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Construction expected to start by November 2015, once plans for the event have been approved
Work is currently underway to prepare the Dubai Trade Centre-Jebel Ali site which will host Dubai Expo 2020, with construction expected to start by November 2015, once plans for the event have been approved by governing body, the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE).
The update was given at a meeting of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee this week, which was chaired by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Expo 2020 Higher Committee chairman, president of the department of Civil Aviation and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
The meeting was held in the presence of its vice-chairman, Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director-General of the Ruler's Court, and other Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee members to review progress of the Expo 2020 plans.
The event in Dubai in six years' time will be the first-of-its-kind to be held in the Middle East North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region.
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State, managing director of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee and Director General of Dubai Expo 2020 office, presented a detailed update on the setup and operations of the office to the committee.
Higher Committee member, Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director- General department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, and CEO Dubai World Trade Centre, also presented progress on the master planning and development of the site.
The Higher Committee then discussed matters relating to relevant work-streams and upcoming milestones including the Executive Committee meeting in October followed by the General Assembly in November 2014, both of which will be held in Paris.
These meetings form part of the mandatory updates required to be provided to the BIE as Dubai prepares for the submission of all requirements to seek formal approval at the next critical registration phase in November 2015.
Running October 2020 through April 2021, the Expo will launch the country's Golden Jubilee celebration and serve as a springboard from which to inaugurate a progressive and sustainable vision for the coming decades.


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Archive for June, 2019
June 1st, 2019 By April Bergman
Advofin Targets Austrian Online Gambling Sites' Winnings
Austrian legal advocacy firm Advofin issued a callout to online casino bettors and poker players who've lost €3,000 or more at a site. Advofin would represent those players in a lawsuit to win back their lost money. Online gaming operators view the plan as a "legal shakedown". Advofin plans to take cases of lost bankroll […]

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Travelling Alone in Sweden
The Scandinavian nation of Sweden has an international reputation for being clean, safe and welcoming, making it the perfect European stop-off for a solo traveller. The Swedish are a friendly people and there are plenty of activities on offer where you can socialise with locals or meet up with fellow international visitors, as well as spending some time exploring on your own. Many Swedish traditions and celebrations revolve around spending time with family and friends, and building a strong community. However, locals are also dedicated to promoting the Swedish way of life and will happily welcome travellers into their midst to show them what it's all about.
The Swedish word 'lagom' roughly translates as 'Not too little, not too much, but just right'. Think Goldilocks and the bears' porridge and you'll have a good idea! For many people, lagom is a way of life and this translates into every area of Swedish culture. In Sweden, it's all about balance and harmony, so be sure to sample a little of everything that the country has to offer. Offset your arduous (but rewarding!) hike through the lush pine forests of the north by letting loose in one of Stockholm's stylish and chic nightclubs, before heading out for a restorative 'fika' the next morning. Just right!
Getting Out into Nature
It's a well-known fact that the Swedish people are enthusiastic about spending time in nature. And why wouldn't they be? They're absolutely surrounded by it. If you're into hiking, walking, climbing or other outdoor activities, then Sweden is the place for you. When it comes to exploring breath-taking landscapes, you are spoilt for choice. The less populated north of the country is home to the Northern Lights, hiking trails, ski slopes and Europe's last wilderness area, Swedish Lapland. Whether you fancy checking in to the infamous ICEHOTEL, or checking out the challenging off-piste slopes, there is plenty of action to be found up here.
The south of Sweden may be where the majority of the population lives, but that doesn't mean that it feels overcrowded. I find that the vast beaches and dramatic coastline make southern Sweden a great place for introspection, soul searching and an old-fashioned walk.
Exploring Swedish Cities
Although the majority of Sweden is covered by forest, 85% of its population live in a city. This means that large cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö have a vibrant and dynamic nightlife with many restaurants, clubs, bars and casinos open until the early hours.
For a classy vibe, check out Gamla Stan in the heart of Stockholm's Old Town with its relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Full of high quality restaurants and cosy bars, this is the place for quiet conversation and artisan cocktails. If dancing until you drop is more your thing, head to Gothenburg's Avenyn which plays hosts to nightclubs like Park Club, open until 5am, and Lounge(s), a concept club with each level of the building boasting different music and décor.
During the day, there are many sights to see including Stockholm's beautiful library, Stadsbibliotek, which is worth a visit for the architecture alone, and Gothenburg's fascinating City Museum. Regular coffee stops are actively encouraged (more on this later) so feel free to settle down in one of Sweden's many cafes for some solitary downtime. I like to make the most of these quiet moments by reading through my travel guide, writing in my journal or taking a break online with my games.
The tradition of 'fika' permeates daily life for many Swedish people. Although the word doesn't translate perfectly into English, it essentially provides a chance for a coffee, cake and catch-up with friends, family, colleagues, everyone! 'Fika' can last any amount of time from 5 minutes to 5 hours and can occur at any time of day. But there is one staple ingredient: coffee. Sweden is crazy about coffee, and stands as one of the biggest coffee consumers in the world. Swedish people mostly take their coffee black, or perhaps with a dash of milk. Although you do now find everything from lattes to caramel macchiatos wherever you travel, I strongly recommend trying your cup of java the Swedish way. They've spent many years perfecting it and are positively fanatical about their daily cup (or three).
Along with a good strong cup of coffee, many people will have cake or another sweet treat for 'fika'. Traditional Swedish baked goods include the iconic cinnamon bun or kanelbullar, the traditional sponge cake flavoured with cardamom (kardemummakaka), and the indulgent sticky, gooey chocolate cake (kladdkaka). Take your pick or have one of each. Traditionally, hosts should provide at least 6 different types of biscuit at 'fika' so you should have plenty to choose from. Why is the concept of 'fika' so important for the lone traveller? The answer is that it provides a great opportunity to socialise in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. If you've made connections with locals or fellow travellers, inviting them to go for 'fika' with you is a sure-fire way to get to know them better and participate in one of Sweden's greatest traditions.
So, make sure you've got your walking boots, dancing shoes and appetite ready before setting off for Sweden!


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Believe it or not, the Bills are "in the hunt."
That phrase has made fans cringe throughout the years, especially with the recurring heartbreak as the team tried to snap a long postseason drought.
But after snapping the drought last year, the Bills, who have a 3-7 overall record, still have a chance to make it consecutive appearances in the postseason and are just two games back of a playoff spot.
"You never know what can happen with the rest of teh games this season," safety Jordan Poyer said Tuesday. "If you look at the front half of our schedule, all of those games were really tough to play and now we're coming back on the back half of the schedule with four of six at home. All winnable games if we just go out there and execute."
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Have you heard of Steve Sjuggerud? Apparently, a very astute stock market player who has amassed a fortune predicting various points in the market over the last 20-30 years. He claims to have built a special algorithm to determine the market top.
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Stansberry Research is an investment advisory organization that publishes several investment newsletters. Steve Sjuggerud is the founder of True Wealth which is one of these. In November 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission accused Stansberry of fraud. The court found Stansberry guilty; the appeal was denied.
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Where does Spokane area personal income come from?
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Indicators Northwest. Great web site for data.
22% of Spokane area personal income is transfer payments, as noted on this web site before. These charts help to see the differences between Spokane a few other counties in Washington. Transfer payments represent a significantly larger part of Spokane area incomes than in other large counties with transfer payments running 50% to 100% higher in Spokane. The growth rate in Spokane has also been very rapid.
Transfer payments are payments made without any contemporary service or product provided. For example, pensions, unemployment, disability and other benefits programs, primarily funded by taxpayers.
No information is provided here on how the transfer payments are allocated between pensions, disability, unemployment and so on. A guess is that Spokane has become a retirement center, where wage income is a diminishing portion of local income.
Of interest, a typical government employee, at retirement, receives a pension that is roughly equivalent to an annuity having $1 to $2 million value, depending on their wages while working. Stated another way, a private sector worker would have to save $1 to $2 million of their own money, by the start of their retirement.


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Telling my kids about Lance Armstrong
Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,
I don't know Lance Armstrong. I've never even met him – although one time I was within 10 feet of him at an organized ride. Even though I've never met him I feel like I know him. People ask me about Lance a lot. Maybe because I have a poster of him charging up Plateau de Beille on my desk at work. People ask me if he's guilty.
Mommy thought I should write to you about Lance. I told her I was afraid to do that because it would come across as too angry, too intensely loyal to someone I've never met. But she's right, as usual. I do need to clear my chest about Lance.
The truth is, Lance Armstrong is a big reason I am who I am today. 11 years ago, before any of you were born, I still had a "man's room" in the house. I had all of my sports stuff in there and I holed every night to watch sports or other manly things. Remember, that was 11 years ago. I've changed a little. Back then I watched my first Tour de France on TV, when it was still called OLN. Lance won his 3rd consecutive Tour and I was hooked. I watched every minute of every stage. I remember few times in my life when my heart pounded as a spectator like it did then. I stood, alone in the dark, yelling "C'mon Lance! C'mon Lance!" And I prayed that he wouldn't crash. I took up cycling that summer. And triathlon.
I've watched the Tour de France every summer since. There are seminal moments in my life related to the tour that have changed me as a person – because of Lance. Here are a few images of those moments:
Lance caught his handlebars on a spectators bag on Luz Ardiden and crashed in 2003 with Iban Mayo and Jan Ullrich close behind. He remounted his bike and chased the group, slipped again on a broken pedal, but ultimately won the stage. This moment more than any other sticks out in my mind. The determination and spirit he showed made me want to be a better person.
That same year, after Joseba Beloki crashed in front of him on a fast descent, Lance was forced, at 40mph, to detour through a field. He hopped a ditch and remounted with the leaders. Everyone was stunned. Sometimes in life you're forced to adapt to the world around you. I learned to be prepared for anything and do what's necessary.
In 2001, Lance duped the peloton into believing he was having a bad day. Then he attacked on L'Alpe D'Huez. But first, he paused for a moment, looked into the eyes of his rival Jan Ullrich and dared him to follow. Ullrich couldn't and Lance won the day. There's a difference between arrogance and confidence.
I could go on forever about individual moments that I cheered for Lance. The short of it is, that Lance made me believe that anything is possible. Once I had been an elite athlete. I was the best at what I did. But 11 years ago I had lost that. I was overweight and resigned to that belief that my time had come and gone. Because of Lance I got on a bike. Because of Lance I did my first triathlon. Because of Lance I rediscovered the fact that anything is possible. I mean, a guy can beat cancer – the worst possible scenario of cancer you can imagine – and still dominate the world in sport? It was time for me to get off of my butt and chase dreams again. In 2005 I raced in the ITU Age Group World Championships in Hawaii. Because of Lance.
I wore a yellow bracelet like everyone else. It meant two things: I supported Lance Armstrong the cyclist. And cancer awareness mattered to me. Years later I would learn how much it mattered when Nana battled breast cancer and your mommy had cancer removed from her leg. Cancer was out of the shadows and being worn around on millions of wrists across the globe. That's because of Lance Armstrong.
As for the doping allegations; they've been trying to prove that Lance is a cheater since 1999. That's 14 years. In 14 years he's never failed a drug test. Not once. But the witch hunt continues. After dropping a two year probe into allegations against Lance the federal government dropped the case. Lance got his life back and returned to triathlon. He made one mistake. He made too much noise. He won 2 70.3 races in a row and said that he plans to win the Ironman World Championships in Kona. That brought his enemies back out of the shadows. They can't let that happen. Why? Because despite what some people may tell you, not everyone in life will be happy for your success. There will be jealously. People won't believe that anything is possible. But like Lance, you'll have to persevere.
We all only live once. Don't waste your life living someone else's dream or worrying that people don't want you to succeed at your own. If you crash, get up. If life's road takes an unexpected detour, adapt and keep moving forward. When the "haters" come out, give them the look, and leave them in the dust.
I don't know if Lance Armstrong is a cheater. I know he's not perfect. We all know that. Because none of us are. What I do know is that he won the Tour de France 7 times, changed how the world understands cancer, and he changed my life. As an American I'm proud to call Lance an "American hero". As the son and husband of people who have battled or had cancer scares, I'm thankful for his advocacy. And as an athlete and man, I'm thankful that he taught me to dream again.
Maybe by the time you read this, the world will know whether Lance was real or not. But somehow I don't think so.
I love you kids,
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Well, this week at A Bowl Full of Lemons the organization challenge is the garage. I was kind of hoping that would be much much later, but she put it right at the beginning :p So, I went ahead and started tackling things. I am still not done. But I have made progress, which is hard enough with 4 small kids.
+ I gathered up a bunch of empty cardboard boxes to take to the recycling center (who knew I'd have a few dozen of those in various sizes).
+ I sorted through plastics totes full of kids clothes. I have 2 boys and 2 girls. And we aren't completely sure we are done yet. So we save all the clothes for hand-me-downs. I now have 3 totes of boy clothes, 6 of girl clothes, 1 of gender neutral newborn clothes (we don't find out the gender ahead of time), and one box of baby linens and blankets. Thank goodness for space bags to help squeeze more into the totes. Eventually these will be stored in our crawl space under the family room.
+ I have a pile of clothes and toys to be donated. My dad helped me out by taking an old wooden bed frame and it's drawers to the donation trailer for me, since it wouldn't fit in my car.
+ I sorted some of my husbands tools, which will soon be relocated into the shed in our backyard, that my father-in-law built for us.
+ And I have gathered some of my husbands many (many many) computer parts into plastic totes so I could move them out of the way.
My husband has promised that when he returns from his deployment he will build me more shelves, for the north wall, so I'll have a nicer place to put things.
|Food storage still looking pretty good
I still have to sort more toys, bring in the rest of my craft stuff to my craft area (that needs organizing…later), go through old shoes to see if any are worth handing down, go through my husbands military stuff and put it away properly, gather and sort all kinds of papers magazines and books that found their way out to the garage, and go through the kitchen stuff and knick knacks that are in the garage.Since this next week is pantry organization, and my pantry is only one small cupboard, I will use the week to keep working on my garage.
Update: After 2.5 Weeks I can actually park in there! Check it out!


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Monday, September 17, 2007
Aging Passion
Talia loaned me Lawrence Ferlinghetti's A Coney Island of the Mind. This is my first taste of Ferlinghetti. The copy she loaned me is 50 years old, and I can feel it. Back then it cost $1.00. The Beat flavor is unmistakable. There's a photo on the back of the book, Ferlinghetti at 38. So he must be around 88 now. I found a recent photo of him. He is rounder. He has white hair. I want to read something recent that he has written, to see how his insides have changed. The heavy alliteration from the fifties drives me crazy, as do the rhythms, but still, I like what he has to say. I'm reminded of what Tom's jazz improvisation prof told him last week after his first solo, "That was just amazing, for the thirties." No, no, I'm not dissing on Ferlinghetti, just remarking on the passing of time. I want that passion, but not that old style.
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- Talia Reed said...
Next time I'm going to give you his Insurgent Art Book which he has updated over and over throughout the years. The edition I have actually mentions the Iraq War, which is a shame isn't it? I like the rhythms of the poetry, but I tend to long for things that have gone out of style...but remember that when he wrote that, people weren't writing like that. I'm amazed every time I read it, at how that book really changed a lot about poetry. I first read it when I was 15 and I love it just as much. Poets and Writers had him on the cover earlier this year...I'll have to dig that up for you to.
- Charmi said...
Yes, dig that stuff up for me. I'm interested. I loved the stuff from your blog.
- Mark said...
Ferlinghetti is great, I have "Coney Island of the Mind" as well. I highly recommend picking up the CD "Poetry Readings In The Cellar" which features recordings of Ferlinghetti and Kenneth Rexroth (I actually bought it for Rexroth in the first place). They're public readings done with a jazz accompaniment.
- Charmi said...
Mark, I'm starting to get a little more into the book now. I noticed the jazz recordings and am going to see if I can pick them up from itunes. My son studies jazz at Western Michigan and we talked a little bit about how phrasing and note emphasis has changed. Heavy phrasing (in the modern jazz world) has switched to something much more flowing, one thing becomes the next thing. Ferlinghetti has a piece like that at the very end of Coney Island, No. 29, which I really enjoyed.
Thanks for stopping by!
- Mark said...
The particular disc I mentioned isn't on iTunes. Here's a link to it on Amazon, just for reference:
- Charmi said...
Thanks for the link, Mark. Feel free to join us tomorrow evening at the Bucket if you're so inclined. It's always nice to have fresh voices.


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First I would like to thank everyone who has sponsored me, so far, for the NYC AIDS Walk. If you would like more information about it, see my previous post.
Creative Challenge:
Well, there have been a couple of requests for me to restart the creative challenge. Hopefully, those people will continue to submit entries (hint, hint).
Anyway, for those who are not aware of how this works this is how it goes. I give a subject for the challenge. For this challenge it is "AIDS" which is based on my walk this month. You then can create ANYTHING that relates to that subject. You can do a video piece, picture, narrative, poem, song, blog entry,... ANYTHING. You then email it to me (image, link to video, or link to blog, etc) to tyw at me.com by 5/30/2009. And yes you can put your watermark or credentials on your piece. I will create a special blog entry with everyone's submissions. This is not a contest so ALL skill levels are welcomed. This is just an exercise to keep our creative juices flowing.
Topic: AIDS (this can be awareness, prevention, etc)
Deadline: 5/30/2009
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Creative Challenge
First I would like to thank everyone who has sponsored me, so far, for the NYC AIDS Walk. If you would like more information about it, see my previous post.
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- fuzzy May 07, 2009 4:08 AM
So glad I saw this... I'll get at you with my piece soon... you know I like to be an over achiever with these challenges. This is a good one...
- Lyrically speaking May 09, 2009 9:21 PM
awwwwwwwwwwwww, why couldn't it be a contest, Ty Ty? well, I would definitely participate and also donate to you one of my artwork, trying to get rid of some, lol...let's chat about it


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Diesel, as many of you may know, is an Italian design company best know for clothing aimed at the young adult market. In the beginning, Diesel was mostly known for their jeans, but now you can find the brand on everything from underwear to fragrances and now even a car. Yes, Fiat and Diesel have partnered to debut the Fiat 500 by Diesel at the Geneva Motor show with a host of cosmetic upgrades to make these 10,000 units special and, in our opinion, sought after by the youth market.Since the Fiat 500 isn't sold here in the U.S., yet anyways, fashionistas will have to admire it from across the pond and let our college counter parts in Europe roll up to university with the matching Diesel jeans, purse, perfume and car. What comes with the Diesel version? It comes with no less than 16-inch alloy wheels, "Diesel" logos embroidered in the interior, special matte silver body trim, faux air vents and denim styled upholstery. The Diesel version will also come with the next generation 1.3-liter Multijet diesel engine that boasts a combined mpg of 60.2 mpg U.S. in the combined European cycle.Bottom line—If you love your Italian clothing and Italian cars, then this might just be heaven on four wheels. If you are in Europe, you better get an order in quick because we doubt 10,000 vehicles is going to last long. No word on the sticker price, but expect to pay a premium over the upper end Fiat 500.
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October 2000 Archives
Every Day and Every Night by Bright Eyes (Review)
Although it's only a five song EP, Every Day and Every Night is a weighty affair.
What a Beautiful Child by My Dear Ella (Review)
If you like indie/emo with a little rock and some added instrumental depth thrown in for good measure, you may enjoy it too.
I Wanna Be Your Pants by Huffamoose (Review)
Throughout the record, one gets the feeling that Huffamoose is just trying too hard to sound cooler than their music.
OVO: The Millennium Show by Peter Gabriel (Review)
OVO is an almost excellent record, not without its flaws, I must admit, but pretty much worth the money.
Conversion/Signal by Judgement Of Paris (Review)
The recording and the performances are flawless, perhaps TOO flawless.
Come to Where I'm From by Joseph Arthur (Review)
I hope everybody besides me might now see him as Morrissey's American counterpart.
Christians and Cannibals by Busker Kibbutznik (Review)
I challenge you to find a more diverse and eclectic release that's as listenable and engaging as this one.
Selmasongs by Björk (Review)
Björk's voice has never been better, nor has her writing seemed so focused.
In the Russet Gold of This Vain Hour by The Autumns (Review)
In the Russet Gold of This Vain Hour lacks its predecessor's sense of bombast, instead opting for a much more delicate sound, one of finesse and filigree.
Windows For Stars by For Stars (Review)
This is the real thing kids, pop music that's accessible and catchy, but with more than its share of haunting emotion.


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The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion: Actors, Directors, Musicians, Singers, and Other Show Biz Folk Visual Artists and Writers
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Peter Jason Riley is a CPA who for many years has practiced in the Boston area. His book opens with basic material that applies to everyone, offering a roadmap through today's tax landscape and general discussions of different types of income, various kinds of expenses and IRS-allowed tax deductions. Following are the chapters that deal with the specific tax situation relevant to each category of artist. These range from the cost of acting lessons and makeup through depreciation of guitars and the maintenance of home studios to income from teaching jobs and royalties. In the final sections of the book, Riley considers various ways performers and other arts professionals can reduce their taxes, explains how to prepare for an audit, and suggests ways to locate, evaluate, choose and effectively work with a professional arts-oriented tax advisor.
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But he, his own affections' counsellor,
Enter RoMEo, at a distance.
Ben. See, where he comes: So please you, step aside ; I'll know his grievance, or be much denied. Mon. I would, thou wert so happy by thy stay, To hear true shrift, Come, madam, let's away. - [Eveunt MonTAGUE and Lady. Ben. Good morrow, cousin.
Rom. -" Is the day so young
Was that my father that went hence so fast
Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof!
Ikom. Alas, that love, whose view is muffled still, Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will ! Where shall we dine?—O me!—What fray was here? Yet tell me not, for I have heard it all. Here's much to do with hate, but more with love:Why then, O brawling love! O loving hate! O any thing, of nothing first create! O heavy lightness! serious vanity! Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health ! Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is l— This love feel I, that feel no love in this. Dost thou not laugh 2
Ben. No, coz, I rather weep.
Rom. Why, such is love's transgression.— Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast; Which thou wilt propagate, to have it prest With more of thine: this love, that thou hast shown, Doth add more grief to too much of mine own. Love is a smoke rais'd with the fume of sighs; Being purg'd, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vex'd, a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears: What is it else? a madness most discreet, A choking gall, and a preserving sweet. Farewell, my coz. [Going.
Ben. Soft, I will go along;
An if you leave me so, you do me wrong.
This is not Romeo, he's some other where.
Ben. Tell me in sadness who she is you love. Itom. What, shall I groan, and tell thee * Ben. Groan why, no; But sadly tell me, who. Rom. Bid a sick man in sadness make his will:— Ah, word ill urg'd to one that is so ill!— In sadness, cousin, I do love a woman. Ben. I aim'd so near, when I suppos'd you lov'd. Rom. A right good marks-man!—And she's fair I love. Ben. A right fair mark, fair coz, is soonest hit. Rom. Well, in that hit, you miss: she'll not be hit With Cupid's arrow, she hath Dian's wit; And, in strong proof of chastity well arm'd, From love's weak childish bow she lives unharm'd. She will not stay the siege of loving terms, Nor bide the encounter of assailing eyes, Nor ope her lap to saint-seducing gold: O, she is rich in beauty; only poor, That, when she dies, with beauty dies her store. Ben. Then she hath sworn, that she will still live chaste? Rom. She hath, and in that sparing makes huge waste; For beauty, starv'd with her severity, Cuts beauty off from all posterity. She is too fair, too wise; wisely too fair, To merit bliss by making me despair: She hath forsworn to love; and, in that vow, Do I live dead, that live to tell it now. Ben. Be rul'd by me, forget to think of her.
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Rom. O, teach me how I should forget to think.
Ben. By giving liberty unto thine eyes;
Rom. 'Tis the way
Ben. I'll pay that doctrine, or else die in debt.
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Enter CAPULET, PARIs, and Servant.
Cap. And Montague is bound as well as I, In penalty alike; and 'tis not hard, I think, For men so old as we to keep the peace.
Par. Of honourable reckoning" are you both ; And pity 'tis, you liv'd at odds so long.
3ut now, my lord, what say you to my suit?
Cap. But saying o'er what I have said before:
9 i. e. What end does it answer? * Account, estimation.
Par. Younger than she are happy mothers made.
Cap. And too soon marr'd are those so early made. The earth hath swallow'd all my hopes but she, She is the hopeful lady of my earth : But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part; An she agree, within her scope of choice. Lies my consent and fair according voice. This night I hold an old accustom'd feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest, Such as I love; and you, among the store, One more, most welcome, makes my number more. At my poor house, look to behold this night Earth-treading stars, that make dark heaven light: Such comfort, as do lusty young men feel When well-apparell'd April on the heel Of limping winter treads, even such delight Among fresh female buds shall you this night Inherit" at my house; hear all, all see, And like her most, whose merit most shall be : Such amongst view of many, mine, being one, May stand in number, though in reckoning 3 none. Come, go with me;—Go, sirrah, trudge about Through fair Verona; find those persons out, Whose names are. written there, [Gives a Paper.]
and to them say, My house and welcome on their pleasure stay. [Erewnt CAPULET and PARIs. Serv. Find them out, whose names are written
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In Conversation: Dr. Jill Moniz and Dr. Lizzetta LeFalle-Collins at The Landing Gallery
Arts and Culture May 23, 2017 Badir McCleary 0
This past Sunday (May 21st), The Landing Gallery hosted a curators panel for its current exhibition "Signifying Form" curated by Dr. jill moniz. Joining her in the panel was Dr. Lizetta LeFalle-Collins, an accomplished curator and creative writer. I was excited to hear what these very accomplished women had to say regarding their journeys throughout the arts and juggling family and multiple careers and managing to remain dedicated and thriving toward success. I was more than pleased with the content and no more than 5 minutes after leaving the space, I began to put pen to paper and start to think of ways of improving. Gotta love it when you are inspired! Check out the video below for a condensed version of the talk.
Signifying Form: Works by Samella Lewis, Betye Saar, Maren Hassinger, Senga Nengudi, Alison Saar, Dominique Moody, and Brenna Youngblood, is on view until July 1st, 2017 and is a must-see in my book.
The Landing Gallery is located at 5118 Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm. Admission is FREE.
Badir McCleary Editor in Chief
Badir McCleary is an independent consultant. He holds a M.A. in Arts Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art (Los Angeles/London) where he focused on creating art markets and with an undergraduate degree in Internet Computing from Cabrini University focusing on e-commerce and digital trends. Badir enjoys working with artists and consider them crucial to informing his practice.
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Standard Federal Tax Reporter is now available via the University's subscription to HeinOnline. The publication is listed under the 'U.S. Federal' database category on the welcome screen.
Standard Federal Tax Reporter publication contains a comprehensive collection of federal income tax information, such as full text of all proposed, temporary and final federal income tax law regulations, as well as full text of federal administrative rulings and documents. Dates covered are 1917-1985.
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MANITOULIN—Assiginack Public School in Manitowaning and Central Manitoulin Public School (CMPS) in Mindemoya claimed the boys' and girls' Island elementary school basketball championships respectively last week.
In the girls' division, CMPS won all their games to take first place in the tournament held in Little Current. Finishing second was Assiginack Public School with Little Current Public School (LCPS) taking third place.
The CMPS team included Jordan Graham, Naomi Hill, Nicole Cress, Delaney Bridgeman, Sadie Bridgeman, Annie Balfe, Ava Assinewai, Abbie Heins, Tessa McGillis-Prior, Lexis Young and coaches Tamey McAllister and Jon Balfe.
In the boys' division, with the tournament being held in Aundeck Omni Kaning, Assiginack Public School took top spot, followed by LCPS and Lakeview Elementary School in second and third, respectively.
The Assiginack team included Jack Pennie, Ethan Dey, Methis Bredin, Joel Mailloux, Cole Hughson, Jon Mende and Brody Pennie, coach and teacher Kelsey Leclair.


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By Heidi Kahle
Texas has a growing problem with youth tobacco use. An estimated 10.3 percent of Texas high school students used e-cigarettes in 2017, and the rate has only climbed since then. A state-wide survey by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) found that 32.5 percent of all Texas high school students, and 11.3 percent of Texas middle school students, have tried or used e-cigarettes. Young students who use e-cigarettes are also using them more often, according to the CDC.
Policymakers and advocates across the state have taken policy action to safeguard the health and wellbeing of youth and adults. During the 86th Session that concluded in May 2019, the Texas Legislature passed key legislation to discourage tobacco use and promote healthy behaviors. Here are some highlights of what's happened:
"Tobacco 21" is now law in Texas.
On June 7th, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 21 (known as "Tobacco 21") into law, which prohibits the sale of cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products, as well as e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. Retailers will still be able to sell such products to all military personnel over the age of 18 as well to anyone born before August 31, 2001 (i.e. those who are currently in the 18 to 21-year-old range).
Anyone caught breaking the new law will face a Class C misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500. The law officially goes into effect on September 1 of this year.
Texas is now the 18th U.S. state to raise the age for tobacco sales to 21. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick had previously identified SB 21 as one of his legislative priorities for the 86th Session. Texas Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston) and Representative John Zerwas, MD (R-Richmond) provided leadership for the bill, which received bipartisan support.
Tobacco control experts consider the passage of SB 21 a major accomplishment because it will help decrease access to tobacco products among youth, for whom any form of nicotine use, including through e-cigarettes, is dangerous. According to Brian King, Deputy Director for Research Translation at the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), nicotine is particularly harmful to the developing adolescent brain.
"At that age your brain is still growing, and synapses continue to form until young adulthood, about age 25," said King. "When you introduce a psychoactive substance such as nicotine at that time, it can have a profound impact on the part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. When you're introducing nicotine at that age, it's impacting those areas of the brain that are responsible for learning, memory, and cognition."
The State approved a major funding increase for anti-tobacco efforts at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
The new State budget (HB1) will add $3.2 million in funding to help boost tobacco control efforts at DSHS over the next two years. This is a reversal from the last session, when the legislature's budget reduced tobacco control funding for DSHS significantly. The 2017 funding cut meant that some of DSHS' Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB) programs were cut back, and it ended up having a disproportionate impact on services from rural providers.
The increase in funding for the State's tobacco control program will help boost the flexibility and ease with which Texans can find resources and tools if they're eligible for tobacco support programs. Moreover, it will help revive the Tobacco Control Program's broad-based health communications strategy.
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) can now use public funds for anti-tobacco marketing campaigns.
During the last legislative session, in 2017, a media rider in the state budget (Rider 31 in SB1) barred DSHS from paying for anti-tobacco ad campaigns. The rider has been repealed and removed, and DSHS can run paid media campaigns starting September 1.
The ability for the state to use paid media for anti-tobacco efforts is intended as a counterbalance to the $645 million that tobacco companies spend annually to market their products in Texas (including marketing strategies that specifically target use among youth). There's currently no marketing regulation on e-cigarettes. According to Jennifer Cofer, director of MD Anderson's EndTobacco program, the lack of marketing regulation on e-cigarette companies gives "JUUL and other electronic cigarette devices a free pass to market how they want to, including marketing to kids."
Now that DSHS can use paid media, the state can develop new, modernized paid media strategies to provide youth and adults in Texas with accurate information about the dangers of all tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes. The state can now couple paid media with modernized marketing strategies to address the diversity of tobacco products Texans use.


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Young people's future health and the private rented sector
This morning the Health Foundation published the final report from its Young people's future health inquiry. CIH was one of several organisations that supported the inquiry with research, in our case on the impact of housing on young people's health. In her blog, report author and CIH senior policy and practice officer Sarah Davis explains our findings.
Housing policy needs to tackle the problems young people face in the private rented sector to support their better health and wellbeing, now and into the future. Action on the private rented sector needs to be part of an overarching aim to ensure young people have more choice and control over their housing options.
That is the headline message from CIH's report looking at young people's health and the private rented sector (PRS). The report is one of a series looking at the key areas of life that underpin young people's wellbeing – the social determinants of health – commissioned by the Health Foundation as part of their two year, extensive inquiry into young people's future health. It raises questions as to how well young people can develop the cornerstones of a healthy life and future – good housing, rewarding work and supportive relationships with family, friends and communities.
Jo Bibby, director of health at the Health Foundation recently wrote about the issue of housing raised in their extensive engagement with young people, the critical place that the PRS has as a housing option, and the difficulties many face in getting and keeping a suitable home in the sector. So CIH was asked to focus on the PRS and its impact on young people's current and future health. The research revealed a significant gap in focus on young people's housing experience and health impacts, and a similar lack of focus on young people by housing policy makers, which we argue needs to be addressed. The evidence suggests links between the PRS as sub-optimum or sub-standard housing situation and mental health and wellbeing.
Arguably, awareness of our housing crisis became more widely experienced and understood across the general public, as increasing numbers of Generation Rent were unable to buy their own home as previous generations had. The focus of successive governments on the primacy of home ownership, marked by the introduction of the right to buy in 1980, means that young people born since then have grown up with home ownership identified as the tenure of choice, linked with status and security. But changes in housing markets more recently, and particularly since the crash of 2008, have made that unattainable for growing numbers of households and young people in particular. The recent unravelling of the expectation that they will one day own their own home has been shown to have significant effects on their housing aspirations and wellbeing.
At the same time there has been a huge loss of social housing, as a secure and affordable alternative for many young people; CIH has previously highlighted the loss of 165,000 social rented homes in six years. So, the PRS is now a long-term destination for many young people excluded from other tenure options where they lack parental support, either in terms of financial help or the option to remain in the family home. But young people are often at a significant disadvantage compared to other households in the sector, in terms of access to housing, the costs they face, the quality and condition of the housing they can get, security, and being able to make it their home.
Young people can face real difficulty in getting housed in the PRS in the first place; many are not aware of their rights and responsibilities as tenants, or where to go to get help. If they require help to meet housing costs, they are further disadvantaged, being limited if single to the shared accommodation rate. There is evidence that some landlords are no longer letting to young people because of the shortfall between the single accommodation rate and actual rents. The lack of experience and 'buying power' of young people leaves them vulnerable to the poorest quality housing in the PRS, often in shared housing which can be overcrowded. Analysis for JRF found 20 per cent of private renters in the UK live in fuel poverty, which has impacts for physical health. Qualitative studies with young people found evidence of stress and anxiety as well related to the poor quality of their housing. The current short-term nature of most private tenancies brings further uncertainty, stress and expense for young people; it limits their ability to make a home with the social and psychological security that offers, which affects levels of wellbeing. The recent proposals to end shorthold tenancies and no-fault evictions is a welcome step but young tenants may still need more help to access and sustain their tenancies, as well as more realistic help with the cost of housing, all of which we call for in our report.
Currently young people trying to move into independence and adulthood are at a disadvantage in our housing system; we need a more comprehensive approach that supports them to have greater choice and control over their housing. For many the PRS is an important stage on that journey. Until we make a significant investment in more affordable social housing, and address the huge gap between house prices and wages, for many young people it will remain their home for a long time, so we need policies that tackle the problems they face in the sector. If we do not, we risk increasing the negative impact on their physical and particularly mental wellbeing into the future. That will not only have personal impacts for young people, but costs to wider society as well.


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Give a little general information about yourself: how did you become interested in art/design?
I have been drawing since I was old enough to hold a crayon. Art has always been my passion, and I knew that art and design was what I wanted to do my entire life. I've known that I wanted to become an architect since middle school and I haven't changed my mind since. It's my passion and I love every second of it.
What kind of career do you hope to have?
I hope to become a licensed, professional architect and specialize in residential architecture. I want to be able to genuinely affect people's lives with my designs and what better place to do that then in their homes.
What is your favorite thing about the College of Arts + Architecture?
I love the community that is fostered within the College of Arts + Architecture. I always feel that the staff, students, and faculty are supporting me and helping me to be my best. I am very thankful for all of the wonderful people that I have gotten to know in the CoAA and I know that those connections will still be strong throughout my career.
Do you participate in any community cultural activities or work in the Charlotte arts or design community?
I am a member of the UNC Charlotte chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students and last year served as Vice President. We strive to not only foster the community within and outside of the COAA, but provide opportunities for students to socialize, network, learn, and find experience. I also intern during the school year and summers at an architecture and engineering firm in uptown Charlotte that specializes in higher education, primarily dormitories.
When you are not in class, studying, or working, what do you like to do for fun?
When I'm not drawing for class or work, I'm drawing for fun. In what little free time I do have, I love to put on a YouTube playlist and go to town on a sketchbook.


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Every person who packs horses has his own way of doing it. This is Jay's way. There is now a new shorter version of this original bronze created in 2018.
A relationship between a grandfather and his grandson is special.
A grandfather enjoying time with his grandson.
Early calves and snow storms seem to go together.


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for writers and readers….
James Kelman "A disaffection" (Photo credit: altemark)
"But it's easy to write a book. You just have to sit down and do it!" I think that might be the sort of attitude which causes some authors to be far less than their worth.
You're right! And how many people have said oh, I'd like to do that if I had the time…as if they were talking about planting a new flower border! Or even: I've thought of the title for my memoir/novel/travel guide which I always think is the hardest part.' Doh! The hardest part is writing it and re-writing it…
I gather that the speech was very angry and I don't blame him one bit after a 40 year publishing career. Maybe in his case it also has to do with that he's an outsider – not quite acceptable in terms of literary fiction. The novel that won the Booker was called a disgrace by some….
I'm shocked! But then again I was told that the last Booker only sold 80,000 copies!
They say don't they, do choose writing as a career if you want to make lots of money 😉
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Around 37 million people in the US suffer from headaches (1). These headaches vary in duration from four to 72 hours and can be triggered by many causes including stress, fatigue, allergies, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, low blood sugar, and lack of sleep. Although there are many different ways to get rid of headaches like painkillers and balms, these can lead to side effects like kidney and liver problems. Essential oils for headaches and migraines are the age-old home remedy.
They are useful for treating headaches as they address the root of the problem and have no side effects. Five best essential oils for headaches are peppermint oil, rosemary oil, lavender oil, chamomile oil, and eucalyptus oil.
Read on to learn more about essential oils, how they treat headaches and which essential oils are the best for treating headaches.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are highly concentrated versions of oils naturally found in plants. These oils capture the scent and the flavor of the plant and are called its essence.
These are obtained either through cold pressing or distillation methods. Once this oil is extracted, it is mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil or almond oil for use.
Different cultures have used essential oils for centuries. The Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, and Greeks have been using essential oils for their healing properties since the ancient times.
How do essential oils treat headaches?
Although essential oils can't cure your headaches completely, they help reduce the symptoms, duration, and severity of the headaches.
They provide relief, aid circulation and reduce stress. Since using them has minimal side effects, they are also safe to use.
Essential oils are quite useful in treating headaches triggered by hormonal changes. Many women start to experience migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Essential oils are very safe and effective in such cases.
Stress can trigger headaches, which can also lead to insomnia. Lavender and rosemary oil can reduce stress headaches.
Essential oils can also treat headaches caused by physical exhaustion and allergies.
Top five essential oils for headaches
1. Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil is one of the best essential oils for headaches. It contains menthol which is useful in relieving pain and relaxing muscles.
It has a long-lasting cooling effect on the skin, it prevents muscle contractions and stimulates blood flow to the forehead when applied.
Massaging diluted peppermint oil directly to the forehead and temples can help relieve pain from tension headaches and migraine.
During one study, researchers treated 41 patients in a double-blind, randomized crossover design. Peppermint oil was applied to their forehead and temples and repeated after 15 and 30 minutes.
Compared to the placebo, the 10 percent peppermint oil solution reduced the intensity of the headaches significantly after 15 minutes. The pain level continued to go down for one hour (2).
In another study, researchers tested the effects of eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil on 32 healthy subjects. The researchers discovered a significant analgesic effect with a reduction in sensitivity to the headaches with a combination of peppermint oil and ethanol (3).
According to a 2015 review of published studies, applying peppermint oil to the temples provides relief from tension headaches (2).
Ways to use
Dilute some drops of peppermint oil with coconut oil and apply it on the forehead and temples.
2. Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory and an analgesic property, which is the reason why it has been used traditionally to treat headaches, reduce stress, and boost circulation.
It also helps reduce insomnia and relaxes muscles, which help with headache relief. During one study, scientists used rosemary during treatment for opium addiction.
The study discovered that the group that took rosemary experienced less severe withdrawal symptoms than the control group (5).
Rosemary oil is also used to reduce stress and emotional triggers that can lead to a headache. It also helps soothe upset stomachs, which is also a symptom of severe headaches (6).
Ways to use
If you are experiencing a migraine or a headache, add one drop of rosemary essential oil to your tea, soup or water and drink it.
Mix three drops of rosemary oil with an equal amount of peppermint oil and one teaspoon of coconut oil and massage it on your forehead and temples.
3. Lavender oil
Lavender oil improves sleep and reduces stress, the two main triggers of a headache. During a 2012 study, 47 patients with a migraine headache were studied for the efficacy of lavender oil inhalation for the treatment of migraines.
The study concluded that lavender essential oil could be a safe and effective treatment for the acute management of migraine headaches (7).
During a double-blind placebo-controlled study which was conducted over a period of three months, the subjects reported reduced frequency and severity of migraines (8).
Lavender oil contains linalool and linalyl acetate, which are rapidly absorbed through the skin and cause a central nervous system depression. So, this oil can be used to treat headaches caused by anxiety disorders.
Ways to use
- Add five or six drops of lavender essential oil warm bath water and take deep breaths while bathing.
- Add two or three drops of lavender oil to a bowl of warm water and cover your head with a cotton towel to inhale the vapors.
- Add a few drops of lavender oil to a teaspoon of coconut oil and massage it behind your ears, temples and at the back of your neck.
4. Eucalyptus oil
If your headaches are a result of chronic sinusitis, eucalyptus oil can be a great help. Not only will this oil open up the nasal passages and clear the sinuses, but it can also relieve tension caused by sinus headaches.
During the 2013 trial, 52 patients who recently underwent knee replacement surgery were studied for the effects of eucalyptus oil inhalation.
The study found that eucalyptus oil treatment promoted emotional stability and had anti-inflammatory effects in the patients. These effects are beneficial to the patient suffering from headaches as well (9).
According to another study patients of upper respiratory tract infection were treated with a spray containing aromatic oil of five plants including Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum striacum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
After 20 minutes of treatment, the patients reported a significant decrease in URTI symptoms (10).
Ways to use
Mix two drops of eucalyptus oil with one teaspoon of carrier oil and massage on your chest, temples, and forehead.
5. Chamomile oil
Chamomile essential oil helps relax the body and sooth muscles, both of which help in treating tension headaches. It also helps in treating insomnia and anxiety, which can lead to headaches.
According to a 2014 study, when chamomile is prepared in traditional Persian medicine by boiling aqueous extract of chamomile in sesame oil, it provides relief for migraine pain. (11).
Ways to use
- Dilute one or two drops of chamomile oil in a carrier oil and massage it on your forehead and temples.
- Add a few drops of chamomile oil to hot water and inhale the steam.
Treating different headaches with essential oils
Tension headaches
Tension headaches or stress headaches feel like a constant pressure on the head, usually around the temples or back of the neck.
Chamomile, lavender, peppermint and rosemary oils can help relieve tension headaches. The relaxing scent of these oils is effective in reducing stress.
Cluster headaches
The symptoms of this type of headaches include stabbing pain and watery eyes. Peppermint oil is beneficial in treating cluster headaches.
Sinus headaches
Eucalyptus oils are the best for treating sinus headaches. This oil helps clear congestion and mucus from the nasal passage so that you can breathe better. A headache goes away when this oil clears the nasal passage.
Migraine headaches
Migraine headaches are excruciating and are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Lavender and peppermint oil help ease the pain and other symptoms of migraine headaches.
Rebound headaches
Sometimes the medicines you take for headaches can trigger more headaches. This can lead to a vicious cycle of medication and headaches. Peppermint and lavender oils provide relief and help treat rebound headaches naturally.
Sugar headaches
Low blood sugar levels can also cause severe headaches. Lavender and rosemary oil, when taken together with carrier oils can help with sugar headaches.
Tips for using essential oils for headaches
- Always remember to dilute your essential oil properly. Diluted oils work the best for headaches.
- If you have a particularly severe headache or a migraine, use a warm compress after you have massaged the oil on your forehead.
- Use a good quality diffuser to diffuse the oil for headache relief.
- If you feel no pain relief, you can reapply the oil after 20 minutes.
Side effects and precautions while using essential oils for headaches
- If you are using essential oil for the first time, always do a patch test.
- When using an essential oil on your nose or forehead, always make sure that you dilute it first.
- When using the essential oil internally, use it sparingly. Remember, when it comes to essential oils, a little goes a long way.
- Children under one year and pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using essential oils.
- If you have pre-existing conditions like asthma or heart condition, check with your doctor before using any essential oils.
Final words on essential oils for headaches
Essential oils are the natural way to treat this ailment. Peppermint oil, lavender oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil and chamomile oil are the five best essential oils for headaches.
They can be used in a diffuser, massaged on the forehead, added to the bath water and used as a compress. Make sure you dilute these oils with a carrier oil and do a patch test before you use them.


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Why yes, it's true. Before I had the bambino (and during the gestation of said cherub) I hocked glorious products on the telly. It was a grand and great gig and I adored it! If you are so inclined, feel free to give these few I've found on 'the you tube' a gander.
26 thoughts on "Acting"
I have totally seen the Swiffer & the Snapple comercials – HA!
I haven't seen the Snapple one….and I saw the swiffer one on REAL TV and DH thought I was nuts when I got all excited.
I saw the airline one when you posted it on OLU
ha, I totally remember the snapple one 😀
my claim to fame is I worked on and am an extra in a few scenes in a mormon film, The RM 🙂
What a teriffic blog and website, Steph! Sorry to hear about the fainting episode. Chris (Lisa's husband) has had it happen to two of his little soccer camp kids (12 year old boys) the day after they came off a flight and came next day to hot outdoor camp. HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE and the Boss too. Had lunch today (It was 100*) on the porch at Chautauqua with Karryl, Heather, Isiah, Lisa, Ariella, and your mom. We would have LOVED you to be there too!!! (and the Boss) but that would have required ANOTHER flight, right? (You will have to keep practicing them until you can get them RIGHT, so we hope we WILL get to see you again soon.) Many thanks for the fun blog entries.
Pam E.
hehehe… the snapple one was my fave because when i saw it for the first time, i said to my husband, "well shit, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT!!!"
Too fun!! It was so great to meet you and your hubby and The Boss the other night! I only wish we had more time to exchange stories! Hopefully we'll see you on January 22!! BlogLove…here are the new deets…http://bloglovetakesflight.eventbrite.com/
Oh, that's funny! I have seen every last one of those and always, ALWAYS laughed my butt off at the sand art one!!
Haha! Awesome! You're great in these!
I saw that Swifter commercial! LOL
I've seen the Swiffer commercial a lot! AND the Snapple one….too funny! Stopping by from SITS!
haha sweeet! i've seen a couple of these too.
the sneezing one is very funny!!!! I had never seen it..
Love love love knowing that woman is you – awesome commercials!!
I have definitely seen the sand art and the swiffer commercials before. So cool.
Stopping by from SITS.
So cool!! I totally laughed at that last one 🙂
funny commercials =p like the second one!
I love that I "knew" you were an actress but somehow MISSED the fact that you were like a REAL actress. As in paid money for it. I also love that I know your e-mail and "talk" to a commercial star. hahahahahaha Seriously though, so fun to see some of your commercials. Glad you shared those with us.
I was indeed. And if I can ever find my PASSIONS episodes I will post them and you can really have a giggle. Dang that was fun!
I hadn't seen the sand art one, but I had seen all the others!
Oh my goodness, I think I just woke up the baby (ok he's a toddler, but my baby) laughing so loud at the southwest airlines commercial!
So glad I found you! I subscribed to your RSS feed!
HAHAHA! That Snapple commercial is hilarious! Love it! Way to be famous. 🙂
Those are really cool! While hiking the AT last year we had a friend who's brother came for awhile and was a working actor as well. We found a few of his commercials on YouTube and it was kinda fun to see the work person vs the trail person!
Those are all awesome! I've seen the Swiffer one – how cool.
I love the Snapple commercial.
omg you are so cute! I had no idea these were you! very cool, my friend, very very cool!!


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Bounded by 60th, Market, 61st and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Significance: The Haddington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, recognized as the best-preserved of the early twentieth century developments that followed the construction of the Market Street Elevated Line in West Philadelphia. The majority of buildings in the district were designed by E. Allen Wilson, a prolific architect who gave shape to many of West Philadelphia's speculative development projects.
Threat: Reconstruction of the El tracks in the 2000s triggered a wave of commercial vacancies which the district is still struggling to overcome. The 6000 block of Market Street retains its architectural integrity, but is growing increasingly blighted. A major new transit-oriented development is proposed for an adjacent block at 59th and Market Street, and the 60th Street corridor to the south is slated for an ambitious infill construction campaign. Yet reinvestment in the existing historic building stock remains elusive and misguided calls for wholesale demolition are gaining traction.
Recommendation: Multiple owners control the district's iconic Market Street commercial block. Coordinated parcel consolidation could facilitate a major federal rehabilitation tax credit project for this row, just as ACHIEVEability CDC used historic tax credits for their award-winning restoration of the Von Louhr Building, also within the Haddington Historic District.


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Macron: May must offer a 'new choice' to enable Article 50 extension
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French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested the UK will need a good reason to delay its scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29.
Theresa May has said she will allow MPs to vote on an extension to the two-year negotiation period set down in the EU's Article 50 if she has not secured Parliament's approval for her deal by March 12.
But May's climbdown has taken much of the sting out of the occasion, with no resignations expected and the amendment's tabler Dame Caroline Spelman indicating she may not force it to a vote if she receives adequate reassurance on the PM's intentions.
Also selected was an amendment from Labour's Yvette Cooper, simply restating Mrs May's promises in the hope of pinning her down to them with a motion passed by the House.
Any extension of Article 50 will require the unanimous agreement of the remaining 27 EU states.
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But Macron said that any request from Britain would need to be justified by 'a clear perspective on the goal,' adding: 'We don't need time, we need decisions.'
Speaking at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris, the French president said: 'We would support an extension request only if it was justified by a new choice of the British.'
Merkel said: 'If Great Britain needs more time we will not oppose it but of course we are seeking an orderly exit. We regret this step, but it is reality and we now have to find a good solution.'
Meanwhile, Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez told the Madrid parliament he would not oppose an extension if it pointed the way to a resolution of the Brexit issue, but warned: 'Prolonging uncertainty by postponing deadlines is not a reasonable nor desirable alternative.'
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Are You Eating Too Much Salt???
How many of you hear yourself saying 'aj khanay mai namak kum hai?' / 'The food is bland, there is no salt'
If you do then stop. The women in your house might be saving you from a long term slow brain activity.
And if you often complain of too much salt in your meals, well then this is a good read for you and your family.
We all know from research that too much salt or too much of sugar isn't good for health. Sugar leads to diabetes and increased salt intake causes high blood pressure. But there is more.
The salt affects your brain activity over time along with causing harm to your heart and BP. Nature Neuroscience published a study revealing that mice fed a high salt diet showed signs of declined mental performance. Their activities were monitored after giving them a high salt diet, which showed impaired cognitive skills. Over time the brain was starving of blood due to the increase in salt.
Mice are very active and curious. With time they showed slowed maze solving skills. There was a increased circulation of interleukin 17, a substance that changes chemical signals in brain's blood vessels. After a period of 3 months, the mice became demented!
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If these tests are performed before, during, and after drilling and/or fracturing activity they are intended to demonstrate changes in underlying water quality. Performed only afterward, they'll let you know whether your sample contains potentially harmful chemicals. There is no known fingerprint for hydraulic fracturing in drinking water. As a result, there is likely no testing package that one can bring to court and conclusively prove cause and effect.
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But there are still 19 days left!
Actually when we first began the very preliminary first steps there were over 26 days left. So what does one slightly overambitious young man think? "Sure there's time yet!" And his parents, (who are either to be commended for their faith in him, or commended for being willing to live with the incomplete for the holidays; take your pick!), responded "OK, go for it!"
And so it is that it's begun.
…..Throw in some good Christmas music…..
Prayerfully, with the arrival of new sanding disc tomorrow (gotta love Amazon prime!) the machines will be back in the lime light, because while I've got this pile conquered now…
Doors waiting to be sanded
there are still 15 doors, 12 drawers and all the frames and so forth in the house yet to go!
So now you know….we really are! (fill in the blank with your own description: crazy, ambitious, nuts, etc) J
And with that it's back to what ever it was that I was supposed to be doing….if I could only remember….
P.S. What's keeping you busy this time of year?