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Should you guarantee your life insurance policy to age 121? It depends. A shorter guarantee period is not for everyone. The appropriate age for the guarantee period is dependent on many factors including comfort level, risk tolerance, and potential premium savings. Many guaranteed universal life insurance products available for purchase today allow for death benefit … Continue reading


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Virginia looks to fill voids, repeat as Coastal champ
By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
College football coaches facing tough adversary: uncertainty
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The Latest: UVA president predicts no normal football season
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USC invests in supporting Helton rather than replacing him
By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2020 03:05 PM EDT
Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits
By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 05, 2020 04:18 PM EST
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues
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Perkins' brilliant Virginia run ends with Orange Bowl loss
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Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl
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Cavs try to take 'next step' in Orange Bowl against Gators
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Florida-Virginia bowl matchup: 'a lot of orange and blue'
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Orange Bowl to pit Florida against Virginia
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Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl
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No. 3 Clemson tops No. 22 Virginia 62-17 for ACC title
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No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title
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Clemson's Swinney, Cavs' Mendenhall on similar ACC paths
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Stout defenses could play role in outcome of ACC title game
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Clemson, Virginia ACC title game features bevy of playmakers
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Virginia views matchup vs No. 3 Clemson as 'opportunity'
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No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia after next step in ACC game
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Posted on November 24 2017
Some of Boca Do Lobo's most distinctive creations are their collection of safes. Built with strength and with character, these are designs created to impress as well as to protect. The Millionaire collection is one of the most rich collections of luxury safes in the world.
Influenced by the California Gold Rush and the "Forty-niner's", this safe was designed and built to make an impression and deliver an unmatched experience. The collection offers everything from a jewellery safe to a watch safe – they have watch winders too – and wall safes.
For the major people who buy this product, their reason for doing so is simple: this is a design that is purpose crafted to create an impact. Not only do these serve a highly valued purpose, but they are amazing pieces in their own right.
The Millionaire Safe is the jewel of the collection: with lockable drawers and a whole structure in brass coated mahogany dipped in gold, this piece is one of indisputable value. The opening handle draws was inspired in Portuguese history, the era of maritime discoveries, resembling a vessel ship's wheel.
The Millionaire Watch Winder is the small version of this design: a key safe with its influence heavily rooted in the past, this product is perfect for protecting anything from jewellery to small treasures within its beautiful design.
The Silver Millionaire is a customised version of this design: designed for people living the high lifestyle, this product is perfect for cigars, wines and whiskeys, jewellery and all manner of other treasures.


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Michael N. Marcus discusses writing, editing, design, publishing, marketing, language, culture, politics, food and other things.
This blog started in 2008, was on hiatus for the summer and fall of 2017, and restarted in December. Michael took time away from blogging for much of 2019 and 2020 to write books.
We publish on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in most weeks.
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Last night was filled with interruptions at the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Public college students in Illinois are being split into two separate and unequal tracks, according to new research released today. A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce showed white students are disproportionately represented at se ...Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — New research uncovers the instability faced by Indiana youth in foster care, and the resulting negative outcomes experienced during their transition to adulthood. Fostering Youth Transitions, a data brief released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, showed that moving in ...Read More
ALBANY, N.Y. — A new study shows that selective public colleges nationwide admit disproportionately low numbers of black and Latino students, while receiving more funding per student. The study, from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, found that all 41 states th ...Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico veteran joined other former service members in signing on to a letter asking Congress to pass legislation that would conserve land and water in a number of states. Brett Myrick of Gila traveled to Washington, D. C., with the veterans' group to support nine bi ...Read More
DENVER — Children's advocates are sounding the alarm about a recent proposal by the Trump administration that would make it easier to deny immigrants green cards by expanding the definition of what it means to be a "public charge," or dependent on government programs. Anya Rose, policy analy ...Read More
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My Final Post About 2017
It's been a long time since either Annie and I have posted on the blog. But we are back after all the holiday shenanigans – yay!
I wanted to do dedicated posts on the different things I did at the end of the year – Seattle, roadtrip from Seattle to Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Universal Studios, my coworker's wedding, and all that jazz. However, I feel that that all happened in 2017, and I'm ready to leave 2017 behind. So this is my final post about the last bits and pieces of 2017.
My coworker's wedding
I hadn't been to a wedding since I was in the second grade, so I was very excited when my coworker invited me to his and also gave me a plus one! Steve (my coworker) is my pseudo-manager, and we're quite close because he's such a kind and easygoing guy. Before I officially joined his team at work, I was having a hard time on another team. He told his wife Kerry about my situation, and without hesitation she came to my defense and shouted, "We're going to help her write a strongly worded letter to HR! What's her email?" I love the both of them very much.
The world knew it was a special day because it was also the first time in the winter of 2017-2018 that it snowed.
One of my best friends, Paloma, lives in Seattle and has been asking me when I'll move there. I visited her for a couple of days before we drove down to Los Angeles. We had to drive down to Los Angeles because her dog Kai is terrified of flights, and Paloma's mom wanted the entire family together for the holidays. So we drove down.
It's my second time visiting Seattle, and I don't think I'm ready to move to Seattle just yet. Maybe I have to visit Pal a third time so Seattle and I can vibe a little more.
Roadtrip from Seattle to Los Angeles
I wanted to see what roadtripping was like because I would like to roadtrip across America one day. It is exhausting. We spent 4 days and 3 nights driving down from Seattle.
The first day we had to drive 9 hours, and was only compounded my the fact that a train derailed between Seattle and Portland and we had to take a detour that delayed us about 4 hours. We drove about 5-6 hours the following three days. Every night we would arrive at wherever we were staying and crashed.
We only got to really do one thing: check out Hearst Castle.
Do I still want to roadtrip across America? Yes. Yes I do.
Los Angeles
It was around the time that we got back to LA that my other best friend Vaishali also came back. She spent two years in Malaysia as part of Fulbright. We spent a day chilling out and decided to check out the Infinity Mirrors exhibit at the The Broad.
I didn't take many pictures that day, but there is a video:
Universal Studios
My relationship with my sister is getting better as the years pass! If you knew the weird relationship I had with my sister, you'd be excited for me.
We didn't have a fight at all this time around, and she even invited me to hang out with her and her boyfriend Jason at Universal Studios on Christmas Eve! (insert background noise Whaaaat?!)
I haven't been to an amusement park since I was in high school. It was so much fun! We experienced Harry Potter World, Whoville, Despicable Me… Most of all, I'm happy that my sister and I are getting better every single day.
Now (2018)
If you read my previous post on what was going on in my life, you probably figured out by now that 2017 was inexplicably rough for me. Being around my friends and family at the end of the year was good for my soul though, and I'm starting out in 2018 with lighter feet and happier thoughts.
I am focusing on three words this year:
- Openness – I consider myself a pretty open person, except I become much more defensive and guarded when it comes to meeting potential romantic partners. That's hard, but I'm working on it.
- Intentional – This year I want to do things that (1) bring me happiness and excitement, and (2) will help my future in some shape or form. For example:
- Continue listening to podcasts because it expands my knowledge and keeps me curious.
- Build more content on my YouTube channel. I really enjoy making videos. There will be more adventures, travel, beauty, food… I'm very excited!
- Streamline and build more content on the blog – Annie and I will talk more about this in next week's post.
- Spontaneous – I'm turning 25 this year, but I feel like I have a good head on my shoulders and have a bright future. I think I'm a fun person, but in a weird fun kind of way because I feel like I have to be a responsible person all the damn time. I want to let loose a little more this year. SO FAR: One of my roommates and I are going to take pole dancing classes. All my roommates and I are going to learn to ski next week. Eeks!
There are lots of things in store this year coming from me ~ I hope you come along for the ride!
What are you guys looking forward to this year?


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Berber Gold Pure Argan Oil - the Finest Argan Oil on the Planet
Agua Dulce, CA -- (SBWire) -- 12/07/2012 --Berber Gold pure argan oil, is the culmination of a little Berber boy's vision and his dream. The vision that inspired the creation of Berber Gold is the uplifting the Berber nation and freeing them from the squalor, poverty and illiteracy that is their daily lot. More specifically, it is the Berber women, who need the support more than anyone else. This vision is not just idle words or lofty, ivory tower ideas and verbiage. No. This vision has a practical solution to the Berber Nation's intolerable situation.
The solution is Liquid Gold. Liquid gold is what the Berber call the oil extracted from the fruit of the argan tree. By selling pure argan oil to world-wide consumers, the company supplies much needed employment to the Berber women as well as returning 10% of profit back to the Berber women/s Co-Op. These funds will be used to upgrade the living standards of the tribes by building infra-structure, medical care facilities, roads etc. Another generous portion goes toward the reforestation of the argan tree.
Berber Gold pure argan oil's mission is to offer the American consumer 100% pure, Certified Organic, virgin argan oil. With the growing trend to dilute, mix and blend argan oil with cheaper oils, the consumer is left to the mercy of unscrupulous merchants. Not so with Berber Gold. Being Berber themselves allow them to deal directly with the Berber women's co-op. and get the best and the purest argan oil at an unbelievable affordable price.
About Berber Gold
Hafid al Hourti, a Moroccan Berber and myself, Danny Bravin, a rancher from California, have teamed up to create Berber Gold. We have our Berber men in Morocco, Brahim and Omar, who are there to supervise the entire process to assure top quality.
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text: AMSTERDAM/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European competition commission is gearing up to charge Google with giving unfair prominence to its own apps like search and maps in supplementary software licensing deals it strikes with mobile phone makers running its Android operating system, four sources familiar with the process said on Monday.Google generated an estimated $11 billion (9.73 billion euros) last year from sales of ads running on Android phones featuring Google apps. Android has become the dominant software in recent years, running most of the world's smartphones.If the EU were to find Google guilty of market abuse it could lead to a fine of up to $7.4 billion or 10 percent of 2015 revenue, while forcing it to change its business practices.EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Monday her agency's probe centers on the use of exclusive contracts which enable phone firms to run Google's own apps and not necessarily on demands they bundle in a complete set of Google apps such as Search, Maps and Gmail and its Google Play app store on phones.For while Android is open source software that gives device makers the freedom to build and run their own software, the vast majority of European phones run a standard package of software and Google apps that must be licensed from Google, according to data from Strategy Analytics, a technology market research firm."Our concern is that by requiring phone makers and operators to pre-load a set of Google apps, rather than letting them decide for themselves which apps to load, Google might have cut off one of the main ways that new apps can reach customers," Vestager said at a regulatory conference in Amsterdam."We are looking into the question of tying, but tying in itself is not necessarily a problem," she added in response to a question about whether the EU had narrowed its list of concerns over Android."It depends on how it's made but that is part of our investigation, which as I said, is not done yet," she said, giving no further hints on the timing of when her agency might expand its charge sheet against Alphabet Inc's


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New, smaller Wood River fire truck ready for custom-built additions
WOOD RIVER — A new, custom-built apparatus is taking shape and will soon be the newest addition to Wood River Fire Department.
A 2017, Ford F550 Chassis, purchased through a state bid for $52,337, recently arrived at the city's fire station to have a rescue body and skid unit added. Once it is put together, the apparatus will give Wood River firefighters a smaller-yet-efficient option for their fire-fighting fleet.
"The truck will be modified for our use, and is designed to cut costs as a less expensive option to run," Wood River Fire Chief Brendan McKee told the Telegraph.
McKee said the custom-built body will be about another six weeks.
Truck equipment vendor Knapheide is to manufacture the body in Quincy, Illinois for it to then arrive at their center in St. Louis, where the body will be installed on the truck thereafter.
A $10,000 partial payment was also made by the city to HMA Fire, LLC for the expected skid unit.
Costs for truck radios and a few other needs are still to be solidified. McKee estimated a total price tag of the completed apparatus around $110,000 to $115,000.
The completed truck is intended to be easier to maneuver, save in fuel costs and aid in extending the lifespan of the three fire-fighting trucks the department currently uses. McKee also said a benefit of the soon to be street-ready truck is the Ford model can be serviced locally, saving time and money.
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Source: AFA Singapore
Singapore is the next scheduled venue for the 2013 AFA following the one held in Jakarta, Indonesia recently. For visitors who intend to visit the festival repeatedly, there is currently an ongoing early bird promotion that runs till 28 September 2013. Interested parties who make an early reservation for the VIP package (effectively giving them 3 days' worth of access) will see S$30 discounted from the package price.
Tickets are available for Exhibition and Stage Access and packages for 3 days' worth of access are available in 3 different categories.
Further details are available at the links below which will direct you to the official site for Singapore's AFA 2013.
At this moment, there are still no news or updates on what or whether exclusive Gundams will make an appearance there.


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The Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Sector which includes Maverick County has experienced a significant rise in the number of family units arrested throughout the sector this fiscal year as compared to last year.
Up to the month of March family units detained through the sector have increased by 636 % as compared to the same time period in 2018.
During the fiscal year 2019 (up to March) there have been 8,401 family units apprehended as compared to 2018 which had 1,141 an increased difference of 7,260.
This increase has created a crisis throughout the Del Rio Sector which has led to the catch and release of hundreds of undocumented immigrants, something not done since 2014. Federal ICE Detention Centers are full to capacity and the problem continues to grow,
U.S. Border Patrol processing and detention centers are not designed to house the current numbers of families and small children that USCBP is encountering.
Due to capacity issues and the ongoing humanitarian crisis nationwide, Border Patrol has begun identifying detainees for potential release with a notice to appear for their immigration hearings.
During the month of February 2019, the Del Rio Sector saw a 497 % increase in Family Unit Apprehensions as compared to the same month in 2018 going from 933 apprehensions to 5,569.


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Applications are recently offered from Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank PPCBL Jobs 2017 Current Openings. Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited is currently looking to recruit the dynamic, energetic and well disciplined applicants are required to apply for the following vacancy which is named as (VP/DY Head-Team Leader SME) is the vacant situation which requires to be filled before the given deadline. For both these posts the overall qualification which is required include MBA, MA Economics M.com, MPA from HEC recognized university is required to apply for this post with at last 10 years post qualification expertise and 5 years experience in similar sector in a bank of any financial institute is required. Age limit should be 35-50 years is required. Attractive salary packages negotiable depending on the qualification and expertise of applicants will be given. Hope so you will get the all details properly and now its turn to discuss its applying method.
PPCBL is abbreviated as Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited is the well known bank lying in Punjab and was established in 1924 having the dense network of 151 branches in Punjab province. Te bank provides all the banking facilities to the customers and satisfy them with loyalty and with their great services. Being a Govt bank it offers Govt jobs of different educational levels.
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Affliction PBR Ranked Tee
$44.99 $23.99
Slim fit men's tee, crew neck collar, short sleeves, applique fabric detail, distress treatment, 50% cotton/50% polyester, machine wash cold.
It's all in the details with the Miser 50/50 tee by Affliction. A handcrafted applique fabric piece adorns this premium t-shirt for one-of-a-kind appeal. A burning red eagle emblem adds a pop of color for an intense look.


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The Master Gardener Program in Kenosha County started in 1994. Over 238 people have been trained since that time, and there are currently 46 certified Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) for 2019.
In 2018, Kenosha County Master Gardener Volunteers reported 3508.75 hours of community service, worth a value of over $84,210.
* using the current estimated dollar value of volunteer time in Wisconsin of $24.69 per hour, from Independent Sector.
Featured Projects
Teach Kids to Garden
Kenosha County Master Gardener Volunteers engaged over 360 kids with gardening and nature-based activities as part of Kenosha Parks Alliance summer program. Many of the youth involved in activities live in apartments or had no access to a garden. One MGV states, "Our program allowed them to experience gardening and to gain a better understanding of how food is grown."
Grow School Garden
MGVs provide year-round garden activities and education at Curtis Strange Elementary. The school staff is very supportive of this project which is aligned with state Science standards. Alison Iglehart (teacher) "The Master Gardener program at Curtis Strange Elementary School gives students and staff the opportunity to work together to plant, grow, and taste their hard work. We are lucky to have this opportunity to learn and grow together in our community."
Remove Invasive Plant Species from Natural Area
MGVs assist other organizations and agencies remove invasive plant species at the Chiwaukee Prairie, one of the largest prairie complexes in the state and the most intact coastal wetland in southeastern Wisconsin. The prairie is also a recognized National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. MGVs educate groups and visitors to the park about prairie restoration, maintenance, and management.
Where you can find activities by MGVs
- Kenosha County Fairgrounds
- Kenosha Harbor Market
- Kemper Center
- Hospice Mediation Garden
- Horticulture Helpline (UWEX office)
- Botany in the Classroom (at Schools)
- School Gardens (Strange & Whittier)
- Kenosha Co. Center AAS Display Garden


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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following individual(s) are indebted to STAGECOACH STORAGE for the past due rent and other obligations. STAGECOACH STORAGE will sell on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at STAGECOACH STORAGE, 8715 SCENIC AVE., STAGECOACH, NEVADA. The Property as described below of said individual(s) with the proceeds of said sale to be used to satisfy past due rent and costs of said sale: Desiree Mynear Unit #220 10x30 Pub: December 7, 11, 2019 Ad#0000521656


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Bots are complicated. They're made to process repetitive actions autonomously and can be fairly easy to build, but they aren't always working on the side of good. Here's what you need to know.
Each year, EContent magazine compiles a list of the 100 companies that matter most in the digital content industry.
Voting is now closed. We'll announce the results of the first-ever EContent 100 list chosen by the people!
Nov 22, 2018
SOCi, a provider of social media and reputation management for multi-location brands, announced the findings of a joint research study in partnership with the Local Search Association (LSA). The study, conducted in August 2018, aimed to uncover the current gap between consumer usage of social media, ratings, and reviews and businesses' understanding of and engagement with, their online reputations. Two parallel surveys were fielded: one asking nearly 400 consumers about ratings and review usage; the other asking 315 local businesses about their perceptions of how consumers evaluated them.
According to survey findings, online reputation is more important than businesses believe: 39% of businesses reported not recognizing that online reputations strongly influence consumer decision-making, yet 66% of all consumers indicated they conduct this type of pre-purchase research every or almost every time before buying a product or service. More than 80% of 18- to 35-year-olds indicated doing the same, showing younger generations are even more invested in understanding a company's reputation prior to purchase.
Importantly, positive online ratings/reviews are the main purchase consideration compared to any other type of information or sources factoring into a consumer decision. To decide which business to visit, respondents are almost 46% more likely to consider this information above and beyond more traditional factors like location and travel distance, discounts, and promotions.
The research details how important the type of research customers are doing is as well. Seven out of 10 consumers who conduct pre-purchase research also read reviews every time/almost every time they make a purchase decision. Top sites where consumers actually wrote these reviews include Google (41%), Facebook (41%), Yelp (25%), travel sites like TripAdvisor (22%), and Amazon (21%). Other important factors include star reviews with 54% of consumers reporting they like to see at least four stars to consider a business and more than half of these potential customers having passed on a business for lack of stars.
In the joint study, 77% of consumers leaving reviews expect a business to respond to their feedback (40% of customers expect a response to a review immediately or within 24 hours). With a proactive and timely review management process, businesses have the potential to turn negative reviews and experiences into positive ones. Almost nine out of ten consumers would be willing to change a negative review depending on the business' response to their criticism.


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I buy my leather from BEHUMANE because I believe in treating animals with kindness.
We went into countless stores and not one could tell us where their leather came from. If you're selling something, shouldn't you know where it comes from? We think so. And so it got us thinking. How can we expect consumers to make better choices if there aren't better choices on the shelves? And how can designers offer consumers transparency if they don't even know where their leather comes from? Hmm…but wait, if there are responsible farmers giving us better choices when it comes to our food, then why can't we have these same choices when it comes to fashion? Well we can and we should.
Except for one big problem. There has never been a company in the leather industry looking out for farmers. Nobody has ever given them a choice when it comes to their hides. And certainly not one that aligns with their moral beliefs. Until us that is. At BEHUMANE, our sole purpose is to improve the lives of farm animals by supporting responsible farmers. Period. That's who we are. And that's what we stand for.
So that means, when you see the BEHUMANE stamp, you can rest assured knowing your purchase is directly helping good farmers take care of our animals and our environment. Now you have a choice you can feel good about. That you can be proud of. We are your badge of honor.
I grew up on my grandfather's dairy farm in rural Iowa. I didn't collect barbies. I collected little miniature tractors. Ironically, at 16 I represented the US in an international modeling competition and began modeling in New York and eventually become a tv host in Los Angeles. Over the years, it's been heartbreaking to watch what's happened to small farmers, like my grandpa. Seeing what was once a countryside speckled in small family farms, become abandoned farm houses with torn down barns and fields plowed up to foundations. Watching consumers demand more and more from the food industry, I recognized the potential to bring that same unstoppable movement to fashion and to connect my two worlds in a way that has never been done before. Giving consumers the knowledge they deserve and the power to support what they believe in.


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3,000 New York public transport workers demonstrated outside the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) offices on Tuesday 15 November, ahead of contract negotiations between MTA and their union, TWU Local 100.
TWU projected their demands onto the side of the MTA building (the equivalent of us projecting demands to scrap "Fit for the Future" onto 55 Broadway!). Slogans on their placards included "We Are The Working Class", and "We Move New York". Just like us, their labour is essential for the day-to-day functioning of one of the world's major cities, and they won't accept injustice.
They are fighting for increased wages, better pensions, and new safety provisions - all issues that London Underground workers can connect with!
This is a multiracial workforce standing together to fight for more rights and power in the workplace, the complete antithesis to the racism and nationalism of the Trump movement.
We should support our brothers and sisters in TWU Local 100 any way we can.


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Mookhi (nee Olympia Henshaw) has released her debut single, 'Foul Play (Ft. Billy Fox)' after graduating from Liveschool just over a year ago. Following its premiere on The 405, it has been racking up some spins locally, gaining rotation on Triple J and hitting #6 in the Unearthed charts.
'Foul Play' is at once uplifting, driving, and suspenseful. Rolling percussion underpins a haunting piano hook, with Fox's quietly confident falsetto guiding the ebb and flow of the arrangement.
Just before her EP launch, We got in touch with Mookhi to catch a vibe on her experience at Liveschool, her music, and what she plans to do next.
Why did you come to Liveschool? What did you study?
A close friend had previously completed the Produce Music course and highly recommended it. I was still at uni and working two jobs at the time so I felt I couldn't commit to the length of the Produce Music course. Then I saw the Create + Destroy course Liveschool offered and immediately had to jump on.
How did your study at Liveschool inform your current practice as Moohki?
Liveschool gave me the tools to optimise my work flow in a way that suited me. Despite some prior experience with Ableton, I found I only worked intuitively, which is okay up to a point. What I found really accelerated my understanding of Ableton was simply learning the language; the terminology/jargon. This is also essential when doing collaborations, no one will understand you if you describe something as 'wavey' haha. It also helped me translate my tracks to a live set. Now I feel confident using my Live setup to loop and sample on the fly.
How did the collaboration with Billy Fox come about?
I desperately wanted a male vocalist on 'Foul Play', I asked around until my manager introduced me to Billy Fox. We had one studio session and the rest is history.
Your live setup looks pretty swish! Run us through what it's like to use it as a performer.
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Ms. Carroll knew from a young age that the restrictions put on black people was "a hoax". Nothing showed her determination to prove what she had already known to others than her diverse roles and long career. The most wonderful commonality in all of her characters was that she showed that no matter the background of the women she played, it never affected the physical or internal beauty of them all, as she exemplified the uncompromising magnificence of black women regardless of the type of struggles they faced in non-fiction a well as fiction. In doing, so she opened many doors and did it with much grace and elegance. From some of her most notable work a single mother of six children in the film Claudine, Robert Townsend's The Five Heart Beats to her unforgettable role that made Dynasty pop, she could transform into a range of characters. May this trailblazer rest in power, peace and splendor.
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Dear Kevin,
One thing that will be consistent once you pass the age of 50 is the amount of time you'll spend reminiscing. It's not that you'll long for the past, it's just that you'll now have so many past experiences that are triggered when you're thinking and doing things. Patterns emerge and memories flourish, providing thoughts and feelings that have greater depth than you could have ever imagined. This may be why many older people seem to have a richness to them that many younger people have not yet acquired.
Presently, the first of Generation Z are about to graduate college and enter the workforce. This topic will now supplant all the angst, media attention and hand wringing that was thrown upon millennials over the last 15 years. There is one article in particular where a 17-year-old explains in what ways others misunderstand his generation and how they will need to adapt.
That triggered a memory of you as a 17-year-old--so much energy and drive, but lacking a bit in understanding and depth. For you the adventure is just beginning. Every day in front of you has opportunity, emotion and wonder just waiting to be experienced. You can master the life ahead and make a significant contribution to the world around you but all is not as it appears. Here are three key concepts that will help you make life an awesome experience.
You will never be truly understood by others.
This will frustrate you at times and cause you to feel isolated. The truth is that being understood doesn't really matter. What does matter is your capability to listen, empathize and connect. Your ability to be loved is a direct reflection on your ability to love. Start by loving yourself for who you are and then constantly improve the way you positively impact others, for that is how they will assess you.
Time is your greatest friend.
"Now" is the enemy of success. Everything worth achieving comes with time and the journey makes everything more valuable. You will never have enough time and you can never control it. Instead, examine how it can support you in every desire and relationship. It is truly your greatest asset so covet it and use it only on worthy people and endeavors.
You are responsible for your own experience.
No one or nothing can take away from you that which you must hold dear, yourself. When things are good, appreciate the benefits and share the joy. When things are bad, step up and resolve the situation. Nothing in life is concrete except your ability to change the situation and the way you perceive it. Take action and improve constantly.
If you head into life thinking you know, you will miss so much and much will pass you by. Approach each day in a spirit of inquiry, and the secrets will unfold beyond your wildest imagination. Enjoy the ride. Be ready and willing to laugh... a lot.
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SEPTA Honors Kindness and Compassion
The Herricks Public Schools' Special Education Parent Teachers Association (SEPTA) held its annual awards night for students who advocate for peers with special needs. On March 25, the district came together to acknowledge them for going above and beyond in their efforts to make a positive, lasting impact.
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Five Herricks music teachers were invited to guest conduct festivals across New York State this school year. As distinguished leaders in their field, members of the Herricks Music Department faculty are often invited to share their expertise with students from other districts and regions.
Herricks Board Honors National Merit Finalists
Ten students were honored at the Herricks Public Schools' March 14 Board of Education Meeting. Herricks High School's Hannah Chu, Ankit Jain, Christina Kim, Simon Liu, Eish Maheshwari, Mariana Mohsen, Cayla Moy, Nicole Park, Uttsav Patel and Sahith Vadada are among approximately 15,000 students across the country to have been recognized.
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Herricks High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society organized another unforgettable season of Herricks Idol, a music singing competition inspired by the popular show, "American Idol." Based on the theme, "The Greatest Showman," the auditorium was intricately decorated with stars, lights, balloons, and streamers.
Herricks Moves Up in Fed Challenge
A group of Herricks High School students took on the Fed Challenge on March 12 at the Federal Reserve Bank. In a blind round of competition, the team successfully advanced by posting the high score in their room. Simon Liu, Carrie Hsiu, Davina Lee, Felisha Ma and Rushikesh Patel will advance to the semifinal round on April 16, to be held at the same location as the recent event.
Guest Author Visits Denton for PARP Week
The Herricks Public Schools' Denton Avenue School students enjoyed an inspiring visit from author and illustrator Barbara McClintock during Pick a Reading Partner week. She spoke to the various grade levels during three separate presentations, and several students had the opportunity to join her for lunch.
Herricks Students Perform in Middle School Honor Band
The Herricks Middle School Music Department is proud to recognize 13 students who participated in the New York State Band Directors Association's Middle School Honor Band on March 1 and 2 in Liverpool, New York. Herricks was one of 35 schools with students selected across New York State to perform in this prestigious ensemble.
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Herricks Celebrates Lunar New Year
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Dating Manners...
#1. Talk, therefore not making it awkward. But not enough to tell your life story
#2. Put the cell phones and other electronic devices away. (Unless it happens to be serving the purpose of background music... aka cell phones still don't count!)
#3. Have fun. It IS just a date after all.
Annnnnd so on and so forth. There are lots more. Perhaps I'll post a 101 to dating... Did you know I'm dating queen? Always a date, never a bride! ha. Anyways, back to my original reason to why I'm posting about these.
I recently went on a date where these three key elements sort of fell flat. Not by me. By my date.
I feel that I'm a pretty courteous date. I turn off my phone/put on silence so as not to disturb my night. I talk during the date so as not to make it awkward. Because TRUST ME, I can make it awkward and it can be funny or horrible for said date. And I have fun. I don't expect anything since we're not dating.
Let me tell you my story though (since we're, and I mean me, on the topic of boys and such)...
It starts out by me getting asked on a date, then going. I got to pick where we went for dinner, he had to come up with the rest. We were having fun. We ordered our food to go and went to eat on some benches before actually going to his part of the event. ***side note. I always bring money now. Big mistake I'll tell you about at the end.*** He pulled out his telephone. I give a break for the first time, second time is pushing, from there... well read on. He did whatever, then we got back to conversation.
Then we went to a concert for the latter part of the date. He pulled his cell phone out again, and again I said/did nothing, while driving. We arrive at the concert, the talk falling short now because he's distracted. Then we arrive.
He uses his phone again, makes a joke about who's calling. On the third time using a cell phone, that's when I whip out mine. You use yours so I'm obviously not important enough for one night. And you being obnoxious with yours means the same thing for me. I begin to text. He doesn't make mention, though I see him look while I text. By this time, that "talk" concept has kind of fled the building. He uses his phone again, so I use mine, laughing at the text and what not. Again noticing, and taking hint this time that "AH! When I use my phone, she uses her. Must stop!"
So it does stop. We're back on track to having fun, mingling, and no phones. Then, at the concert outside in Phoenix, he stops the having fun part because not knowing the songs. I don't mind. I just like the environment. So chill and fun. Not to be convinced though, we leave because of the lack of fun.
Anyways, the date was fun.
But the moral of the story: Don't use your cell phone, I won't use mine, therefore making all conversation cease and stopping the fun.
One time, I got set up on a date. Or so I thought. I was out of state and visiting so I didn't really have any funds because I was just babysitting for cheap money and didn't think to bring a purse, aka the cheap money. This boy and I go to a restaurant and movie. At the restaurant, after eating, he asks if we're going dutch, I pay for mine, he for me. WHAT? This, to me, is not a date if going dutch. Maybe that's just me, but I'm old fashioned. I have to say that him that I didn't bring any money in the restaurant. He says it's OK and pays. But then at the movies asks again. This time I'd thought more thoroughly and had brought in my cash. And it was a good thing, because I paid for my movie too. BAH!
So moral of the story: ALWAYS bring money. Even if you are POSITIVE the person is going to pay. It never hurts.
3 comments:
- Sarah Blue said...
It used to be that a Man asked a Woman out on a date and he always paid...Because a man is supposed to take care of the woman, because a woman couldn't take care of herself.
Obviously that's not the case anymore. A woman can absolutely take care of herself by herself.
And it has confused a lot of things dating- and marriage-wise. I was raised that if you ask comeone on a date, you pay for yourself and the person you asked. This applies to both girls and guys. But a lot of young adults, male and female, are being taught that a date is dutch, unless the asking party specifically states that they will pay for everything. It makes sense...if you're date is just going to consist of going to a cheap dinner and a movie. And it's really not that big a deal, as far as casual dating goes.
But if you're taking someone on a date of Courtship, well that is entirely different in my book. And I think that is the key. You want someone to Court you. To surprise you with a romantic evening. To woo you with a heartfelt declaration of love. But that just can't happen when you're too busy trying to divy out who pays for which part.
And I've got to tell you, my Hubby is a master of going over the top. If I'd had to pay for half our dates, I would have stopped dating him just from the sheer embarassment of not being able to afford "my half".
Luckily, my guy is an old-fashioned guy. He was raised that Yes, a woman can take care of herself but it can also be your privilege to take care of her if you treat her with respect.
Well, I think that is enough rambling for one comment.
Good night sweetie!
- November 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- Sarah Blue said...
And absolutely NO CELL PHONES!
The only exception to this is if you are dating a med student and he is on call. Otherwise, NO.
Although, I think the you have to talk rule is lame. But only because I had a really hard time with that one. I was so shy that I had the hardest time starting a conversation and when I finally would I was so nervous that I usually just fizzled out after a couple minutes talking. So I guess your rules not lame...I was just lame.
Thank goodness I met Hubby, who can carry a conversation all by himself and loves that I'm such a great listener. Haha. ;)
- November 9, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- Meredith said...
haha... WHAT? You aren't lame... I'm just loud!
I AGREE! If a girl asks a boy, then she should be the party to pay. That's what I do... But I think, just maybe, we were raised by the same woman and man, so therefore we share similar rules! haha!
If I date a Med student, then I will marry him, for he will be mine. And knowing he is "on call" will be H-O-T! haha jk, kind of.
- November 10, 2010 at 4:12 PM


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Nickname: Mom
Hometown: Lorain, Ohio
Known For: flower gardening, pumpkin roll
Favorite Pastimes: flower gardening, decorating, entertaining
Car: '97 Chevy Cavalier — ready to "give up the ghost!"
What would Jesus drive: 15 passenger church van
Favorite Bible verse: "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." — 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Dodger Vaughan: Director / Campus Minister
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Hometown: Pomeroy, Ohio
Known For: Epic facial hair, singing 80's power ballads, and falling asleep during Disney movies
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What would Jesus drive: I agree with Jean on the passenger van, but I'd love to see Him pull up in the DeLorean from "Back to the Future" complete with Flux Capacitor.
Favorite Bible Verse: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." –Romans 8:38-39
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Annie Holbert: ROC Undergrad Ministry Volunteer
Nickname: Nano- my dad and brother came up with this when I was little
Hometown: Glouster, Ohio
Known For: Addiction to coffee, a massive movie collection, and an embarrassing amount of handbags
Favorite Pastimes: Watching movies / Netflix, hanging out with friends, and thrift shopping with my mom
Car: 2014 Hyundai Accent Hatchback
What Would Jesus Drive: I would have to say probably a Range Rover
Favorite Bible Verse: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." -Exodus 14:14
Why Campus Ministry: I absolutely love watching God work in the lives of others. It's a gift to be a witness in seeing Him move through people. To even be able to have a small part in something that awesome, is very exciting.
Cara Lawless: ROC Undergrad Ministry Volunteer
Nickname: Outlaw, Lawless, Lynnie
Hometown: Middleport, Ohio
Known For: Being an awesome aunt, Marching 110 alumni, and aspiring Broadway actress (HaHa)
Favorite Pastimes: All of the traveling I did while in college and with the Marching 110, traveling to Alaska with my family, shenanigans with my friends
Car: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, bright orange (I'm actually a traveling traffic cone, you can't miss me)
What Would Jesus Drive: Dodger took my answer! I'd think Jesus would be styling in the DeLorean from "Back to the Future!" I also could see Jesus driving the #24 Chevy from Nascar's Nationwide series. I'm not biased though…
Favorite Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13
Why Campus Ministry: I have experienced first-hand the struggles of keeping my faith throughout college. I want to be able to help those who are struggling, and be the guidance they need while in college.
Noah Mulvaney: Associate Campus Minister
Nickname: Little Baby Noah or Swolvaney
Hometown: Dyersburg, TN
Known For: Being the only person to watch Soccer matches in the ROC House, drinking Monster Energy Drinks, and getting swol in the gym.
Favorite Pastimes: Lifting with Dodger and hoping to get as strong as him, reading, binge-watching The Office on Netflix.
Car: Y'all remember that Mitsubishi Eclipse from the movie "The Fast and the Furious"? It's like that just way slower and currently filled with more toilet paper than I can reasonably explain.
What Would Jesus Drive: Whatever He wants because He's gonna take the wheel.
Favorite Bible Verse: "Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with Love." Songs 2:5 or Romans 5:3-5, "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."
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COTS winners start showing their hands
by Jeff Foust
|SpaceX's Dragon "provides NASA with a cost per kilogram to the International Space Station that is comparable to that provided by the Russians right now, but using almost an entirely domestic technology base," hughes said.
As part of the COTS demonstration program, SpaceX will carry out three missions to prove to NASA that it can safely and successfully carry cargo to and from the ISS. The first demo flight, currently scheduled for the third quarter of 2008, is what Hughes calls a "core functionality" flight, designed to test the key subsystems of the Dragon spacecraft, including entry, descent, and landing. A second demo flight in the second quarter of 2009 will test Dragon's ability to autonomously rendezvous and dock with the station. Instead of actually performing the mission at the ISS, though, SpaceX will use a "virtual" version of the station. "Here, we'll use the second stage of our Falcon 9 launch vehicle as a physical target, and map a virtual space station using that target," he explained. The third and final demo flight, in the third quarter of 2009, would carry actual cargo to the station and return cargo from the station back to Earth.
That test program would cover what are known as capabilities A through C of the COTS program: carrying cargo to the station, destructive disposal of cargo from the station, and the return of cargo from the station back to Earth. It does not include perhaps the most interesting part of the program, known as Option D: ferrying crews to and from the station. The $278 million that NASA awarded SpaceX for the COTS demonstration program did not include Option D, but Hughes said that the company has already developed a test program for demonstrating that capability using Dragon. An unmanned high-altitude suborbital flight in 2009 would demonstrate the vehicle's abort and recovery systems; that would be followed in 2010 by two manned flights to the ISS: a "light" flight carrying a three-person crew to provide maximum delta-v and life support margins, and then an operational mission with a full seven-person crew.
That schedule is dependent on NASA making a decision relatively soon about funding Option D: Hughes said that in order to meet those dates NASA would have to exercise the option by the end of 2007. Any additional NASA funding, Hughes said, would be accompanied by contributions by SpaceX itself, as it is already doing for the cargo version of Dragon. "SpaceX would also be willing to 'put its own skin in the game' with a significant financial contribution" to develop that manned capability, he said.
For the other company to win a COTS demonstration award, RpK, the victory marked the outcome of a dramatic—and, in many quarters, unexpected—turnaround for the former Kistler Aerospace, which had been all but given up for dead just a year ago. "Kistler rose from the ashes, quite literally, in February" when Rocketplane owner George French bought a majority stake in the company, said Will Trafton, executive vice president of RpK. "We had about four weeks to put together the response to the RFP [request for proposals] to NASA. We certainly appreciate having been selected."
RpK's COTS proposal was based, as expected, on the K-1 RLV that Kistler Aerospace had been trying to develop since the 1990s. "We spent $600 million in the late '90s designing and building this vehicle," Trafton said, "so a lot is done already." Trafton's charts indicated that the K-1 vehicle hardware is "75% complete", a figure that Kistler Aerospace had been using since before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2003. However, he noted that other components of the vehicle are not nearly as far along: the payload module is only 25% complete and the kerosene tank for the K-1's upper stage, the Orbital Vehicle (OV), is 35% complete.
|"Kistler rose from the ashes, quite literally, in February" when George French bought the company, Trafton said.
Many other vehicle components are already available, including the Russian-made NK-33 and NK-43 engines that power the first stage (the Launch Assist Platform, or LAP), and the OV, respectively. Aerojet has a stockpile of those engines in a Sacramento warehouse, and Trafton said it's not really correct to call them Russian engines anymore. "We're trying to get everybody to start calling them AJ-26's," he said, referring to the Aerojet designation for the NK-33 and -43. "They have been Americanized with many US parts. In fact, they can't fly without Aerojet going in and replacing a lot of controllers and feed lines, et cetera, with US parts." The current stockpile of engines would allow RpK to fly over 100 K-1 missions before needing to start domestic production of replacements, which is technically feasible since Aerojet owns the blueprints for the engines. "We would all like to see that day arrive."
RpK is also sticking to Kistler's original plans to perform K-1 flights out of Woomera, Australia. "The launch complex has been designed and is ready to be constructed," he said, but added that "we have some work to do with the Australian government." RpK will later add a US site; Trafton said the company was looking "very hard" at Cape Canaveral. Woomera is currently available for launches to polar and ISS inclinations, but Trafton said that "the Australian government has told us that, after three or four successful launches, we basically have unrestricted corridors out of Woomera: we can go in any direction, any azimuth."
RpK has a similar demonstration flight schedule as SpaceX, with a risk reduction flight in late 2008 followed by two demonstration flights in the first half of 2009. Trafton didn't provide many specifics about those flights, other than to say that only the last two flights would be funded by NASA. The initial risk reduction flight would be paid for exclusively by RpK—almost. He mentioned that he brought this up during a speech at the Small Payload Rideshare Conference in California earlier in the month, a meeting filled with developers of small satellites looking for any kind of ride to orbit. "I said, 'If you have ten dollars, and you come to me with a payload, then I'm up ten bucks.' So this professor from Stanford stands up, walks up to the podium, and hands me a ten dollar bill."
"The downside, if there could be a downside, is that I'm going to fly this guy, fly this CubeSat, for ten bucks," Trafton concluded. "The upside is that I was the only guy at the rideshare conference that got a contract."
RpK is looking beyond COTS to other markets that the K-1—originally developed to serve a burgeoning commercial LEO communications satellite market that has since evaporated—could serve. One possible area is Operationally Responsive Space (ORS), the military's current interest in small launch vehicles that could launch small satellites on short notice. A K-1 vehicle could be prepared for launch in as little as 48–72 hours if the payload is available, Trafton said. "That starts to take you into the window for ORS."
RpK, like SpaceX, is also looking into supporting crewed flights to ISS, but also has no money yet from NASA to carry out Option D. "In the beginning it was 2012 to 2014 when NASA might have a budget line item for capability D," Trafton said. "We have been told, as SpaceX has, that NASA anticipates moving that to the left, significantly to the left." Trafton said RpK has already examined ways to convert the payload module into a crew module that could carry five people, and could be ready to demonstrate that capability as early as 2009 or 2010, if funding is available.
|Trafton: "I said, 'If you have ten dollars, and you come to me with a payload, then I'm up ten bucks.' So this professor from Stanford stands up, walks up to the podium, and hands me a ten dollar bill."
Funding in general has proven to be at least a minor complication for RpK. While the company had signed Orbital Sciences Corporation as a partner during the proposal process—with Orbital committing to investing $10 million into the project as well as providing engineering and management support—Orbital backed out in late September, reportedly because they were pushing for modifications to the K-1 that RpK found unacceptable. Several days after Orbital backed out RpK announced that Andrews Space, a much smaller company founded by a number of former Kistler employees, agreed to step in and make a similar investment into the project.
Trafton admitted, though, that the situation is more complicated than simply swapping out one company for another. "No, they're not a one-for-one replacement," he said of Andrews. Unspecified ongoing negotiations, he said, limited his ability to say more about the situation. He also said little about the financial situation, as RpK looks to raise from the private sector about double the $207 million NASA is providing. That money will be raised in three tranches, with the first one nearly completed. "We're looking pretty good on that end of things."
"So that's where we are," he concluded, summarizing the developments of the last several months. "We're up and running, and very excited about what the future holds for us."


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Why?? Why every month we go through the same shit!
sure! it is femininity.. a pride.. something that makes you a women and not a girl child.
But those five days of stomache, back pain, waist pain.. feeling of uncomfortable-ness. I actually feel sick during these days.. can't sit because of the stomache, can't lay down, because of the waist pain, can't walk because of the leg pain..and that constant fear of staining your cloth RED. Yes, there's more, you cannot dare to go into a public toilet... and making excuses to go to the restroom, again and AGAIN!!
oh and those emotional mood swings.. those symptoms you get from a few days... bloated tummy, heavier body, oily skins, PIMPLES!!
It gets worse, FAMILY. you cannot enter into the kitchen, touch the so called pure things separated for ceremonies/rituals.. let alone be a part of them, take bath on first and the fourth/fifth day, restrictions on visiting temples, touch sculpture of gods and goddess.
Basically, during these five days, we avoid travelling, wearing white/light colored pants/bottoms, No Sports! No Running! Our mood is, well,.. sort of not there at all.
Well, I guess one has to pay for being created as a beautiful creature after all. (sorry boys!)
P.S: There's a fact too, we feel nothing like the advertisement lady even after using a sanitary pad! Yes, that's just what they show on television to sell their products. Its clean though. :-)


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A profoundly amazing experience – Akashic Records Reading
A profoundly amazing experience – Akashic Records Reading
Sarah has worked with me over the past year and I have found it to be a profoundly amazing experience.
I've learned through the opening of my Akashic records, how previous lives correlate to events/situations in my life today and how I can leverage and grow from this knowledge to achieve favorable results.
In the process, I've come to know many of the members of my soul/karmic family group and how we interrelate through lifetimes in helping one another to learn the life lessons intended. All of this has been channeled through Sarah with divine grace. I sincerely thank her and the masters she works with in bringing this knowledge to me.
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Well done to all the children that took part in the Usborne Sponsored Read in January. We managed to raise £640, which means that we have a fantastic £1,024 of free Usborne books to choose for our classrooms and library! Thank you.
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text: This local chocolatier has thought of everything. Milk, dark, white and even sugar and gluten free options all to die for. Purchases available by the piece or pre-packaged and the assortment of candies and sweets from yesteryear will take you back to the Mom and Pop candy stores we all enjoyed as children. Thank you to the owners who give over-the top customer service the moment you walk through their doors. They have certainly made Fuquay-Varina a little sweeter!


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Here's a special Sunday edition of your weekend list. While Sunday is typically a slower day here at the blog, there is a whole slate of fun events this Sunday, including a unique opportunity at the Pioneer Museum in Eatonville. Headed to Seattle or one of our other neighbors? Check out the big list over at ThriftyNWmom compiled by super bargain sleuth Sia of Centsible in Seattle. If you prefer to stay local, read on for the best of South Sound fun. If you haven't been by this week, I'm also doing a survey. It's just 5 minutes, and it will help me make sure I'm bringing you the posts you want!
You can get free admission to National Parks. There is still plenty of snow for play at Paradise.
The Marine Regatta is the last official event of the Daffodil Festival. Find a spot on Ruston Way and wave goodbye to the princesses.
Last day for The Spring Fair at the Puyallup fairgrounds See my post for tips and ideas.
Last day for performances of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by the Olympia Children's Theater. Tickets are 15.50 for adults and 8.50 for kids.
Auburn Avenue Kids' performance of The Emperor's New Clothes Tickets are 6.00 2PM
Community Day at the Ohop Pioneer Museum in Eatonville Bring two cans of food and get a free, 90 minute guided tour of this unique museum that offers a glimpse of pioneer life.
Easter egg hunt at the plant place in Olympia 5.00; Relay for Life fundraiser
Spring Bazaar at Discover Community Center at Fort Lewis While not a children's event, reader Hallie left a note at the fb page that she would be here with some of her handcrafted puppets. If you love to shop a bazaar, it sounds like a fun one.
If you like to visit or take photos with the Easter Bunny, he's arrived at most area malls!
Know something I missed? Don't be shy: Let me know! If you love this list, I'd be thrilled to have you share it with a pal or two. If you're new here, I write about events and activities just for the South Sound, and I update every day. Consider Liking my Facebook page or using one of the handy buttons on the top right to subscribe to my feed or reader so you won't miss a thing!
I'll have your list of weekday ideas up Sunday evening. They'll be a bit later than usual as we're celebrating Henry's 6th birthday….I guess I should quit calling him, "The baby." Sigh.
I hope you have a wonderful day with your families.


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Access All Areas
Access All Areas is a new initiative between Artlink Hull and Hull Red CIC. The project will bring together a group of learning disabled adults who have an interest in the arts, to experience a wide range of Hull's cultural offer and explore how access can be improved for them and others.
Participants will meet on a weekly basis over six months and work with Zoe Hughes, a creative facilitator and Artlink Producer Magda Moses, to experience, research, document and explore access to arts and culture. The participants will visit and take part in exhibitions, festivals, gigs, theatre productions, workshops and more across Hull. At the end of the project the group will feed back to the local cultural sector in a variety of creative ways about their experiences and what more can be done to improve access and inclusion of learning disabled people.
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After a nice canoe paddle it is good to return to the dock and enjoy sunset time.
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A beautifully soft pair of purple velvet wings. Made from sumptuous fabrics and designed for flying through adventures.
Fable Heart's handmade fallen angel wings are soft and completely free from toxic glues and wires. The natural draping wings are made from washed, unbleached cotton one side, and a rich velvet on the other. Worn with elasticated straps.
Fits age 3 to 8 years. Not suitable for under 3 years due to small parts.
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Written by Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
Illustrated by Lee Wildish
Part of the George's Amazing Adventures Series
Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 - September 2013 Book of the Month George is off on an adventure – to find the yeti and to feed it spaghetti! George travels along a little mountain path and meets all kinds of creatures on his way – there's Betty, Hetty and Netty - before he even gets to see the yeti! George's story is told in a jaunty text matched by vigorous illustrations.
Hurrah! shouted George, At last it is you. I've been looking so hard for the Yeti. The monster looked down with a horrible howl ... Are you bonkers? My name is Netty! Join George, a young and courageous explorer, determined to track down the elusive Yeti against all the odds. With only a map, a woolly hat and a tin of spaghetti in his rucksack, George sets off on his quest up the steep mountain path ...and spots the Yeti immediately! But wait ...just look at that lipstick! Can it really be the Yeti?
A lively and humorous picture book in rhyming verse...the first in a new range from this top team of storytellers.
This book combines two of our favourite things - spaghetti and yetis! A recipe destined for comedy value, and it doesn't disappoint -- Judges Comments Junior Design Awards
A wonderful story to read aloud to young children -- Una Breathnach Inis Magazine
|Publication date:
|29th August 2013
|Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
|Lee Wildish
|Egmont Books Ltd an imprint of Egmont UK Ltd
|32 pages
|Suitable for:
|3+ readers, 5+ readers
Adam and Charlotte Guillain. Adam is a performance storyteller and was the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Writer in Residence. He is published by OUP, Pearson and Scholastic. Charlotte taught English to air traffic controllers and nurses before deciding a career in publishing would endanger fewer lives. Following a decade working as a commissioning editor, Charlotte is now a prolific author of children's fiction, non-fiction and picture books. Q&A: Adam and Charlotte 1. How did you get the idea for this book/artwork? Like many parents with babies, Charlotte and I would make up silly rhymes and ...More About Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
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Hello! We spent the past weekend in Milwaukee, with the main attraction this time being the art museum there. However, lunch called before we got our dose of culture:
My shredded beef tacos kept me filled all day! From Jalapeno Loco, located near Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport.
We went to the Milwaukee Art Museum to view Accidental Genius - Art From The Anthony Petullo Collection. This exhibit features the works of American and European self-taught artists. The works were often of a very quirky nature: paintings done on cardboard, massive amounts of illustrations and collages left undiscovered until after the artists had died, and artistic talents uncovered in an Austrian psychiatric clinic.
Couldn't take photos in the exhibit gallery, but could in the rest of the museum, so what follows are a few works that caught my fancy:
Modern sculpture, using clear buttons and glue. The tallest "spire" was probably close to four feet tall. The amount of buttons used to create this piece must have been staggering!
Detail of an Impressionist painting.
One of the masters of French Impressionism, Renoir.
Pastoral scene from the 19th C.
Going centuries back, the Devil and his ilk are getting their due from a band of fighting angels. From the 1400's - I love medieval art, especially that from the later period such as the piece above.
Besides art, there were other "masterpieces" to be had on our trip - both south of Milwaukee, which made them convenient to our route.
We always try to stop at the Jelly Belly factory outlet store, located near Pleasant Prairie, WI (just over the border from IL):
As the sign behind the Jelly Belly decoration indicated, there were bargains galore to be had. If one didn't mind out of season candies from Christmas and Valentine's Day, there were numerous case sales going on. But our daughter and I limited ourselves to the always-available Belly Flops (irregular Jelly Bellies in a variety of flavors) and the Hodgepodge Mix (a variety of candies in each bag).
The outlet store is a lot of fun to visit. One of the most popular places in the store is probably the Sample Bar, where employees patiently dole out free samples to eager visitors.
Not sure about the popularity of one Jelly Belly display which held several kinds of that candy, all in very unusual flavors like "pencil shavings", "vomit" and "toothpaste". No, I didn't look over at the Sample Bar to see if these and the other weird flavors were available for the tasting!
On our way back home, we visited the See's candy store in Downer's Grove, IL. See's is based in CA and is slowly making its way east. We first encountered them while visiting the San Francisco area several years ago. Immediately upon entering that store, we were greeted by an employee offering us a free sample, and it was love at first bite! We now order See's online for special occasions, but it's nice to visit one of their stores to avoid shipping costs.
I don't know if the See's sampling policy has changed, but the employee yesterday kept offering us samples while we were deliberating on our purchases. I finally tried one piece, while my husband and our daughter each had three or four.
A display case:
Some of the milk chocolates.
Getting ready for Easter!
My husband happily purchased two pounds of assorted dark chocolates, while our daughter and I got lesser amounts. I couldn't resist a 2 oz chocolate-walnut egg.
Long live See's! If you love chocolates and come across one of their stores during your travels, you won't regret buying some!


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BRUNSWICK — The Maine State Music Theatre will open its 52nd summer season with "Always … Patsy Cline" on June 9 and end with "Spamalot," a musical based on the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
In between, the theater located on the Bowdoin College campus will stage "My Fair Lady" and "Chicago."
The season will also be a celebration of Charles Abbott's 20th and final year as artistic director; he will retire in late August.
Special events for this summer include a concert version of the acclaimed musical "RENT," June 20-21; the return engagement of a cappella group Toxic Audio on July 26; and Broadway, Tony-nominated star Euan Morton in concert on Aug. 16.
Children's programming will include Two Beans Productions' "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," based on the book by Judy Blume, on June 14; and "Alice in Wonderland," with book, music and lyrics by Marc Robin, on Aug. 25.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the box office at 22 Elm St., by calling 725-8769 or online at www.msmt.org.
"Always … Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.
The play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion and an on-stage band, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams" and "Walking After Midnight" — 27 songs all told. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love always … Patsy Cline."
"Always … Patsy Cline" has enjoyed a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America, according to American Theatre Magazine. MSMT's production will run June 9-26.
"My Fair Lady" is a Lerner and Loewe classic title that MSMT last produced 15 years ago. The show includes some of musical theater's most beloved tunes: "I Could Have Danced All Night," "The Street Where You Live," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "Get Me to the Church On Time."
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion," iconic characters Eliza Doolittle, Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering will be brought to new life on MSMT's stage from June 30 to July 17.
"Chicago," produced at MSMT eight years ago, was requested by theater patrons in a survey conducted last summer. This production will feature the flavor of the original Bob Fosse choreography in an original production. It will run from July 21 to Aug. 7.
MSMT is one of five regional theaters given rights to produce Monty Python's "Spamalot," which centers around the Lady of the Lake and Knights of the Round Table, including Arthur, Galahad, Lancelot and Sir Robin.
"Spamalot," which will be present Aug. 11-28, was the No. 1 show requested by surveyed MSTM patrons. The show is being jointly produced with Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. It will feature the original costumes, wigs and props from the London professional production. Abbott will return to the stage in this performance, as Patsy and in various other roles.
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