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The Declaration of Independence in Modern English - A line-by-line translation from Revolutionary-era English to modern English
The US Declaration of Independence is one of the greatest documents written by the human mind and hand. Although many people are awed and inspired by simply reading the text, too many Americans (and citizens of the World) don't understand the older and poetic English used on this most elegant of documents. In an attempt to bring the beauty of the Declaration to everyone (school children, non-Native English speakers, etc.), we have translated it into a modern form of English.
Care has been take to keep two goals in mind:
1. Preserve the original meaning
2. Translate into easy-to-underhand verbiage
The "translation" is sentence-by-sentence and no care is taken to preserve original punctuation, sentence structure, or even sentence amount (sometimes single sentences are broken up into multiple sentences). As state above, the key is to make sure the document is understood well - that the meaning is understood. Of course, our translation can never be as eloquent and as beautiful as the Declaration - it was written with economy of language and true poetic erudition.
1. When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
When one group or political entity decides to totally eliminate the political ties which connect them with another group or political entity - and to be free and independent as inherently allowed to be by God's natural law - they should explain the underlying causes if they respect what the world thinks.
2. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
We believe that the following are self-evident truths:
- all people are created equal in terms of human worth
- God gives every single person certain rights that are always present and can never be taken away or given up - these rights are derived simply from the existence of the individual and nothing else is required
- among these rights are the right to live, the right to be free, and right to pursue your own well being
3. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,
We also believe (another self-evident truth) that governments, having power only because of the consent of those that are governed by it, exist to make sure these rights (see above) are protected
4. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
We also believe (another self-evident truth) that when a government acts in a way that suppresses these natural rights, the people have a right to change the government or get rid of it entirely and to set up a new one which is designed/created in such a way that will seem most likely to promote their happiness and safety.
5. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly, all experience hath shewn, that mankind is more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
Being wise we will understand that governments that have been around for a long time shouldn't be changed for small or light reasons. By the same token, human experience has shown that humans are better off tolerating suffering when the suffering is not that great than they are by trying to improve their situations by changing or getting rid of systems or ways of being that have been around for a long time and that they are used to.
6. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
However, when many fits of abuse and power grabs clearly show a desire by a government to put/keep a people in an oppressive and intense tyranny, they have both the right and the duty to throw off such a government and to create new systems or institutions to help them live in security and peace.
7. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies, and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.
This is basically what has happened to the colonies - because of this they must change their old systems of government.
8. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
The history of the current British King is a history of constant abuses and power grabs that all have attempted to directly contribute to the creation of an absolute tyranny over these states.
9. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
To prove what we are saying, we are presenting our facts to an open world.
10. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
The King of Great Britain has refused to sanction or agree with good laws needed for the good of the public.
11. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
He has not allowed governors in the Colonies to pass important and pressing laws unless those laws don't go into effect until he himself sanctions them; he has neglected to do anything with such laws that are suspended.
12. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
The King of Great Britain has called law-making groups together at far away and uncomfortable places only in order to force compliance by fatiguing law-makers.
13. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
He has eliminated representative groups often because they opposed strongly the King's invitations on the people's rights.
14. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Additionally, after dissolving representative groups, he had not allowed new ones to be elected. This has caused the law-making powers, which still exist, to return to the people and exposing the Colonies to internal and external dangers.
15. He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
The King has attempted to curtail the population growth in the Colonies by obstructing naturalization laws, refusing to pass new ones in order to encourage migration to the Colonies, and making land appropriations more difficult.
16. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.
The King has stood in the way of the administration of justice within the Colonies by refusing to sanction laws that establish judiciary powers.
17. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
The King has made judges depend only on him for their terms and their salaries.
18. He has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.
The King has created many new political or governmental positions in the Colonies and sent various officers and political personnel to the Colonies to harass us and live off of our production.
19. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
The King has kept standing armies within the Colonies and within our communities without the approval of our representatives - in effect, without our approval.
20. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
The King has attempted to make the military power independent of the power of the people and independent of it.
21. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation.
The King has acted in unconstitutional ways (that constituion being the British constitution, a constitution that is unwritten but that is believed to exist within the laws and the norms of the British people nonetheless) - and sanctioned unconstitutional laws that do not qualify as true legislation under our laws and jurisdiction.
22. For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.
For keeping large armies among our people and communities.
23. For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States.
For protecting those armies by using fake trials - protecting them from any murder which they might coming on the people of these Colonies.
24. For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world.
For not allowing the Colonies to trade with other parts of the world.
25. For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.
For taxing us without our consent.
26. For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
For not giving the people of these Colonies the opportunity to stand on trial by jury.
27. For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses.
For shipping us across the Atlantic sea to stand trial for pretended crimes and offenses.
28. For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies.
For allowing the Quebec Act to extend the territory of Canada to encroach on the land of the Colonies
29. For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:
For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
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January 2020
Start Here - A collection of some core articles on personal finance success
And now, given the rise of cyrptocurrencies and crypto assets to quasi-mainstream financial assets, we're dedicated to providing quality, relevant, and interesting material on cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets. Articles on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, and many more cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets can be found on Pennies and Pounds - all that in addition to a plethora of information on what cryptoassets are, how the entire crypto industry came to be, blockchain/immutable ledger technology, mining, proof of work, proof of stake, and how to prudently invest in crypto if you are so inclined (based on your risk tolerance and ability to withstand the volatility that will come with a crypto portfolio).


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Inflation time
- Today has an Anglo-Saxon bias to it. The main release of the day is the US consumer price data. We are looking for a slightly higher than consensus headline figure of 0.1%. Gasoline prices will constrain the number, but service prices should add to it. Auto prices add uncertainty to the core figure.
- Australia (which can only be bothered to publish price inflation data once a quarter) offered CPI exactly in line with UBS expectations. We look for a benign central bank policy tightening cycle from mid-2015.
- Bank of England minutes are due (along with one BoE speaker and the BoE Agents' Survey). The number of dissents to the unchanged policy is likely to generate headlines, but any assessment of the efficacy of mortgage standard tightening may also be of interest.
- The value of Japanese exports and Japanese imports rose, reflecting yen weakness (currency weakness raises export values in domestic currency terms but may not change volumes). Exports to Asia were strong, though that may reflect outsourcing rather than indigenous Asian demand.
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If you are a parent and your child is in the toddler stage, you may as well forget about resting while on vacation. Your child is no longer a baby and will not spend long hours sleeping as was the case when he was a baby. However, this doesn't mean your trip can't be fulfilling. With the tips below, you can have an exciting family trip with your toddler.
Choose Your Trip Carefully
Going on trips with your toddler is different. You may not be able to engage in activities with the toddler in a carrier like was the case before when the child was a baby. Sitting in restaurants and finishing your meal can be harder with a toddler, and so is going for hiking or even swimming in the ocean and participating in other water-related activities.
If you take your toddler with you on a trip, you need to schedule all your activities between nap time. While a change of schedule and climate can have an impact on your toddler's bedtime, ensure that they stick to their regular routine. You don't want to start sleep training them afresh after the trip is over.
Beach vacations are better for parents with toddlers that sightseeing holidays. Many toddlers will have fun splashing sea water and playing in the sand. In the end, they'll be very tired which is good for a good night's sleep.
Consider Sleeping Arrangements Prior to Booking
Forget about sophisticated hotels if you'll be vacationing with a toddler. Sleeping arrangements should be your first consideration. If your toddler is used to sleeping alone, accommodating him in your room may disrupt his sleeping schedule.
He may end up wanting to play the entire night. Again, having your toddler in your room may disrupt your schedule especially if you are a late sleeper, or love reading at night.
Of course, you'll need to switch off the lights so that your toddler can sleep soundly. What can you do to make your vacation more fulfilling? Today, many hotels have been modified to accommodate the needs of parents with children.
You can book a one bedroom suite in your hotel of choice. This way, your toddler can get sufficient space to play and sleep soundly without disrupting your own schedule. Further, you'll get some time to catch some sleep, relax, and enjoy the trip.
Get a Room with a Balcony
You'll spend much of your time indoors with your toddler. Request for a room with a balcony to avoid being stuck in the house. You can also request a room whose balcony faces the ocean. You'll not only enjoy the cool breeze, but you'll also have ample time to meditate and reflect on yourself when the toddler is asleep.
Find Family Friendly Restaurants or Request for Room Service
Toddlers may become fussy in restaurants and this can stop you from enjoying your meals. If you have to go to restaurants, ensure they are family friendly and have a menu for the kids and tools to keep toddlers entertained.
You can also pack items to entertain your toddler such as crayons. You can also request for room service or takeaway meals. Depending on where you are staying, you may be able to cook your own meals which not only makes it better for your toddler but is an opportunity for the whole family to eat healthier meals.
Choose Comfortable Clothing for your Toddler
Young babies are easy to control, unlike toddlers. While going on vacation involves buying new clothes, it's important to choose comfortable clothes for your toddler. Remember, many of the clothes they use while on vacation will get stains and you do not want to be washing clothes when you should be enjoying your vacation. Choose comfort over style.
Traveling to your vacation destination can be tiring. If you are moving from Labuan Bajo to Komodo, for instance, carry enough food for your toddler. Have an entertainment kit for them and ensure they are dressed in comfortable clothing. Once you check in your hotel, find out whether they offer child minding services. Having someone to take care of your toddler while on holiday can give you a few hours to relax.


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The Dewberry
Activities & Events
Activities at The Dewberry seamlessly blends recreation and relaxation for a fun-filled getaway in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina. Unwind at the spa, visit the shops, or explore the historic city surrounding the hotel.
The Dewberry Spa allows simplicity to become the ultimate luxury. Natural elements like wood, stone, and neutral fabrics create a soothing environment reminiscent of daybreak and dusk in the low country. Guests to the spa can truly relax and disconnect in the amber glow and enjoy a variety of signature treatments, exclusively designed by renowned spa expert Lydia Mondavi. Visit the spa's nail salon, relaxation room, steam room, his and hers changing salons and five treatment rooms.
The hotel provides specially-curated boutique shops including Fieldshop: Hunt where guests can find the finest sportswear in a masculine setting. The Fieldshop: Gather is a feminine shop with fine goods and floral offerings. Both boutiques embody traits of the popular southern lifestyle magazine, Garden & Gun.
The coveted, historic location of The Dewberry offers guests the opportunity to take advantage of the variety of fine shopping, dining and attractions. Exciting events including the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Charleston Fashion Week, Charleston Wine & Food Festive and a weekly Farmer's Market are held across the street from the hotel.


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Pyong Gap Min is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He also serves as Director of the Research Center for Korean Community at Queens College.
He is the author of five English-language books, all focusing on Korean immigrants' experiences. They include Caught in the Middle: Korean Communities in New York and Los Angeles (1996), the winner of two national book awards, and Preserving Ethnicity through Religion in America: Korean Protestants and Indian Hindus across Generations (2010), the winner of three national book awards. He edited or co-edited eight books, including Mass Migration to the United States: Classical and Contemporary Periods (2002) and Koreans in North America: Their Twenty-First Century Experiences (2013). He received the Career Distinguished Award from the International Migration Section of the American Sociological Association in 2012. He is the only Asian American sociologist who has ever received this prestigious award. He is one of the six recipients of "Proud Korean Awards" from the Overseas Korean Journalists' Association in 2013. He is the only one selected for this award from the U.S. Korean community.
He completed his undergraduate education at Seoul National University majoring in history. He received a master's degree in history and two Ph.D. degrees, one in educational philosophy and the other in sociology, all from Georgia State University.
He is currently completing three book manuscripts: Korean Immigrants' Korean Cultural Activities and Their Effects on New Yorkers, A History of the Korean Community in The New York-New Jersey Area, and Immigrant Entrepreneurship (with Chigon Kim as a Co-author). The following three are among his current research projects: "The Relationship between Korean Immigrant Merchants and Latino Immigrant Employees," "Korean-Chinese Immigrants in New York City," and "St. Paul Jung Ha Sang Catholic Church of New York: A Historical and Sociological Study."
He established the Research Center for Korean Community at Queens College in 2009 to provide data and information about Korean Americans and other overseas Korean populations to the Korean community, the American public, and Korean government agencies. The Center conducts community-based research on Korean Americans, organizes quarterly lectures for the Korean community and the annual conference, and releases data and distribute them globally using Korean American Data Bank. You can open Korean American Data Bank by clicking it.
Immigration and Ethnic Identity; Immigrant/Ethnic Entrepreneurship; Immigrant/Ethnic Families; and New Immigrants and Their Religions, with Focus on Korean/Asian Americans
EDUCATIONPh.D. in Sociology (Georgia State University) 1983 Ph.D. in Educational Philosophy (Georgia State University) 1979 M.A. in History (Georgia State University) 1975 B.A. in History (Seoul National University) 1970


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Robby Hammock #7
Is in his second first season as Arizona's quality control coach and sixth in the D-backs' organization as a coach...also specializes in catching instruction.
Spent 2012 as Rookie Arizona League D-backs hitting coach...Went 241-247 (.494) in his 4 years as a manager with Rookie Advanced Missoula (2013), Single-A Adv. Visalia (2014) and Double-A Mobile (2015-16)...In August 2016, named the Southern League's Best Manager by Baseball America...Led Rawhide to a berth in the 2014 California League playoffs.
Batted .254 with 30 doubles, 12 homers and 48 RBI in 182 games over 6 seasons with the D-backs (2003-11)...Caught Randy Johnson's perfect game on May 18, 2004 @ Braves...Made his MLB debut for the D-backs on April 11, 2003 vs. Brewers and collected his first hit (single off Wayne Franklin)…hit his first homer on April 13, 2003 vs. Brewers (off Glendon Rusch)...Named to the 2003 Topps All-Star Rookie Team...Selected by Arizona in the 23rd round in the 1998 draft.
Married to Melissa…has 4 children: Gentry, Glover, Kayda and Tuxon...Attended DeKalb Junior College in Decatur, Ga. and the University of Georgia...Is a 1995 graduate of South Cobb (Ga.) High School...Drafted by Florida (1995) and Tampa Bay (1997) but did not sign.


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British illustrator Chris Write has created an amusing series of witty branding art for fictional "cheese-y" sports brands.
Inspired by real sports brands and cheese types, the "Sports Cheese" series uses clever puns to bring the two previously non-related sporting goods and dairy products together.
For instance, he humorously combines sports brand Kappa and Camembert cheese to create "Kappambert".
Scroll down for the entire "Sports Cheese" collection below—you can even pick up a "bRiebok" t-shirt over here.
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Similes and figurative expressions in English
(Pronounced: simi-leez)
English is rich with figurative expressions which add colour, vivid imagery and perhaps emotion to a sentence. Along with metaphors, similes are used to compare the characteristics of a person or thing with someone else or something else.
It may be helpful to think of a simile as a "fully-stated" comparison: someone/something is as ... as someone/something else. A metaphor is a "condensed simile": instead of explicitly comparing the characteristics of one person or thing with another, we say that person/thing IS the other person/animal/thing. With a simile it is always apparent that a comparison is being made. With a metaphor the comparison is not so explicit and can lead to confusion if the comparison is not recognized, and the expression is taken literally instead of figuratively.
These notes on similes should be read in conjunction with the notes on metaphors.
People often confuse metaphors and similes, and this is very understandable because both are figurative expressions concerned with comparison.
The main difference is that with metaphor we use a word or words to express our understanding of a situation. So, for example I could refer to my leaden feet and this would be a metaphor. If I said that my feet feel like lead this would be a simile because I would be directly comparing one thing with another using the word "like". We also regularly use the word "as" in similes. Here are some examples of similes using "like":
- He looks like a second-hand car salesman.
- He looked like death when they found him.
- Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee (Mohammad Ali).
- She looked like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.
- That house looks like a mislaid cake covered in icing.
Here are some similes using "as"; some of them are so regularly used that we describe them as cliches*.
- as lonely as a cloud
- as white as snow
- as black as ink
- as fit as a fiddle
- as thick as thieves
- as sick as a dog
The expression "as lonely as a cloud" would be a simile while "my crying soul" would be a metaphor.
* [A cliche is 'a stereotyped, or hackneyed, or trite phrase or expression' (Jarvie 1993) used so often that its original value as an expression has been lost; for example, in this day and age; when all's said and done; axis of evil; light at the end of the tunnel.]
Practice 1
Choose a suitable word/phrase below to complete the similes that follow.
needle --- fox --- greyhound --- tinderbox --- dew --- grass
- That wall is as green as ...................
- He ran as fast as a ...................
- It was like trying to find a .................. in a haystack.
- The tears in her eyes were like drops of ...................
- She's as crafty as a ...................
- The parched grasslands were like a ...................
Practice 2
Can you use these examples in a sentence of your own?
- as thick as thieves
- spread like wildfire
- as white as paper
- like death warmed up
Practice 3
Can you replace these cliches with your own comparisons of similar meaning?
- as lonely as a cloud
- as white as snow
- as black as ink
- as fit as a fiddle
- as thick as thieves
- as sick as a dog


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Customer Check-In
These images were taken at 5 minute intervals. I tried a new way to mount the camera using…wait…for..it…that's right DUCK TAPE!
OOPS – the duck tape quickly gave way…the camera drops…then the LED turns off. But it does show most of the plants and what they are up to. At this point I am not focusing on their health as much as I am on fixing any challenges with the Leaf Spa implementation. I am fairly happy with the growth of the basil and thyme. However, I am concerned with the health of the other plants. I plan to research this after I get the camera mounted the way I want.
Time Lapse
This is a late added feature – and it shows. Challenges:
- Did not design a mount and explore the best camera angles during the design stage of the Grow Chamber. At this point, I will make a mount but it will not be ideal.
- O Snap! does not automatically download the images, make a time-lapse movie, or upload to YouTube. To do this, I have to remove the camera.
- O Snap! has an easy way to set a time interval or to shoot during time of day. I would like to control via when the LED is ON or OFF. I.e.: if the LED is ON, take the shot. If not, don't.
What I love about O Snap! is it gives me a very good feeling for what I want out of taking pictures of plants in the Leaf Spa. It works well enough for this prototype and I have clear ideas on how I can evolve when/if I decide to right a custom app for an iPhone or Android phone.
My next attempt at mounting the iPhone camera within the Grow Chamber is to create and 3D print a mount. I'll do what I did with the fan and drill holes in the LED shelf.
Designing a Mount
I'm going to design a mount for the iPhone I have in Fusion 360. I will need
- a Fusion 360 model of the iPhone 4S (model A1387).
- Fusion 360 Design
I'm printing out the three bodies:
I used the iPhone 3D model done by Amit Kumar located at this web link. I decided for this attempt to go with a simple design that includes a camera grip (yellow), wedge (light blue), and fastener (purple). I'll glue these together after checking the wedge angle and fastener depth + bolt hole location.
To fasten the camera holder to the leaf shelf, I will draw to holes and feed these bolts through the holes and the holes on the plastic fastener:
I found these bolts in my husband's toolbox:
ummm….yah…a pretty big mess… :-). I am ecstatic to use bolts that have been kicking around.
Note: I find fastening a 3D printed object onto the Leaf Spa to be challenging. The simplest is to do what I've done here – which is to find a bolt with a nut that allows the shelf + plastic to fit the bolt and then be tightened by the nut. This way, the plastic does not participate in the threading/tightening of bolt-to-nut. I apologize if my terminology for this stuff is off. I'm new to building stuff that requires bolts.
The 3d Printed fan mount + CO2 tube holder that is hanging on the other side of the Leaf Spa is fastened by screwing the bolt into holes in the plastic. This is too feeble for long term stability – although working find for now.
Here are other ways I explored to fasten a mount:
- Heat-set threaded inserts as recommended by MatterHackers on this web post.
- Embed bolts as recommended by this Markedforged web post.
I'm still printing out the pieces…and well..with 3D printing….it takes longer than I typically expect it should….so..time to practice patience.
Supports should be used when printing out the camera grip.


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Preferred Conceptual Plan Approved
On Tuesday, September 10, the City Council approved the preferred concept plan for Rivendale Park and Open Space. The plan identifies improvements on approximately 14 acres of the 60‑acre park property, leaving the majority of the site in its natural state. The master plan includes the following improvements:
- Parking will be increased from the existing 107 spaces to approximately 311 spaces
- Over 2.5 miles of new trails and trailhead enhancements
- Cultural/educational use area
- Amphitheater with 300-400 fixed seats plus grass seating
- Three small restrooms
Next steps to implement the master plan begin with identifying funding for design and permitting, obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and design and preparation of plans and specifications. Obtaining the CUP requires conducting environmental studies, completing a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review, and finally achieving CUP approval.
Approved Rivendale Master Plan
Final Concept Plan Map
New Parking Lot Now Open at Rivendale Park and Open Space
Nearly 100 Free Parking Spaces Now Available Near Popular Hiking Trails
Trail explorers will now have access to nearly 100 new parking spaces when visiting the popular Towsley Canyon trails in Santa Clarita. The new gravel parking lot extension is free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this new convenient amenity.
Before the City's purchase of the property in the late 1990s, the parking lot area was previously known as Rivendale Ranch and was occupied with abandoned structures from a prior use as an equestrian event arena. The 60 acre property was the subject of a City–led master planning effort in 2013 which established the long term plan for the property now called Rivendale Park and Open Space.
Last fall, the City cleared the unsafe, aging, red-tagged structures that have been an eyesore at this location for many years. This work not only addressed a safety issue, but by returning the site to a more natural state, it restores the groundwater recharge potential of the site. Materials from the clearing were recycled and diverted from the landfill as much as possible.
The new parking lot opened last week and in a few weeks is scheduled to receive lodge pole fencing surrounding the perimeter and a new trailhead kiosk. At that time, the City will also open an additional 118 acres just north of the property which contains a new 2.3 mile loop trail.
These improvements are consistent with the approved Master Plan for Rivendale Park and Open Space. In addition to the parking lot and new loop trail, the plan includes improvements construction of a cultural/educational use area, an amphitheater and restrooms.
Stay tuned for more updates about Rivendale Park and Open Space.


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No pictures, but for breakfast we had green scrambled eggs. Nothing else. There were plans, but I had to style two girls' hair, make lunch, and drop Sis off at school early (she normally rides the bus) and this meant leaving almost 1/2 hour early and of course when planning out the day I forgot that little tidbit until the night before. You don't need pictures anyway, most people know what they look like.
My adventure started the night before. I was scrambling around until after 11:00 getting as much done as possible. First I made some Yertle Turtles. I had pinned a recipe to make your own rolo turtles and have been wanting to make them ever since. So what better time than for Dr. Seuss' own Yertle Turtles?
You can click on the link above to read her instructions, but this is the basics: Line a cookie sheet with pretzel snaps (the square pretzels - there is more pretzel to hold the melted chocolate), place one rolo on each pretzel (if you get them in the rolls you don't have to unwrap each rolo, but if you have kids to do it for you, does that really matter?), bake for about 4 minutes at 350 (they shouldn't be melted - just soft), place a pecan half gently on top (my daughter helped and I think we over squished some of them). Let cool and then finish the cooling process in the fridge. Tada, Yertle Turtles! With those Yertle Turtles and Swedish fish I made these for the teachers:
I copied and pasted a Yertle Turtle picture. Using a Dr. Seuss font I did the writing for both signs. I designed it to be a bag topper (like I did here for the Smeeps), but decided I wanted to separate the treats. I tied ribbon between the treats, cut out the squares into tags, punched a hole in them and tied them on with the ribbon. The Fish tag is a little bit longer so that helped since I layered them. I tweaked the tags a little bit for you so they should be easier to cut as tags and big enough to fit on top of a snack size baggie.
The other thing I made is Cat in the Hat hats. During school one of the teachers I work with told me about this. I had the ingredients so I gave it a try. I must say hers turned out nicer than mine, but I didn't take as much time as I should have. They still are cute (much cuter if you don't take close up pictures).
All it takes to make some hats are large marshmallows, double stuf Oreos, and red candy melts. First you dip on side of the marshmallow in.
Let harden or put them in the fridge to speed up the drying time. When dry dip the other end and place it on an Oreo (I guess the very first step is removing one side of the Oreo). The black is the brim followed by white, red, white, red. My tip for you is to use a small container to melt the chocolate in. It works best if you can just dip it in as far up as you need to. My container was too large so I used a spoon to help it along. They weren't as precise or smooth as I would have liked, but they were just for my kids.
Having finished those items, boiling and dyeing eggs, and starting some of my jello I hit the sack. In the morning while the kids ate their green scrambled eggs I was busy packing their lunch. First the girls had One fish, Two fish, RED fish, BLUE fish sandwiches:
To make those I just dyed some tuna fish blue and red:
All of them had Fruit kabobs that looked like the hat of The Cat in The Hat:
To make these you just take banana slices and strawberry slices and layer them. You could try to match the widths better, but I was just trying to get them done. I put the bottom of the strawberries as the top of the hats.
They all also had colored gold fish and jello from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and a boiled egg dyed green from Green Eggs and Ham. I had Easter Egg dye in my cupboard from last year (yep, I really need to clean out that cupboard - now that I revealed that to the world I better get on it) that I used. If you aren't a pack rat like myself you can use Kool-aid. Mix on packet of green Kool-aid with 2/3 cup water in a small container. And lo and behold you now have green dye! I learned this here.I made the blue jello the night before. In the morning I whipped up some whip cream and put on some red fish. I looked all over (okay two stores then I ran out of time) for blue fish or sharks, but I couldn't find them. So they only had the red fish.
Here is my boy's lunch. His sandwich was Roast Beast (beef) from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas because he doesn't like tuna fish:
Oh, I forgot to mention I added the Oreo hats for dessert (I was raised with Jello being a side dish not a dessert and so are my kids).
Here is the post to the rest of our day: Hair styles and Dinner!


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Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence. During Prom Season, the Katie Brown Education Program partners with local businesses and area high schools to bring awareness of the issue of dating violence among teens.
Recognizing that Prom Season presents a timely opportunity to remind young people about the characteristics of healthy respectful relationships and how to avoid unhealthy ones, KBEP, through the Consent Awareness Pledge (formally the Prom Promise Campaign) encourages students topledge to promote respectful dating relationships. Students who take the pledge are given a booklet with information on resources and coupons for discounts at area salons, florists and limo services.
This year, students at B.M.C. Durfee High School, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Taunton High School will take the Pledge.
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- For every student using the coupon, the participating business will donate a percentage to Katie Brown Educational Program to help stop dating violence.
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Ingush Official Dies After Beating
- By Carl Schreck
- Feb. 28 2007 00:00
Batyr Kurkiyev, head of Ingushetia's energy commission, was attacked Feb. 19 near the metro station.
Kurkiyev died from his injuries Monday evening in City Hospital No. 33, never having regained consciousness, City Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko said Tuesday. He was 46.
Moscow prosecutors are reluctant to pin a motive on the crime, with Petrenko saying only that they have opened an investigation and that no suspects have been detained.
"We're not excluding anything, from a racist crime, to an attack committed by hooligans, to a personal conflict, to possible business dealings," Petrenko said.
But Ingush officials and human rights activists say Kurkiyev was likely attacked because he did not look like an ethnic Russian.
"What other explanation can there be if a person gets bashed in the head more than 30 times," said Umar Sapraliyev, head of the Ingush republic's representative office in Moscow.
"If they wanted to rob him, they would have hit him a couple times over the head and taken his money," Sapraliyev said. "But they beat him unconscious and didn't even touch his valuables."
Ingush President Murat Zyazikov said "this tragic death" shows "there are attempts to destroy the native tradition of respecting people of different nationalities, of tolerance," Interfax reported. Zyazikov said Ingush officials would ask Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to oversee the case personally.
It was not clear how many people attacked Kurkiyev. What is known is that he had not planned to get off at the Sukharevskaya metro station. "I assume he was forced outside," Sapraliyev said.
At the time of the attack, Kurkiyev had just arrived at Kazansky Station by train from Nazran to attend an energy tariff conference, Sapraliyev said.
He was planning to go to his brother's house in northern Moscow before heading to the conference, Sapraliyev said.
Police dispatchers received a call around noon that a man "with Asian features" and "serious physical injuries" had been found near the Sukharevskaya metro station, a city police spokeswoman said.
Investigator Alexander Polupan, of the Meshchansky district prosecutor's office, which is handling the case, said he had only learned of the incident Monday and could not comment.
Alexander Brod, head of the Moscow Bureau for Human Rights, said the brutality of the attack and the fact that nothing was stolen from Kurkiyev indicated that skinheads or other extremist youth could be to blame for the attack.
"In the run-up to Hitler's birthday next month, we could be seeing an increase in these type of attacks," Brod said. "Skinheads will be trying to garner some attention for themselves."
In recent years, skinheads and other fascist groups have celebrated April 20, the anniversary of Hitler's birth, by attacking dark-skinned people.
Magomed Markhiyev, Ingushetia's minister for interethnic affairs, said by telephone that the republic's government is in direct contact with Moscow authorities to ensure that the crime is solved. "It is unacceptable that such crimes can be committed in broad daylight," Markhiyev said.
Kurkiyev's body was to be flown back to Ingushetia on Tuesday, Markhiyev said.
City police chief Vladimir Pronin said two years ago that there were no skinheads in Moscow, just "rabble ... who attack people of various nationalities."
According to the Sova Center, which tracks hate crimes, 53 people died and 460 were injured in racist attacks last year.
In 2005, 42 people died and 406 were injured in racist attacks, according to the center's statistics.


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Riding on the open road with Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild" playing in your head. How do you make this experience any better? Hint: The legendary Peter Fonda might have an idea. Watch Peter Fonda come back for one more epic ride – this time with The Coen Brothers.
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'F___k America' – Driver claims diplomatic immunity after luxury car drag race in Beverly Hills
An entitled Qatari speed demon who drag raced a Ferrari and a Porsche through a quiet Beverly Hill neighborhood claimed he was protected under diplomatic immunity — and then threatened to have an onlooker killed and yelled "F–k America," witnesses said.
Police are investigating video from the harrowing Saturday night drag race between a yellow Ferrari LaFerrari with a Qatar license plate and a white Porsche 911. The wild ride ended in front of a $10 million rental home.
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While I enjoy keeping up with the latest fashion scoop, I am not by any means a slave to trends. I prefer choosing pieces that I love, and then making them my own. Usually, I'm drawn to classic clothes, especially those that have a French feel to them. Now, I'm not entirely sure that what says "French" to me is necessarily defined as such in a Fashion Dictionary, but I'm thinking pearls, quilted leather, cardigans, flats, and the like. Maybe by "French" I mean "Chanel". Lately, I've been spotting one of my Frenchie favorites almost everywhere I go: striped tees. I already own a couple (one really old, one too transparent to be worn alone). So when I went to Old Navy yesterday after a disappointing thrift store run, I instantly fell in love with this black and white striped v-neck pocket tee. I can't wait to style it up for Spring, but for now, it's a great layering piece. As you can see, my goal for today was simply warmth.
Cardigan: American Eagle; tee: Old Navy; jeans: Old Navy (I had forgotten I had these!); scarf: Target


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MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, MI -- Traditional summer vacation will soon be a thing of the past for students in the Beecher Community School District.
Starting next month, all school buildings in the district will switch to a year-round calendar.
Beecher becomes the first district in the county to switch all of its schools to year-round.
"We were looking to be innovative and create a new environment to address summer learning loss," said Josha Talison, Beecher's superintendent.
Beecher has struggled with academics with the most recent results of the Michigan Merit Exam showing 95 percent of tested students were not proficient in science and 87 percent were not proficient in math.
In reading, only 9 percent of the students were proficient and 77 percent were partially proficient in writing.
Three years ago, the Beecher district was facing a possible state take over and had a high school that was considered one of the lowest performing in the state.
Beecher High School and Tucker Elementary were also ranked in the bottom five percent in academics in the state for the 2011-2012 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Studies have shown more than six to seven weeks away from the classroom slows a child's level of learning, he said.
The Aug. 20 start is three weeks earlier than the normal first day of school, which is after the Labor Day holiday.
Many of the students are already in the buildings practicing athletics, Talison said.
"If you can practice for athletics, you can come to school and do some learning at the same time," Talison said.
The ultimate goal isn't for improved scores on state tests, but providing a stronger learning environment, he said, adding higher scores will be a major byproduct.
"We should see increased scores on the (Michigan Educational Assessment Program test) and the (Michigan Merit Exam) and things of that nature," Talison said.
Percy Hicks is a father of six children in the district and supports the change, saying it can only help their education.
"I'm with it," he said. "I remember growing up, the summer months kind of harmed me."
As a youth, the months out of the classroom meant trying to spend time playing catch-up, which Hicks said will be different for his kids.
"I can see where it's going to be a good thing," he said. "I'm with it 100 percent."
"They can read, they can write, but I know they can do better."
No district in the county operates fully on a balanced calendar, said Jerry Johnson, spokesman for the Genesee Intermediate School District.
Grand Blanc's City School operates on a balanced calendar and Davison Community Schools has an elementary that does as well, Johnson said.
If there is noticeable change in the district's academic performance, the model put forth by Beecher schools will certainly be looked at, Johnson said.
Lapeer Community Schools has two individual buildings that operate on a year-round calendar, with the idea of giving families the option of having their children attend those schools, said Jared Field, coordinator of communications and district services.
"We have a lot of students who have taken to the program," he said, adding the students enrolled in those schools want to be in class and work hard at getting an improved academic experience.
Mandating a year-round calendar would go against the district's decision to make it an option, he said, adding there is a lot of research on the pros and cons of changing the school year.
"Some people say the research indicates there is not much of a difference, but I don't think you can find a study that shows year-round is a detriment," Field said.
The concept of a year-long calendar is to address the summer learning loss, which studies show are of particular concern for urban and rural areas that have higher poverty rates, said William Mayes, executive director of the Michigan Association of School Administrators.
"Quite often it's a one parent family and mother or father is working hard just to make ends meet," Mayes said, adding the children are sometimes left to their own devices, spending their time watching television for long periods. "They lose the learning they gained during the previous year and it becomes a net loss to them."
Beecher schools could likely be a model for other districts if there is evidence to support any change in academics is a result of the new school calendar, he said.
"If they make great progress and we can attribute to that being in school more during the summer months, I think it will be widely looked at and certainly explored by other districts," Mayes said. "I wish them well with this experiment.
"I hope it works for them."


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Illustrations By Michał Sawtyruk
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I liken it to sky diving. It's emotional because you are scared out of your mind and survive it most of the time. You could experience the same thing is a saltwater bath customized to your body weight to suspend you. No hooks required and you can hang out a lot longer.
France To Loan The Bayeux-Tapestry To England
Not sure why they want to display a tapestry depicting the the defeat of King Godwinson.
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Full liftoff and stage 1 return.
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I will often hear or read about a restaurant and look it up online. I check the location and the menu and see if there are comments on Trip Advisor. If it all lines up I check to see what other restaurants are in the same area. If the stars align, then do a search for a rental cabin.
Now, some of you I'm sure will be visiting Tennessee at some point. If you are into food like we are, I found an article that details locations across the state that have food festivals that might be right up your alley, or right up your taste buds!
I know, out-of-state folks think Tennessee is only known for BBQ or Moon Pies, maybe so. But there are other foods to be proud of. Banana pudding is a southern favorite and I imagine for Sunday dinner many folks end their meal with it made from an old family recipe. You can visit Centerville, TN October 7-8, 2017 for their 'National Banana Pudding Festival'.
Not a fan of banana pudding, maybe The 'Unicoi AppleFestival' is more up your alley. Stop in and check out the apples October 6-7, 2017. Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! While enjoying this red delight you will be entertained as music will also be provided at this annual festival in Unicoi, TN.
There is a festival in Charleston, TN called the International 'Cowpea Festival and Cookoff'. So, if you are a big fan of cowpeas you might want to head over to Charleston on September 9, 2017. According to what I read, cowpeas are black-eyed peas, but I will have to take their word for it. I am a Yankee transplant living in the south and I do eat my black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for luck, but I am not sure how they earned a festival!! Maybe this is the year I'll check out hat festival and find out for sure.
Here are some more food festivals in 2017 with the links to more information:
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The event's organizing authority was Newport's Museum of Yachting while its host was Bannister's Wharf, where the 12 Metres were docked in a scene reminiscent of America's Cups past. (The last time the 12 Metres raced for the America's Cup in Newport was in 1983 when Australia II narrowly beat Liberty, ending the longest winning streak -132 years - in modern sports history.)
In two days of moderate to brisk breezes, six races were held. Racing on the third day was not to be, when the wind roared at 30 knots and the fleet - after a wishful trip to the race course - was sent back home by the Race Committee. For the final day the wind dropped enough to allow the decisive races to be held.
Newport's Clay DEUTSCH (USA), the defending North American Champion in Classic Traditional class sailing Weatherly, said he could not have prevailed over American Eagle, steered by Tony CHIURCO (USA), if only two races had been held on the final day.
'They would have beat us on a tie breaker, if that had been the case,' said DEUTSCH. 'In the third race we were basically match racing. We were nose to nose at the start and we poked out on them a little, then we squatted on them the rest of the race. They were very even with us in speed during the entire regatta, so we knew that the last race would be a true America's Cup experience for us either way: we would go home the champs or the chumps.' As it was, Weatherly edged out American Eagle by only a single point.
Courageous Defends Title
In the Modern division, 2005 North American Champion Courageous, owned by Craig MILLARD (USA), successfully defended its title with Newporter Jamie HILTON (USA) steering. Courageous is noteworthy not only as the first 12 Metre to be built of aluminium alloy but also as having raced in more America's Cup campaigns (five) than any other. Though the boat posted victories in all but one race, the competition was still close with the three other 12 Metres in its class. 'The way these 12s are,' said Courageous crew and syndicate member Jimmy GUBELMANN (USA). 'Certain ones thrive in different conditions. For this regatta, we actually thrived in heavy air, a little bit of light air and everything in between.'
The 12 Metre Class's 2005 World Champion (and North American Champion in Grand Prix class) Edgar CATO (USA), won Grand Prix division aboard Hissar, with Newporter Brad READ (USA) at the helm. The team won six of its nine races.
America's Cup Veterans Compete
A host of America's Cup veterans competed, including Bill KOCH (USA), who drove Kiwi Magic to third in Grand Prix division behind Roger WRIGHT's Brazilian entry Wright on White, steered by Lars GRAEL (BRA).
In addition to the North American titles at stake, The Museum of Yachting's Ted Hood Perpetual Trophy was presented to the yachts with the best records for the 2006 season as determined by six American qualifying regattas. The winners were Onawa, owned by Earl MCMILLEN (USA) and Chuck PARRISH (USA), in Classic Vintage class; American Eagle in Classic Traditional; Freedom, owned by Ernest JACQUET (USA), in Modern; and USA, owned by Ralph ISHAM (USA), in Grand Prix.


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Did you miss me yesterday? Boy was it crazy around here! Macey wasn't feeling well Sunday (sore throat/cough) and it turns out she was running a fever, so she couldn't go to school Monday. My MIL is home from her trip to Greece and Turkey, so she offered to keep her which worked out very well. (DH had two generator jobs lined up- yay!) I had a 7:40 conference (my work hours are 7:30-3:30), my first of the last reading endorsement class from 3:30-7:30, and an extremely important church vestry meeting from 4:30-6:30. (I went to the vestry meeting late and left early, but at least I was able to vote on the big issues.) The funny thing was that I got locked out of the middle school and it took forever for me to get someone inside to answer their cell phone and let me in. (The two numbers I had wouldn't answer, so I called a friend who was able to give me another participant's number, and I was finally in.) Okay, that was TMI I'm sure! I ate a bowl of cereal for dinner at 8:30. Whew.
Today's tip comes from the blog Write. Click. Scrapbook. (You can find it on my sidebar at right.) You've probably noticed that I love to scrapbook and record my family's memories. It is also very interesting to me to read about how and what other people scrapbook. Go read Marnie's journey. I'll bet she'll inspire you. What do you scrapbook? I'd love for you to share here what you typically scrapbook or how you like to scrapbook.
I am really enjoying trying to follow Stacy Julian's Library of Memories "system." Each of the girls have their sets of albums, and I will continue to add "their" layouts to their albums. (That is not part of her system but part of mine.) We have a set of family travels albums (and I don't feel totally obligated anymore to add those layouts to the girls' albums. They can fight over those layouts when I'm gone.) I am planning to start a "Places We Go" album for those places that are important in our lives: school, church, dance, etc. I have started a "Things We Do & Love" album and an "All About Us" album for family things or for layouts of Daddy or me. Now, this system may sound like a lot of work to you, but I am really enjoying it. If I could just get my finished layouts into actual albums that would be really good! Dinner is calling, and yep, I'm the "chef."
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A Scrapper's Journey (AKA One Scrapper's Process)
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Good for you Hayley...I have a hodge podge of LO's all together..probably because I am not much of a scrapper...organizing an album for each kid has to go on my to-do list!ReplyDelete
Wow, you did have quite a day on Monday - and then still 4 more workdays this week. Hope Macey is feeling better today. Hugs!ReplyDelete
I started with good intentions on my picture sorting and got through July..oh well better than nothingReplyDelete
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Last year, more than 1,200 kids entered the first Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Fifty-four of those kids had their recipes chosen to be included in a recipe book and got to attend the first Kids' State Dinner hosted by Michelle Obama with a surprise visit by the president himself.
The first lady, the USDA, the U.S. Department of Education, and Epicurious are teaming up again this year for the second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Again, 54 kids will win a trip to Washington, D.C. and a chance to attend a Kids' State Dinner.
Children 8 to 12 and their parents (or legal guardians) are invited to create and enter their best original lunch recipes inspired by MyPlate, the USDA's user-friendly guide to healthy eating. One winner from each of the 50 states and U.S. Territories will be awarded a trip to Washington, D.C., and the opportunity to attend the Kids' "State Dinner," hosted by Mrs. Obama at the White House this summer.
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From mysteries to romances, every genre has something to offer on amnesia, a most intriguing subject.
The Sci-Fi Drama: The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Jenna fox has lost a year of her life. An unknown accident has left her with no memory of anyone or the life she lived before. Her parents whisk her off to a new home, and refuse to talk about the accident. As snippets of her memory return, Jenna discovers that her amnesia is only the tip of the iceberg.
The Mystery/Thriller: Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson
Christine wakes up in a hospital with no memory of her life. Her husband is a complete stranger to her. Each day starts anew, with no memory of who she is, or the man in bed beside her. With the recommendation of her doctor, Christiane uses a daily journal to try to uncover her past each day. Slowly, she discovers that nothing is really what seems. It's 50 First Dates meets the thrilling drive of Gone Girl.
The Romantic Comedy: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
Lexi Smart wakes up from an accident, with no memory of the past three years. She can't recognize the tan, slim, flawless woman in the mirror. Life seems perfect: she's married to a drop-dead gorgeous man, lives in a million dollar penthouse and is head of the company! But things start to fall through when Lexi learns just how imperfect her life really is.
The Tragedy: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Gat, Johnny, Mirren, and Cadence have always been inseparable. Every Summer their families vacation at Cape Cod. But then one Summer, tragedy strikes, causing Cadence to slip into an amnesiac state, suffering excruciating migraines, and struggling to put the pieces together to find out what happened.


text: August 31, 2018 de Girardin, Delphine Tagged: Author (1804-1855) French poet and author (she was born in the border-city of Aachen during the fourteen years of French rule, 1801-1815), who also wrote under her maiden name, Delphine Gay, as Mme Émile de Girardin and as by Charles de Launay. Neither Le Lorgnon ["The Eyeglasses"] as Delphine Gay (1831) nor La Canne de M de Balzac ["The Cane of Monsieur de Balzac"] (1836) as Mme Émile de Girardin, translated together by Brian Stableford as Balzac's Cane (omni 2015 chap), can be thought of as Proto SF. But both tales fantastically evoke tropes later absorbed into sf: in the first, a pair of eyeglasses confers Telepathy on its user; in the second, the eponymous cane confers Invisibility. [JC]Delphine de Girardinborn Aachen, France [now Germany]: 24 January 1804died Paris: 29 June 1855works (selected) Le Lorgnon ["The Eyeglasses"] as Delphine Gay (Paris: Charles Gosselin, 1831) [binding unknown/] La Canne de M de Balzac ["The Cane of Monsieur de Balzac"] (Paris: Dumont, 1836) as Mme Émile de Girardin [binding unknown/] Balzac's Cane (Encino, California: Black Coat Press, 2015) [omni trans by Brian Stableford of the above: pb/Phil Cohen] links Internet Speculative Fiction Database Previous versions of this entry 03/07/2015 06/07/2015 20/10/2016 14/01/2017 25/05/2017 11/08/2018


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I have been forming this post in my mind as one for grieving… I had plans to lament all over this thing, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I am too blessed! My precious only daughter had a birthday last week. Usually on her birthday we will take her toy shopping and then I will spend the evening watching home videos of her as a baby and cry. I know how pathetic that sounds, but this child is soooo wanted!!! She is my girl, the one who shops with me, wears makeup, plays dress up, and oohs and ahhhhs as she goes through my jewelry. I know you're never suppose to pray for a boy or girl when your pregnant, your suppose to want "a healthy baby," but I prayed for a girl. And got granted me what I asked for…and I love every challenging and fulfilling minute of it. So let me say thank you God, rather than share any long drawn out sob story about how time flies too quickly.
The thing is, I am loving these years with her. As she is growing a world is opening up of things we can share together. One thing we love to do together is going to plays…. we have been to the "Nutcracker" every year since she was three, we've watched "Beauty and the Beast," "Annie," and this year "Wicked." I have to say, I loved watching "Wicked" on Broadway with my Husband, but not much can top seeing your favorite play with your little girl, who is equally enchanted!! That is what I love about her, the never-ending awe at new, beautiful or amazing things. We also had time with our extended family, which she said was her best birthday party yet. Thanks to Grandma we had a cake that looked like the Hot Air Balloon from "Saige: American Girl." To be honest it looked like American Girl exploded in our living room, but all was well in the world of my little seven-year old. (Ouch, that's weird to say)
My daughter is growing up, and there are many things that make me cringe when I think of what she will have to face in the years to come. But right now, she is my little girl, safe in the arms of her family and her parents. I get to be the boss of her for a few more years, and what I value so will she for a while. For this reason I have to quickly share a new activity she has started. Sis has tried several different extra-curricular activities; soccer, cheer, gymnastics, dance, she's done them all. She liked a couple of them, but not enough to really want to stick with it. She loves arts and crafts, making new friends, and trying new things (a lot like her momma!). One day, a friend of mine told us about American Heritage Girls. I had tossed the idea of Girl Scouts around and wasn't sure how to get involved, but this was different….it was better! American Heritage girls is similar to Scouts in that badges are earned, the girls are in a troop, and so on, however the focus of AHG is Christ. The goal of the organization is building Christ Centered girls of strong character, self-esteem, and leadership while instilling in them the value of serving others. I love it. I have never thought of my self as a "troop leader" but I can't wait to have this special activity to do with my daughter.
Sis is going to be overwhelmed with the values the world and society holds as important: materialism, physical beauty, unreasonable standards, and entitlement. I am so glad to have her in an activity that teaches the opposite. Isn't that what Christ wants for us, to be set apart? In light of the many paths society has to influence my little girl, I am so glad to have a little extra help in molding who she is and will become, at least for a little while longer.
In honor of the birthday girl, American Heritage Girls and sister's love for American Girl Dolls, I've decided to do my very first ever give away! Be sure and subscribe or leave at comment, then I will let sister select a number and that subscriber will receive the "Saige: American Girl DVD" (Be sure to put your email in the subscription so I can message the winner!) Happy Birthday, sister!!


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If you could choose just one thing to be a little more honest about today, what would it be?
Would you admit to being wrong about something?
Would you accept that you can't do everything and ask for some help?
Or would you realize that you really don't want to lose weight, and let yourself completely off the hook?
When I asked my new client Julia this question, she realized that she's like a duck on a pond, putting a calm, controlled image on the surface while she scrambles underneath to stay afloat. This was the beginning of her most powerful healing journey.
Justifying things that aren't perfect can make life a little easier on the surface. For example, if you're afraid to try something new, you might tell yourself that it isn't something you really want. If you tried something and failed, you might blame the circumstances. If you made a big decision and want to change your mind, you might convince yourself to tough it out. It's those little white lies you tell yourself to avoid whatever pain or fear the truth holds.
That pain or fear is usually some form of judgment or rejection. You won't try the new thing because if you don't do it perfectly the first time, someone will judge you. If you failed at something and it was your fault, admitting that even to yourself can be painfully humiliating. If you change your mind on a big decision, you might lose the approval of those who believed in you. Instead, you create a story about it and maintain the image so you don't have to face the consequences.
It seems harmless, but what are you giving up in return?
Maintaining an image, even for yourself, creates conflict where there could be peace. When you deny your fears, mistakes, or failures, it's like you refuse to see them. Refusing the truth creates resistance, like static electricity in your energy system, and that can accumulate into some pretty big limits.
On the other hand, acceptance is the opposite of resistance. If you take the opportunity to admit imperfection, then you can see it. Once you see it, you have the chance to accept it. From there, you can change or grow if you choose, or just live in peace with the acceptance.
Now, imagine all the little white lies you have told yourself, or images you have created for others to see. Can you see how maintaining all those denials can limit your options?
How can you ever change your mind, or choose a new path, or heal any of your limits if you're stuck denying so many imperfections? Imagine how it would feel to accept every last one of them instead. Or imagine how your life might improve if you had the freedom to grow through them. The journey from fear to acceptance is where the entire growth process lives.
To take the first step, just pick one thing, and be a little more honest about it.
It may be enough to admit something to yourself, but the bar is always higher when you share it with someone else, especially when that someone else would be affected by your honesty. Be ambitious and raise that bar high, or just take a baby step, but be sure it's high enough to expose some fear.
The next step is to resolve the fear you find, start embracing acceptance, then keep raising the bar to find more freedom with each layer of honesty.
This may be easier said than done, but if you find that the gap between the fear and acceptance is bigger than you expected, know that the bigger the gap, the bigger the opportunity for change. And remember that resolving these issues is my specialty, and I often use honesty as an angle to dig them up.
I recommend EFT as a powerful DIY tool to work through emotional issues just like this, and you can find out how in my EFT DIY blog. If you prefer the faster, more powerful results with a professional, you can explore My Approach or contact me for availability.


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Ten years ago, Republicans decided it was time to reform our broken welfare system and give welfare recipients the tools they needed to escape the system and build a better life.Todd Tiahrt
Happy is the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all.Ovid
The weather-cock on the church spire, though made of iron, would soon be broken by the storm-wind if it ... did not understand the noble art of turning to every wind.Heinrich Heine
The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.Tennessee Williams
On the Hugh Grant romance rumours: We're not dating and I'm not pregnant. We have not kissed or touched. We have not fought and broken upSandra Bullock
Poetry spills from the cracks of a broken heart, but flows from one which is loved.Christopher Paul Rubero
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.Samuel Johnson
I always thought that record would stand until it was brokenYogi Berra
According to superstition, empty egg-shells should always be broken up -- lest witches make boats thereof.Dorothy Hartley
The reason why the world lacks unity, and lies broken and in heaps, is, because man is disunited with himself.Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is no faith which has never yet been broken, except that of a truly faithful dog.Konrad Lorenz
To become truly immortal, a work of art must escape all human limits: logic and common sense will only interfere. But once these barriers are broken, it will enter the realms of childhood visions and dreamsGiorgio de Chirico
Happy the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying, once and for all.Ovid
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.James Dent


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She makes her home in Wellfleet, Mass., on Cape Cod. She's been an entertainer for more than 26 years and is on the road most of the time. The critics love her: "sassy, smooth, intoxicating and funny," "a great voice, even better enthusiasm and an almost giddy delight at entertaining audiences." Last month at Johathan's in Ogunquit, Maine, she sang to a packed house that responded as if they had to be her local fan club. Name the singer.
Answer to last week's Guess Who (drawn from left): Saxophonists Rick Stone and Tucker Antell
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Spay and Neuter Surgery in Cooper City
You'll be doing your beloved friend a world of good through spay and neuter surgery -- and your Cooper City veterinarians at Embassy Lakes Animal Hospital, Dr. Levin, will be happy to provide this common, beneficial surgery. While most owners fret over the thought of their pets undergoing surgery, sexual sterilization is one type of surgery you shouldn't hesitate to schedule.
Benefit of Spay and Neuter Surgery With Your Cooper City Veterinarian
One obvious benefit of spay and neuter surgery is the prevention of litter after litter of puppies or kittens, all of whom need care and attention. When you think of how many pets must be euthanized at animal shelters because there aren't sufficient resources for them all, the benefit of population control to the entire animal community becomes quite clear. Pets can also enjoy some important health benefits from spay and neuter surgery. Removal of the ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes (spaying), or of the testes (neutering), automatically eliminates or minimizes the risk of certain cancers -- including uterine and breast tumors, both of which have a high malignancy rate. The hormonal changes also relieve your pet of aggressive or roaming behaviors that accompany heat cycles, which means your pet will be more likely to stay out of hazardous situations.
Sexually matured animals can be spayed or neutered (barring any specific health concerns) as well. Our veterinarian can recommend the best course of action and wellness care for your puppy, kitty or senior pet. Our goal is to allow you to feel rest assured that your four-legged companion is getting the healthiest possible start in life.
What to Expect Before, During and After Your Pet's Spay or Neuter Surgery
Since your Cooper City veterinarian administers carefully monitored general anesthesia when they perform surgery, including spay or neuter, you'll want to withhold food after a certain time of the night before the surgery to prevent any food coming up during the procedure. Normal activities on the morning of surgery are all right, but extreme exertion isn't recommended.
Most pets are able to go home the same day once they awake from the anesthesia. Your pet may be given a neck cone to prevent licking/biting/chewing at the incision site. We will write any necessary prescriptions for pain relievers or other medications and instruct you on how to watch the wound for any changes that might indicate infection or tearing of the stitches. We will also schedule an additional follow-up office visit.
Contact Our Cooper City Veterinarian Team Today
Call our Cooper City veterinarian team today to schedule spay or neuter surgery. A better life for your pet awaits!


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Cadance receives a letter which no one delivered, written by two little fillies who never lived. It mentions a daughter Cadance didn't know she had, and a great wolf no one's ever heard of. Cadance decides to find the two and grant their wish, but why did she go alone, and what did Clover the Clever write on a rock in the middle of nowhere?
Update (March 12 2015) The story is complete, and the first six chapters have been updated a little. If you already read those chapters, it may be worth reading them again, or it may not. I've listed some of the most obvious changes below, but I can't say that's all.
I am not very happy with this story, to be honest. I think it suffered from some real mistakes, and I've come to realize that it should have been written from a different perspective entirely. Since I can't change that now, I leave it as it is and hope some of you still enjoy it.
- The village where Silica and Silene live now has a name: Glimmerville
- Silica and Silene's mother now has a name: White Rose.
- Since it seems I never established this, the two fillies and their mother are all crystal ponies.
- A few hints of Cadance's pregnancy have been added to the early chapters.
- The guards who follow Cadance in chapter 2 now include Flash Sentry in place of one of the previous OCs. The guards are now: Wing Commander Jade Eye, Flight Lieutenant Skyline, and Flying Officers Rimelick, Flash Sentry, and Greyhound.
- There are now implied to be additional groups of guards out patrolling and scouting under Jade Eye's command.
- I wanted to be more consistent about the structure of the pegasus air force units, though it's not exactly important. A flight is a group of 3-5 pegasi led by a Flight Lieutenant. A squadron is three flights, and a wing is three squadrons under the command of a Wing Commander.
- In chapter 2 there used to be a small mention of a sun-like symbol on the rock next to Clover's message. I decided to remove that detail.
- I wanted the timeline to be more consistent as well. The story begins not long after Twilight's coronation, six or seven years after Luna's return from the moon I imagine. Fenris first appears and is chained a few years after that. He escapes his bonds some 40 years later, a few years before Silica and Silene's mother is born.
- In chapter 6, after she wakes from the dead, Cadance's magic no longer shows traces of black magic.