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Van Hollen, Udall, Leahy Announce GAO Report Revealing Trump's 4th of July Event Doubled Costs to Taxpayers in 2019
Senators Now Seeking Review of the President's Plan for Expanded Fourth of July Events in Washington, D.C. This Year
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Tom Udall (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Department of Interior's budget; and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the results of an investigation they requested that that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) perform regarding the costs and impacts associated with President Trump's decision to expand Fourth of July events on the National Mall in 2019.
The GAO investigation found the President's decision to expand the event roughly doubled the cost to the American taxpayer compared to previous years and required significant resources to be expended by the National Park Service, the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, the government of the District of Columbia, and other governmental entities. The full report is available here.
"The Government Accountability Office's report confirms what we knew all along: the president was willing to spend millions of dollars of taxpayer funds—expenses that weren't budgeted for and that roughly doubled what was spent in previous years—to meet his extravagant demands," Senators Van Hollen, Udall, and Leahy said in a joint statement. "And now, the Trump administration is at it again—spending undisclosed amounts of taxpayer money to fund special events and encourage large crowds to gather while our nation is in the middle of a pandemic. We deserve to know what resources are being spent and what public health precautions are being taken for this year's Fourth of July events, as well."
Now, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the senators are requesting a GAO review of President Trump's plan to conduct expanded Fourth of July events in 2020 – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Details for the events remain unclear, but are expected to include some type of Salute to America-style event in Washington, D.C., as well as a ticketed fireworks display and Presidential visit scheduled for the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota on July 3," the senators wrote today. "As senior members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, we remain concerned that the President again intends to use these Fourth of July celebrations as a way to marshal the resources of Federal agencies to conduct de facto political events with official funds, and we want to ensure the Administration's actions are consistent with the principles of Federal appropriations law."
"We are also concerned about the prospect of large public events in the midst of a dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic infections in many states across the country," the senators continued. "We note that Members of Congress who represent the National Capital Region have already urged the Administration not to schedule a "Salute to America" event in Washington, D.C., this year because of the significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on the region and the potential public health risks of such an event. We question whether large, ticketed public events can be conducted safely and in a manner that is consistent with guidance from the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other State and local public health authorities. We also believe that appropriate action must be taken to protect the health and welfare of members of the public who attend public gatherings as well as the Federal, State and local government employees and other essential workers who will be required to participate."
The full request by Van Hollen, Udall, and Leahy is available here.
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47 RONIN Reveals New Images With Keanu Reeves & Hiroyuki Sanada
By Jeanne Standal | Oct 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment (0)
Time for us to share some great new pics from the upcoming action adventure 47 Ronin, which opens this December. As you're about to see, this time we have a much better look at Keanu Reeves who plays an outcast named Kai, and Hiroyuki Sanada who stars as Kuranosuke Oishi, the leader of the Ronin. Head inside to check them out…
Directed by Carl Rinsch, this explosive action flick follows Reeves' character, an outcast named Kai, who joins a group of ronin, who seek vengeance on Lord Kira for killing their master and banishing the group.
In other words, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai, a half-breed they once rejected, as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors.
As you already had a chance to see from the official trailer, this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, and transforms into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.
Also starring Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi, 47 Ronin is set to hit theaters on December 25th, 2013.
Don't forget to click on all these pics to enlarge & stay tuned for more updates!


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What flips you over into a poetry mindset? A word, a smell, a glimpse of a sunset over the mountains, the feel of sand while walking on a beach? Many times, for me, it's a song. It could be the music or the words, but the winning combination is usually the right mix of intelligent lyrics and great music. Music not only helps me with any type of writing, but it also plays a big part in putting me in the proper poetry creation frame of mind.
Musicians with a love of wordplay suck me in more often than not. I'm going to discuss three artists who appear on my playlist as definite inspirations. I dug up a few YouTube videos with examples for those that don't have the music wired into their brain. (For the techno-goobers… just click play.)
I love the complicated and complex lyrics of Bruce Cockburn and Roger Waters. On the other hand, some artists can take those 'easy' rhymes and turn them into an interesting song, one that resonates far more than a glance at the lyrics would have you believe. Tom Petty manages to take rather mundane rhymes, and rework them into something with a raft of underlying meaning.
A great deal of the impact of the lyrics comes from what's not said, the things left for the listener to fill in on his/her own. Back that with a driving beat and all kinds of happy poetic inspiration jumps to mind.
Ankle Deep
Well, they raised that horse to be a jumper
He was owned by a mid-west bible thumper
His preacher was a Louisiana drummer
Took all winter to get through the summer
The field hand hit the switch and stumbled
Outside the big engine roared and rumbled
The stolen horse spooked and tumbled
She didn't speak for a week
Just kinda mumbled
—–Ankle deep in love [4x]
He was caught up in a lie he half believed
Found her hiding high in the family tree
Washed his hands and put her cross his knee
She said daddy "you been a mother to me"
—–Ankle deep in love [4x]
(from Tom Petty – Highway Companion © 2006)
The video is purely a means to get the song out there. Don't expect much, I wanted to illustrate how the music builds the lyrics up to something beyond easy rhyme.
Other Influences
I like Pink Floyd. Between Roger Waters' lyrics and David Gilmour's guitar, I find plenty of inspiration, just not always of the happy type. That's okay, if I was purely a happy poet, I'd work for Hallmark. The underlying dark of some of Waters' lyrics is appealing in its own way, like a scab you can't stop picking. Never easy, downright uncomfortable at times, the sly and cynical bent appeals to my inner poetic sadist. My favorite 'dark' song would have to be the following. The combination of these lyrics and the slow music always makes me shiver, and my mind switches to poetic contemplation.
When The Tigers Broke Free
It was just before dawn
One miserable morning in black 'forty-four.
When the forward commander
Was told to sit tight
When he asked that his men be withdrawn.
And the Generals gave thanks
As the other ranks held back
The enemy tanks for a while.
And the Anzio bridgehead
Was held for the price
Of a few hundred ordinary lives.
And kind old King George
Sent Mother a note
When he heard that father was gone.
It was, I recall,
In the form of a scroll,
With gold leaf and all.
And I found it one day
In a drawer of old photographs, hidden away.
And my eyes still grow damp to remember
His Majesty signed
With his own rubber stamp.
It was dark all around.
There was frost in the ground
When the tigers broke free.
And no one survived
From the Royal Fusiliers Company C.
They were all left behind,
Most of them dead,
The rest of them dying.
And that's how the High Command
Took my daddy from me.
There are numerous video interpretations of this song floating around out there, it's interesting how the visuals layer a third component to my poetic duet of music and lyrics. With lots of middle of nowhere windshield time, I usually supply my own visuals to songs, but hey, this works wonderfully.
My all-time favorite songwriter would have to be Bruce Cockburn. I've been listening to him for … well, let's just say over twenty years, and the man just keeps getting better. He packs his songs so full, the density smacks you right between the eyes. The lyrics, coupled with his incredible guitar playing are good for more than a few inspirational moments. I've got several poems that riff off of his lyrics, where the turn of a phrase set my mind spinning to a new direction, a new poem.
Cockburn paints some wonderfully lyrical word pictures. "When You Give It Away" from the album Breakfast in New Orleans is a good example.
"Slid out of my dreams like a baby out of the nurse's hands
onto the hard floor of day
I'd been wearing OJ's gloves and I couldn't get them off
It was too early but I couldn't sleep
showered, dressed, stepped out into the heat
the parrot things on the porch next door
announced my arrival on Chartres Street
with their finest rendition of squealing brakes…"
I love that he uses real words, big words, complex ideas and references with no apologies, hence the denseness of his lyrics. For example, this stanza from "Call It Democracy".
Sinister cynical instrument
who makes the gun into a sacrament
the only response to the deification
of tyranny by so-called developed nation's
idolatry of ideology
"Idolatry of Ideology" How awesome is that?
Not to mention Cockburn has several songs that are fine poems in their own right.
After The Rain
After the rain in the streets, light flows like blood
I can just taste salt on the humid wind
Here comes that gasoline
Spreading hungry rainbow over shiny black tar
I'm blown like smoke and blind as wind
Except for when your love breaks in…
Incandescent Blue
I sneaked across the border
It was threatening rain
So I could stand in this tunnel waiting for the roaring train
And watch those black kids working out Kung Fu moves
If you don't want to be the horses' hoofprints, you've got to be the hooves…
Listening to the songs for so many years it's hard to separate the lyrics and look at them as poetry without hearing the music resonate in my head. This song shows a deft touch with rhyme, slant rhymes, meter, etc., everything a poet should have in his/her toolbox. After being subjected to the insipidities of pop music downtown one day, I rushed home to inject myself with the antidote.
Northern Lights
by Bruce Cockburn
Sunday night, and it's half past 9
I'm leaving one more town behind
Mirrors are showing the day's last glow
As we're spit out into the jigsaw flow
Ahead where there should be the thickness of night
Stars are pinned on a shimmering curtain of light
Sky full of ripplings, cliffs and chasms
That shine like signs on the road to heaven
I've been cut by the beauty of jagged mountains
And cut by the love that flows like a fountain from God
So I carry these scars, precious and rare
And tonight I feel like I'm made of air…
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The Vedanga (Sanskrit: वेदाङ्ग vedāṅga, "limb of the Veda-s";[1] plural form: वेदाङ्गानि vedāṅgāni) are six auxiliary disciplines of Hinduism that developed in ancient times and have been connected with the study of the Vedas:[2]
The character of Vedangas has roots in ancient times, and the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad mentions it as an integral part of the Brahmanas layer of the Vedic texts.[19] These auxiliary disciplines of study arise with the codification of the Vedas in Iron Age India. It is unclear when the list of six Vedangas were first conceptualized.[20] The Vedangas likely developed towards the end of the Vedic period, around or after the middle of the 1st millennium BCE. An early text of the genre is the Nighantu by Yaska, dated to roughly the 5th century BCE.[citation needed] These auxiliary fields of Vedic studies emerged because the language of the Vedic texts composed centuries earlier grew too archaic to the people of that time.[21]
Vedangas developed as ancillary studies for the Vedas, but its insights into meters, structure of sound and language, grammar, linguistic analysis and other subjects influenced post-Vedic studies, arts, culture and various schools of Hindu philosophy.[22][23][24] The Kalpa Vedanga studies, for example, gave rise to the Dharma-sutras, which later expanded into Dharma-shastras.[21][25]


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YEREVAN (A.W.)—Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan may not be eligible to stand as a candidate in Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections, the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) acknowledged on Jan. 11, RFE/RL's Armenian service Azatutyun.am reports.
The Armenian constitution states that only those citizens who have permanently resided in the country for the past five years are eligible to run for the National Assembly. Karapetyan had been working in Russia since 2011 until President Serge Sargsyan appointed him as prime minister in 2016.
However, a senior figure from the RPA made it clear that Karapetyan will remain his post if the RPA wins the upcoming elections.
RPA Deputy Chairman Armen Ashotyan told RFE/RL's Armenian service Azatutyun.am that "the party plans to hold high quality elections and will therefore not resort violations."
"Whether or not he will be on the list, I am sure that he will benefit the Republican Party's efforts in the pre-election period as well," Ashotyan said referring to Karapetyan's being included on the electoral list of candidates.
Under Armenian law, Ashotyan highlighted that the prime minister does not have to be elected to the next parliament in order to hold on to his current post.
Ashotyan confirmed President Sargsyan's statement at the RPA congress in November that Karapetyan will stay on as prime minister of the ruling party wins. Nothing was mentioned about what will take place after Karapetyan completes his second and final term in April 2018.
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A friend recently gave me a book on attachment styles (Attached by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller, MA) (Thank you Jeff!). At first, I didn't really see the connection. Then I realized that this was hugely important information that I could have used a million years ago.
It is really pretty simple. There are three attachment styles in relationships: secure, anxious and avoidant. There are online tests you can take to see which one you are but I suspect that you already know. Now everyone displays all of the attachment styles at some times. But usually you have a predominant style that is what you deploy most.
Underlying all attachment styles is the basic need for intimacy and closeness, the style is just the manner in which we attempt to do that or not do that.
I will tell you that reading this book has not really told me anything new...I was aware of all of this before but I was not able to apply it to my own behavior and that of others. It was like I saw it as useful but couldn't really relate it to me or my life.
Then I picked up the book, now I cannot unsee it. I see it in everything I do and in everyone I meet. I see all human beings now walking around negotiating the manner in which they will seek intimacy or not.
Let's review the types:
Let's start with them first. They are the ones that want intimacy and closeness and are not afraid to be vulnerable to get it. They seem to have this innate ability to own their need for emotional closeness and have a whole plethora of behaviors that support their ultimate goal of finding someone to love and be close to all the while maintaining their own lives and interest. They need and want others in their lives but are not overly preoccupied with obtaining it. They just feel secure that they will attach and that the person they attach to will love them back and it will all work out. These are the people in happy 50 year marriages.
These are the people that do ok on their own and can admit that they want a close, intimate relationship. However, when presented with a candidate, they become hyper sensitive to the other person's moods and feelings and often so much so that they see little signs and issues long before they are really being evinced. Anxious attachers are super good at reading people, especially people who they are intimately connected with. They also have a tendency to give up other things that are important to them so as not to challenge the primary relationship. They long for closeness but then begin to behave in ways in which cause even secure attachers to run for the hills.
These are the people that truly just don't need a primary relationship in their lives. They are afraid of closeness which could be situational, posturing, fear of rejection and hurt or really they just don't need or want that much closeness. Intimacy is super scary for these people and they tend to run at the first sign of intimacy. These are the people that you spend a great night with and then they don't call you for a month. From what I have read, more people are out there deploying this style than any other. I think more by posturing but the result is the same. They have developed an avoidant manner for dealing with their feelings about intimacy.
Why is this important?
Well for about a hundred reasons, but I don't have time to list them all today. I will likely be returning to this whole philosophy repeatedly as it has totally captured my interest and find the subject matter fascinating.
I think it is important at first blush for solely its identification purposes. If you take the 10 minutes to find out what your predominant style of attaching is, it can and will help you better achieve whatever your intimacy and closeness goal. It will also better enable you to select a partner that is going to be able to reciprocate.
Here is what I have learned thus far...
Secure attachers are contagious. They have this contagion affect where their security in their own needs, desires and ability to meet the needs and desires of others, is something that they easily and readily communicate to others. Lesson? Secure attachers tend to attract other secure attachers. But even when they come into contact with anxious attachers, their integrity about what they want and need allows the anxious person to calm the fuck down and become more secure too. This is not even a goal for these people, they just have this to give and do so.
When I am presented with a person who is secure, I tend to respond in the same manner. No shock there. This is what tends to happen with security, it breeds security. When the other person is calm and tells me what they want and need, I feel like I can do the same. The games and overthinking are gone, and I can just be myself without really getting all geared up about where the other person is.
When I am presented with a person who is avoidant, I am an anxious attacher. Their inability or unwillingness to seek closeness, causes me to quickly obsess about them and their feelings. Causing a cascade of emotionality that causes me to hate me and them to run for the hills. I am better about my reactions today but if I am honest, I still spend a lot of time thinking about them, how to make them want to be closer to me and what they are thinking. Just the identification that I do this, causes my ego to become super ventilated. I am not sure, but admitting that I do this might have just been the hardest thing I have ever admitted.
When I am presented with an anxious attacher, I am an avoidant attacher. When someone else is trying to lock me down before I am ready to be locked down and is deploying all these activation strategies to get me to engage, I tend to shut down and high tail it out of there. I can't seem to help it. I just have this overwhelming feeling that I need to distance myself from this lovely person who wants to be close to me.
I could go on for days and I might in days to come, however, my main point in today's post is that just thinking about this at all has caused me to inventory myself on a whole new level...and with an honesty that I have not always been able to bring to my part in relationships. I feel super compelled to be honest about this because I really, really want to do relationships differently.
The most important lesson in all of this though was this...I really prized the avoidant attacher. I felt like to be this person was the better thing. The cooler thing. The safer thing. To be needy or wanting was pathetic and sad. It was solely by doing the work to find out how I approach attachment that I realized and was capable of being honest with myself that I am not avoidant. That was a cover. My whole "I-am-too-independent-for-a-relationship" thing a thin veil to hide that I really do need and want intimacy. My whole approach to relationships? To pretend like I didn't want one and to also pretend that care, concern and closeness were things that I did not value. In reality, I want all those things very much. I just wasn't capable of being vulnerable enough to admit it. I threw out all these strategies to cover over the vulnerability that wanting closeness caused for me. Which was completely self defeating and resulted in me feeling more alone and less close to everyone.
If I learned nothing more than this from examining this whole attachment theory, I learned a lot. But there is so much more there, not the least of which, are good suggestions on how to develop your security and in turn improving your attachment style. Or at least pointing you in a direction toward people who are going to compliment not activate you. AMAZING!
I will admit that after I took the test and found out that my primary method of attachment was anxious. I was super disappointed. Like somehow I was less of a person, like I let myself and my life long quest to not need people down. But what I realized was that it was all posturing on my part. Right up until that moment, I was incapable of really owning my own needs and desires for closeness and intimacy which more than anything else is what prevented me from finding it! Talk about a fucking Ah Ha moment!
I can see that once again, I have gotten it all wrong. Jeez! But the great news is that I can see the strategies that I have been deploying that are fruitless and actually prevent me from ever really being competent to have a close, intimate relationship with anyone. Now that I see it, perhaps I can change. As the Buddha said, first we change our thoughts, then we change our feelings, then we change our actions. Here's hoping!


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Find out the latest on EU-related activities and events in the Western Balkans
News / The Western Balkans celebrates Europe Day
As every year for over two decades, Europe Day was celebrated across the Western Balkans on 9 May. Citizens were able to enjoy activities such as live music concerts, art exhibitions, and sports. The Young European Ambassadors too were part of Europe Day activities across Western Balkan cities, contributing through workshops, discussions, and awareness-raising actions which included topics such as human rights, the digital and green future, peacebuilding, and gender equality.
Europe Day commemorates the signing of the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. This was an ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe and is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union. At a speech in Paris in 1950, the then French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable. This day is an opportunity to remember Schuman's declaration, the first fundamental document in the creation of today's EU, along with the celebration of European values.
Source: European Union
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Registered Patents, Ideas and Commercial Entrepreneurship
Very often, commercial entrepreneurship begins with an idea thought up by an inventor, who has found a solution for a problem, which can be efficacious or make life easier or more convenient for the population at large. Inventors think up ideas in every aspect of life – consumer products for the home or office, security and rescue products, products that improve process efficiency, save time and resources, ideas in the field of medicine and the list is endless. In very many cases, the entrepreneur does not know how to implement the idea and begins to gather information that will enable a search for the details that will allow the inventor to implement the idea.
The stage at which the idea is still crystallizing in the inventor's mind, is also the stage at which commercial entrepreneurship begins and the inventor's activities will really begin to move forward if the inventor works towards making progress to the point of implementation of the idea as an invention that will reach manufacturing and distribution – either independently or through companies willing to invest in the development and promotion of the invention.
Many ideas are never implemented because the inventor does not take the steps that will promote the invention, either in terms of the entrepreneurial aspects and the sale of the idea or in terms of developing the invention to the implementation stage. One way to go about this process is to build a proper strategy ensuring minimum cost from the initial idea stage to the finished product and sales stages.
At the idea stage it is a good idea to take advice from experts and companies specializing in the development of patents and help the entrepreneur in terms of the technical aspects. In other words, they help with brainstorming between the entrepreneur and the technical experts, who can advise the inventor. Often the solutions found already exist and the technical professionals know how to use them to implement the new idea.
When an idea has solidified into an invention and there is sufficient technical data available, it is possible to move on to the request of patent stage. If the request for patent complies with the requirements in Law and the request for patent has been examined by a patent examiner at the Patents Office, a registered patent will be granted.
Registered patents are tools used for commercial entrepreneurship. By registering a patent, the inventor and entrepreneur can garner profits from the invention and can commercialize the invention, even at a relatively early stage. One of the most common methods used to make profits through commercial entrepreneurship is to sell the patent or grant a license to use the patent and receive royalties from the company purchasing the rights to the patent from the inventor.
Many companies actively seek to purchase patents from inventors and commercial entrepreneurs and that is how cooperation is created between companies already well established in the field of the invention and the inventor, who very often, does not work in the field of the invention. People come from a wide range of fields and sometimes, their knowledge set and background is very different from professionals in the field and in some circumstances, that will mean a new idea in that field. However, it is also important to consult with experts in the field of the invention, to check and to hear what professionals in the field have to say because usually, they have specific knowledge of the patents and innovations in their fields of expertise.


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Your chosen wedding hairstyle can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to.
For some brides, deciding on a wedding hairstyle can be a difficult task when it comes to finding the right balance between a timeless, yet trendy, romantic look. Your chosen style can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to. From half-up to top knot buns or the straightforward wavy look, there are plenty of options to be considered. We've curated a few ideas to give you some inspiration.
Half Up Elegant Fishtail Braid
Braids are currently on-trend, so why not take a simple plait to the next level with a gorgeous fishtail braid. Consider it with your hair half up or swung over your shoulder loosely. You can give yourself a messier and thicker look, by loosening the plaits. An elegant fishtail braid is perfect for a classic boho themed wedding.
Sophisticated Top Knot Bun
There's something about a top knot bun that makes it an everyday kind of hairstyle. From the messy effortless look to the pulled back, sleek ballerina style, there's an array of variations. However, it's a style that can be made formal or relaxed, even for a wedding. Spruce up your top knot with an upside-down braid or a braided halo for a fresh, romantic take on the classic bun. This style is particularly great for adding that extra volume and height to your hair, while also being a wonderful choice if paired with a veil.
Simple Ponytail With Loose Waves
This is a good choice for any bride looking for a simple, no-fuss but relaxed style. Perfect for country laid back weddings or beach themed. There's no reason why a ponytail can't be elevated, especially when you choose to add a sparkly accessory.
Side Part with Wavy Locks
When it comes to wearing your hair down and showing off your long locks, an easy style is a side part with loose or tight waves. Remember it needs to last the day, so the key to this look is applying product. Don't be shy with the hairspray. Side part styles can often look glamorous, even with short hair. Twisted and Curled Updo If you're looking for a style that's classic and timeless, why not go for an elegant updo of twists and curls. The style is sophisticated and can be given more of an edge by adding some fashionable bling. Alternatively, add some loose curls around the face to help soften the look and create that touch of romance.
Silky Centre Part with Jewels
Love to wear your hair down and want to take the no-fuss, effortless approach? Then try the centre part and add some gentle waves. Finish it off with a flower crown or eye catching bling.
A Touch of Florals
Gather some blossoms or touches of baby's breath for that romantic fairytale style. Bits of florals and foliage is the perfect complement to any garden or summer wedding and for brides that don't want a full flower crown.
As you can see, a romantic wedding hairstyle can be created in so many ways. Think about the overall vibe of your wedding and choose a style you feel will work best, not only for your wedding theme but for your dress too.
This article was written by Jasmin, from Blush & Pose Photography, an international wedding photographer based in Adelaide, South Australia. She also provides wedding videography services as well as photo booth hire for weddings and special events.


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Aurukun Access Road ascendant thanks to Betterment
The Aurukun Access Road has been made even more resilient to severe weather thanks to $1.2 million in betterment funding.
Aurukun Shire Council's betterment project involved installing gravel to infill scoured sections of Aurukun Access Road and stabilising the shoulders and embankments to improve accessibility and protect the road.
The Aurukun Access Road is a sealed road and it is the only road transport link for the Aurukun community. It provides a vital connection for health, employment, education and training for the local community. Closure of road-based access leaves the community isolated with goods needing to be delivered by sea or air.
The road itself was not damaged in the 2019 monsoon trough floods but the high velocity flows did cause damage and a loss of gravel to the shoulders.
Council targeted the higher risk locations for these upgrade works along an eight kilometre section of the road.
The works delivered through the 2019 betterment program complement the $1.2 million upgrade it received from the 2013 betterment program to seal a 10 kilometre section of Aurukun Access Road.
Council's 2013 project is a shining example of the benefits of the betterment program. Since the works were delivered to seal the road, it has been impacted by eight severe weather events and it has remain undamaged and functional.


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A Spiritual Interpretation of the Gospels
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Unity School for Religious Studies
Unity Village, MO 64065
Lesson Outline
- Metaphysical meaning of Jesus' teaching of what "defiles" a person.
- Jesus illustrates the difference between human opinions and spiritual Truth.
- Metaphysical significance of the transfiguration incident.
- Metaphysical symbolism in the manner in which Jesus pays the temple tax.
- Jesus teaches there are no "finalities" for evolving mankind.
- Matt. 15-18; Mark 7-9; Luke 9
- Your Hope of Glory 131-150
- What did Jesus say is the only thing that defiles a person?
- What is the Truth of each person's real identity? Is this also true of his personality? Explain.
- What is the metaphysical reason that Jesus is found standing alone at the end of the transfiguration scene?
- How did the father of the sick boy help bring forth his healing?
- What is one of the metaphysical meanings of "Leave the dead to bury their own dead"?
Lesson Text
"And he called the people to him again, and said to them, 'Hear me, all of you, and understand: there is nothing outside a man which by going into him can defile him; but the things which come out of a man are what defile him ... What comes out of a man is what defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man.'" (Mark 7:14-16, 20-23)
Jesus uses the word "defile" in a very special way. Metaphysically it means to contaminate the consciousness with negativity. In other words, SIN. Negative thoughts come to us and negative emotions arise in us, but they are not sins until we express them. This is a very subtle teaching, but a very important one.
NOTE: Harmful things which enter can hurt the body (nervous system, digestive tract, blood stream, etc.) but this type of harm, while definitely to be avoided, is not the same as the very dangerous "defilement" spoken of by Jesus. Jesus gives very much the same teaching in His words: "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matt. 10:28) This type of "hell" is, of course, useless, unnecessary suffering of any sort. Anything which can cause this is a source of "defilement" for us and should be avoided at all costs. The most common form of self-defilement is to connect one's sense of I Am with any negative emotion.
Matt. 15:21-28 HEALING OF A CANAANITE WOMAN'S DAUGHTER
The remarkable thing about this incident is found in Jesus' strange words to the woman seeking healing for her daughter, and her amazing reply. Jesus says to her, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." Then her reply, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."
Jesus' ministry was primarily for the Jews. Canaanites were social and religious outcasts in the eyes of the Jews. It is as though Jesus had read into this woman's soul and recognized something in her which only needed to be awakened and quickened in order to perfect her own healing powers of consciousness. Therefore he deliberately said something to her which He knew would awaken that needed factor. So He challenges her by comparing Canaanites to dogs. Instead of becoming angry or indignant, she responds with humility based upon her love and concern for her daughter. This does it! This is the awakening of the needful factor in her own consciousness. Jesus knew it had been done, and He says to her, "'0 woman, great is your faith! Be it done FOR YOU as YOU DESIRE.' And her daughter was healed instantly."
Matt. 15:13-20 WHO SAY YE THAT I AM?
Jesus' first question to His disciples in this passage is: "Who do men say that the Son of man is?" "Son of man" simply means "human being or human nature." So the question is really asking what human beings say about other human beings. In other words, what are the human opinions of human beings about each other?
"And they said, 'Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."' (Matt. 16:14) This answer is symbolic. It stands for the wide gamut of opinions that human beings in general hold about other human beings. In the realm of human judgments and human opinions ANYTHING GOES. Jesus does not comment on this; He just lets it go.
But His next question is not asking for generalities of human opinions. His next question demands a Truth answer. "But who do you say that I am?" And for a question of this nature only one correct answer will do, and Simon Peter (faith) gives that answer: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Matt. 16:24-26 THE WORTH OF MAN'S SOUL
"Then Jesus told his disciples, 'If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life (soul, KJV)? Or what shall a man give in return for his life (soul, KJV)?'"
NOTE: In ancient Semitic languages and biblical Greek there is no distinction between the words "life" and "soul." However, "soul" has an important metaphysical meaning, and it is in this context that the teaching can be most helpful.
In this statement to His disciples, Jesus clearly reveals the value to be placed on the state of our soul. He indicates that nothing in all the world is worth more than the state of our soul. There is nothing of equal value to it as far as man is concerned. The soul is the sum total of man's inner awareness; it is his most precious possession. Jesus (spiritual awareness) knows this and gives man's soul top priority in the scale of value of existing things.
Luke 9:28-36 THE TRANSFIGURATION
The luminosity of the person of Jesus is an interesting phenomenon, but it is not the real metaphysical point of this incident. The main point is the appearance of Moses and Elijah conversing with Jesus as they "spoke of his departure, WHICH HE WAS TO ACCOMPLISH at Jerusalem." As a cloud descends and obscures the scene, a voice is heard from the cloud saying, "'This is my Son, my Chosen: listen to him!' And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone."
Moses stands for the letter of the law of cause and effect.
Elijah stands for demonstration of the power of the law of cause and effect.
Jesus stands for spiritual awareness in man which has understanding of greater dimensions of the law than just mechanical cause and effect.
Jesus (conscious awareness of higher laws) includes knowledge of the letter and know-how in demonstrating, but He transcends these levels. "Listen to him" says the voice from heaven. In other words, man has evolved to the place where he no longer needs to worship cause and effect (Moses) nor does he have to worry about how much he can prove that law (Elijah). He is now qualified to follow the guidance of his own awakened spiritual awareness in all his ways (Jesus Christ).
Mark 9:14-29 HELP MY UNBELIEF
Jesus constantly emphasizes the necessity for man to believe in the power of divine ideas. Divine ideas require man's belief in them in order for them to express their energies and powers in man's existence. Healing (life, health) is a divine idea.
Jesus says to the father of this boy, "All things are possible to him who believes."
NOTE: Jesus only says that belief creates a possibility. He does not say that mere belief will make something happen. It is important for Truth students to understand this. Otherwise one might think that Jesus is saying that you only have to believe something to make it happen. Not so. Belief is only the first step in a demonstration. It merely establishes the possibility.
The father of the boy is an example of honesty personified. He states his willingness to believe in order to create the possibility for his son's healing. Then he reveals his honesty and humility with, "help my unbelief." Obviously the help came, for the boy was healed.
Matt. 17:24-27 JESUS PAYS THE TEMPLE TAX
Jesus says to Peter, "...go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel; take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."
Jesus represents spiritual awareness. Peter represents faith. The tax collectors stand for the demands made upon us by man-made factors in life in the world. These may be just or unjust, but they come to all. Jesus here presents a highly symbolic formula for correctly meeting and fulfilling all the many demands made upon us by earthly life.
The sea here symbolizes the realm of ideas (fish), the realm of potential and possibilities (waters of the sea). The hook symbolizes an attitude of expectancy and willingness to receive. The right idea will come to us if our faith is willing to receive the idea. When the idea comes through our faith, it will contain the right guidance and right answer for us. It will result in the proper supply for the particular need we are concerned about. The tax is paid.
"Then Peter came up and said to him, 'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.'" (Matt. 18:21-22)
Once again, Jesus presents us with a teaching that had not been known to exist prior to His stating it. Jesus consistently presents love and forgiveness as the highest of all human efforts and the mightiest of spiritually motivated acts. Nothing can surpass love and forgiveness in human expression. Over and over Jesus repeats this theme, but over and over human beings ignore or forget it.
"Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has no where to lay his head." (Luke 9:58) Here Jesus is reminding us that human beings (Son of man) are evolving souls. As such, we have no fixed, final "resting place" in the universe. Every place we are in can be our right place, but none can be our permanent place. We are learning, growing, expanding units of consciousness. We are unfolding, evolving souls.
"Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:60) Only those who believe in the reality of death are concerned with proper burial of "the dead." Those who are in Truth do not believe in the reality of death; that is, as any sort of finality. Truth reveals that there are no "dead" that are to be buried. Only a corpse is buried; and a corpse is simply the remains of abandoned physical atoms and molecules, which is not the person.
Preceding Entry: Gospels Metaphysics 6: Lesson 6
Following Entry: Gospels Metaphysics 8: Lesson 8


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A well established product, Logicene was one of the flagships of an earlier generation of nootropics most often marketed as 'logic enhancers', which primarily aimed at down regulating emotional affect while enhancing attention. While Logicene was originally targeted at the high performance enhancement market of operatives, Contract Killers and corporates it has become a life style soft drug in general use by employees. Logicene is sold in packets of 20 film coated tablets for 7u per packet.
The closest competitor to Logicene, HemiLock is also nearing the end of its product lifecycle. Though hardly supported by the available data, HemiLock has gained a reputation for both higher efficacy but also more pronounced adverse reactions compared to Logicene. HemiLock is currently being sold in an extended release gel capsule formulation as HemiLock XR for 12u per 30 capsules, or as immediate release hard capsules (HemiLock Sharp) at 8u per 15 capsules.
This is more of a stopgap article… so expect more on the topic in the future.


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I believe this technology could change the entire planet.
Mankind will no longer be dependent upon chemical energy - OIL - for most of his domestic and commercial transportation systems.
The ability to now use alternative energy systems coupled with batteries that actually work as efficiently as chemical energy systems storing and delivering power, means the efficiency and power delivery levels to make such technology commercially viable has now been created.
That means the beginning of the end of the domination of the internal combustion engine - economically, politically, geo-politically and domestically.
There will be a reduction in oil demand for cars simply as there will be a gradual reduction in the type of cars that need oil.
We can now integrate all sectors of transportation with a national energy independence and renewable energy system that holds out the promise of a new National Industrial Revolution.
Instead of re-fueling with petrol, the driver recharges with power at his fuel station which is then stored in these batteries.
That means they can re-charge with energy from any sources of energy, which makes hydrogen energy production systems and integrated insfrastructure now a practical energy delivery system to gradually replace the internal combustion engine and its associated infra-structure.
All that matters is electricity is available to re-charge the batteries.
That electricity can come from a myriad supply sources, thereby breaking at a stroke our dependence on oil to deliver energy to cars via petrol at petrol stations.
As the primary demand for oil is for vehicles this means the new battery technology can replace internal combustion engines slowly, first building up the infra-structure at the same time as introducing tax duties to drive demand towards the new magnetic battery systems.
University of Miami physicist develops battery using new source of energy
His discovery is a 'proof of principle' of the existence of a 'spin battery'
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CORAL GABLES, FL. (March 11, 2009)—Researchers at the University of Miami and at the Universities of Tokyo and Tohoku, Japan, have been able to prove the existence of a "spin battery," a battery that is "charged" by applying a large magnetic field to nano-magnets in a device called a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ). The new technology is a step towards the creation of computer hard drives with no moving parts, which would be much faster, less expensive and use less energy than current ones. In the future, the new battery could be developed to power cars. The study will be published in an upcoming issue of Nature and is available in an online advance publication of the journal.
The device created by University of Miami Physicist Stewart E. Barnes, of the College of Arts and Sciences and his collaborators can store energy in magnets rather than through chemical reactions. Like a winding up toy car, the spin battery is "wound up" by applying a large magnetic field --no chemistry involved. The device is potentially better than anything found so far, said Barnes.
"We had anticipated the effect, but the device produced a voltage over a hundred times too big and for tens of minutes, rather than for milliseconds as we had expected," Barnes said. "That this was counterintuitive is what lead to our theoretical understanding of what was really going on."
The secret behind this technology is the use of nano-magnets to induce an electromotive force. It uses the same principles as those in a conventional battery, except in a more direct fashion. The energy stored in a battery, be it in an iPod or an electric car, is in the form of chemical energy. When something is turned "on" there is a chemical reaction which occurs and produces an electric current. The new technology converts the magnetic energy directly into electrical energy, without a chemical reaction. The electrical current made in this process is called a spin polarized current and finds use in a new technology called "spintronics."
The new discovery advances our understanding of the way magnets work and its immediate application is to use the MTJs as electronic elements which work in different ways to conventional transistors. Although the actual device has a diameter about that of a human hair and cannot even light up an LED (light-emitting diode--a light source used as electronic component), the energy that might be stored in this way could potentially run a car for miles. The possibilities are endless, Barnes said.
"There are magnets hidden away in many things, for example there are several in a mobile telephone, many in a car, and they are what keeps your refrigerator closed," he said. "There are so many that even a small change in the way we understand of how they work, and which might lead to only a very small improvement in future machines, has a significant financial and energetic impact."
To read the study log on to: http://www.nature.com/nature/index.html under "Advance Online Publication."
The University of Miami's mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.
Sunday 15 March 2009
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On spin batteries - maybe not so distant - I am from the North of England near Manchester. I am not so certain about saving the planet. Best S.
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A 67-year-old woman, Amaloor Pavam, underwent a rare medical procedure at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) to repair the damaged aortic valve of her heart without opening of the chest. The non-surgical procedure, called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), was performed by a team led by Dr. C. Rajiv, Professor of Cardiology, AIMS, Kochi. The team performed this procedure for the first time in Kerala.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Professor of Cardiology; Dr. Abraham Cherian, Head of Anesthesia; Dr. Reshmi; Dr. Balasubramaniam; Dr. Ashish; Sree Lakshmi, Chief Technologist; and Rose Sophie, Nurse-in-Chief, were part of the team which performed the procedure.
The patient, who suffers from diabetes and hypertension, had undergone surgical replacement of the aortic valve with a tissue (bio-prosthetic) valve 11 years ago. With time, she again developed severe obstruction of the tissue valve and had to be admitted twice at AIMS for heart failure.
Amaloor was offered the new treatment of TAVI by AIMS doctors because of its many benefits over a repeat conventional valve surgery, which was thought to be risky in her case. The old damaged valve was not removed from her heart. Instead, a new replacement valve was wedged into its place. Since the new valve was inserted through blood vessels by making a small incision in the patient's groin, there was no need for open-heart surgery.
Amaloor is doing well and has been discharged from the hospital after the procedure was successfully performed. She first came to AIMS in January this year. She was breathless even at rest and had swelling of feet. She was twice admitted at the hospital for management of heart failure. Her valve had narrowed critically and a valve replacement was considered mandatory for her survival.
Said Dr C. Rajiv, Professor of Cardiology, AIMS, Kochi, "With TAVI, there is no need to stop the heart through heart-lung bypass, or open the chest surgically. The morbidity associated with these procedures is drastically reduced because TAVI is minimally invasive. Moreover, it takes only 30-45 minutes for implantation of the new valve. This procedure is now used in Europe and US for patients at high risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. This is the first instance of TAVI procedure being conducted in Kerala. TAVI is likely to gain wide acceptance and may be offered even in patients at moderate risk for surgical replacement in a few years."
Aortic valve diseases affect about 2% of all people above the age of 65. When the aortic valve fails, it is often replaced with a bio-prosthetic valve made of animal tissue. However, this valve is also prone to failure over a time period of 10 to 15 years. The second surgery needed to correct this is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
In humans, blood flows out of the heart into a large blood vessel called the aorta. The aortic valve separates the heart from the aorta. When the heart contracts, the aortic valve opens and the blood flows out. It then closes, when the heart relaxes, to keep blood from returning to the heart. People need aortic valve surgery if the aortic valve does not close tight, so blood leaks back into the heart (aortic regurgitation), or when the aortic valve does not open well enough, due to which the blood flow out of the heart is significantly reduced (aortic stenosis).


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Thank you for all who participated in 2018. We hope to offer this again next year!
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The Althouse Arboretum is poised to become one of the most unique environmental centers on the East Coast. Under the leadership of the nonprofit GreenAllies, the arboretum was created using student led designs, encouraging and supporting leadership and self-direction in students of all ages and with the help of community members. The Arboretum has already blazed over 1 mile of trails, cleared a space for Zen gardens, designed a children's forest , built an outdoor classroom, planted gardens, started a trail to display how native trees and shrubs can co-exist with power lines and will be installing handicapped gardens. The arboretum sponsors numerous children and community programs. The arboretum is funded solely by donations and community contributions.
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i need to contact and IRS agent today, its kinda urgent in regards to my refund, i have some questions. does anyone know where i can call to get in contact with the IRS on the weekends. i dont think i can wait until monday morning to get my answer. i called the 800 number but all i get is a recording and not a live person to speak to regarding my taxes. please help.
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no, the answer is no, they are closed saturdays and sundays, the only exception when they might be open is when is the last week of taxes. then maybe they will have agents available on the phone to talk to you.
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Under the patronage of and in the presence of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the fourth edition of the Sharjah Light Festival will kicks off this evening at a spectacular ceremony at the new Sharjah Municipality building.
Hosted by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the 9-night Light Festival will run from February 6 to 14 at 12 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah.
The SCTDA unveiled the details of the Sharjah Light Festival 2014 at a press conference last week at Al Majaz Waterfront. Being celebrated under the theme of Sharjah the Capital of Islamic Culture 2014, the Sharjah Light Festival will use the magic of lighting and latest technology to narrate the story of Sharjah's Islamic heritage, history and magnificent architecture.
One of the most popular festivals and cultural events in the Emirate's cultural calendar, Sharjah Light Festival puts the Islamic architectural brilliance of its celebrated monuments, landmarks and cultural heritage once again in the spotlight and reaffirms its status as a global tourist destination with distinct Arab and Islamic cultural and artistic heritage.
The Sharjah Light Festival was first hosted by the SCTDA four years ago and it has been hugely successful and popular attracting more than 200,000 spectators and extensive media coverage in regional and international media.
The festival locations this year include Sharjah Municipality, Kuwait Square, Cultural Palace Square, King Faisal Mosque, Al Majaz Mosque, Al Majaz Waterfront, Central Souk, Al Qasba (internal façades), Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi Centre of Gulf Studies, Hamza Bin Abdul Mottaleb Mosque in Kalba, and Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Khorfakkan. The performances will be held every night from 7pm to 11pm on weekdays and until midnight during weekends.
As in the past, the Authority has tied up with international artists from UK, France, Brazil, Switzerland and Cambodia who are all set to paint Sharjah in a totally different new light highlighting its spiritual heritage and identity. An interface of art, technology, history and culture will create a symphony of civilisation attracting large numbers of visitors.
This year, as part of their efforts to promote Sharjah's tourism industry in international markets, the SCTDA has also invited a group of representatives of tourism companies from around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia besides a group of Arab and international journalists to come and be part of the fascinating experience.
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Poll: Who do you like more? Chris or Aidan? Vote Now!
Author has written 2 stories for Romance. https:/// https:/// Hey you. I don't know why you wanna read my profile,but here goes. I'm 16 years old and I just graduated from high school. I am gonna attend my dream college this June. I am a romantic at heart but I do love fantasy and dystopian novels every now and them. I am hyper and moody. I love talking to strangers and meeting new people even though I'm a bit awkward. I love reading and writing so much that I leave a part of myself when doing either. So far, I have published two stories here in Fictionpress. Double Cliche- It has two chapters and it is on hiatus as of the moment. and of course my favorite Binded by Fate- I enjoyed writing this and reading all the reviews. It has almost come to an end so I pray that you guys will stay by it and bear with me as I finish this story. :) I am super addicted to sweets especially cookie butter, chocolate, ice cream, milk shakes, chocolate cupcakes, cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, crepes, and the like. So, if you love me and/or my stories, send me some. ;) I hope that you like my stories. Oh, and if you want me to read your work or just need/want someone to talk to, just send me a message!!!!! ;) I love meeting new people and I love my friends here at Fictionpress. Don't forget to leave a review! :) Enjoy the stories! P.S. Pray and hope that I finish all my requirements for college so I'd be able to update faster. Oh and please pray that we find a new nice and awesome house so we can move. (this will enable me to write more) haha! anywho! i love you, yes you, random person reading my weird profile. |
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I'm sure you have all seen the beautiful array of colorful flats with the turquoise sole on Pinterest. At least that's where I saw my first pair of Tieks. It must have been a good ad because sure enough, I took the click bait. $175 for ballet flats? "Oh hell no!" was this thrifty queen's first thought. But I kept thinking about these flats that proclaimed to be magical: no blisters, comfy soles, packable. Could they possibly be as good as they claimed to be?
I decided to take the plunge after we booked our first trip to Dapper Day at Disneyland. For those of you who don't know, Dapper Day is an outing at Disneyland in which everyone attending wears their best vintage and vintage-inspired attire, for a full day at Disneyland. If you ever get a chance to attend, it is absolutely AMAZING.
Anyways, I planned to wear a Minnie Mouse inspired outfit: yellow pumps, blue polka-dot dress, and a red pill-box hat topped with a white daisy. I knew I would not last all day at Disneyland in my yellow pumps so I thought I would try out the Tieks, as they would still look cute with my outfit. I mulled over this decision for days while the yellow Tieks sat in my online shopping cart. One thing I did—and I would suggest to anyone thinking about adding Tieks to your own shoe collection—I decided on a color (yellow) and then I went through my closet to see if I had enough outfits that would work with the bright yellow Tieks to make it worth my splurge. Turns out, I have a lot of yellow, neutrals and mixed floral prints that look great with a pop of yellow at my feet.
So, I took the leap and ordered my first pair of Tieks. They arrived within days (though this may be because they ship from CA and I am also located in CA). The package was beautiful. The box is the perfect shade of Pyrex-blue, topped with the sweetest flower. They even included a hand-written note on a card that is frame-worthy. But enough about all the goodies. How did the shoes fit and, most importantly, how did they hold up after a full day at Disneyland?
They are just as magical as they claim to be! No blisters. My feet were not tired at the end of the day, which is quite impressive considering we clocked close to 10 miles of walking at Disney. They are easy to pack as a back-up pair when you are ready to change out of heels. The leather is vibrant and beautiful. The fit ran true to size. For me, even if I only wore them once for my Minnie Mouse outfit at Dapper Day, they were worth every last penny.
But I did wear them again. And again. And again! I wore them with business slacks in the office, I wore them with jeans on the weekends, I wore them with my quirky Lularoe leggings. And I continue to wear them still.
I loved my yellow pair so much, that when it came time to let my hubby know what my Christmas wishes were, Tieks were at the top of my list. He came through and decided to spoil me with the Chestnut brown pair.
We had 2 international weddings to attend this year and I knew the Chestnut flats would be perfect for changing out of my fancy shoes when it came time to boogie down. Not only are they perfect for my wedding flats, but also perfect for travel. I wore my Chestnut Tieks all over Mexico on dirt roads, to markets, and even while mounting a horse. I also wore my Tieks all over Ireland through cobblestone streets, castle stairs, pubs and even the Guiness factory.
And after all this romping around, when it came time to clean my Tieks, I used my brother-in-law's steam cleaner (the kind he uses to detail car interiors.) They looked as good as new!


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Spent grain adding more value in agritourism than used as livestock feed
"I was feeding the spent grain to our chickens and rabbits on the farm. I soon realised I could use that for human consumption and thereby add another component to the business. I started milling the spent grain and started experimenting with baking."


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Oplevering van Schaamte (Delivering shame)
Did you ever lay awake at night, overthinking your awkward teenage years, failed handshake, messed up dates with your crush, or other social interactions from the past? We all have felt embarrassed at some time. But what if you could fix those moments? Would you relive them if you could fix the outcome? Maybe your life would be completely different if you did.
"Oplevering van schaamte" is a VR experience where you live the last minutes of old man Bernard, whose fear of failing at social interactions led to his isolation and ownership of dozens of cats. By realizing that he would die alone, he regrets how he has handled the past and yearns for human interaction. No matter how awkward. He makes a deal with his hungry cats, which allows him to relive his past. Can you provide him with the courage he didn't have at the time?


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As you may begin learning to play guitar, memorize the name of every component of your instrument. Sooner or later you will recognize that you must read something regarding the guitar itself, and knowing everyXem chi tiết
Cẩm Nang Guitar
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Learning The Guitar Is Wonderful With A Bit Of Advice!
The guitar has an amazing range that can inspire, reinvigorate, soothe, and relax people. As a result of the instrument's versatile nature, musicians for each sort flock for the guitar. Read on to learn aboutXem chi tiết
Guitar 101: What You Should Know
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You may think learning guitar is much more difficult than it actually is. Guitar is in fact one of many few instruments that many people just teach to themselves. Read through this article to understandXem chi tiết
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Chào các bạn, mình là Quỳnh Lemo! Mình nhận được rất nhiều câu hỏi như: "Chị ơi tab này chị lấy ở đâu vậy?" hoặc "Tab này bạn tự soạn à?" hoặc là "Sao bạnXem chi tiết


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When the ants come marching in during Georgia rainstorms, trust Healthy Home Termite & Pest Control in Atlanta, GA, to get rid of them for you!
Have you noticed that ants seem more likely to invade your house following a rainstorm? Heavy rain in Georgia can definitely be the starting point for ants to invade your Georgia home. When heavy rain falls, the ground becomes flooded, and ants are pushed from their colonies and forced to find a new place to settle down; oftentimes, that place is your Metro Atlanta home.
The most common types of ants to invade homes following heavy rain are Argentine ants, odorous ants, thief ants, carpenter ants, and pharaoh ants. A positive trait of all of these is that they do not sting or bite; they are simply pests. That's where Healthy Home Termite and Pest Control comes in. Let us do a free inspection so we can quickly get rid of those ants for you!
One, Two, Three… That's a Problem
When you first start seeing your new houseguests, you may only see a few here and there and think, "Oh, this isn't too bad." Most of the time, you only see ten percent of the colony; these ants are referred to as scouting ants. They leave the colony in search of food sources and return to tell the others where to find it. That means while those couple of ants are scurrying around your house, ninety percent of the actual problem is comfortably tucked away in the walls of your home enjoying the dry space.
It is imperative to rid your home of an ant infestation because true, they are a nuisance, but they also can invade your food, destroy your home, and spread disease. If your ant problem goes on too long without being treated, the harder it becomes to get rid of them.
Look for Ant Mounds in Your Yard
Rainy weather affects outdoor ants, especially fire ants, just the same. Have you ever walked through your yard a couple of days after heavy rain and noticed large 'dirt piles' popping up everywhere? Those are fire ant hills. The ground where they usually live has become unbearably saturated, so they must build upwards in search of drier ground. These ants can and will sting anyone who crosses their path while it might seem like a fun idea to kick an anthill and watch them scatter, the bites they give you might have you thinking differently.
Get Rid of Ants Following Georgia Rain With Help From Healthy Home!
The most effective way to get rid of ants caused by rain (or other factors) is to hire a professional pest control company. At Healthy Home Termite and Pest Control, we know the most effective techniques to treat your indoor ant infestation. We will ensure that the ants will be the only ones harmed in the treatment and that your family can get back to an ant-free existence.
In addition to indoor ant treatment, we also provide fire ant treatment to help keep your yard looking in tip-top shape.
Don't let the Georgia rainy days get you down. Contact Healthy Home Termite and Pest Control today for fast ant control to get rid of all types of ants.


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PaintEvent of the parent of a completely recovering child QGLWidget
I parent a QGLWidget and completely covers the parent with, with code such as:
QVBoxLayout* vbl = new QVBoxLayout;
vbl->setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0);
vbl->addWidget(new QGLWidget);
@I have discovered that if I do that, the paintEvent of my parent widget never gets called. If I replace the QGLWidget with a QWidget, it is called. If I do not set the contentsMargins to 0, it is called.
So my question is why does it do that ? Can I avoid such a behavior ?Thanks!
AFAIK, if your QGLWidget covers the entire parent surface, there's no reason for the parent widget to paint anything in that zone.
What do you except to have and what are you currently getting ?
Hi and thanks for your reply.
I am trying to do something inspired from this : https://github.com/xarray/osgRecipes/blob/master/cookbook/chapter9/ch09_01/osg_qt.cpp
In this code a QWidget displays an osg (OpenSceneGraph) scene. You can see that the paintEvent of this widget has been reimplemented to command a redraw of the osg scene.
What I am trying to do is just that, but with the containing QWidget parenting the osg qglwidget and having it filling it completely. But since the paintEvent does not get called so far, it doesn't work yet without a workaround.
Like I already wrote, since your widget is completely covered, there's no reason for paintEvent to be called.
However you can try asking on the interest mailing list (you'll find there Qt's developers/mainters, this forum use more user oriented) if it's something that you can do
Ok, I'll try that. And I'll post the result here. Thanks!


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Run A 5k/10k/Marathon to Benefit Sarah's House This Sunday
This Sunday, the weather is supposed to be absolutely gorgeous. What are you gonna do? Sit on the couch and watch the sun shine? Go outside and rake the lawn? Go out in the garage and pretend to be cleaning whenever your wife is looking? Actually, that sounds like just about every weekend at my house. Not my wife, she's as active as they get. But me, I'm kind of a couch potato.
However, when it comes to a good cause, I'm all about getting off the couch and into some workout gear and raising money to help people. It's the least we can do on this Earth, is to try and help other people if we are fortunate enough to do so. That's why maybe this Sunday you can get out and about and help raise money for Sarah's House in Holden with the Airline TrALE Run!!
Airline Brewing Company out of Amherst and Ellsworth is hosting this awesome event where you can do as much, or as little, walking or running to benefit Sarah's House. They're an awesome non-profit, and what they do is best described in their own words from their website:
The mission of Sarah's House is to provide temporary lodging in a comfortable "home away from home" environment to cancer patients (and their caregivers) receiving treatments at Cancer Care. We serve a vast area for cancer treatment, and convenient lodging is essential for these people. At Sarah's House, we provide not only an affordable place to stay, but a supportive and caring atmosphere centered around hope and healing. Referred guests are served with integrity and respect and without regard to financial resources.
Sounds like a worthwhile cause, huh? I thought so. And the folks at Airline Brewing Company have really pulled out all the stops to make the event awesome. You can run a 5k, a 10k, or a full on marathon, should you be feeling particularly sporty. If you want some more specific details, check out their Facebook Event page here.
So why not think about getting a little muddy, and getting a little exercise all to benefit an extremely good cause. Otherwise, you're just gonna end up like me....another lazy dude on the couch with nothing but regrets and a beer gut. Oh, did I mention there might be beer at this event too?! BAM!!!
So get yourself together and register today! You can do that right here. You don't have too much time to train between now and Sunday, but I believe in you. So get out there and show 'em whatcha got, and raise some funds for Sarah's House!


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Leanne Brown Husband, Wedding, Family, Net Worth
For those who follow the Real Housewives Of Cheshire, Leanne Brown is not a stranger. Appearing in its first season in 2015, she made quite the name for herself through the reality TV show.
The series played out Leanne's life on-screen to an extent for the viewers. But, it failed to show many parts of her personal inventory.
So now, let's take a look at the blonde hair beauty's life off the camera along with the details of her family.
Married Life With Husband, Family
It is no secret that Leanne Brown is married to a footballer named Wes Brown. The two got married in 2009 in a lavish wedding that took place in Peckforton Castle.
But, the relationship did not begin anytime close to their wedding. The lovebirds called each other boyfriend and girlfriend for 11 years before finally tying the knot.
Apart from a lovely marriage, the husband-wife duo shares three beautiful daughters: Halle, Lilia, and Lola. Their eldest daughter Halle was born on 9 November 2002 and their second daughter on 27 March 2007. The couple welcomed their third daughter Lola on 25 February 2011.
Leanne's children are growing swiftly and Halle is already the same height as her mother.
Leanne Brown with her husband Wes Brown on his birthday on 13 October 2019 (Photo: Leanne Brown's Instagram)
The happy family is often seen on vacation and festivals, which Leanne often flaunts via her Instagram handle. But, it does not mean the family didn't go through troubled times.
A couple of years after Lola was born, the pair tried for another child. But unfortunately, the reality star had an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. Without giving up hope, she got pregnant again six months later.
A heartbeat was found, and Leanne was to go back to the doctor. She did not want to go back until 12 weeks, and when she did, another sad news hit the family. The reports showed that the child had not grown.
Another Celeb Gone Through Miscarriage:- Vienna Girardi Reveals Miscarriage of Twins With Husband-To-Be! Tragedy Fall at 18 Weeks
Now, with the past behind, the happy family is gaining back their momentum and enjoying some quality time together.
Parents Info, Age
Leanne Brown - age 42 - was born on 17 February in England. Her mother is Elain Wassell, whom the TV personality credits for teaching her about love, strength, and self-respect. Meanwhile, the details of her father seem pretty hidden.
She was very close to her grandmother as well. But sadly, she passed away on 15 May 2019.
Net Worth Talks
Leanne was quite the center in the dramas of the reality TV show, Real Housewives of Cheshire. She, however, left the show after its sixth season.
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Apart from the TV show, she is also the owner of a teen girl's clothing line called Kiss Frogs. Through all the hard work, she has collected quite a fortune from herself. A part of it can be seen in the mega-mansion where the Brown family moved in 2016. But, her total net worth still remains under wraps.


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Each of the counties that came from Old~Bedford has a county jail. When a person is arrested, and needs to be confined for any period of time he or she is placed in the county jail. The records of all such arrests are filed and maintained by the county. It should be noted from the beginning, though, that prison records are not always permitted to be made available to the general public; access to them might require a court order.
Records maintained in regard to prisoners of the county jails will often include, in addition to the name, the age and sometimes the birth date of the prisoner. In cases where a female prisoner might give birth while incarcerated, the name and birth date of the child might be included. If a prisoner dies while incarcerated, the prison records might include the death date. Included with the basic records by which a prisoner is committed to the county jail, the file might contain any bail papers, if bail was assigned and posted. The file might also contain any affidavits taken in the investigation of the situation which resulted in the incarceration of the prisoner. If the case went to trial, the file might contain the outcome of that case along with a list of jurors, and if the accused person was found guilty a statement of the sentence handed down might be included. If the prisoner was eventually pardoned or paroled, papers related to those actions should also be included in the file.
Prison records are normally maintained in the prison office, but they might also be stored in the Prothonotary office of the court house, where fines and the like are maintained.


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Jessica Simpson Women's Fluffy Plush Slide-On Sandal House Slippers with Memory Foam, Pink Rosette, Small
- SIMPLE SIZING: Available in dimension Small (US 6-6.5), Medium (US 7-7.5), and Large (US 8-8.5). If in between sizes, we suggest selecting a dimension up.
- MEMORY FOAM: Thick reminiscence foam cushion add assist and luxury for all day put on.
- ANTI SLIP SOLE: The textured backside grips to the ground stopping you from sliding or slipping.
- STYLE: Thong slip on type made of soppy, cozy and plush off white materials. Thick cloud-like cushion gives final consolation.
- MACHINE WASHABLE: Do your slippers get soiled shortly? No downside. Simply throw your slippers within the washer to wash, and they'll look pretty much as good as new. Choose slippers which are at all times recent with much less problem.
Package Dimensions: 9.Eight x 7.four x 9.Eight inches


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The dream day...
Last week I had the pleasure of photographing this stunning grad session. When Hailey and I were brainstorming about ideas, locations, a shot list, and props I was over the moon excited to find out that her childhood pet would be making an appearance! There is something Hailey and I share in common and unlike other kids, their childhood pet may have been a special cat, dog, bunny or even fish. But not Hailey, she brought along her furry equine friend! Equine photography is something I am very passionate about. The beauty, power and elegance these creatures have is what draws me so strongly to them. Then, add in a stunning girl in a ball gown and what more could I ask for!
Despite the freezing winds and climbing over fallen trees, Hailey was a trooper and made this chilly session so much fun. Her beautiful pastel blue dress fell exactly into place with the cool winter tones and mood, but still having the sunshine to create the perfect glow we were looking for. We added in many aspects to this session, she to show her childhood in the old school house setting, then having the pleasure of her escort to accompany us showing the grown up side of Hailey.
Congratulations on your graduation Hailey, I am excited to hear about all the stories and friendships you make at Red Deer College in the fall.
Hair and Makeup: Cuts by Kaitlyn Walters
Dress: https://www.davidsbridal.ca
Boots: https://www.irvinesaddles.ca


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This is the sixth post in a series examining the supply chain resilience reports released by the White House on Thursday, February 24.
The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security collaborated on an Assessment of the Critical Supply Chain Supporting the US Information and Communications Technology Industry. Particular attention is given to 1) Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), 2) Fiber Optic Cable, 3) PCB Assemblies and Electronic Assemblies, 4) Routers, Switches, and Servers, and 5) LCDs/Displays.
The report includes this explanation of strategic context:
Over the past 30 years, the ICT [Information and Communications Technology] industrial base has evolved from being vertically integrated to being one that is highly outsourced, with most major brand companies outsourcing nearly every step of and input into the manufacturing process. Beginning in the mid-1980s, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the computer industry, such as IBM and Cisco, that traditionally managed end-to-production services, began outsourcing manufacturing and software development to specialized technology companies, such as Intel (microprocessor chips) and Microsoft (operating software), and to contract manufacturers. Contract manufacturers are companies that perform manufacturing services for other companies on a contractual basis. To produce a computer, these OEM companies could no longer design and manufacture their own computer chips or develop operating system software, but instead, so that their equipment was compatible with everyone else's, outsourced these needs to companies specializing in those products, such as Intel and Microsoft. This process, called vertical specialization, led ICT OEMs to focus on design and innovation of new and improved technologies. Over time, OEMs have increasingly adopted this business model with many companies eliminating all manufacturing capabilities. These OEMs now add value primarily through research and development, product design, and marketing new technologies to their customer base. By 2006, leading computer companies, including Dell, HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett Packard), Acer, and Apple, had completely outsourced their notebook manufacturing operations. The U.S. ICT industry reflects this evolution of the OEMs. The United States is the world's leader in technology innovation, but most hardware manufacturing takes place in other countries. (Page 15)
The authors argue that as a result of this evolution, the ICT industrial base in the United States is not an ecosystem. The United States is an important source of downstream ICT demand and upstream intellectual/financial investment in ICT. But this domestic push and pull depends almost entirely on sourcing, processing, manufacturing, and transportation capacity outside the United States. If I am accurately reading between-the-lines, the authors may even be skeptical that the global ICT network of demand and supply fits the definition of an ecosystem. ICT manufacturing capacity is, potentially, so specialized by function, consolidated by enterprise, and concentrated by geography that it is much more an engineered network than a complex adaptive system. This is a provocative possibility. The February 24 report implies much more than it claims in this regard.
Even if the ICT industrial base better reflects the physics of the factory than the ebb and flow of watersheds, it is a huge and fantastically complicated factory. The report outlines:
A large multinational organization can have hundreds of tier one suppliers from which it purchases components directly. In turn, each of those tier one suppliers relies on hundreds of tier two suppliers. The whole supplier network for a large company can include tens of thousands of companies around the world when the deepest tiers are included in the network. For many companies, especially small -and medium-sized businesses, it is very difficult, if not impossible, and costly to obtain an accurate and complete picture of an organization's entire supplier network. Making this effort even more difficult is the fact that a company's suppliers can change on very frequent basis. Communications Equipment companies are one of the industries that have the largest number of tier one suppliers, with 2.2 times the industry median. (Page 60)
Eight recommendations are offered to increase the supply chain resilience of the ICT industrial base. I perceive that at least five of the eight (and potentially all eight recommendations) are intended to, first, reduce the current geographic concentration of ICT production capacity and, second, re-shore significant production capacity to the United States. There is a particular concern for reshoring manufacturing of PCBs and related assemblies. I do not recognize much emphasis on reclaiming a global or domestic ecosystem featuring significant diversity and independent self-organization.
This series of posts started with acknowledging my bias regarding Supply Chain Resilience. For my principal purposes, the ICT sector is fundamental to how digital transactions and inventory management — and related network pulls — are organized and communicated to reflect demand. The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security — appropriately — are concerned about other purposes. I am concerned mostly with facilitating downstream demand. They are concerned (mostly) with ensuring upstream supply of ICT capacity for my purposes and other purposes. These are complementary, not competitive angles. But it is also worth noting the strategic expanse extending between these two priorities.