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Power and control tactics specific to trans people
April 11, 2013 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Archived Recording:
[Recorded on April 11, 2013 @ 2:00 – 3:30pm Central]
Power and control tactics are often a central framework for discussing intimate partner violence. This webinar will guide participants through detailed trans-specific power and control tactics both used against transgender/gender non-conforming individuals, as well as those that trans* people use against their partners(s).
Pre-Webinar Handouts:
- Trans-Specific Power and Control Tactics (handout)
- Power and Privilege (article)
michael munson is the co-founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an organization focused on improving the lives of transgender individuals by building stronger connections, providing resources, and empowering growth through knowledge. His educational background is in psychology, with an emphasis in trauma. Munson's work on violence against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals is groundbreaking, stressing the intersectionality between complex components of identity, experience, and societal constructs that can both spur violence, as well as catalyze healing for individuals and communities. He is passionate about engaging professionals to embrace these complexities and learn key skills to better serve their clients/constituents.
Loree Cook-Daniels has been training about and working on policy changes to better address the needs of members of the transgender community since 1995. Prior to that, she worked for more than a decade on elder abuse and domestic violence issues. The two came together in 2004, when FORGE founded its Transgender Sexual Violence Project.
This project was supported by Grant No. 2011-TA-AX-K121 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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Last week I shared the verse about having ears to listen. This is another take on listening to God…but this emphasizes not just the hearing, but the understanding of what God tells us.
Those of us who truly belong to Christ understand that we are to follow what God says. I think God is whispering to a lot of people trying to pull them closer to Him, but they don't hear it, or they don't understand what and why. But as followers we know the "code" God is using to get deeper into our hearts. We hear Him all the time. And we get it. The who, the what, they why. And we know that even though we are small as a bird compared to His great vastness, He is taking the time to shine His love and care on us each individually. We know we belong.
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Racing Days
Just A Touch
The Spirit Within
Afraid of the Tears
Five Emotions
Eight Letters
Completion of a Couple
The Weaker Sex
Struggling with Spiritual
In Fear
Y2K Revisited
Healthy Belief
My New Lady Friend
One of Those
Vault 2
Second Coming
For The Money
Turning It Around
Where is God?
Lost In The Fog
Is It Just Another Four-Letter Word?
Whom Do You Trust?
Is There A Silver Lining?
Is Your Frequency in Tune?
What Do You Believe?
What a Dilemma!
Make Love Enjoy Peace
Charlies Round Up
The War Prayer
Do It Anyway
If I Knew
The Choice
Dancing With God
The Wooden Bowl
Powerful Tips
Information Please
A Pink Heart
Ode to My Spell Checker
The Price of a Brain
Banned From Wal-Mart
Middle Wife
Theater 11
As A Man Thinketh
Blind Quilter
Little North Korean Girl Playing Guitar
Don't Bungee Jump Naked
Jack Russell Terrier Gets Wheels
Jackie Evancho
Paul Smith - Typewriter Artist
The Butterfly Circus
Tory Island dog swimming with dolphin
The Jive Aces - Bring Me Sunshine
Theater 12
Mozart Group - Live In Taiwan
Chooka Parker - Australia's Got Talent
Chinese Girl With No Fingers On One Hand Plays Piano
James Cagney and Bob Hope Dance Routine
Emmanuel Kelly The X Factor 2011 Auditions
Children Go Where I Send Thee
Chinese Balancing Act
A Place in the Choir
Cat On Boat Plays With Dolphins
Theater 13
Homeless Boy Steals The Talent Show
This is impossible
Larry Griswold
The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
Duo MainTenanT
Surfing Bulldog
Annabel Carberry in A Glass of Red
About 30 Dolphins stranded and saved
How Music Saved Venezuelas Children
Duo Paradise Le plus grand Cabaret du Monde
Charlie Chaplin Dog Dance
4 Year Old Boy Plays Piano Better Than Any Master
Documentaries 1
The Siberian Apocalypse
The Himalayas
Genetic Roulette
An Inconvenient Tooth
David versus Monsanto
In Search Of - Coral Castle
Documentaries 2
Inside Secret Government Warehouses
Blue Gold World Water Wars
The Disappearing Male
A Lion Called Christian
America's Broken Dreams
Baby Born with 12 Fingers and Toes
Girls Eyes Produce Crystals
What's Wrong With Our Food System
Charlie Bit Me
Theater 1
Chris Bliss Juggling
Who I Am Makes A Difference
Animusic Pipe Dream
Top 100 Life Quotes
Who Is On First
Ben Underwood
Special Ballet
Singing In The Rain
Believe In Yourself
Quick Change Artist
Randy Pausch
Partner Equilibristic
Ambassadors of Harmony 2009
Theater 2
Bush Parody
Tale of Two Brains
Landon Shuffet
Esref Admagan
Red's Pledge Allegiance
Redneck Art
Get Service
The Fountainhead
Leo Buscaglia
Flying Trapeze
Two Guys In Coats
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Conan O'Brien Pilobolus
21 Accents
Johnny Carson
I Am The Mom Song
Women of Whippoorwill
Nick Vujicic
River Dance
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Boyanka Angelova
Stephen Wiltshire
Jessica Cox
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Die Maiers Comedy Trapeze
Theater 4
Trick Dog
Twin Baby Moose
Crow and Cat
Skidboot the Dog
Dolphins Bubble Rings
Stacy Westfall
Bambi and Thumper
A Pigs Story
Elephant Paints
Elephant Soccer
The Flying Frenchman
Elephant Sanctuary
Crow Intelligence
The First Helpdesk Call
Theater 5
What A Wonderful World
Dear Elliott
Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe
The Ross Sisters 1944
North Platte Canteen
Celtic Women
Baby and Boxer
Kate and Border Collie
The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Opera Company of Philadelphia
Theater 6
Big Horn Sheep
Tell Me Why by Declan Galbraith
The Sling Shot Man
Dramatic Acrobat
Kevin Richardson - The Lion Whisperer
L'ours (1988)
Shag-Ra the Miracle Horse
Rachel and Chariot
The Red Sparrows
Laughing Bride
Jimmy Stewart Reads Poem About His Dog Beau
Theater 7
Entertainers-Bike Acrobatics
Life Is Like A Cup of Coffee
The Piano Stairs
US Naval Academy
Silent Monks Singing Hallelujah
Elk Calf Having Fun!
Vadrum - Barber of Seville
The Monkey Man
The Herd
Theater 8
Born Again American
US Soldiers Are Waking Up
Fordson Snow Machine
One Nation Under God
Ode To Forgetfulness
Defending Your Life
Alonzo Clemons
The Real Rain Man
Pigeon Impossible
The Best Cat Video
Sivan Garr Presents - I Love You
Theater 9
Suryia and Rosco
Animator vs. Animation
Sitting on Top of the World
Sound of Music
Dennis Swanberg - Bengy and the Zipper
Dillie The Deer
3 Guitars And A Tractor
Dancin' The Boogie
Mark Vincent
Dolphins Mud Ring Feeding
Great Chinese State Circus
Theater 10
Four Hands Guitar
Tommy Johnson
Libera Cats Duo
Miniatur Wunderland
Patsy Cline - She's Got You
Musical Leaf-Whispering Hope
Howard Drum Show
Breakfast at Ginger's
Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy
Steven Seagal
Convert Man
Font Viewer
Theater 5
The Good the Bad and the Ugly
In Memory Of Charlie Phillips
"January 14th 1939 - October 6th 2020 - Rest in Peace Charlie"
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele players, using instruments bought with loose change, which believes that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on the Ukulele.
A concert by the Ukulele Orchestra is a funny, virtuosic, twanging, awesome, foot-stomping obituary of rock-n-roll and melodious light entertainment featuring only the "bonsai guitar" and a menagerie of voices in a collision of post-punk performance and toe-tapping oldies. There are no drums, pianos, backing tracks or banjos, no pitch shifters or electronic trickery. Only an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and singing (and a bit of whistling). Audiences have a good time with the Ukulele Orchestra. Going from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Reading and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, the Orchestra takes us on "a world tour with only hand luggage" and gives the listener "One Plucking Thing After Another".
Using instruments small and large, in high and low registers, whether playing intricate melodies, simple tunes, or complex chords, and sitting in chamber group format dressed in formal evening wear, the Orchestra uses the limitations of the instrument to create a musical freedom as it reveals unsuspected musical insights. Both the beauty and vacuity of popular and highbrow music are highlighted, the pompous and the trivial, the moving and the amusing. Sometimes a foolish song can touch an audience more than high art; sometimes music which takes itself too seriously is revealed to be hilarious. You may never think about music in the same way once you've been exposed to the Ukes' depraved musicology.
The Orchestra was formed in 1985 as a bit of fun, but the first gig was an instant sell-out, and they've been performing ever since. By 1988 they had released an LP, appeared on BBC TV, played at WOMAD and recorded a BBC Radio 1 session. The current ensemble has been playing together for over 20 years, and has become something of a national institution. The Orchestra has given thousands of sold-out concerts across the world, including Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Poland, France, America, Canada, New Zealand and Japan.
Over the last 25 years, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has spawned hundreds of imitators, and you can now find Ukulele Groups in nearly every major city, indeed, the Orchestra are often blamed for the current Ukulele revival which is sweeping the globe. The Ukulele Orchestra's music has been used in films, plays, and commercials, while film clips of the Orchestra's live concerts and TV appearances on websites such as YouTube have been watched millions of times. Collaborators have included Madness, David Arnold, The British Film Institute, The Ministry of Sound, Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) and The Kaiser Chiefs.
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The Boy was hoping you would.
He is crazy proud of them.
We made them.
I was
So I decided we could make our own.
Every year WalMart has these canvas sneakers for $6 each. We've bought them for 4 or 5 years in a row.
And wouldn't you know that this year they are nowhere to be found.
I looked at every WalMart and Target in a 40 mile radius and they can't be bought.
I could buy more expensive ones for $14 or so, but I knew we were going to be coloring on them with Sharpies and I didn't trust my art skills that much.
But funny enough, I had an extra pair sitting here at the house, brand new.
Last year I'd accidentally bought 2 pairs for The Girl. She only wore one.
And they were the right size for The Boy for this school year.
So he's the only one who ended up with Sharp Shoes.
(if I find some in The Girl's size, I'll bling them up like the Twinkle Toes Laura's daughter has.)
I just went at them with a Sharpie marker and then let The Boy color them in.
When they were done, we did spray them with a coat of clear sealant, to help the color hold better.
He could not wait to wear them to school.
And I think he even slept in them last night.
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When it comes to road warriors, their vehicles need to be in good condition. As such, regardless of what type of vehicle is used, the batteries are extremely important. People who have recreation vehicles especially need to make sure their RV batteries are always firing.
Motorcycle riders also have to pay special attention to their motorcycle batteries as well. No matter how good a motorbike performs, if the power source is weak or needs changing the vehicle will not start. Even if it starts the performance could be affected.
Technology has made it possible to extend the life of RV batteries and other types. The ways to do this are not difficult and generally incur minimal cost. The time invested in caring for and maintaining these necessary accessories will give you years of service.
Steps to Extend the Life of RV Batteries
The first step to extending their useful life is to follow the cleaning and maintenance guidelines in the manual included with purchase. Some people may not be able to find the manual, but this information can be obtained online or from a mechanic or a friend. Secondly, it is important to know that there are two main types, the one used to start the vehicle and the one used to work the appliances inside.
With improvements in technology, some recreational vehicles even have a bank of RV batteries. In response to the green movement, some even come with solar panels that have their own battery bank.
Regardless of the number of them and what they do, they all need maintenance to keep working properly. You can help them last longer by doing the following:
* Clean all the terminals at the start of each season, or more frequently if you use the vehicle heavily. Use a solution of baking soda and water or buy a special commercial cleaner made for the purpose. A terminal brush or even a toothbrush can remove build-up, but sandpaper works with stubborn gunk.
* Check and clean the battery cables at least every 6 months, although heavily used vehicles should be checked more often.
* Check for damage to battery cables and other accessories
* Keeping them at the optimum charge is a necessary for of their maintenance. Never leave them charging above 14 volts for extended periods as this will destroy them or shorten their lifespan. Overcharging will result in battery fluids boiling and becoming lost.
Undercharging should also be avoided, as when done repeatedly it results in sulfation which will destroy even the best types. The chemical reactions resulting from sulfation results in acid batteries not being able to take, keep or give a charge.
* Have a trained mechanic do a tune-up at special intervals based on the manufacturer's guidelines and or your usage of the vehicle.
* Some newer types may not need this, but if you have the types that use fluids in the cells, check this every month and refill if necessary. Do not fill above the level indicated on the cell and definitely only use water recommended for the cells such as distilled water.
* When winterizing any type of vehicles, follow the recommended practices for storing them so that they will be ready for use when you are. They must be kept in certain conditions so that they will be usable when taken out of storage. Although bikes are not generally winterized for as long as some vehicle, taking care of motorcycle batteries during storage is also necessary.
Deep cycle RV batteries are built to last for a long period, but this time can be extended if they are cared for. Knowing and understanding how they work will not only help you get better value it will definitely save money.
Whether or not you are a road warrior, make sure to take care of them and you will get the most out of them. The same advice should be followed for motorcycle batteries as well.


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- Women's Banquet | Friday, November 13 at 6 pm {Bravo Cucina Italiana • 1 Town Centre Boulevard}
We have met our seating capacity for our Women's Banquet! We are looking forward to our evening of fun, fellowship, and fabulous food with the ladies who have registered. If you did not receive a confirmation e-mail from Kathryne, please let us know. If you need the link for the Thanksgiving Day Ministry donations as a part of our night together, click here. Contact: Amy Auker
- October Prayer Breakfast | Saturday, October 10, 9-10 am {Phyllis Di Bella's Home}
Our monthly Prayer Breakfast will be hosted at Phyllis's home. We pray that it will be a time of sweet fellowship and an opportunity to get to know each other better. Also, we are delighted to have Julie Whitenack sharing with us in light of Pastor Appreciation Month. If you are able to bring something to share, please click here. *Please come, regardless of whether or not you are able to bring something to share — there is always enough food.* Contact: Amy Auker
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Please save the date for our annual cookie exchange. We have planned our event for a Saturday morning in hopes that ladies and/or their children would be able to attend. All you need to bring, if you'd like to participate in the exchange, are Ziploc bags each filled with 3-4 of your favorite (homemade or store-bought!) Christmas cookies/treats. Bring as many bags as you'd like like to exchange for other bags to take home! There will also be a decorating table for kids to decorate pre-made sugar cookies. Coffee, apple cider, tea, and hot cocoa will also be provided. If you plan to attend, we'd love to know so we can plan accordingly! Contact Amy Auker. Contact: Amy Auker
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...first tropical storm of the Caribean, passing through in front of Caracas area friday to sunday...!
I WONDER WHICH WAY WILL FLIGHTS FROM THE USA TO CARACAS WILL GO...? the islands-atolones or through central america and crossing through colombia ?
Or will they hold out a day or two ? Lets say they will fly over more south via maracaibo area !
...I have a magician brother going through to caracas from houston late tonight friday the 3rd. from houston, to get there 6am saturday ? which he booked way ahead of time and before "ernesto" . will they make it through before the storm that is moving fast...?


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Social niceties, such as the giving of flowers, are strong in Hungary, and tie in to other traditions like the Day of the Dead.
Crossing the metro station at Corvin-negyed in Budapest, on our way to meet a friend, my Hungarian partner said, "We should buy her a flower."
The friend was a woman and it struck me as a little odd that my partner would buy flowers for another woman. "This is not strange in Hungary," my partner said.
As is usually the case when we have this kind of conversation, there was the implication that the English are somehow a little less refined than the Hungarians. The longer I live here, the more I think my partner may be right.
It seems to me social rituals count for more in Hungary than they do in many other European countries, certainly the United Kingdom. This is truer nowhere than when it comes to flowers, especially around the time of the Day of the Dead (Halottak napja), on November 2.
I still shudder when I remember buying Chrysanthemums for my partner a few days before the Day of the Dead, the first year we were together in Hungary. I had no idea that Chrysanthemums are pretty much the official death flower in this country.
My journey into the world of Hungarian flower rituals began with Katja Shläfli. Shläfli, who is Swiss, is the founder of Arioso Budapest, the splendid flower and lifestyle shop and café on Király utca in central Budapest.
"A friend suggested I open a flower shop here 15 years ago," she told me, "and I realized there was a real opportunity to do something different from the usual, more chocolate-boxy flowers and arrangements you see in traditional Hungarian flower shops. From the beginning, I knew I had to be different. I had to offer more to the customer in terms of presentation and quality. People love to come into Arioso and choose exactly what they want in a beautiful environment."
Although Shläfli began by bringing in flowers which she would have chosen for the, let's say, more subdued Swiss market, she soon adapted her taste to fit that of Budapest. Today, she buys 80% of her flowers from Hungarian family growers who have begun to grow varieties specially for Arioso, including the subtle, green Alchemilla.
Did Shläfli think there was something different about the Hungarian approach to giving flowers? "There are many flower-giving traditions," she agreed. "Far more than in Switzerland. International Woman's Day is a big deal and men often give flowers to the women in their family and work colleagues. There's Teacher's Day in May and parents also give flowers to their children at the end of the school year. This practice now starts as early as kindergarten. People give flowers on name days. And, of course, there's the Day of the Dead."
Talking to Shläfli, I had the comforting sense that Hungary's floral traditions were somehow sacrosanct. But when I spoke to my partner's florist friend, Erzsébet, I discovered this wasn't the case at all.
Erzsébet, who makes my partner's wreaths, trained for many years to become a florist. While she was still learning, she began teaching floristry to other students. According to Erzsébet, it took her ten years to become a flowermeister or, in her case, flowermeistress.
"In the old times," Erzsébet said, "it was more popular to buy flowers in Hungary. Traditionally, every family gave flowers on special occasions. Now, perhaps because good flowers have become more expensive, people often give chocolates instead. Also, names are changing in Hungary. Not so long ago, flower shops knew that they could sell plenty of flowers on name days because we only had the traditional names – Mária, Katalin, Éva, and so on. Now that people are giving their children all kinds of names, flower shops can't expect to do good business on name days in the way they used to."
Fashions are changing too. "Traditionally, in Hungary, people didn't put flowers in vases so much. They would buy floral arrangements that had already been created. Now people will even bring their own flowers to restaurants for celebrations and all the restaurants do is provide the vases."
What about the Day of the Dead? "It's as popular as ever. The closer we get to it, the harder it becomes to buy good material for wreaths. Everything has sold out."
So why is the Day of the Dead so popular in Hungary?
My partner tells me that the reason the Day of the Dead became such an extraordinary event in Hungary has much to do with the Socialists. Because going to church was frowned upon, Hungarians poured all their innate mysticism into the Day of the Dead, which the authorities couldn't stop.
This is why, in the week leading up to that day, Hungarian graveyards are every bit as weird and wonderful as those of Spain, Mexico and other Latino countries. Despite that the fact that that Hungary is not overwhelmingly Catholic.
I'd say that the Day of the Dead allows all Hungarians to indulge in what I would call their cheerfully innate morbidness. For example, we take a photo of my partner at her father's grave every year. Somewhere, apparently, there's a photograph album of the whole family filled only with pictures taken at various graves over the years.
But even though it's taken me some time to get used to the Hungarian way of death, I think it's wonderful. There's something deeply comforting about communing with the dead as if they were still present, especially in a wintry graveyard at twilight filled with gigantic floral arrangements, ornate wreaths and thousands of flickering candles.


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They're marketing this as YouTube, G Drive, .Mac and Flickr all in one place, which is somewhat accurate, if a bit less on features than each of those web-apps. Following the public launch of the final service in September, access to the new MyFabrik service is priced beginning at 99 cents/month, which includes 1GB of online storage space. Additional storage space may be purchased incrementally for 49 cents per GB.
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Amanda Curtis from Long Island, New York was enjoying a normal morning waiting for her train at the Glen Cove train station when she saw something that took her breath away: a rare quadruple rainbow.
Amanda quickly reached for her phone and snapped a photo of the incredible phenomenon. She shared this photo to her Twitter account where it went viral.
At first people were skeptical about the magical photo, after all where do you find the pot of gold when there are so many different rainbows to follow? In all seriousness, it is very rare to see a quadruple rainbow, which is why some were originally adamant that Amanda used Photoshop or shot the photo through glass to cause the reflection.
In an interview with the Weather Channel Amanda stuck true to her story, saying she took the unaltered photo in the open air. According to Paul Neiman, a research meteorologist at NOAA's Earth System Research Observatory, Amanda is telling the truth and the photo is very real.
Paul Neiman even posted a detailed explanation to his Facebook page explaining how and why quadruple rainbows form. He wrote, "This is an outstanding example of a primary and secondary rainbow (relatively common) occurring together with their reflected-light counterparts (quite rare)."
He goes on to explain in depth how primary and secondary rainbows form, ending with an explanation for the even rarer reflected-light rainbows shown in this photo, "…a large glassy-smooth water surface is required behind the observer. This smooth water surface reflects the sun, such that a second solar light source is generated."
That large glassy body of water is Oyster Bay, located only 2 miles from where the photo was taken.
This reminds us of another rare quadruple rainbow captured back in 2010…


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Do you really believe this? Many of these establishments base their selling philosophy on the premise that most people that buy these diamonds will not have them appraised thereafter. Some may do so only to find out to their dismay that they are not worth twice the price. They usually will do nothing about it except never return for additional purchases. Others—a small percentage—will take them back, and the vendor will give them a refund if they wish. That small percentage will have little effect on the overall scheme of misrepresentation. The purchaser may receive a value commensurate with the purchase price, but this is hardly the "twice the value" bargain price it was purported to be. More times than not, the merchandise is also of inferior quality and misrepresented in that realm as well.
We sometimes fear having an important diamond switched by some unscrupulous jeweler. Many times, sentiment about an engagement ring or family heirloom can be as important as market value. Most jewelers are honest and ethical merchants. Some may charge more than others (sometimes a lot more!), but switching doesn't happen very often—still, it can happen.
To safeguard you from this experience, find a reputable appraiser who can give you a definitive description of your diamonds. This should include the shape, millimeter dimensions, carat weight, color, clarity and cutting grades. The critical element is to have a plotted diagram—a blueprint of the diamond. This will show the internal and external characteristics of the stone—inclusions (size, configuration and location), blemishes, damage and any peculiarities. Having all of this will preclude anyone from possibly substituting your diamond with another.
In addition, if the diamond is ever stolen and recovered by an enforcement agency, you will be able to claim your diamond with this absolute identification; otherwise, it will be auctioned off at their next sale. If you choose not to obtain an appraisal, at least take a close-up photo of all of your valuables.
An American Gem Society Certified Gemologist or Certified Gemologist Appraiser is capable of handling this for you.


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Going into 2018 I had chosen a word to live by...stronger. Well, I never knew when I picked that word what was ahead of me. January is always a big month for me, six years ago on the 16th, the doctors found the mass in my pancreas (thankful for a clear check last week). But… Continue reading Stronger
Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
It's that time of year where we are all trying out the idea of eating healthier and being "better". It can also be the time where all I want to do is sit under a blanket, watch Netflix and shovel warm brownies in. Let's be honest here. But, one cannot do that the entire month… Continue reading Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
New Year, New Arrangement
A New Year means taking down Christmas décor and putting back out my everyday decor. I was ready to take Christmas all down but I knew that my house would be feeling empty. So my first thought was 'what do I need to buy for the house' but instead of going and buying a bunch… Continue reading New Year, New Arrangement


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Make your blog mobile friendly in less than 30 minutes here's how:
You've probably taken the time to set up your blog and get it looking just right only to notice that when you view it on your ipad,android device or mobile phone it is either broken or has a clunky feel to it.
You could say that designing your theme from the start to encompass mobile would be the best approach however it adds a lot of extra time to development and you will need an array of phone devices and tablet's to ensure compatibility.
Well there's a much easier way and I installed 3 plugins that covers the display on Nokia devices , android, iphone and even blackberry devices.
The first plugin is WordPress Mobile Pack this works across all devices allowing you to configure the mobile view in a very detailed way with four colour options , control of sidebar widgets and image shrinking. It delivers a simple theme and you could stop here, but it doesn't make use of the extra screen space you get on a tablet and it's appearance isn't the most appealing.
The second plugin is WPtouch which offers a much more elegant theme with an application feel to it and supports a variety of devices iPhone, iPod touch, Android mobile devices, Palm Pre/Pixi and BlackBerry OS6 mobile devices. It's a well thought out design and comes with some nice touch features and even push notifications.
The last is Onswipe this amazing plugin boasts to make your blog look beautiful on tablet web browsers in under 3 minutes, the display is handled beautifully and there's a number of layouts to choose from allowing a choice of layout for the home page and article pages
Here's how our blog looks using it.
All of these plugins work in perfect harmony and ensure that your blog is viewable and mobile friendly on a broad range of mobile phones and tablets.


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Cougars are back. Run for your lives!
Mountain lions won't attack you, but, still, be very, very afraid
As usual, Facebook got it right: Mountain lions – aka cougars – aka pumas – really are back east of the Mississippi River, specifically Tennessee as confirmed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency information officer Doug Markham. OK, Facebook got it sort of right. That giant-headed black panther your aunt insists her cousin saw in his backyard in North Carolina is a picture of a leopard in Africa. But details, details ….
Read the Nashville Tennessean story here, but ignore the part where it says mountain lions are the largest cats in North America. That would be the jaguar, which can outweigh a mountain lion by a hundred pounds and is still relatively common in Mexico while occasionally venturing into New Mexico and Arizona because of America's porous borders.
Donald Trump will not only build a wall to keep jaguars out, he'll make them pay for it. Trump 2016!
Anyway, back to cougars: Trail cameras caught the cat in three western Tennessee counties, and the TWRA has launched a page called "Cougars in Tennessee" to educate the public about the return of this majestic animal, which almost never attacks people, to its natural habit. Of course, that will do nothing to prevent mass hysteria about the danger of mountain lions or keep hunters from being pissed they can't shoot them.


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ISLAMABAD, Sept 27 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Tuesday called on religious scholars from all schools of thought to work for the promotion of inter-faith harmony, and defeat of sectarianism and extremism.
Talking to a delegation of Markazi Imam Hussain Council led by Dr Ghazanfar Mehdi here, the minister said Islam is a religion of peace and peaceful coexistence. The Islamic scholars of the past and Sufi saints, he said, spread the message of love and tolerance, and due to their efforts people of the sub-continent embraced Islam.
The scourges of terrorism and sectarianism could be defeated by following their teachings, he added.
The minister said promotion of sectarian harmony in the country was need of the hour. Enemies of Pakistan were hatching conspiracies to divide the nation on sectarian lines, but Pakistanis were united to thwart their nefarious designs, he added.
He said,"We have to make Pakistan a state as envisioned by the Quaid-i-Azam, where there is respect for one another's beliefs and where there is tolerance and no division on the basis of religious and sectarian beliefs."
The minister said foolproof security measures would be taken throughout the country during Muharram-ul-Haram to observe it with complete respect and reverence.
The members of the delegation assured their full support to the government in wiping out the scourges of terrorism and sectarianism from the country.
The delegation included Sahibzada Mujtaba Farooq Gul Badshah of Morra Sharif, Allama Syed Izhar Bukhari, Zaildar Syed Ahsan Shah, Allama Azmatullah Sultan, Sahibzada Umar Farooq, Sheikh Mazhar Ali, Allama Salim Haidri, Sahibzada Syed Mehmood Ahmed, Syed Mati-ul-Hasnain Sherazi, Tariq Manzoor Tariq, Pasture Pervaiz Yaqoob, Pundit Channa Lal, Allama Zahid Abbas Kazmi and Ahsan Lodhi.


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Like all HUGE conventions, trade shows, etc., sometimes there's just too much competition & not enough return on an escort's investment to advertise more & travel to the city where the convention is being held.
Yes the Republican National Convention offers a high end pool of potential customers, but unless you are well known, high end & know how to attract these types of customers, the expense may not be worth it.
Of course if you live in the city, this is a bonus for you.
Either way you need to make sure your site reflects the keywords needed to draw in the potential customers who want to see escorts.
High-End Escorts Expect Big Business During the RNC
"Fifty-thousand people are expected to pour into Tampa for the Republican National Convention. By day, they're expected to attend meetings, patronize shops, and fill restaurants. By night, high-end escorts hope some convention goers will be spending …"
If you are an independent escort & you have the the extra money for the investment to to travel to where the RNC is being held, I say go for it. Just make sure you understand you need to be the type they are looking for & SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN.
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Year Nineteen: I've replaced every square foot of the house and nothing leaks anymore, but a portal to hell has opened in the basement.
Year Nineteen: I've replaced every square foot of the house and nothing leaks anymore, but a portal to hell has opened in the basement.
I bought an older house with many quirks. Some of which I knew about when I bought it; some I have stumbled upon while living there. While I have done a great deal of work to the house, most of it has been improvements that didn't need to happen for the house to be liveable. The roof was old and not properly constructed. For what that job entailed, I don't feel like I paid too much for it. The latest issue sucks, but it happened after only paying $230 for a fix to something that was 50 years old. The guy who did it will make it right. I'm just frustrated at the situation.
I'd call it a money pit if I kept finding new things to fix every time I turned around. That's not the case. I'm fixing up issues here and there, but those types of issues happen in every home.
There are other things weighing on me that make this situation seem worse than it is. I'll write up that whole thing some other time when I feel like peering down that rabbit hole. In very, very short, my parents are lunatics, assholes, and overgrown children and it sucks that sometimes the children of these types of people have to reign them in and explain that their behavior is unacceptable.
While in addition to making my job-hopping easier, this is the other reason I've never owned a house. The amount of time I see my parents, friends and indeed all homeowners spending on their homes instead of, you know, enjoying their lives is amazing.
And I'm a prime example now,what with living with the girlfriend. Instead of spending yesterday's sunny weather laying in our hammock, Kelly and I replaced a rotten fence post, replaced rotten boards, planted the garden, picked up dogshit and weeded flower beds. This is why I don't play Eve anymore
How many times must this fool die?
I'm really liking my condo right now. Mortgage + HOA fees still comes out to less than I'd pay to rent a place like this, and I'm building equity, and I don't have a landlord, and I don't have to fix the roof/fence/exterior surface, mow the lawns, trim the bushes, or resurface the driveway? Sign me up!
Ok, I wanna play. Keep in mind this happened during the first month of me quitting chewwing tobacco:
Client - I think you missed something on my State taxes.
Me - Oh, what is that?
Client - I never had social security withheld from my wages while working, I was a State employee.
ME - Yes, that actually makes a difference on you State taxes regarding retirement being exempt.
ME - Since I now know this, I'll probably need to amend 2012 as well.
Client - This is riduclous, how could you not know this.
ME - Ummm, you have been a client since 2008, but were already retired then, sooooo how would I have known what your W-2 looked like before that?
Client - You should have KNOWN!!!!!
ME - Not really, Michigan teachers have SS taken out, so if California teachers don't I need to be told, since you are the ONLY retired California teacher I work with, you know, since this is Michigan........
Clinet - YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN
ME - {nic rage is in full effect} so you want me to be a psychic, AND a CPA, is that what you are asking?
Client - I don't like your tone
ME - Please find another accountant next year
Client - ummmm, ok
Too much rage, I could have probably saved a decent tax client, but button pushing in March is never a good idea.
Odds are, anything I say here is NSFW.
I love when blatantly moronic customers and clients get put in their places.
I still have to be creative when telling people off.
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If you think it is the customer's "job" to know how to change the oil, build the roof, handle the taxes, before they pay someone else to do it, you're placing the burden of expertise on the wrong individual.
I agree that I should have kept my mouth shut and kept the client, and in the future when I see a 1099-R from a different state I will ask an appropriate question, but the fact still remains I am not psychic, and not trained in how the rest of the 49 state pay their teachers. 95% of the 350+ tax returns I see annually are Michigan citizens, with Michigan income.
And since the topic is about anger, and I am dick and an asshole, every once in awhile it's kinda cool to unload and fire a client who is kind of a dick and an asshole. I cost my company a $250 annual fee, but once it was done I felt pretty good about it - call it cheap therapy. Call it my life without nicotine stance - I'll be a marginally nice person if someone is nice and or cool, but to the other folks who are dicks like me it's on, no more nicotine crutch to take the edge off.
Odds are, anything I say here is NSFW.
The birth father of my older kids calls and asks his youngest (1 month from being 18) to call the county and say that he (i.e. the 17 yo) drove his truck into a ditch at 5 AM and left it there. This is because said truck has the kid's name on the title, but has no insurance, and their father has no license (because it got taken away).
Who the fuck does that?
Obviously I counseled him against that. He doesn't need whatever crap he'd be put through for fleeing an accident, no insurance, etc. And if he did lie and got caught, it would be worse.
Not to mention that the truck was parked almost 3 hours away from us at said asshole's house. I should have had my 17 yo transfer the truck back over when he took it up there months ago. But really... who?
Okay, so asshat called back and is going to try something else first, but asking my son (his son) to take the fall is apparently still on the table.
I am so telling my wife about this...


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Cracking video of a helicopter rescue just as the fishing boat sinks, BBC link shows the sinking and helicopter rescue, the others only the helicopter rescue. All rescued. The vessel started shipping water and could not be prevented from foundering as the water level increased. Scary stuff!
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Over the last weekend we completed our latest dog friendly hike. This was, by far, the most scenic and secluded trail that we have hiked so far and it was located off of Trabuco Creek Road in Trabuco Canyon, CA. There are a few different trails here, but we chose a decent 5.4 mile out and back trail called Trabuco Canyon Trail. Now, before we get to the actual hike, there are a few things you need to know to prepare for this hike.
The first, and most important, is that you need to purchase an Adventure Pass parking permit which needs to be displayed on any car entering the dirt road area. You can get these Adventure Passes at most sporting goods shops like Big 5 or Dick's. You can either purchase a single day pass for $5, or opt for the yearly pass for $30. We ended up going to our local Big 5 and picking the day pass. If I knew how much I was going to like the area, I probably would have purchased the yearly pass upfront. The daily pass is very simple to use, like a lottery scratcher ticket, you just scratch off the month and date that you are hiking and then just leave it visible in your car. This ability to chose which day the pass will be used will allow you to pick the pass up a few days before the hike, which will give you one less thing to do on the actual day of the hike. The second thing you need to be prepare for before taking this hike is the 3 miles of dirt road that is full of pot holes, and rocks that you will need to travel on to get to the trailhead. I highly recommend a SUV or a truck for this road, but 4 wheel drive is not a requirement and we managed just fine in Kelly's Mercury Mariner SUV.
So back to the actual trip. It took us approximately 35 minutes to get to the end of the paved road from our apartment in Fountain Valley. At the end of the paved road, there is a small dirt parking lot that you can park in if you, and a couple friends, all want to carpool once you get to the dirt road. This will save you some money on having to buy multiple adventure passed for each car.
Once you hit the dirt road, you will travel a little over 3 miles before you get to the trailhead. There are a few parking areas available as you are driving down the road. The correct parking lot will be located right after you pass the Trabuco Canyon volunteer fire station. Make sure you put your parking pass up before leaving the car. From the parking lot, the trailhead will be on the right hand side, here is a picture of the trailhead entrance:
The first section of the trail will be on a gravel and dirt road. Once you reach the end of this road, you will finally start getting onto actual hiking trails.
As you start the hike the first major point of interest will be an old rusted car that was abandoned her a long time ago. We stopped to check it out and take some pictures…
After a few minutes at this site we continued on. The second point of interest was shortly after the rusted car on your left hand side. You will know you have found it when you see bars on the side of the mountain covering an entrance to an abandoned mine. It isn't that impressive because you cant really see much but still something worth investigating.
The rest of the hike out was full of tree groves, meadows, and everything in-between. This area is very secluded and I never heard a sound from the city life the entire hike. If you are looking for some seclusion and peace and quite this is a prefect hike for you. This hike consists of very flat terrain so it is great for beginners. We reached our turn back point where the trail intersects another trail and you are forced to go either left or right. If you are really looking for a challenge, you could continue on the new trail which can take you an additional 5-20 miles. We figured we would save those hikes for a day when we were more prepared. At the turn around point, we took a break to take in the scenery and to give the dogs some water before we started the hike back.
As you can see this is by fair the most scenic and secluded hike that I have reviews in the OC area so far. You can bet that I will be back out here very soon starting on a different trail. Overall, this hike was scenic, easy, and family friendly. The only two cautions I have for you about this area are as follows:
1) There have been sighting of rattlesnakes in this area year round, especially at dawn and dusk so be cautious of where you, and your dog, are sniffing around.
2) Poison oak has been found in this area. Please keep your dogs on a leash so that you can keep them, and yourself, safe and itch free.
Other than that, I highly recommend this hike for anyone looking to experience the outdoors in their own backyard. Here are a few more pictures from the hike, enjoy!


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Courtesy of AFT – American Flat Track
Program to offer helmets and contingency cash to AFT Singles riders in 2018
On behalf of James Rispoli Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 8, 2018) – Arai Helmet Americas, a leader in motorcycle helmet technology and a company where "experience makes the difference," is proud to partner with Western Florida-based MyDigitalListing.com to support American Flat Track's AFT Singles class.
The program will solicit applications and choose 10 qualified AFT Singles riders to receive $250 from MyDigitalListing.com along with a custom original-series designed Arai Corsair X Helmet. These riders will also qualify for Arai's contingency program, which pays $300 to win, $200 for second, and $100 for third at each AFT Singles race.
The collaboration was pieced together by James "the Rocket" Rispoli, who recently signed with Arai Helmet Americas. The former 2-time AMA Supersport champion, runner-up AMA Pro Singles rider, and AMA Land Speed record holder is currently racing in the British Superbike Series and has just returned from Valentino Rossi's flat track ranch as one of two Americans invited to race Vale's prestigious, 100-kilometer event.
"I am really excited to partner with Arai," Rispoli says. "It's full circle for me, as Arai was the first helmet I ever wore. I am also truly grateful to be able to give back to the American Flat Track community with 10 Corsair X helmets. Flat track racing has given me so much in my life, so it was an easy decision to get involved. I can't wait to see all the Arai- and MyDigitalListing-painted helmets at Daytona. I'm really excited!"
Brian Weston, Managing Director, Arai Helmet Inc., had this to say: "It gives Arai Americas great pleasure to partner with James. He is an accomplished rider, businessman and personality, and someone that believes strongly in our product. James created this opportunity and brought his personal sponsor MyDigitalListing.com, and we are excited to get the program up and running for the first event in Daytona."
How to Enter
Send your race results from the 2017 season, along with your schedule for 2018, to email@example.com. Include a paragraph on why you feel you should be chosen to represent Arai and MyDigitalListing.com in the AFT Singles class.
About MyDigitalListing.com
MyDigitalListing.com is a PinkJennifer.com Real Estate Team Affiliate that is a full digital resource. The service significantly reduces the fees for marketing and selling your home. Conventional Commission fees for home listings are 6%, while modern digital commission fees for MyDigitalListing.com listings are just 4%. On a $250,000 home sale the listing home owner saves a minimum of $5,000. MyDigitalListing.com excels in the new digital economy, and it all starts with Trust, Intelligence, Personalization, Speed and Scale.
About Arai Helmet, Inc.
Founded by a motorcycle enthusiast and still run by motorcycle enthusiasts, the Arai family shares its passion for quality and excellence with all motorcyclists as well as motor sports enthusiasts around the world.
Get your tickets for the opening round of the 2018 American Flat Track season – the Bigger, Better and Faster Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys at DAYTONA on March 15, 2018, at Daytona International Speedway. General Admission tickets start at just $30, and are on sale now via the Speedway's website at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2018/DAYTONA-TT/DAYTONA-TT.aspx.
About American Flat Track:
American Flat Track is the world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.


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Tie-dye paper was one of the first crazy-idea-craft-projects Alison and I ever did together. You can read about our mishaps and crafty shenanigans from that day here.
We learned a lot from that day back in 2011 and have been making tie-dye paper ever since. We love using it to make tissue paper flowers, to wrap gifts, and even to glue into pages of journals. This tutorial will walk you through how to successfully tie-dye tissue paper (because believe me it's actually a little tricky).
Supplies Needed
• White tissue paper
• Liquid watercolors
• Plastic cups
• Paper towels
Step 1. Fold Your Paper
This is the basic folding technique for tie-dye paper. First you fold it accordion style, back and forth until you have one long rectangle.
Then fold the bottom right corner to the left edge to make a triangle. Continue turning and pressing until you have one large triangle.
Repeat this folding process for as many sheets of tissue you'd like to tie-dye.
Step 2: Dye Your Paper
First you want to prep your dyeing area. I like to use a large baking sheet lined with paper towels as a work surface. First pour the liquid watercolor into the plastic cups or bowls.
Then begin dipping the corners of the folded triangle into the different colors. You'll want to hold the paper in the dye for a few seconds to allow the watercolor to soak into the folded paper.
I like to dip my paper into three different colors (one for each corner of the triangle). Once you're done dying, place it on the paper towel and let dry completely.
You may be like me, and not have the patience to wait until the paper is completely dry before unfolding, but if you try to unfold wet tissue paper it WILL tear. So keep calm and wait it out.
Once your triangles are completely dry, carefully unfold the tissue. You can use a warm iron to flatten the paper completely and remove some of the creases from folding.
Some Tips
• Tissue – I originally tried using tissue paper from the Dollar Tree and didn't get the best results. The watercolor had trouble soaking into the tissue. So next I tried some tissue from my local craft store and had much better results. I guess some tissue paper is less absorbent? If you don't get the results you like, simply try another brand.
• Liquid watercolor – can be difficult to find. I found the Artist's Loft brand bottles at Michael's in the art supply section of the store. Alison also recommends using Blick Liquid Watercolors.
• For a fast dry, set your oven to it's lowest setting and place your paper towel lined baking tray in the oven for approx. 10 minutes.


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Orlando City Draws 1-1 Against New York City FC
By Orlando City Communications // February 23, 2015
'I'm very pleased with where we are'
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – The Lions' took on fellow expansion team New York City FC for the first time in the opening match of the 12th annual Carolina Cup Challenge, providing a preview of their Major League Soccer (MLS) home-opener at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8, 2015.
Tickets are available online at OrlandoCitySC.com or via phone at 855-ORL-CITY.
Both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling fixture in Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.
A full house of over 5,000 including a strong contingent of Orlando City supporters watched team captain Kaká score the first goal of the match in the 31st minute, but New York City FC's David Villa set up Khiry Shelton's goal in the second half to level the score-line.
"I think the fact that we've had a lot of hype for the two clubs has been really good," said Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath.
"Our team put out a really good effort and defended the ball well. We still have a lot of work to do, but overall I'm very pleased with where we are three weeks out of the first game of the season."


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The History of UK Stamp Prices
A sophisticated system such as the Royal Mail may seem like a modern invention but in actual fact the humble stamp dates back 174 years! Far from being a product of recent times, the stamp and postage system has been in place since the 19th century. The idea of being able to send items across the country to each other was introduced for the first time by King Henry VIII, an innovation of his reign which has stood the test of time. The stamp was originally launched in 1840 following the major reform, with the famous Penny Black being the very first postage stamp issued in the UK.
Why were stamps introduced for mail?
Up until the invention of the postage stamp in 1840, there was no easy way to track the cost of the mailing system in the UK and the early system suffered from corruption and refusal from recipients to pay for the post being delivered. By introducing a postage stamp with a clear cost association, the Royal Mail could now track costs, but also force senders to pay up front for postage and also consider the cost implications of what they were sending. The new postage system helped to make the postal delivery system far more efficient and also increased the amount of post being sent, with figures showing that before 1840 an average of 76 million letters were being sent, compared with a staggering 350 million being sent by 1850!
The postage stamp also served as proof that a letter had been sent through the Royal Mail system, to prevent any corruption. Each stamp was designed to bear the image of the current reigning monarch, making it almost impossible for people to replicate.
How have the prices of stamps changed?
In 1840, there were was only one postal service and a pre-paid envelope cost one shilling (12 old pence) which would be equivalent to around five pence today. However, today there are a range of postal options, which vary in price depending upon the level of service you choose, from first class to second class for both parcels and letters.
Changes as of April 2014
With the latest Royal Mail stamp price increases, as of April 2014 it will cost you as much as 53 pence for a second-class stamp and as much as 62 pence to send a letter first class, which is an increase of 416% from what it originally cost!
However, the postage stamp has been mainly superseded now as many businesses have found it more cost effective to use franking machines to send their post and even couriers for parcels. For larger consumer mailings, many businesses now choose to use mailing houses like Baker Goodchild. The Royal Mail has certainly advanced and changed dramatically since its introduction in 1516, with it now being easier than ever to send mail throughout the UK as well as internationally.


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Only a week until Pisa Book Festival! After a successful kick-off of the CELA festivaltour at Hay Festival Segovia in Spain, six new duo's of emerging writers and emerging translators will travel to Italy to take the stage at our second stop.
Pisa Book Festival is one of the largest and most dynamic book festivals in Italy and is dedicated to Italian independent publishing houses. Every Autumn it brings to Pisa publishers, writers, translators, illustrators, Italian and foreign artists. This year, the festival draws special attention to Spain and it's publishing industry for the Guest of Honor Country programme with special events dedicated to the literature of the country.
On Friday 9 November, at 6 in the evening, writer Andrei Crăciun (Romania) and translator Maria Alampi (Italy), writer Joost Oomen (the Netherlands) and translator Antonio De Sortis (Italy), and writer Mariana Torres (Spain) and translator Valeria Parlato (Italy) will talk with literary professional Beatrice Bellina about their work and bridging the gaps between European makers and the public, and there will be a live performance by Luca Murphy and Vanni Santoni.
On Saturday 10 November, at 4 in the afternoon, writer Maud Vanhauwaert (Belgium) and translator Antonio De Sortis, writer José Gardeazabal (Portugal) and translator Francesca Leotta and writer Roberto Osa (Spain) and translator Valeria Parlato (Italy) will be on stage with literary professional Beatrice Bellina. Luca Murphy and Luca Ricci will also give a live performance.
That's not all: on Saturday 10 November you can also meet two of our Spanish writers in the video room! Mariana Torres will be there at 10.00 am and you can meet Roberto Osa at 11.00 am.
CELA (Connecting Emerging Literary Artists) offers a European context to a new generation of writers, translators and literary professionals. Starting in September 2018, the CELA artists take stages all across Europe to sit side by side on stage, revealing the joys, and sorrows, of telling the same story differently. After Pisa Book Festival, different duo's take the stage at Wintertuinfestival (The Netherlands), Tinto no Branco - Festival Literario (Portugal), Passa Porta Festival (Belgium), Lev - Literature em Viagem (Portugal) and Book Fest (Romania)
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10 Ways to Display Bedroom Frames
You can display bedroom frames in many different ways. Check out these photos to get ideas for your own bedroom.
Keep in mind: Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links.
November 25, 2014
Crisp and Clean
Family photos as well as fine-art prints in numerous black frames give this guest bedroom a crisp, clean look.
Black-and-White Prints
The artwork in these black frames is a mixture of different shapes and it complements the bold green wall.
A Wall of Frames
Display several frames in a random pattern to cover up a bedroom wall.
A Personal Touch
A single framed photo is all you need to add a subtle personal touch to a room.
An Over-the-Bed Frame
Hanging a large frame over the bed creates a pleasant focal point.
A Classic Look
The row of neutral-colored frames gives a classic look to this bedroom.
Making a Connection
The placement of this framed photo connects the two beds together and elongates the bedroom.
Detailed Framing
Adding trim to the wall is an inexpensive way to add detail to frames.
Clutter Free and Sophisticated
Place frames on a floating shelf to keep a clutter free look in a bedroom. Photo courtesy of South Shore Furniture.
A Dramatic Statement
The gold frame above the bed stands out in this neutral room, creating a dramatic focal point.


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All are welcome to gather with us for quilting, crocheting, knitting and other handiwork every Tuesday morning from 9:00 – 11:45 am. We take a break for 20 minutes at 10:00 am for tea/coffee and a chat.
Quilts are made for charities and we take orders for quilting tops.
For more information, please contact the Church office at 519-653-3323.
From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesday morning, men of the parish gather at the church to work on minor repairs and fix-ups, and a time of fellowship. These 'church mice' are also involved in larger projects that occur from time to time.


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Do you really want what you say you want?
It may sound like a weird question, but time and time again when working with clients I encounter the same situation.
They come to me with a specific objective in mind and after some introspective work, they realize that their objective is off.
They do not want what that say they want.
They want what they believe they need to have in order to be in the position to get what they truly dream of.
Instead of saying they want to vacation in a luxurious villa in the tropics, they will say:
– 'I want X amount of euros/dollars/pounds' which is what they believe the dream vacation will cost.
Or instead of saying:
– 'I want a partner who shares my dreams and aspirations', they will say: 'I want to meet a doctor' because they believe a doctor has the socio-economic status that matches their aspirations.
However does having the money or having the right job title guarantee that the experience will live up to their expectations?
And more importantly, are these really the only (or the best) ways these experiences could be acquired?
Probably not!
In other words, could they be putting unnecessary conditions to their happiness?
And could you be making your life harder than necessary?
It's very likely.
1. Delayed happiness.
We've all meet the stereotypical workaholic who is so busy making a living that s/he doesn't have a life.
Traditionally, ambitious men were the ones stealing the show, working long hours, missing their children's birthdays and their wedding anniversaries.
They would usually wake up one day realizing that they had missed every important landmarks of their lives and that they didn't even know their children who actually hated him.
Often the wake-up call would be a health or marital crisis.
Now that we're more advanced, women have joined the insanity.
We now also enjoy the benefits of excessive stress, alienated children and heart-attacks.
You've probably heard a hyper-driven Superwoman say:
– 'If I only I could get this bonus things would be amazing.'
– 'If I could make partner my life would be perfect.'
– 'If I could buy those shoes, I would be so happy.'
Except that it doesn't work this way.
Promotions have a funny way of bringing more workload.
Bonuses tend to bring more expenses.
And new shoes always seem to call for new outfits.
The uphill battle never ends and happiness is always delayed.
And the reason for this is simple, what you chase eludes you.
2. The hack: happiness first!
We've all been confronted with a clingy, creepy, desperate suitor trying to win our favors.
You know what normally happens: the more he pursues us, the more creeped out we get, the more we avoid him, and the more intense he is.
It's a vicious circle.
He might actually be a great guy but his desperate attempts are a strong repellent.
Well, this principle is actually true for other aspects of your life.
The longing, the desperation you feel when you pursue anything actually pushes it away.
It can be a promotion, a raise, a partner.
The same rule applies.
This is why you must be happy first.
It may sound self-indulgent or lazy but it's a actually a hack which will save you tons of unnecessary struggle and hard-work.
First, when you make happiness a priority you don't allow killjoys in your life.
You don't fall for the trap of the promotion that boosts your ego but drowns you in an unwanted workload.
You don't allow yourself to fall out of balance and settle for objectives that look good on paper but kill your soul.
The promotion may pay for the vacation, but if it means been glued to your cellphone the whole time listening to annoying clients, it doesn't sound so great anymore.
By making happiness a priority, it becomes obvious that while the promotion may get you the money, it will not give you the relaxing vacation you dream of.
It makes it clear that you need a more thorough plan.
Second, happiness brings more happiness.
It is becoming more known that what you focus on expands in your life.
By focusing on your happiness, you place yourself in a virtuous cycle that will bring you more happiness.
By being happy, you're resonating with experiences that bring you more happiness.
And these experience are magnetically attracted to you.
Therefore, instead of going on a string a dates with a bunch of boring doctors, you could invest more time being involved in your favorite hobbies and randomly meet someone who shares your passions and is a much better match for you.
Or through being more engaged in your network you could do a favor for someone who would invite you to house-sit their caribbean property to thank you.
There are so many ways your dreams can become a reality, being happy helps you draw the best ones.Being happy is a success hack: it attract more reasons to be happy. Click To Tweet
You probably need much less than you think to lead the life you want.
Don't delay your happiness to a random point in the hypothetical future, make it a priority now!
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Amanda Gorman was named the first national youth poet laureate. According to Poets & Writers magazine, April 2017 issue, "The unprecedented title, to be awarded annually, honors a teen poet who demonstrates extraordinary literary talent and a proven record of community engagement and youth leadership".
"For Gorman, poetry and civic outreach aren't separate interests. The Harvard University freshman knows firsthand that creative writing can build confidence and a sense of community among young people whose voices are often underrepresented in mainstream dialogue. In 2016, she founded One Pen One Page, a nonprofit organization that provides an 'online platform and creative writing programs for student storytellers to change the world'. She continues to serve as the organization's executive director."
Gorman's own writing often addresses the intersections of race, feminism and adolescence, as well as the changing landscape of her native Los Angeles. For both her poetry and her advocacy, Gorman has been recognized by Forbes, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the YoungArts Foundation and the OZY Genius Awards. "For me, being able to stand on a stage as a spoken word poet, as someone who overcame a speech impediment, as the descendent of slaves who would have been prosecuted for reading and writing, I think it really symbolizes how–by pursuing a passion and never giving up–you can go as far as your wildest dreams," said Gorman at the ceremony (last month).
"This (award) represents such a significant moment because never (in my opinion) have the arts been more important than now."
"I am so grateful to be part of this cohort of young creatives who are taking up their pens to have a voice for what is right and what is just," Gorman said in her acceptance speech. "I don't just want to write—I want to do right as well."


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I'm on the last of my bottled teas from Honest Tea! The final tea is this Heavenly Lemon Tulsi Rama Herbal Tea. I've tried tulsi rama on the show before, so I'm not foreign to it. Let's see how Honest Tea's take on it tastes!
I'm a fan! You do get that distinct basil flavor of the tulsi rama, but the lemon inclusions give a nice counterbalance to that sharp, savory coolness of the tulsi rama. I'd wager it doesn't even need to be sweetened, but the little bit of sugar in here does help tie all the flavors together. Nice!


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Customers include some of Australia's largest financial institutions and a number of multinational organizations.
iLearning PLUS assists financial services clients with their regulatory and organizational compliance requirements, both from an access and a tracking/reporting perspective.
This is supported by integration with Australian Securities & Investment Commission's (ASIC) qualifications tracking and competency/Continued Professional Education (CPE) requirements.
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Phelps Media Group is pleased to announce the addition of their most recent client, New Hope LLC. Top professionals Christopher Payne and David Belford have trained some of the country's top show hunters, adding numerous accolades to their already impressive record. Payne and Belford have become an unstoppable force in the equestrian sport, earning top honors at the nations most prestigious horse shows. Their impressive record extended into this year's Indoor circuit, capturing wins across the board.
Chris Payne guided Susan Moriconi's Lugano to top ribbons throughout the Green Conformation Hunter division at all three of the prestigious Indoor shows-Capital Challenge, Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the Alltech National Horse Show-eventually earning a trifecta of reserve championships.
This was Payne's first year showing Lugano. The grey gelding took the Kentucky Summer Series by storm, and although this was his first time at Indoors, he truly blossomed and approached each show with a true professionalism.
"Lugano is a wonderful horse, he is so straightforward," Payne described. "This year he was just starting out, he never experienced the Pre-Greens, and he has continued to progressively get better and better. I was so happy with how he has handled the year, and then winning throughout Indoors-he is just a constant professional."
Payne also captured the First Year Green Reserve Championship with Revealed, owned by Julie Holzberger of Fairfield, OH, at the Alltech National Horse Show. The bay gelding rode to three second place ribbons over fences, securing the coveted title.
Revealed, this time with Julie Holzberger in the irons showcased their talent during the $10,000 North American League Adult Hunter Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. This was the first year Holzberger competed in the Final, and her first time at Harrisburg. The pair stole the show during their first round with the high score of 87 points out of a field of 28 entrants. Their second round was scored at 81.5, and they continued to hold the lead with an overall score of 168.500. They led the victory gallop, emerging as the champions.
"The trick at Indoors and NAL Finals is to keep your composure and rely on the structure and riding that you know, and let that produce the course," Payne stated. "I think you need to have some nerves out there, but the trick is balancing your nerves so that it helps versus hinders your ride. Julie is an amazing rider, and has a very talented horse. It was a fantastic win for the two of them."
College student Sarah Sturges and her own talented One Shot, rode to the top of the pinnings in the Amateur-Owner 18-35 3'3″ Hunter division at the Capital Challenge, capturing reserve championship. Sturges piloted her 'Steady Eddy' to the championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, as well as taking the championship at the Alltech National Horse Show.
"It's funny, One Shot was originally brought to the barn by David, and he was not intended for me. I rode him and it was an instant click, he trusted me right away," Sturges smiled. "In the ring, he is all about business. I have gone so far with him, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to continue to show him and move up with him to the 3'6″ division. I couldn't have asked for a better horse, or a better program to help us grow."
"I have had a great year, the customers have been amazing-buying wonderful horses, allowing me to show them-and it means a lot to me to have the great customers behind me," Payne explained. "It is also amazing to see the talent in each one of my customers, and I look forward to seeing them continue to progress during the Winter Equestrian Festival."
The team at New Hope LLC will take some time to recuperate before traveling to Wellington for the Winter Equestrian Festival. Christopher Payne and David Belford work out of New Hope LLC in Cincinnati, OH. The pair has consistently earned championships at the nations top horse shows. Their inspiring program has helped transform horses, as well as develop some of the sports top riders and trainers.
Photos Courtesy of Kendall Bierer and Al Cook Photography. These photographs may only be used in relation to this Phelps Media Group press release.


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Bella Trio Day Spa & Salon has a wonderful hair salon and full service spa in South Durham – in the Sutton Station shopping center. It is one of the nicest spas in the Triangle Area, and we at team Heart of NC Weddings have experienced everything there – from mani-pedis, to hair cuts, and spa treatments. Bella Trio Studio, is located in downtown Durham at American Tobacco Campus. This is a hair studio that also offers nail services, massages, & facial treatments.
Bella Trio offers a wide variety of services to help brides & grooms look and feel their best on their special day. When it comes to having hair and makeup perfect, brides can count on their professional stylists to help achieve the look they want. Their stylists have been featured in Heart of NC Weddings magazine, and they know what it takes to get each client looking picture perfect! They offer hair and make-up services either in or on location for everyone's convenience.
All of Bella Trio specialists encourage each client to take a proactive approach to skin, hair and nail care by scheduling monthly facials, manicures and pedicures well in advance of your wedding day. Their therapists also advise regular massage therapy to help maintain a sense of calm and balance during this potentially stressful process.
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Lords of the gourd compete for Punkin Chunkin honors
With teams using more than 100 unique apparatuses to launch globular projectiles a half-mile or more, the 27th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin event is our pick as November's Weird Festival of the Month.
- Airports, airlines work hard to return your lost items
- Expert: Tourist hordes threaten Sistine Chapel's art
- MGM Grand wants Las Vegas guests to Stay Well
- Report: Airlines collecting $36.1B in fees this year
- Lords of the gourd compete for Punkin Chunkin honors
Not only was our flight from JFK to the Caribbean two days after the blizzard that crippled the Northeast, but according to the American Airlines website at 6 a.m. Tuesday, it was on time and had been assigned a gate.Story: N.Y.-area airports running (mostly) on time Story: Stuck on the tarmac: Headaches begin at landing
We were headed to the tiny island of Grand Turk and Bohio Resort for some scuba diving. Turks and Caicos is known for their spectacular reefs and my daughter Mel had been diligently completing the required online course and hoped to join us as certified divers this trip.
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Lords of the gourd compete for Punkin Chunkin honors
With teams using more than 100 unique apparatuses to launch globular projectiles a half-mile or more, the 27th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin event is our pick as November's Weird Festival of the Month.
- Airports, airlines work hard to return your lost items
- Expert: Tourist hordes threaten Sistine Chapel's art
- MGM Grand wants Las Vegas guests to Stay Well
- Report: Airlines collecting $36.1B in fees this year
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But I was celebrating too soon. Just before we arrived at Kennedy, I got a message from American Airlines that our flight had been cancelled. (Why we didn't get the message four hours ahead, as we'd requested, I don't know).
JFK was a mess. Two days after the blizzard struck and a day after the snow ended, unplowed snow and slush piled up in the gutters of the departure lane. Inside, stranded travelers were were still dozing on cots. There were long lines everywhere but no one from either the airline or the airport directing the traffic. Without a lot of questions it was impossible to tell which line to enter. There were hundreds of people in line for "rescheduled flights" but only three agents at the counter.Video: Northeast struggles to dig out of blizzard mess (on this page)
That's because airline staff couldn't get through the snow to the airport, explained American Airlines spokesman Edward Martelle, when I reached him several hours later. At the same time, American had canceled nearly 1,300 flights in the past three days and getting passengers and planes moving again after a monster snow storm is no easy task — especially when so many senior people are on vacation, Martelle acknowledged.
Timing couldn't have been worse with heavily booked holiday flights, senior staff on vacation and a monster storm that derailed all travel- subway, bus, commuter railroad, especially in New York . "Everything that could go wrong did go wrong in a two day period," Martelle said.
Reservations reported that call volume was up 220 percent. "We're sorry," Martelle said. "Passengers have to be patient" (which is almost word-for-word what a testy Mayor Michael Bloomberg said at a press conference when reporters asked why so many streets were still unplowed).Slideshow: The East Coast digs out (on this page)
It's not that easy to "be patient" when you feel powerless — and trapped by an ineffective system offering little to no information to deal with.
"We waited on one line for hours only to be told to go to another line," Meihua Chen, a graduate student trying to get home to Taiwan from the University of Pennsylvania, told me. "It's like being in a disaster movie." She and her two companions had been trying to get to the West Coast for two days to catch a flight home to Hong Kong.
I waited in a line that went nowhere for more than an hour while on hold with American Airlines only to be told we couldn't get out of New York until Saturday. Unless that changes, we'll have to cancel the trip.Interactive: Top travel stories of 2010 (on this page)
Everyone around us had similar tales of woe. "This should be a happy holiday but it is our first trip to the U.S. and a really bad memory," sighed Livia Sui.
I met families who had been waiting overnight just for a flight to Orlando and others trying to get to the West Coast to connect to Australia and Asia. "No one seems to have very good information," said Brazilian Marcio Guth, trying to get to Los Angeles with his wife and 11-year-old daughter.
That's an understatement. I can understand the logistical nightmare this storm presented. I can understand the airlines' difficulty grappling with the situation. I can appreciate the quagmire of the monster storm hitting at a peak travel period when flights are booked or over-booked so that cancellations mean travelers get stranded for days rather than hours.Interactive: Powerful winter storm bears down on North East coast (on this page)
What I can't understand is why they weren't more prepared. After all, we were bombarded with constant news updates of the storm-to-come.
And I can't understand why there isn't more help and information for stranded travelers. Why can't the airlines — and the airports for that matter — get together and provide more real time information, particularly with modern technology and tools like the internet. Travelers should not have to wait and wait and wait just to be told to wait again. "We don't know anyone here and we don't know where to go," said Meihua Chen. "It seems unreasonable to have to wait for a week just to leave here!"
American Airlines' Martelle acknowledged that because the storm was an "act of God," the airlines aren't on the hook for hotels, meals, missed international flights or, as was the case with people I was chatting with in line, missed tours already paid for elsewhere in the country.Interactive: Wild Nor'easter (on this page)
If you have travelers insurance, such expenses would be refunded, notes Dan McGinnity of AIG Travelguard. And had you booked a package through a site like Travelocity, they would have worked to get you a refund, notes Travelocity Senior Editor Genevieve Brown. But that's little consolation for someone — me included — whose long-planned trip simply won't happen.
"It's not a disaster," my daughter Mel said. "It's just a trip to the Caribbean."
She's right of course.
But I can't help but be disappointed. None of us get as much bonafide fun time with our kids as we'd like and it's a shame for anyone when that gets derailed by no fault of their own.
I can only hope the airlines are better prepared next time.
For more Taking the Kids, visit www.takingthekids.com and also follow "taking the kids" on www.twitter.com, where Eileen Ogintz welcomes your questions and comments.
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Family U Brochure – REGISTER NOW!!!!
April 27th, 2012
The Family University 2012 brochure is now available for download. Please click here to download 2012 Family U brochure (Back) 2012 Family U brochure (Front) Once you download the file, please fill out the registration form, write a check to Student Assistance Services for the tuition costs ($5 a person) and mail registration form and check to New Rochelle HS PTSA, 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801
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Your optician will be able to check your eyes to see if you have astigmatism. If you have it, it's not the end of the world – it's quite a commonly-occurring condition.
Toric contact lenses have different powers in different parts of the lens. They are made to stabilise to the correct position on the eye. This is unnoticeable by the wearer but gives people with astigmatism clear vision.
Disposable contact lenses that last 30 days. Clean and store them every day.