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TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Joe Harris, a leading campaigner for pensioners' rights.
Mr Harris, aged 83, from Olton, was the chairman of the Solihull Pensioners Convention, the local branch of National Pensioners Convention.
The former Land Rover shop steward had been battling cancer and had recently contracted the 'superbug' clostridium difficile. His wife Barbara also died recently.
Mr Harris had a long association with Solihull Pensioners Convention, becoming its treasurer 15 years ago before stepping up to the role of chairman the following year -a post he had held ever since.
Josie Herbert, secretary of the group ,described Mr Harris, who was also the membership secretary for West Midlands Pensioners Convention, as "a great example to us all".
She said: "He was a wonderful example of how to live a life without affectation, without greed and without envy but with a love of his fellow man. He lived and breathed the pensioner movement and was a man of conviction - a leader.
"He was a passionate believer in getting a better deal for pensioners - particularly poorer ones."
Before campaigning for the rights of pensioners Mr Harris had been an active trade unionist and once went to Russia on behalf of the Transport and General Workers Union.
Mrs Herbert added: "He was a principled man who stood up for the working class and was much admired in the trade union movement. He will be very much missed."
Mr Harris's funeral takes place at Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium at 11.30am today.


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I thought I would start a thread to chat about... Whatever
Like today, I actually referred to my daughter as DD5 in everyday conversation.
I got a few strange looks.
I'm about to watch Jackass 3 and pour a vase of Scotch. I assume that isn't normal behavior for a Disney World forum member? I feel like it would have been smarter to pretend like I am a 42 year old mother of three or something.
Then maybe I am a 42 year old mother of three pretending to be a 25 year old pouring a glass of Scotch.
Being a 44 year old mother of one, I'm about the watch The Little Mermaid. No scotch... popcorn and juice.
my daughter just pulled a piece of popcorn out of the bowl, and exclaimed 'hey look, Mama, this one looks like Mickey Mouse'. She'll be a natural finding all those hidden Mickey's.
great thread!!!.
Right now I just finished packing a few bags because we are going to spend the whole day at the beach tomorrow.
I rented Life as we know it, and I am heading to bed with a bar of chocolate to see the movie, knowing me I will fall asleep in the middle of it.
That happens when you are getting closer to 40
Life on Curacao sounds harder and harder every day
The girls have been wayyyyyyy to quiet. They've either finally killed each other or they've passed out. I'm hoping for "passed out". Even if they're still up I'm just happy for the peace and quiet. Having two competitive girls (DD Hannah and my granddaughter Madison) in the same house is killing me.
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all kids finally asleep and now I commence my nightly disney forum chats. I think I may have a problem - every night and I am on these boards! I think I may have to tone down my disney obsession or DH will never let me plan a trip again. I have a million things to do, yet here I sit!
I'm eating Nutella out of the jar with a spoon. I don't do Scotch, so that's as close as I get.
DH went to bed. Kids were sent to bed around 8:15 because we just couldn't stand them anymore. At which point they had a raging battle upstairs about "he's in my room," "she came in my room and took the iPod", etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (best spoken like the King of Siam). I will be going to bed soon myself.
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It's an amusement park, for goodness sake, how much planning could you need?
I was having Quisp and milk watching the Ranger game I recorded. Does anyone else remember Quisp, or am I just showing my age again? It was a cereal similar to Cap'n Crunch in suaucer shape with an alien with a helipcopter type blaade on top of his head as the character.
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I went out for lunch today (well, technically it's now yesterday) with a bunch of friends from my previous job/school. It was lots of fun seeing them, and now I remember why I liked my fellow academics (previous job/degree was in the English dept. at NIU) more than I like my current MBA classmates. Not that MBA people aren't nice - but they're so much more, well, stuffy, and I certainly have more in common with my old crowd.
We caught up on American Idol as well - I think I like the new season, but the girls kind of suck. There's a few that are good - but I'd be surprised if the guys don't do better overall based on what I've seen.
Is there any other way???etcetera, etcetera, etcetera (best spoken like the King of Siam).
Thanks for starting this thread Janine!!!! Love the name of it too!!!
I got home from work about 35 minutes ago after working a 13 hour day. It was only suppose to be a 10 1/2-11 hour day but that darn Red Line kept breaking down making me waste time sitting in a subway station waiting for the next train to finally come and take me to my next ATM. I hate it when that happens.....I don't get paid by the hour.....only for cleaning the machine so I so hate wasting time waiting for a train!!! So glad that I could come home and read about some fun Disney stuff before heading off to bed to get some sleep so that I can do a 10 hour day tomorrow!!!
Night all!!!!
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Where was this thread last night when I was polishing off a bottle of champagne?
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I am coming to the realization that I cant handle alcohol. It seems like whenever I have 2 or more glasses of wine, I wake up early.... like really early. Today it was 4:00am. Then I cant get back to sleep. Might as well get stuff done... like Disney forum stuff.
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My dad used to have a glass of scotch every night (see Josh, maybe you're older than you make us think - kind of an old man's drink. ) When I was maybe 13 I decided to pour myself a big glass when my parents weren't home. Dumped it out pretty fast & wondered why you would want to drink when alcohol tasted so nasty? Didn't take me long to figure out there were better tasting drinks!
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This morning ds7 had made a Lego creation and was upset when his brother got into it. I told him, "That's what 2 year olds do...if you leave something where he can reach it he is likely to get into it." To which the 2 year old agreed, placing his palm on his chest and saying, "Yeah, me baby."
Hmmm...me thinks I have been being "played"!
My brother used to take apart my Legos. Even the little Lego guy character hands and feet and stuff. It got the point where my mom would "literally" glue the sets together. When my brother broke those they would just come apart in chunks rather than individual pieces. Easier to put back together in chunks I guess.
Ugh! Did any of you ever have a friend that was always negative and energy draining? I just got off the phone with such a friend. DH came into the room just as I was finishing up the one side conversation and knew exactly who I was talking with. My friend practically hung up on me because I dared to interject a different opinion than hers (she just wants me to agree that she is the victim 100% of the time).
Well.......I was suppose to work today but after my bad day yesterday and the fact that I haven't been feeling great all week.....I was just a zombie this morning which doesn't make driving 4+ hours round trip a good idea. Plus....my eyes are bad which makes wearing those hard contacts even more difficult which means I'm pretty well blind so again....not good with the driving thing. So, I'm resting today and taking care of the eyes and I'll get that work done on Monday. I so wish that Feb had an extra day....I hate going to the airports on Mondays!!!

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Medical tourism in general terms means patients from developed nations flying to other parts of the world for medical treatment at a lower cost. Along with medical care, patients are also exposed to the tourism of the destination country. This is the new trend followed by people from countries like UK, USA, and Canada etc to fly to developing nation like India for medical procedures and in the process also explore the beauty of the country.
With the onset of Globalization, the world has become local for all. Technology is reaching out to almost everyone and standardizing the procedures worldwide. Developing countries like India, Sri Lanka are now equipped with the latest technologies in the medical domain which are at par with the world standards. The positive aspect of this is the cost is much lower as compared to developed nations. This less cost of treatment is what is attracting the foreign patients. Along with superior medi-care, patients are made to stay at good accommodations, and assisted on travelling and visa. Complex medical services like dental care, cardiac surgeries, eye treatment, cosmetic surgeries, hair transplant procedures etc are some of the most sought medical services bounded by medical tourism.
From around the world, 50 countries has been identified as medical tourism nations, India being one of them.
Along with world class facilities and treatment, patients and their families can relax and enjoy their holidays in the diverse environment. The process of medical tourism starts with the patient contacting a medical tourism provider/agent and providing him with his medical history. Then the physicians or consultants advice the patients about the treatment procedure, hospital, doctors, cost, tourist destination, duration of stay etc. After signing the contract, the patient files for visa. After reaching the destined country, the patient's living & travel is undertaken by the local executives. After the treatment, he can explore the country with his family and enjoy their holidays.
Apart from medical treatment, India is famous for tourism
And has number of tourist sites like hills stations, historical monuments, golden deserts, holy sites etc. Most of the tourist spots near Chandigarh include Shimla, Kullu and Manali, Amritsar, Delhi-Agra, Jaipur and Rishikesh.Shimla, was the summer capital of India under British Empire. Presently, it is the capital of state Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is famous for its natural beauty, wooden handicrafts, architectural buildings and apples. From Chandigarh, it takes about 4 hours to reach Shimla by road. Shivalik Queen is the Luxury train available from Chandigarh to Shimla.One of the biggest cities in Punjab, Amritsar, and also called holy city is the spiritual and cultural centre of Sikhs. It is the city where world famous Sikh temple called Golden Temple is situated. It was built by 4th Sikh guru, Ramdaas Ji. There are many other places to visit in city like, Durgiana temple, Wagah border, Jallian Wala Bagh etc. It is well connected to other cities by road, flight and train. From Chandigarh, it takes about 5-6 hours toreach Amritsar by road.
The capital of India, Delhi is 245 km from Chandigarh and can be reached by very frequent bus service or flight. There are many historical monuments in Delhi like Red Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple etc. 250 Kms ahead of Delhi is Agra, famous for its world renowned Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the great mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj as a symbol of love. It is also one of the 7 wonders of the world and a major tourist magnet.
The pink city, Jaipur, is in the state of Rajasthan, which is about 500 km from Chandigarh. It is famous for hill forts and series of palaces in the city. Jaipur is famous for its Rajasthani culture and many international celebrities fly here as their wedding destination. Jaipur is the famous city and capital of Rajasthan. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city has been named.
In Himachal Pradesh, Kullu and Manali is one of the most beautiful places to visit which is about 300 km from Chandigarh. It is famous for its charming valley, snow fall, adventure sports and natural beauty. Manali is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m in the Beas River Valley. With super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year-round magnet for tourists.


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Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Intriguing one room thriller that cleverly resists the slide into brutal anarchy that I was expecting, but ultimately leaves you with a feeling akin to the realization that you've been drinking out of a sieve all this time and that's why you're still thirsty.
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The Uninvited
Another asian horror remake, this time popular korean confusion-fest 'A Tale Of Two Sisters'.
An attempt has been made to maintain the subtlety of the original, whilst presenting the film in a more straightforward manner to reduce the level of confusion. The upshot of this is that it's a far more passable remake than most, the downside being that the twist is now nothing more than an explanation as to why the rest of the film is a catalogue of incongruencies.
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010
The Haunting In Connecticut
Incredibly, the plot device that forms the backbone of this one is the particularly distasteful notion that if you have cancer then you are close enough to death to be able to see ghosts.
Based on true events? ...Get fucked.
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Sunday, 13 June 2010
Friday, 11 June 2010
The Children
As i watched the first half I was preparing myself to go on about how the painful Britishness totally botches the director's woeful attempts at an eerie atmosphere.
Then the first child died, closely followed by a sharp realisation that it wouldn't be the last, and my sneering cycnicism slowly melted into fascination and awe.
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Sunday, 6 June 2010
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Danger: Diabolik
A cinematic archetype of the comic book heist/crime caper.
Plotless, but there is an abundance of sumptuous visual flair constantly in attendance to make up for it.
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American Psycho 2
Quick test to see if you are a cunt:
Read/Watch American Psycho then attempt to envisage a sequel to it. If it is even remotely close to this fucking abomination then you're a cunt. Shoot yourself in the face at the nearest opportunity.
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Thursday, 3 June 2010
The strongest sentiment this managed to raise was "Ummm.... no".
Baffling crap with lumpen headed baddies chasing bad plot twists around a massive cliche that manages to put Event Horizon in a good light.
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Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Dogtooth [Kynodontas]
Like waking up in a morally dubious situation that can only get worse.
The film refuses to explain, judge or explore instead letting everything play out at it's own pace, allowing the idiosyncratic logic of proceedings to nudge it into ever more bizarre and uncomfortable territory.
I flinched twice at the end, even though I could see what was coming.
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Argento's masterpiece wherin he takes his three V's (Vivid primary colours, Volume of synth work and Violence toward pretty girls) and pushes them to a sanity defying extreme.
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The San Joaquin County Superior Court made deep cuts in staffing, services, and local courtrooms because of budget cuts over the last several years.
In January two courtrooms will be restored in Lodi to hear traffic cases, small claims, and some criminal matters.
Superior Court Judge David Warner says that will mean a cost saving for Lodi Police whose officers have been take off patrol so they could travel to Stockton to testify.
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Courtesy of Russ Winter of Winter Watch at Wall Street Examiner
Spain's Rescate ("Rescue")
Spain's bank rescue news is out, and the obfuscation is very high, as usual. The rescate (rescue) amount offered is 100 billion euros, a mere two and a half times last week's estimate. This tells us the Spanish banks are under-capitalized by at least 100 billion euros. That's positive? We already knew the ESFS and ESM would lend Spain money, the question is in what manner? This uses up about all the capacity Europe has on it's own. This opens up more cans of worms.
Once Spain takes the money, then their obligation in the EFSF and ESM bail out mechanisms would be taken over by others. Those "others" are Italy, whose share rises from 19% to 22%. France's share rises from 22% to 25%, and Germany's from 29% to 33%. The smaller core countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, etc will pick up a little more as well. By piling more on Italy and Belgium, the credibility of the guarantees given to EFSF bonds would collapse.
That's why I think the American clown posse was out in force last week hinting at involvement to placate Germany (and Italy and France). This may not be revealed upfront at first, because it is now necessary to go back to Germany, and have them object to the unconditional rescate. Already Finland is demanding collateral if Spanish aid is through EFSF, and good collateral is in short supply, especially when Moody downgrades Spain to BBB. In response the IMF and US in particular will get involved. It could even take the form of a unilateral US participation without needing the harder sale involved in bringing in the IMF.
Apparently the IMF will supervise the "rescue plan", in an advisory role, with focus on the banking system. That is strange given that IMF advocates bail ins (bondholders and equity holders take the hit). It will really going to be impossible to sell this to Germany without broader international involvement. US-Spain ties have historically been strong and I think when the fog lifts, the US will be involved backing this rescate (and further rescates) with money. If so, this very well could mark the end of the US phony safe haven house of mirrors, and it will impact both the USD and Treasury market. The commercials have lined up big shorts of Treasuries ( 2 year, 5 year, 10 year, and 30 year), and are long Swiss Francs and Euros. Now we may know why.
This sets up an enormous Euro short squeeze. The boyz are so off side, that this one could take some down. Somebody important is going to gush blood. That is why I have been long a good size position in Swiss Francs in the forex market. From an actionable perspective I could see a euro rally up to 1.28-1.29 convergence overhead.
Source: Sober Look, Euro positioning.
Spain is saying that it is 'agreeing' to a bailout without conditions and only after the bank audit has been completed June 20- in other words sometime after the Greek election.
This should be a boost to the mutually assured depression tactics (MADT) of the anti-bailout partidos in Greece (and elsewhere). It would be logical that political partidos in Ireland, and Portugal also adopt MADT. In fact Italy should too, because of the new burdens that have been piled on.
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However, this is bit time consuming if your internet connection is slow or have limited bandwidth to share.
The set up easy as I said.
1. Install Music Manager and the Google Drive app on that Windows machine you're no longer using.
2. Create a folder in Google Drive; call it "Music to Upload."
3. Point Music Manager to watch the Music to Upload folder.
1. On your Chromebook, save any music you want to upload to your Music to Upload folder in Google Drive.
2. Wait. (At this point, the music will upload to Google Drive, sync to your Windows machine, then upload to Google Play Music!)
3. Once you see the music show up in Google Play Music, delete the music from your Music to Upload folder, so it doesn't take up any of your precious Google Drive space!
Try this out and let me know how it goes!
Thanks Tyson Kemp for sharing this with me 🙂


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Infographics for the Week of January 4th: The New Year
Happy New Year!
To help our students and us usher in 2016, this week's infographics are all about this new year.
Statistics on New Year's Eve in NYC:
These are New Year's Resolutions from around the world:
And these are New Years Resolutions that include SMART goals for our Resolutions . . . just like our SGOs . . .
Infographics on Infographics for the Week of 12/7/15
This week's infographics are all about . . . well, infographics. These are great resources if you're looking for students to create original infographics in lieu of notes, as a study guide, or as a product of their research. These can also begin discussions about purpose and audience and the decisions writers must make to reach the audience for their desired purpose.
Included are: "The Anatomy of a Great Infographic," "An Infographic about Infographics," "7 Tips to Create an Awesome Infographic" "Why Infographics," and "Why You Need Infographics."
If you want students to create their own, check out piktochart.com and sign up for free!
Meme Monday: Grammar Beyond the Comma
This week's memes continue the grammar trend beyond the comma. As always, these memes can be used as classroom posters, to begin mini-lessons, or to simply revel in the fact that you aren't alone in the world when grammar mistakes make you crazy.
Even CNN made the apostrophe/plural mistake this weekend:
Enjoy the memes!
Meme Monday: Grammar RULES!
This Monday, we have more comma memes for grammar instruction, review, and practice. In case you missed it, check out last week's comma meme post.
The first meme hints at this rule:
In sentences where two independent clauses are joined by connectors such as and, or, but, etc., put a comma at the end of the first clause.
Incorrect:He walked all the way home and he shut the door.
Correct:He walked all the way home, and he shut the door.
Some writers omit the comma if the clauses are both quite short:
Example:I paint and he writes.
The second meme makes this mistake:
Many inexperienced writers run two independent clauses together by using a comma instead of a period. This results in the dreaded run-on sentence or, more technically, a comma splice.
Incorrect:He walked all the way home, he shut the door.
There are several simple remedies:
Correct:He walked all the way home. He shut the door.
Correct:After he walked all the way home, he shut the door.
Correct:He walked all the way home, and he shut the door.
The Oxford-comma support comes from meme 3:
Use commas to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items.
Example: My estate goes to my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and nephew.
Note: When the last comma in a series comes before and or or (after daughter-in-law in the above example), it is known as the Oxford comma. Most newspapers and magazines drop the Oxford comma in a simple series, apparently feeling it's unnecessary. However, omission of the Oxford comma can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.
Example: We had coffee, cheese and crackers and grapes.
Adding a comma after crackers makes it clear that cheese and crackers represents one dish. In cases like this, clarity demands the Oxford comma.
We had coffee, cheese and crackers, and grapes.
These rules/examples are from grammarbook.com.
#TBT Flashback to Iconic Photographs of the 21st Century
This throw-back-Thursday post is bringing back a resource that Karyn found, "These 75 Iconic Photos Will Define The 21st Century So Far. Everyone Needs To See This."
A year later, I might ask students to evaluate the impact of these images and choose one event from the last year & a corresponding photo to add to the gallery – explaining why they added it (aka why the event/image is significant). You'd hit some research standards here, including writing standard 7 (short as well as sustained research projects) as well as reading standard 1 (textual evidence). This could be good practice for skills they'll need for the fast-approaching research paper (more slowly approaching for 10th & 12th grade), such as:
- using advanced searches
- determining the reliability of sources
- citing textual evidence
- creating a works cited & parenthetical citations
- differentiating between essential and non-essential (in selecting the image they want to add to the list)
Here's the link to the previous post with the original ideas for how to use these photos in the classroom.
Infographics for the Week of October 26th: Halloween Around the World, Costumes by State, and Top Costumes for 2015
These infographics about Halloween are great for analysis of visual text (RI.9-12.7) and especially author's choice in regard to structure. Since it's visual, it's easier to talk about structure. So if your students are struggling with CCSS Reading standard 5, infographics may be a great way to enter the conversation.
These can also be a great opportunity to get students prepared to develop and answer inquiry questions for research papers and/or performance assessments. Since this is the compiled research, they can work backwards to determine the possible research question and then assess how well the creator/author of the infographic answered that question. This kind of analysis could then be turned into a checklist-of-sorts of how you sufficiently respond to a research question.
These infographics could also be great for practice with inference, with formulating questions, etc.
So, some specific ways for students to interact (individually, in pairs, small groups, etc.) with these infographics might include:
- What accounts for the differences and similarities among countries in "Halloween around the world"? (inference practice)
- What do the traditions in different countries reveal about them? (inference practice)
- What conclusions might we draw based on the top costumes by state in "America's Favorite Halloween Costumes by State"? What research or inquiry questions could we develop about these states based on the costume? (great opportunity to practice writing these types of questions and perhaps engage students in researching to find the answers) (inference practice, W.9-12.7 if they conduct the research; developing the question is good practice for getting them to meet this standard on their own as well.)
- How does pop culture help determine what people wear on Halloween? What other factors may influence this? ("Top Costumes")
- What research or inquiry question is each infographic seeking to answer? (RI.9-12.2, RI.9-12.7, W.9-12.7)
- How does the author organize/structure his/her information? Is it effective – why or why not? (RI.9-12.2, RI.9-12.5, RI.9-12-.1)
- What is the connection/relationship to the information provided ____________ and that provided __________? (RI.9-12.3)
- Analyze and evaluate: Which of these infographics is the most useful? the most effective? the most dynamic? (Support with specific textual evidence – RI.9-12.1)
And of course, if these are discussions with specific expectations/roles/teacher modeling – students would likely be hitting speaking & listening standards as well, particularly SL.9-12.1a-d.
Meme Monday: Comma Sense
It's Meme Monday here at BHP English Headquarters, and today we're visiting the most used and the most misused punctuation mark, the comma.
Memes can make us laugh, but they can also be valuable teaching tools in the classroom. They give a quick and often funny saying paired with a visual. Displaying these in the classroom can help reinforce class rules and expectations or, in the case of today's post, reinforce or teach grammar rules. (They also make for a more creative/out-of-the-box thinking assignment that could easily be a classwork/homework grade.)
The following memes could be used as warm-up activities where students try to define/identify the comma rule that's being misused (aka . . . why are these memes funny?), as part of Writing Workshop mini-lessons, or has reminders of and references to comma rules you've already taught.
The comma rules our memes are covering today are:
- Use commas to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items.
- Use commas to set off the name, nickname, term of endearment, or title of a person directly addressed.
Infographics of the Week for October 19-23: The History & Benefits of Social Media
"Infographics of the Week" is back! The subject for next week's cluster is all about social media as a way to reach customers and about the evolution and trends in social media. With the constant barrage of the negative aspects of social media, these infographics could begin a conversation about social media that is broader than usual.
Infographics are fun and valuable ways to work with students in hitting CCSS. They can easily be used for:
- analysis practice (how ideas/claims are developed = RI.9-10.5, effectiveness of structure = RI.11-12.5)),
- in-depth compare/contrast (what information is included in and excluded from each and why?, evaluation of sources, how sources address a question – RI.9-10.7, RI.11-12.7)
- evaluation of the credibility/reliability of sources – (W.9-12.8 – "assess the usefulness of each source")
- as a way to gather information on a question or topic (W.9-12.9)
- models for organizing and designing their own research-based infographics (such an assignment would include W.9-12.4 ["development, organization, and style appropriate to task, purpose, and audience"], W.9-12.6 ["Use technology to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically."], W.9-12.7 ("Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem . . . synthesize multiple sources on the subject . . . demonstrate an understanding of the subject.)
- Socratic Seminar texts and writing prompts
Introducing . . . Meme Mondays! This Week: Book Censorship
At last year's in-service, one of the suggestions for the blog was "Meme Mondays," and so today we roll out the red-carpet for Memes.
To coincide with Banned Books Week, these memes are all about censorship.
A few ways to use memes in your classroom:
- As warm-ups to start a discussion or concept you'll be introducing
- As classroom rules/expectations
- As discussion starters, enhancers, or "curve-balls"
- As prompts for writing
- In a group or paired with another text, as seminar text (the really good memes)
- As models for memes students will create (based on grammar, literature, authors, current events, etc.) – Mematic is just one free app available for easy meme-making.
Additional resources:
- Ways to Celebrate Banned Books Week (NYT's The Learning Network)
- Higher Order Thinking Through Meme Building (from Surviving English)
- Five Ways to Use Memes to Connect to Students (from Mrs. Orman's Classroom)
- Ermahgerd – Memes in the Classroom (from NJEA)


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The Kladruber (also known as Kladrub or Kladruby) is a Czech horse breed. Traditionally, Kladruber horses were selected for their size and in older times they were famous for their large frames. Nowadays, selective breeding has somewhat reduced their size, although they are still larger than most breeds. The large, rectangular frame is counterbalanced by the elegant head with its distinctive Roman profile. The Kladruber has large, gentle eyes, small ears and a strong, high set and arched neck. The chest is deep and wide, the cannons well defined and long and the hindquarters rounded and wide.
16.2 - 17 hands high.
Most are grey or black. They may come in other colors (e.g. white), but these are less common.
They are hard working, loyal and will do whatever is asked of them, always displaying great stamina and endurance. They have a calm disposition and are gentle natured.
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Kladrubers have traditionally been bred to be carriage horses. Although they are still used as driving horses today, they are also particularly popular in competitive driving, having won many championships, as well as in dressage. Their regal appearance makes them excellent ceremonial horses too. For example, in 1994, the Danish Royal Family bought a few stallions to be used in various ceremonies. Kladrubers are also used for leisure riding while their docile nature makes them excellent mounts for therapeutic riding.
They need to have a constant supply of water and food as well as frequent outdoors access in order to exercise. Kladrubers are generally healthy horses known for their longevity; however, they still require frequent veterinary check ups and vaccinations in order to remain healthy. Grooming your horse regularly will help maintain its coat in a good condition.
The horse has been bred in Czechoslovakia for more than 400 years, making it one of the oldest horse breeds. Its parent breeds were Italian and Spanish which were crossed with Czech and northern European breeds. For the first 200 years of its breeding, the Kladruber came in many colors; after a fire in 1759 however, all of the breed's records were destroyed, resulting in Kladrubers being bred mainly in grey and black. At some point, black Kladrubers became almost extinct. Professor Prantisek Bilek took the initiative to restore their numbers and started breeding black Kladrubers again in the 1930's having only 20 individuals to begin with. The breed has been recognized by the United Nations as a World Cultural Monument. It is the only horse breed to have ever achieved the status of a living work of art. In 1994 two stallions were sent to Spain, in order to start a Spanish Kladruber line.
In the last decade, the breed has undergone thorough genetic analyses. In 2002 it was decided that the crossing of Kladrubers with other horse breeds should stop in order for the breeds' unique traits to be preserved. Kladrubers have an average lifespan of 25-30 years.
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Like all our patterns, the sizes are nested to make it easier to grade between the sizes, depending on your measurements.
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Chris, from over at the Nachos Grande card blog, sent in a bribe. He's a fan of the Ginter and knows how to take care of a commissioner.
Two 1971 Topps that I needed. And what I learned from them is to make sure I mark them off my want list. I didn't. I added them to my Zistle collection, but didn't do the want list. So, when I was leafing through a binder of 1971s this weekend I purchased a duplicate. I'll live.
The minis are a combo of Munnatawket customs and an Expo. I'll always take customs and I'll always take Expos.
Thanks, Chris, for the cards. As always, a bribe offered, or accepted, does not guarantee any bump in scoring.
The time is ticking away quickly for contestants to post their final scores. There's still plenty of time to bribe the commissioner.


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I can't believe how much it still hurts. I miss you so much all the time. I cry at night when no one is around. I still sleep with your baby blanket, as if for some weird reason it would make you come back. I wish at times for more time.
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By Out There Guest Blogger Molly Stokeld
For me the choice is dependent on my mood. Do I want to meander around Spring Lake? Or do I want to huff and puff my way to the top of Taylor Mountain? Perhaps I feel like hopping rocks to the upper ridges of Annadel? Whatever I choose I know I will not be disappointed with the abundance of eye-popping vistas our beautiful Sonoma County local scenery has to offer. So let's get in the mood and review some options.
Mood 1: mellow and a bit lazy. A brisk jaunt around Spring Lake is just the thing when I want some fresh air but am not completely in the mood for hiking.
I love how this park features a paved boulevard with options of more natural mini-hikes in between. Marked by trail numbers at their heads, these dirt paths with blackberry bramble walls will lead you back to the paved road after a few minutes. At Spring Lake you are in nature but also not too far from the hustle and bustle of town. It's a lesser commitment to both physical exertion and time away.
Spring Lake is also perfect for bringing your kids and your pooch. The kids enjoy the on again off again discovery of secret passages, leaving them with a sense that they too have discovered the hidden nature that is within the well-kept park.
Mood 2: Ambitious. In this mood, I'll drive myself to the eastside neighborhood that borders Annadel Park.
The neighborhood at Stonehedge Drive serves as the gateway to the West side of Annadel State Park. (Be respectful of the residential neighborhood and park accordingly and don't leave valuables in your car (duh).) This is a perfect hike to get the blood pumping and also be rewarded by spectacular views of Santa Rosa. Once you reach the upper ridges and look westerly, you completely get why Santa Rosa is called the city of trees. There are many paths to take. My favorites are Rough Go, Spring Creek or Canyon trail. On each of these trails you are sure to be greeted by mountain bikers, other hikers, and an occasional horse, and all lead to a beautiful meadow that is the home to Lake Ilsanjo.
The lake is a perfect spot to picnic or rest after climbing up an estimated 1400 feet in elevation. The beauty doesn't stop, whether it is a lizard leaping, a snake slithering (warning: rattlesnake territory) or perhaps a fox scampering, you are bound to be exposed to raw nature doing what it does best: living organically. This is an "any time of year" hike that will not disappoint. Bring your kids if you like whining and "are we there yet" questions. Otherwise enjoy this hike alone or with other like-minded adults.
Mood 3: Exploratory. Another hike I like to take is on Taylor Mountain.
I'm not clear on why they call it Taylor Mountain because it is more like a hill, but it is steep and it is superb for getting your heart beating hard. This is a new park for Sonoma County and it is a bit challenging to find because it is tucked away off of Kawana Springs road. This is a Sonoma County regional park so there is a parking fee. Or, you can opt to find a free spot to the left of the driveway before you enter but you will pay in the way of a 45 degree walk up the driveway to reach the trailhead. At the trailhead, there is a frisbee golf course (newly established) on one side and a large cattle gate on the other. Be sure to lock the gate behind you, as there are loose cattle on the trail. This fact of "loose cattle" can be intimidating or amusing. Either way be sure to look out for meadow muffins as they are literally everywhere.
I love this hike because of the bucolic meadows and the beautiful old growth oaks. Also, the fact that there are free ranging cattle means you get to see calves and momma cows along the way. There a few choices to make when choosing your desired path, but all are circular and lead back to where you started at the cattle gate. My favorite part is the payoff once you reach the outer western ridge section of the hike; you will gasp at the vista and the beauty of Santa Rosa valley. The kids love this hike. It is a fun exploratory hike that will be sure to please all of your family, even your dogs.
Finding a hiking spot in Santa Rosa is not hard, it is a matter of mood. When we follow the unspoken rules of trash-in trash-out, scoop your poop, and yield to others, we are doing our part to keep our parks clean and hiker-friendly. So do what your Momma told you and: Go take a hike!
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Local girl turned realtor, Molly works with Century 21 Valley of the Moon and loves all things Sonoma County. A mother of two ( 1 teen + 1 tween) both of whom attend Santa Rosa city schools, she's an Alumnus of Sonoma State University. Her fascination with social media began about 10 years ago, and most recently (2 years ago) Molly developed a Facebook, Instagram and twitter profile named eyesonsonoma. The goal for those sites is to enlighten people with her "eyes" on our county, basically why she love living here.
Her new web site at www.makesonomahome.com will be an interactive online destination where visitors can search for homes and learn about the county.
Meanwhile you can find Molly on Facebook or www.mollystokeld.c21.com.
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Even though I'd give anything to have my mother back again as she once was, I know that caring for her has taught me to be kinder and more patient. It has also given me an opportunity to set a good example for my children, teaching them to be decent human beings.
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Most importantly, we champion her rights, providing her with a voice at a time when tragically, she can no longer stand up for herself due to the decade-long ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
My mother used to be my role model and my best friend.
Passionate, strong, courageous and intelligent, she was a brilliant scholar and a loving parent and grandparent, the person I could turn to for advice and companionship at any time.
Now the tables have been completely turned. The child who started out entirely dependent on her mother has matured to become the one on whom her mother depends.
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Since my mother has been afflicted by illness, I constantly feel her absence like a gaping hole in my life. She may still look like my mother and remain physically near, but mentally and spiritually, she is no longer there for me.
When someone has Alzheimer's, there is plenty of time to say goodbye. Deterioration occurs slowly, with changes almost imperceptible at first and then becoming only gradually more noticeable. Alzheimer's is a cruel illness as my late maternal grandfather noted, telling my mother when sadly, he was in the throes of the disease himself, "I am losing my I", by which he meant that he was losing what made him whom he was as a person.
Moreover, gradually much of the world forgets its sufferers. Many friends stop writing or visiting; it is almost as if people are too embarrassed and don't know how to deal with someone who can no longer respond except with a smile, a look or a touch.
Long ago we promised our mother that we would never put her in a nursing home. And we have honoured that promise, convincing her early on to move to the same city where we live and striving to ensure that she continues to reside with dignity in her own home. As card-carrying members of the "sandwich generation", we have chosen to juggle her needs along with those of our own young families.
While that may not be the right decision for everyone, it has certainly proven to be the correct option for us, and we are fortunate to have had the freedom to be able to make that choice. While our mother can no longer thank us, I know that she is grateful. Before she lost the ability to speak, she was expressing her gratitude to everybody who helped her, and I'm sure she would still be doing so today if she could.
Broadcaster Sandra Tsing Loh said earlier this year on National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation that the "daughter track is far more open-ended [than the mommy track] and has no rewards at the end except for death" (29 February, 2012).
No rewards?
Even though I'd give anything to have my mother back again as she once was, I know that caring for her has taught me to be kinder and more patient. It has also given me an opportunity to set a good example for my children, teaching them to be decent human beings. As my 11-year-old son said, "We owe it to our parents to look after them in their old age. They care for us when we're young and then it becomes our turn to care for them."
Moreover, I feel rewarded that I'm providing my mother with a good quality of life from which she still derives some enjoyment.
Yes, despite everything, she still gets some joy out of life. Contrary to popular misconception, advanced Alzheimer's sufferers are not vegetables. Although the illness may cocoon them from feeling the full brunt of life's emotions, they still experience pain and pleasure, peace and agitation. My mother continues to appreciate good food, especially dark chocolate, music, flowers, massage and the warmth of the sun. She may be confined to a wheelchair, but she is not confined to her apartment, attending an adult day care program twice a week, going on outings and visiting with her family.
She is still a human being – even if she has lost her "I".
Shira Sebban is a writer and editor. A former journalist, Shira previously taught French and worked in publishing. She is also a director on the Board of her children's school.
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I am so pleased to hear that USAA has opened up a new way of buying and selling cars between regular old folks like you and me. I hate buying cars, period, and I think that buying from an individual can be harder than buying from a dealer. I hate the dealer mark-up, I love the dealer convenience.
This service is the culmination of USAA's two year long development of Auto Circle, that follows a member from finding a new car, financing, insurance, maintenance and now selling that car. What a fabulous way to make buying, owning and selling a car much less painful.
I encourage you to check out all five parts of USAA's auto circle. In addition to special dealer pricing on many vehicles, and guaranteed good service, they also have extra incentives from certain manufacturers. Stop wasting time comparison shopping between multiple sources and go straight to the solution.
USAA membership is open to is available to all people who have ever served in the military, plus their kids (and grandkids, as long as the kids in between have had a membership.) The field of membership has never been wider, and the benefits of membership have never been greater.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
How Ashley Olsen Wears Oversized Sunglasses
Ashley Olsen's Oversized Sunglasses are usually worn casually. You can her wearing them with a menswear coat, straight-legged denim jeans, and her favorite Prada flats. Ashley Olsen also likes to pair her Oversized Sunglasses with menswear style pen-striped oxford blouses with (again) straight-legged denim jeans and a pair of her favorite worn ankle boots. Seeing the trend here? Ashley Olsen likes to pair of Oversized Sunglasses with menswear clothing. Menswear clothing creates a nice contrast to the feminine style of Oversized Sunglasses. That's why they look good together. The next time you go out, take your boyfriend's or husbands white work blouse, wear it under and loose-fitting cardigan and with straight legged jeans and oxfords and pair that with your fave pair of Oversized Sunglasses. You will come back and tell us that it's a positively chic outfit. Try it! Ashley Olsen has perfected to chic but understated looking by wearing Oversized Sunglasses with relaxed menswear style outfits. And it's amazing. Buy a pair of Ashley Olsen's Oversized Sunglasses at RetroCitySunglasses.com for $12.99.
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Hello Friends, Happy Weekend!
We have once again reached the end of another month! How did you celebrate Black History Month? It seems like the days are moving really fast lately. Its like I cant catch up or be ahead of time as we know it. Well I am blessed each day to start over and try my best to make the most of my days and reach these daily goals consistently. What were your highlights? If you haven't already check out my January favorites and the links that will help you jumpstart your life and actually get things done. Anyway, here are the links I found interesting to celebrate Black History MonthNATURAL HAIR TIPS
To celebrate black history month, I started with this book of the month according to the Everygirl, Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda NGOZI Adichie which I havent even started yet LOL! But I did watch the movie 2 years ago in this blog post: African Film Festival: Half of a Yellow Sun which I hope to attend again this year!
To celebrate black history month, I started with this book of the month according to the Everygirl, Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda NGOZI Adichie which I havent even started yet LOL! But I did watch the movie 2 years ago in this blog post: African Film Festival: Half of a Yellow Sun which I hope to attend again this year!
I have been transitioning to natural hair for a little over a year now and I have been learning all the different ways to take care of my natural hair while its in its protective styling phase. Here are 4 tips for choosing a natural hair salon that will definitely help when growing healthy natural hair in the near future. I also like these 4 products for dry natural hair in the winter that are perfect for this season now.
I love feeling inspired, motivated and encourage by others. Inspiration comes from truly does come from everywhere and anywhere!Here is a list of the best fashion bloggers from every age group
It seems to come ever so quickly, however I really like this blog post on being single on Valentine's Day! . Here are some Valentines Day Treats that are just for you! 5 Ways to Treat yourself this Valentine's Day! I also really like the Red lace dress I wore for Valentines Day on the blog. Here is how I wore it: A Red Lace Dress for Valentines Day
At the begining of the year, I always have this sense of adventure I would love to tackle and this list is definitely something I want to try. Here are 8 Things every woman should try in 2016
Sleep is one of the most important things you need and regaining that energy needed to be productive is essential to living a great life. Here are 5 simple tips for a Good Night's Sleep
I have been eating out a lot lately and that needs to change because I need to get ready for my beach trip in April and be swimsuit ready for the summer. Here are 10 Simple Recipes for #TakeOuttakeoutchallenge that I know will help me get on track. I know this exercise challenge will get me in shape and will transform my bottom, 30 day challenge will transform your rear view and these are 7 ways to make exercise an every day habit
Personal style is something that is often changing because you are changing and refining yourself into the person you want to become. They say dress for the job you want, not the job you have. Here are 10 Workwear essentials every woman should have to standout in the workplace.
Here are more style inspirations for every wardrobe: 13 next level outfits ideas to try out now
We are very close to that time of year of spring cleaning and clearing out your closet. Here is
Your ultimate Closet Organizing Guide for the New Year to get a head start to revamping your closet for the Spring and Summer season. I along with reorganizing comes the opportunity to create a signature wardrobe that will never go out of style. See how you can start Creating a Capsule Wardrobe
I love shoes, its become one of my favorite things in fashion, here are some trends I would like to try out: 7 shoe styles you should try in 2016
If you are like me you are quickly running out of ideas for winter outfits as the season comes to a close. Here are some style inspiration that will definitely burst with creativity. Winter layering Outfit Ideas
I love this jumpsuit styled for work I have my own version of the outfit coming soon to the blog. I cant wait to show you. This monochromatic look is perfect for any weekend activity I really love the versatility in textures, color variations and complimentary neutrals that make the outfit fun. I am definitely looking forward to styling this open front jacket in the spring. I can think of three ways to style it right now.
These two outfits, the shift dress and the petal skirt! are perfect for work especially as a creative professional. I like how they are both unexpected but chic all at the same time. One of my staples is the Chambray Shirt and its my latest outfit that I know you will like as well.
Sidenote: Want More Favorites? Check out January
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Technician.
8 comments:
- Jonathan said...
FYI, the "Spatterjay" audio books went up yesterday on audible. You are the reason I finally joined audible, just to get these. I must also say that William Gaminara does a top notch job in narration. Hopefully audible will 'do' the rest of your books and stay with Mr Gaminara. Cheers.
- 11:02 am
- Neal Asher said...
Excellent, thanks for letting me know, Jonathan. I'll do a post about that shortly.
- 11:10 am
- Crusader said...
Just to clarify. My pre-order copy hasn't been dispatched yet. I received an e-mail stating that it has been released by the publisher and that it is in the process of being dispatched.
On my order page it shows as 'Processing'. How long it will take to actually be dispatched remains to be seen. It might very well only be on 4 February...
- 12:09 pm
- Alpharius said...
"The Book Depository is the best place to go if you live in the USA, since shipping is free."
You're not kidding!
Just ordered mine a few minutes ago - thanks for the reminder, much appreciated!
- 8:01 pm
- Neal Asher said...
Not a problem, Crusader, just so long as you get the book!
Alpharius, glad to be of help. Because of the amount of times on here and elsewhere I've had people in the US complaining about the cost of getting hold of my books, that stuff about the Book Depository bears repeating.
- 10:21 am
- Crusader said...
Yeah, Neal getting the book is the important part! I can tell you that it still hasn't shipped so far.
- 6:32 pm
- froob said...
Any chance of an ebook/Kindle version showing up soon?
- 11:00 am
I bought the Kindle version in September and read it the same week. Outstanding good fun. Frooble gester gostet!
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Chicken Scarpariello
- 8 small skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 4 large rosemary sprigs, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 8 clove garlic, halved lengthwise and lightly smashed
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- all-purpose flour, for dusting
- freshly ground pepper
- salt
- 0.5 cup Peppadew peppers or other pickled peppers, sliced
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust with flour. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned and crusty on both sides, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic is lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a platter, leaving the rosemary and garlic in the skillet.
2. Add the stock to the skillet and cook over high heat, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and butter and swirl until emulsified. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Add the peppers and cook, turning the chicken until coated in the sauce, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken and sauce to the platter and serve.


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Having brought to you successful Tours/Safari and Monthly Gateway like the Valentine Getway,,Loita Hillls Walking and Camping Experience,Crater lake,Top Camp and Masai Mara Camping Safari,We now invite you for the Labour Day Goat Eating,Hiking,Nature Trail,Bird watching and Rock Climbing Adventure to Ololosokuan Savannah Sunset Resort .
The 1st MAY,2012.LABOUR DAY CELEBRATION/HOLIDAY....what is the best way to celebrate than be with friends,adventure to a goat Eating Bash....
We will begin by having team games and dynamics that will make the team bond well. Nature Trial...We will explore the Ololosokuan Picturesque Nature Trail which takes approximately 1hour and 15minutes to go round.
It's all the way up to the beautiful river "Ololosokuan" with less water due to Climate Change! The river bed is quite scenic and guys will get a splendid opportunity to take memorable photos. The rocks are a spectacular sight to behold and offer a perfect peak performance Challenge! Relaxation Time. The place is elevated giving the visitors a superb opportunity to view the beautiful Sunset with a cool Breeze. We will come back from the Nature Trail and have time to relax as we enjoy ourselves.
We will have the goat eating Party thereafter.
"Where Comfort meets the Wilderness"
Welcome to Savanna Sunset Resort, a place of untamed wilderness full of secluded splendor. The place is commonly known as Ololosokuan and has panoramic views. The nature trails are marvelous offering a scenic and yet hard terrain and completion of the circuit offers one a satisfying feeling of accomplishment.Invite your Pals too to this Funfilled Escapade
The cost is ksh 1,100 ONLY,Inclusive of Transport to and from,Goat,Hiking and Guide Fee.Confirmation is by payment of a DEPOSIT of KSH 550 by 28th APRIL,2012.The MPESA Number is 0724 327 639
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No work and all play
I worked a few days during the pay period but travel during the summer is to hard to pass up. The paycheck comes in July 5th. Envelopes get stuffed for HOME, TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES and other expenses.
Mrs. Money Bacon has been in Austin TX and returns home on August 8th. On the 11th we take a day trip to Oakland/S.F. and take on The City for a day. We visited Golden Gate Park and Pier 39. Even came home with sourdough bread.
Little do I know the consequences
The down side of playing during the pay period is that the next paycheck is going to suffer. When the paycheck suffers, I suffer. Suffering is not my biggest fear. I can survive and it's much easier since getting out of debt.


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A Second Chance
Popoy and Basha got married after Popoy came home from Qatar; they have been through small triumphs and have built beautiful memories. After almost 7 years together, they are facing yet another challenge - a marriage falling apart. With a failing business as well, will their love allow them to save themselves or their relationship? Are they really worth a second chance?
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Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Hooked on Clinique's CC Cream
Moxi foundation brush and it's really easy to get an even polished finish with the CC cream, but I have to say that it's equally straight forward to get at least very similar results using your fingers. The CC cream gives sheer to moderate coverage but enough opacity to cover the odd blemish scar, and although it feels almost matte on the skin without any oiliness or tackiness at all when you apply it, it still adds a lovely natural looking radiance. It wears incredibly well throughout the day and on me the finish lasts for at least seven hours, but at the same time it's easy to remove using either a micellar solution or a normal cleanser. I am so impressed by this product and because of the light texture and the great wear I think it'll work brilliantly for the coming warm summer days. I never caught the BB cream bug, but this CC cream has got me well and truly hooked and I can't recommend it enough.
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I'm the opposite as I seem to buy foundations the most. Probably because I've always had bad skin and so I'm always looking for a new one/a better one to try. I really love CC creams and this one sounds lovely.ReplyDeleteReplies
Ahhh, maybe that's why I'm nuts about nail polish because I used to have next to no nails and now I'm compensating :o). XxDelete
This sounds great I love buying products like this!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so glad I decided to try Clinique again and would highly recommend this cream :o) XxDelete
Totally agree - this is an absolute favourite of mine too!ReplyDeleteReplies
Apparently there's a big difference in coverage between CC creams and some are a lot heavier on the skin, but this is just wonderful :o)! XxDelete
I love Clinique, one of the few products that my skin tolerates :)ReplyDelete
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I might try some skin care as well, since it has been years since I did the last time, just to see if maybe it works better for me now :o) XxDelete
I love clinique foundations, this looks gorgeous too! xoReplyDelete
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It's so lovely to wear and the glow is so natural :o) XxDelete
I was looking for a CC cream and this review is simply perfect at this momenti. I'll go for it for sure.ReplyDelete
Good luck with it, and hope it works as well for you as it does for me :o) XxDelete
I have been eyeing this off and keep talking myself out of purchasing it but maybe I should give it a whirl!ReplyDelete
Great product review!!
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Thank you so much, hope I've convinced you to give it a go :o) XxDelete
This CC cream is an older launch right? Or did they bring out something new to confuse us lot! :P I haven't dislikes anything I tried from this brand and this was no exception!ReplyDelete
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It's not brand new - I think it was launched Spring 2013, but it's definitely brand new for me :o) XxDelete
Sounds interesting! I will check it!ReplyDelete
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Hope you'll like it :o) XxDelete
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I was looking for a CC cream and this review is simply perfect at this momenti.
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Great timing then :o)! XxDelete
I'm using it too, it's great! lovely reviewReplyDelete
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nice! must try!ReplyDelete
It's definitely worth it :o) XxDelete
This sounds amazing! Did you get my email? xxReplyDelete
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Hey Zazie - yes I did, thank you sooo much. I'll get back to you in an e-mail :o) XxDelete
I didn' t know about this CC cream it sounds interesting!ReplyDeleteReplies
It's definitely better for my skin than BB creams, and one day I'll definitely go for a DD cream too :o) XxDelete
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I recently jumped on the CC wagon as well and have really been liking IT Cosmetics CC Cream. I may try this one when I finish that.ReplyDelete
Haven't even heard of the brand, so thanks for introducing something new and exciting to try :o) XxDelete
i love clinique!!!! thanks for sharing!! in love with beauty products!ReplyDelete
It's a really lovely cream and I'm so glad I've "returned" to Clinique :o) XxDelete
i havent tried clinique products...this cc cream looks awesome..would love to tryReplyDelete
my recent one :http://www.cosmochics.com/reviews/bourjois-rouge-edition-velvet-lipstick-04-peach-club-review-swatches-lotd/Replies
It's really lovely! :o) XxDelete
You've convinced me I need this in my life! When my current BB cream runs out I want to give CC a whirl!ReplyDelete
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:o) - I have a feeling we'll eventually go through all the alphabet when it comes to creams :o)! XxDelete
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Clinique are really on fire with their products right now aren't they? This sounds lovely xxReplyDelete
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Completely agree, so many more things I'd love to get :o) XxDelete
I've recently stopped wearing foundation and moved onto BB cream, but I don't understand what the difference is between BB and CC cream!xReplyDelete
I'm not quite sure either, they all seem very similar and it gets quite confusing but I get the impression that CC creams are more color correcting than BBs :o) XxDelete
I don't particularly use the Clinique CC Cream and I am waiting for Lancome to release theirs in a couple of months but I agree definitely with not clicking with BB cream hype but the CC creams seem great - although I have only tried Bourjois 123 CC Cream. I actually think I have a sampole of this so I must try the Clinique version.ReplyDelete
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It'll be fun to see what they come up with next :o) XxDelete
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Hello guys!
Sorry if this is a repeated question, but can someone explain to me the NVMe boot on Z170 situation? I have been searching online about it but I did not find nothing more than a couple of comments on it. I see lot of stuff for X99 and Z97 that they support NVMe boot but not for Z170. The comments I found, some from PCPer guys, is that is supported, but is hard to find specifics about, for example in motherboard manuals NVMe is mostly mentioned when a U.2 port is available, how about M.2?
I guess the simple question is: is it possible to boot from a M.2 NVMe SSD on a Z170 motherboard? If yes, is there something specific that I should look for?
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That's right, I smothered my Vegan Biscuits and Sunflower Sausage Crumbles with Some Gravy. It was delicious.
Just blend and simmer till it thickens. Big on flavor and no added fats. So simple.
Easy Vegan Gravy
Place all in a blender and mix well:
- 2 c your choice of Vegan milks, I have been using Rice Milk
- 1/4 c unbleached flour
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 -1 tsp sea salt, to taste
- pepper or hot sauce, spice it up if you want to
Place in a pot and heat until it thickens. Smother whatever you want with the gravy. Serve.
This refrigerates well too. Just heat it up when needed. In fact, I think it was even better the next day.