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Welcome to the Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable!
If you're not familiar with the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP), check out my series of articles. In a nutshell, it's an elimination diet, designed to help people with autoimmune disease identify food intolerances. When you're on the protocol, it can be hard to find recipes, because so many food groups are excluded. This recipe roundtable is here to help!
- Every week, I'll be hosting this roundtable.The post will go live Wednesday nights, and the link-up feature will stay open for 7 days.
- Bloggers can share as many AIP recipes as they like. Feel free to choose new recipes or old ones from your archives. Just don't repeat them in future roundtables. We want the archives to be full of 100% unique recipes. When you link-up, type in the URL of the actual recipe rather than your blog's home page.
- Recipes cannot have any of the following ingredients: processed foods, food additives, refined sugars, refined oils, grains (including corn), dried legumes (including soy), fresh legumes (green beans and peas), dairy (including ghee), eggs, nuts and seeds (including nut/seed milks an oils), nightshades, and most spices (herbs are OK). Phew! You can see why we need a Recipe Roundtable.
- Please ONLY post recipes (not other kinds of articles). This roundtable is all about the food.
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Highlights from Last Week's Roundtable:
Reader Favorites
- Coconut Fried Shrimp from Stress Free Paleo
*Update 2018: This blog is no longer online. Here's a similar recipe from Kat's Primordial Table.
- Mixed Berry Cookies from Beyond the Bite
Your sweet treat for the week.
My Picks
- Healing Beef and Lamb Heart Stew from How We Flourish
*This blogger finally found an organ meat she liked! Try this if you're still struggling.
- Thai Green Curry with Seafood from Adventures in Partaking
*Missing Thai food on the AIP? Not anymore! And this one's also packed with nutrient-dense seafood.
What's Cooking This Week?
To see the favorites from this week + a whole new group of recipes, visit Roundtable #81!
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Starstruck Company is a competitive program that has competed both locally and nationally for over 25 years. We have been recognized for our outstanding choreography, sportsmanship, and technique year after year. Starstruck Company consists of 2 competitive teams: Elite and Elite Training. Our Elite Training Team is for dancers ages 9-14 at more of the beginning to intermedaite level and our Elite Team is for ages 5-18 at more of an intermediate to advanced level for their age. Our company dancers attend local competitions and conventions each year and go out of state to a national competition every other summer. 2018 will be a nationals summer for our company dancers, location to be announced in August 2017. Company routines are choreographed by Starstruck Staff and Guest Choreographers. Past guest choreographers have included Mallauri Esquibel, Gil Mata, Alex Blitstein, Jill Marie Genck, Casper, and Diana Schoenfield to name a few. Starstruck Company Alumni have went on to dance on nationally ranked college teams, tour with top recording artists such as Taylor Swift, teach for top dance conventions, and train in programs such as The Joffrey Ballet School.
2019-20 Auditions
Monday, June 17th(Mandatory Parent Meeting Friday June 14th at 6:00 pm)
Junior (Ages 9-12) 12-1:30 pm
Teen / Senior (Ages 13-18) 1:30-3 pm.
Petite (Ages 5-8) 3-4 pm
(Ages as of Jan. 1, 2020)
Saturday August 17th
(Mandatory Parent Meeting Friday August 16th at 6:00 pm)
Petite (Ages 5-8) 9-10 am
Junior (Ages 9-12) 10-11:30 am
Teen / Senior (Ages 13-18) 11:30 am - 1 pm.
(Ages as of Jan. 1, 2020)
Time and financial commitment will be discussed at the parent meeting. Audition forms will be handed out at the meeting. The parent meeting is mandatory for new dancers auditioning for Starstruck's Company.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
African half
...half because I want to do another two blocks with black and a different contrast before I send them off to Karol-Ann, with whom I am (in theory) doing a private block exchange. Neither of us has been great about blocks lately, what with long holidays to South Africa (her), more work than previously (me), leg injuries (her, thank goodness!), house renovations (both), kids (both), other sewing projects (both)... Anyway. I thought it was about time I did some more blocks, so I did this one, but I really liked the effect so I want to do another. I made these on Wednesday while waiting for the washing machine repair person, but have been waiting to show them until I did the other set. I think that was perhaps not a wise decision, so have decided to show them on their own, otherwise they might never get shown... They are 6" blocks. We swapped quite a few at 12", and then decided to do some smaller ones to perhaps form a border or something. Who knows.
Posted by Kate North at 11:10 pm
Labels: african block swap
3 comments:
- Sew Create It - Jane said...
Oooh I like these...The black really makes the shapes pop.
- 6:01 pm
- Shasta Matova said...
That is a nice block pattern - I don't think I've seen it before. Great fabric.
- 7:16 pm
- Ruth's Place said...
Very nice!!
- 12:36 pm
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On 06, Dec 2013 | In Campaigns | By Language
Our latest campaign for drinkaware.ie highlights the potential consequence of driving the morning after a big night out.
Washroom posters alert people to the danger while they're still out on the town; morning drive time radio dramatizes the heart-sinking feeling of being breathalysed when you can't be sure if you'll pass; and timed mobile banners feature tailored copy for morning or evening placement.


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| Oh, a slave!!; Yes alien, you may be my..."intern"!
— Zim
|Invader Zim Issue
|Issue 9
|Issue 8
|Issue 10
|Oni Press
|Publication date:
|May 4, 2016
|Story by:
| Eric Trueheart
Jhonen Vasquez
|Art by:
|Dave Crosland
|Color by:
|JR Goldberg
Official Summary
Every time ZIM rears his ugly, Irken head, something terrible happens. No one is safe from ZIM's mighty plans! NO ONE! Not even YOU. But that guy over there? He might be.[1]
Issue 9 was released on May 4, 2016.
- Dave Crosland standard retail cover
- Foo Swee Chin variant cover
- Megan Lawton variant cover (only available through Exceeds Exclusive)
Characters in Issue #9 (In Order of Appearance)
- Recap Kid
- Zim
- Dib Membrane
- Agent Batflaps (debut)
- Gaz Membrane
- Minimoose (one panel cameo)
- Roboparents (one panel cameo)
- Bazoogian Core Muncher (debut)
SPOILER WARNING OF DOOM: This section or article may contain spoilers!
It's from an advertisement for an unpaid intern on the side of the webpage that Dib gets an idea. Using his father's invention, a Flesh Printer, and Gaz's help, he is able to create a convincing alien disguise. He goes to Zim's secret base and asks Zim to take him on as an intern. Zim agrees, assuming that interns are similar to slaves. Dib introduces himself as "Derb", and eagerly awaits the moment in which he can capture better footage of the alien base. In the meantime, Zim has him perform a series of tasks, which include cleaning honey covered "dog babies" from GIR's head, "dusting the ooze", walking Minimoose, eating burnt peanuts because it shuts GIR up, to more useful tasks such as data entry, maintenance on the Roboparents, and yard work.Weeks pass, and Zim enlists Derb's help in choosing humans to abduct, and he ultimately suggests Agent Batflaps. Zim then decides to reward Derb for all of his "hard-yet-merely-passable work". He takes Derb to his special place. It turns out to be a tiny galaxy, full of tiny solar systems and tiny planets. Zim says that he goes there to "be alone and think about what it all means", and also to destroy the tiny planets. He encourages Derb to crush one of them, saying it's practice. Derb hesitantly chooses a planet that is conveniently all out to lunch.
Zim says that Derb might "finally be ready", to which Derb replies "Ready for what?". He gets no response, and instead falls asleep in the Voot on the way back to Earth. Zim finally shows Derb the rest of the base, and the disguised Dib gleefully takes a video on his phone. Zim shows off his "Bazoogian Core-Muncher" which he got at a Bazoogian Bio-Swap and Crafts fair. He reveals that it chews through planets, and he plans to use it to create a bunch of new volcanoes. Dib decides that now is the time to remove his amazing disguise.
Zim seems genuinely shocked, and even declares that he trusted Derb. Dib, still recording, grabs a stray electrical wire and asks Zim if he remembers the time that Zim uploaded embarrassing workout video of him to the whole universe, to which Zim replies that he doesn't. Dib then thrusts the electrical wire into the body of the Bazzogian Core-Muncher, saying "Well consider this payback!". The Core Muncher, that Zim has apparently named Linda, goes wild and chews through the base floor. Dib then returns home and uploads his new, amazing video. It of course gets over 20,000 dislikes and tons of negative comments.
The issue then ends with Dib screaming in disbelief and Gaz telling him to shut up.
End of Spoilers: There are no further spoilers for this section or article. You can breathe now.
Facts of Doom
- Dib references how Zim humiliated him at the end of Issue 2. Even though Zim claims not to remember it, Dib's mention of it still provides more continuity than is usually seen in the series.
- To date, this is the only issue of the comics to have an activities page following the story.
- In the panel where the disguised Dib is being swarmed by the bees from GIR's head, Zim is depicted wearing his disguise's wig, but the contacts are suddenly missing. Something similar happened back in Issue 2.
- Gaz says that she will give herself "a mess" of arms to play video games at the start of the issue, but she is seen later with only two arms. She has six arms in the issue's final panel.
- The game tournament that Gaz wants to play by herself is a reference to Super Smash Brothers.
- Zim and Dib were seen in space suits similar to those seen in "Planet Jackers" and "Battle of the Planets."
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RPS School owe their existene to Dr. O.P. Yadav, a noted criminal lawyer and educationist, who aimed at creating and providing a global educational environment in his schools. He is one of the vision that an educated person has the ability to change the world as he/she is brimming with confidence and assured of making the right moves. Establishing and developing educational institutions is a passion of mine. If we realize that our country has issues that go beyond its borders and brand India is global now, then why we do we continue with schools that have only students and teachers? I strongly believe schools must invest in nurturing young children and give them an environment to learn and grow, which is why I set up world class schools. RPS, Gurugram is the manifestation of our desire. Here you will find facilities and infrastructure a child can use to expand their learning. We are a school community with high expectation, academic and otherwise. At the same time, we are always there to help students develop intellectual, artistic and personal interests contributing to their holistic growth. I welcome parents and students to be a part of the RPS School family to share common ideals and aspirations as we build a challenging and enriching educational experience for our students.
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Founder Director
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- public places, amenities and utilities such as recreation centres, public washrooms, malls and parks
- services and programs provided by municipal and provincial governments, including social assistance and benefits, and public transit
- services provided by insurance companies
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October 1999 - The objective of the Paper is twofold: to promote dialogue on protecting human rights in the insurance industry and to examine alternatives to current practices by obtaining input from experts, regulators and consumers. Access to insurance in our society raises significant issues about distributive justice and fairness in the public sphere, issues that have received scant attention in Canada and in Ontario where rate setting has traditionally been viewed as a private matter.
Right to Read: Inquiry into Reading Disabilities Backgrounder
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is conducting a public inquiry into human rights issues affecting students with reading disabilities in Ontario's public education system.
Voices from the community
[The] public school refused to acknowledge or accept the dyslexia diagnosis until she was seven. … Without timely remediation, my daughter is barely able to read and write in English as she enters Grade 3. … In the meantime, her mental health is strained because she is keenly aware of her learning differences and extremely frustrated by the fact that she struggles to read and write. … Last year she asked Santa Claus for "the power to read" – she's still wondering if she'll ever get her wish.
- Parent of 8-year-old
OHRC initiatives related to disability and education 1999 – 2019
Letter to Minister of Education re: Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) – school board policies on service animals
The OHRC responded to the Ministry of Education's consultation on its draft PPM for school board policies on service animals in schools. The OHRC recommended revisions such as recognizing that the duty to accommodate disability also includes individual needs not related to learning needs.
Right to Read : Ontario Human Rights Commission Inquiry into human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities in Ontario's public education system : Terms of reference
Reading is a fundamental skill that students must have to navigate their school experience and their later lives. Our public schools should be able to teach students
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Protection of personal information and privacy safeguards policy: Reading Disabilities Inquiry
Voices from community partners
The Learning Disabilities Associations (LDAs) across Canada started from the Toronto office in 1963 and today is overseen coast-to-coast by the LDA of Canada. The LDAC led the efforts involving the Geoffrey Moore case where the Supreme Court of Canada examined the rights to education and considered the "ramp" required for those with Learning Disabilities to have the access they deserve. Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is committed to students with Learning Disabilities being given the best possible opportunities to succeed in Ontario schools and therefore looks forward t


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Hey y'all, remember me?
I've been out of pocket a lot the last two weeks, one for a family trip up to St. Louis, the other to Jackson for our Mississippi Annual Conference. Things should be back to normal now, or as normal as they can be the week of VBS. If your in the Petal area, we'd love to have you join us for Night Two of our Wilderness Escape VBS here at Asbury. You can show up tonight starting at 5:15 or you can go and register on our website.
Today as I was reading, I read this passage here in Matthew 8: 14-15. This passage talks about why Jesus heal us, and why He saves us. Listen to what it says:
And when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.
In this passage we see Jesus heal Peter's mother in law. We don't know exactly what she was suffering from, but we know that she had a fever.
So, Jesus heals her, and then what happens? The text said she rose and began to serve Him. She wasn't heal for her own sake, her own glory, or her own purpose. She was healed so that she could serve Jesus. She had a purpose in life, she had a purpose in that moment. That purpose wasn't hers, but it was to serve Him.
So is ours. That's what this whole thing called life is all about. It's not about us. It's not about what we want to do, or about how we want to do it. But it's about Him. It's about His purpose. It's about His plan. It's about His reason.
We are healed, we are forgiven. We are restored. Not for ourselves. Not for our purpose. But for His.
Never forget that. Never forget that is what this life is ultimately about; never forget where life is truly found. In Him. And for Him.
That's why we are healed.
Today, may we rejoice in our forgiveness, and may we live in His power.
Don't forget, you can click here to download Asbury's mobile app and read these devotionals, as well as listen to my sermons on your smart phones, and you thought our app, you can now watch our worship services from Asbury too!


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Robert Cray announces UK tour (2013)
Story by Jack Foley
ROBERT Cray returns to the UK for a new tour in support of his 16th studio album Nothin But Love in March 2013.
With five Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales world-wide and thousands of sold out performances, rock blues icon Cray is considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.
He has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to John Lee Hooker.
For 30-plus years Cray has laid down track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues, and has been known as one of the most popular artists in blues and soul music.
Cray helped to shape the blues on the national scene in the 1980s with his breakthrough album Strong Persuader in 1986. His soulful and creative guitar work has been a dominant force in blues. Over the years Cray's musical influence has been widely recognised and acknowledged.
The tour dates are (all March 2013):
2 – Harrogate Int Centre
3 – Nottingham Concert Hall
4 – Truro Hall for Cornwall
6 – Cardiff St. David's Hall
8 – Cambridge Corn Exchange
9 – Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall
10 – Norwich Theatre Royal
11 – Gateshead The Sage
13 – London Cadogan Hall
14 – Basingstoke The Anvil
15 – Manchester Bridgewater Hall
16 – Sheffield City Hall
All shows are on sale now.


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Boxing analyst Al Bernstein thinks Adrien Broner (27-1, 22 KO's) will be under the microscope in his next fight against Carlos Molina (17-1-1, 7 KO's) on May 3rd on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana next month. Bernstein feels that it doesn't matter that Broner is facing a less than dangerous opponent in Carlos Molina, fans will still be watching Broner closely to see if he can rebound mentally from his devastating beat down he suffered last December at the hands of Maidana. Fans and the boxing media will want to see if Broner is the same fighter he was before the loss.
"How he comes back from the Maidana fight can define him more as a fighter than anything leading up to and including the Maidana fight, because everyone will be looking to see how mentally tough Broner is," Bernstein said to the Boxing Channel. He was previously filled with so much swagger before. Has the loss taken the swagger away? For Adrien Broner this is a very important test. All eyes in the boxing world will be watching that show, and we'll see if he's still 'The Problem' for other fighters or a problem for himself."
Broner is in a situation where he's likely going to come out looking bad no matter how good he performs. Golden Boy picked Amir Khan's knockout victims for Broner to fight in Carlos Molina, and that's going to put Broner in a situation where he'll need to top what Khan did. But it's a situation where Broner won't get much credit even if he blasts through Molina, because he's been inactive since the loss to Khan in 2012.
Beating a fighter coming off of a year and a half layoff like the one Molina has had means that Broner won't get credit for a win. He should have known that and told Golden Boy and/or Al Haymon to find him someone a lot better than this. If they wanted to make Khan look bad, then they should have selected Breidis Prescott or Lamont Peterson for Broner to fight, as they both beat Khan in the past.


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On December 17th 2017 the latest Star Wars episode VIII will hit the movie theatres and the anticipation has Irish eyes smiling. There are good reasons for the Irish to be interested. The final scene of The Force Awakens sees Rey ascend Skellig Michael (yes it's real and in Ireland) to the Jedi Temple in search of Luke Skywalker. So where will it go from here. A tight lid is being kept on what took place at the new filming locations for The Last Jedi but it is well known that this took place in Skellig Michael, Ceann Sibeal and Malin Head in Donegal. There are accounts of filming in other locations including Cork and Loop Head in County Clare.
J.J. Abrams, Director of The Force Awakens was apparently astonished about how well the natural features of Skellig Michael fitted into his vision for the Jedi Temple. The cast and crew were so in awe with Ireland that Rian Johnson continued the filming at a number of locations along Ireland's west coast.
Ireland's west coast has always been a big draw for tourists and visitors will now be able to see some of the most well known attractions and learn about how they feature in the latest Star Wars episodes. Skellig Michael was considered by the production team to be a major privilege to shoot the final scene of The Force Awakens. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates back to between the sixth and eighth century.
We are the locals who hosted and guided cast and crew during their stay. Knowing where they ate, slept and spent down time is information reserved for guests who will take these tours. If you would like to maximize your visit we recommend a driver guided tour.
Less than 15,000 people are fortunate to visit Skellig Michael each year. Advance planning is critical and fortunately we can assist to enhance your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site which features in the Star Wars Movies - The Last Jedi & The Force Awakens.


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Ice, Ice Baby
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Did you know that you can find quality ice sculptures in Tulsa? Millennium Ice of Tulsa, Oklahoma offers premium ice sculptures here in the Heart of America. From Pistol Pete to an aquatic creature, Millennium Ice has your the perfect sculpture for you. An ice sculpture will leave your guests saying, "Wow!" For more information or to have any of your questions answered please contact Millennium Ice at 918-313-9463. Their team of diligent customer service representatives would be more than happy to help you with your icy needs. Need a quote? You can visit millenniumicecompany.com at your convienence to receive a custom quote.
Do you remember watching movies as a child and staring in awe of the impressive ice sculpture sitting front and center at the ritzy parties? Then you'd spend the next afternoon trying to carve your own swan from an ice cube with a butter knife. Okay, so maybe that was just me. However, you could still be the envy of all your friends by showing them up with a remarkable frozen sculpture. It will take even the most bland party to the next level. With this level of fancy, you'll have to keep your pinky up as you sip on your adult beverage.
Not only can you find ice sculptures in Tulsa, but you can even have a colored ice sculpture made. An ice sculpture is awe inspiring enough, so just imagine what a colored ice sculpture could do for you. Even the coldest hearted employer can't help but to be amazed by an ice sculpture. Imagine how impressed your boss would be as you wheeled in a monumental ice sculpture featuring your business' logo in full color into your next boring and ever so blah board meeting. I bet you'd even get a promotion and a date with the new secretary. Maybe not, but you never know until you try.
Have a wedding or other special occasion quickly approaching? Call Millennium Ice of Tulsa at 918-313-9463 and have a custom ice sculpture made for your event. An ice sculpture will bring a touch of class to any standard old party. Your snooty relatives will be thrilled by a gorgeous swan tastefully crafted from frozen water. You could even have a shrimp cocktail bowl crafted from ice. Just imagine all the glacial possibilities having ice sculptures in Tulsa could present to you.
You can have an ice sculpture made in any shape or even color that your heart desires. If you can dream it Millennium Ice can create it. Need a giant decanter to chill your personal decanter of whiskey? Consider it done! Can't think of a new way to proclaim your deepest love for Oklahoma City Thunder? How about with a full color icy display featuring their logo and keeping your beers at a perfect chill? Whatever occasion you may be preparing for an ice sculpture from Millennium Ice of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the way to keep it cool.
Add a Little Class to Your Party
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Ice sculptures in Tulsa, Oklahoma, may seem like a far fetched idea, but Millennium Ice is bringing that idea to life. Millennium Ice is your go to company for your ice sculpture aspirations in America's Heartland. They offer a multitude of custom shapes and even colored ice sculptures to help bring your party to life. More information is just a phone call away. Contact Millennium Ice at 918-313-9463. Their customer service team would be more than happy to assist you through your ice sculpture adventure. To get in touch for a custom quote at any time, day or night, visit Millennium Ice online at millenniumicecompany.com.
Perfect for birthday parties, company events and weddings, ice sculptures in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are a unique touch for any special event. Millennium Ice even offers colored ice sculptures to take your gathering to a whole new level. Imagine the look on your children's faces when they see that you brought to life their Frozen fantasies with an Olaf sculpture or Elsa's ice castle. What little girl would not love to have an ice sculpture at her next birthday party. Be the best parent on the block and make the other kids jealous by having Millennium Ice bring your child's dreams to life.
Millennium Ice can even take your husband's sports obsession to a whole nother level. You may not understand why he wears the same jersey every Sunday, but you do not judge him. Instead, you love and support him in all of his sport fanatical dreams. Show him how much you care, and surprise him with an ice sculpture of his favorite sports team's mascot. From an on par Pistol Pete to a full color Oklahoma City Thunder display, Millennium Ice has the ice sculptures in Tulsa that you need to bring a smile to your hubby's face.
Corporate events are the perfect place to bring your A game with the delivery of an ice sculpture from Millennium Ice. Your boss will be in awe of your intrepidity as you wheel in your company's logo displayed upon clear, flawless ice for the world, well maybe just the board room, to see! How could your boss not promote you for your ingenious idea? No logo is too big or small for Millennium Ice to bring to life. Make your big idea come to life at your next corporate party by calling Millennium Ice at 918-313-9463.
From birthday parties to corporate events, no event is the wrong event for an ice sculpture. Ice sculptures can be used to chill your beverage of choice. If crablegs are more your thing, then throw them on ice that has a little more class than your run of the mill cube. Believe me your seafood would thank you if it could. Bring joy to the one's you love by adding a little pizzazz to their next party. Delight your new spouse by proclaiming your love from a sculpture made of frozen water. Ice sculptures are the party decor of the future that are ready for you today.
Class Up Your Event With Ice
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It may seem far fetched, but did you know that you can find ice sculptures in Tulsa, Oklahoma? Millennium Ice is your premier place to find quality ice sculptures for all your special occasion needs. Support a local business in America's Heartland and purchase a custom ice sculpture for your next event. For more information, feel free to call Millennium Ice at 918-313-9463. Their customer service team would be delighted to help you with any of your icy needs. You can also receive a custom quote online from millenniumicecompany.com.
An ice sculpture is the perfect way to class up your special occasion. Guests will be left awestruck by your chosen ice sculptures frosty beauty. Whether you are hosting an ocean inspired party or rocking an 80's Party, Ice sculptures in Tulsa, Oklahoma can be crafted into a multitude of different designs. Visit millenniumicecompany.com to view a gallery of their previous work. Any of Millennium Ice's designs are sure to impress even your snootiest of guests. Put your pinkies up while you sip on your punch because Millennium Ice's ice sculptures are going to take your party to a whole nother level of class.
Did you that nine out of ten people that I just surveyed in my mind wish that they had, had an ice sculpture at their last event? The one, who did not wish they had an ice sculpture, had never even thrown a party before because they do not have any friends. If my imaginary lonely surveyed person had friends, they would definitely want an ice sculpture to at their special occasion. Any ice sculpture of any shape or size is sure to make any and all of your guests uber jealous of your sheer awesomeness. Do not be that imaginary friendless person, give Millennium Ice a call and get your party started.
Millennium Ice even offers colored ice sculptures in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Whether you are an Oklahoma City Thunder fan or a Pistol Pete devotee, Millennium Ice can help you bring your A game to your next sports bowl party. Leave your pals green with envy when they see your custom made ice sculpture chilling your six pack. Wow your boss when you come wheeling in a spectacular frozen sculpture featuring a color replica of your company's logo. It looks like somebody is going to need a promotion!
Big or small, no event should be without an ice sculpture. They are a convenient yet classy way to keep your beverages chilled. Ice sculptures are an even better way to serve up your jumbo shrimp cocktail platter is seafood is more your style. Weddings can be made a shimmering success by an icy centerpiece. Imagine how happy your new bride will be when you profess your love to her in frozen water! No matter what your ice sculpture need, Millenium Ice will be there to help. There sculptures will leave you singing, "Ice, ice baby!"
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He started life as a punk rocker in the band Chicken Pox, but taking inspiration from artists such as New Order, Michael Jackson, and Roxy Music, he veered towards electro. However, he is best known for his collaboration in Stardust with Thomas Bangalter (of Daft Punk) and Alan Braxe. He sang the lyrics in their 1998 single "Music Sounds Better With You", which was an international success. This sparked interest in Diamond's own music.In mid-2005, he released his second album, Out of Myself, which was much more rock-oriented than his first album. Let's Get High and There is a Girl were released as singles.
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GLAZE-COAT CEMENT FLOOR FINISH Produces the most dustproof concrete floor known. Widely used in hospitals, institutions, office buildings and electrical power stations. Applied with a mop to the clean, dry floor in two coats. One-gallon covers 250 square feet, two coats.Where an absolutely dustproof floor is a necessity. "Glaze-Coat" should be used. Many thousands of square feet of dustproof floors, without any maintenance costs have proven the value of "Glaze-Coat."


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An old favorite sips discovered by son, Matthew and I in a Florida Friday's is called Green Eyes.
Green Eyes
2 oz premium vodka
2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
Several large drops of Blue Curacao ( a sweet blue liqueur, distilled and flavored from the dried peel of bitter oranges)
The bar tender demonstrated mixing a screwdriver of equal parts premium vodka to fresh squeezed orange juice. Then he added several large drops of Blue Curacao. Like magic the combo produced this deep green refresher, Green Eyes.
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Outside the museum you will find a wooden dragon to play on. It is also possible to borrow a children-sized Viking ship on wheels, so the way to the burial mound is not too long.
Food and drink
It is possible to buy hot and cold drinks, cake and ice cream, which can be enjoyed at the outdoor café tables. There is also a few tables and benches in front of the Museum and by the greenery of the hill with the view over Kerteminde Fjord.
You are welcome to enjoy your picnic outside.
Both the museum building and the mound with the viking grave is accesible with ramps and no threshold. The museum building has a lift.
The walk from the parking lot in front of the museum building to the mound can be challenging as it is on gravel/grass and not 100 % level.
In the museum's lower level there is a toilet which is suitable for disabled people. The lower level is easily accessible by elevator.
There is free admission for accompanying care assistants. Guide dogs are welcome.
The museum has a wheelchair which can be borrowed.
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Dogs are not allowed at the museum building or the mound with the ship grave. There is a "dog parking" in front of the museum building.
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It is allowed to take photos in the museum without flash and tripod.
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The Viking Museum Ladby is located 5 km south of the city of Kerteminde. There is disabled parking and turning area for buses directly at the museum's entrance.
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Integrated marketing, and why we can't stop trying to get there.
While we sit at our desks and bitch about the "other" agency, we tell ourselves that we are the solution to every one of our client's needs. Integrated marketing does not rely on integrated agencies, it relies on integrating agencies. What am i going on about? Well, simply, we can be all we want to be … Read more


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iOS 7: A Whole New Perspective
Introducing The New iOS.
Apple launched the original iPhone in 2007 with iPhone OS, a touch-specific and cut-down version of their established OS X operating system from the Mac. Since then we have had plenty of exciting new versions, it has changed its name to iOS (mainly due to the iPad but don't forget it also runs on the AppleTV and iPod Touch) and features such as 3rd party Apps, multitasking and Siri have been added even to older iPhones. Now, however, Apple have gone back to the drawing board and taken advantage of the fact that users are more familiar with how touchscreen devices work to create the most radically-different and yet intuitive version yet.
From the moment you see the colourful icons and the fluid motion of the various elements of iOS7 you can tell this is something new. Gone are many of the unnecessary flourishes and textures - bye bye, corinthian leather - and in comes a new palette of bright colours and geometric shapes, typical of Far Eastern software tastes in fact (as opposed to the dark, brooding palette common in Western cultures). As you tilt your iPhone the icons slide over the wallpaper, creating an illusions of layers. The semi-opaque overlays of the Notification Centre or the new Control Centre remind the user that these are 'on top' of the home screen, and intuitive navigation makes sure you never get lost in menus.
Apple has a very good look at the concept behind, and new features of iOS7 on their site, and it's worth having a look because we really can't do it justice here. We're very much looking forward to the new female Siri voice for the UK, AirDrop (local file beaming) and the new Safari - what about you? Sound off in the comments below!
iOS7 will be available to all iPhones (from the 4 onwards - 3GS owners, time to find out what all this 'retina display' fuss is about!) from the 18th September via the "Software Update" option in Settings.app. You'll need a 4S or later for Siri and an iPhone 5, 5c or 5s for some of the more advanced motion effects.


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Decorations for Christmas table napkins
To make for a beautiful festive dinner table, forget about the paper napkins and bring out your cotton napkins instead, because they're going to be a part of your Christmas decorations!
There are ways of folding napkins so as to make pretty designs to set on your plates, producing a great 3D decoration. However, besides creating a bit too much of a restaurant look, you also have to get down to this on the same day as your dinner, just when you haven't the time. And that's not to mention the time spent ironing the napkin folds so that the shape of the folded object stands out clearly... This is where we got the idea of bead decorations that can be simply slipped onto the rolled up napkins.
Napkin ring made from beads
Here's how to make a napkin ring entirely out of crystal beads in natural hematite. The napkin ring takes the shape of an elasticated bracelet that is slipped either relatively loosely around the rolled-up napkin, allowing the napkin to spread out a little, or else wrapped a second time around the napkin, therefore pinching it more tightly, to create a double fan effect.
20 inches of elastic thread (0.5 mm diameter)
faceted crystal beads
in Crystal Ab, (4mm)
50 faceted half-crystal/half-silver crystal beads (4mm)
a silver look metal eyepin
hematite and metal beads for the hanging decorative part.
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a full kit to make a crystal and hematite napkin ring
Thread all the faceted beads onto the elastic thread (a beading needle will be very useful to help you to thread the beads onto this non-rigid thread).
Take the two ends of the thread and tie a double knot right next to the beads. To hide the knot in a bead, you just have to thread the end of a thread into the bead then pull until the knot is blocked inside.
Next, thread the beads onto the eyepin, beginning with (so as to follow the design in the photo, which is the one you can get in kit form) a metal bead cap, a hematite, then another metal bead cap, a large hollow metal bead, a small hematite bead, a large transparent crystal cathedral bead edged with silver, and finish off with a hematite faceted bead.
Take the end of the eyepin, (use a pair of pliers, preferably round nose pliers) and make a big loop. Wrap the elastic bracelet back on itself once (therefore creating 2 rows of beads) and close the eyepin on these 2 rows of beads.
You will now be able to use your napkin ring to loosely hold a napkin or else create 3 rows of beads for a tighter fit bracelet.
Cellphone strap and lucky charm
The napkin may also be held in the rolled up position with a simple knotted muslin ribbon, to which a lucky charm is attached. It can be used as a charming cellphone strap decoration that your guests will be delighted to discover and keep.
This lucky charm is a
Snowflake cellphone decoration
, in Swarovski crystal.
Christmas hanging decoration design
Another way of keeping the table napkin rolled up is to tie it with a thin length of brass wire, the ends of which you've already wound up into a spiral form.Before tying it, thread on a Christmas hanging decoration.
In this case, the hanging decoration is a Christmas stocking made from Swarovski crystal bicone beads. You can be sure this guest's gift will be treasured for years to come...
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SUBHEAD: We couldn't afford to take care of Mother Earth anymore. Excuse us while we turn the Pacific Ocean into a radioactive ashtray.
By Juan Wilson on 22 April 2014 for Island Breath -
Image above: Looks like fun! Poster for ride at General Electric's Universal Studios Hollywood theme park that features the sentient robot Megatron (the Decepticon) as he hunts down you and your family. From (http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/). Click to embiggen.
Well, it's officially Earth Day again - April 22nd - now forty-four years after the first Earth Day. As the website Earthday.org site states:
At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. "Environment" was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news...Earthday has devolved since, especially as our problems with the destruction of the Earth's environment have grown. I guess it is hard to keep up the good fight in the face of the decimation of your allies. In any case, this year on Earthday our progressive President, Barack Obama, is not attending any Earthday ceremonies.
Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center.
The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California...
As a result, on the 22nd of April, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies...
Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. "It was a gamble," Gaylord recalled, "but it worked."
Instead Obama is on his way to Japan to assure its right-wing president that the USA's Pacific Pivot is still on track to fulfill its promises: Contain China's military and economic expansion; deliver the Trans-Pacific Partnership (a corporate globalist takeover) and insure American military allies their full spectrum dominance of the Pacific Ocean. The demonstarion of which is the RIMPAC 2014 naval exercises this summer.
Oh yeah, this is the year of the 24th biannual Rim of the Pacific navel military exercises. That's the big military operation that will test coordination, communications, equipment, and weapons for over twenty Pacific Rim nations from Asia, Australia, North America, and South America.
Even Norway will attend this year. The whole shebang means the destruction of uncounted (only estimated) numbers of marine mammals, and other ocean mega-fauna. The US Navy and its nuclear aircraft carrier groups lead this parade of death into Pacific Ocean leading to its environmental destruction.
The USS Ronald Reagan
The US Navy announced in February that the USS Ronald Reagan will likely participate in RIMPAC 2014. This radiation contaminated ship may end up being the poster-child for this confluence of bad karma in the Pacific Ocean.
The USS Reagan was in the area of southern Japan in March of 2011 when the earthquake and following tsunami destroyed the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant. The Reagan steamed to a near offshore location to coordinate rescue efforts in Fukushima province. It was caught off-guard downwind of the three nuclear core meltdowns at Fiukshima and was severely damaged (along with its crew). The New York Post reported 12/22/13:
Toxic seawater was sucked into the ship's desalinization system, flowing out of its faucets and showers — still radioactive — and into the crew member's bodies. "We were probably floating in contaminated water without knowing it for a day and a half before we got hit by that plume," said Lindsay Cooper, whose career as a third-class petty officer ended five months after the disaster for health reasons.
Snow falling on Navy ship caused by Fukushima radioactive steam… "Is that aluminum foil I taste?" – Cooper, who worked up to 18 hours at a time on the flight deck loading supplies onto a steady stream of aid helicopters for four days, all the while drinking out of the two-gallon pouch of water hooked to her gear belt.
By the time the Reagan realized it was contaminated and tried to shift location, the radioactive plume had spread too far to be quickly outrun.
"And then we couldn't go anywhere. Japan didn't want us in port, Korea didn't want us, Guam turned us away. We floated in the water for two and a half months," until Thailand took them in, she said.
All the while crew members had been suffering from excruciating diarrhea.The USS Reagan had to go to a Navy drydock in Bremerton, Washington for radiation decontamination. It spent a year and a half in Washington before being returned to its home port of San Diego. There it has sat since. The crew that experienced Fukushima has been swapped out and the USS Reagan has been assigned to Yokosuka, Japan in 2015 after it is done taking part in RIMPAC 2014.
"People were s- -tting themselves in the hallways," Cooper recalled. "Two weeks after that, my lymph nodes in my neck were swollen. By July, my thyroid shut down."
What does RIMPAC 2014 American Hegemony, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Meltdown and TPP Corporate Globalism have in common?
They are all aspects of the same thing. They all depend on nuclear power and weapons.Japan, the third largest economy behind America and China cannot profitably run its heavy industry without nuclear power. Hitachi, Mistubishi, Toyota, Nissan et al, cannot afford to run their manufacturing operations without restarting Japan's nuclear plants.
RIMPAC 2014 American Hegemony
The USS Reagan is a Nimitz Class aircraft carrier leading on of those carrier groups that dominate theworld's oceans. Nimitz class ships are the largest warships ever built. each is powered with two General Electric Corporation pressurized water nuclear reactors. Other nuclear ships and subs accompany them. They are armed with nuclear weapons and bombs and use depleted uranium tipped shells in their cannons and machine guns.
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Meltdown
Fukushima Daiichi is a site of six General Electric boiling water reactors. They are gone but Japan has about 50 sites that have suspended operations. Right-wing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is trying to get them started against the will of the Japanese people who seem to have rejected nuclear power. I'm sure American President Barack Obama sympathizes with Abe and would like to get the nuclear power industry running again in Japan and expanding again in America.
TPP Corporate Globalism
The General Electric Corporation has a lot of manufacturing done for itself in Japan. It also is a major player in the Military Industrial Complex. But unlike many other arms "providers" (like Boeing, or General Dynamics or Ratheon) General Electric is also in the entertainment, leisure, and consumer industries. They own National Broadcasting Corporation, MSNBC, CNBC, Universal Studios, Universal Parks and Resorts, etc. The GE brand loves the TPP with its fascist corporate control of intellectual property, trade names and brands.
The nations participating in the TPP talks are many of the same players involved with roiling the Pacific Ocean with explosives and destructive energy waves through RIMPAC exercises. The TPP purpose is to protect the interests of corporations and their intellectual and otherwise controlled property rights above the mere interests of governments or their peoples.
How do you ensure those corporate rights and privileges - NUCLEAR POWER and NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Sorry Mother Earth. We just couldn't afford to take care of you anymore. Excuse us while we turn the Pacific Ocean into a radioactive ashtray.


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In Chapter 7 Happy Apple 11: Besties I talk about how the way we talk to and treat ourselves is directly linked to how we feel about ourselves. If you say nasty things to yourself, constantly put yourself down, starve yourself or abuse yourself with poor diet and personal hygiene, you're not going to feel very good. Most people treat their worst enemies to more consideration and kindness than they treat themselves. This is a way to bring this to your own attention. Following on from this Happy Apple, below is the Friendship Measure, of you to scale and monitor how you're treating yourself. Think of it as an intervention from Social Services for mistreatment. This form monitors changes in that treatment of yourself.


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Friends & Farmers began as many wonderful things do in the presence of delicious, local food and abundant community spirit. The seeds were planted in December 2011 at a community potluck held by Spring Creek Homesteading, a community nonprofit supporting local sustainability initiatives. At that potluck, community members brainstormed ideas for improving the community. A community-owned co-op was a very popular idea, and a separate group spun off to work on the project.
Over time a mission formed:
- To support the local economy by giving local producers a priority on store shelves
- To offer convenient, health and delicious locally prepared foods
- Inspire healthy eating habits through education and transparent labeling
- Draw the community together in an inviting atmosphere
Through the summer of 2012 we developed early drafts of bylaws and the membership program, making initial contacts with other cooperatives for advice (including Ben Sandel at CDS, Weaver's Way in Philadelphia, and East End in Pittsburgh). A local mural artist painted our logo, which we put to immediate use with our first promotional materials: a brochure, business cards, and t-shirts. We began tabling at local festivals and building our mailing list.
In the fall of 2012 we continued with community outreach and held a major fundraiser at Greenmoore Gardens, a farm owned by a steering committee member. Attendance exceeded capacity, and with ticket sales at just $10 a person we raised $1,100 for the Friends & Farmers Cooperative (half the ticket sales). Another community member held a fundraising dinner that raised $350.
We enlisted the Rural Development Law Clinic at Penn State University to assist us in choosing the legal entity for our incorporation. By our last meeting in December 2012, the steering committee had voted to incorporate as a cooperative. During the fall we also fit in a Skype call with the general manager of Weaver's Way, giving us an opportunity to discuss questions about membership, inventory, and business structure.
With help from the Rural Development Law Clinic, the cooperative incorporated in March 2013. The clinic reviewed our bylaws, oversaw our conversion to an Interim Board of Directors, and filed our incorporation paperwork. Representatives from the clinic noted that they had never worked with a more thorough group.
The cooperative has spent 2014 focused on outreach through events and education programs. We held three "Local on the Menu" fundraising events at Whiskers, Spats Café and Elk Creek Café + Aleworks. The cooperative hosted the inaugural Crop Mob, planting 9,000 garlic bulbs. Crop mobs offer community members a chance to go out to a farm to help farmers and producers with an overwhelming task that would otherwise take them days. State College Crop Mobs has now become its own organization.
Friends & Farmers took a big step in March 2014, launching its membership campaign with a kickoff party at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County. We were blown away by the initial support, amassing a large amount of members in the first three months of our membership campaign.
In the spring of 2014, two Friends & Farmers Interim Board Members were awarded scholarships to attend the 58th Annual Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference.
Our e-mail list has grown to more than 1,500 names, and over 1,700 people are following us on Facebook, which we have used to educate the community about co-ops and local food. We also have a Facebook, Twitter and Instagram presence.
Board elections on October 11, 2014.
November 28, 2014 was the launch of the Friends & Farmers Online Market.
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Applying for Housing
All persons/families interested in applying for housing at Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt must comply with the following requirements to be "considered for housing".
Applications may be downloaded from this website, picked up in person at the rental office located at 684 American-Bangor Rd, Bangor, PA 18013 or requested by phone at (610) 863-7626 during the business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Applicants must return the completed application in person, during the business hours by appointment only at the Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt office.
All of this information will be verified in accordinance with program regulations and requirements. Applicants will be required to sign appropriate forms authorizing management to verify any and all factors that affect the applicant's eligibility or the rent that the applicant will pay. All of this information may be released by HUD to other Federal, State and Local Agencies.
In the event the applicant is personally unable to complete the form, the applicant must provide the information to someone assisting in completing the form. The person assisting the applicant must sign and date the application, indicating that it was completed at the direction of the named applicant.
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Then He Opened Another Door
Monday, June 15, 2009
Last week, I accompanied Mary and Dhi to get their NBI clearance in Carriedo. It's a deja vu for me as it's also the week that I should be celebrating my 1st year in the real world, real life drama. So I waited for them. As usual, I have the inclination to get bored and impatient after few couple of minutes so Mary, being my angel these past few days, lent me her book. And I came across this passage from the book of Jeremiah 29:11.
"I know what I am planning for you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future."
Yes. Indeed, God never fails to guide His children. I love His miracles, the gifts we receive from Him are little surprises wrapped with swirls and ribbons, complete with His comforting embrace and love. So special are these gifts that we ought to thank and praise Him all the days of our lives. He again answered my prayers. I may have been so down in the dumps the past few weeks, but there came the light from high heavens.
I have long been anticipating the results of my application for Masters degree. The pain and agony of waiting for almost 4 months was unbearable. But in those 120-something days, I kept holding on. I was perpetually doubtful with my television production job. If it's worth it to be a work slave? No healthy work-life balance.
God might have seen my eyebags, poor health and weight loss. So He might have pitied me and blessed me now with such a big wonderful surprise. The results were released June 5, 2pm. Funny thing was at 2pm, there was an outage. Talk about suspense. Mary and Joy also came over to see the results, and to offer me love and hugs, just in case I don't make it. At 2:15, power's back and we went to check the website and downloaded the International Admission results in PDF file. The file has 16 pages. And my name was on the 15th page. Imagine us, scrolling page by page only to find out that my name was on the second to the last page?
I was screaming when I saw my two-letter surname. Literally screaming at the top of my lungs! Joy immediately hugged me, and Mary too. I'm jumping for joy, and was in tears. God is so good. Now, it's my turn to be good to Him.
I'm now in the process of compiling all documents and medical exams for the visa and scholarship. And mom's showing signs of separation anxiety as early as now.
Thank you to my closest friends who prayed for me. And thank You Lord, for EVERYTHING. Gaya nga ng sabi sa Rexona, I won't let You down :)
Posted by Jacqueline Uy at 7:27 PM
Labels: Faith, School, Taipei Life
2 comments
- Atty. Earl Louie Masacayan, LLM said...
WOW!!!! Congrats jackie!!! :)
nga pala, c selle, nasa UST na rin...
hehe ^_^
- 10:09 PM, June 15, 2009
- Jacqueline Uy said...
thank you earl :)
- 12:21 AM, June 17, 2009
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I find it difficult to accept some (or is it most?) of the things taught among believers today. We discuss issues of predestination only to satisfy our intellectual curiosity, you know, to search out, as it were, the secret things of the LORD which has not been revealed (Deuteronomy 29:29). And a lot of these have turned the body of Christ into fractured parts, that are divided along the lines of every conceivable section of biblical thought, taken too far, and losing it's complementary position in the midst of other doctrines (teachings) in the entire counsel of God.
Every doctrine of the word of God is a piece of the puzzle. No one piece is the entire puzzle. Just like no one believer or no one group is the entire body of Christ. The only way to understand God's word, without creating unnecessary factions in the body, is by putting every single teaching in scriptures, side by side, precept upon precept, fixing the puzzle as it were, in order to arrive at the image of Christ. If most of us believers will do this one thing, we will find more than 80% of our seeming differences resolved, without any extraordinary intervention.
Many of us are holding on to certain interpretations of God's word that excludes other factors stated in the same scriptures, but which we have willingly chosen to be blind to.
A candid check
I have a suggestion for you. Can you check what you or your group believe in the light of the rest of scriptures? Is there a clear rebuke from scriptures against the extreme you have taken certain interpretations you have of an aspect of God's word? Why would you not want to reexamine what you believe? Obviously traditions are very powerful, and people will rather die believing errors than allow the whole counsel of God's word to put them in order.
Take for instance the issue of predestination. I have wondered why it has always been discussed in the light of Esau and Pharaoh, which creates this nagging doubt in many believers, wondering whether they can ever be sure of their salvation. Yet, in those same scriptures, we see God saying some strong words to every one who believes in Him, which if we simply believe, we will experience the end result of what He said. Here are a few scriptures:
Ephesians 1:4-5 KJV
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: [5] Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
John 10:28-29 KJV
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. [29] My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Romans 8:28-29 KJV
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
The case of Esau
You see for yourself that these scriptures are not written for our debates, rather it is written for our understanding, which if we believe, we will receive the result He promised. The question of not been sure we have been predestinated or not really does not arise from these scriptures. Even in Esau's case, you only need to compare scriptures to see that the result of his life was his choice, as it is with the rest of us. Please compare Genesis 25:22-23 with Romans 9:10-14.
God's declaration of hatred against Esau happened after the fact. You will see that in Malachi 1:3. The only thing stated in Genesis was the fact that the elder shall serve the younger. And that is not strange as we see in the case of Joseph, who being the youngest after Benjamin, was served by his entire family, not for any wicked reason, but as Joseph himself said, to preserve a posterity (Genesis 45:7). Hence, the fact that God said the older (Esau) will serve the younger (Jacob) doesn't look like wickedness at all.
It was merely a matter of function, an office of divine assignment that Jacob was called into, to serve his own generation. Remember that age is not always the yardstick for a higher responsibility in God's programme. David was the last son of Jesse, forgotten in the fields with the family livestock, yet he was God's chosen king for Israel. And you know what I mean, while age could mean seniority, it is not always God's priority for determining who will lead.
What about Pharaoh?
Here is one rule we must always have in mind: while predestination is within God's province, decision (choice) is given to all of us, to allow every man to freely choose the course of his own life and the end that results as a consequence. I believe, according to God's word, that God knows the end from the beginning, but that is not a knowledge He shares with anyone (especially as it relates to the eternal fate of man) since it directly violates the condition necessary for man to choose freely.
Yet, we can know how we will end by simply believing His word of promise and obeying it. Those who don't believe and refuse to obey can also be sure of their end. Hence, it is not a matter of God determining a person to fail such that he has no choice in the matter; rather it is a matter of God equally giving us the opportunity to choose. Please note that 'whosoever' in John 3:16, which means anyone, is free to come to Jesus to believe, and scriptures emphatically declares that they shall be saved. In the same vein, anyone is free to refuse the call to salvation, and God's word is equally clear about the destiny of such a person (John 3:18, 36).
The fact that the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart was an action taken after a period of "longsuffering" (bearing with him in the hope of a change), which marks the giving up of a person "…to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient" (Romans 1:28 KJV). So we see in Romans 9:16-23, two types of vessels, vessels of wrath and vessels of mercy (v. 22-23), which are also called vessels unto dishonour and honour in verse 21. These are the two categories of people that God has determined. The analogy of the potter and the clay in verse 21 again reinforces the idea that we all have a choice in the matter. You are the clay, God is the potter; if you cooperate with Him, you will turn out a vessel of mercy (v.23), and if you don't, then you have chosen to be "…fitted for destruction" (v.22), a vessel of wrath.
Romans 9:19-20 KJV
"Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? [20] Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it , Why hast thou made me thus?"
The reason why you can't question God about the outcome of your life, as it says in verses 19 and 20 above, is that you have been made exactly as you have chosen. Yes, God is sovereign and He knows the end of all things, yet within the scope of our own human understanding, we enter into either of the two possible outcomes (vessel of mercy or wrath) simply by choice.
By faith, you can become a vessel of mercy like Paul and by unbelief, you can become a vessel of wrath like Pharaoh. Now look at this in Exodus concerning Pharaoh: "And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me." Exodus 10:3 KJV.
Now, let's be honest, if God determined Pharaoh to be destroyed, why was He asking him this question? Did you know that all the 10 plagues of God's wrath against Egypt were not just an arbitrary display of power, it was God giving Pharaoh the opportunity to choose what kind of vessel he will become? Even when Pharaoh finally released the Israelites, after the 10th plague – the death of his firstborn son and all first borns in Egypt – he still arose in anger to pursue them to the red sea, where he destroyed himself. So, we see that God gives everyone the opportunity to choose the outcomes of their lives.
What is your predestination?
If you have come to Jesus, you need to take God's word seriously, for all its worth. Why should you be clueless about how you will end when He has revealed in His word (unless you don't know) that He has "… chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love" (Ephesians 1:4). As you can see, the one who is saved already should read and learn that he has been chosen to be holy and blameless. This is God showing you "the good pleasure of his will" for you which if you believe, you are (then) "…predestinated… unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself…" (Ephesians 1:5)
It is your choice! Just as the new birth occurred by faith, the entire Christian life is by faith. That's why the scriptures say, the just shall live by faith, that is, the one who has been justified and declared righteous will continue in this state of righteousness only by faith. By believing that God has chosen me to be holy and blameless in Christ, that is how I am able to partake of His divine nature, and by that experience I confirm my predestination as a vessel of mercy and honour.
Once you believe, it will produce the effects mentioned in John 10:28-29 and Romans 8:28-29. Jesus spoke so strongly and it is only for those who believe. What will be the proof of my faith? That which His predestination was designed to produce in me must then be seen by men (Matthew 5:16).
Matthew 5:16 KJV "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Remember in Ephesians 1:4-5, God's predestination will produce holiness of life. It is not your works but His own works done beforehand (Ephesians 2:10), which your total trust and rest in the Saviour will make manifest. So the works that God has already done before the foundation of the world actually gets done in our lives as we believe; and those are the good works we do as a result of His new life in us. (Titus 2:7, 14; 3:8, 14, 2 Timothy 3:17, Hebrews 10:24, James 3:13, 1 Peter 2:12).
If you are still postponing the time of your salvation, the only thing you can be sure of is the outcome related to your current condition of sin, and not a future condition of righteousness. You cannot expect to receive the consequence of a life that you have not yet chosen. So, "…To day if ye will hear his (Jesus') voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation." (Hebrews 3:15 KJV – parentheses mine). The only time you are sure of choosing heaven is when you have chosen Jesus. He is standing at the very door of your heart now, waiting for you to open to Him (Revelation 3:20). Let's pray together:
Lord, I am willing to open to you. Please come into my life now and make me whole. I repent and forsake my sin and I receive and embrace your righteousness. Help me to trust you and take you at your words. Let me live henceforth with the certainty that comes with your new life in me. Thank you Lord. In Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
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I can't wait to return to Two Holt and take pictures of the new land. But until then I will share the realtor's picture which doesn't really show the lot itself--it shows the view from the lot.
Watershed Victory!
Remember when I shared here about our problems trying to build with the steep watershed restrictions in our Mirror Lake area? One of our options was to purchase the lot behind us that had been inherited by two elderly brothers and just recently put on the market to add to our footprint. But they wanted entirely too much for that lot. Tamara, a friend of ours, suggested, "Go walk around the other guy's property seven times...think Joshua and Jericho." Well, guess what? We made that offer and after a bit of discussion it was accepted. I was quite shocked! It appears the new owners had no connection to Highlands and just wanted to sell it quickly. So Two Holt will soon boundary Hickory Hill Road and Wyanoak Road, the road behind it. Yes, we're still restricted to building on and/or covering 12% of our land, but now we can build the exact addition we want and a driveway up to it and we don't have to destroy the existing driveway and parking area. And owning the lot ensures no one will ever build behind Two Holt--so we will continue to enjoy the privacy and quiet solitude.
I can't wait to return to Two Holt and take pictures of the new land. But until then I will share the realtor's picture which doesn't really show the lot itself--it shows the view from the lot.
So the next couple of weeks will bring a flurry of activity in closing this land deal. I surely am missing our little cottage, but I probably won't be able to return to Two Holt until the end of May.
A Short R & R Trip
After I worked all day Wednesday, Phil picked me up at school and we headed to Highlands. We walked into Two Holt around 9:00 p.m., turned on the heat to get the place nice and toasty, and went to bed a little after 10:00.
How wonderful it is to wake up in Highlands! The hickory trees are a vibrant yellow and the red maples throughout the town are showing off, too.
The picture below shows still more hickory yellows at Two Holt. I think I know why they named this Hickory Hill Road.
The town planning and development code official, Josh, came by to see us on Thursday and, together, we started scrambling to find the space for the new bedroom/bath and drive-in basement we are hoping to add. Two Holt sits directly across the road from Mirror Lake and this little town surely protects its natural resources! We are under strict watershed restrictions and can only cover 12% of our land--that includes rock paths, driveway, parking area, house, covered deck--any impervious surface. Josh told us that the state legislature very recently decided to allow gravel to pass as a permeable surface. We can replace our parking area with gravel and gain enough of a footprint for the addition.
Phil and I bought new Highlands sweatshirts while shopping downtown. I love the little shops on Main Street. Each has its own unique storefront look.
Friday morning after a hot breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits, Phil went to work. He raked and raked and raked even as the leaves kept falling...
He blew the leaves off the roof and cleaned out the gutter.
Late that morning, Don Cook came by to bring us the plans he has been working on for Two Holt's addition. We looked and dreamed...
Late Friday afternoon, Phil and I set off to see the Shadow of the Bear just a few minutes from downtown Highlands. From mid-October to early November, between 5:30 and 6:15 on sunny days, the autumn sun setting behind Whiteside Mountain causes a shadow resembling a bear to be cast over the valley. People come from all over to see "the bear" and today was no different. I met people from Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida today while waiting for the bear.
Phil and I shivered in the 38 degree cold weather and waited for the sometimes elusive bear to appear. Around 5:30, we saw what we called "the shadow of the turtle."
10 minutes later it morphed into what we called "the shadow of the hippo."
At 5:45...look who showed up! The bear!
And just to prove that we really were there and didn't just copy someone else's photograph (*wink, wink*), here's Phil, me and the bear.
After watching the bear for a few minutes, we said goodbye to everyone there and made the short drive back up Hwy 64 to Highlands. We stopped by a favorite little restaurant for calzones.
We spent the evening warming up in cozy Two Holt. And boy-oh-boy, later that night our electric blanket was much appreciated as the night time temperatures plunged to 24 degrees!
I always sleep with the front window of our bedroom uncovered so the sun coming up over the mountain wakes me up. I smile each morning as the soft sunshine begins to filter through and gently strokes my face. Saturday morning we decided to use blueberries we had in the freezer to make blueberry turnovers for breakfast. Yum!
We ventured out long enough for a short drive and an even shorter visit to the grocery store for a few items. We enjoyed watching the falling leaves when we returned.
Phil and I emptied and washed the garden pots and the window box. Friday night's freeze killed all the colorful annuals which had filled the pots with color for months. We left two garden pots of hostas and one pot of brunnera which will, hopefully, return next spring.
We decided to use more of the blueberries in the freezer and baked two cobblers. We kept one for us and took one over to our neighbors across the street, Clem and Carolyn. Then we settled in for a night of Auburn football.
Sunday morning we drove into town to worship with our Highlands church family at First Baptist Church. I cannot even begin to tell you how much we love these people!
After having blueberry cobbler for lunch and sadly packing up to head back to Alabama, we said goodbye to Two Holt. BUT we plan to be back in two weeks!
Phil & Sharon
Married 40 years and hoping to enjoy many more!
December 2019


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|Working Group I: The Scientific Basis
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In-situ measurement programmes have found linkages between
CCN concentrations and both drizzle and cloud droplet reff in marine
stratocumulus (cf., Hudson and Yum, 1997; Yum and Hudson, 1998). Moreover, several
studies have contrasted the microstructure of polluted and clean clouds in the
same airshed (e.g., Twohy et al., 1995; Garrett and Hobbs, 1995) while others
have linked seasonal variations in drop concentrations and reff with
seasonal variations in CCN (Boers et al., 1998). Indeed, recent studies by Rosenfeld
(1999, 2000) show a dramatic impact of aerosols on cloud precipitation efficiency.
Until recently, evidence of the impact of aerosols on cloud albedo itself has
been confined primarily to studies of ship tracks (e.g., Coakley et al., 1987;
Ferek et al., 1998; Ackerman et al., 2000) although some other types of studies
have indeed been done (e.g., Boers et al., 1998). However, new analyses have
not only identified changes in cloud microstructure due to aerosols but have
associated these changes with increases in cloud albedo as well. An example
of this, from Brenguier et al. (2000), can be seen in Figure 5.6, which displays
measured cloud reflectances at two wavelengths for clean and polluted clouds
examined during ACE-2. Thus, our understanding has advanced appreciably since
the time of the SAR and these studies leave little doubt that anthropogenic
aerosols have a non-zero impact on warm cloud radiative forcing. An estimate
of the forcing over oceans (from satellite studies) ranged from -0.7 to -1.7
Wm-2 (Nakajima et al., 2001).
For cirrus clouds, much of both the observational and theoretical support for indirect forcing by anthropogenic aerosols has been recently summarised in the report on the impact of aviation-derived aerosols on clouds (Fahey et al., 1999). There is a remarkably consistent upward trend in cirrus fractional cloudiness in areas of high air traffic over the last two decades observable, in at least broad outline, in both ground-based and satellite databases (Fahey et al., 1999). The suggested increase in cirrus cloud cover of about 4% since 1971 is much larger than can be attributed to linear-shaped contrails, with the resulting implication that aviation emissions are perturbing high altitude cloud amount. While purely meteorological trends (i.e., increasing upper atmospheric water vapour, changing circulation patterns) and/or increases associated with surface-based emissions cannot be excluded as a possible cause for these trends, these observations are very suggestive of a perturbation from aviation emissions.
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About Us
Why 'Antidote'?
The Art World doesn't do itself many favours sometimes, it has a reputation for pretentiousness and snobbery which is exactly what we're not.
'The Antidote' is what we wanted to be to counter that negativity and unapproachability. We have a very uncomplicated and deconstructed way of building a relationship with our clients when it comes to helping them choose what art suits their personality and their home.


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I had same work with an old PowerBuilder 8 application maintenance and upgrade. While trying to add OLE control to a windows PB constantly crashed. PB and Windows XP reinstall didn't helped. I found a hint here http://brucearmstrong.wordpress.com/2007/07/10/problems-using-activex-controls/
In short:
1. Download Process Monitor
2. Add filter to pb80.exe process and path that begins with HKCR\CLSID
3. Try to add OLE with PB (make it crash)
4. Find last entry that ends with Control, search this CLSID with regedit
5. Reregister dll You found.
In my case it was regsvr32 %systemroot%\system32\mstscax.dll
Problem solved.


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I decided to call this – Bold & Bright Baby Quilt. It is already listed in my etsy shop. I've wanted to have quilts in there all along but this is the first finish without an intended recipient. :)
Love all that puckery goodnes!
The snow has been coming down all last night and this morning – I love how still and calm it is outside as the snow insulates the ground. I also love how bright it is! Open the curtains and there is plenty of light for great pictures. We've had about 6 inches accumulate so far :) I was also reminded of the inconveniences of snow – messy roads, our van was piled high and I couldn't find the scraper (I did find my gloves), and it takes longer to do the usual. . . oh well – it's beautiful :)
As Promised
I decided to call this – Bold & Bright Baby Quilt. It is already listed in my etsy shop. I've wanted to have quilts in there all along but this is the first finish without an intended recipient. :)
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Beautiful! Such a fun, joyful color scheme! So did you applique the little squares onto the big? It looks great!
Wow, that is beautiful!! My kind of quilt! I'm so jealous it's snowing too!!
this is so so cute! I love the box in a square design! What a lucky baby :)
OMG it's so beautiful! love the colors and quilting~!
The quilt is adorable! Don't you just love the first snows of the season?! We forget how wonderfully silent the fluffy white stuff is. . . ! That & a squashy wonderful quilt. . . all in the same post. . . ! :-)
xo, Bren
it's beautiful, amy! i can't wait for that first snow.
the quilt is absolutely gorgeous. it will make some little baby out in the world very happy, i'm sure!
gorgeous! simply gorgeous!
That is gorgeous! I love it.
Such a cute quilt!
The quilt is amazing!! And I'm jealous of your snow!
it's so beautiful! did you use a pattern?
I love it Amy! You really did a great job on this quilt. I have seriously been thinking about doing a similar quilt, but big this time. Yeah, so many ideas and all I want to do right now is play with photoshop. I need to get to sewing again!
That is SO beautiful! Will you really be able to part with it?


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A Brief History of Social Security
The term "social security" originally described any program intended to help people with limited financial resources. These people can include the poor, the physically disabled, the mentally ill and the elderly. European trade guilds had the first such programs, with government sponsored "poor laws" coming later.
The first widespread social security program in the United States was Civil War veteran pensions. Initially, payments were given to Union veterans who had been disabled in battle or to the widows of Union soldiers (Confederate veterans and their families were not given pensions). The program was then expanded to include any disabled Union veterans, whether they had been injured in the war or not. This was a huge program -- in 1894, more than a third of the money the federal government spent went to military pensions [ref].
The Great Depression of the 1930s brought into sharp focus the need for a comprehensive system to provide enough money to the poor and elderly so that they could live independently. Millions of Americans had no job or couldn't earn enough money to feed their families. In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in as President with the Depression in full swing. He proposed an idea known as social insurance. This idea would eventually develop into the Social Security system of today.
In 1934, Roosevelt formed the Committee on Economic Security (CES). The committee, based on Roosevelt's social-insurance idea (which was already in use in almost three dozen countries in Europe), drew up a plan that would allow workers to place a small percentage of their pay into an aggregate account. Later, when they retired, they would draw money out of that account to help them meet their monthly expenses. The Social Security Act (SSA) became a law in 1935.
Over the decades, the U.S. government has adjusted the SSA retirement-assistance system to cope with changes in the population and the economic situation. Among other changes, families of workers were made eligible to receive payments; cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, were added so that Social Security benefits could increase along with inflation without requiring a major act of Congress; and disability provisions were added to the program.
For more information on Social Security and related topics, check out the links below.
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- http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/fed_prog/aboutsocial-security/ aboutsocial-security.htm
- http://apmp.berkeley.edu/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=162
- http://www.cepr.net/publications/facts_social_security.htm
- http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/05/07/bush.radio.ap/index.html
- http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/05/20/social.security.ap/index.html
- http://www.socialsecurity.gov/history/briefhistory3.html
- http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/ssa-hbk.htm


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Explore the stunning beauty of Blue Lagoon Island on a two-wheeled, all-terrain, self-balancing Segway. Begin with a 30-minute scenic boat ride through Nassau's harbor, followed by a brief orientation and safety training session. You will be amazed at how easy it is to maneuver your transporter across pathways and sandy beaches to get to the best areas of Blue Lagoon Island. Our knowledgeable and fun guides keep you safe and informed as you cruise to see historic sites on the island, learning about island folklore, native foods and plants, and our diverse marine life, including stingrays, sharks, dolphins and sea lions.
Your one-hour tour culminates with a visit to The Tower, with its magnificent views of the surrounding turquoise waters, and a Segway skill-challenge. Your guided tour also includes a rental locker for small personal items. Enjoy a delicous grilled lunch, time for shopping or enjoying the beach before or after your segway tour. Purchase any number of fun activities found on the island, including photos with the animals, water sports, play passes, beach shade bundles, snorkeling and more. Enjoy free access to our animal facility to view southern stingrays, bottled nose dolphins and California sea lions in their all-natural marine mammal habitat.


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- 4 beds
- 4.5 baths
- $750,000 price
- Half Baths: 1
- Square Feet: 810 sqft
- Lot Size: 6183 acres
- Status: Active
This private country compound consists of a main home with 2 bedrooms + den 2.5 baths, a 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house and a caretaker's quarters that is a separate 1 bedroom home (which could be converted to 3 bedrooms). The estate consists of over 6,000 m2 of land planted with avocados and fruit trees, offering privacy and tranquility. The home is reached by a semi-private cobblestone road with the front entry of the property being gated and the entire compound fully fenced. Sufficient open space exists for development of additional casitas if desired.The primary home is new and is a masterpiece of hand-laid stone and woodbeam architectural styling. Like a marketing creation from Restoration Hardware, the interior is decorated and designed for comfort and entertainment. The main living/dining/kitchen area is entirely open with exposed beamwork and has 2-story vaulted ceilings, creating a lodge atmosphere. The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace is a focal point of this area. Both bedrooms also enjoy stone fireplaces for warmth and décor. The main kitchen has new professional-grade stainless steel appliances juxtaposed with beautiful hand-painted tilework and natural parota cabinetry and countertops. Doors and windows throughout the home are custom-designed to offer natural air and light circulation, have screens, as well as security when not in residence. The entire home opens to a large covered porch that spans the south side of the home, offering beautiful views of the grounds and foliage.Relaxation and entertainment are the hallmark of this stunning home. The outdoor kitchen and adjoining patio provide the ideal venue for entertaining friends and family. A covered wet-bar/BBQ area with abundant work surfaces is ideal for the outdoor chef. There is also a covered sitting area with its own stone-covered fireplace for those chilly evenings to sip a hot tottie.Systems of the house include new plumbing and on-demand hot water systems, generator, full laundry/storage room with stack washer/dryer and abundant storage rooms/spaces throughout the property. Satellite TV (U.S.) with 3 meter parabolic, telephone with wireless internet throughout the main home, and 2-car covered parking. The property is connected to City water and sewer. This is an ideal summer retreat, retirement home or potential boutique hotel investment opportunity, being only 10 minutes' walk to San Sebastian town center and 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta.
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Courtesy of: Guadalajara Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: +52 (33) 3627- 6437
Listing Agent: Tania Segura
Updated: 13th February, 2017 1:51 AM.
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What You Ought To Know About Investing
Real estate investing is something you should learn a little bit about before you get started with it. The time it takes to get into it won't be that long if you have good information. If this seems like something you'd enjoy learning about, this article will give you the tips you need to start out.
Keep an accountant on speed dial. You can be aware of tax laws and current taxation; however, there are many variables to keep in mind. A good accountant, that understands and keeps abreast of tax laws, can be an invaluable asset. Your success with investing can be made or broken by your approach to taxes.
Speak with fellow real estate investors. It is important that you get the advice of investors who are more experienced than you. It can be quite useful to have a couple of friends who know a lot about investing in real estate. You can find many others through the Internet. Attend some meetings and join some forums.
Location is a big part of real estate. You might be looking at a fabulous home that isn't worth much due to the neighborhood it is in. Location is one of the most important aspects of real estate.
Do not use your emergency savings or day-to-day personal cash when investing in real estate. When you invest in real estate, you'll often not be able to access the money for a while. You do not want your investment property to put your personal life in a pinch.
Be sure that you have expert help. Before bidding on properties, take the time to speak with someone with experience in the business. Try speaking with a real estate appraiser or agent. Speaking to a professional in this area can only help when trying to make a decision.
Don't expect to get rich overnight in real estate investment. On the contrary, it may take up to a decade for your investments to really pay off and many new to the business fail to realize this. With some exceptions, you need to be in the position to hold your properties before seeing any major profits.
Be careful not to lose focus during a bidding war. Bidding wars get people emotionally charged up. That can lead to bad mistakes like paying too much for a home or bidding against yourself. Remember, the numbers never lie. Stick to your initial numbers and bow out when the price goes over them.
Make sure to keep money saved to pay mortgage when there is a vacancy on your properties. Having funds designated for this purpose allows you to rest easy in the knowledge that you can pay the mortgage while searching for a new tenant.
Now it shouldn't be too bad when you get started with real estate investing. You just have to make it a point to put what you went over here into practice. When you do this will be easy for you to work with and you'll get all of the benefits that come along with this sort of thing.…


text: beshears #1 Posted March 17, 2019 If you have been on the Fascination within the past year, and had a room on deck 5, what would you say this deck would be the closet to, other than getting of the ship? 🙂 I was thinking we were on deck 7, but my TA informed me we were on deck 5. 😞 Maybe it won't be too bad getting to the other decks. 🙂 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites