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What's the point in getting an education when you're a huge talent in sports? Most of young athletes don't find it very interesting to focus on school when they see their future only on a soccer field. I have to say that doing both (soccer and school) is tough when you start to practice on a very serious level. When you're 16 years old and have 2 sessions per day, it's not easy coming home in the evening and open a book to study. It's even tougher when everybody's telling you how good you are and what a huge career is in front of you. 90% of youngsters loose the motivation about getting an education when they see that they might not need it…right now.
But you'll need it, sooner or later. That's why I will present you 3 good reasons to get one along your career in soccer:
- Education will secure your future:
A career in professional sport is short. Let's say you have 10 to 15 years where you earn good money. Usually, when you're good and have a big salary, you don't worry much about the future. You have big expenses, high quality lifestyle. But, time will come when the money will stop coming in when, in the meantime, your expenses won't drop down. So, while you're playing, THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE. You have two ways of doing it. Either you get a diploma in the beginning of your career, or you focus on your game and start a fresh education some years before your sporting career ends. In both cases, you will have at the end a qualification and the abilities to be successful even after you stop playing at the pro level. Be aware of something: the real world is scary. While you're playing for a pro team, you're in a cocoon. Everything is taken care of for you. After that, you will be left alone and you will need new solutions. My advice is to stay in sports, because it's a world of which you know the rules. But even for that, you need an education. You want to be a coach, you need a licence. You want to be an agent, you need a licence. You want to be a director, you need a degree. So take care of those things soon enough, do not be lazy. Here are two scary facts that will make you think about the things we said:
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- By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce.
- Within five years of retirement, an estimated 60% of former NBA players are broke
- Education will give you autonomy:
Getting an education will make you smart. It will give you general knowledge and you will be able to understand the world a little bit easier. Having the brains to analyze a situation and make a decision is definitely an advantage in life. I believe nobody wants to be a grown up child always asking others to help them make decisions. Being intelligent gives you freedom, helps you behave in public and allows you to manage your life as you think it's best for you. In a world where you will have thousands of people telling you what to do, it's good to be smart enough to decide on your own. You won't be the hostage of agents, lawyers, directors or coaches…so you won't have the risk of somebody taking advantage of you.
- Education will give you discipline:
Sit at your desk with open books and work for 2 hours even when you don't want to, does it sound familiar? Yes, it's like going to practice at 9 am and spend 2 hours training when your motivation is low. Jesse Owens said We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. It is clear that without the ability to overcome a lack of motivation and submit yourself to hard work even when you are tired. Things you learn at school help you get that discipline and give you the ability to build a plan and follow it seriously.
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I don't think today could be any more beautiful outside! Too bad I spent the majority of it in a sneezing fit thanks to my allergies. However, I recuperated enough to go outside with Isaac for the second half of the day.
In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to update ya'll on our garden. Just a couple of posts ago, I blogged about starting the new garden beds. It's amazing how quickly everything is growing! In particular, the bed with yellow squash is overflowing with large leaves!
And the beginning of a baby squash…
That's the only actual veggie/fruit growth I've had so far. Although, I have tiny flowers on my watermelon plant and white flowers starting to grow on my bell pepper plants.
And my herbs are growing wonderfully as well. I'm determined to perfect a pesto recipe, so I'm sure I'll strip the basil soon
So after doing some work in the backyard today, I decided to try a new snack recipe. My coworker had made these from a recipe she saw on Pinterest. She brought some to work, and I was in love! They are so easy to make and are bake free! That's great for me because well, I'm not the best baker .
No-Bake Energy Balls
Adapted from Smashed Peas and Carrots
1 cup oatmeal
½ cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey
1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup ground flaxseed
½ cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
First off, I could not find ground flaxseed. I use regular and tried to grind them with my food processor. Not sure how well it worked, but they tasted fine anyway.
Mix everything into a medium bowl until evenly combined. Place in refrigerator and chill for 30-45 minutes. Once chilled, remove and form into balls. Enjoy! Told you it was easy .
While I thought they were absolutely amazing, they were (dare I say)…a little on the sweet side for me. I used sweetened coconut flakes on accident, so the next time I make these I will use unsweetened. Also, I would have loved to use dark chocolate chips, but the store was out of those .
A couple of tips:
-I couldn't exactly roll mine into balls after waiting 30 minutes. They were a bit too wet, so I added some more oats (unmeasured). I put them back in the refrigerator for 15 more minutes (note the range mentioned above), and they were better after that.
-These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to substitute different ingredients but be sure to incorporate a good ratio of wet and dry ingredients. Depending on what ingredients you use, these balls have the potential to be packed with fiber as well as energy . All three of us enjoyed these!
How was your weekend? Do you like to bake?
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The American Cancer Society has been cautious about making blanket recommendations for prostate cancer screening for years; since 1997, the group has said screening with a PSA test should be offered to eligible men but that physicians should explain the uncertainties and potential risks of the test as well as the possible benefits. That basic recommendation hasn't changed in the ACS's latest guidelines for prostate cancer screening, published online today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. But the guidelines, updated after two large trials of prostate cancer screening last year reached mixed conclusions about whether it saves lives, cast light on a process you may soon be hearing more about: shared, or informed, decision making.
As it applies to prostate cancer screening, that means men eligible for the prostate-specific antigen test—those 50 and older who are at average risk and younger men who are at higher risk because they have a family history or are African-American—need to know that while screening "may be associated with a reduction in the risk of dying from prostate cancer … evidence is conflicting and experts disagree about the value of screening," the ACS says. (To explore two sides of that debate, read Benefits of PSA Test Are Exaggerated and PSA Cancer Screening, Much Like a Seat Belt, Is a Wise Choice for Men.)
Men also should discuss with their healthcare providers the potential benefits of early screening, the strengths and limitations of the PSA test, and the risks of finding and treating screening-detected cancer—namely, that cancers that never would have been a threat to life or health are treated, with the potential for side effects like impotence, the ACS says. In weighing a decision, the man should consider his own values—for instance, whether finding any degree of cancer early and rooting it out trumps any risk of incontinence. He also needs to decide what level of participation in the decision he is comfortable with. Some men will still want to defer to their physician, says R. Jeffrey Karnes, an assistant professor of urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. But even so, the idea is that having the discussion will let the doctor decide based on the patient's preferences. The ACS recommends tools, including its own and one from the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making, to help doctors guide men through the decisions.
[For more on shared decision making, read Medical Treatment: Patients and Shared Decision Making]
But the gist of all this is a firm end to the notion, still held by some clinicians, that screening for prostate cancer is "the same as colorectal cancer screening or cholesterol screening," says Durado Brooks, director of prostate and colorectal cancers for the ACS and coauthor of the report.
"There has to be a conversation," says John Davis, assistant professor in the department of urology at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. "And these guidelines give some very nice bulleted points and Web links you could build into an information sheet and give to patients."
That's a good message to get across, says Michael Barry, president of the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making. "It really feels to me like this guideline is kind of a model for thinking coolly about what the evidence really shows," he says. Men have been screened for years on the assumption that the PSA test saves lives, but that isn't at all clear. And even if you do believe—as does Barry—that there is "a small but finite benefit," there also are potential harms for the men who undergo unnecessary follow-up testing and treatment. (While there is a debate over the risks and benefits of mammography to screen for breast cancer in normal-risk women under 50, Brooks says the situations aren't analogous because there is "much more evidence that screening is beneficial" for breast cancer.)
The ACS didn't change any of the basic guidelines for prostate cancer screening. For men at average risk of the disease, the PSA-or-not-to-PSA discussion should still begin at age 50. It should start at age 45 for African-American men and those with a father or brother diagnosed with the disease before age 65. Men with multiple family members diagnosed before age 65 need to speak with their doctor about screening at age 40. And men who have less than a 10-year life expectancy should not be screened, the ACS says. The society also says that men whose PSA levels are less than 2.5 ng/ml can be screened every other year.
Other groups have different recommendations. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says there isn't enough evidence to assess the risks and benefits of the test in men younger than 75 and advises against the test for older men. The American Urological Association says the PSA test "should be offered to well-informed men aged 40 years or older who have a life expectancy of at least 10 years."
Besides the emphasis on "the talk," Davis says that there's another important shift in the ACS recommendations: The society is now discouraging participation in the kind of community screening programs you might find in your office building's lobby or in a bus parked outside the YMCA—unless they have the infrastructure to handle the complicated pretest discussion and whatever follow-up is necessary. At M. D. Anderson, health fairs with an emphasis on education have replaced those mass screenings in the last couple of years, says Davis.
[Related slide show: 11 Screening Tests You Should (and Should Not) Consider.]


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text: No name Events Berklee Alumni Earn 37 Grammy Award Nominations The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences nominated 31 Berklee alumni for a total of 37 Grammy Awards. For the third year in a row, Berklee alumni are nominated in the top three categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. Among the Berklee alumni nominated in these categories are three of the four members of Imagine Dragons (guitarist Wayne Sermon, drummer Daniel Platzman, and bassist Ben McKee), up for Record of the Year for their chart-topper "... Read more Rising Talent Pepe Portilla Finding His Roadmap at Berklee When Pepe Portilla found himself at a clinic inside the Berklee Performance Center with an opportunity to perform one song for the biggest name in Latin pop music, Alejandro Sanz, there was just one problem: the 21-year-old Portilla, who is majoring in music production and engineering (MP&E) at Berklee, is a pianist, but there was no piano on the stage with Sanz. Portilla was undeterred. In addition to his coursework at Berklee, Portilla has been studying guitar informally with... Read more PODCAST: Guinga Carlos Althier de Souza Lemos Escobar—known as Guinga—began his musical studies at the age of 13, wrote his first composition at 16, and began recording his work in the early 1970s. The Brazilian guitarist is now viewed as one of his country's most important working composers. On December 12, 2013, Guinga will perform several of his original songs with the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Francisco Noya, assistant professor of... Read more Berklee Named No. 1 Hollywood Music School Berklee was named the No. 1 Hollywood music school in the world, according the Hollywood Reporter's ranking of the top 10 music schools based on a survey of industry insiders. The college's impressive complement of Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar winners was among the distinctions that earned it the top spot in this inaugural list of Hollywood feeder institutions. Commercial music expert Timothy Taylor put it simply: "Berklee people are everywhere in L.A." Read the full story in... Read more 1 2 3 4 News finder: Type - Any -Alumni NewsAnnouncementsBerklee Administration NewsBlogsFaculty NewsGiving NewsInternational NewsScholarship NewsStudent NewsUncategorizedVisiting Artist News Items per page 510203040


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New Features of the Edison XC30 - Differences from Hopper
While the Edison and Hopper systems have similar programming environments and software, there are some key architectural differences between the two systems. This page describes those differences.
Compute nodes
Edison Phase I has a total of 16 cores on each compute node, compared to Hopper's 24. Edison, like Hopper, has two sockets on each compute node, but instead of four "NUMA" memory domains, Edison has only two. Edison uses Intel processors, unlike Hopper which has processors from AMD. Edison's processors have Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) enabled, which means you can run with 32 virtual cores per node. At run time you can decide to run with 16 cores per node (the default setting) or 32 virtual cores per node.
Edison (Phase 1) | Hopper |
16 cores per node (32 virtual cores with Hyper-Threading) Dual-socket, 8-core node, Intel Xeon "Sandy Bridge" @ 2.6 GHz |
24 cores per node. Dual-socket, 12-core node, AMD Opteron @2.1 GHz |
64 GB memory per node (DDR3 1600 MHz memory) | 32 GB memory per node (DDR3 1333 MHz memory) |
664 nodes | 6384 nodes |
Aires Interconnect
Edison uses Cray's new Aires interconnect for inter-node communication, while Hopper uses the Cray Gemini network. Aires provides a higher bandwidth, lower latency interconnect than Gemini, and should exhibit reduced network congestion. Edison's Aires network is connected through a new "Dragonfly" topology, compared to Hopper's torus network. See the Technology section for more details.
External Login Nodes
Like Hopper, the Edison system has login nodes that are "external" to the main compute portion of the system. The login nodes on Edison have 512 GB of memory, compared to 128 GB on Hopper.
Edison Phase I | Hopper |
6 quad-socket, quad-core nodes (16 cores per node w/ Hyper-Threading 32 virtual cores), Intel Xeon "Sandy Bridge" @ 2.0 GHz | 12 quad-socket, quad-core nodes (16 cores per node), AMD Opteron @2.0 GHz |
512 GB memory per login node | 128 GB memory per login node |
Ability to login when system undergoing maintenance | Same |
Ability to access /scratch, /project and /home file systm when system undergoing maintenance. | Same |
Ability to submit jobs when system undergoing maintenance. Jobs are managed by a centralized, external, queuing system. | Yes, jobs are forwarded to the main system when it returns from maintenance. |
1 scratch file system ($SCRATCH), 1.6 PB, 35 GB/sec I/O bandwidth | 2 scratch file systems, each 1 PB, 35 GB/sec I/O bandwidth |
File Systems
The Edison file systems, $SCRATCH, $GSCRATCH, /project and $HOME do not rely on the main system being available . This allows you to access data when the system is down for maintenance. SCRATCH is a Lustre file system private to Edison. Two additional scratch file systems will be added when the Phase II system is delivered.


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text: Devin Graham creates quite possibly one of the dopest videos of the creepiest (for people like me, who are afraid of heights) concept I have ever seen in my life. He decided to place a huge rope on a giant cliff in Moab Utah and swing on it with a couple of friends. Sounds so easy, doesn't it? Watch the stunning piece of filmography below.


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By Jim McGill, Staff WriterPosted Oct 17, 2012If by BearInsider Staff or Contributor, this article is Copyright © 2013 BearInsider.com
"I decided to commit to Cal and I'm going to be a Bear," said Hughes tonight.
"I called Coach Howard and I told him that me and my family talked it over and it was clear that Cal was the best place for me.
"Coach Howard said he was really happy that I committed and that he thinks I can be a great player for Cal and he looks forward to coaching me."
Hughes considered waiting on his decision but ultimately felt he'd seen enough from his favorite to make the call now.
"Boise State and UCLA were the others recruiting me the hardest but they wanted me to finish my ACT first. I'm taking it in a few weeks but since Cal was really my choice, there was no reason to put it off."
Beyond Hughes' relationship with Howard, Cal's academic reputation and proximity were big selling points for the big defensive end.
"I'll be able to play in California for a great school and a great program and my family will be able to see me play.
"I love everything about Cal," said Hughes.
One of the big factors in Hughes longterm interest in the Bears was his "He told me I had a great game and to keep it up."
Hughes has paced the Huskies so far this year with 40 tackles, three sacks and a recovered fumble through six games this year.
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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness.
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Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq:GTIM) announced its eleventh consecutive month of same store sales increases with June sales increasing 5.1% from the prior year and that its same store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 increased 6.1%. Year to date for the first nine months of the fiscal year same store sales have increased 8.3%. Commenting on the sales improvement, President & CEO, Boyd Hoback said, "While there has been some rising of the tide from the macro-economic environment, we continue to see good results from our promotional and product strategy, with the focus on fresh, handcrafted food and products available only at Good Times. This has favorably impacted our average check per transaction and helped to mitigate some of the commodity cost increases and margin loss."
Good Times Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiary, Good Times Drive Thru Inc., engages in developing, owning, operating, and franchising hamburger-oriented drive-through restaurants under the Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard name primarily in Colorado.
Infosonics Corp. (Nasdaq:IFON) announced the launch of its new verykool® i610 handset. "Our new verykool® i610 is a 2G bar-type, Qwerty keyboard phone that is an upgraded version of one of our other popular phones, the i600," said Joseph Ram, the company's president and chief executive officer. "In addition to a larger screen, we added quad band, java and enhanced social networking capabilities, significantly improved the camera quality and doubled the T-Flash memory capacity. Our goal was to satisfy the thirst of our Latin American customers for continuous improvement in feature set, camera quality and storage capacity while leveraging popular designs."
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e-Future Information Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:EFUT) announced that according to the most recent survey of China's retail industry IT services market by International Data Corporation (IDC), eFuture holds the largest share of market among the top 10 retail industry IT service providers in China. According to IDC's July 2011 China Retail Industry IT Solution 2011-2015 Forecast and Analysis, there are currently more than 140 IT service providers offering solutions to the retail industry in China, led by eFuture, Changyi, SAP and Ufida. Together, the top 10 firms in the segment generated a combined RMB689.2 million in revenue in 2010, representing market share of 37.6%, which includes revenue generated from both software and services.
eFuture Information Technology Inc. provides integrated software and services to retail and consumer goods industries in the People's Republic of China.
Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd (Nasdaq:HOLI) announced that it has signed a contract to supply its ground-based high-speed rail signaling system to Panjin-Yingkou high-speed rail line with a designed traveling speed of 300 km/h and 107km in total length. The whole contract value is approximately US $3.03 million or RMB 19.6 million. Pursuant to the terms of the contract, Hollysys will supply its ground-based high-speed rail signaling system, including Train Control Center (TCC), Line-side Electronic Unit (LEU) and other auxiliary equipments, which are expected to be delivered and installed by June 2012.
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Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers (Personal Care) job in Bethlehem, PA
Company | Home Instead Senior Care |
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Make a difference in someone's life...provide companionship!
Home Instead Senior Care is the nation's most trusted source of non-medical care for seniors.
We help people stay in their homes for as long as possible by providing things like companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping and errands. Duties also include personal care such as bathing, toileting and grooming. We provide all liability insurance and handle tax deductions for you.
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The Governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission, and after reviewing the Telecommunications Act, its Bylaw and the Ordinance of the Communications and Information Technology Commission, and after reviewing Chapter Seven of the Telecommunications Bylaw, and after reviewing what was stated in the letter of Saudi Telecommunications Company No 29890 dated 1/8/1432 H, regarding Approval of Amendment of The Prepaid (Sawa Ziyara) Plan from Aljawal,
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Article OneApproval of Amendment of The Prepaid (Sawa Ziyara) Plan from Aljawal as per the tariff set out in Annex (1).
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Keanu is very supportive of cancer research.
Reeves donated his autographed Talent Pass from the 2006 MTV Movie Awards to the Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction benefitting LIFEbeat.
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Stay in the lap of Luxury in our beautifully decorated, 5 bedroom 4 bath private pool vacation villa. 10 ft ceilings, oversized ceramic tile, granite counters throughout, with lovely carpeting in the bedrooms. The kitchen is well appointed with new stainless appliances, and a spacious open floorplan. There is a washer/dryer for added convenience. Each bedroom has flat panel TV with cable and built in DVD. Free WiFi in home, as well as an internet cafe with printer available in the clubhouse. It is a great escape to your own paradise after busy days in the parks. Disney is just 7 miles away!
Your very own private splash pool, with security fencing for small children. Relax by your own pool under a covered lanai; south facing for sunshine late into the afternoon. You may choose to walk to the lavish clubhouse with huge, heated pool, water slide, kiddie pool and 2 outdoor spas.
There is an outdoor tiki bar to enjoy tropical drinks by the pool, or some delicous light fare. Enjoy tennis, volleyball, basketball or the kiddie playscape. There is also a gym and sauna. It is a full service resort, with a great game room for the kids, and it's own movie theater, where you can bring your own movie and enjoy the big screen. This is a private, gated community, with 24 hour security.
Property Type
- Townhome
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms
- Video Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Pool Table
- Television
- DVD Player
- Air Hockey
- Ping Pong Table
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
- Theme Parks
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Zoo
Leisure Activities
- Miniature Golf
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Boating
local services and businesses
- Fitness Center
sports and adventure activities
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Golf
- King
- Twin/ Single
- Queen
Communication / Internet
- Fax
- Dining Area
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
- Activities Guide
- Linens Provided
- Local Maps
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Internet
- Washing Machine
- Alarm Clock
- Wireless Internet
- Ceiling Fans
- Iron & Board
- Gym
- Heating
- Microwave
- Oven
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Slovenian
- Wood Deck
- Deck / Patio
- Porch / Veranda
- Lanai / Gazebo
Payment Type
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
- Shared Hot Tub
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- Guest Adrian K. (Jegenstorf)
- Date of stay 04/09/13
- Review Submitted 04/22/13
Such a nice and perfect place for familiy's and others. Everything ist more than well! The owner (Leslie) was very very nice and helpful! Its not just the house what makes it perfect. The resort with the big pool area and playground makes the experiance top of the tops. Disney, Universal, much restaurants, Target, Publix etc. is reachable within 5 - 30 minutes... I hope we can visit Paradise Palms again! Adi and Familie (switzerland)Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Excellent Vacation!
Excellent Vacation!
- Guest Susie (Miami, FL)
- Date of stay 03/22/13
- Review Submitted 03/28/13
I stayed at this beautiful property with my husband and son along with two other couples and their three children to celebrate my son's fourth birthday. I was concerned being that I usually visit disney various times a year and usually stay in the villas on property, but my concerns were unfounded. This town home was beautiful, immaculate, and extremely spacious. The children had an amazing time in the "pirate room", the private pool, and the resort splash pad. The owner was a delight to work with. As per proximity to area attractions, it was about a forty-five minute drive to legoland and about 10 minutes to disney. I highly recommend this property!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Truely Paradise.
Truely Paradise.
- Guest Sandy (Long Island, New York)
- Date of stay 11/29/12
- Review Submitted 12/12/12
Our latest stay at this vacation home was truely a paradise to escape all distractions. The five bedrooms gave us and our guests enough room to have space and still enjoy each others company. We were impressed by the decorations and the cleanliness of the condo. The amenities of the vacation spot only added to our experience. The community pool with slide and kiddie play area was ideal for the little ones who joined us. While they played there, the adults relaxed in one of the two hot tubs. After a day of excitement at the pool, we all headed to the movie theater housed in the clubhouse. It was amazing to have a movie theater feel without the price of paying to see a movie. Apart from everything offered on site, anything you could possibly need is in driving distance. Shopping, groceries, and entertainment. We will most definitely be reserving a week for next year. Cant wait to go back.Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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As expected: clean, large, new, few complaints
As expected: clean, large, new, few complaints
- Guest Micah (Alexandria, VA)
- Date of stay 11/20/12
- Review Submitted 12/05/12
Overall my family of seven adults was please with this property. We were happy to not run into any uncleaned toilets or grimy floors; the housekeeping appears to do a fine job. There was more than enough space for everyone. It was nice that have four full baths (although we did run out of hot water a number of times). The open kitchen with large dining table worked well for a few cook-in dinners. However, the kitchen utensils left much to be desired (knives were quite dull - and plastic cooking tools were cheap/flimsy). Additionally there were only two trash bags provided for a 6 night stay (this is most likely housekeeping's fault). Now, I understand most folks eat out exclusively, if that is you this would naturally not apply. The location relative to Disney is on par with other locations were have stayed at - simple 10-15 minute drive. While setting up our stay, the property owners were kind and attentive via our email correspondence.Owner response: Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Of note for future guests, the cleaning service leaves 'start up' supplies for dish soap, laundry detergents, shampoos, hand soaps, garbage bags, and toilet paper. Most of the time this is enough for the stay, however, some of these items might have to be purchased from the local stores if you need more...we re-use the bags from the grocery store and the trash is hidden right on the front porch with convenient pick up by the resort. Thank-you, hope to see you again, Leslie
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Disney Vacation
Disney Vacation
- Guest Mary (Tennessee)
- Date of stay 10/06/12
- Review Submitted 10/22/12
Where should I start? This townhouse was a fantastic home for our Disney trip. It was an easy drive to the Disney parks and lots of the stores located nearby. The kids were so excited about it they wanted to live there forever. The resort pool and playground was fun for the kids and not crowded at all. We only used those one time since the pool at the townhouse was a great mid-day relief from Disney. There was so much space for everyone to spread out that made for easy naps and down time. And having 4 bathrooms no one ever had to wait. With a TV located in each room there was no fighting on who was watching what. The WII in the living room was a hit for all the kids and we used it often. It was very convenient having a washer and dryer; we did a couple of loads while we were there. Leslie the owner was great to deal with. She answered emails promptly and gave great recommendations for our trip. All of this with 11 family members and not once felt crowded. Return you ask, without a doubt!!!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Wonderful Resort Style Homes!
Wonderful Resort Style Homes!
- Guest Dayz P.
- Date of stay 08/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/20/12
This house is brand new, very nicely decorated, and extremely comfortable for large parties. Our party included adults, teens, and kids and we never felt crowded. Everyone had their own room with bathroom (except down stairs where 2 bedrooms share the main one). The kitchen is fully equipped and the outside pool was very nice and refreshing after a long day at the parks. The drive to Disney is about 5-10 minutes, while Universal is about 25-30 minutes depending on traffic. Very close by there is a Publix, Walgreens, Super Target, and various chain restaurants. The owner is very nice and was able to accommodate our reservation and needs on short notice. I will definitely recommend! :-)Owner response: We're very pleased that you had a nice time, thank-you! Leslie
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Terrific place to stay!
Terrific place to stay!
- Guest Toni B.
- Date of stay 08/06/12
- Review Submitted 08/17/12
I can't say enough nice things about our stay here in Kissimmee! There were 10 of us (me, my husband, son, daughter-in-law, 4 grandkids and daughter-in-law's parents) and we didn't feel at all crowded. The town home is beautiful and spacious and beautifully furnished. My grandsons loved the pirate beds! and my granddaughters also loved their cute pink room. It was wonderful to have 4 bathrooms but the most popular part of the residence was the splash pool! So great to be able to go out and cool off after a hot, humid August-in-Florida day, splash around with the kids, or lounge around with the adults after the kids were in bed. The large pool at the Clubhouse was terrific too along with the other facilities there. Everyone in our group was really knocked-out about the accommodations and Leslie, the owner, is a real sweetheart and couldn't have been more helpful prior to our stay. We travel quite a bit and usually stay at very nice places (mostly resort condos or hotels like the Westin, or Marriott or Sheraton) and this was certainly one of the best and very affordable! Many thanks to Leslie and the rest of the Johnson family for sharing your elegant vacation home with us for a truly memorable stay. We definitely hope to return.Owner response: So happy to hear you enjoyed your trip! We hope to host you again :)
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Fabulous Vacation Home!
Fabulous Vacation Home!
- Guest Stephanie R.
- Date of stay 07/21/12
- Review Submitted 08/02/12
We had a fantastic vacation. The pictures describe the house perfectly. This home is beautiful and the resort has so much to offer. We traveled with children from the ages of 6 to 15 and everyone had plenty to do: swimming, tennis, basketball, playground, and everyone's favorite, the arcade. Leslie was terrific. She answered all of my questions right away and gave us lots of tips to make our trip easier. The house is very convenient to shopping and all of the parks. I would highly recommend this house to anyone and I hope to return sometime.Owner response: So glad to hear you enjoyed the trip! Thanks, Leslie
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Amazing Townhouse
Amazing Townhouse
- Guest Marissa B.
- Date of stay 07/06/12
- Review Submitted 07/12/12
Leslie's townhouse is simply AMAZING! The 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms gave us plenty of space, there were 8 of us and we never once felt crowded. The home itself and the furnishings and beautiful. Each room is decorated with quality furniture and linens and COMFORTABLE mattresses (a rare find on vacations) The private pool was great for the kids and the adults with easy access and major convenience. The large pool and the clubhouse were great too. The pool sports beach entrance, water slide, fountains, water fall and grotto like hot tub with plenty of room for everyone. I would recommend this unit to anyone with a large family or group looking to make the most of their vacation.Owner response: Thanks for sharing your review, glad you had a great trip!
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The Best Away From Home Vacation Ever!
The Best Away From Home Vacation Ever!
- Guest Joanne B.
- Date of stay 07/01/12
- Review Submitted 07/10/12
We certainly made the right choice staying at this townhouse. We were a short distance to Walt Disney World. The only problem was our vacation was too short! There were 10 of us and we were all comfortable and had plenty of room. It was clean and had everything we needed. The owner provided us with all the necessary info before we even left Idaho. The pool was an added bonus for the kids. We would definitely recommend this townhouse to others. Thanks so much for helping making this a memorable vacation!Owner response: So very happy y'all had a great time, Thank-you, Leslie
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Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. A cancellation fee of $50, with the remainder of deposit retuned, if cancellation is done more than 60 days before stay.
Pool heat during winter months is optional at a $20 per night additional fee.
No Pets. Maximum Occupancy 11. Management reserves the right to evict tenants who exceed maximum occupancy.
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
- Housekeeping: $125
- Tax Rate 13%
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Year Purchased: 2011
About the owner: We are a family with three young boys, who enjoy the Orlando area so much, we wanted to have a home to come to when we visit.
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Stayed here for the one night. Found it to be a standard super 8 motel that had seen better days. Everything seemed to be dated and old. Stayed there one night and thats as long as i would stay there. The breakfast was sub par for a continental breakfast with stale cereal.
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2130 Las Lunas St, Pasadena, CA 91107
Sold on 9/23/11: $650,000
Zestimate®: $729,911 A Zestimate® home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value. It is not an appraisal. Use it as a starting point to determine a home's value. Learn more
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- Bedrooms:3 beds
- Bathrooms:2 baths
- Single Family:1,682 sq ft
- Lot:7,647 sqft
- Year Built:1927
- Last Sold:Sep 2011 for $650,000
- Heating Type:Contact for details
Character Spanish on lovely tree-lined Northeast Pasadena Street. Architectural detail and wood floors through out. Charming courtyard patio at entrance. Dramatic Living Room with vaulted wood beam ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Formal Dining Room with lovely wood windows. Large Remodeled Kitchen with O'Keefe and Merritt Stove and adjacent eating area. Separate Laundry Room with Additional Storage and Large Pantry. Three Bedrooms, one currently used as a Den with built in bookshelves. One and 3/4 Bathrooms. Charming Walled Backyard with covered dining area. Central Heat/Air. Copper Plumbing. Source of Data: I-Tech MLS Broker: Coldwell Banker Agent: LeAnn Healy Updated: July 30, 2011 For an appointment or more information please call (626) 862-3591… MoreLess
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- Days on Zillow810
- Last Remodel Year1929
- Lot Depth140
- Lot Width55
- Parcel #5745010044
- Price/sqft$386
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- Zillow Home ID20874060
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Zestimate What's this? | $729,911 | $693K – $781K | -$10,640 | $433 | 12/08/2013 |
Rent Zestimate What's this? | $2,719/mo | $2.2K – $3.3K/mo | -$54 | $1.62 | 12/02/2013 |
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Market guide | Zillow predicts Mid Central home values will rise 8.9% next year, compared to a 6.7% increase for Pasadena as a whole. Among Mid Central homes, this home is valued 26.4% more than the midpoint (median) home, but is valued 2.3% less per square foot. Foreclosures will be a factor impacting home values in the next several years. In the Mid Central market, the number of foreclosures waiting to be sold fell 23.5% in the last year. The number of unsold foreclosures is 0.7% less than in Pasadena, and 49.1% less than the national average. This lower local number could help Mid Central home values rise more quickly than other regions in Pasadena. Learn more about forecast calculations or Mid Central home values.… moreless |
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Title: | Determinants of fertility across context : a comparison of Mexican and Turkish immigrant women |
Author: | White, Kari Lyn |
Abstract: | Immigrant women are frequently found to have higher fertility relative to women in the majority population . This is often attributed to their socioeconomic characteristics , cultural preferences and patterns of childbearing , and adaptation to the destination context . However , several limitations in the research to date may mask the associations and processes which shape women's fertility : 1 ) frequently used indicators are not sensitive to the way in which fertility is shaped by the migration process 2 ) key proximate determinants of fertility are often not integrated into analyses and 3 ) non‐migrant women in sending countries are often excluded as a reference for immigrant women's childbearing behavior . In order to assess how women's migratory moves and social context affect fertility , I compare the risk of first birth and patterns of contraceptive use at higher‐order parities for non‐migrant , immigrant and native‐born women . For these analyses , I use data from nationally‐representative surveys of reproductive health and family formation from Mexico , the United States , Turkey and Germany . The results from these analyses demonstrate that both foreign‐born Mexican‐ and Turkish‐origin immigrant women experience first birth earlier than non -migrants , second generation immigrants , and native -born women at destination . However the underlying determinants of earlier birth are different for these two groups . There are also differences for second generation women ; US -born Mexicans experience first birth at significantly younger ages than whites , whereas age at first birth is very similar for German -born Turkish women and ethnic Germans . Furthermore , patterns of contraceptive use among immigrant women who have at least one child are notably different than patterns observed for non -migrants . US -born women have similar contraceptive use compared to whites , but Mexican -born women are less likely to use permanent and highly effective methods , even after controlling for fertility intentions . Turkish -origin women in Germany exhibit large differences in contraceptive use relative to non -migrant women , particularly the very low reported use of withdrawal . These findings indicate that fertility determinants vary across origin and destination context . The observed differences between Mexican - and Turkish -origin women suggest that distinct processes of migration , socialization , and access to contraception lead to variation in the fertility outcomes for these two groups . |
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Fort Worth Dunbar and Fort Worth Wyatt didnt meet in boys basketball in the regular season for the first time since 1968, the year Wyatt opened.
But the rivalrys passion and emotion was alive and well Friday, as Dunbar defeated the Chaparrals 66-61 in the Class 4A area playoffs before 1,350 fans at a packed Billingsley Field House.
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Dunbar (22-9) advanced to the Region I quarterfinals to face Trophy Club Nelson or Waco University at an undetermined site and date.
It was great to be a part of this, Dunbar coach Robert Hughes Jr. said. When they told me it was going to be at Billingsley, I knew the crowd would come out. It sure reminded me of the 70s and 80s.
A full house was nothing new for the rivalry, but it was rare maybe unprecedented to see the losing team end its season.
Dunbar guard Dennis Jones scored a game-high 25 points to push the Wildcats past Wyatt (19-13) in the fourth quarter.
Jones knocked down a right-corner 3-pointer with 5:47 remaining to give Dunbar its first lead since midway through the second quarter.
We had a lot of mental mistakes and I think we were just kind of mentally not right, Jones said. You know it was our first time in the playoffs, so I kind of think we didnt know what to expect in a game like this.
Wyatt slowed the game and took a 22-21 lead in the second quarter that grew to as much as seven points before Dunbar took off .
They clearly beat us on the boards tonight and left it all out there, Hughes said. We just really had a few more plays than they did and they missed some free throws. Aside from that, it really felt like a one-point game.
Dunbar shot 42 percent for the game, dropping in 23 field goals. Wyatt made 20 of 55 field goals and 19 of 30 free throws.
DeLante Brooks backed up Jones with 17 points, and Trae Dary led Wyatt with 16.
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The Angel Hotel won me over to Bury St Edmunds. My only previous, brief and unhappy visit to the Suffolk city 20 years ago was spent picking blood=stained shards of glass out of my Datsun's front seat after my windscreen imploded on the way home from university in Norwich. Friends made encouraging noises before my nervous return "Bury's lovely", said one, "and it's retained some industry so it also feels like a proper town." "The Angel's a gorgeous building," said another. "Nick Cave used to write songs there."
Sure enough after two hours on a National Express train, we fetched up in front of the Angel's handsome, Georgian façade. The hotel is massive (it won the 2008 award for "best large hotel in Suffolk") and is undergoing gradual renovation. The public spaces and many of the rooms have been stylishly modernised (although the art and the armchairs are boilerplate "boutique" and self-consciously quirky) while yet-to-be refurbished rooms are let at lower rates. The staff are absurdly young but able, and gave us the warmest welcome I've had in this country.
"This is my favourite room", said the receptionist, opening the door to our suite. No wonder. It was vast, with a small balcony above the hotel's front door, flanked by vintage RAC and AA signs, and overlooking the city's magnificent Abbey Gate and the classically inspired Assembly Rooms. The room and bathroom had been sympathetically and simply upgraded. There's Freeview on the telly, no minibar, nothing too flash and fancy. Perfect for what we all must call "the current climate".
After a glass of champagne, from a choice of four no less, by the open fire in the lobby, it was time to explore the town. "Turn left, then left again and you're in the market square", said the same sparky receptionist, "and that's pretty much all of Bury". Right again. The still largely-Georgian town centre is compact, with industrial bulks including the Greene King brewery looming in the distance. But it packs a lot in.
There's a proper market overlooked by the Moyse's Hall Museum, housed in a stately Norman Building, which gives a succinct history of the city. There are two cinemas, the lovely Theatre Royal, and a wealth of independent shops, as well as outposts of Christie's and Bonham. We had a quick drink in the smallest pub in Bury, The Nutshell, just big enough for six and papered with currency from around the world, brought a quarter of chocolate bonbons from Auntie Pam's sweet shop and lunch at a nearby deli. There were kids everywhere. Bury seems safe enough for children to play out on the streets. Certainly, it lacks the air of despondent aggression among teenagers that curses so many provincial towns.
Indeed, the older youth seemed happy to spend their Saturday loafing around St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and the giant ruins and gardens of the old Abbey. Smashed during the dissolution of the monasteries, the Abbey was dedicated to the Christian martyr St Edmund, shot to death with arrows by Vikings when he refused to convert. A river runs through this tranquil district, and the grounds contain an aviary of colourful birds. Back at the hotel, we drifted off into an afternoon nap.
That evening, we had a drink in the Angel's bar, which has been simply done over in dark wood with clean lines, then hit the restaurant, which has been given the unlovely name of the Eaterie. Here were a couple of disappointments. More of that "kooky" art and furniture and intrusive canned music. But the room is full and friendly, and serves local produce, imaginatively but not fussily presented. My starter of Blytheburn pork belly with pan-fried squid and chilli dressing was an inspired combination of texture and flavour, and plates of pan-roasted seabass and medallions of monkfish were both huge and cooked to a turn. The sommelier, who looked too young to drink, brought us a bottle of 2007 Poully Fume Masson-Bendelet, warning us it might not be cold enough. We demurred. But he was right.
It's quiet overnight in Bury so we slept very well, and still glutted from the night before, enjoyed a simple breakfast in our room. Watching people stroll through the Abbey Gate, and listening to the bells of St Mary's Church next to the cathedral. After that, we had another wander through the Abbey grounds, and down some back alleys stuffed with even more foursquare Georgian buildings. For those with access to a car, the absurdly pretty Tudor town of Lavenham is nearby, as is Ickworth House, the ancestral home of the Hervey family. Southwold and Aldeburgh are reachable. So is Norwich, as I know to my cost.
But as we headed off to the train, feeling refreshed and laden with papers, I realised that memories of broken glass and the wind whipping through my suddenly open-air Datsun had vanished entirely. Well done, Bury St Edmunds. Bless you, Angel.
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Cosmetic surgery a booming business in Thailand
A drastic change in the public's perception of cosmetic surgery over the past ten years has created a huge demand among Thai consumers, who contribute most of the 20 billion baht (S$796 million) in income that surgery clinics enjoy each year.
Ten years ago, both surgeons and customers sneaked into backrooms in hospitals and beauty clinics for the operations. Now, clinics have mushroomed in all parts of the country as consumers welcome the idea of how a tiny appearance change can lead to greater beauty.
A recent survey shows that market value of the cosmetic surgery business has increased from 15 billion baht in 2010 to 20 billion baht in 2011. And this year, the value of this industry is expected to increase by another 20 per cent.
Meanwhile, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting estimates that cosmetic surgery will be the most popular business among investors this year as more and more teenagers want to undergo the surgery.


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So this week, we are running around getting ready for NYCWFF and getting things ready for our 8th year anniversary. So my usual allotted cooking/baking time has be cut in … okay there's no time. Somehow, I managed to multi-task this little cake into my crazy schedule. This is a result of my dear friend from college's obsession with this cake and of course, Pinterest for bringing that memory back into my life. To be honest, the name BUTTER in any cake title sounds deliciously tempting.
Because this week is so crazy, I made this recipe from here with no alterations.
Be careful though, this cake is highly addictive (as you can tell by that last image, where I couldn't even snap up a picture before half of it was gone!).


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Basis for Admission to Freshman Class
Stillman is a small college with a Christian ethos. In selecting students, character and other personal traits may be taken into account.
Every applicant must present satisfactory credentials as to all of these factors, as well as the state of his/her health. The final decision regarding admittance is based on the following:
- Secondary school record.
- Level of performance on the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT).
- Recommendations of school Principals and other persons qualified to render judgments concerning applicants.
- Personal background, experience, and apparent character traits.
- Health record.


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Forgive Me - Friends concerned asking me the same question.
"You busy ?"
"Just dropping by to see how you're doing. You seem quiet today."
"Why are you so quiet. If anything bothers you, most of us here are civil.
If you're having any trouble venting, just tell me. . . I'll be...
1 Response
Nov 8, 2011
Is This Bad? - Sometimes I just want to shut off my phone, iPod, and computer. I do not want to talk to anyone or even see anyone. I get in these moods and lately it has been going on for a while. My friends ask me to hangout or go places, and I come up with a lame excuse for why...
3 Responses
Sep 28
I Need Space - Some days I wish I could be absolutely alone. I'm feeling a bit like that today. Some days I just want to wake up to a quiet house, and not to the sound of my family yelling and rushing around. I want to turn off the stupid radio and television and just let things...
Aug 23
At Night.... -
I can laugh and smile all day, I can be in the happiest mood in the world, but when the night comes, I am not doing well at alll. When the night comes, I pull away from the world, from the people who I Love and care about. I wish I knew why I wish I could explain...
2 Responses
Apr 19, 2010
Please Just Leave Me Alone - there are days , like today for instance, that I just want peace and quiet. I need to feel solitude. I want no one to make conversation. I don't want to hear the noise of a radio or tv. I just want to curl up with a book. do a puzzle book. or as...
2 Responses
Jul 16
Hi .. I'm Kiki - And what some call "lonliness" I call "SOLITUDE". Love being to myself and pop in and out of the mainstream at will .. I like a saying a lady I used to know would say .. "company is like fish .. it starts to stink after a while." .. She would say that every year...
Oct 8, 2012
I Feel Like Just Being Alone At Times - There are time I tend to feel withdrawn. When I get angry or upset or emotionally hurt I withdrawl. I don't speak to people its just like im in a daze.I have walked around work just lost and show no emotions its like I'm blank. After I come...
1 Response
Dec 8, 2009
Sometimes - Sometimes,I like to be alone,Withdrawn,So I can think,Lose myself,Deep in thought,Take a break,From this stressful life,Be myself.Return refreshed.
Apr 6, 2012
I Feel Like Just Being Alone At Times - There are time I tend to feel withdrawn. When I get angry or upset or emotionally hurt I withdrawl. I don't speak to people its just like im in a daze.I have walked around work just lost and show no emotions its like I'm blank. After I come...
Dec 8, 2009
I Try - My school has 6 (or 7) Chinese exchange students, and I was fortunate enough to meet one named Alex. He's quiet and shy. I feel bad when he sits at my table because my friends don't make conversation with him. So I ask him questions and make jokes to help him into the...
Sep 1, 2012
Weekend Lock In - during the weekends my two sons go to there moms house and i withdraw . i lock the doors turn off the phones and just be alone. i dont know why it just happens. during the week i stay home alot also but the kids like to go places so i take them. i really feel...
Sep 25, 2011
Uhm... - When I do this I usually put on my headphones and block everyone out. Does anyone else do this too?
3 Responses
Aug 22, 2009
When I Feel -
When I feel that no one can truly understand me or when I have tried reaching out and found nothing to grab onto, I will retreat into myself. Even if someone is there to help, sometimes I will pull away, because I can't or don't want to deal with my circumstances...
19 Responses
Apr 19, 2010
Grand Solitude - More often than not I like solitude and being alone. This is impossible with two children at home, but I do not wish them gone. They add flavor and gesto to living since I'm mostly withdrawn from general society. I have one good friend that answers her cell...
Feb 28, 2012
My Brain Is Tired. - The last few days, I have felt lost in myself. I'm in a hole that I can't seem to get out of. I sit here at this computer most of the time and just read the stories, not commenting or just flipping around groups aimlessly. I love the friends I have here so...
26 Responses
Oct 16, 2009
Alone - I felt so alone, and withdrawn growing up, i felt misunderstood, i cut so i could release the pain from my head for the split second as the pain welled, and the blood rising to the surface cleansed my thoughts... my biggest problem was feeling like noone understood...
1 Response
Aug 21, 2009
All Alone With My Messed Up Thoughts. - Somedays I really actually like talking to people or being outside. But other days all I want to do is stop fighting all the **** in my head and finally turn my life over to the pain. I get tired of putting up a strong front and pretending...
2 Responses
Aug 20, 2009
Alone Isn't Bad Or Is It? - I want to be alone, a lot. I live alone, and often I can't wait until I get off work so I can come home and be away from everyone. I don't consider myself anti-social. I just like to get away from people. I think some people would think that this...
1 Response
Jan 20
Right now I'm having some weird loneliness breakdown. I want to be alone when I'm surrounded by people, left with only myself and my thoughts. But the second I am I get anxious and freak out and start thinking about horrible things and need to be around people again. But then I...
4 days ago
Marriage Is Constant Struggle... - I've been married for just over 8 years and I've been with my husband 13 years in total. It's starting to feel like along time!
Like most couples we go through our bad times and we've always made it work for ourselves and our kids but over the...
Nov 12
Why? - When I was younger before the age of 9 I didn't know what life would throw at me I didn't know life would throw anything to me. I thought life would be filled with joy... But now I know as I look forward I don't see any joy... at all. The age of 9 I went to a school for 4...
2 Responses
Nov 26
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I'm So Alone. I Don't Want To Be Alone Anymore. - I feel alone.
It feels like my heart has a huge hole in it, sometimes I feel like I could just rip it out of my chest. I never cry, I feel like I can't. I'm so horrible, and mean. I'm cruel to people and I don't even mean...
4 Responses
Nov 13
Sometimes We Just Need Space - I don't understand how some people need constant attention from others.... Sometimes I just like time to myself to relax and decompress. I've dated women that think if I want alone time, I must be doing something bad.... Really? Come on! Being a...
Nov 26
Sometimes I Just Want To Leave. - Go far, far away, to a place where nobody knew me, where I would be a complete stranger, and where I would be free to do anything, anytime.
My life has been very good, I can't complain at all, but... It doesn't feel like something that I deserve...
Nov 18
Sometimes I Like Being Alone - I usually like to have time alone when I'm upset or I feel like I want to cry. I also like being alone after a long day of being hovered over or being in big crowds. Its beneficial if I just need time to think or if I'm trying to do homework...
2 Responses
Nov 29
Sometimes I Feel God Has Nice Sense Of Humour. - " All week I had been battling with Sarah. Her emotions had been out of control. She had been destructive. I have seen her cussing at random people for the first time ever since her disorder. In a rage she had gone into her...
5 Responses
a week ago
Only Sometimes - Usually I prefer to be around people important to me. Sometimes, I need to be alone or I will do or say things that I should not when I am around them.
Nov 18
I Want To Go Home. - This sucks, it really really does.
I literally feel the empty ness inside of me, in my chest and were my heart is.
And of corse if someone was saying stuff like this I would try and help them, say something encouraging, but I don't want anyone to say...
3 Responses
Nov 17
Alone In This World - I sometimes feel like I'm the only person in this world
I feel there's no one for me
I feel no one will ever listen to me
I feel I'm alone in this world
So lonely and ignored
So sad And depressed
No one's ever there for me
Time goes by as if there was no...
2 Responses
Nov 19
Alone And At Peace - There's nothing more relaxing than being in a quiet environment with no one around to bother you. Whether your in your room or outside during any season; winter, summer, spring, fall.
Summer and fall are the seasons where it's just the perfect temperature...
Nov 19
Want To Answer A 100 Questions To Pass The Time - 1. Name? I have 2 names. I use the one which starts with S.
2. Male or Female? Female.
3. Were you named after anyone? No.
4. Does your name mean anything? Yes.
5. Nicknames? Yes couple of .
6. What do you think you look...
2 Responses
Nov 21
I Feel So Very Alone - At this moment, I feel so very alone, more alone than I have ever been. I have no "friends" meaning there is no one I let into my "inner life". I have acquaintances I would never burden with my stress or anxiety. Sometimes though, I just wish someone...
2 Responses
Nov 26
Alone But Not Lonely - As the holidays approach, I notice how all the shows and movies on TV focus on the happy ending stories, where the guy gets the girl and they live happily ever after. However, those movies don't show the work behind relationships.
Relationships are...
4 Responses
Nov 11
I Get Lonely Sometimes - I get lonely sometimes because my real friends live far away. My sisters is often away at college. My younger sister works a lot because of the holidays and my brother moved out. Im home alone a lot now. Everyone lives so far away. My boyfriend lives...
Nov 18
Just Want To Be Listened To - I live with my boyfriend and his brother in there dads house. Sorry if that sounds complicated. It is the most frustrating time ever, i never get listened to. When i want to do something with my boyfriend like go cinema or for a meal he constantly...
Nov 22
Sometimes Its All We Really Need... - I may seem tough on the outside or like Im holding it together well. I do what I have to do but deep down sometimes I just cry and feel alone and thats when we would all love to know that everything will be okay, that its okay to not be...
5 Responses
Nov 11
Sometimes I've Had Enough...I Feel So Angry I Just Cry - I'm only human. I can't always be nice. I try my best to keep things together even if I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs. Rather than I would ask why life is so unfair even if you're being good and all, I would...
1 Response
a week ago
I Am Alone And For Some Reason I Am Grateful For It... - To be someone such as myself, I cannot even question the logic on it's own.
I am Alone because I must be
I am Alone because I want to be
I am Alone because I deserve to be
I am Alone because I have no one that understands...
Nov 16
I Can't Sleep Alone - I have a massive amount of problems when it comes to sleeping but the biggest and most challenging one is the fact that I'm scared to go to sleep. I'm plaugued with constant night terrors that are horrifically violent and feel so real best example of this...
2 Responses
Nov 30
Really? You Want Me To Shut Up? - Hey everybody! Do you want to hear a story how some people want to censorship everything and everybody? Who know exactly how much can you say and when? Here on EP, the home of free experssion? Here it goes: The question was: Atheist Mega...
Nov 11
Scared Of Being Alone And Scared Of Socializing.. - I feel like the more people try to show that they love, care about me and want to be with me, the more alone, vulnerable and under attack I feel:[
I have been wanting to go to Sunday brunch with my mom for over a month, she and...
1 Response
Nov 10
I Can't Do It Alone - I am writing on but just for me, not for fame or fortune, not for money, not for anyone but myself and my friends but I need help writing it. I want to add symbols/crests to it but I can't because I don't know how to make one or what should and should not go...
Nov 14
Alone Again - I had conference band today, I didn't get picked but that's not a surprise. Now I was one if the first people to go so I had to wait for everyone else. During that time I had to just think to myself... That was the worst part. I felt alone, no one cared that I was...
Nov 14
Alone.. - Well drinking alone.. is it sad to drink alone?. It`s very confusing to me, I have friends and a decent social life. Basically I`m a happy bunny and I deal with problems by exercising(gym, running etc.) or just doing it the old way by writing my thoughts down!. Anyway I...
1 Response
a week ago
down time…I can't handle it.I am anxious, frustrated, sad. Alone.I can't take it.I am seeking, needing, wanting. Alone.I can't understand it.I am sweet, soft, patient. Alone.I can't believe it.I am pleasant, sexy, erotic. Alone.I hate down time.I hate being left to my...
3 Responses
4 days ago
I'M Alone - It's been years,
Sitting by myself.
I thought you were my only true friend,
But guess not.
You only need me when your down.
People use me,
For me to help them.
Then when I need someone.
I'm just alone.
Even if I have a boyfriend,
I'm still alone.
No one could hear me...
1 Response
Nov 10
Feeling Alone - I've been through a lot over this last year, and within that time I've dealt with mum's severe bouts of clinical depression, my dad's anxiety, then my own depression & anxiety begun, but I ran away from it. I was too busy getting involved with the wrong people...
2 Responses
Nov 19
Alone In A Room Full Of People - I am alone. I have friends, yet I am still alone. I have a mother and father and a brother, yet still I am alone. I live in a town, in a state, in a country, on this planet filled with people and yet.....I am quite alone.
How can that be? I feel...
3 Responses
Nov 21
Left Alone. - I like being alone at home but at school I want to be surrounded by my close friends again but they all are too busy, moved away, or just lost contact.
I am so alone at school everyday and I don't like it. I miss having my friends around. And it really sucks that...
2 Responses
Nov 21
Why Was I Born To Be Alone? - I've been alone my entire life, with not a single person to call my friend. I have my family, sure, but my family is so screwed up, it doesn't matter if they're there because they not only don't understand, but they make things worse.
When I was in...
1 Response
Nov 23
I Feel Alone When Im Surrounded - I have several friends, they are genuine friends, when I'm with them I don't get to be alone sense they are always talking to me, they are good friends. They worry themselves over me, and I too over them. I've known them for a long time and they...
3 Responses
Nov 12
I Want To Punish Them Both For What They Did. - Not to go into the details but I had someone decide to destroy my 12-year marriage for fun, just because she had a problem with me. And she succeeded. And got away with it.
I want to believe that life/karma/the universe will...
4 Responses
Nov 12
I Want To Answer A 100 Questions To Pass The Time - OK, here goes...
1. Name? Starts with a __.
2. Male or Female? Female soul, body is "other".
3. Were you named after anyone? Yes, but that's all I can say.
4. Does your name mean anything? I guess so, but parents didn't...
1 Response
Nov 16
Depressed & Alone - Hey everyone...I just want someone to hear my story or to talk to....
So ever since I was little I grew up having no friends after 2nd grade. I was one of the only white kids in my entire school...so I was bullied everyday...especially at recess where the...
1 Response
Nov 18
Alone, Specific And In General. - This may be the first Thanksgiving that I will be alone since the divorce. I am trying to whip up some kind of Thanksgiving day event at my place but since I don't know any other people who are alone, I'm having to figure out who to invite and...
4 Responses
Nov 20
Pregnant And Alone - Well I'm 18, just started my first year of college! My boyfriend is the same age and he started his first year of university as well! Only problem is he's 2 hours out of town. I see him maybe every 2 weeks if I'm lucky and I'm 6 months pregnant. He's missing...
4 Responses
Nov 25
You Want To Know What I Think - here I go ..listen with your heart,lend me your ears as I surrender my soul..If something hurts please do understand ...Sometimes I think to run away from everything as I can't be with you and things dont seem to fall in place I feel am the only...
Nov 27
Sometimes I Feel Like He's Not Very Passionate... - Or most of the time, rather. Not even romantic. When we were first together we had a long distance relationship, but we kept close by talking online everyday, and he seemed so romantic then. The way he used his words, the things...
2 Responses
Nov 10
Don't Feel Loved, Wanted Or Happy! - I liked to test people in my life. It comes from issues as a child when my father walked out and left us. If he can do it than why won't my husband?
I try to ignore my insecurities but its hard sometimes. I spend my time being an employee, a...
6 Responses
Nov 13
Alone - No one beside me
All aloof in the deep sea
Thoughts and minds all are free
Still you're not there to see
Seeing all this makes me cry
Miss my captain 'aye 'aye
Wish you were still here by my standby
Together we used to say bull's eye!
So alone I'm
Missing all...
1 Response
Nov 14


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In a report from the Wall Street Journal, actor Samuel L Jackson gave an interesting update to Avengers: Age of Ultron. According to Nick Fury, he stated that Oldboy actress Elizabeth Olsen is in fact Scarlet Witch. Olsen's name has been latest one to circle the role, but now with this story, it all but confirms it. This is what Jackson said on the matter:
"I don't think we begin shooting before March of next year. I know we're shooting in London, that James Spader is Ultron and going to be the bad guy, and that we added Ms. [Elizabeth] Olsen [who will play the Scarlet Witch], but I don't know what she's doing, if she's on the inside or the outside. I haven't seen a script."
Despite that their still very little on the role of Scarlet Witch, it is safe to say Elizabeth Olsen has gotten the part. What she will be doing in the movie is anyone's guess, but will see what Whedon has in store for us. Now for the next question: will Aaron Taylor Johnson take the role of Quicksilver.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters May 1,2015.


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I love Allen West's forthrightness. We need more men willing to speak up and speak the truth with honesty. Here is Allen West on the recent terror attacks in Boston
Tag Archives: Terrorism
Roundup That Matters 5/28
Obama Stands For Islam — but then, are we surprised about this? He is anti-First Amendment in his stance. People slander Jesus Christ all the time and yet, you don't see Christians rioting and killing people over it. Only the religion of peace does that.
Divorce Rate Among Devoted Christians Much Lower Than National Average — For years we have been hearing that the divorce rate among Christians was just as bad as that among non-Christians… at 50 percent. That stat is erroneous and misleading in nature as well. But there is a new study out showing that those who are devoted Christians actually have a lower divorce rate than those non-believers. Here the key poing:
People who seriously practice a traditional religious faith—whether Christian or other—have a divorce rate markedly lower than the general population.
What the study shows is that the more a couple is committed to their beliefs, the less likely they are to become divorced.
Gloria Jackson Show — I like the following video from the Gloria Jackson Show. She interviews Comedian Brad Stine about freedom of speech. The more I listened to it the more I like Brad Stine. Not only does he discuss the problem of Marxism and political correctness, but he goes on to talk about the true equality we have because of Christ and Christianity.
BTW, I actually started paying more attention to Gloria Jackson when I was listening to a debate between a Calvinist and Armenian recently and she was one of the people who asked a question during the Q&A.
Paganini Humor — Another video that I have found very humorous, and entertaining are those put out by PAgagNINI, a couple of violinist who put humor to playing music. The following is one of my favorites in which they cover U2′s With or Without You. It's beautiful. (Hattip Andrew M.)
And there is this rendition of Pachelbel's Canon in D
Roundup That Matters
Pastor Youcef still needs our prayers plus an UPDATE — as of today, Pastor Youcef is still thought to be alive in Iran even though he has been sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity.
We know that God ultimately holds Pastor Youcef's future in His hands, so we trust that whatever happens, God will be glorified and the gospel will go forward. But we still must pray for his deliverance and ask the LORD to have him spared from the radicals of Islam.
Here is the latest video on the case:
Not Afraid to Tell Her Story — Here is a post about Athena Dean who was involved in a terrible cult of mind control for the past 12 years. While in it, she lost her husband, family, home, business and car all because she fell under the Satanic control of cult-leader Tim Williams. Her business was running Wine Press, which was a successful small business until Williams and company showed up on the scene. Like many cults, Williams has left a long trail of broken Christians in his path.
Remember, we are to follow Christ, not men, especially when they twist Scripture to support their arguments. Whenever someone says that you should do something because God said so, and they point to the Bible to support their case, realize that this isn't how Christianity operates. Athena also has a piece of the tactics of the cults.
Seven States File Lawuit over Obama Mandate — Good news. We see that seven states which include Texas, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Carolina, are filing a lawsuit in district court to stop the Obama mandate that would require religious institutions to provide health care that would provide abortions and contraceptions that are against their religious beliefs. As we saw in my post yesterday, the so-called compromise, was not a compromise at all and the mandate as it was written is still the mandate that is being required by Health and Human Services, which is a violation of our rights guaranteed under the First Amendment. The mandate demands that those who believe it is fundamentally wrong to kill a child would still have to pay for services that kill children. With this issue and the issue of Arizona's immigration law, it's sad to see that Americans greatest opponent to freedom and liberty is our own president. Alas, but we tried to warn our friends and families who were so ga-ga over this man, yet they would not listen.
Obama Confident He Has Another Five Years — not if we have anything to say about it. King Obama declared to Univision that he has another five years to set his plans in place. There he is quoted as saying the following:
"Well, first of all … my presidency is not over," Obama, who just a few months ago described himself as an underdog in the presidential race, said in a telephone interview. "I've got another five years coming up. We're going to get this done," he said.
Pakistan was Blind to What They Didn't Want to See!
It really is hard to say that Pakistan is our ally. They were not trying very hard to find Osama bin Laden, even though he was right under their noses. My guess is that they were laughing at us the entire time OBL was living there, all six years of it. It was probably the inside joke for many in their intelligence department.
"Ha ha! Those stupid Americans. They couldn't find OBL even if we told them! Ha ha!"
So now they scream about sovereignty and all. It would probably do Pakistani some good to remember it's better to tell the truth than to lie. They could have just said: "We are not your allies! We like OBL. He's living here as a faithful, Pakistani citizen. Now leave us alone."
But I guess that national sovereignty would have quickly vanished in another way, shortly after our F-16s started raining down the continual Thousand Points of Light started by Bush 41 in the first wave against terrorism.
Also, allow me to give a portion of Ann Coulter's view of things. Always worth a chuckle when it's not so obviously true and painful:
The CIA stepped up the search for Osama bin Laden last week after becoming as sick of royal wedding coverage as the rest of us.
American intelligence operations located Osama by following his trusted couriers, whose names were given up by al-Qaida members during harsh interrogations at CIA black sites under President Bush.
Yes, the same interrogations endlessly denounced by the entire Democratic Party (save Joe Lieberman), the mainstream media, and an especially indignant Jane Mayer in The New Yorker.
The most-wanted terrorist in the world was living in a moldy, million-dollar mansion in a gated community just outside of Islamabad. It took the CIA five years to figure out the four-digit code to get in.
One important missed clue was that Osama was living at 72 Virgins Way. He might still be alive today if only he hadn't borrowed his neighbor's shoulder-mounted rocket launcher and never returned it.
Our mighty Navy SEALs not only put a bullet through Osama's head, but carried off his computers, disks and hard drives. So far, all they've revealed is that Osama had multiple Netflix rentals of "Rendition," "In the Valley of Elah," "Fahrenheit 9/11″ and "Love Actually."
Religion of Evil Wins Support for Ground Zero Mosque
I know Constitutionally that the Muslims who want to build a mosque next to Ground Zero in New York have every right to do so. I still can't help but feel that there is a terrible injustice to all of this. Read about here. Islam is a religion of evil. They seek to wipe out all those who don't adhere to their brand of religion and even wipe out some who do hold to it. It is sad that we don't have the moral fiber to tell them to take their mosque and evil religion elsewhere.
But alas, that is one of the weaknesses of our Constitution. It allows those who hate God and His people to flourish in the same society that was set up by God and His people. Satan is always using God's word in order to bring about his own pursuits. The only comfort we can take in all this is that God will have none of that on Judgment Day. Those who hate this country, and the predominant religion of this country for 230 years, will be judged by Christ Himself. There will be no miscarriages of justice on that day. That is the only comfort I can find in this. Trust in the Lord. He will bring about justice on the evil of the earth. He is sovereign. We are not.
Angel has more on it here.


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