text:
The 2019 International OK Dinghy Queensland Championship have concluded today at Southport Yacht Club in Hollywell, Queensland. The Championships were held on the Saturday 17 and Sunday the 18th of August.
Shane Smith (QLD) has won the Open and Queensland Champion, David Vincent (QLD) won the PHS division, and Glen Yates (QLD) took out the Grandmaster award.
Two days of racing offshore in mainly light to moderate breezes provided some challenging conditions for the sailors and the SYC Race Management Team led by Race Officer Mark Dingley.
Day one saw a light to moderate north, north west winds from 6 to 12 knots. Local SYC sailor Kelvin Holdt started off the day nicely taking a win for race one in some light shifty conditions. Leading from the start followed by Tim Davies and Shane Smith with Mark Jackson following closely behind in 4th.
Race two saw some eager starters, with a general Recall being called. The "U" flag then remained in play for the rest of the day. Mark Jackson took advantage of some wind shift and steamed well in front. Damien Widdy jumped early under "U" Flag and takes a DSQ with his scorecard. Tim Davies consistently takes 2nd again with Glenn Williams moving up the fleet in his new boat to 3rd and Shane Smith rounding out the top four.
The final race for the day was considerably different. Wind changing through 180 degrees several times over a 30-minute period the race went under AP 3 times before we got away. The twist to this start is 5 boats were OCS and all scored a DSQ. Tim Davies, Gareth Wells, Kelvin Holdt, David Haseldine and Richard Kingsmill scores have thrown a spanner in the works at the top of the leader board. The most exciting slip up for the day was a capsize by Steve Shale surfing down the swell through the seaway on the homeward journey, earning him the NSW crab for the day.
The final racing day saw sunny conditions and a light Easterly of 6 to 7 knots. The SYC Race Management team sent the fleets off on a very tight windward hour long course that saw the winner of last year's OK States competition, NSW sailor Tim Davis, take the win over the rest of the 19 boat fleet. With a first place in the first and only race of day 2, it just wasn't enough to regain his title this year.
After Race 4 on the final day of racing the wind started to dissipate and the sails slowly stopped flapping. Race Officer, Mark Dingley, soon saw there was just not enough wind to warrant another race for the day, so racing was soon abandoned. All dinghies were towed in by Race Management volunteers and the days racing was called.
"Southport Yacht Club was pleased to host Australia's best OK Dinghy fleet on the Gold Coast over the weekend", said Commodore Ray McMahon at the Prizegiving on Sunday afternoon.
"A special thank you to all competitors. Those who travelling all the way from Melbourne, Wangi and Darling Point, we appreciate you making the trip up to race this regatta", said David Vincent, President of the OK QLD Association.
Overall Results:
For 2019 International OK Dinghy Queensland Championship event information, visit the Southport Yacht Club event webpage.


text:
In response to contract offers by Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) that do not meet teachers' legitimate educational concerns, Oceanside Teachers Association (OTA) members have begun a "Mission Critical" campaign that will drive home how many hundreds of hours each week educators donate both in and outside their classrooms to ensure the success of every Oceanside student. The campaign involves Work to Contract Wednesdays, when teachers will only work the hours for which they are contracted and compensated.
OUSD's unrestricted reserve account has ballooned over the last year to one third more than district projections, from $15.4 to $22.8 million. But the district has continued to deny competitive pay that will help keep its outstanding educators and attract and recruit new ones, in the face of a teacher shortage throughout California.
OTA members have increased their presence at board meetings, rallying while working with parents and building community alliances. "Education begins and ends with us, because we are 'Mission Critical' to student success," says OTA Secretary Tiffany Cooper-Ortega . "We are OTA strong."
OTA's bargaining team has created informational videos explaining how OUSD has chosen to add to its already excessive unrestricted reserve instead of paying educators a competitive salary.
Parents and students have joined OTA in support, sharing video messages about the educators who are Mission Critical to their school success.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Week # 2 has arrived with the 2018 summer anime season. What's in store this week?!
Just like every week, I'll be watching my selected shows for the season and giving my brief feelings on the episode, along with things I liked and things I didn't like. So let's get a'watchin'!
Not as great as last week, but the intrigue levels are still high with this show. I continue to find myself liking Isaac more and more as the show goes on and Rachel serves to be a great foil for him. This episode though was missing quite a lot, specifically the creepy aura that the first one gave off with the doctor. I never felt anyone was in danger, I never felt anything honestly, beyond cracking a smile when the goofy facial expressions came on either Rachel or Isaac. Not a bad episode, but compared to the first impression this show gave off, it was certainly lacking in a lot of things.
- I continue to enjoy Isaac more and more
- Rachel mixes well with Isaac
- Lack of creepy aura
- Nothing special really took place
Episode Score: 3.5/5
Another fun little episode, featuring what happens when a scrape occurs. The platelets really took center stage this time around and did so extremely well. Though now that we're two episodes in, I admit that there's a small amount of worry within me, having to do with whether this show can keep it up. These first two episodes have been really good, but my brain is now wondering if with just two characters in the same sort of situations can keep this up for a full season. I'm not saying it won't, but I'm saying I'm not necessarily sure whether this formula will still be as good by Episode 12, that's all.
- Platelets stealing the show
- Comedy still on point
- Worry that this formula might get old at some point
Episode Score: 4/5
I loved this episode. Every act was great, ESPECIALLY "Bloody Butterfly" Chio. I want an entire episode to just be badass acting Chio, that was so goddamn entertaining. The three girls together in the second act, they also mixed with each other so well, though mainly Yuki does all the work, being the innocent one between the three of them, while Chio and Manana are just delusional idiots making stuff up as they go, only for Yuki to complete flip the script on them at any moment's notice. I really hope that this show can keep this up, because after two episodes I am wholeheartedly enjoying this show, a true comedy through and through.
- Bloody Butterfly. That is all!
- Great mix between the three girls
- Nothing to complain about
Episode Score: 5/5
A much better episode. I think knowing that this show is a little more serious helps now, as the first episode caught me way off-guard. I think with Nagisa starting to, y'know, stop being such a bitch, that also helps too. There's a number of stories that this show can go with, obviously Nagisa proving herself, Ayano getting back into a game she currently hates, Riko legitimately beating her rival in Nagisa, hell you've got the younger brown-haired guy trying to find his game, there's a lot to showcase here and we've likely barely scratched the surface of important characters we'll see in this series, especially Ayano's mother.
By the way, doesn't her mom legit look exactly like Nozomi from Keijo?!
- Much better storytelling, less depression
- With Nagisa being less bitchy, she's far more interesting and loveable
- Nothing to complain about this week
Episode Score: 4.5/5
Really enjoyed this episode. Very fun, happy, little bit of drama and Haruka actually managed to win by a sensible, not totally bullshit reason. Everything made perfect sense, nothing felt out of place or overly scripted to gain a particular result, it all came together nicely. Not to mention, the dynamic between Narumi and Kanata made for a good plot device and it even mixes further in the potential relationship that is there between Narumi and Ayasa. So with these four girls alone we've got several interesting storylines and we're not even a quarter into the season and we'll likely be introduced to the two blondes this next episode. A lot of positives so far.
- Haruka winning in a legitimate and reasonable way
- Narumi/Kanata/Ayasa triangle is very interesting
- Nothing to complain about
Episode Score: 4.5/5
I made it 5 minutes. I was unbelievably bored. I really, REALLY don't think this show was designed for me in any way. If you finished the whole thing and liked it, lemme know what it was, cause I didn't find it before I gave up.
Episode Score: DNF ***DROPPED***
This show continues to be a gloriously trashy harem anime and I love it. Is it over the top sexual content? Of fucking course it is and the anime does not shy away from this at all. Shera's boobs are constantly in motion, Rem's waistline is center stage, hell the new Guildmaster got a glorious panty shot as well. This show isn't hiding what it is, a show specifically designed for anyone who enjoys sexy anime girls and a bit of comedy mixed in there. Storywise, I can't give you much, it's just more of Diablo learning about the world, whether it's why the levels of everyone are so low, along with more bullshit from that mage dickhead from last week. It's just a plain ol' fun show and anyone who gives it shit because it's "fanservice" is missing the point.
- Glorious ecchi content
- Shera at least taking steps away from being a dunce cap with big boobs, now she's an independent dunce cap with big boobs
- Nothing to complain about
Episode Score: 5/5
Still a lot of confusion, but still a bit of comedy and some sexual tension (and humour) keep this show in a good spot. It's only Episode 2, so I can't expect the show to tip its hand right away and honestly, I kinda like it that way. Sure, I don't want the show to wait until the very end, but the whole mystery of the island, its inhabitants and the legends of the four main characters certainly make things interesting and in my case, make me patient to see how everything intertwines.
But then again, I could just be fawning over Karen. Holy shit, her summer outfit in this episode. Perfect.
- A few good comedy bits
- Ecchi game is on point when it wants to be
- All these legends are throwing my head out of sync trying to figure out what's going on
Episode Score: 3.5/5
After watching a second episode, the well's completely run dry and I'm now seeing the show for what it really is. Very me at best with comedy that can be funny at times, but isn't ever really showing that consistently. But the biggest reason I'm dropping this, is simply that I know this one will get lost amongst everything else. A plain show with a plain concept just isn't going to cut it with the kinds of shows I'm watching this season.
- Nothing this time around
- Upon a second viewing, it's actually a very plain show, I don't have much interest now
Episode Score: 2/5 ***DROPPED***
As always, happy to see the show back and hell, what a fun episode to kick things off. Again, nice to see folks back, but two new characters specifically that caught my eye, CZ (orange hair, eyepatch, squeezed the fuck out of comb-over penguin) and ESPECIALLY Lupusregina (red hair, dark skin) who is going to be pushing for an Eye Candy award this season, even if she never shows up again. It was a fun fluff episode, full of silly jokes and Albedo trying to fuck Momonga for the umpteenth time. The interest now lies in something that appears to sound like one of the players Momonga played with before being locked in the game world. The real question, is this a constant in this season, or is it a small arc? We shall see.
- Seeing everyone back, with a few new characters
- Great comedy
- Not seeing any of the girls in the bath…
Episode Score: 4.5/5
I'm definitely curious at best. The action was awesome, the characters are all unique and interesting and the whole legendary monsters in the modern day is always an interesting premise. The guys are a little lacking in interesting personalities, but they make up for it in the abilities department. Lastly, Ton is a mixed bag. I like her and I don't, she's interesting, yet unoriginal, cute but also meh. I can't get a good read on her yet, so we'll have to wait and see.
- Interesting premise, great action
- Nice diversity of characters
- Guys are a little boring, personality wise
- Not sure how I feel about Ton
Episode Score: 3/5
Well this show certainly isn't hiding what it is. It's a harem set in a hot springs inn with a ghost that the MC will be seeing naked, or touching constantly. As this kind of show, it's doing almost exactly what it needs to do. There's a good reason for why everything is as it is, the wide range of characters is certainly there and the comedy is pretty good as well. The only downside so far is Yuuna's voice when she's embarrassed is sometimes a little too much and since this is a constant in the show, we're going to be hearing this for a while. But for a first episode, it was still pretty good, I liked what I saw thus far.
- Good comedy thus far
- Nice range of girls in the harem
- Yuuna's voice is a little much when overused in embarrassing situations
Episode Score: 4/5


text:
After clinching the much sought after opportunity to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Japan is eager to set a precedent for the international sporting event.
That is exactly what a 64-year-old Japanese professor is pushing for, by introducing hide-and-seek as a competitive sport at the summer games.
Yasuo Hazaki told the Daily Telegraph that he may no longer have the agility of an Olympic athlete, but still has the necessary cunning.
"I would like hide-and-seek to be one of the exhibition sports in 2020 and then it could become an official event at subsequent Olympics," said Hazaki, a professor of media studies at Josai International University.
Hide-and-seek is a sport that can be played by anyone, according to Hazaki, also the head of the Japan Hide-and Seek Promotion Committee.
"I want to encourage sport for all, meaning that anyone can take part, regardless of age, gender or ability," he said.
The committee has around 1,000 members across the country since it was set up in 2010.
Hazaki introduced formal rules for competitive hide-and-seek, pitting two teams of seven players against each other in a 10-minute match.
Teams are given two minutes to hide on a "pitch" while the other team has to seek them out.
Hazaki said the 2020 Olympic Games is the right time to introduce the children's game.
"It may be difficult to get hide-and-seek into the Olympics – the IOC just kicked wrestling out, and that is a sport that has been around for a long time – but I see Tokyo 2020 as our big chance," he said.
By: Maesie Bertumen
Image: Ceridwen/Flickr


text:
59 Wooster Street, NYC
A dialogue with Liza Béar that took place on Sept. 17 at 93 Grand Street, NYC.
Photos by Gwen Thomas of You Come, We Show You What We Do, a dance performance held at the Kitchen, NYC, April 5-6.
Dialogue with Liza Bear.
Announcement of concert by Gibson at the Kitchen.
Description of a dance piece by Barbara Dilley and Tina Girouard.
Description of Send/Receive/Send a collaboration with Keith Sonnier and Mabou Mines.
Interview with Keith Sonnier by Liza Béar at Cafe K-K, NYC on February 18.
One Four Channel and One One Channel Video Works shown Feb. 15-29 at the Kitchen.
Discusses Winter's art practice in California and New York.


text:
Virginia Axline
Some of this article's listed sources may not be reliable. (April 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Virginia Mae Axline (1911–1988) was a psychologist and one of the pioneers in the use of play therapy. She wrote the book Dibs in Search of Self. She was also the author of Play Therapy.[1][2][3]
Play therapy practice is still largely based on Axline's work. In the 1940s, she began to develop nondirective play therapy, the principles of which were based on Carl Rogers' newly emerging person-centred approach. In her first published work she establishes the eight basic principles of nondirective play therapy.[4][5]
In 1964, she published Dibs in Search of Self, which follows the path of one young patient, Dibs, throughout his journey with play therapy having Axline as his therapist. It is a nearly verbatim transcript of the weekly sessions that follow this five-year-old child and his emergence to health and functioning. Axline studied at Ohio State University and Columbia University. She taught at the New York University School of Medicine and School of Education. For seven years, she was on the faculty of Columbia University Teachers College and, prior to that, spent three years as a research associate and faculty member at the University of Chicago.
- ^ "Play Therapy". goodreads.com. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Dibs in Search of Self". amazon.com. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Play Therapy". amazon.com. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ Frankel, Shimshon Meir. "The Dibs on Play Therapy". chedva.org. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Play Therapy". V Axline - psychotherapy.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2013.


text:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has launched a contest which asks young people to come up with a concept for an app that will help people make a positive contribution to their communities and improve their own skills at the same time. Winners will receive both mentoring and financial support to help bring their ideas to fruition.
The IFRC's Rob Kaufman said the time was right to tap into the innovative spirit of the many thousands of creative volunteers who give their time to the Red Cross Red Crescent. "These are future leaders and change agents for the world. We are thrilled to give them a chance to win the World Series of Innovation and get the funding and mentoring through our new partnership with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship that will help them bring ideas to life," he said.
The NFTE's 2013 World Series of Innovation will feature the IFRC's 'Community-committed and job-fit' category which calls for an app idea that will improve job prospects and enhance community engagement. The contest is especially interested in projects which can be adapted to regional contexts, and so could be used by many National Societies.
Tomorrow the IFRC will launch it's long-awaited report into the economic crisis in Europe and one week later, the 21st issue of the World Disasters Report which looks at issues surrounding technology and humanitarian action. Both reports note the importance of technology in providing opportunities for individuals and communities to improve their skills and to engage with the wider world.
Contributors can take inspiration from one of the many first aid apps which have recently been developed by National Societies including the British Red Cross and American Red Cross, or can come up with completely novel ideas.
Further details and instructions for general submissions can be found at http://innovation.nfte.com. The specific IFRC challenge can be found at http://innovation.nfte.com/challenge/sponsors/community-committed-and-job-fit. The deadline for submissions is 18 October 2013.
Technologies et l'avenir de l'action humanitaire
The economic crisis of 2008 is still resonating in many countries of Europe and Central Asia. In...
A propos de la FICR
La Fédération internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge est le plus vaste réseau humanitaire au monde. En tant que membres du Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge, nous sommes guidés dans notre travail par sept Principes fondamentaux: humanité, impartialité, neutralité, indépendance, volontariat, unité et universalité.
Pour le personnel
Pour les journalistes
Pour les donateurs
Copyright 2020 - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Legal Disclaimer


text:
1. The Hangover - The movie is really funny! I have to say that the story was pretty good, creative and exciting! This movie was designed to be an adult comedy and it excels. The acting was greatly delivered, those comedic acts were really convincing. I have to say that I really loved the ending credits. The compiled pictures were perfect for the finale and up to the last minute we were all laughing inside the cinema. It can be considered as a great classic comedy as the ideas, expressions and phasing of the movie were really fresh. Watching this movie was really addictive and I was wishing that this is the hangover that I would wish never end... :D
2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - This was the movie that I have watched in Brunei during my visit on the Gadong Mall. On the special effects department, I really enjoyed it. The action scenes weren't that full packed but it was still entertaining as some of them were mixed with some comedic scenes. The twist was quite surprising but I found the overall plot as not that really good. The phasing technique was also weak but on the other hand, the actors were really good, they did deliver. Overall, it was still an enjoyable movie. I heard that there will be a sequel and I am hoping that it will be filled with actions!
3. The Proposal - With these times of crisis, comedy films are really the best cure. It's been a while since I have watched Sandra in a movie and she was still beautiful on this clip. Anyway, I can say that they did had a good chemistry and they performed well on their role. The moral lesson of the story was the importance of family. On the other side, the plot of the movie wasn't that interesting as you will know what will be the ending. Nevertheless, the movie was really funny, I was laughing out loud in the cinema. This is a feel good movie.
4. The Final Destination - I have watched most of the series of this movie and I can say that the previous ones were better. This time, some of the scenes were quite unrealistic like how a gas was just beside with explosives at the back of the cinema? Also, is it that powerful to suck a person in a pool? Maybe I just need some explanation. On the other hand, the movie was still frightening and the effort to scare the viewers was appreciated. The main characters were the same to previous ones like a couple who survived and in the end being chased by their own death. The writer should have made new lead characters.


text:
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2 | KCET
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2
KL Featured Category
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2
The Migrant Kitchen
He Was One of the First to Overcome Racial Bias in the Kitchens. Meet the Mexican Chef Who Helped Pave the Way.Post date:
When celebrated food critic Jonathan Gold first came across Chef Roberto Berrelleza's now-shuttered La Moderna in 1992, he wrote, "La Moderna's food, prepared by a true restaurant maniac, is among the best Mexican food in Los Angeles."
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2
The Migrant Kitchen
S2 E1: Alta California
Season 2, Episode 1Post date:
A collective of culturally connected, distinguished chefs (including Ray Garcia of Broken Spanish, Wes Avila of Guerilla Tacos, Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria, as well as Jorge Gaviria of Masienda) push forward the "Alta California" Mexican food movement.
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2
The Migrant Kitchen
S2 E2: Badmaash
Season 2, Episode 2Post date:
Like carefully selected spices to a classic Indian dish, The Mahendro family contributes something special and significant to their restaurant Badmaash and to the city of L.A.
migrant kitchen
The Migrant Kitchen
S2 E4: Beyond Pho
Season 2, Episode 4Post date:
Cassia in Santa Monica, Good Girl Dinette in Highland Park, Red Boat Fish Sauce, and Minh Phan of Porridge & Puffs are hoping to demonstrate that there's so much more to Vietnamese culture than banh mi, spring rolls and pho.
The Migrant Kitchen Season 2
The Migrant Kitchen
S2 E3: Omotenashi
Season 2, Episode 3Post date:
Echo Park's Tsubaki, Sonoko Sakai, Wild Live Seafood's Seiichi Yokota and Spago Beverly Hills aims to introduce Angelenos to the unique spirit of Japanese hospitality and the culture's deep culinary customs.


text:
Sudden Strike 4 PlayStation 4 Review.
Anyone reading this review that have come to know me over the years will know straight away that anything World War 2 gets me excited. Amongst all the made up over the top future shooter nonsense that has flooded the games market over the past decade has made me turn my back on most shooters. It's refreshing to see developers go back to WW2. Kite are a new developer set up two years ago and Sudden Strike 4 is there new baby. You can see the love for the great series they have inherited.
Sudden Strike 4 is brilliant. There I've said it. Now if you want to deduct one or two marks from my score because of the lack of this type of game on PlayStation consoles and take my excitement level into account, feel free. But what you also have to know is that I've played very few PC games, one I have played is the brilliant Company of Heroes. SS4 is a real time strategy game. Anyone who doesn't know what that is I will quickly try to help out. Basically you have units that you give orders to. Tanks, infantry, and call in air strikes etc. All from a top down prospective, playing god if you like. Key to victory is to plan what is you best move. Hold back repair trucks and fuel supplies to back up any rushed move you may have regretted. Take your time. Choose well.
Hit the beaches!
Every mission has a small intro to tell you the basics of what you have to do. You can choose some upgrades from three different generals before you start and the more stars you earn, a possible 3 from each mission, will unlock these extras. From repair kits to sandbags, health to extra ammo, choose carefully for each battle. Now your mission can end before it even starts if you just rush off looking for a quick fix. The game is VERY unforgiving even on easy if you rush your moves or send your troops blind into a hail of gunfire you'll be hitting restart. I ended in an epic fail many times and when I replayed the same mission with more care I got through in a breeze.
You have three campaigns. Ailed, Russian and German. These play out differently. Some are very hard even on easy and trying to find the right solution can be quite trying at times. The first ailed mission is one of the best in my opinion giving you a fantastic overall play of most of the units in the game. You start with the 101st airborne and take what looks like Sainte Mere Eglise, then land on Utah Beach as the US infantry to fight your way off the beaches and link up with the airborne. Exciting stuff. You can zoom in on the action holding R1 and pan the camera about 180 degrees with the analogue stick but the annoying thing is that the camera then snaps back. I'd much rather 360 degrees control over the camera and this is a strange omission from the game. I have mailed Kalypso the publishers to ask of a possible patch.
C'mon Tommy! Take the bridge!
Maps range across France, Belgium, Germany and Russia. The developer has done a fantastic job of trying to mix it up by using weather effects to make maps look different and even city scape's when moving inland. The bridge over the Rhine, Stalingrad, Berlin, Battle of the bulge, Overlord, Market Garden, it's all here.
Graphically speaking it all looks great. It states that the game is "Pro Enhanced". So on looking at my TV the game does seem to be playing in 4K. I'm sure it's not native but it all looks great. The flashes of lightning, chitter chatter of the troops running in the rain and break outs of gunfire is just brilliant. I played on my 50" Sony 4K HDR TV with Sony DTS Surround booming. You can be moving in virtual silence only to encounter enemies with busts of gunfire and tank shells booming and shaking my floor.
Multiplayer is all here. Skirmish mode lets you and seven others take control over set units and try to take strategic points on the maps taken from parts of the game. You can also play against the computer. I have to be honest here, it works but this, for me anyway is best played as a single player game. Don't get me wrong, it all works fine but I love the single player. It's worth noting that when playing you can pause and choose all your moves then play again so your not under pressure. Using a controller will be fround upon by PC players but hey, it works just fine. You can hold L2 and bring up the mini map and in doing so move to an area very fast moving the right stick.
PlayStation 4 Gameplay
Sudden Strike 4 has a tutorial so don't worry if you've not played a game like this before. The menus are slick with real WW2 footage playing out in the background. My advise is to turn the background music off. It's a very surreal feeling hearing the wind blow through trees and birds tweeting before all hell breaks loose only to fade away again to peace, birds go about there business again unaware of the carnage that has just ensued.
War is hell! Playing Sudden Strike 4 is an absolute joy. You can download now from the store or buy the retail version from £27.85 from shopto now.
Sudden Strike 4 is a PlayStaion 4 console exclusive.


text:
Get in Touch
We love to hear from you! Have a question, comment, or concern? Simply drop us a line by filling out the form below and we will get back to you promptly.
Talage, Inc.
P.O. Box 12332
Reno, NV 89510
300 South Wells Ave.
Suite 4
Reno, NV 89502


text:
Sun's out tums out at Fat Splash, a rad body-positive pool party that is part of a national trend
It's a sunny, mid-70s day.
A crowd arrives at Sabes Jewish Community Center in St. Louis Park, and soon the pool is filled with revelers and unicorn floaties. DJ Darling NicQue revs up the tunes while people dine on a nacho bar and enjoy unlimited LaCroix. Mid-party, a splash mob erupts via the help of the Subversive Sirens, a celebrated Minnesota-based synchronized swimming team with an activism bent.
This is CAKE Plus-Size Resale's Fat Splash, a vibrant, fat-positive pool party that has quickly become a hot summer happening. When the event was announced on Facebook in May, tickets sold out in less than 12 hours. After that happened, "I did a mini scramble and got another one together [for the following month]," says Cat Polivoda, owner of CAKE.
The August installment sold out in less than an hour.
"Last summer, we had our first Fat Splash and it was a huge hit," says Polivoda. "That made me think this year would be popular. I guess I just didn't realize how wildly popular."
The importance events like the Fat Splash lies in the positive communion of experiencing a pool party with other fat people. It allows for attendees to heal, celebrate, and bond in an environment that may have been uncomfortable or felt unwelcoming in the past.
"A lot of us spend a great deal of our lives thinking that our bodies need to change," Polivoda explains. "I'm here to tell you that it's actually the world around you that needs fixing. You're great just the way you are. You deserve respect, love, and to have your needs met now… not if/when you manage to -- usually temporarily -- change your body."
Events like Fat Splash speak to the growing Twin Cities fat community.
"There are so many folks out here pushing back and creating spaces, initiatives, art, and activism that celebrates fat bodies and all the identities that intersect with fatness," Polivoda says.
Events like the Fat Splash are not new. Fat pool parties have been around since the 1970s, organized by individuals with backyard pools and at hotel pools during NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance) conferences. In 2016 Torrid, a plus-size retailer, began to hosting branded pool parties. That same year, author and activist Virgie Tovar's Ted Talk included a story about attending a fat pool party that inspired her to create the Lose Hate Not Weight campaign.
However, it wasn't until the release of Hulu's Shrill earlier this year that popular culture was exposed to the body positive pool party on a large scale. The series, which is loosely based on Lindy West's novel Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, was celebrated for its fourth episode, "Pool," in which the main character has a transformative experience at a "Fat Babe Pool Party."
In speaking with party-goers at Fat Splash, it's clear that the spirit of the gathering aids in deep connections. "[Fat liberation] focuses on the intersection of size, poverty, disability, race, gender, and much more," says Ben, an attendee at the most recent party. He hopes that participants and those who love them can "commit themselves to tackling their own privileges and prejudices, because that's how we come together to make the world a more accepting and accessible place for all."
For participant Kris, she hopes that the success of events like the Fat Splash will inspire fat people to advocate for their needs in other areas.
"I want to see us spending our time and money to dine or attend events at venues that are accessible for all, as opposed to trying to figure out how to make our bodies work in a space that isn't conducive," she says. "I want to see us talking about these places and giving them support so more people will feel confident and comfortable going to these spaces."
For those looking to connect and learn more about the local body-positive/fat-liberation community, one of the best places to start is the Twin Cities Fat Community Facebook group. Polivoda and her friend Saraya Boghani also co-host the KFAI podcast Matter of Fat, where they interview inspiring fat people and showcase local body positive events in Minnesota.
CAKE Plus-Size Resale hosts events and collaborations with other body positive local businesses, including their upcoming second annual plus-size burlesque show, co-produced by Deeva Rose of the Rose Academy of Burlesque. They're also a sponsor of the upcoming Flyover Fest, which is bringing Lindy West to town.


text:
[ione_embed src=//www.youtube.com/embed/SPgoufy8PrE service=youtube width=610 height=343 type=iframe]
It takes a lot of talent to cover any Beyonce song, but covering her entire album in just minutes? Impossible – or so we thought.
Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying have become YouTube sensations for their amazing song mashups and covers, hilarious Q&A's and more, but it's their Beyonce cover that's really garnering some major buzz.
Superfruit, as they're known on the video hosting site, couldn't decide on one Queen Bey song to cover, so they took on the entire self-titled album. Clad in their Beyonce merch, the guys sat down to create five minutes of musical magic!
From "Pretty Hurts" to "Partition" and everything in between, these two totally killed it.
Check it out above.
SOURCE: The Huffington Post
[ione_media_gallery id="3936539″ overlay="true"]


text:
NITTO No. 21 Yellow Insulation Tape, 20m
- 20m lead-free vinyl insulation tape
- Optimal stretch for effective and long-lasting insulation
Eurolux Nitto No. 21 yellow insulation tape is essential for any electrical job.
Eurolux started in Cape Town as a humble operation over 25 years ago and has since developed into one of the lighting industry leaders in South Africa.
Product specifications:
- Colour: Yellow
- Material: Lead-free vinyl
- Length: 20m
- Width: 19mm
- Thickness: 0.2mm
- Min tensile strength: 61.6N
- Adhesive strength: 3.51N
- Dielectric breakdown voltage: 56.9kV/mm
- Elongation: 2.51
- Box Qty: 10


text:
Project Description
Project Description:
This is a architectural scale model of a Metropolitan Residence in Mihai Bravu, a new project which is set to be located in a strategic location within the city proper. The model is mounted on a wooden ground support painted in black color, and the surrounding is covered with artificial grass.The model cars and trees, which are painted in various colors, make the urban scale model look more realistic.
There are also model occupants on each floor and a few LED lightings on most of the rooms, highlighting the model's feature and appearance while emulating night lighting.The facade is painted in a dark blue tone on the first and last two floors, and the remaining five floors in the middle are painted in light silver. This provides harmony between the project and its environments.With the presence of such elements, this model is effective for project concept representation. The shade of light silver on the building's exterior offers a sense of security and home – something which a lot of residential structures fail to provide.
There is ground-floor parking on all sides and balconies looking in all four directions.The metropolitan residence is a semi-closed property with white walls surrounding the perimeter. You can find two slanted pathways at the front: one for the entrance and one for the exit.There are also semi-pathways at the back portion.
The architectural team envisions a project that is not just aesthetically appealing with the right combination of colors but is also multi functional and makes living more a lot more convenient.They created the model as a representation of how detail-oriented the building is and constructed with future developments in consideration.
The 9-story, 3-building model is proposed to be situated nearby all major points of interests including hospitals, schools, shopping centers, malls, supermarkets, and more.This enhances the clients' overall quality of life by providing quick and easy access to essential amenities and facilities.Judging from the layout, the building's design maximizes floor space, and actual sizes for each room may vary from studio to apartment types.This provides accommodation for residents without intruding each other's space.


text:
We have a vast range of interior blinds available. All our systems are custom made to give the perfect finish to any window. For child safety they are now available as battery operation or electric operation.
Contact us for more information
Our range includes:-
These blinds provide privacy when required, they allow you to have a clear view if fully pulled back or you can tilt and allow limited light.
With white or anodised coloured head rail and matching components.
A full range of Vertical fabrics are available including Blackout, Fire Retardant and Solar Reflective.
Single widths up to 5m.
High quality side chain operation Roller Blinds with metal chain and aluminium tubes. Tube diameter and chain mechanisms are increased in size depending on the width and weight of the fabrics chosen; this ensures no sagging and a smoother operation on blinds up to 4m wide.
For commercial applications we have a Heavy Duty side chain system or a crank handle operation Roller Blind. These work well with Blackout and flame retardant fabrics within our range.
For a Total Blackout system we offer a SHY zip screen which can be operated either manually or electrically via remote control.
A full range of commercial and domestic Venetian Blinds are available in metal or wood slats with sizes from 16mm, 25mm, 35mm and 50mm.
We have a vast range of sample slats for all applications.
All Venetian Blinds are made to measure.
We have the facility to offer digitally printed pictures or logos onto the majority of our Roller Blind fabrics.
All we require is a high quality jpeg picture of your image and this will be printed onto your custom made Roller Blind.
Ideas range from brightly coloured pictures for your nursery to information and logo's for your shop windows.
A unique system that allows the blind to be installed perfectly in double glazed sealed units. It allows the blind to become an integrated part of your windows and doors allowing total movement with opening.
The Perfect Fit blinds are available as Venetian, Pleated Blinds and …
With a White, Brown or Wood effect frame…. NEW Roller Blinds
These Perfect Fit blinds are custom made to your window.
There is no drilling or screws so your Conservatory warranty will be protected.
They are easy to fit and remove for cleaning.
Contact us with your window sizes for an estimate or to view sample fabrics and blinds.
The awning looks great and guys did a super job. From the initial enquiry I made to the final fitting your service has been excellent.
The team are a huge credit to you. So polite, hardworking and excellent teamwork.
Great job. Very pleased with your team again.
By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.


text:
There are few things I love more than working out with my man or my best friends. The combination of love and endorphins can rarely be beat. I met my now husband at a gym and I look forward to the mornings we break a sweat together as they're always a highlight of my week.
Today, we're 2 days into married life! To celebrate, I give you a workout made for two. Grab your guy, grab your girl, grab your BFF and get to work.
To begin, establish who will be Partner A and who will be Partner B. Both of you will be dripping in sweat by the time you're done, so there is no easy way out or better option. Partner A will do their drill while partner B does theirs. With little to no recover you'll switch drills to complete both within each set. Whoever is doing the drill with the "*" will lead the work.
For example, in Round 1, Partner A will continue to do forward lunges until Partner B completes 20 Burpees
Round 1
- Partner A: Alternating forward lunges
- Partner B*: 20 Burpees
Rest 60 seconds
Round 2
- Partner A: Forearm plank
- Partner B*: Lateral squat walks (30 on each side)
Rest 60 seconds
Round 3
- Partner A*: 25 Push ups
- Partner B: Tuck Jumps
Rest 60 seconds
Round 4
- Partner A: 100 High knee runs
- Partner B: Bicycle crunches
Give each other a pat on the back, you're done!
Feature Image via Pop Sugar.


text:
Our premium business cards are a sure way to make a lasting first impression. We use our thickest stock coated with a lamination of your choice to create a high quality card.
These cards are printed on our premium 450gsm stock, and then coated with your choice of either matt, gloss or soft touch velvet lamination.
Business Card Size: 55mm x 85mm
Print: Four Colour CMYK
Material/Stock: 450gsm Silk
What size is the Premium Business Card?
Our Premium Business Cards' finished size is 85mm x 55mm
What is the size of a Premium Business Card with bleed?
Your artwork should be 91mm x 61mm including bleed (3mm edge on all sides)
What printing method is used for producing my Premium Business Cards?
Our Premium Business Cards are printed using a four colour process CMYK.
What stock are my Premium Business Cards printed on?
Our Premium Business Cards are printed on a high quality 450gsm Silk Stock and laminated with a finish of your choice.
How long does it take to produce my Premium Business Cards?
Our Premium Business Cards are produced within one working day.
How do I upload my artwork for my Premium Business Cards?
You can upload your artwork during the checkout process. Alternatively, please complete a blank order and email your artwork and order reference number to firstname.lastname@example.com
What is the turnaround time on my Premium Business Cards?
Orders on Premium Business cards that are approved by 6pm will be dispatched within 3 working days. Delivery takes 1 working day from dispatch. For example, orders placed by 6pm on a Monday will be dispatched on Thursday for delivery on Friday. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.


text:
102 Articles Found in the Programming Topic
(or one of the sub-topics in bold above)
This will show how to make a "hello world" console application in Visual Studio 2008 with C#. Let VS.Net do the work and create a new console application using the menu. Use Console.WriteLine and Console.ReadLine for simple input and output.
David Intersimone ("David I") of Borland demonstrates the latest versions of the Borland Developer Studio 2006 Product
The .Net framework offers a static method in the string class: String.IsNullOrEmpty.
Can I call a DotNet DLL from my Delphi Win32 application? For example, with Delphi 7 or Delphi 2010?
Control Flow in a Computer Program: Sequential, Conditional, Iteration. Also has an introduction to Recursion.
Defensive programming practice.
Delphi supports both static and dynamic arrays.
Length() or SizeOf() will correctly identify an unassigned string variable or an empty string.
Many objects in Delphi have events you can use to trigger code. For example, when you add a form to your project you have access to the form events such as onCreate, onShow, onHide, onDockDrop, etc. In addition, Delphi offers module level events initialization and finalization sections.
Delphi also offers a try...finally where code will execute in the finally section no matter what. It's common to put a try...except inside a try...finally:
In Delphi, you can inline assembler code using the asm keyword.
In Delphi, member events are essentially properties of the type method pointer.
Same as Delphi.
Delphi uses // for a single line comment and both {} and (**) for multiple line comments. Although you can nest different types of multiple line comments, it is recommended that you don't. Commenting code generally has three purposes: to document your code,
for psuedo coding prior to coding, and to embed compiler directives.
Most languages support both a single line comment and a multiple line
comment. Some languages also use comments to give instructions to the
compiler or interpreter. A special comment. Delphi compiler
directives are in the form of {$DIRECTIVE}. Of interest for comments is
using the $IFDEF compiler directive to remark out code.
In Prism, you define constants similar to how you define variables but use the Const keyword instead of the Var keyword. Specifying the type is optional. If you don't specify the type, the compiler chooses the most appropriate type for you.
Declare class constants as part of the class definitions. Declare local constants above the begin..end. Although Prism support inline variables, inline constants are not supported.
Delphi.Net first shipped as a compiler only with Delphi 7. Delphi 8 is a .Net dedicated solution (no Win32) but was not clearly better than VS.Net so more developers moved to VS.Net and bypassed Delphi 8. Delphi for .Net shipped with Delphi 2005, 2006, and 2007 but languished because of a lack of development and VS.Net clearly implemented more .Net CLS features than Delphi for .Net. Delphi Prism (Oxygene) strives to keep pace and in some cases out pace C# and VB.Net using the Object Pascal language.
In Prism, a string can be nil (unassigned), assigned an empty string (""), or assigned a value. Therefore, to check if a string is empty, you have to check against both nil and (""). Alternatively, you can check the length of the string or use String.IsNullOrEmpty.
The Delphi Prism
Most notable for Delphi developers is the fact that Prism does not offer initialization nor finalization sections.
Notice in the more complete example that the semicolon for the begin..end block after end is not included. That tells the compiler something else is coming (the statement is not finished). Also note the semicolon is missing right before the final "else" statement.
Like all .Net languages, Prism events are a separate type of class member. You define a member event by using the event keyword. Events depend on Delegates to define the signature (the type) of the event they represent and they maintain a list of multiple subscribers - unlike in Delphi for Win32, where each event can only have one handler
Prism supports type inference where you just use a variable and
the compiler will then choose the lowest type possible (such as an Integer before a LongInt). With Prism, you frequently do not have to use commands to convert from one type to another. Variable names are not case sensitive. The Prism language offers both old-style declaring variables before the begin as well as inline variable declaration. Prism does support variable initialization too. Prism offers many variable types. Some common variable types include Integer, LongInt, Single, Double, Boolean, and String.
Use Windows API GetSystemMetrics with SM_CLEANBOOT parameter to determine how Windows was started.
An example of work I did to display a graphic (+ text) in a single column of a DBGrid based on two tables in a Delphi 2006 Application (not limited to later versions of Delphi)
essay company com
A reliable essay writing service can provide students with the help that they need irrespective of their subject and topic. But before you choose a service for your next essay writing task, it is better to decide what to look for in such kind of service. First thing to look for in an essay writing service is its cost. There are many services who offer discounts and very cheap rates for these services so it is better to look around a little before you settle for any particular service provider. This service is really in high demand these days so to cater this high there are several companies that are offering various services at different rates to help you out. By doing a research on these companies and the money they charge, you can get to a much affordable solution of your problem. Secondly you should look for services that offer more than just an essay writing service. They should offer you support and consultancy in all essay writing related problems. So if you can find a service that can guide you and provide you consultation then that is definitely the best essay service for you. Finally you should aware of what your chosen essay editing and writing service are going to offer to you. A good essay editing service would help you to construct the right structure for your essay. They wo uld guide you towards choosing the right way so that you get the best response for your success. These companies have worked with all the prestigious schools and universities and they definitely know what approach to follow for each school. While you can yourself write essays to but that essay would lack the professional look which can only come with these companies. So I would encourage you to opt for such essay writing service since they can help you to write an essay in a professional manner that would be appreciated and accepted by all the schools and universities. So for students today it is now possible to get their essays written from experts. Visit Writingpapersucks.com to get latest reviews of writing services and chosen the best one for you.
This article discusses the Borland C++ 5.02 coding I used to create a dialog screen that shows the current date, day of week and time.
Embarcadero Technologies and RemObjects Software have announced Delphi Prism, a next generation development suite for .NET and Mono, based on RemObjects Software's Oxygene compiler technology.
Delphi Prism will replace both Delphi for .NET and the existing Oxygene product, allowing the two companies to work together on providing one unified solution for managed development.
Key Points:
Java supports marking a full class as abstract as well as class members. A subclass must either implement the abstract members or you must declare the subclass abstract (which delays the implementation to it's subclass).
Java is case sensitive.
Customary casing:
The Java comparison operators are:
A common usage of exception handling is to obtain and use resources in a "try-it" block, deal with any exceptions in an "exceptions" block, and release the resources in some kind of "final" block which executes whether or not any exceptions are trapped.
The customary primary source file extension for Java code is ".java" which could contain anywhere from a single class to the entire source code.
Other important files:
When calling a static method from within the same class, you don't need to specify the class name.
Long a proprietary data store format, Microsoft is opening up the Outlook PST file format with the release of a couple new products.
What is the difference between a partial method and an abstract method?
Prestwood Software is sponsoring the Technology is moving fast. During this free two-hour technical seminar, you'll learn the secrets to getting the most out of RAD Studio 2010 and new Windows technologies. You'll get a firsthand look at new capabilities that will make you more productive and successful with Delphi--, C++Builder--, Delphi Prism-- and Embarcadero-- RAD Studio 2010.
RAD Studio/Delphi 2010 Sacramento Tour Stop! Wednesday, December 2, 20096:00PM - 8:00PM
New Horizons of Sacramento1750 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95833
Sponsored by:
You cannot create a Delphi unit with the same name as is already in use. For example, do not create a buttons.pas unit for your application because the VCL already has a Buttons.pas unit. The solution is to rename your unit.
Variables that only contain a reference to the values. Reference data type variables only contain a reference to it's constituent value. Reference data types include objects and strings. Assignment of one reference type variable to another copies the reference, thus changes to the values in one variable changes the values in the other.
A collection of regular expressions that validate and parse common user data.
How to enable SSL transactions with the Indy HTTP v9 component.
In 1995 Borland revolutionized the world of software development when they introduced Delphi.
It had the distinction of being the first integrated development environment (IDE) featuring a fully object-oriented language and a blazing-fast compiler that produced highly optimized, native Intel machine code. Programs written in Delphi were among the fastest in existence – and still are.
After all these years, is Delphi still relevant?
You bet it is! (And, in many cases, it is still your best bet.)
Here's why...
This article discusses three reasons I like to use fixed width text files in my C, C++ and C# application programs.
The online tutorials for these controls use IIS, this post describes the same use with the Cassini web server
Arrays in VB Classic use a 0-based indice. UBound returns -1 if the array has no elements, 0 if it has 1, 1 if it has 2, etc.
In VB Classic, you have to add an empty string to the value being compared in order to get consistent results. For example, add &"" to your string varilable or it's code equivalent &vbNullString. Then compare to an empty string or verify it's length to 0 with Len.
By Reference or ValueFor parameters, you can optionally specify ByVal or ByRef. ByRef is the default if you don't specify.
VB.Net is not case sensitive. If you type any other case for commands or variables, VB.Net will change it to the accepted or defined case. For example, if you type messagebox.show it is converted to MessageBox.Show.
VB.Net, like VBClassiccode blocks, are surrounded by statement ending keywords that all use End such as End Class, End Sub, End Function, End If, and End If.
Common source code file extensions include:
Same as VB classic.
The above usage of Left and Substring are equivalent.
Left is a traditional VB approach popular with developers moving from VB Classic to VB.Net. Substring is considered the .Net way of doing string manipulation.
By Reference or ValueFor parameters, you can optionally specify ByVal or ByRef. ByVal is the default if you don't specify which is changed from VB Classic (in VB Classic, ByRef was the default).
New virus targets old versions of Delphi but not the applications developed with Delphi and not the current Delphi versions, just Delphi itself. I detest the jerks that write viruses and other forms of malware. But this one really gets my goat generally because it was a virus that targeted my favorite best-of-breed development tool and specifically because ZDNet reported the problem in a way that implies it targets applications developed by Delphi. Despite ZDNet's tag line, the virus targets old versions of Delphi (4, 5, 6, and 7) but not the applications developed with Delphi and not the current Delphi versions. I sure hope the way ZDNet chose to report this issue doesn't hurt Embarcadero, the owner of Delphi, because of a virus that attacks pre-Embarcadero versions of Delphi.
Sometimes old news is good news.
If you still need to work with Visual Studio 2005, you may find yourself annoyed by that list of Recent Projects on your Start Page; a list you can't clean up - unless you want to go poking around in the Windows Registry.
The nifty little utility at this link takes care of the problem in a clean, straightforward, easy-to-use way.
Back in the wild and wooly days of C/PM, DOS, and early versions of Windows, we programmers could store our data pretty much anywhere. It might not have been a good idea, but we could get away with it.
Things have changed drastically!!
If your program stores data, you need to know where it belongs, and that varies quite a bit from one version of Windows to others.
Read on to find out where your data belongs.
Share your knowledge with the WORLD! In addition to adding comments to existing posts, you can post knowledge you've acquired. We welcome full articles (intro with screen shots), general posts (shorter), and tidbits (tips, FAQs, definitions, etc.).


text:
We have been in business for last 15 years now in Dar es Salaam and have been working for METL, Bakhresa group of companies, Serengeti breweries, TBL, TDL, Coca Cola, Pepsi etc. We are specialist in Boiler ducting works, fabrication of Chimneys, any kind of SS or MS tank, machine tools, erection of prefabricated warehouses, wheat mills, maize mills, soap plants, refinery, scafholding . We do TIG, MIG and ARC welding according to your needs. We also take rolling shutter jobs and installation.
We are sole distributor and dealer of FESTO pneumatic and process products, oil seals, bolting clothes, sefar glue and sprays, stitching machines for flour and maize mills, etc.
Tunachagua tunavyovipenda na tunakutumia bidhaa moto moto kila wiki!!


text:
My favourite quotes about photography
These are my favourite quotes about photography. I like them so much, because for me they are true, straight to the point and of course very well said.
"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." — Andy Warhol
"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything." — Aaron Siskind
"There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment." — Robert Frank
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." — Dorothea Lange
"Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art." — Ambrose Bierce
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still. — Dorothea Lange
"Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I'm going to take tomorrow." — Imogen Cunningham


text:
Marketing Roundup – Q2 2016
Q2 is in the books and our clients have not shown any signs of slowing down! Take a look at what our clients have brought to the media in the past quarter.
Entrepreneur – 4 Digital Marketing Wins From This Year's Presidential Candidates
Forbes – What Snapchat Means For The Future Of Social Media
MarketingLand – Look out for the MosQUito
CMO – Six Trends Every Marketer Needs To Consider
Washington Post – Klinsmann and U.S. soccer team set for Copa America
Elite Daily – EDM Festivals May Actually Be Dying Out
About.com – Copa America Centenario: Travel Guide for America's Soccer Championship
AdWeek – Survey: Facebook Is the Preferred Network for Video Sharing
Forbes – Don't Underestimate Humor, Authenticity Or Facebook … For Now
HubSpot – 10 Excellent Examples of Video Marketing on Facebook
The Drum – Furious survey: Netflix and YouTube biggest threats to traditional cable
RapidTVNews – Online, TV consumption co-existing – for now


text:
Copy HTML Links With Firefox
If you ever wrote an article that included a long list of links you know how boring and time consuming it can be to copy the text of the link first, then flip back to the page, copy the URL, and then finally create the link.
The solution for this problem can be found in Firefox extensions that allow you to copy HTML links on the fly; meaning that they enable you to copy simultaneously the link text and HTML, and once you paste it you will already get the HTML code ready to go.
The most used extension for this purpose is called CoLT. Basically you will need to right click on the link you want to copy, move the mouse over "Copy Text Link and Location As," and then select "HTML Link."
I have used it for a while, but I don't link the fact that I need to go through two sets of menus. It adds one unnecessary step to the process.
My favorite extension that does a similar job is called Copy as HTML Link. Here you will need to select the text that you want to be used on the link, right click over it and select "Copy as HTML Link." Notice that instead of copying an existing hyperlink on the page this extension we create a link with the text you highlighted and with URL of the page you were visiting.
In reality the two extensions could co-exist since the former copies the HTML of existing hyperlinks while the latter creates an HTML code based on the text you select and the URL of the page. Test them and see which one will fit your browsing habits.
Browse all articles on the Software category
19 Responses to "Copy HTML Links With Firefox"
Plz describe in any of your posts that how we can judge our site that how many errors or negative points it has which are blocking it to come on first page.
Is there any software or any site which can do free of cost for us????????
plz guide properly as it can solve many of our problems.
Hope will not be disappointed
open source
thanks for sharing
Thanks for information. It would be great for the Firefox users.
SuezanneC Baskerville
I would really like to be able to copy a list of links with the text and the urls. The whole list at one time.
Ray Fowler
This sounds like a great little tool, but I don't have Firefox. Does anyone know of a similar tool for Internet Explorer?
Great that you told about that. I really like this extension and I have been using it regularly not only with my (former) WordPress blog, but also with Wikis and blog systems using Textile.
Luciano Passuello
Another interesting Firefox extension that does that is Make Link. You can choose formats (HTML, Markdown, Forum Format, or Plain Text) or create your own customized formats.
this tip has helped me much and make my spirit grow..thanks dude
Wayne Liew
I find this problem sometimes when I want to deep link into my own articles or giving out link loves.
This little plugin should work great for those giving away weekly link loves.
It may not be on a subject, but I'd like to add this link for your info:
Muhammad Siyab
Michael from Pro Blog Design
I never realised there were extensions for this. Thanks Daniel!
thanks so much!!!
Shana Albert
Nice!! This sounds like it could save me a bit of time. I'm always on the look-out for time saving tips. Thanks so much!!
thank you, I am sure I will save myself lots of time with this extension
Comments are closed.


text:
ALFRED — Beginning Monday, April 15, Alfred State College will be hosting a series of events and activities in celebration of Earth Week 2019.
Led by students, the events will focus on sustainability and increasing awareness about this topic across campus. All events are free and open to the public.
The schedule for Alfred State's Earth Week events is as follows:
"Pots and Plants" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Leadership Center Park Space. Participants will be able to paint pots and plant seeds.
"Seed Bombs" from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Small Events Space in SLC. Seed bombs will be made from scratch. Materials will be provided.
"Pots and Plants" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SLC Park Space.
"Build a Birdfeeder" from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the SLC Park Space. Participants will coat pine cones with peanut butter to adhere the birdseed to the outside. A biodegradable string will be provided.
"Pots and Plants" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SLC Park Space.
"Sustainable Question Wheel" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SLC Park Space.
Come answer some sustainability trivia and get the chance to win a special sustainability-related prize!
"Climate Choices: Deliberative Dialogue" from 3-5 p.m. in the MacKenzie Complex Commons. Join Sustainability Ambassador Sam Lieber for a conversation on how everyone can help solve climate change! Don't know much about climate change? All information will be provided!
The Sustainability Club will be hosting a water taste test from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Central Dining Hall.
Litter will be cleaned up around campus from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Participants will gather in SLC room 304.
An educational movie "Triple Divide" will be shown from 8-10 p.m. in the Robinson/Champlin Hall's Main Lounge.
"Community Rocks" from noon to 2 p.m. in the SLC. Come paint rocks with sustainability-related messages that will be placed around campus.
Monday, April 22
Trees will be planted from noon to 2 p.m. at the Alfred Montessori School.
Thursday, April 25
Litter will be cleaned up around campus from 3-4:30 p.m. Participants will gather in the Engineering Technology Building, room 114.


text:
At a Glance
Nature as developer
All natural refrigerants occur in nature's materials cycles even without human interference – hence "natural." These are set apart from synthetically produced refrigerants, which fall into two groups: 1) CFCs and HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), which have ozone depletion potential, and 2) FCs and HFCs (fluorocarbons), which have zero ozone depletion potential. In addition some of the second group have considerable direct global warming potential (GWP).
By the way: while ammonia is manmade for use in the refrigeration process, it is nonetheless a natural refrigerant, as it also occurs in nature in this form, e.g. in the natural nitrogen cycle or in people's daily perspiration.
An unbeatable climate protector
In the light of global efforts for climate protection, there is a vital interest in natural refrigerants. Because – unlike some synthetic refrigerants – they do not deplete the ozone layer and have a negligible effect on the greenhouse effect, they are unbeatable from a climate point of view. Thanks to their great efficiency, natural refrigerants do not contribute much to the indirect greenhouse effect – a fact that is confirmed in comparative calculations using the TEWI (Total Equivalent Warming Impact) method.
A glance at the figures: economically sustainable
The use of natural refrigerants is also well worth it from an economic viewpoint. The refrigerants themselves are very inexpensive, which has a positive effect not only on the initial filling of a plant, but also, from a leakage point of view, on the operating costs. In addition, natural refrigerants are highly efficient which helps to keep the energy requirement of a plant low. Not only that, its disposal is inexpensive. The assumption that investment costs for plants using natural refrigerants is always 10 to 20 percent higher than for plants using synthetic refrigerants is wrong and must be put into perspective. Depending on the type and size of the system, there may indeed be extra expenses – but by the same token, these may be offset by reduced costs. Meanwhile, the aspect of operating costs is a crucial one – here, plants using natural refrigerants score very well indeed. In efficiency studies spanning several years, they are often several steps ahead of their rivals. Reasons include lower leakage-related costs, the low cost of maintenance, as well as – and this is particularly relevant for industrial plants – their low energy consumption. Add to this the relatively inexpensive disposal of natural refrigerants at the end of a facility's service life.


text:
John King, Melody Barnes, Former Obama Chief Domestic Policy Adviser, and Tevi Troy, Romney Health Care Adviser, discuss President Obama's health care record during his first term. Did he keep his promises?
Comments are closed.
Your daily destination for political news. Join John each night as he pulls back the curtain on Washington, cuts through the partisan noise, and gets to the bottom of stories that affect you.
John King, USA aired weekdays at 6pm ET. The final show aired June 29, 2012.
Any questions for John? Tweet them to @JohnKingCNN and he'll answer them Tuesday's at noon ET on CNN.com/LIVE
Subscribe | About John King
John King, USA
Click here to access transcripts from recent shows.
Enter your email address to follow the John King, USA blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Email Address:


text:
Hey you guys! Guess what? My episode of Bizarre Foods America will air tomorrow on Monday August 6th so don't forget to check it out! I haven't seen it yet either so you guys will be watching it right with me!
I worked a pop up event at Royal T where Andrew Zimmern was cooking the customers some bizarre food of his own. The episode takes place in "Los Angeles" so look out for it on the Travel Channel!


text:
Denver Parks and Recreation wants your ideas and feedback for the design of a new City Park playground.
- The online survey remains open through November 30.
- A final open house event at the Carla Madison Recreation Center on December 15.
City Park's Dustin Redd Playground Open House
Join Denver Parks and Recreation for the unveiling of the preferred concept for Dustin Redd Playground. This is an opportunity for the community to provide final input on the design.
Public Open House #3
Saturday, December 15, 2018
10:00am – 12:00pm
Carla Madison Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 2401 E. Colfax Ave.


text:
13-Year-Old-Police Chase in Michigan
A 13-year-old boy led a deputy from the Macomb County Sheriff's Department on a wild chase with his 8-year-old sister in a car that he took from his father's girlfriend. Thankfully, nobody was injured when the boy lost control and spun across the road into oncoming traffic. The two children then took off on foot before being apprehended by police.


text:
So here is where you can find works by me or featuring me. It is a late addition to the site, and comes from a request from a regular reader. It is, of course, only those books that are actually available.
Books By Me:
Books Featuring Me:
The following books are the ones still available. Each cover will link to Amazon.


text:
Coins on a Chessboard III
From knight's tours to complexity
|Von Warnsdorf's Rule source
Christian von Warnsdorf did more and less than solve the Knight's Tour puzzle. In 1823 he published a short book whose title translates to, The Leaping Knight's Simplest and Most General Solution. The 'more' is that his simple algorithm works for boards of any size. The 'less' is that its correctness remains yet unproven even for square boards.
Today we consider ways for chess pieces to tour not 64 but up to configurations on a chessboard.
Von Warnsdorf's rule works only for the 'path' form of the puzzle, where the knight is started in a corner of an board and must visit all the other squares in hops. It does not yield a final hop back to start to make a Hamilton cycle. The rule is always to move the knight to the available square with the fewest connections to open squares. In case of two or more tied options, von Warnsdorf incorrectly believed the choice could be arbitrary, but simple tiebreak rules have been devised that work in all known cases. More-recent news is found in papers linked from a website maintained by Douglas Squirrel of Frogholt, England. We took the above screenshot from his animated implementation of the rule when the knight, having started in the upper-left corner, is a few hops from finishing at upper right.
The first person known to have published a solution was the Kashmiri poet Rudrata in the 9th century. He found a neat way to express his solution in 4 lines of 8-syllable Sanskritic verse that extend to an 8×8 solution when repeated. In modern terms he solved the following:
Color the squares so that for all k, the k-th square of the tour has the same color as the k-th square in row-major order—in other words, the usual way of reading left-to-right and down by rows—while maximizing the number m of colors used.
Note that we can guarantee by starting in the upper-left corner and using a different color for all other squares. However, the usual parity argument with the knight doesn't even let us 2-color the remaining squares to guarantee because the last square of the first row and the first square of the second row have the same parity. Rudrata achieved for the upper half with cell 21 also a singleton color; this implies for the whole board and for . Can it be beaten? Most to our point, is there a "Rudrata Rule" for as simple as von Warnsdorf's?
Warming Up the Coins
We now put a coin heads-down on each square. Our chess pieces are going to move virtually through the space by flipping over the coins in squares they attack. Our questions will be of the form, can they reach all configurations, and if not:
How small can Boolean circuits be to recognize the set of reachable strings?
Let's warm up with a different problem. Suppose the coins are colored not embossed so you cannot tell by touch which side is which, and the room is pitch dark. You are told that k of the coins are showing heads but not which ones. You must take some of the coins off the board, optionally flipping some or all while placing them nearby on the table. The lights are then switched on, and you win if your coins have the same number of heads as the ones left on the board. Can you always win?
I may have seen this puzzle as a child but it was fresh when I read it here. Our point connecting to this post is that the solution, which can be looked up here, is simple in terms of k and so can be computed by tiny Boolean circuits.
Since the tours will be reversible, we can equally well start with any coin configuration and ask whether the piece can transform it to the all-tails state. This resembles solving Rubik's Cube. We'll try each chess piece one-by-one, the knights last.
The Rook's Succinct Tours
Our rook can start on any square. It flips each coin in the same row or column ("rank" and "file" in chess parlance) as the square it landed on. Then it moves to one of those squares and repeats the flipping. If it moved within a rank then the coins in that row will be back the way they were except that the two the rook was on will be flipped. We can produce a perfect checkerboard pattern by moving the rook a1-c1-c3-c5-e5-g5-g7 then back g5-c5-c1. Since order doesn't matter and operations from the same square cancel, this has the same effect as doing a1, c3, e5, and g7 "by helicopter."
Since the rook always attacks 14 squares, an even number of coins flip at each move, so half the space is ruled out by parity. There is however a stronger limitation. Each rook flip is equivalent to flipping the entire row and then the entire column. We can amplify the rook by allowing row and column flips singly. But then we see that there are only 16 such operations. Again since repeats cancel, this means at most configurations are possible. We ask:
Is there a simple formula, yielding small Boolean circuits, for determining which configurations are reachable on an board?
We can pose this for the Rook, with-or-without "helicoptering," and for the row-or-column flips individually. Small circuits would mean that strings in denoting reachable configurations enjoy a particular form of succinctness.
Since the rook fails to tour the whole exponential-sized space, let's try the bishop.
Her Majesty Interrupts
The bishop can flip any odd number of coins from 7 to 13. It is limited to squares of one color but we can allow the opposite-color bishop to tag-team with it. I was just about to pose the same questions as above for the bishops when a familiar imperious voice swelled behind me. It was the Red Queen.
"I have all the power of your towers and prelates—and you need only one of me. I shall surely fill the space."
I was no one to stand in her way, but the Dormouse awoke and quietly began scratching figures on paper. "Besides the sixteen ranks and files, there are fifteen southeast-to-northwest diagonals, including the corner squares a1 and h8 by themselves. And there are fifteen southwest-to-northeast diagonals. This makes only 16 + 15 + 15 = 46 64 operations. Hence, Your Majesty, even if we could parcel out your powers, you could fill out at most a fraction of the space."
I expected the Red Queen to yell, "Off with his head!" But instead she stooped over the Dormouse and hissed,
"Sorry—I slept through the rest of Alice," explained the Dormouse as he slunk away. Despite the Dormouse's proof I thought it worth asking the same questions as for the rook and bishop about the queen's subspace . What kind of small formulas or circuits can recognize it, whether requiring her to flip all coins in all directions or allowing to flip just one rank or file or diagonal at a time?
Soft Power and Softer
While I was wondering, His Majesty quietly strode to the center and said,
"I do not wantonly project power without bound; I reserve my influence so that my action on every square is distinctive."
We can emphasize how far things stay distinctive by posing our basic questions in a more technical manner:
Do the sixty-four vectors over representing the king's flipping action on each square span the vector space ? If not, what can we say about the circuit complexity of the linear subspace they generate?
On a board the four -vectors form a basis, but for and the king fails to span. For , kings in the two lower corners produce the same configuration as kings in the two upper corners. For , kings in a ring on a2, b4, d3, and c1 flip just the corner coins, as do the kings in the mirror-image ring. What about and ? Is there an easy answer?
Meeker still are the pawns, who attack only the two squares diagonally in front, or just one if on an edge file. They cannot attack their first rank, nor the second in legal chess games, but opposing pawns can. Then it is easy to see that the pawn actions span the space. The lowly contribution by the edge pawn is crucial, since it flips just one coin not two.
Enter the Knight
The knight flips all the coins a knight's move away. One difference from the queen, rook, bishop, and king is that on its next move all the coins it flips will be new. Our revised Knight's Tour question is:
Can the knight connect the string to any configuration by a sequence of knight's moves, perhaps allowing multiple visits to some squares? Or if we disallow multiple visits in a tour, can we do it by "helicoptering"? Same questions for boards. If the answer is no, then are there easy formulas or succinct circuits determining the space of reachable configurations?
An example for needing multiple visits or helicoptering is that the configuration with heads on c2,b3 and g6,f7 is produced by knights acting in the corners a1 and h8, which are not connected by a knight's move. If there is some other one-action-per-square combination that produces it, then by simple counting the knight cannot span—even with helicoptering.
The knight does fail to span a board because the corner d4 produces the same result as the knight on a1: heads on c2 and b3. The regular knight's tour fails too on a so this can be excused for the same "lack of legroom" reason. What about and higher?
Thus having coins on the chessboard scales up some classic tour problems exponentially. Our larger motivation is what the solutions might tell us about complexity.
Open Problems
Do you like our exponential "tour" problems? Really they are reachability problems. Can you solve them?
Will von Warnsdorf's rule ever be proved correct for all higher n?
Note: To update our recent quantum post, Gil Kalai released an expanded version of his AMS Notices article, "The Quantum Computer Puzzle." We also congratulate him on being elected an Honorary Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.


text:
How to Build a Vertical Balcony Garden
Let's talk about balcony gardens. No yard? No problem! You can make it work as long as you have enough sun! But how will you have space for an herb garden and veggie containers when you already have a little patio set on your teeny tiny outdoor space? You build up, my friends.
I'm not the first person to come up with the idea of building up to save space, and I'm definitely not the first person to plant a container garden on my balcony. But I'm so happy with how much my little DIY garden apparatus has helped me maximize space that I couldn't not share it. I'm also just going to put a little feather in my cap because I used wood I took from a dumpster at my apartment complex. Perfectly good wood, thrown away. Some people, right?
I've never successfully grown anything edible. Our past apartments have either had no balcony or a balcony that got very little light. Window herb gardens also aren't an option for us; we tried a little one by a window on a wall that I thought might get enough sun, but it didn't. When we moved into our current apartment, I knew the balcony had growing potential and couldn't wait for spring to come. But here's what was working against us:
- Our balcony gets some great direct sun exposure, but for most of the day it's isolated to one small part.
- We can't mount anything from the balcony ceiling (i.e., the balcony above us) or the walls.
- I didn't want to buy a bunch of railing planters because the ones I liked were more than I wanted to spend. (Although check out this amazing gutter planter I found just today from Boxwood Avenue…adding that to the project list.)
With those three challenges, I decided to build a standalone structure that I could hang herb pots on. That way, I could maximize the space on the balcony that gets great sunlight. Curious how I did it? Read on to learn more.
(This post contains affiliate links. You can read more about that here. Thank you!)
- Wood–I used a mixture of my dumpster wood, which was actually crib slats; common pine boards (the knotty stuff); and furring strips.
- Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer (here) and HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Laid-Back Beige paint (here)
- Flower Pot Klips and eight 6" pots (Note: Pot Klips can hold 5″-8″ standard terracotta pots)
- Nail gun, drill, and saw
- Screws, pencil, assorted sandpaper
- Optional: clamps and spray paint for the pots
Cut List
- Vertical cross pieces: Three furring strips cut to 4' each.
- Horizontal cross pieces: Three 31.5" pieces of pine for the horizontal strips–this was my dumpster wood
- Base box: To make it easy, I got one piece of 1" x 8" x 8' pine cut into three 30″ pieces (front, back, bottom) and two 9″ pieces (end caps)
And here's how we tackled this project.
(Remember to wear a mask and eye protection while sanding and working with wood, and wear an appropriate mask while working with paints, stains, and finishes. Follow the directions and warnings from your particular brand. Do not use any tools without proper training, precautions, and supervision from a professional. Read my full terms of use here.)
Step 1: Before we started assembling the planter, I gave all of the pieces a quick sand using 150-grit sandpaper. Then it was time to create the base box, which is necessary to keep the weight in the bottom of the vertical planter so that it can safely stand alone.
We built this base box by first using a nail gun to attach all four sides to the bottom.
Then, we pre-drilled holes to avoid splitting the wood and added reinforcing screws at corners and other key pressure points.
Tip: Since we were working with imperfect wood, we did have some spots that didn't line up perfectly due to slight bends in the wood. Take a look at this one we encountered after nailing the pieces together:
For those spots, we pulled out a clamp and clamped the pieces together, pre-drilled, and then drilled the screws in. This avoided putting too much pressure on the fragile wood while drilling.
Once the base box was done, we used a drill bit to drill drainage holes in the bottom.
Step 2: Next we attached the three vertical pieces: one on each side of the back and in the middle. We used a nail gun to attach them, then we pre-drilled holes and screwed them on tightly.
Step 3: We used a pencil to mark on the three vertical pieces where we wanted the three horizontal pieces to go. We grabbed some clamps and clamped the horizontal pieces on to help us visualize how it would look.
The clamps also made it easier to shoot a few nails in using the nail gun, which held everything in place when we removed the clamps but hadn't yet pre-drilled the holes or drilled the screws.
Tip: When positioning the horizontal strips and deciding where to drill the screws, we had to remember that each of the pot clips would need to be drilled on, too.
Step 4: Paint! Since I knew this piece would be out in the elements and the base would hold wet soil, I gave it a coat of primer and two coats of this paint. I am so happy with how much a few coats of paint cleaned this piece up.
Here it is bare, with primer, and painted!
Step 5: Lastly, I attached the pot clips. I absolutely love these pot clips. They don't look terribly sturdy, but they hold the pots very well.
They don't fit all lips–for example, they didn't fit the 6" pots at Jo-Ann, but they did fit the 6" pots at Lowe's. The key is the pot's lip size, not the diameter of the pot's opening!
I painted my pots using this paint so that they would have a nice contrast with the light beige planter.
For my herbs, I planted spicy oregano, parsley, a few sweet basils, thyme, Thai basil, cilantro, and of course catnip. So obviously Henry wanted the Oregano instead.
I love how you can easily slide the pots in and out of the hooks! These Pot Klips are great.
I decided to plant lettuce in the box, and they started sprouting just a few days after I planted them. Let's hope they keep growing!
A last-minute addition to this project was using Liquid Nails to glue pieces of scrap wood on the bottom corners of the planter base. Since we have a solid balcony surface, I wanted to raise the planter a bit to help with drainage. You can see them in the pic above.
When I'm not taking pictures of this for the blog, I actually turn it toward the front of the balcony. That's the sunny spot! It also gives us much more room when we're using our bistro set.
I'm so happy with how it looks, and as of this post going up, I've managed to keep everything alive. Container gardening can be challenging, but I am happy with how this option has worked out for us so far, especially for our small space.


text:
A bit more of me.
. I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – and it's a terminal illness. COPD is a serious, progressive and disabling condition that limits airflow in the lungs. Those with copd are prone to severe episodes of shortness of breath, with fits of coughing; and excessive mucous production. In 2012,… Continue reading »


text:
Two nights ago I found myself wide awake at 4:45 AM. My mind raced with a mile long list of to-do's that needed to be crossed off quickly. There were the Christmas gifts I still needed to buy, the laundry that needed attention, the prepping of the guest room, client work, blog work, house work, the list went on and on. While I laid in bed fretting about all the items I had to do, the weight of worry settled heavy on me. I wish I could say this was an isolated occurrence, but really, if I don't have a middle of the night panic attack more than once a week, I feel like I'm on the top of the world.
Getting it all done often feels impossible. Toss into the mix that all day I had felt like I'd swallowed hot coal from a lingering cold that I can't seem to shake, and I was a mess in the early hours of Monday morning. For several hours I tossed and turned. I strategized and plotted my Monday, but nothing worked in getting my mind to rest
Until of course I decided to pray. Duh! Now, I love hearing eloquent prayers, but my own prayers tend to be a bit more raw.
"Lord, this list is a mess, and I can't see a way out. It all feels impossible to get done. Help me see what items are most important to you, and give me the strength to get those things done."
I woke up a couple hours later with Matthew 19:26 repeating through my mind
"But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Impossible was the word I used and here was God reminding me that the impossible is possible when we allow Him to help us.
It'd be nice to say that I woke up feeling great and knocked everything out. Real talk though – that's not life. Yesterday I felt horrible. The kind of horrible that makes you want to curl up in bed and sleep for 12 hours. I basically didn't do much at all, and my list didn't suddenly get finished.
Yet, my anxiety had all but disappeared when it came to my to-do's. There are still plenty of things to take care of, but as I continued to find new items to add to the list, I simultaneously prayed,
"Lord, help me see the to-do's that mean the most to you."
An earnest prayer to a loving Father who wants to be involved in our everyday, mundane lives.
Paul Tripp once said
"If God doesn't rule your mundane, then he doesn't rule you. Because that's where you live."
Whoa, mic drop right there. I don't know about you, but things don't get more mundane than my long to-do list. The tedious tasks that I really don't really want to do. And yet, it's in our approach to those tasks that we see just how much we truly allow God to reign in our lives.
A couple weeks ago we started something new. Each Tuesday morning, I take one of our older boys out to breakfast before school for a "Mommy Date." We stop at McDonald's, spend a few minutes together while they enjoy pancakes (a rare treat for a school morning) and chat about school, friends, life, whatever they want. This morning, still struggling with this cold, I debated rescheduling, just postponing for another day. It would have been far nicer to stay in bed a bit longer and not deal with the freezing cold temperatures. Not to mention the extra time I would have to get other things done, if I weren't going out to breakfast and doing the morning drop off.
I prayed once again "Lord, help me see the to-do's that mean the most to you." Within seconds, my "date" came bounding into my room asking when we were leaving for breakfast. The enthusiasm and joy on his face could have been seen a mile away. He was so excited. And in that tiny moment I could hear the Spirit say "This is my most important to-do. Eat pancakes and enjoy this little one." So we did.
Nothing grand happened during our date, nor did he have much to say this morning. The happiness that radiated out of my boy as he dug into his stack confirmed to me though, that this was exactly where I needed to be. That God was taking care of my boy and his heart by prompting me to spend a little time with him. My son didn't care that I wasn't the chattiest. He was happy to just have my attention and a little one-on-one time. And just as God cares for my little boy, He also cares deeply for me and you, so He's diligently working to care for our lists, if we just allow Him to.
For today, I'm still taking it a bit easy, all the while tackling my list today with God leading the way. I'm asking Him to show me His plan for me, where He needs me to show up most, trusting He knows my limitations and needs. It's a hard lesson to learn, but slowly I'm letting go of "my plans," what I think is most important, to instead follow His lead.
Tell me, how do you handle an overwhelming to-do list?


text:
Property ID: 0370
Address: 18270 Singing Wood Lane Flint TX 75762 USA
Phone: 903/561-1153
Imagine a fun-filled, family resort that offers everything from a peaceful pontoon boat excursion to an all-season indoor water park. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages Resort, on the shores of Lake Palestine, offers visitors an abundance of fun activities and indulgent pleasures. The marina offers watercraft rentals, boat slips, and launch ramps. The resort features 4 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, sauna, a snack bar, tennis on lighted courts, volleyball, mini golf, basketball, horseback riding (additional fees apply), and more. The Activity Center includes pool tables, video arcade, movie theater, exercise equipment. At the Villages Resort, you will always find something to do, whether it's renting a movie, or for a fee enjoying the on-site 19,000 square foot indoor water park. For your convenience, the resort offers laundry facilities, barbecue and picnic areas, country store, and limited Wi-Fi access.
ATM/banking (Onsite)
Billiards or pool table (Yes)
Business center (No)
Car Rental (15 Miles)
Concierge desk/services (Yes)
Currency exchange (10 Miles)
Dry cleaning/laundry service (10 Miles)
Fitness Center (Onsite)
Game room (Onsite)
Gift shops or newsstand (Yes)
Internet access in public areas (fees may apply) (Wireless Internet Access)
Jacuzzi/Hot tub (Onsite)
Languages spoken onsite (English)
Laundry facilities (Onsite)
Marina (Onsite)
Medical facility (3 Miles)
Movie Rental (Onsite)
Multilingual staff (No)
Onsite - Swimming pool - children's (Yes)
Onsite - Swimming pool - indoor (Yes)
Onsite - Swimming pool - outdoor (Yes)
Onsite - Swimming pool - total number of pools (5+)
Poolside bar (No)
Post Office (10 Miles)
Salon (15 Miles)
Sport Courts / Grounds (Onsite)
Steam Room (No)
Swimming pool (Onsite)
Television in lobby (Yes)
Snack Bar: Yes
Amusement Parks (120 Miles)
Boating (Onsite)
Children Activities (Onsite)
Cinema/Movie Theater (Onsite)
Entertainment / Nightlife (15 Miles)
Equipment Rentals (Onsite)
Fishing (Onsite)
Golf (15 Miles)
Golf - miniature (Onsite)
Hiking (10 Miles)
Horseback Riding (Onsite)
Lake (Onsite)
Local Tourism Web address ()
Parks/Zoos (20 Miles)
Ping Pong (Onsite)
Playground (Onsite)
Shopping (15 Miles)
Tennis (Onsite)
Theme Park (120 Miles)
Volleyball (Onsite)
Water park (Onsite)
Wineries (20 Miles)
Relax in comfortable surroundings with touches of country charm in Holiday Inn Club Vacations Villages' spacious studio rooms and villas. Choose a studio for 2 people, or a one-, two-, or three-bedroom villa that can accommodate from 4 to 8 guests. You'll love the extra space of a living room, fully equipped kitchen and dining table. A washer/dryer is included in select villas and free laundry facilities are available on property. Wi-Fi and parking are also free!
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport - DFW (100 Miles)
Airport Shuttle Service Available: No
The nearest major airport is in Dallas, about 100 mi. away. Commuter service to Tyler is available. From Dallas, take Hwy 80 to I-20 or from South Dallas, take I-20 to Canton:exit right onto FM 19 in Canton, apprx. 2 mi., turn left onto Hwy 64 East to Tyler- apprx. 25 mi., turn right/South onto FM 2661- continue across Hwy 31 on FM 2661- total mi. (apprx.13). Resort is 1 mi. past yellow caution light on right. FROM HOUSTON: Take I-45 North to Hwy 79 (Buffalo exit). Go North to Palestine and take Hwy 155 North toward Tyler, appx 24 mi. North of Palestine. Turn left on FM 2661 at the stop light. Resort is 2 mi. No. of Hwy 155 on left. The sign at the entrance reads, "Villages Resort".
Check In: 16:00
Check Out: 10:00
Weeks Check In Days: Saturday, Sunday, Friday
Points Check In Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Express Check In / Check Out Available: No
Front Desk Available: Yes
Front Desk Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm
Mandatory Security deposit is 115.00 local currency. Only Credit Cards accepted. due at check-in
Resort amenities fee is 24.95 U.S. dollars. Only Credit Cards accepted. Waterpark closed until further notice. Daily Fee for those 4 feet & higher under 3ft free.
Resort amenities fee is 21.95 U.S. dollars. Only Credit Cards accepted. Fee for those under 4ft. If just observing cost is $10 dollars.
Fee for Studio (per stay): Housekeeping fee for all RCI points reservations: There may be a 54.43 to 58.38 U.S. dollars for Studio, per stay. Only Credit Cards accepted. For Points stay for less than 7 nights.
Fee for 1 Bedroom units (per stay): Housekeeping fee for all RCI points reservations: There may be a 64.51 to 67.35 U.S. dollars for 1 Bedroom units, per stay. Only Credit Cards accepted. For Points stays for less than 7 nights.
Fee for 2 Bedroom units (per stay): Housekeeping fee for all RCI points reservations: There may be a 60.44 to 87.57 U.S. dollars for 2 Bedroom units, per stay. Only Credit Cards accepted. For Points stays for less than 7 nights.
Minimum age check-in is 21.
Multi Floor With No Elevator Access: Yes
No Pets. Please contact the resort directly regarding its ADA/general service animal policy.
No smoking in units: could result in forfeiture of the unit and/or other penalties.
Resort non-smoking policy.
Resort cannot honor unit upgrades or moves.
Fees or deposits are charged for some amenities.
Occupancy limits are strictly enforced: Violations could result in forfeiture of the unit and/or other penalties.
Credit card imprint required upon check-in at the resort.
The 1-in-3 Year Rule applies to 1-for-1 exchanges. The only exception is if you are an owner at the resort, a club owner, or confirming Extra Vacations. The 1-in-3 Year Rule applies to all Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts. If consecutive weeks are booked, you cannot confirm again for 3 years from start date of last week confirmed.
You can confirm other HICV resorts the next year. The 1-in-3 year rule does not apply for consecutive weeks that are booked in the same calendar year.
Water Park is closed until further notice. As of August 2019 Water Park Off Season hours, open 10a to 9p Labor Day September 2nd. There is a fee to use the Waterpark Water Park Off season closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday thru Friday noon to 8p. Saturday and Sunday 10a - 9p.
Owners must have their week reserved or deposited a minimum of 30 days in advance of the start date for the spacebank to be verified. Owners cannot deposit on line. Owners must call 800-613-0310.
This resort pledges to comply with 'Timeshare Safe Welcome', ARDA's recommended Industry Guidance to promote health and safety in the Timeshare Industry. Visit www.ARDA.org for complete details.
Prior to travel, RCI recommends contacting your host resort as well as local, state and federal websites for advisories that may impact your travel or vacation experience.