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Yesterday I was weeding the garden, minding my own business, when I overheard the most extraordinary conversation. I didn't catch the whole thing, but it started like this: "Honey, I've been thinking. Maybe it's time we split from the family and found ourselves a new home. It's getting so crowded in here, I can't even […] Read more
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Hey all you perfect parents out there, stop reading now. I mean, you can keep reading if you want, but your minds will be dripping with judgement by the end of my blog, so just save yourself the time and know that I'm not perfect. I'm unexceptional, actually. You can skip to the end and comment how much better you are than me.
Also, if your kids are perfect, you should probably do the same because your disillusionment will guide your judgement of what I'm about to write.
Anyway, all of you regular, mediocre parents, this is for your eyes only. We are the parents that know it's not okay for our children to be watching more than an hour of TV but put on a movie so we can take a nap. Oh yes, I've done it and I've woken up to crayon covering my wall or crackers crushed up in the couch cushions. But guess what- it was a great freakin' nap!
We also all know that a happy meal every now and then probably won't make our kids obese and mac-n-cheese is always (and I mean always) better from the box. The blue one. And it's worth the extra $.50 for Spongebob.
Ironical, I know, since I don't allow the girls to watch the show, mainly because it annoys the heck out of me, but mainly because I'm convinced it makes kids dumb. I feel my braincells escaping my head every time I hear that laugh. I will say, though, that sometimes it's okay to let your kids watch something that isn't 100% educational. It's okay to have an activity that does not enrich their minds. It's all a matter of balance. What's not okay, though, is feeding your child filth. I've seen people let their kids play video games that make me blush or watch movies that are intended for adults' eyes only. Don't do what's easiest when it comes to your child's innocence. Once that's gone, there's no turning back.
Speaking of innocence. It's also really important to be honest with your kids. I say it's okay to lie about Santa and the Easter Bunny and all that jazz, but don't give them a false sense of entitlement. Us sort-of-good parents know that making your child feel like they are the best at everything is going to set them up for some serious let down later in life. It will also make them realize that you were lying to them- not something you want to explain… "Oh yeah, I knew you sucked at singing, but you were so into it, I couldn't break your heart!" after the entire audience booed them off stage after their first performance. A simple, "Wow, singing is definitely fun, let's do that at home." or "Wow, you can't carry a tune, but let's sing it again!" Catch my drift? They all sting, but hearing it from a few people is better than an auditorium.
Oh yeah, don't forget to forget to clean your house. Seriously, I envy all you people who keep a perfectly tidy house and follow your children with a Clorox wipe disinfecting everything. You're great. But my house is in constant disarray. Sometimes I have the choice of cleaning or pooping, and guess what I choose? When the housework becomes such a stressor that it makes you miserable, you have to let it go. You have to be okay with chaos. If you're happy to pick up Cheerios and fold laundry (pfft what a waste of time!) 24/7, more power to you! Come on over after. But I know that when I am worried about the cleanliness of my house, I don't worry about other things that matter (like my bowel movements).
My children play and they play hard. And they play in the main areas of the house. That means they leave stuff everywhere. I mean everywhere. I do, however, stop them every now and then and ask them to put their stuff away because when people walk into my house, I don't want them to feel like they're in a toy maze. But, soon enough, they'll be locking themselves in their room to get away from me. Enjoy stepping on that damn Lego because soon you will be yelling "Turn that garbage down!" over their poor taste in music and "Open up your door this instant!" You will miss the days they were in your hair and wanted to be where you are. Lego's aren't so bad, when you think about it.
Speaking of yelling, I yell at my kids. There I said it. I feel much better now. I don't scream at them constantly and I don't call them names… but sometimes, we need to express how passionate or how important something is, and for me, it's the only way. Other times, we've simply had it up to our eyeballs with whatever they've decided to continue doing after we've told them AT LEAST 53 times to stop doing.
We are allowed to be frustrated. Sometimes my frustration level is so high, that a PG-13 word slips out of my mouth. I'm sure they hear worse on the school ground, but the guilt eats me to no end. So, when I say it, I apologize and let them know that I was wrong. I want them to see forgiveness and humility, not fake emotion.
My husband and I also don't always hide our disagreements from our kids. Sometimes they need to see how adults interact, even if it isn't as maturely as we want it to be. This goes back to human emotion and humility. I also don't hide when I apologize or admit that I was wrong (even though that never happens). I think it's great when adults and children interact in the same universe. Sometimes, though, there are conversations that need to wait for privacy- we just have to weigh out the difference.
While we want to protect our kids from every wile out there, we can't protect them from their universe. It's important to talk about the goings on of the world with them. It's necessary to watch the news, no matter how gruesome it can be. It's vital to teach them that there is true evil out there and their only defense is themselves. Their morals, their virtues. Their innocence is real, but better to hear it from you than others with an agenda.
Finally, don't be afraid of judgement. I have to read this one a few times. I'm always afraid of what others are thinking, and I'm not sure why. I'm not sure why, in the society that we live in, that I feel I have to hide what I do as a parent from others. I don't know why I feel the need to justify my actions to people I don't even know. Sometimes, I do what's easiest and I feel guilty about that. I feel like I need to go into detail describing every choice I make. But strangers will ask, "Are you nursing?" or "Did you circumcise him?" Sometimes they will even give you unwarranted advice, "You need to cut all of her pacifiers" or "Just let her run around naked for a week, she'll potty train" or even "You're spoiling him by holding him all the time." That one really pisses me off.
I guess the biggest question/ comment/ suggestion from above that strangers (and friends and family) feel the need to judge on is nursing. I'm always quick to explain that I'm exclusively pumping and it becomes an uncomfortable conversation about my flow, supply, and all that jazz. I honestly feel that I need to share that info. It's ludicrous. It's absolutely crazy that I feel the need to look at the stranger next to me while I feed my baby breast milk out of the bottle and tell them that it is, in fact, breast milk. I fear that people are looking at me like I'm a bad mom because I don't want to whip my boob out in public to prove that I'm on the 'breast is best' train. (All you moms who do that, though, BRAVO! in my yelling voice.) While others deal with the opposite- "How dare she breastfeed in Starbucks?" (While in the mean time, Rhianna is walking down the red carpet, nipples to the wind.) And not to mention that poor mother who says, "No, I'm feeding with formula," and gets disapproving stares from people who she doesn't even know. Enough already.
I get that people are trying to be helpful, but in this world of judgement, sometimes we all just need to reply, "That's a private matter between my family and I," or stand up and say, "We are mediocre parents, and that's okay." We need to be us because the more we try to fit ourselves into the Stepford mold, the more we are doing our kids a disservice. We are teaching them that perfection is attainable and that others should influence our choices. While I think it's necessary to be educated and informed, sometimes we just need to go with our gut. We need to do what works for us and our family, even if that means formula for the baby, dirty dishes in the sink, paci's until they're 3, and potty training for a year. We all need to balance what's easy and what's best for our kids. It's okay to be okay.


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What everyone needs to know about fake check frauds – and should tell their friends
There are a large number of frauds that depend on the use of counterfeit checks. The National Consumers League recently reported that the number of complaints they got in 2015 was up dramatically. Many of us assume that if we deposit a check, especially a cashier's check, and the bank puts the funds into our account, this means that the check is good.
But it does not. Only when the check works its way back to the bank it is drawn upon does anyone realize that it is counterfeit. At that point the bank will remove deposited funds back out of our account, and hold us responsible even if we no longer have the money. Some victims have even been arrested for passing bad checks.
Two things everyone needs to know.
- Having the funds credited to my bank account does not mean that the check is valid.
Federal banking rules require banks to allow the use of deposited funds right away. Thus when I deposit a check the bank is required to put the money into my account right away – within a day or two. But the bank also has the right to recover the money from me if the check is counterfeit.
- Cashier's checks and Postal money orders can be forged as well. A cashier's check is a check guaranteed by a bank, drawn on the bank's own funds and signed by a cashier. Cashier's checks are treated as guaranteed funds because the bank itself, rather than individual with an account at that bank, is responsible for paying the amount. These are commonly required for real estate and brokerage transactions. If I deposit a cashier's check the bank must credit my account by the next day. But again, it is only when the check works its way back to the bank that issued the check that I learn it is counterfeit. The same holds true for Postal Money orders.
So how does the fraud get money from victims?
Fraudsters understand exactly how this system works. The frauds always want victims to verify that the money from the fake check has been credited to their bank account. Then the fraudsters ask the victim to send the funds to a supposed third party through Western Union or MoneyGram before the check bounces. More recently some victims have been asked to withdraw cash and deposit it into a bank account opened by the fraudster in the local branch of a bank that operates nationally or internationally. I explain several of the most common frauds using this approach below.
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Frauds on Immigrants
For some years the frauds have also been contacting recent immigrants, impersonating government agencies and threatening to deport people if they do not pay immediately. From what I'd seem previously it appears that these calls were actually coming from India. But with immigration now very much in the news, and immigrants more anxious, this type of fraud seems to be expanding rapidly.
New York Attorney General warns of scammers impersonating immigration officials to extort money
Australia warns on fraud extorting money by threatening to deport people
FBI reports 4000 cases of ransomware every day in the US
Ransomware takes out servers for Bingham County, Idaho. Demand 25-25K
Ransomware on Android phones quadruples in the last year
Police in Cockrell, Texas lose years of evidence to ransomware fraud
30 new arrests for sextortion in the Phillipines
For the Baker Fraud Report on sextortion fraud by organized gangs click here
Internet of Things
Do we have to hook up everything to the internet?
Hackers take over university's vending machines, light bulbs connected to Internet and use them to attack other systems
Germany bans kids dolls hooked up to the internet with video and microphones
IRS Frauds
IRS warns of fake charities
Tampa man sentenced for bogus tax returns in MD FL
IRS impersonators are still with us. Although complaint numbers have gone down since police in India arrested 700 people last fall the fraud has not gone away. In addition, these frauds are now sending text messages threatening people with arrest if they don't pay immediately. The Senate Aging Committee takes complaints directly from fraud victims. They received more complaints about IRS impersonators in 2016 than from all other frauds combined. See their report here. Here is the Baker Fraud Report article on this fraud.
IRS alert: frauds that rip off tax professionals to get information from them to then do ID theft and bogus tax returns.
ATM Skimming increased 546%
Crooks place hidden readers over ATM devices to read card data and capture passwords so they can steal money. These are often difficult to detect. But this problem is worldwide, and appears to be growing.
Romanians arrested in Costa Rica for ATM skimming
Two arrested for ATM skimming in Winter Park, FL
Video of an ATM skimmer found at a 7-11 in Seaside, New York
New York Times article on rise in ATM fraud
New Federal Law Prevents Companies from Preventing Honest Customer Reviews
In September of 2015 the FTC sued Roca Labs in Florida. The company sold weight loss pills, and threatened to sue customers who complained about the company to the Better Business Bureau. Partly in response, Congress recently passed the Consumer Review Fairness Act, prohibiting companies from having contract terms that bars people from doing an honest review of a company. Here is the FTC's guidance for businesses on how this law works.
Woman with dual US/Jamaican citizenship sentenced in WD NC
Senator Collins urges Jamaica to do more in Aging Committee hearings
FTC Settles with remaining defendants in case against robocall operation that worked for Caribbean Cruise Line
Fake Prize Mailings
FTC settles on Defendant in operation that sent mailings telling people they had won $1 million but needed to mail back $25 to claim the prize
See the Baker Fraud Report on bogus sweepstakes mailings.
Romance scams
UK hits record number of romance scam complaints. 40M pounds reported lost
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Part III The Sources of International Responsibility, Ch.21 State Succession and Responsibility
Václav Mikulka
From: The Law of International Responsibility
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In 1963, the Chairman of the ILC's Sub-committee on Succession of States and Governments, Manfred Lachs, proposed to include succession in respect of responsibility for torts as one of possible sub-topics to be examined in relation with Commission's work on question of succession of States. 1 There was, however, a divergence of views on the suitability of its inclusion, 2 and the Sub-committee decided therefore to exclude the problem of torts from the scope of the topic. 3 During its work on the topic of the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful...


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The chemicals our farmers use to protect their crops from pests and disease are critically important to our agricultural productivity. Indeed, they are important to the global community, we could not feed the growing masses without them. And while they are not universally popular, they are necessary, at least until the next generation of technology comes along. Interestingly, genetically modified crops will be part of that technology mix. But that is a subject for another day.
The Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is the Australian Government statutory authority responsible for the assessment and registration of pesticides and veterinary medicines; and for their regulation up to, and including, the point of retail sale. It sits within the portfolio of the Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce.
The APVMAs vision statement reads To be recognised nationally and internationally as a best practice regulator of pesticides and veterinary medicines that has the respect and confidence of governments, the community, the rural sector, chemical users and the chemicals industry.
Its mission - To protect the health and safety of people, animals and crops, the environment, and trade, and support Australian primary industries through evidence-based, effective and efficient regulation of pesticides and veterinary medicines.
The independent assessment, approval and regulation of these chemicals is a big job and at the APVMA, it keeps 160 experts very busy. Indeed this staffing number is small compared with organisations in the European Union and the United States, even when measured proportionately. So its efficient too.
Of course the APVMA is not without its critics, what bureaucracy isnt? Particularly when charged with juggling so many different interests consumers, farmers and chemical companies. It appears to me it does a pretty darn good job given its limited resources and all the challenges it faces.
Those challenges are about to become somewhat more difficult. Barnaby Joyce is forcing the APVMA to move to Armidale in his electorate. Of course, he hails it as a master decentralisation plan which along with his decision to move his ministerial office from Sydney to the same town will energise the Armidale economy.
The reality is somewhat different. For a start, Barnaby is not only asking the APVMA to move, he wants the organisation to pay for the move from its own over-stretched budget. Worse, there is little doubt many of the APVMAs best wont make the move. That will cost the APVMA dearly both in expertise and in redundancy payments.
At Senate Estimates it was revealed that if the APVMA was forced to move it would need to break its six year lease in Canberra which it estimates will cost approximately $2.6 million; money that would be better spent undertaking its mission statement.
Furthermore, as Minister for Agriculture, whenever I needed to speak with the experts at the APVMA they took the short ride to Parliament House. The same occurs now when I need advice as the Shadow Minister. Having the APVMA based in Canberra allows for better accessibility to the organisation, not just by politicians but also by other like type organisations. Under Barnaby Joyces plan, that trek will be somewhat longer and yes, the cost will come out of the APVMAs budget.
We all like the idea of decentralisation but as a concept, it is not without its challenges. Well planned and executed it can work. History sadly tells us that more often, it fails. Thats largely because the professionals who serve in our Canberra-based government departments and agencies like living in Canberra and are often committed to the national capital. Many for example, have children in Canberra schools. Losing these staff members could lead to a decline in the intellectual capital and corporate knowledge that currently exists within the APVMA.
As professional and committed public servants, you are not likely to hear from those who work at the APVMA. But you can be sure they are not happy. Worse, you can be sure many will not make the move. That is also true of those at the Research and Development Corporations that Barnaby is also forcing to leave Canberra. Watch this space, it wont be pretty and the losers will be well beyond those directly affected.
This article was first published in FARMONLINE on Monday the 4th of May2015.


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It's been years since I used this forum, bloody years! I used to be on the IRC channel a lot more, but even that was a very long time ago. I just wanted to come back and share something with you guys that I thought some of you might be interested in.
A friend of mine directed a prequel to Lord of the Rings a few years ago called Born of Hope, some of you may have seen it. Anyway, she's just gearing up to shoot a new fantasy webseries and she's launched a Kickstarter project that gives people the opportunity to pledge money for some great rewards (coins used in the film, Skype calls, credits, set visits etc) and we needs every last penny to help us hit the mark!
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BEIJING (Reuters) - Concerns over a possible U.S. rate rise by the Federal Reserve may have sparked a global stock market rout rather than the devaluation of China's yuan currency, a senior Chinese central bank official told Reuters on Thursday.
Yao Yudong, head of the bank's Research Institute of Finance and Banking, said the U.S. central bank should delay any rate hike to give fragile emerging market economies time to prepare.
He said Beijing's decision to let the yuan fall in value against the dollar should not make it a scapegoat for the sell-off.
"China's exchange rate reform had nothing to do with the global stock market volatility, it was mainly due to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy move," Yao said.
"We were wronged."
Yao's comments, which came on the same day that state media issued a number of commentaries defending China's policy making, show Beijing's sensitivity to suggestions it may have fumbled economic policy. The ruling Communist Party has drawn much of its legitimacy in past decades from fostering economic growth and raising incomes, and wants to be seen as a responsible player in the global economy.
Many analysts, however, say a key factor roiling markets is concern that China's economy might be slowing sharply despite Beijing's efforts. That could have a significant impact on global growth, hitting company earnings and reducing demand for commodities.
Yao said China's economy remains on a sound footing, though some emerging market economies face a possible financial crisis in the years ahead stemming from liquidity stresses if the United States raises interest rates.
"So we hope the Federal Reserve could further delay its interest rate rise, giving emerging markets ample time to prepare. The Fed should not only consider the U.S. economy, but should also consider the global economy which is very fragile," he said in an exclusive interview.
The Fed, which has been prepping investors for a possible rate hike, declined to comment.
Fed policymakers acknowledge their actions can stir global markets, but argue they aren't stewards of the world's economy.
Market turmoil "is not a U.S. problem," New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley said on Wednesday.
Dudley said the sell-off was sparked by "developments abroad," although Kansas City Fed chief Esther George said on Thursday the U.S. central bank helped set the stage by pumping trillions of dollars into the banking system in recent years.
Policy insiders have told Reuters that China has been so surprised by the global reaction to its yuan devaluation that it's likely to keep the currency on a tight leash in the near-term to head off any currency war that could spark a broader financial crisis.
Yao said the yuan CNY=CFXS is likely to see two-way moves in the near term and may resume its appreciation over time. "The (yuan) exchange rate will be basically stable with two-way volatility. We cannot rule out the possibility of yuan appreciation after 2-3 years."
The surprise yuan devaluation of nearly 2 percent on Aug. 11 stoked global concerns about slowing growth in the world's second-biggest economy, coming just days after poor trade data.
But Yao shrugged off concerns about a possible 'hard landing' in China, saying growth was still underpinned by more resilient services and consumption. "China's economy is in good shape. I'm very confident full-year growth will reach 7 percent," he said.
Many economists fear China may miss its 7 percent annual growth target as recent data showed the economy, which officially grew at 7 percent in the first half, has lost steam.
A U.S. rate increase next month now seems less appropriate given the threat to the U.S. economy from the recent market turmoil, Dudley said on Wednesday.
China has plenty of policy room to cope with expected liquidity strains following any U.S. rate rise, Yao said, though he did not explain why he still urged the Fed to delay any move.
"China has sufficient policy room and adequate policy tools to respond," he said.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cut interest rates on Tuesday and lowered the amount of reserves that banks must hold for the second time in two months, ratcheting up support for a stumbling economy and a plunging stock market.
The yuan's inclusion in the International Monetary Fund's currency basket, known as Special Drawing Rights (SDR), will help ease a shortage of liquidity globally, but may not happen for another 20 years due to China's sustained current account surplus, Yao said.
"China's high savings rate means China cannot provide liquidity to the world via the current account right now," he said.
Reporting by Kevin Yao in Beijing; Additional reporting by Jason Lange in Washington; Editing by Ian Geoghegan and Chizu Nomiyama


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From bus stops to Pokestops
Yellow Buses has seen an increase in passengers after posting details of Pokemon Go 'Pokestops' on its website.
It means that those hooked on the new gaming sensation can find the stops with the company's website – then hop on a bus to get there.
The operator works across Bournemouth, Poole and east Dorset and with wi-fi on its fleet it has almost become part of the game itself.
Pokemon uses a smartphone's GPS location and real-world maps to bring computer games out of the house and into the open.
Players can visit Pokestops – typically landmarks or buildings – and collect free items in the game.
The main aim is to catch Pokemon, which pop up along the way. The game provides an augmented reality experience, using the smartphone's camera to provide a live view of the world, with Pokemon superimposed.
Jenni Wilkinson, Yellows' Head of Marketing and Customer Excellence, said: "As Pokemon has become such a sensation we thought we'd get involved.
"We've posted details of the Pokestops on our journey planner and interactive maps so gamers can find out where they are. "They can also use our buses to get there and with wi-fi on our fleet and with our website and app available on all mobile devices it is really easy.
"Passenger numbers have gone up and people like using the buses because it's safer than trying to find Pokestops while driving a car.
"We've got the wi-fi, we've got the wheels and we've got the 'where to find them' – it's a great way to get out exploring.
"We're the only bus company in the area currently doing this and it has become extremely popular."


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Fall Schedule | Roster | Record Book
Quick Facts | Overall Stats
Titan Stadium | Cal State Fullerton Weather
Soccer Nation | Top Drawer Scoreboard
NCAA Soccer
|Birth Date:
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CSF: Kevin Venegas developed into a primary
offensive force in 2010 after flashes of scoring as an
underclassman... Is rated No. 98 in TopDrawerSoccer.com's list of
the top 100 collegiate senior professional prospects... Second on
the team with 7 goals and shared the Big West Conference lead with
4 game-winning scores -- Sept. 19 vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 13 at Cal
State Northridge, Oct. 16 vs. Hope International and Nov. 10 at UC
Irvine in the Big West Tournament... Earned first-team All-Big West
honors... Fourth in the conference with his 7 goals and tied for
fifth with his 17 points... One of only two Titans (with Mark
Nelson) to start all 21 matches... As a true freshman in 2008 he
appeared in 18 matches, 14 as a starter... He had 12 shots on goal
and one score at Air Force on Sept. 12... Also had 1 assist... In
2009 he appeared in 17 of the 19 matches, starting 12 times... He
again had 2 goals -- both at UC Riverside on Oct. 21 in a 2-2
tie... with 13 shots on goal... The second score came on a penalty
kick... He has excelled on the pitch and in the classroom... Won
scholar-athlete awards and helped high school team win three
consecutive Sunset League championships... Quick, creative player
with the dribble or the pass... Switched his jersey number from 27
to 12 after one season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterman at Los Alamitos High School... Three-time first-team All-Sunset League selection... Twice made second-team All-CIF... Made first-team Orange County All-Stars... Won team awards as most improved (sophomore year), coaches award (junior year) and offensive player of the year (senior year) for Coach Donovan Martinez... Scored 19 goals with 19 assists in his career.
CLUB: Fullerton Rangers and Cypress FC.
PERSONAL: Born on July 29, 1989, in Norwalk, California... Parents are James and Michelle Venegas of Lakewood, California... Has an older brother (Dustin) and an older sister (Jamie)... Undeclared major who hopes to go into business management... Is a distant cousin of major league infielder Nomar Garciaparra... There's also a canonized saint in his family tree who drew the family to Rome for a ceremony... Enjoys video games, bowling, fishing and ping pong... Credits Scott Goldman for increasing his skill and lifting him to the next level of play.
2008: 18 matches, 14 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist,
3 points
2009: 17 matches, 12 starts, 2 goals (1/1
penalty kicks), 1 assist, 5 points
2010: 21 matches, 21 starts, 7 goals (1/2
penalty kicks), 3 assists, 17 points
TOTALS: 56 matches, 47 starts, 10 goals (2/3 penalty kicks), 5 assists, 25 points
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Non-traditional wedding vows that you write on your own are the final and perhaps most important step in creating a wedding day that is uniquely yours. You've picked out something special to wear. You've carefully chosen the menu. You made sure to select just the right song for the first dance. You've even learned how to dance with this course.
So when it comes to the words you will say that express your love and commitment, are you really going to settle for the words everybody says all the time?
Writing your own vows can seem like a daunting task. But you will be glad that you took the time and put in the effort to make the central part of the ceremony something that is unique to you as a couple. Learning more about effective public speaking can show you how important good communication is – especially in the wedding setting!
Traditional Wedding Vows
The standard version that we have heard in weddings in life and on TV and in movies goes something like this:
I, (your name here), take you, (partner's name here) to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part.
The ideas are lovely. These promises are at the foundation of any solid relationship that is meant to last. You need to know that your partner is committed to you in good times and bad, and for the long haul. But the words are said so often, and are so familiar, that they have lost some of their impact!
Individual Vows versus Mirror Vows
You and your partner should decide, first, if you want to write vows together, so that they mirror each other or if you want to write individual vows that are a surprise to the other on the wedding day. This utterly depends on you as a couple! If you write together you will know that the vows will match each other and there are no big surprises. You can even have fun as you work together, writing, and recalling your relationship from the beginning.
Writing separately is more like wrapping a big gift and waiting for the ceremony to give it. Some people enjoy the suspense – some people would rather know what's coming – and it's up to you to work this one out. (Consider it a vital test as to your ability to work together as a couple!)
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Even if you are writing separately, you still want your vows to mirror each other to some degree. First, agree on a word count limit. You do not want one laconic partner forcing out a sentence only to be replied to by a garrulous page or two! You also do not want guests sitting through three-quarters of an hour of promises and vows.
Look at how the basic original wedding vow has a nice repetitive structure of the two extremes, such as sickness and health. You can together decide what is the language you would like to use in your vows. "I promise to – " can be the start of each unique vow. You might want to agree on a mutual phrase to end the vows, as well, so that they match and each partner knows you have reached the end. Jointly agree on a phrase that sums up the essence of your commitment, like "I cannot wait to begin our life together."
Also, you should agree on the tone. Is a humorous touch allowed? Are you allowed to slip in sly references to his snoring, or her crazy poodle? Or do you want to keep the ceremony as serious and straight-forward as possible? If you are writing separately, you do not want to start things off awkwardly by one partner gushing and romantic while the other's vows are all snarky jokes.
Letting Your Voice Shine
Writing wedding vows is not so different from writing a book. (You can learn more about writing one of those here. ) You want your own voice to shine through, first of all.
And, as with all writing, detail is key. You are writing your own vows precisely so they do not sound generic. Think about what makes your relationship special. Fit those details into each promise. And think seriously about what you would like to promise to your partner to make a relationship work. It could be as all-important as vowing to always stand by your partner, or it could be an acknowledgement that even though you say it, perhaps you are not always right in every argument. Think about not just the strengths of your relationship but also the weaknesses – promising to work hard on the difficult areas in front of everyone you know can be a powerful force.
Your matching vows can be more traditional, but with updated language for today:
Do you, (your name), promise to be a loving friend and partner in marriage? Do you promise to talk and to listen, to trust and appreciate, to respect and to value (your partner)? Do you promise to support, comfort, and strengthen him/her through life? Do you promise to always cherish him/her for as long as you both shall live?
(Each partner would then respond "I do.")
You could recite vows at the same time, as a dialogue, responding to what the other says but both claiming the ideas:
1: I vow to love you
2: I vow to love you
1: to be your partner in life
2: to build a home with you
1: to support you
2: to be your biggest fan
1: to stand up for you
2: to be kind
1: to be there through laughter and tears
2: to be present in the moment
1: to wake you every morning
2: to kiss you every night
The most important thing is to create vows you will not only feel comfortable saying in public but that will also reflect your unique personalities and relationship together. So, for instance, if you are avowed geeks, then you might want to include references to Dungeons and Dragons, Game of Thrones, or Star Wars in your vows. If you met because you share a love of music, then consider quoting lyrics from some of your favorite bands during the ceremony. If you love the same football team, fill your vows with sports lingo or promises never to interrupt during the fourth quarter. Write your vows to reflect who you are and what your commitment to each other means.
Once you've written your vows, get ready for your big day by learning to dance. This ultimate wedding dance course is a great place to start.


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If you want to know what your client's competition is doing for digital marketing, put in their keywords in google and watch what shows up in Ads or on the right side of the search bar.
Click on one or more and they will follow you with different marketing messages and calls for actions.
You don't want to copy these but understand if there are any trends or price points to be aware of.
These companies are actively advertising and many will be industry influencers. By searching various keywords, you'll start to pick trends on how your client's completion markets allowing you to be one step ahead.
In summary, by clicking on your client's marketing keywords and see what comes up, you'll be able to create a better ad strategy and never be surprised.
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Top Ten Tuesday is hosted at The Broke and Bookish with a new list subject every Tuesday. The banner will take you to the current one so you can participate!
How could I not take part in this one?! I've been reading scary books all my adolescent – adult reading life so I must have some scary books to share. A lot of of these are from when I was younger, but for the most part I only found a couple truly scary and the rest with elements of disturbing. It is hard for me to find a scary book or something truly disturbing even when someone says that's what it is.
- The Dark by James Herbert – There really aren't very many books that scare the crap out of me, but The Dark was definitely one of them. It is the only book I had to stop reading just because of the scare factor. I haven't attempted to read it again, but it's on reserve for when I want something freaky to read.
- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty – I read this book so much that the front cover has fallen off. It was old to begin with, but it's pretty much… had it now.
- The Bad Place by Dean Koontz – There's some really f*cked up content in that book when you think of it.
- Pet Sematary by Stephen King – I vaguely remember it, but every time I think about it I do get a creeped out feeling.
- House by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti – I thought this book was excellent with a nice touch of scariness right up to the end when it seriously disappointed me. Such a shame. It had so much potential. I watched Hostel not long ago and thought of this book.
- The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub – I first read this one back in my teens and although not all of it scared me there are elements of it that unnerved me. I still absolutely loved it though.
- Someone's Watching by Andrew Neiderman – Another one I read till the cover had it back in the days when I used to only read 50 or so books. The same books.
- The Shining by Stephen King – Yes another King book… Finishing this list is hard.
- Christine by Stephen King – What's not scary about a murdering car?
- Dreamcatcher by Stephen King – Perhaps I shouldn't have read just Stephen King when I was at my most susceptible to scariness? I really loved that book too.
So what would be your top ten scariest picks or there abouts? If you're taking part link me up so I can check out your list!


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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Release Date: August 21, 2013
Genre: Fiction, young adult, fantasy, magic, angels, demons
Summary: Clary is just your ordinary girl, until she learns that she's part of a race called the Shadowhunters who are tasked with killing demons and keeping humanity in the dark about their constant impending doom. Enter Jace, her love-interest who seems to think fixing your hair is the same as acting and his team of leather-clad teens. And also Alec. When Clary's mom is kidnapped, she is stuck in the middle of a plot that becomes unnecessarily convoluted and is tasked (for some reason) with protecting the Mortal Cup from Valentine, a diabolical villain with the worst hair of all time who picked up all his tricks from the web-series Acting With James Franco.
Let's talk about The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.
We know, we don't want to either because our hearts still hurt, but it must be done. For the good of humanity. For all the people who loved the book series and wanted to see it hit the big screen but haven't yet subjected their feelings to this monstrosity playing on screens around the world. And more importantly, for every person who will never read The Mortal Instruments because of this film.
WARNING: City of Glass spoilers that are super duper spoiled by this movie anyway ahead.


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Generally Mac has 500 GB hard drive when there is no space in the drive there must be an error which is known as Mac startup disc full error. The possible ways to troubleshoot the error is first install a hard drive external or clear all unnecessary files from the system. Startup disc is a partition inside Mac hard drive installed in your Mac book.
If you want to take backup of your Mac book and not able to do so you can read How to backup iTunes on external hard drive. Users can read below if they encounter Mac startup disk full error below are methods to fix error and perform step by step instructions.
Steps to Fix MacBook Startup Disk Full Error:
Step1: Open trash folder and delete all the files in it.
Step2: Open Macintosh HD followed by users after that current user then downloads deletes all unwanted files from downloads.
Step3: Open library, then caches and delete all the files in it. Now open Finder and from menu click on go to folder and type ~/Library/Caches and delete all files in it.
Step4: Open finder and search library in library go to logs and delete all the files in it.
Step5: Open library again and open dictionaries and delete all the entries in it.
Step6: Launch iTunes and click on menu bar then iTunes and open preferences and select all files and delete them.
Step7: Open a mail downloads and deletes all the files.
Step8: Remove the entire app which you don't want to use.
Step9: Transfer all the big and not frequently used files to external hard drive.
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Would you like to create world class stories and other content about one of the most interesting technology areas around? Would you like to be in a high profile position in a fast moving international company with high ability to influence results? Are you great at building brands via PR and social media channels? Then you may be the person we are looking for to join our marketing team at Telenor Connexion.
Telenor Connexion – Content & PR Manager
This role is a new, key position in further expanding our growth at Telenor Connexion. As the Content & PR Manager in the Stockholm office, you will develop and execute the content marketing strategy and manage our PR & Communications activities across our regions, with big possibilities of influencing results. You will have many points of contacts within the company in order to run and optimize content activities and to drive brand awareness, demand and incoming lead generation. You know how to leverage social media as well and digital media channels, across the globe and to specific target groups. You will be reporting to the Head of Marketing.
The position requires a big interest in creating great content and communication, ability to see the bigger picture but with a hand on attitude to deliver projects and production to its final stage.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Responsibility for the strategy for content marketing – planning, coordination and implementation of content to meet the company goals
- Drive production of content ( white papers, films, podcasts, articles, presentations etc ) for all channels including Social Media
- Writing texts for all production and be able to handle also lighter design and layout production.
- Project lead external producers of content and safeguard high quality output
- Planning, developing and implementing PR- and Communications activities to reach company goals. This includes preparing key messages, press releases as well as managing PR agencies.
- Handle all contacts with media and be the expert on the media channel landscape for stakeholders in key verticals and regions.
- Regular tracking and evaluation of both paid and unpaid Communications activities.
We are looking for a proactive, efficient doer who enjoys producing own content and is motivated by achieving results. You have strategic capacity and a strong commercial sense and significant interest for tech/ Internet of things. We believe that you have excellent social and communication skills and enjoy working in an environment with a lot of interaction, across all departments and with external partners.
- A Bachelor degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of previous experience from a similar position.
- A background of writing on professional level as well as strong communication skills.
- Probably a combination of technical and marketing background from B2B, tech and from working with international companies, as well as an understanding of, and strong interest in learning about our target customers and industries.
- A solid understanding of content marketing, the strategy and best practice.
- Experience from working with PR and Communications as well as from steering and interacting with PR agencies.
- Excellent command of both Swedish and English language,(preferably your mother tongue), both written and spoken, and will be required to write in professional English.
We are a customer focused team of innovators, service engineers, communication specialists, technical wizards, sales, skilled support personnel and digital masters come from all corners of the globe. The one big thing we all have in common: our passion for building a smart and connected world.
Telenor Connexion offers you a chance to be a part of one of the most interesting areas within the tech industry where the work we do has a huge impact on almost all areas in society. We are a fast growing international company with great possibilities for your career ahead. Telenor Connexion is a flat and people oriented organization with great job benefits where you have the opportunity to influence and build your role and make a real difference in building our brand.
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Contact: If you have any questions regarding the role please do not hesitate to contact Maria Willander, Head of Marketing, [email protected].
To apply: Please attach your CV and cover letter and send it to [email protected] no later than the 10th of January. We will start handling applications immediately.


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The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police
District 21
Fatal Crash
Route 24 @ Oppyville Rd, Watseka (Iroquois County)
Sunday, June 17, 2018, 2:14 p.m.
Unit One: 2016 Red Chrysler Town and Country
Unit Two: 2015 Tan Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Unit One: John R. Dowling, 84, Watseka (Deceased)
Unit Two: Dennis A. Olp, 56, Desert Hills, AZ
Unit One: Reta A. Dowling, 84, Watseka (Deceased)
Unit Two: Diana Lynne Olp, 56, Knox, IN
Preliminary investigation has indicated the Chrysler was traveling eastbound on US 24 near Oppyville Road as the Chevrolet was traveling westbound at the same location. The Chrysler entered the westbound lane of traffic which resulted in a head-on collision with the Chevrolet. The driver of the Chrysler was pronounced deceased on scene by the Iroquois County Coroner. The front seat passenger of the Chrysler and both occupants of the Chevrolet were transported to Iroquois Memorial Hospital. The occupants of the Chevrolet were later transported to Carle Hospital in Champaign with non-life threatening injuries. The passenger of the Chrysler was air lifted to Carle Hospital in Champaign where she later passed away.
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In this case, some neighbors sued a property owner for damages allegedly incurred to their trees as a result of herbicides sprayed on the property owner's property by an independent contractor that he had hired. The circuit court found that spraying herbicides was not an "abnormally dangerous" activity or "ultrahazardous" and that, as such, the property owner owed no duty to the neighbors and only the independent contractor could be liabile for any damages. On appeal, the appellate court reversed, finding that the circuit court had applied the wrong standard. The relevant question, the appellate court ruled, was whether the activity was "inherently dangerous." In affirming the appellate court's ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that spraying the herbicides was an inherently dangerous activity because (1) it posed a naturally expected risk of harm and (2) it was possible to reduce the risk to a reasonable level by taking precautions. The Court ruled that the inherently dangerous character of the activity rendered the general rule of non-liability for an independent contractor's torts inapplicable. The Court found that the negligence action could now proceed, with the neighbors having the opportunity to show that the property owner failed to use ordinary care with respect to the activity. Brandenburg v. Briarwood Forestry Servs., LLC, No. 2012AP2085, 2014 WI 37, 2014 Wisc. LEXIS 290 (Jun. 12, 2014).
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One of the most beautiful photographs of all times was taken today when American photographer Spencer Tunick pressed the shutter button of his camera for the first of various photo shoots before a multitude of 20,000 naked human bodies flocked to Mexico City´s Zocalo square, in the early hours of this morning.
According to one of the participant´s testimony, a very lively one read here, this event literally constituted a joyful liberation exercise which made them all experience a precious but not very frequent sensation nowadays, a very fundamental one: the sensation of simply being… human.
As far as the city is concerned, this event represents another step forward towards its own liberation: after the same-sex marriage and abortion legislations recently passed, this episode has given Mexico City´s inhabitants not just a great moment of creative and artistic expression but mainly another civic liberty momentum.


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Futurism, future cars, future aviation, flying cars, watercrafts, future concepts
Extremely Short Takeoff and Landing advanced vehicle concept based upon the coupling of the Lippisch Aerodyne and Custer Channel Wing. Designed to takeoff of at a speed of just 30 mph, with ground distances of less than 150 ft. The outer panels are freewings (able to freely pivot) so that the vehicle is less gust sensitive (which is a major ESTOL problem). Developed as part of the NASA Personal AIr Vehicle project under Mark Moore.
BMW Pario 30 Car Concept by Harvey Rabenjamina is a futuristic single-seater flying vehicle that can move above the sea. It makes use of nanobots technology and focuses on driving fun and leisure activities. This is futuristic single-seater vehicle concept!
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We've always dreamed that one day we can move from one place to another without having to deal with traffic jam. How bout flying from one place to another? Take a look at Zero helicopter concept by Hector del Amo. This single person vehicle is no ordinary chopper, well it's not a private jet, but it does the job in a very cool way. We like the fact that this zero-shaped chopper looks more compact compared to mosquito helicopter but unfortunately not as portable as Libelula helicopter. Regardless, we still wish to see Zero helicopter make it into the real world.
In the 22nd century, the gap between rich and poor widen and life expectancy doubles. All that extra cash and time means people get bored. Enter the Gladiator's Bike. A craft designed for a futuristic race where competitors battle it out to the finish line and win the people's admiration.
The ParaMoto Trike is the convergence of designer Zvezdan Nedeljković's three passions: flying, motorcycles and designing. Well kudos to that, because his zeal has translated into the beautifully ergonomic ParaMoto Trike! An ultralight electric vehicle that goes from a scooter to an elegant powered paragliding trike, in a jiffy! It's off to a flying start!


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Personality Disorders and Criminal Behaviro
Race and CrimeMarch 6, 2012
Personality Disorders and Criminal Behavior
There are many recent findings that there are correlations between criminal behavior and certain personality disorders. In this essay I will go over research found in relation to different crimes and the disorders the people have that commit these crimes. My studies indicate that there are many criminals with Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Paranoia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Schizoid Personality Disorder amongst many others.
Data used from the National Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity shows that conduct disorder scores were significantly related to all \offense categories. Antisocial Personality Disorder scores were associated with most offenses. The crimes most popular were unlawful firearms, robbery, fraud, burglary and violence. (Davison, 2012)
This correlation between crime and Antisocial Personality Disorder makes a lot of sense because this disorder can be defined as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others and inability or unwillingness to conform to what are considered to be the norms of society. Unsurprisingly, many criminals have this disorder. It is obvious that the people that commit such crimes have many of the symptoms.
Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental disorder that belongs to the same group of illness as Antisocial Personality Disorder. Some symptoms include unstable self-image, unstable relationships and unstable emotions where they experience marked, rapid changed in feelings. They can go from being happy one minute to completely angry the next for no reason. In my study, I was shocked to find there was no association between Borderline Personality Disorder and types of offending, even though there are high rates of this disorder found in Prisoners, especially women.
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I seem to have a lot of patterns. Is there something wrong with me?Follow
No. Everyone has many patterns. They just show ways in which your functioning may not be ideal. You can have a pattern in mild form, moderate, or severe form, and in any of those cases, this does not mean there is anything wrong with you.
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Welcome to Mini MEND!
So Wednesday, 16th January, 2013 brought our first Mini MEND session. Munchkin was very excited, especially as she kind of knew what to expect! Those of you that read our previous post, Mini MEND - What's it all about ...? will know that she has previously completed the course. Just before her 2nd birthday, we were enrolled and attended every class for the 10 week duration. Munchkin had so much fun and we noticed a real positive difference in her food habits. Before going to Mini MEND, she would only really eat pasta! Ok, so she would occasionally 'sample' other foods, but we were never able to give her the choice or involve her in the food planning as we would all have to survive on a bland variety of pasta dominated meals! This free service provided by the NHS made an enormous difference to the way Munchkin viewed food and to her attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. However, a few months ago we noticed that she appeared to be regressing again, and the situation seemed to grow into something that we were having difficulty controlling. This is when we decided to give the Mini MEND team a call again. They enrolled us onto the next available course. I am hoping that as we progress through the sessions, the positive habits taught through the curriculum used by Mini MEND will start coming back to her, and that they may establish themselves more permanently in her mind now that she is that much older.
So Week One was very much an Introduction session. We met the team, consisting of 4 wonderfully enthusiastic and encouraging ladies, one of whom Munchkin remembered from 18 months ago! They talked briefly about the structure of the programme and what we should expect each week and invited us all to sit down and sing the 'Welcome Song' together.
This was followed by some light exercise focused games, making use of some simple equipment including rubber 'floor spots', small beanbags and balls. Here, the children (and parents!) are encouraged to get active and participate in these fun activities, all of which can be easily replicated at home. The games are also good for motor skills, teaching throwing and catching and basic aiming techniques. The children also learn to take turns and to encourage each other. It is really lovely how every child is treated as an individual and how the course leaders make a special effort to immediately learn every child's name, a little personal touch.
After the physical activity, everyone has a 'cool down' before going to wash their hands ready for snack time.
At snack time, a large floor mat is put down with a place set out for every child and their parent. Each place has 2 brightly coloured plastic beakers of water (one for child and one for parent) and a plastic bowl. Then, once everyone is sat comfortably, one of the course leaders started telling the children a story. It was a story about a little green man who lives on the moon, and his name is Sammy Ray! The story of Sammy Ray's sadness on the moon is told using colourful A3 posters, each showing a different point of the story. Sammy Ray is sad because on the moon, he only has 'Moon Munch' to eat, as that is all that is available on the moon. The children are then encouraged to call him down from the moon so that he can come and sample some of the lovely foods we have here on Earth. Once he has travelled to our planet on his Moon Trike, Sammy Ray suddenly evolves into a friendly looking hand puppet who comes to visit the children. At this point, it was revealed that every week, they would introduce one fruit and one vegetable. This week's snack was ...
The children will observe the fruit or vegetable first and suggest words that relate to its colour, shape, size, and anything else they notice. Each child is then encouraged to take 2 pieces of the chosen vegetable (again, one for child and one for parent) which has already been sliced and laid out onto a plate. They talk about what it feels like, then what it smells like. Then the children are asked to 'kiss' the piece of veg they are holding and then lick their lips. All this before the final step, eating! The children are encouraged to remember the sequence,
"Touch it,
Smell it,
Kiss it,
Eat it!"
The same steps are also followed for the fruit. Whilst the children are sampling the food, Sammy Ray will travel around the group, enjoying the food with each child individually. This is particularly good for the ones that are not very confident about the chosen food. The nervous child is invited to 'feed' Sammy Ray and to follow the above steps again on their own with him. There is no pressure at this point of the session at all. Firstly, as the less confident children are having their 'one-to-one' time with Sammy Ray, this is not happening in front of a quiet group who are all watching. Everyone is instead encouraged to continue chatting about the foods with their children, allowing the gentle encouragement from Sammy Ray to be a very private moment.
Once the children have finished eating, we return to the posters of Sammy Ray as we wave goodbye to him and he (now happily!) travels back to the moon on his Moon Trike until he visits again. Each child is rewarded with a Sammy Ray sticker and they can then help tidy up the cups and bowls from snack time.
Following snack time, the children then go to the crèche (the adjoining room) with all course leaders but one for play and craft activities. In the meantime, the parents/guardians sit together for a theory session with one of the MEND reps. Each week, these theory classes will have a different focus and will encourage us to learn facts, share ideas and ask as many questions as we have. This week, however, we were asked to complete some very thorough forms regarding our current lifestyles and eating habits and what we would like to take from the course. Whilst this was going on, children and their parents were taken through to the adjoining room to have their height and weight measured and recorded. Each of us also received a Mini MEND bag with a ring binder (which we would gradually fill during the course of the theory sessions), a MEND t-shirt for the kids (for them to wear each week) and a small beanbag to encourage us as families to repeat the physical activities we learn when we go home.
We are really looking forward to next week's session. Fingers crossed the positive effects will last with Munchkin this time ...!


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Whales can be expected to be seen daily but finding the right whales to swim with can take time and "patience" is the key. This is nature and our expert guides will not harass whales for the sake of a swim. Over the course of the week you will get some great swims with the humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga.
This 8-day tour starts the moment you land in Tonga when we pick you up from Nuku'Alofa airport and we transport you to our private guesthouse. You will be met by our tour leader who along with Tongan crew and hospitality staff will be looking after you during your stay. While it's possible to go the whole week barely opening your wallet, we have two non-swim days, where you can explore or relax. This includes the Sunday, which is a cultural day off. On this day you can attend a local church service (an amazing cultural experience in itself), hang out at the accommodation or take the supplementary snorkelling day tour to picturesque Pangaimotu Island which includes lunch. The other non whale swim day is the day we choose as the least favourable for whale swims. There is an optional cultural tour that also includes lunch, or you can relax at the accommodation and explore the markets. Chef-cooked evening meals are provided (with vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements accommodated).
For five of the days we will be heading to the harbour and boarding our whale swim vessel. As our trips are all guided by licensed and trained whale swim guides we can cater for most experience levels, even younger children. We may start the day for newcomers with a snorkel dive on one of the pristine reefs. Under the careful guidance of our whale specialist, we will spend time looking for and learning about whales. Finding the right whales means getting the best encounters possible - and while we have had up to 15 swims in a day, sometimes a single swim can last over an hour. It just depends on the whales' mood and that's where our experts make all the difference to your experience.
Main points of difference
- Guided by a marine mammal biologist, who is also on of the region's top experts
- Ethically run (we do not target mother and calf whales)
- 5 days of whale swims
- Guest house with meals included
- Situated on the main island of Tongatapu (no extra days, time-consuming or costly transfers)
- No single supplements
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- 7 nights' accommodation: 6 in our secure, private guesthouse (including the first night arrival as early as 2am), the 7th and final night in a resort near the airport.
- 5 days whale swims (on the best 5 days out of six, excluding Sunday for cultural reasons)
- Airport and vessel transfers
- Expert guides and hospitality staff on hand 24/7 (minimal non-Tongan staff Sunday)
- 7 continental style buffet breakfasts
- 5 lunches on board whale swims
- 5 chef-prepared dinners
- Use of snorkelling gear and wetsuits
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- Ensuite room $50 per night
- Extra night $175
- Cultural tour $150
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The Cultural Battles over Heavyweight Prizefighting in the American West
A fascinating look at early American boxing, Counterpunch provides an entertaining way to understand both the growth of the American West and the history of this popular—and controversial—sport.
Indian Blood
HIV and Colonial Trauma in San Francisco's Two-Spirit Community
California through Native Eyes
Reclaiming History
Being Cowlitz
How One Tribe Renewed and Sustained Its Identity
Considerations of Difficult Questions
Native Students at Work
American Indian Labor and Sherman Institute's Outing Program, 1900-1945
Endeavouring Banks
Exploring Collections from the Endeavour Voyage, 1768-1771
The surviving Endeavour voyage illustrations are the most important body of images produced since Europeans entered the South Pacific, matching the truly historic value of the plant specimens and artefacts that will be seen alongside them.
A Passion for the Arctic
The Hans van Berkel Collection
The Hans van Berkel collection portrays the norms and values of the remarkable cultures of northern Canada, Greenland, and Siberia.
Cities That Think like Planets
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Onions in the Stew
Onions in the Stew is Betty MacDonald's final memoir recounting her life on Washington's beautiful Vashon Island with her second husband, Don MacDonald, and her teenage daughters.
Anybody Can Do Anything
After the bankruptcy of the chicken ranch immortalized in The Egg and I, Betty MacDonald returns to live with her mother and desperately searches to find a job to support her daughters.
The Plague & I
An upbeat account of her battle at age thirty, The Plague and I is MacDonald's witty take on her experiences in a Seattle sanitarium, where the author spent almost a year (1938-39) battling tuberculosis.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
From the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection
This book presents the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in a "dialogue" by including an essay by Diego on Frida's art written in 1943 and an essay by Frida on Diego's art written in 1949.
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The North at the Center of the World
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Art and War in Modern Japan
This fascinating publication showcases the Saint Louis Art Museum's collection of Japanese military prints and related materials-one of the largest collections of such works in the world.
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One advantage of living in a state with so much to do outdoors is finding places most people haven't heard about, yet. It's also nice to find small hikes and trails you can easily do in a day, then still enjoy the area nearby. Guemes Mountain on Guemes Island is one such place, and we did the hike in a few hours this Memorial Day weekend.
Brian and I have had an endless debate of Mountain v. Island for as long as we've known each other (of course, I am for the islands!). When we found a small mountain to hike, on top of an island, it was too perfect!
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This little mountain is only a short trail up the island, and once you get up there the views of Mt. Baker, the Cascade Mountains, and many of the San Juan Islands are stunning especially on the crisp sunny day when we went. Since it's the highest point on the island, it also provides a lovely view of the island itself. This is the biggest view of Mt. Baker I have seen.
One of my favorite things was the flora you see throughout the trail and on the top. At this time, there are beautiful, almost alpine meadows, so many wild flowers, and though not ripe, wild berries are starting. I love how the beginning of the trail starts as an evergreen forest with beautiful ferns all around, but as you get further up, there's more grass, rocks, and deciduous trees. You're in a different place than where you started. The trail also gets really narrow! although it is never dangerous.
We heard the usual birds along the trail, but then we also heard cows mooing really loudly near a distant barn on the island, a bit unexpected and entertaining because everything else is really quiet. We saw bald eagles flying around up there, and we had packed a small lunch, enjoyed with a beautiful view. We might have seen 10 people on the trail and summit of Guemes, that's it! One friendly group even invited us to just stop by at their house and have a drink. We used the remaining day to tour the rest of the island.
You can find more information about the Guemes Mountain Trail on Washington Trails Association. They have done a great job of building and maintaining this trail along with the island residents and the Skagit Land Trust. That there was a new conservation area motivated us to visit Guemes in the first place and I'm sure we won't be the last.


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Sevyn Streeter brings out the dance moves in the video for her new single, "My Love For You."
Sevyn Streeter has been quietly releasing some of the best R&B of the last few years. Her two EPs Call Me Crazy, But... and Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 were a great showcase of the Florida singer's writing ability, and she's finally getting ready to release her debut full length, Girl Disrupted, which is preceded by the intoxicating single, "My Love For You." The warm, syrup-y slow jam is complimented by some choreographed dancing in the video, accentuating the dynamic swells of the production. The LP is still due out in January, and will also feature the Gucci Mane-assisted single, "Prolly."


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Health is a concept that is not easily defined. The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of desease or infirmity."
They are saying that health is a lot more than just the absence of disease. It is much more than that. But good health usually comes down to personal responsibility: choosing to live a healthy lifestyle or an unhealthy one. It is our choice.
It doesn't help that the media and food industry are loaded with messages encouraging poor health. Most of the food manufactured and produced in the US, for example, is junk filled with disease causing chemicals and stripped of almost all nutrition. And we wonder why there is a cancer epidemic in the US?
There are 4 main steps to a healthy lifestyle.
- A healthy, optimistic attitude filled with gratitude, forgiveness, love and nourishing, supportive relationships.
- A healthy diet, of mostly raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains and legumes.
- Adequate supplementation to add what we cannot get from our normal diets. This includes fruit extracts such as resveratrol and hormones such as melatonin and dhea.
- Exercise and movement. It doesn't have to be going to the gym and benching 300 lbs. Anything that involves moving, from simple household chores to walks to gardening have shown to keep our bodies healthier, leaner, more flexible and more resistant to aging and disease. Keep moving.
Probably the most important of the 4 is a positive mental attitude. Our thoughts are so powerful that they radiate chemical messages to every cell in our bodies 24 hours a day. Either your body is going to respond to those messages by releasing healthy chemicals or by releasing toxic stress hormones. Which do you prefer?
More evidence is showing the intimate connection between the mind and the body. When the mind is unbalanced and stressed, depressed and fearful, our bodies eventually respond and break down. We become ill, stricken with one disease or another.
When it comes to mental health, perhaps one of the greatest contributors to our modern day understanding comes from a great innovator in the field of psychology, Abraham Maslow. He gave us the notion of "self-actualization", in which a person becomes the person they were meant to be at their highest capacity – when a person lives up to their fullest potential. It is fulfilling our talents and dreams, finding our purpose in life and accomplishing it.
As he put it, self-actualization is a process of "ongoing actualization of potentials, capacities, talents, as fulfillment of a mission (or call, fate, destiny, or vocation) as a full knowledge of, and acceptance of, the person's own intrinsic nature, as an increasing trend toward unity, integration, or synergy within the person."
Using our talents to the fullest, finding a purpose for living, and becoming whole within, which means connecting with the outside world.
Maslow was the first great psychologist to study healthy people instead of sick ones. This helped give him his unique insight into an understanding of what it means to be healthy. Most self-actualized people have several things they share in common.
- A balanced personality has a realistic and accurate perception of reality. Such people have more realistic expectations of themselves and others, are more accepting and less critical, and have a clear understanding of their limitations and strengths. They are more accepting of their weaknesses and limitations.
- Of course, such people still feel negative emotions like everyone: sadness, anxiety, envy, fear, but they can keep things in perspective and not become obsessed and stuck in their negative emotions. They pull out of it with their positive thinking.
- Most self-actualized people are spontaneous, meaning they can do things at the spur of the moment without having to have everything planned out beforehand. This spontaneity is a sign that they are mentally flexible and adaptable, not rigid and stuck in certain, possibly unhealthy, patterns. They can go with the flow.
- The healthiest people take the center of attention off themselves and put in on a cause or mission or purpose larger than and outside of themselves. Perhaps they are involved in politics, or saving the environment, or volunteering at the local church or hospital. Whatever it may be, they don't obsess about their problems. The look to help solve the problems of others.
- Self-actualized people tend to be quite independent, detached from the unimportant little things most people get upset about, and value their privacy and solitude. They are comfortable with themselves and don't always need the approval of others to be productive or feel good about themselves.
- Healthy people have a rich capacity to enjoy the simple things in life. Good food, a walk in nature, music or sex. They are not inhibited by feelings of guilt or shame. They accept their nature and feel good about pleasing themselves. Even the simplest things in life give them a feeling of wonder and awe. They appreciate life and are grateful for what they have.
- Self-actualized people have usually had some kind of mystical or life-altering experience that has awakened them spiritually. Often it is a tragedy or loss of a loved one, which forces them to discover who they really are, what they really value, and see that there is more to life than what they usually experience on a mundane level. They see life as an awe-inspiring mystery and miracle.
- The ability to get outside of ourselves, our own egos, and care about others is critical to a healthy lifestyle. The capacity to love, feel compassion and empathy for others, makes us feel better about ourselves. Helping a homeless person. Stopping to give someone directions. Healthy relationships fill the heart and soul.
- Healthy people have a voice and are not afraid to use it. If they see something they don't like, they will say so. They are not passive victims of life but choose their path, make responsible decisions for their own care and boundaries.
- They tend to have fewer but very intimate friendships, rather than 100 "acquaintances." This shows they have the capacity for genuine relationship – not just superficial connections.
- Healthy people tend to be humble, not arrogant. The are "democratic" in that they see and treat others as equals, with a sense of fairness and integrity. They are not condescending to others, nor do they feel superior to them. They find something to appreciate and learn from in everyone.
- Healthy people have a strong ethical and moral sense, but not necessarily conventional. They have strong principles, but they reach those principles by thinking for themselves and arriving at their own conclusions. They don't blindly follow others, but have a sense of confidence in their own intuition and wisdom.
- Healthy people have a healthy sense of humor. That means they don't laugh "at" people so much as "with" them, and can definitely laugh at themselves. They don't take themselves too seriously, and go through life with a light-hearted, joyful attitude. They like to laugh and laugh often. Laughter has been shown to release healthy chemicals in the body, and is now used in the therapy and treatment of many diseases.
- Self-actualization means learning to be creative. Creativity is the essence of life, and the more we can create the deeper the well from which we can drink. The act of creation, music, painting, being yourself, etc, is healing to the soul and makes us feel genuinely useful to others and society. A strong, wild imagination adds passion and zest to your life. Read books.
We don't become self-actualized in one day or week or year. It takes a lifetime. But as our lives unfold they can become beautiful. But we need to make wise decisions, live a healthy lifestyle with integrity and morality, and take action to attract the things into our lives that will make them more fulfilling and whole. Start writing that novel you've always wanted to write. Start a web business. Go back to school for a degree you've always dreamed about. Get some counselling for addictions. Do, do but do.


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Fifield-Cahill and Sweeny Ridge (12.19.2009)
As part of our quest to hike the entire Bay Area Ridge Trail, Antony arranged for us to hike the Sweeny Ridge and Fifield-Cahill Ridge segments. A large chunk of this segment requires pre-arranging a docent-led hike since it crosses private water district lands. It was a beautiful hike with sweeping views of the ocean, the bay, and then beautiful old growth candelabra fir forest. Blog entry with detailsRead More


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dimanche 1 avril 2012
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The fact that D and I weren't married was never a problem - we still had our "anniversary". In fact, it was the anniversary of our first "date" (even though we almost never went on actual dates...). And it just so happened that it was April Fool's Day. That was always something I liked; it was a fun date to have as our anniversary, and it made gift-buying more amusing: we never bought each other "big" gifts, just small tokens, often with a joke theme, or (given that here in France April Fool's Day is "poisson d'avril" or April Fish) a fish theme.
Today would have been our 16th anniversary, although in fact we only made it past our 14th by a month (and trouble was well and truly looming for a while beforehand).
Now, April Fool's Day is a day tinged with sadness for me. The girls enjoy the French tradition of preparing paper fish and sticking them on the backs of friends and family without them knowing, but I can't quite get into the joyous mood. Especially this year, with the world crumbling around me.
6 commentaires:
- Joyce Shor Johnson a dit…
Thank you for sharing! Things will look up in time! Tell me more about the French paper fish tradition, is it only for April Fool's Day?
- 1 avril 2012 à 18:10
- Britney Gulbrandsen a dit…
That French tradition sounds fun! I might have to look into implementing that when my son gets older!
Sorry to hear things aren't going so great. Best wishes to you for things to start looking up soon :)
- 1 avril 2012 à 21:28
- Catherine Stine a dit…
Awww, well I hope the A to Z blogfest cheers you up with some laughs! At least you're in a pretty location and have two lovely daughters. I wish you well. I'm over from A to Z blogfest (I'm #672, Catherine's Idea City).
- 1 avril 2012 à 23:59
- Dawn Embers a dit…
That is a good topic for the first day of the blog challenge. Thanks for sharing. I had never heard of the paper fish on the back thing before, so I've learned something new. :-)
- 2 avril 2012 à 01:41
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- 2 avril 2012 à 08:19
- The Social Frog a dit…
Very interesting, about the paper fish. Sorry to hear about your "would be" anniversary. Hugs!
- 2 avril 2012 à 08:21