this tie I receive an over abundance of compliments, and people always ask me where I got it. I would recommend this tie to anyone who wants to look classy and make a positive impression with their tie
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6 Social Media Marketing Tips That Help You Keep Going
Niharika Gupta 3 Min Read
More and more businesses are now resorting to social media for the purpose of marketing as they have realized that it is a very potent, popular and lasting trend. It is because of this only that marketers are today willingly and enthusiastically embracing social media for expanding their businesses.
1. Facebook is most important
Even if not certain about the effectiveness of the Facebook as a social media marketing platform, they recognize it as one of the most important amongst all the social media networks available and it enjoys high ratings for its importance vis a vis its competitors. So, it is clear that for the sheer sense of importance that Facebook marketing imparts, it just can't be ignored and you must ensure your presence on Facebook for this reason alone if nothing else.
2. Provide quality content
To achieve good results from your social media marketing campaigns, it is necessary that you create qualitatively strong blogs which have original and unique content. More and more quality blogs should be created and posted on different social networks to attain your social media marketing goals.
3. Just try Twitter
Twitter has taken rapid strides in so far as its importance to the social media marketers is concerned. An increasing number of marketers are resorting to Twitter now. Therefore, it will only be a wise step if you also use the platform offered by it. As the Twitter offer people the option to retweet and favourite, it enhances your reach without any sort of effort by you.
4. Use Podcasting
Podcasting is a social media marketing source which remains largely untapped as yet. Though at present very few people are making use of Podcasting for promoting their products, there is a growing trend in the SMM marketers to use this method also. So, you will do well to keep ahead of this possible big trend of the future social media marketing to reap the benefits that accrue to the leaders, to the full.
5. Select site for Paid Advertisements carefully
Amongst those marketers who are willing to pay for their advertisements on the social media, a majority prefer to go to the Facebook while some of the others choose LinkedIn. Number of those choosing other websites is quite negligible in comparison. This trend can be explained either as the result of the better Ad targeting capacity of the Facebook or it may be due to the feeling that it is a good strategy to be among the limited number of advertisers on a lesser used social networks. You can use A/B testing to know the best suitable website for your business. You can employ A/B testing to determine the site best suitable for your business needs.
6. Utilise Other's Content
While it is always desirable and appropriate to employ as much original content in your social media marketing efforts, you need not shun other people's content altogether because it can deprive you of some important and relevant content available in some published reports etc. If necessary, you can use content contributed by others by giving them due credit.


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It's a Jungle out there- David Bellamy on Lungworm
Experts are warning pet owners to become far more diligent when it comes to lungworm. A hidden jungle of critters on your doorstep could pose serious health risks to pets and owners alike because of a void in knowledge and awareness.
Of particular concern is the relatively unknown and largely misunderstood toxocara parasite which can, in rare cases, cause blindness in humans. The parasite's eggs are shed in animal's faeces and although many dog lovers think that by scooping their dogs poop they are eliminating the risk, in fact, unless you are worming monthly the eggs can still remain in the soil or grass where your pet made it's mess – even if all visible traces have been removed. This means families playing in parks where a pooch's poop has been scooped, could still be at risk of picking up Toxocaraisis.
The toxocara parasite survives well beyond the owner cleaning up their dog's faeces – it can stick to your pet's fur and can then be easily transferred to your bed, sofa and floors – exposing you to the serious implications it carries.
Even ticks, fleas and mites, of which most pet owners are aware need to be taken more seriously. Lots of people may consider ticks to be similar to fleas, but in actual fact, fleas are insects and ticks are arachnids because they have 8 legs in their adult life stage!
Fleas are the most common parasite affecting pets worldwide. They prefer warm, humid conditions and are often attracted to dogs and cats by their body heat. Once on a pet, they can spread anywhere that the pet goes, including the pet owner's home.
And, as if fleas alone aren't bad enough - they may carry tapeworm larvae. If these infected fleas are then swallowed by the pet whilst grooming for example, they will develop tapeworm.
Following a recent spate of warm and wet weather, gardeners are reporting a large increase in the numbers of slugs and snails in the garden. Dog owners don't realise the threat posed by these slimy critters, which harbour lungworm, a parasite with potentially fatal consequences for dogs.
Log onto www.itsajungle.co.uk each week to watch our series of videos with David Bellamy and vet, Steve Leonard alongside an array of parasite experts as they hope to educate Britain's animal lovers about the potential risks to their pets, themselves and their families.
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This is bit tricky. But it is possible to configure MRTG for Virtuozzo VPS Linux. Please see MRTG configuration howto if you are new to MRTG. After running command:
# cfgmaker –global 'WorkDir: /var/www/html/mymrtg' –output /etc/mrtg/mymrtg1.cfg firstname.lastname@example.com
Above command will only look for 127.0.0.1 (both lo and venet0)as rest of real ips are alias to venet0 interface. You need to open mrtg file /etc/mrtg/mymrtg.cfg and edit it by hand:
1) Comment out lines (as follows)
2) Add IP addrss 127.0.0.1 and MaxBytes 1250000 as shown in bold letter as follows:
Target[rh3_2]: 2:public@rh3:
SetEnv[rh3_2]: MRTG_INT_IP="127.0.0.1" MRTG_INT_DESCR="venet0"
MaxBytes[rh3_2]: 1250000
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Make sure you have properly configured snmp server. After that run mrtg as usual.
For more information see my Linux MRTG+SNMP step-by-step tutorial.


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There are many things in life that become easier to handle simply by setting goals.
Setting goals can help to add structure to your life, which makes it easier to identify and achieve goals. This is true of many different areas in your life, from your business goals to your lifestyle goals. When it comes to your lifestyle there are many different areas that need to be considered. Your healthy lifestyle encompasses everything from your diet and fitness to where you live, what you do to relax, your finances, travel and much more.
There are many people who simply flounder through life, with no specific goals or path that they want to follow. Some people manage perfectly well by doing this as it is their choice to live their lives in this way. However, many others find that by having no structure in their lives they are unable to achieve their goals and end up living their lives very differently to the way that they really want to.
You may find that as you progress through life, your lifestyle and therefore your lifestyle goals will change, but making sure that you keep your goals in sight will help to ensure that you enjoy the lifestyle and achievements that you desire rather than just plodding through life and hoping for the best. Setting and aiming to achieve lifestyle goals can make a huge difference to your quality of life and is something that should be considered from an earlier age, such as when you are at college or university.
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There are many different areas that you may want to look at when you are considering your lifestyle goals and thinking about what you want to achieve from life. Below are some of the more commonly considered areas amongst people who are keen to set lifestyle related goals:
- Career and income: This is an aspect of lifestyle that many people begin to think about whilst at school or university. You should think about where you want your career to go and what sort of income you want to aim for so that you can set goals accordingly. Having some structure in your life when it comes to your career goals will keep you grounded about where you want to go and what steps you need to take to accomplish your goals
- Living arrangements: Again, many people start to think about this whilst at university or when they first start working. You should think about what sorts of living arrangements you want to aim for – for example, are you keen to get out there are get your own house as quickly as possible? Do you want to get onto the property ladder by starting small and working your way up to larger properties?
- Family life: Many people fall into family life and suddenly find themselves married with kids without having ever planned any of it. Although this works out fine in the end for many people, planning ahead and setting goals means that you can be prepared in terms of where you live, your finances, work and all of the other things that can have a profound impact on family life
- Financing and budgeting: Finances will affect many different areas of your life, from where you are able to afford to live to what you will be able to do in your free time. You therefore need to try and set goals with regards to finances as early on as possible – and start working towards them as soon as you can. Your finances are not just those related to the income that you earn but also matters such as setting up savings accounts, having investments, budgeting effectively to ensure you do not over commit yourself financially, etc.
- Health: The lifestyle choices that you make can have a profound impact on your health in many ways. For example, if you choose to smoke and drink alcohol your health will most likely take a battering whereas if you choose to eat healthily and exercise regularly you will be able to maintain good health. You should therefore consider the choices that you make when it comes to your overall lifestyle, which also includes the number of working hours you put in, which can impact on your time, family life and your stress levels
The above are just some of the common areas of lifestyle that most people need to look at, set goals with and make important choices about as they go through their lives. Of course, having the luxury of being able to change lifestyle goals and make changes to the choices and decisions that we make can make it easier to stay on track when it comes to our lifestyles.
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Focus on: Anthony Hyatt
Bethesda, MD
Anthony Hyatt is a violinist and multimedia performance artist from the Washington DC area whose interest is in the role and use of improvisation techniques in the creative process. He is a teaching-artist working with many human service organizations including the nonprofit Arts for the Aging under whose auspices he leads creative engagement programs at senior centers and for whom he co-directs the senior citizen improv dance company known as Quicksilver.
Anthony is a master trainer of the USA based National Center for Creative Aging and he is an artist in residence in The Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's pediatric and cancer care programs. Anthony is honored to be a colleague of the USA based Creative Education Foundation and a leader/facilitator for other affiliated international organizations like CREA in Europe and Mindcamp in Canada. He does additional creativity consulting and facilitation work through his own organization which is called Moving Beauty.
Anthony Hyatt has presented:
- Learning from Labyrinths (2018)
- Elements of Choreography (2014)
- The Call of Beauty (2013)
- Reflections of Nature (2012)
- Intercultural Creative Engagement: Creative Engagement Across Cultural Boundaries (2011)
- Creative Aging (2009)
- Diving Deep: An Exploration of Our Roles In Life (2009)
- Beauty Now (2007)
- Creative Movement through the Use of Imagery (2007)
- Creative Expression and Healthy Aging (2006)
- Diving Deep Facilitating and Enhancing Creativity with Musical Tools (2006)
- Moving Beyond: Using the Arts to Experience Problems as Opportunities (2005)
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…ok, yes we do mean to brag. Here are some of the amazing folks who have presented at Mindcamp in the past. Click on any of their names to view their bio.


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As you drive through our beautiful Rappahannock County, you may have noticed that we have been improving parts of Eldon Farms over the past several months. Why? Cattle prices have been up in recent years and we've decided it's a wise use of our gains to reinvest time, energy and cash into the property as we steward the largest wide-open space in Rappahannock.
We've been doing this by improving access to the property in the form of farm roads to areas that were not previously accessible by vehicle. We also have been cleaning overgrown fence lines and moving fences to exclude livestock from creeks to better safeguard the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
These long-term improvements to the property stem from the love of both the owners and the employees for the rural nature of Rappahannock County. Although we are often a silent owner, we are committed over the long term to maintaining the views, water and agriculture of this area for all of us.
John Genho, general manager
Eldon Farms, Woodville


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Poked around my old photos and found yet more evidence of my own folly dating back to those more innocent times in early/mid-2016. Y'see, when I added the Red Sled to my collection, I borrowed the fenders from my Rockhopper for it and (very briefly) considered the Rockhopper a stripped-down "go-fast" (snort, snicker) bike.
Of course, I then decided to commute on the stripped-down "go-fast" (chortle, guffaw) on what promised to be a dry day... which promptly turned into a rainy day the moment I arrived at my office. At least the commute home provided some artsy-fartsy blog fodder photos, to whit:
Mmmm... crusty drivetrain parts. Can't you just hear the sand in the chain, grinding its life away? (To add the tiniest bit of value, notice the presta valve dork nuts under the bottle cage, spacing it out over the front derailleur clamp. Pro tip!)
I am perhaps the worst smug bastard on earth whenever I see a fenderless rider get a skunk-stripe of grunge on his or her back. Here's karma in the form of a serious mud bath all over my Arkel backpack, a fairly new addition to my increasingly large and embarrassing bag collection that I have yet to fully review on these pages. Mini review: The stuff inside stayed bone dry, and the crust wiped right off without a trace.
Jeez, now it's a "how many different brands of (non-matching) bags can he stick in one post?" contest. This is my who-know-how-old Jandd handlebar bag, one of those tubular/barrel-shaped throwbacks that adorned the saddle or bars (or both) of a lot of 1970s ten-speeds. It may look like this bag took the brunt of the front wheel spray, but trust me, there was still plenty left for my face.
The moral of the story: Fenders. Or mudguards, if you're British. After this ride, I abandoned the silliness of a "go-fast" and adorned that sucker with a set of legit full-coverage fenders post haste. The bike still gets filthy because I'm lazy, but at least my teeth don't.


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Tevin Padgett had two extra base hits as the Alpine Cowboys (4-3) took home a 7-4 victory over the Salina Stockade (2-5) at Kokernot Field on Wednesday.
Joey Webb improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Alpine Cowboys. He allowed four runs over eight innings. He struck out two, walked three and surrendered eight hits.
Tim Blackmon was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked five and struck out six.


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Happy 219th anniversary to the U.S. Navy Department
The United States Navy actually has two birthdays—one in October, leading up to the Revolutionary War, and one today, when Congress used its constitutional power to officially create the Department of the Navy.
The Navy in its earliest form dates back to 1775, when it was established by the Continental Congress on October 13 in session in Philadelphia. The Navy considers this as its official birthdate.
However, after the Revolutionary War, the new nation sold its ships and sent its sailors home. It wasn't until 1789 that the newly ratified Constitution empowered Congress to bring the Navy back.
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution allowed Congress "to provide and maintain a Navy" as part of its enumerated powers. In Article II, the Constitution named the president as the commander in chief of the Army and the Navy.
It took until 1794 for Congress to approve money to buy new ships. Relations with the British, French, and Barbary pirates forced Congress to plan to build six frigates. Three of the ships were completed before hostilities died down: the USS United States, the USS Constellation, and the USS Constitution.
The start of the Quasi-War with France in 1798 led to the official creation of the Department of the Navy on April 30. The undeclared war on France involved raids on U.S. merchant vessels by French privateers and warships (which were too weak to take on British shipping).
Benjamin Stoddert, the first secretary of the Navy, played a critical role in establishing the new Navy. He secured funding for more ships, sent the Navy on attacks against the French in the Caribbean, and made sure the best officers and sailors were in the service. Stoddert also set up the first six Navy shipyards in the country.
Stoddert left office in 1801 as the Federalists were removed from power and Thomas Jefferson took over as president from John Adams. Although funding for ships was scaled back, Jefferson sent the Navy to the Mediterranean to protect American interests against the Barbary pirates in Tripoli and other areas. It fought well using the tactics adopted under Stoddert.
But in the War of 1812, the Navy was undersized compared with the British, which had the largest, finest naval forces in the world. While the Navy had several isolated, spectacular victories over the British, it couldn't stop the empire from imposing blockade conditions.
Even worse, British forces were able to land in Washington, D.C., burning the White House and even the U.S. Navy Yard. At the war's end, it became apparent that an active Navy was needed to protect merchant shipping, at the very least.
Since Stoddert's appointment in 1798, there has always been a secretary of the Navy. The secretary was a member of the president's cabinet until 1949. Currently, the secretary serves in the Defense Department.
A civilian serves as the secretary of the Navy. Currently, former Mississippi governor Ray Mabus is the secretary.
In the past, historian George Bancroft served as secretary and played a key role in establishing the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845.
Bancroft came into office about one year after the USS Princeton disaster of 1844. Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gilmer and the former Navy secretary (and active secretary of state) Abel Upshur were killed when a gun exploded on the Princeton during a demonstration.
Secretary Gilmer had only been in office for 10 days. His predecessor, David Henshaw, escaped the Princeton tragedy because Congress didn't approve his recess appointment by President John Tyler.


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Rising gas prices may stall recovery
Consumer spending expected to fall, but Texas stands to gain.
The nation has entered uncharted waters as gasoline prices rise, and some experts say that could spell trouble for consumer spending that's helping fuel the economic recovery.
The price of a gallon of gas has never approached $4 a gallon in April, and if the historical pattern holds, prices are likely to continue to climb through mid-July, when prices historically peak during the summer driving season.
Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for the Oil Price Information Service, which surveys fuel prices nationwide for AAA, expects gas prices to peak in the coming months between $3.75 and $4 a gallon.
And should gas stay at $4 for an extended period, Kloza predicts a big pullback by consumers, because they will have about $12 billion less to spend each month than they did last year, when fuel prices were more moderate.
Those who will be hurt most "of course are the people who can least afford it," said Bill Sirakos, chief economist at Frost Bank in San Antonio.
"Think about the poor guy driving a dump truck for $12 an hour. It's just destroying his household budget."
In San Antonio, the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas has jumped 99 cents in a year, to $3.67 a gallon, AAA surveys show.
But on the flip side, higher oil prices, which are the main contributor to rising gas prices, help spur job growth in Texas.
When oil prices are high, job growth in Texas historically has exceeded that of the nation by a percentage point, said Keith Phillips, senior economist at the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
"When energy prices are high, the relative growth of Texas is greater than that of the nation," Phillips said.
Rising oil prices also will contribute to more exploration in Texas, including in the Eagle Ford shale south of San Antonio, a 400-mile-long swath where drilling has boomed in just two years.
And higher oil prices would mean greater royalty payments to landowners who've leased land in the Eagle Ford shale, Phillips said. San Antonio could benefit from their increased spending.
While gasoline prices today "are a hurt," said economist Travis Tullos of the Austin-based consulting firm TXP, he believes that oil and gasoline prices won't stay high for a sustained period.
"Supply and demand don't seem out of whack," Tullos said. "Almost all of OPEC's top command is saying there's no problem meeting demand. So I think this situation is temporary."
A Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday indicated that the nation's economy improved in every part of the country this spring. Factories were busier, consumers spent more and companies boosted hiring in all 12 of the regions the Fed surveyed.
And so far, higher gasoline prices haven't put a big dent in retail spending.
In March, retail sales rose 0.4 percent, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. In addition to spending more on gas, consumers shelled out more for furniture and electronics and at restaurants, the department said. That marked the ninth consecutive monthly gain.
Americans have made changes in their driving habits, at least in the past six weeks. That might have helped spending in other areas.
Purchases of gasoline fell for the sixth consecutive week for the seven days ending April 8, according to data from MasterCard SpendingPulse, which estimates spending across all payment forms, including cash and check.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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San Antonio average per-gallon gas price
(regular unleaded)
Wednesday: $3.67
A month ago: $3.40
A year ago: $2.68
Source: AAA


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