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This is me with Mary McCallum (print publisher of the 'Year of Falling') and Penelope Todd from Rosa Mira Books (e-book publisher of 'The Year of Falling') at the Library Bar last night.
If you'd like a copy of the e-book, this is where you can buy it. The green $NZ12 button will take you to a Paypal link (you don't need a Paypal account) and you can choose your preferred format there. And here's the Q&A.
Many thanks to Penelope and Mary. Here's to Rosa Mira and Makaro Press!
In further cybernews, one of my poems from The Glass Rooster is currently featuring on Tim Jones' blog. Thanks Tim!
Well, I'm very happy to say that The Year of Falling is being made into an e-book, thanks to Rosa Mira Books, fine e-publishers of such titles as Slightly Peculiar Love Stories, which includes my short story, 'Mill'.
To celebrate this, I shall be partaking in a quiet glass of bubbly at the Library Bar on Courtenay Place next Monday and it would be lovely if you could join me (clink clink!)
Monday 21st September 6pm – 8pm
Library Bar
Upstairs, 53 Courtenay Place, Wellington
Also, I was delighted to have two very nice reviews of TYOF last weekend. Siobhan Harvey, writing in the Dominion Post, said:
"Richly peopled and companioned by an absorbing plot, Janis Freegard's The Year of Falling is a superb first foray into novel writing." (full review on Stuff here)
and David Hill, in the NZ Herald said:
"Freegard controls a substantial cast adroitly, and makes you care about each one of them, even loathsome Randall and bubble-brained Bailey." (full review on NZ Herald site here).
Feeling all fluffed up after that.


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Robinson, Taylor lead No. 3 Kansas past Texas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Rick Barnes remembers playing a game against North Carolina State in New Jersey early in the season, and he looked in the stands and could have counted the number of fans.
He told his team at the time that a win in November counts the same as one in March.
It couldn't ring more true now.
Despite getting 33 points from star guard J'Covan Brown, the Longhorns were unable to contain Thomas Robinson and No. 3 Kansas in a 73-63 loss Saturday night. It left the Longhorns at 19-12 overall and 9-9 in the Big 12 — and squarely on the NCAA tournament bubble.
"I always believed it's your body of work," Barnes said. "We've got a conference tournament where there's an automatic bid. I also have confidence in our league — if we're the second-best league in the country, that's where we are, there's no reason we shouldn't have six teams in."
Texas will be the No. 6 seed in the Big 12 tournament, matched up with third-seeded Iowa State in the quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday night.
"Do we have to win another game?" Barnes responded, when pressed on the NCAA tournament. "I don't want to win just one. I want to win again and again."
It won't be easy.
The Longhorns will likely be without Alexis Wangmene, a senior forward who was hurt early in the second half. Wangmene landed awkwardly on his left wrist and was helped to the locker room.
Without him guarding Robinson, the Jayhawks' star forward poured in 18 of his 25 points in the second half. He also had 14 rebounds in his likely Allen Fieldhouse finale, while senior guard Tyshawn Taylor had 22 points for the regular-season Big 12 champs.
Taylor also had four assists and four rebounds in his last home game. The guard from Hoboken, N.J., was honored prior to the tip along with fellow seniors Connor Teahan and Jordan Juenemann.
All three of them were in the Jayhawks' starting lineup along with Robinson, a junior forward who is expected to be chosen highly in the NBA draft this summer.
"This is the last home game. It's not the last game," Taylor said. "I think we all got that understood. Just try to keep it rolling, man, try to do something special."
Kansas and Texas have waged their share of memorable games in recent years — four of the past six seasons they've met in the conference tournament title game, and it was Texas that ruined the Jayhawks' 69-game home winning streak last season.
In this one, they spent most of the first half trying to wake up.
The Jayhawks, who wrapped up the outright conference title Monday night, used an 8-0 run just before the break to establish some breathing room. But the Longhorns still managed to stay within 26-21 when Clint Chapman scored on a put-back with 1.3 seconds left in the half.
Brown had hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession of the second half, briefly drawing Texas within two, when the complexion of the game changed suddenly.
The Jayhawks came down court and ran their offense to perfection, getting Robinson an open look under the basket. Just before he went up for an easy dunk, the Longhorns' Alexis Wangmene collapsed in a heap under the basket, clutching his left wrist and his face contorted in pain.
"The defensive presence he brings was noticeably missed," Texas forward Clint Chapman said.
Wangmene had held Robinson to seven points on 3-for-10 shooting in the first half.
Without him, the Longhorns had no answer for the big guy inside.
Robinson scored four straight baskets for Kansas later in the second half, on one of them bringing the ball up court and popping a jumper from the elbow for a 43-32 lead.
"I told him after the game, if I had a vote, he'd be my vote for player of the year," Barnes said. "Just the way he's carried himself, playing against him — he's terrific."
Brown did his best to shoot Texas back into the game, unfurling a silky 3-point shot whenever he got an open look, taking it off the dribble when he was closely guarded.
He simply didn't have any help.
The Longhorns wound up shooting 38 percent from the field and went 3 for 17 from beyond the 3-point line — Sheldon McClellan was the only player other than Brown to hit from deep.
"I felt we were right there in the beginning," Brown said. "In the second half we just made some mistakes to break the lead open (for Kansas)."
Kansas stretched the lead to 60-46 when Travis Releford got an alley-oop layup to go off a feed from Taylor with 6:22 left in the game. The lead never reached single digits the rest of the way as the Jayhawks won their 28th consecutive home finale.
Robinson, Taylor and Teahan all received curtain calls with 28.3 seconds left. Juenemann checked out of the game a few seconds later to a standing ovation.
"It's been fun competing against them," Barnes said. "We just didn't have an answer tonight."


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President Trump is determined to push for stricter gun control legislation in the wake of the Florida shooting, according to reports that have concerned gun owners and conservatives.
Axios reports that Trump has "told associates that he doesn't think high school kids should be able to buy guns, and is open to the idea of imposing a minimum purchase age of 21 for guns like those used in the Florida high school massacre."
While the report states that the talk is "relatively loose and open-ended so far," and that no firm decisions have been made, the President tweeted out the following call for politicians on both sides of the aisle to back stronger background checks for gun owners:
Whether we are Republican or Democrat, we must now focus on strengthening Background Checks!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2018
The White House also released a memo Tuesday that indicates Trump has directed the Justice Department to draw up legislation to ban firearm modifiers including the "bump stock" used in the Las Vegas massacre.
Trump wrote in the memo, "Although the Obama administration repeatedly concluded that particular bump stock type devices were lawful to purchase and possess, I sought further clarification of the law restricting fully automatic machineguns."
Fox News reports that a DOJ official has confirmed that the department is acting "quickly" on the president's order.
"The department understands this is a priority for the president and has acted quickly to move through the rulemaking process," spokesman Sarah Isgur Flores said. "We look forward to the results of that process as soon as it is duly completed."
The Washington Post has also reported that Trump has "signaled an openness to modest gun-control measures following what he called an 'evil massacre'" in Florida.
"In private, he has indicated that he might do more," the report states, "telling advisers and friends in recent days that he is determined to push for some sort of gun-control legislation."
Some reports have suggested that Trump may look to impose a ban on the sale of firearms in private.
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Welcome to Cvent's Madison meeting planning guide – a city guide for Madison meeting planning professionals. Planners looking to hold a meeting in a city frequently lauded as one of the best U.S. cities in which to work, live and play should consider culturally rich Madison, Wisconsin. As Wisconsin's capital city and a center of cultural attractions, fine restaurants and unique Madison event venues abound. There is a wealth of natural beauty, thanks to its location between the beautiful Lake Monona and Lake Mendota.
Downtown Madison is located just minutes from the Dane County Regional Airport. Serving more than 82 commercial flights daily, Dane County Regional offers nonstop service to such cities as New York, Washington D.C., Chicago and Atlanta.
The two largest meeting sites in Madison are the Alliant Energy Center and the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, which together give the city the ability to host groups of up to 10,000 people. The city's Alliant Energy Center spans a 164-acre campus in the heart of Madison, featuring nine agricultural exhibit buildings, 5,800 on-site parking spaces, a 255,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall including a 30,000-square-foot front lobby, 17 meeting rooms, eight ancillary rooms and the multi-purpose Veterans Memorial Coliseum for up to 10,000 guests. The center is also home to Willow Island, a 29-acre green space ideal for festivals and concerts, and an Arena, which offers a variety of floor surfaces, including carpeting, concert, dirt or ice and features grandstand seating for 550 people. Alliant Energy Center's Exhibition Hall is also connected via enclosed walkway to the 140-room Clarion Suites Madison Central hotel.
Madison's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center sits on the shore of Lake Monona in downtown Madison, just two blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol. The green-minded 250,000-square-foot, multi-level convention center features such meeting spaces as a 37,000-square-foot exhibition hall, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, 40,000-square-foot rooftop garden and 310-seat multimedia lecture hall. The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is attached to the 240-room Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.
Whether it's time to enjoy local and global fare or take meetings off-campus, many of the city's fine dining restaurants also double as Madison event space. The Samba Brazilian Grill offers unique two-course dining with rodizio service meats served tableside, while the French favorite L'Etoile prides itself on its use of local, natural and wholesome ingredients. Located on Madison's Capitol Square, Harvest has been voted as among the country's best organic and farm-to-table eateries, while Johnny Delmonico's has been voted as the city's finest steakhouse. Finally, Bonfyre American Grille specializes in contemporary American cuisine served in an upscale casual environment.
Madison is bursting with family-friendly attractions and unique facilities. Among the many Madison meeting sites is the renowned Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, which offers such spaces as 51,000 square feet of exhibition space and a 2,900-square-foot rooftop sculpture garden. The museum sits within the downtown Overture Center for the Arts, home to 10 resident arts organizations, seven performance facilities and several meeting spaces. Other Madison events facilities include the beautiful Olbrich Botanical Gardens, celebrated Henry Vilas Zoo and stately Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
An engaging, family-friendly locale steeped in history, culture and natural beauty, Madison is not only a fantastic meeting destination, but a great vacation spot as well. Madison is conveniently located just 77 miles west of Milwaukee and 122 miles northwest of Chicago. Madison sits at the heart of Dane County, surrounded by rolling hills, grasslands, forests and four beautiful glacial lakes. The city offers the perfect pairing of small-town charm and a relaxed atmosphere with big-city amenities and excitement.
Madison is a city of education and political strength. Named the capital city of Wisconsin in 1836, Madison's state capitol building was completed in 1917. Home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as Madison College and Edgewood College, the city prides itself on its progressive, energetic climate. Dynamic and diverse, Madison is home to many ethnic restaurants as well as cultural arts and entertainment attractions.
Highlighted Madison attractions include the Madison Children's Museum, an interactive play experience featuring exhibits on art, science and history. Children can explore an authentically-restored 1830s log home or wander through the museum's four-season rooftop, featuring a greenhouse, solar oven, gardens and live-animal terrariums. Another family-friendly option, the 28-acre Henry Vilas Zoo is one of the nation's few free zoos. The zoo is home to a variety of animals, birds, reptiles and fish ranging from polar bears to kangaroos.
The Wisconsin State Capitol Tour takes visitors through the sprawling, building. Capitol highlights include the country's only granite dome, towering 284 feet high with an interior of 43 stone varieties from around the world, as well as the Governor's Conference Room styled after the council chambers from Doge's Palace in Venice. Visitors to Madison also frequent the Chazen Museum of Art, home to a number of paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors, prints, photographs and decorative arts.
Madison is also a leader in sustainability and green practices – in fact; Madison was the first city in the United States to institute a curbside recycling program. The city celebrates its commitment to the environment through a number of green spaces and parks – 260 parks within the city's 64 square miles, to be exact. Green spaces in Madison include the beautiful Olbrich Botanical Gardens, home to 16 acres of outdoor display gardens, a botanical center and the renowned Bolz Conservatory. There are more than 650 plants at the Bolz Conservatory, including exotic plants, flowers, orchids, free-flying birds and a waterfall (outdoor gardens include an English sunken garden with an 80-foot-long reflecting pool and a Thai pavilion and garden, complete with ornamental grasses and bamboos).
On top of its wealth of historical, cultural and natural beauty attractions, Madison is home to a strong culinary scene. Dining options include the sleek Samba Brazilian Grill, which features radii-style service as well as Johnny Delmonico's, voted Madison's best steakhouse, and the contemporary Bonfyre American Grill. Celebrate Madison's commitment to sustainability and local products at Harvest, featuring an evolving menu highlighting local and organic ingredients, or L'Etoile, a sophisticated eatery using local farms' best ingredients.
All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Madison experiences a four-season, humid continental climate. The city's warmest month tends to be July, with an average temperature high of 84°F and average low of 58°F. January tends to be the city's coldest month, with an average temperature high of 27°F and average low of 5°F. Madison experiences an average of 36 inches of annual precipitation, with the most (4.6 inches) falling in June. The city experiences moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall, with an annual average of 44 inches. The best time to visit Madison is in the spring and fall months, which bring mild, pleasant temperatures and minimal precipitation.
Alliant Energy Center
Celebrated for its versatility and fantastic on-site amenities, the Alliant Energy Center spans a 164-acre campus just outside of downtown Madison. Alliant Energy Center welcomes more than one million people attending more than 500 events annually. The campus is home to 9 agricultural exhibit buildings, the 255,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall, multipurpose Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 22,000-square-foot arena and 29-acre Willow Island outdoor space. The center's Exhibition Hall features a 30,000-square-foot front lobby, 17 meeting rooms and eight ancillary rooms, while the Veterans Memorial Coliseum offers seating for 10,000 guests. The Arena features grandstand seating for 1,000 guests. The Exhibition Hall is connected via walkway to the 140-room Clarion Suites Madison Central hotel. Meeting amenities include 5,800 onsite parking space, award-winning catering services and on-site, audio-visual services.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
The beautiful Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Madison, on the shore of Lake Monona, just two blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol. A leader in green meetings, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed 250,000-square-foot, multi-level convention center features such spaces as a 37,000-square-foot exhibition hall, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, 40,000-square-foot rooftop garden, 28,000-square-feet of meeting rooms and 310-seat multi-media lecture hall. Convention amenities include award-winning catering service, business center, in-house audio-visual services, lakeside bike and hike path and 600-space attached parking garage. The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is also attached to the 240-room Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Approximate taxi fare: $252 USD
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Approximate taxi fare: $27 USD
Located just five miles northeast of Madison's city center, Dane County Regional Airport serves as the gateway to the Madison area. The airport serves more than 82 commercial flights daily, with nonstop destinations to Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Newark and Washington D.C. The single-terminal airport serves more than 1.5 million passengers each year. Airport amenities include a variety of restaurants, ranging from local eateries to national franchises, shopping, and wireless Internet capability. The airport is served by the Madison Metro Transit Route 20, which busses passengers from the airport to downtown Madison.
Airline carriers serving Dane County Regional Airport
Madison Metro Transit offers daily public bus service throughout Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg and Verona. The Alliant Energy Center is directly serviced by Routes 11, 12 and 13, while Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is directly serviced by Routes 1, 3, 4, 19, 38, 56 and 57. The system's Route 20 provides daily service to the Dane County Regional Airport. Bus fare is $2 one way for adults and $1.25 one way for children ages 5 to 17. A one-day unlimited ride pass costs $4.50, while 10-ride passes cost $15 for adults and $10 for children. Children under 5 ride free.
Amtrak operates two bus stations in the Madison area. The first is located within the University of Wisconsin at 800 Langdon Street; the second is located in South Madison at Highway 51 and East Broadway Avenue.
The Madison Greyhound station is located at 1213 Huxley Street and is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Greyhound also serves stops within the University of Wisconsin campus.
Rental car companies represented at the Dane County Regional Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Each company maintains a counter within the airport's baggage claim area.
Dane County Regional Airport passengers can hail taxi cabs at the north end of the airport's baggage claim area; expect to pay about $27 in taxi fare from the airport to downtown Madison.
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Jacq, the pen behind "Beauty Sketch", was our very first reviewer, a beauty expert and Helenere lover from Hong Kong. Mandy and Ena Teo, respectively from the HK and Singapore, tried our Heledeweiss line and our Whitening Cream.
Virginie was our first reviewer from France and her test of our Hedelweiss Line and Purifying Tinted Cream followed the launch of Helenere Maitrise du Temps Serum in the French beauty box Ma Boite à Beauté. Many more French beauty bloggers are currently testing different products of our ranges, so keep an eye on our French Facebook page to stay up to date with the latest reviews!
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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. He served from 1961-1963. He was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massashusetts. Kennedy was the youngest man elected President as well as the youngest to die in office.
Kennedy attended Harvard and after he graduated he entered the navy. After the war, Kennedy was elected Congressman in 1947. He went on the Senate in 1953. In 1955, when Kennedy was recovering from a back surgery, he wrote "Profiles in Courage". The book won a Pultizer Prize in history.
He met Jacqueline Bouvier and married her in September 1953. She was working for the Washington Heralds Inquiring Camera Girl. She was a charming first lady and the American public looked to her for her sense of fashion and style.
Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic President. He campaigned against Richard Nixon and won by a tight margin. The election eventually hung on the results from Cook County (Chicago), which was controlled by the Democratic Mayor, Richard Daley. Kennedy was the first "self-selected" presidents. Because of his young age, record in Congress and his religion, had he gone the "old-fashioned" route, he most likely would have been rejected.
However, he used his great charm, used his biography and used a large amount of his family's money to win the primary Democratic votes in a few small states. He also courted the media and the strategy proved to be successful. He presented himself as the people's choice.
Kennedy chose Lyndon Johnson, the Senate Majority Leader as his running mate. The campaign was vigorous against Richard Nixon. Kennedy won by one of the closest in the history of the US.
The inaugural address made by Kennedy may be one of the most recognized in all of history with the often quoted "Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country".
Kennedy had an early failure with he authorized the April 1961 Cuba invasion at the Bay of Pigs. He also did not fare well at the 1961 Vienna Summit. Kennedy who usually could charm men or women with a one-on-one encounter, could not charm the Soviet Premier Khrushchev.
When Kennedy learned that in Cuba, the Soviet Union was building missile sites, Kennedy showed his leadership style. As the world watched Kennedy and Khrushchev played what seemed a real life chess game. Kennedy pledged to never invade Cuba and then Khrushchev removed the missiles. Kennedy went on to negotiating the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963.
The situation in South Asia was another one that Kennedy had to deal with. When Kennedy became President there were a couple hundred US military personnel in South Vietnam. Kennedy increased the number to more than seventeen thousand. When Kennedy signed off on a general's plot to overthrow Ngo Dinh Diem the die was cast.. After Diem's assassination, South Vietnam became a so-called American protectorate.
During the Cold War it seemed that all energy and focus was on curbing the Soviet Union. Domestic policy seemed to dovetail with the foreign policy. Kennedy's initial focus on civil rights was the concern that civil right demonstrations were used as a forum for Communist propaganda.
Kennedy got involved with the civil rights movement when police brutality was shown in the South. Kennedy sided with the black minority. In 1962, Kennedy ordered federal troops on the campus of the University of Mississippi to end racial rioting by whites.
Kennedy is attributed to giving America many youthful ideas. He was behind the Peace Corps and supported the space program, giving it the goal of putting men on the moon by the end of the decade.. Kennedy's youth, his beautiful wife and young kids growing up in the White House, seemed to set the fashion standards for the nation.
Kennedy's legacy is varied. He is one of the best known Presidents being assassinated at such a young age, but Kennedy was also rumored to be a womanizer and a drug abuser. The Kennedy family is constantly in the public eye and many Kennedys have had some sort of scandal associated with them including rape charges, alcoholism, womanizing and even murder.
Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963 in Dallas Texas. There have been many different theories of his death and it has inspired many books and Hollywood movies.
John F. Kennedy Facts
- President No.: 35th
- When did John F. Kennedy serve? 1961-1963
- What was John F. Kennedy's party? Democrat
- Where was John F. Kennedy from? Massachusetts
- Who was John F. Kennedy's wife? Jaqueline Kennedy
- When was John F. Kennedy born? May 29, 1917
- When did John F. Kennedy die? November 22, 1963
- Which college did John F. Kennedy attend? Harvard University
- What was John F. Kennedy's Jobs Before President? Journalist, author, Served in Navy, Congressman, U.S. Senator
- What was John F. Kennedy's height? 6 feet
- What was the population when John F. Kennedy was president? 179,323,031
- What hobbies did John F. Kennedy have? Sailing, swimming, football
- What pets did John F. Kennedy have? Ponies
- What transportation did John F. Kennedy use? Helicopter, airplane, car
- How did John F. Kennedy communicate? Telephone, typed letter
State of the Union Addresses
Cuban Missile Crisis: Speeches, Letter Exchanges and Statements
- October 22, 1962 Address by John F. Kennedy on Cuba
- October 26, 1962 White House Statement on Continuation of Missile Build-up in Cuba
- October 26, 1962 Second Letter from Chairman Khrushchev to President Kennedy
- October 27, 1962 President Kennedy to Chairman Khrushchev on the Cuban Missile Crisis
- October 27, 1962 White House Statement on the Cuban Missile Crisis
- October 28, 1962 Chairman Khrushchev to President Kennedy on the Cuban Missile Crisis
- Statement by President Kennedy on Receipt of Chairman Khrushchev's Letter of October 28, 1962
- October 28, 1962 President Kennedy to Chairman Khrushchev on the Cuban Missile Crisis
- November 2, 1962 Address by President Kennedy on Cuba
- November 20, 1962 President Kennedy's Statement on Cuba
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Ghosts & Haunted Houses
In a Gallup poll taken in 2005, it was discovered that at least 32% of Americans believed in ghosts. Have you ever wondered about the possibility of their existence yourself? Perhaps there have been times when you've felt yourself being watched, or you've had that creepy crawly feeling that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand straight up. Perhaps it's a bad case of the heebie jeebies, a really vivid imagination or maybe, just maybe there is something paranormal going on. Here's a look at some of the history and beliefs surrounding the existence of ghosts and haunted houses.
It has been purported that ghosts are most frequently thought to dwell at or near a place where they have a strong emotional attachment. This could be a former residence or other place that they regularly frequented, such as a ship or a prison. Sometimes a dramatic or traumatic event occurred in a location, which might explain the existence of a ghost in a particular place. For example a sudden accidental death, a murder, or even a suicide might be a likely place to feel a ghostly presence. Locations that seem to be associated with possible haunting include graveyards, battlefields and other places of massive disaster.
The Ancient Days
In very ancient days, the highly superstitious people of old were always fearful of ghosts, spirits and demons that may be out and about. These particular people believed that spirits of the deceased always returned for a specific purpose, whether it was to be a messenger, for a prophetic purpose of some kind or in the case of evil demonic spirits, the purpose was usually thought to be to tempt the living or try to frighten or torment them in some way. Even in these early days there have been stories of people seeing ghostly apparitions of various types, sometimes rattling chains or causing other forms of mayhem or chaos.
The general school of thought, however, is that the spirits that are doing the haunting seem to be tormented in some way and therefore it's natural to have some level of fear regarding them. The potential instability of this type of spirit indicates that some could possibly be dangerous. Some spirits are thought to dwell in a home where they once lived and seem to be upset by any new residents that live there. There are many stories of homeowners that have heard strange noises and voices and sounds at unexpected times. Other times, a more playful spirit just has left cabinet doors open, misplaced small personal belongings only to make them reappear later and at times slammed doors or other minor annoyances. Although there often is a logical explanation for many of these occurrences (such as drafts, carelessness, or hoaxes) other times, the phenomenon has no explanation whatsoever, leading many to suspect more supernatural forces may be at play. Some more malicious ghosts are thought to be present and reeking havoc out of vengeance or some other evil agenda. It is believed by some that occasionally ghosts are simply trapped here in a form of purgatory as punishment for sins committed while living, and their length of time in a state of limbo depends on the level of sin committed and how long their actual penance may be.
People who have had ghost sightings seem to universally agree that an actual ghost seems to have a very misty, wispy appearance and are often noted to be translucent. Some stories have told of very detailed ethereal images appearing with full clothing and features as the person may have appeared in life. Other ghosts have appeared in a more blurred, airy and subtle form. Undoubtedly, the image is usually thought to have the image of a person and is now appearing in its spiritual form although there have been reports of some pets and animals coming back as ghosts as well.
As long as there have been people dying, there have been those who have believed in the existence of ghosts and spirits, whether they are considered to be good or evil. Many funeral rites and rituals were actually originally designed to prevent the deceased from coming back in spirit form to haunt the living and to ensure that the person moved on successfully into the afterlife.
Haunted Houses - Legend & Folklore
Haunted houses have been told of in both legend and folklore for thousands of years. Strange visions, lights, sounds, odors, breezes, temperature changes, movement of objects, doors opening and closing, ringing bells and musical instruments that spontaneously play are some of the strange phenomena that has occurred in homes or locations that were thought to be haunted. Sometimes the ghost is more malevolent and will break things and cause damage to the home. Still other times, the ghost will appear as a frightening apparition in order to create fear to those residing in the home.
There are legends that some important historical figures have been thought to appear as ghosts from time to time. Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, was executed after being accused of numerous crimes including witchcraft, adultery, and being a traitor. Numerous supposed sightings of Anne's ghost have been reported near the Tower of London where she was killed and still other people have claimed to see her ghost near her childhood home in Kent.
The ghost of Benjamin Franklin is another spirit that some claim to have seen on a number of occasions. Sightings of Mr. Franklin's ghost have occurred near the library of the Philosophical Society in Philadelphia where the statue of Benjamin is located. Some say that his spirit has been seen dancing near this locale in the streets of Philadelphia.
One of the more infamous people to make ghostly visits back from the afterlife seems to be that of Abraham Lincoln. Many people have claimed to see Mr. Lincoln's visage wandering about the Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois as well as in nearby office buildings. In the actual White House, numerous people have claimed to feel the presence of Abe on several occasions, particularly in the bedroom that was purported to be his. Many other claims of spirits and presences being felt in the White House have been reported over the years and based on numerous stories and rumors that have been told, the White House could easily be considered as most likely haunted.
Haunted locations and houses have been reported virtually all over the world and in many different locations. It seems that the most active centers for haunting occur in locations that naturally would attract such activity. Battlefields, for example are a popular place for ghost sightings, which stands to reason based on the grisly history that occurred in these spots. Another infamously active source of paranormal activity is the Queen Mary, a luxury ship that is docked in Long Beach, California. Once a British-Royal Navy ship, the cruise ship was supposed to be turned into a floating luxury resort and hotel. With over 50 ghost sightings on the ship, it's not uncommon for people to go and stay on the Queen Mary not so much for a luxurious experience, but rather in hopes of having a paranormal or ghostly encounter. The ship has become infamous for its supernatural activity, including a plethora of strange sounds, such as ghostly children playing, splashing sounds near the swimming pool, unexplained activity on the ship's bow, and many other strange phenomena's.
Many make claims about the haunting of various sorts of places and the sightings of ghosts and spirits, but very little evidence has ever been gathered to support these claims and most of the stories that go around have little scientific proof to give much validity to them. Sometimes simple explanations can be made to assuage fears of residents as to what might be actually happening within the home. Strange phenomena can sometimes be explained simply by drafts, house settling, bad wiring, old plumbing and other things that happen in antiquated buildings. Still other claims of Haunted houses have been exposed to be orchestrated hoaxes which makes one naturally dubious about any other stories of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena. Even still, since the beginning of time, man has been aware of his mortality and wondered about what occurs when his sojourn here on earth has ended. Man's curiosity about ghosts, spirits and the paranormal is unlikely to wane until all his questions have been fully satisfied and getting all the answers to those questions seems very unlikely to ever occur.
Haunted Houses & Halloween
At Halloween time, it will always be very popular to visit Haunted Houses that are created as seasonal attractions. These houses aren't actually haunted by real ghosts of course, but are decorated with a wide variety of pretend ghostly beings, ghouls, monsters and lots of other things that go bump in the night. The sole purpose of these attractions is to scare the visitors to the point where they are screaming in fright. These set up Haunted Houses are extremely popular at Halloween time as they try to simulate the experience of entering an actual Haunted House. The experience is often done at a very extreme level with bloody, grisly and very gruesome created scenes set up inside the house. The addition of animated props, effects and special lighting such as strobes, along with smoke or mist machines add dramatic flair and a spooky ambience to the haunted setting.
Ghosts, supposed hauntings, paranormal activity and ghost stories (fact or fiction) will always be an integral part of Halloween celebrating. Halloween's deepest roots, legends and folklore center on the fear and intrigue that people have when it comes to things unknown. Spirits of the deceased were feared because it was unknown how these ghosts might impact people's lives. Although in our modern day we don't focus our lives around these fears and worries, human nature will still garner great intrigue and curiosity when it comes to the paranormal and it's natural to wonder what really is out there.
Halloween is a holiday that stems from customs that center around ancient supernatural and paranormal beliefs. Dressing up in ghostly costumes that represent the frightful, mystic and metaphysical beings we fear will always be a great way to celebrate and to make light of things that might actually be considered somewhat frightening. Scaring ourselves just for fun will always be an element of what has become one of the most enjoyable and exciting parts of celebrating Halloween


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Established in 1993 to provide for students not able to attend set
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students each year. The College is a national agency of the Uniting
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coolamon is a vessel, carved from wood, or made from bark,
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and Parkin Wesley College (UCA). There are close associations
between the ACD and the Churches of Christ in South Australia,
as well as the Australian Lutheran College. The ACD also serves
as the Theology School for Flinders University (South Australia)
in the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law, and Theology (EHLT).
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Hypertension can be a killer, especially if untreated. Reduced blood pressure in both healthy, normotensive and hypertensive adults is usually a good thing.
A recent meta-analysis of short-term trials indicated that vitamin C supplementation does just this. It is important for individuals with significantly elevated blood pressure not to rely on vitamin C supplementation alone to treat their hypertension, but to seek or continue therapy with anti-hypertensive medication, as well as through diet and lifestyle changes in consultation with their health care provider.
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Gemstone jewellery has been worn for thousands of years for several reasons; to display wealth, show status or for its beauty. Furthermore, special beliefs have long been associated with gemstones. For example, jyotish gems are gems that relate to Vedic astrology, gems are referred to in the Bible and some gemstones have traditional significance in Islam. When it comes to Crystal Therapy, the energies of certain materials are believed to have healing powers. Furthermore, particular gem types or colours are associated with specific properties. For example, colourless quartz is thought to promote healing.
With the modern world comes a demanding lifestyle and greater stress. At times, it can be difficult to fulfil all of the tasks that are required of us and keep our mind in balance. Confidence is an important and necessary quality for success in both professional and private life. Indeed, positive thinking can help to bring about a favourable outcome and a healthy dose of self-esteem can lead to decisive, definite and positive actions. In some ways, self-confidence can be said to be at the centre of all aspects of our being, and it is something that we should look for within ourselves, rather than expect others to provide. According to crystal healing beliefs, there are several stones that can assist us with self-empowerment.
Alexandrite is a rare and special gemstone that has interesting colour properties. First, it is a colour change gem that changes from greenish in daylight to reddish under incandescent light. Additionally, it is a pleochroic gem, which means that it can show different colours, depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Alexandrite is thought to help increase the wearer's self-confidence and bring peace to the mind. For those who were born during the month of June, alexandrite is a birthstone.
Citrine is a sunny yellow member of the quartz family of gems. It is an affordable gemstone that can be easily found in large sizes. Citrine is believed to be a useful stone when it comes to business. More importantly, citrine is associated with the relief of fear and self-doubt. Citrine is also the astrological stone for Sagittarians. Another quartz gemstone that is said to help self-esteem is rose quartz. This is a light-pink crystal which tends to have a translucent milky colour. Rose quartz is connected with love and healing, especially unconditional love. Aventurine is a variety of quartz with a green glittery appearance caused by fuchsite and hematite. It is an important and powerful healing stone for self-confidence because it is thought to bring about feelings of well-being and promote courage.
Of the "precious gemstones", diamond and ruby are most associated with self-empowerment. Diamonds are believed to have the ability to amplify emotions. Therefore, if there is some self-confidence, diamond can enhance and intensify this. There is also a longstanding belief that diamond can help its wearer to achieve victory. Diamond is the official birthstone for those born in April and has been marketed as the stone to give for an engagement and marriage. Red rubies have long been associated with love, but when it comes to the chakras of traditional Hindu belief systems, ruby is concerned with the energy of the self. This is why ruby is a great gemstone for realizing the power within oneself.
Garnet is an important gem type, which has many varieties of almost every colour in the rainbow. Furthermore, it is a wonderful jewellery gemstone for its hardness, durability and availability in many colours. When it comes to the crystal healing properties of garnet, it is associated with feelings of security and stability. Therefore, garnet gems are good for promoting self-confidence. For those who were born


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Colored Pencil Details
Posted by Kim at Friday, March 09, 2018 comments (0)
This card is made with Altenew's Carnation Build-a-flower layering set. I used four Lawn Fawn inks - Wild Rose, Guava, Lobster Red and Chili Pepper. The problem is that there isn't enough contrast between those four inks for the flower to have any depth. I didn't realize that until I had stamped six of the carnations and made three cards.
I try to fix it, I added some detail work with colored pencils. I did help. The flower on the top has colored pencil work; the one of the bottom doesn't. It's easier to see in person.
Next time - more contrast. Nice stamp set, though.
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Northern Lights Scarf
Posted by Kim at Sunday, March 04, 2018 comments (0)
Once upon a time I was in a yarn store, and I fell in love with one of these two skeins of yarn (I don't remember which one). It's Mountain Colors 4/8s wool in the colorway Northern Lights. I bought one skein.
That's not really enough to do anything with (250 yards). I don't know why I didn't buy two skeins at the time - whether it was price, availability, or just absent mindedness. Later, I decided I wanted to knit a scarf, so I took a chance, and ordered another skein. It's the other one in the picture.
Handpainted yarns may not be at all the same from one lot to another, and that's the case with these. They are mainly the same, but the one of the right has yellow in it - the one on the left does not.
This yarn has been sitting in my stash forever. I love how this yarn will knit in a scarf - the colors make patterns on its own. But the only way to cure the difference between the two (so that the scarf is uniform) is to altnerative the two skeins - knit two rows and then switch. If I did that, I would lose the natural patterning of the colors.
I couldn't make up my mind.
So, last week, I wound the yarn into balls, and just decided to go for it. One skein at a time, and I'll end up with a scarf that is mainly the same, but sort of different. And that will be OK.
I'm using the Yarn Harlot's one row pattern. I love this "pattern" and have used it multiple times. I'm using US size 7 needles.
And there is the beginning. See the patterning? Love it!
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Archive for August, 2009
A Father's Day Memory
Father's Day conjures up images of shopping for dad to add to an ever-increasing collection of argyle socks and ties that he may never wear. Even though Father's Day has become quite commercialised, it means more than just giving a card or a gift to dad.
It is a time for the family to show their appreciation for their father – not just for bringing home the paycheck but for the boo-boos he kisses, the nappies he changes, the baths he gives and the dinners that he cooks. We can show him how much he has selflessly given of himself by dedicating a day just to him.
It is also a time for dad to appreciate how much his family means to him. A time to reflect on the finger paintings and crayon pictures he receives, the dinners he comes home to and the hours traipsing around shopping malls in search of just the right toy for the children to play with.
As a young girl, I remember the excitement felt whenever I had the chance to spend time with my father on the farm. Whilst he was probably not doing anything more than just going about his regular duties, being with him was what mattered most to me. I can remember my father whistling commands to the dogs as they corralled the sheep into the pens. I held tightly onto his rough and calloused hands as we crossed the paddock to close the gate behind the last of the sheep.
I watched with wide-eyed fascination as my dad wrestled sheep after sheep to get them into just the right position for shearing. I remember the sweat pouring down his forehead as he worked tirelessly shearing one sheep after another pausing occasionally to have a drink of water and give me a smile.
Later we would go back to the house in our old battered ute. I rode in the front, feeling like a princess, with my dad next to me and the dogs barking in the back.
My father's memory of the same day may be quite different. But no matter which version you listen to, it all comes down to one thing:
"It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was." Anne Sexton.
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We aim to assist our customers by preserving their precious memories onto a pendant. Knowing that we can offer such a beautiful keepsake that one can carry close to their heart, bringing a flood of memories, is such a delight. And there is nothing more gratifying than to hear the lovely stories of awe-struck emotion felt upon receiving such a treasure.
You know, there are moments in life that are worth pure gold! The kind that we store in our memory bank and will put an instant smile on our face, a tear in our eye or love in our hearts, at the smallest flicker of recollection. Isn't it amazing how such a simple memory can stir our emotions!
For those fleeting moments that happen so spontaneously, we have only the pictures and thoughts in our mind to remember. But then there are those that we have been fortunate enough to capture in a photograph as a permanent reminder of moments past.
Here in our blog, we plan to share some of our memories with you (from both moments caught on camera and those simply recalled from our memory bank).
As a mother of two young boys, much of what I share, will come from the experiences I have encountered since becoming a mum (apologies in advance for the yucky bits). Along with memories from childhood, working life, guest writers and more, we truly hope you enjoy the stories as much as we have enjoyed remembering them!
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Ivan Sidorok – co-owner of NGMK Group, founder of Mabius Food Startup Centre, on how to make money on niche products.
For our parents' generation, the mark of success was brand-name products on the kitchen table. The Internet has immensely changed consumers' preferences. For us food is what gives us some sort of identity: a healthy lifestyle, vegetarianism, etc. Today, people are willing to overpay for goods that reflect their values.
In the last five years giant brands have lost about $28 billion, according to our data. This money went to local product markets, a market that large corporations saw no point in participation: why should a big company fight for an audience of 100,000 customers? However, if you have a portfolio of 1,000 brands, each of which has 100,000 customers, then the point becomes clear. Niche products are not direct competitors with national and transnational brands, and therefore, there marginality is higher.
How does a music storeowner increase profits? He should display the best-selling records, say, about 1,000 items. But offline store shelf isn't infinite, so the owner can't put thousands of top disks, even if he has his own customer base. The Internet has solved this problem: the shelf has become endless. Storage costs are close to zero, and even if storeowners sell a product to just a hundred customers, for him, it's a profit. The Internet makes it possible to find customers for products which previously were gathering dust in warehouses.
The term push-marketing is when a company invents a product and «pushes» it on the market. At Mabius, we do the opposite, a «pull» approach: we get to know our customer's interests and wants, primarily through the Internet. Crowd-funding platforms, such as Kickstarter, are the best tool for this, as they either confirm or deny our predictions on how popular a new product will be: if there are orders, this means there is a customer base.
Pull- marketing is often more effective than push-marketing: you spend much less money since you don't launch the product into production until you receive a positive response. We are constantly communicating with potential customers. There are always active people who aren't too lazy to fill out a questionnaire. If the customer doesn't show an interest, you can continue trying to "push" the product on the market at any cost, but this isn't our method.
In reality, only 50% of the marketing budget yields a result, but no one knows which part, so it's necessary to do 100%, and maybe, something will catch.
Managers need to understand that the time of brute force is long gone. Two hundred years ago, basic values were derived from land: it could be captured and kept, and everything which grew on it could be appropriated: this is how the aristocratic landowner class lived. After the Industrial Revolution, value was created through banks and factories, but there was still a clear link to land: you couldn't just build a factory anywhere. With the help of the army and police, it was possible to keep power and profit from the surplus value that the workers created.
Now added value is created in the intellectual field. Intellect is a substance that no one can forcibly take from you. The only thing you can do is to create "magnets" for the intellect – spaces that will attract it. If you creating a company that works with intellect, you don't need any violent tools in your arsenal, as this will just frighten away good employees.
When making a decision whether to work with a person or not, I look not at their discipline, but at their efficiency: an employee can come to the office for one hour, but produce a much higher economic result than a person who sites at the office and works all day. In the office, I don't regulate subordinates' schedules. Everyone has a flexible schedule, except for drivers and employees responsible for infrastructure.
But don't be fooled that a lack of control is the key to success if you take control out of a vertical hierarchical structure, for example, in the army, everything will fall apart. It is impossible to automatically transfer work principles from a horizontal system to a vertical one without preparing people in advance. There have been cases when leaders, imbued with the spirit of freedom, have said, "Let's all just be friends!" and people cheerfully agreed. And then the company died. You need to carefully examine who you work with and recruit people whose goals resonate with your mission.
I am always interested in what drives the people who come to work with us, and why they wake up every morning. If a person cannot answer this question, then they cannot create an intellectual product. I ask them if they already have a set path or if they are still searching. If it's the second, I'm sympathetic. Our company is a community of people that are also in search of something – this brings us together. The main thing is the willingness to choose the path together and follow it.
A couple centuries ago, external circumstances changed very little, so the tradition of respecting elders came about. Elders were considered to be the bearers of experience, and this was of practical value. Now, the environment is changing rapidly. At the same time, the way we lived five years ago and today is already so vastly different. The experience of the "senior" employee has become irrelevant.
Half century ago, a successful company manager's task was to support a healthy "ecosystem", which isn't enough these days. The only way to keep touch with reality is to constantly attract new employees with fresh views to the "ecosystem", and people from the external environment who can tell the company about the climate from "the outside": show the world that exists today, explain how it reacts. The processes need to be organized this way so that the internal environment isn't blind sighted.
Does it make sense for a girl who wants to marry a soldier to get a job at a literary university? Perhaps, she finds a soldier there, but the chances of this are zero to nil. If you want to get married to a soldier – go work in a military school. If you want to succeed as a businessmen, put yourself in an environment where this will be realized. Different cities have different potential, value, and energy. New York is good for finance, while California is better for startups. In order to succeed here, you need to get out of your comfort zone. Everyday difficulties keep us from making such a move. I constantly travel around the world, meeting successful people who support my enthusiasm and give me "food for thought". Contacts with the right crowd is a criteria for success in business. This is serious work, and you need to spend time on it, but this is just one of the keys to rapid growth.
It's important to keep everything in context. Playing sports with a weak opponent is a waste of time. I am interested in how successful companies such as Google and Apple run their business. You need to keep your eyes and ears wide open.
A startup is an irrational thing. If you look at the statistics, nine out of ten startups do not take off. Would a smart person cross the street knowing there is a nine out of ten chance he will be hit by a car? Probably not. But for some reason, more and more people are going into startups. From a statistical point of view, trying to be part of that 10% is a highly dejecting enterprise, but it's them who are changing the world.


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SEATTLE - Washington consumers who do not wish to receive telemarketing calls can now join the Federal Trade Commission's National Do Not Call Registry, according to Attorney General Christine Gregoire.
"We are pleased that federal agencies are providing this public service, and Congress has provided sufficient funding to make it work," Gregoire said. "This may not be the end of unwanted telemarketing calls, but consumers will finally have some control over the volume of telephone solicitations they receive at home."
Gregoire added that proposed state do-not-call legislation was withdrawn this year based on the understanding that the federal program would go forward.
Consumers can register home and mobile phone numbers with the Federal Trade Commission by calling toll-free (888) 382-1222 TTY (866) 290-4236) from the phone number to be registered. Anyone with an active e-mail address can register online at: http://www.donotcall.gov/. There is no cost to register and it will take approximately three months to notice a decrease in telemarketing calls.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will also launch a National Do Not Call Registry on July 1. Any phone numbers registered with the FTC will automatically be included on the FCC's list.
For more information on the National Do Not Call Registry, visit: http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall. For information on the FCC registry, visit http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/donotcall/.


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The long tradition of Gran Canaria as a health care holiday destination has enabled the development of an extensive network of medical centres on the island. These are centres that are equipped with a full range of services, including the latest cosmetic surgery treatments, eye and dental surgery and medical examinations.
Customers of the medical centres in Gran Canaria choose to take a few days out just for themselves, enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility. The fine climate on the island and over one hundred years as a health care resort have led to the development of this modern network of services dedicated to health care.
The centres' highly-experienced professionals, along with the very best technical resources, allow them to offer a wide range of services that combine some of the most competitive prices in Europe with the most rigorous standards of quality.
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Hospitales San Roque (Maspalomas)
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Isaac: (pointing to my nose) "Mama nose."
Me: "That's right. That's Mama's nose."
Isaac: (pointing to my ear) "Mama ear."
Me: "That's right babe. That's Mama's ear."
Isaac: (pointing to my mouth) "Mama mouth."
Me: "That's right. That's Mama's mouth."
Isaac: (hand on my left cheek) "Mama face."
Me: "That's right babe. That is Mama's face."
Isaac: (both hands on both my cheeks) "Mama so cute."
Me: (beaming with pride and joy) "Thanks babe. That's right. Mama is so cute."
I am totally in love with my son. And that was even before he thought I was so cute!


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Kia continues to develop the serial version of Kia GT
Automobile company Kia continues to produce and develop the Kia GT Coupe and Roadster. According to the motoring magazine Auto Express, Kia GT production version will be available in early 2016. Recall, the concept car was officially unveiled during the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011. The car is equipped with rear-wheel drive system, however, most likely, the novelty will also be offered in front-wheel version. It is noteworthy that the vehicle boasts quite a long wheelbase – 3045 mm.
Soon-Nam Lee, who is the vice-president and a head of the department for foreign marketing, said that the Kia GT is the first car to be built according to a new global strategy. Until the end of 2017, according to the vice – president, the concern will release several new models and versions of cars. In addition, the company is preparing to showcase its new roadster. It will happen during the Detroit Motor Show, which kicks off in January 2014. However, at the moment it is not known exactly when the new product goes on sale.
Despite a significant increase in sports models , the company has no plans Kia regarding participation in road racing. Recall, Hyundai, which is a subsidiary of Kia, is also going to launch a sports sedan Hyundai Genesis, which will be sold in the UK. This car will be unveiled in 2014 in Detroit.


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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
More than a decade since her fast rise to fame with her smash "Foolish" and self-titled Grammy-winning debut album, Ashanti, 32, is readying her fifth studio album, Braveheart, just as her acting career is heating up. The Long Island, New York, native has joined the cast of the long-running Lifetime Sunday night series Army Wives, starting with the March 17th episode. In a recent conversation, she discussed the role, her music plans and a to-do list that includes skydiving and having kids.
How did you come to join the cast of Army Wives?
I was recording my album and hadn't gone on an audition in a while, but I had three that week. I had a call-back and a screen test and once I got it, I made it a priority. I was a fan. I would watch reruns with my mother when I came home from the recording studio. She was an army brat and identifies with the show.
Your character is introduced as a mother of three kids whose husband is deployed in Afghanistan. What else will we learn about her?
She's sassy, she's classy, she has spunk, she's educated, she says what she means and she adores her kids, two boys and a girl. Her youngest son has cystic fibrosis, so she deals with a lot. She's a very strong woman. But if she has a problem, she might go to the other wives. They lean on each other.
You don't have children, so how do you like playing a mom of three?
Love it! They are hilarious! I love kids. I used to work in a daycare center and I have a godson and little cousins. Kids dig me. I love them and they love me back. These kids are awesome, super talented. It does make me want to have kids, get married and all that good stuff, but way later on, when the time is right.
You have a new album, Braveheart, due this spring. How are you juggling acting and recording?
On the weekends, I'm in the studio and I write between scenes on set. It gets a little hard sometimes. I love creating music but I have to focus and know my lines. So it's definitely a balance.
You've released the track "That's What We Do" with R. Kelly. What's next?
We also released "The Woman You Love" and will put out more. Today, it's about putting out as much musical content as you can and using social media to promote it. We'll definitely put out another single, maybe two, before the album. I'm going to have my music in some episodes of Army Wives. Once the series is over, we'll plan a tour.
Do music and acting fulfill you differently?
Yes. I'm so thankful to be able to write a song that touches another person, be able to connect with people through music and inspire them to keep going and follow their hearts and their dreams. It's great to play different characters and use your talent to make them come to life. I love both. I'm pretty blessed. I get paid for things I love!
What goals do you set for yourself?
I want to push my career to the limit, try different things and create partnerships. I think it's really important to give back, which is why I work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to inspire young women especially to accomplish their goals. Times are tough all around, and even the music, film and television businesses have suffered. I feel blessed to still be here and still be the same me.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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Lars Torres, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2016
Over the summer a new establishment made its way onto the scene in Uptown, located right next to Dynomite Burgers and Sushi: Otani Noodle, immediately notable for its small size. It contains a few tables on one side and the kitchen on the other, and it is comparable to the size of Chopstick. Th...


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Parents speak up on Singapore preschool education
Parents want higher quality preschool education that is more accessible and affordable, based on survey findings released today by the Lien Foundation. And they want the government to step in to regulate the industry, too.
Following its benchmarking study entitled "Starting Well", which placed Singapore 29th out of 45 countries in quality of early childhood education, the Lien Foundation presented their findings from a survey of 1,395 parents to find out just how important preschool education is to parents and challenges they face in enrolling and keeping their children in childcare centres and kindergartens.
The importance of preschool education
Based on the results, an overwhelming 96% of parents considered preschool important or very important to their children's education. To this end, Ms Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte, Deputy Head (Academic) of the SEED Institute and Centre Director of The Caterpillar's Cove, notes that the emphasis on preschool education as a way to "teach my child to enjoy learning and be a lifelong learner" (68% of respondents surveyed) should really apply more to children at nursery level.
But as the child progresses, parents may see preschool education as a "panic button" solution for preparing their child's entry into the primary school curriculum (14.9% surveyed). Geraldine says, "The panic button really only happens when the child is at the end of K1 and then all of a sudden there's an epiphany that 'Actually there's only one year left and then my child goes to Primary 1'."
RELATED: Importance of early education
Preschools aren't cheap
66% of those surveyed are looking to the government to regulate preschool fees across the industry. A parent reflects in the survey, "When looking at a preschool for my children, I rang some 25 preschools and the fees ranged from approximately $250/ month to $2000/ month. The broad range is simply ridiculous and did not necessarily mean the costly option had better curriculum/teacher-to-child ratio/facilities."
Already, a whopping 88% of parents surveyed find preschool education to be a costly or very costly affair. The survey findings also showed parents were paying a monthly average of $500-600 in childcare fees. In comparison, an NUS arts undergraduate would pay $7,460 in subsidised tuition fees — only about $21 more per month.
While over 70% of those surveyed are in favour of government subsidies to help parents in paying these fees, some also suggest providing direct subsidies or rebates to preschool operators, and even for preschool education — at least from kindergarten level onwards — to be made part of Singapore's public education system.
RELATED: Smart tips to save up for preschool
Improving the plight of teachers to improve quality of education
Geraldine notes, "There is (currently) no mandatory requirement… for teachers who have attained their diploma, or even their degree, to continue with their development. I think quality is a process; it is not an end goal. And if we want quality teachers, then we must continue to invest in them and continue to grow them." Still, Geraldine adds, "early childhood education lies at the bottom rung in terms of pay and status."
Lee Poh Wah, CEO of the Lien Foundation, shares some statistics about the plight of preschool teachers: "The median pay for a preschool teacher is only $1,840; at the 75th percentile it's $2,040. And the starting pay for an MOE teacher (with an) honours degree (is) close to $2,900."
The plight of preschool teachers is not lost on some parents. As one parent wrote, "Preschool teachers are also not well paid — but their job is actually very physically and mentally tiring. We need to attract more well-qualified preschool teachers, including graduates, so that they can develop and deliver quality programmes…"
Too far, too full and not flexible
Of the list of important factors influencing parents' choice of preschool, school location was ranked 2nd, below quality of teachers and above affordability. While preschool accessibility was not explored in detail on the survey, Mr Lee did share a story from Shermaine, a working mother who had to change jobs three times to better accommodate her son's childcare needs.
Shermaine writes, "I live in Punggol, and it's difficult for me to find a childcare to place my boy as all the centres in Punggol are full. There's a kindergarten and a playgroup situated at the first floor (of) where I'm staying. However, both places do not allow me to put my son in full-day care since (they only open for a few hours each day), which I find very annoying. Without choice, I had to seek a childcare centre in Sengkang."
Mr Lee then laments, "Sometimes I get dumbfounded when I hear that the waiting list (for preschools) is a couple of years — even at NTUC…, they have a waiting list of 20,000 (children), but their enrolment is only 11,000. Why is that so? What happened to the national planning?"


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Trail Report: Ewing Trail to White Rocks at Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Trail Details
The Ewing Trail up to White Rocks in Cumberland Gap NHP, is a strenuous hike that is not to be taken lightly. It's not extremely difficult in technicality, but the terrain and the elevation gain make this hike a challenge.
The trail, which starts in Civic Park in Ewing, Virginia, has two entrances. One is for horses but hikers can take their pick. The hike's one-way distance is 3.2 miles with an elevation gain of over 1,500 feet. Ewing Trail goes 2.5 miles to the White Rocks Trail, which continues .5 mile to White Rocks overlook, which has one heck of a view. Definitely worth the work getting up there.
Ewing Trail is a rugged double-track, wide enough for horses, all the way to the connection with White Rocks Trail. It is quite rooty and rocky the whole way. You won't want to spend much time looking around while walking; otherwise you will end up staring face-first at a nice pile of … yes, I said the trail is for horses, and plenty use it. We actually ran across a group on horseback on our way up the mountain. On farther up, horses are not allowed.
Another word of caution on this hike during spring, summer and fall: Be vigilant and be smart. Bears are in the area. When we hiked this trail last year, we were a good mile and a half in when we came upon a bag of garbage that had been thrown around and obviously rooted through by a black bear. There are several little neighborhoods at the base of the Cumberland Mountains along the stretch of Highway 58 that runs along the mountains. It appeared as though a bear had made its way down the mountain, found an easily accessible bag of garbage and decided to bring it home for supper. Needless to say, we didn't hang around the area long.
By the end of the Ewing Trail, just when you think things can't get tougher, they do. At the 2.5-mile mark, you take the White Rocks Trail for the final push to the White Rocks summit. This portion of the trail is definitely harder in elevation gain than I have done anywhere else, including up Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. On this portion of the trail, it's best to take your time, keep your head down and push forward until things level out; otherwise, you might seriously consider turning back, but I promise you, it is totally worth it. Once you reach the top of the climb, you have another 200 feet along the ridge top before you climb out to the overlook.
When you finally make it to the top, the views are astounding. The thermal vents up the side of the mountain are constant and the birds of prey seem to glide around effortlessly. You can see all around for miles on a clear day. Looking back south and east into Tennessee and Virginia, you can glimpse the Poor and Powell valleys. To the north is Kentucky. Take your time up top to really soak in the views and enjoy the achievement.
We did. It was magnificent.
The hike back down isn't as tough as climbing up, but it is just as rugged, so exercise caution. At the end, you will have completed a 6.4-mile trek just as we did, and will wonder how long before you can make it back to do it again. We've yet to make it back up; I think it might be awhile since our newest family member is due to arrive in December. However, I look forward to getting back up there, because there is more than just the overlook to see. There is also the sand cave, which is accessible by going to the left on the Ridge Trail instead of the right once you get on top of the ridge.
Happy Trails,
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The shooting happened in the 400 block of West Magnolia Street around 1:30 a.m. in an alleyway behind an apartment building where a group of young men gathered to socialize. A man then walked up and opened fire on the group, hitting three people.
One person was declared dead at the scene and two others were rushed to the hospital.
Lt. John Corina with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office says a hunt is underway for the lone gunman, who reportedly fled on foot.
Deputies say there were several witnesses present at the time of the shooting. They will be interviewed as part of the investigation.
There is no suspect description at this time. The victims have not been identified.


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World Champion and Commonwealth Games medal winning cyclist Eddie Dawkins is lending his support to Alzheimers New Zealand, in recognition of his family connection to dementia. Eddie's grandfather passed away from dementia, and his grandmother is also now affected by the condition.
From 20-21 March Eddie and his coach Anthony Peden (former trainer to Casey Stoner) are lending their support to Alzheimers New Zealand by riding in a charity motorcycle rally around the central North Island, beginning in Auckland and passing through Tauranga, Whakatane, Taupo and Rotorua, before finishing up in Waikato.
The main message that Eddie will be promoting is that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia, including keeping fit and healthy, being socially engaged and keeping your brain active. He'll also be raising much needed funds.
Come along and meet Eddie and show your support!!
Auckland: Friday 20 March, 7am - 9am, Auckland Harley Davidson, 521 Mount Wellington Highway.
Tauranga: Friday 20 March, 12.30pm - 1.30pm. Edgewater Fan, 120 The Strand, Tauranga.
Whakatane: Friday 20 March, 3.30pm - 4.30pm. 'The Gap' at The Strand.
Rotorua: Saturday 21 March, 10.30am - 11.30am 'The Hub' (back of QE Health). Mobile food van 'Stone Soup' will be selling nachos and real fruit icecream/frozen yoghurt.
Taupo: Saturday 21 March, 12.45pm - 1.45pm, Northcroft Reserve, Lake Terrace.
If you'd like to support Eddie by making a donation to Alzheimers NZ you can do so on his Givealittle event page
If you are a motorcyclist and are keen to join Eddie on a leg of the rally email firstname.lastname@example.com for further info.
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Lost and Found
As we've all experienced, from time to time some of our personal possessions will wander away from us during our travels. Our operators endeavour to collect these items as they are turned in or as they find them on board.
All of the wandering items that are rescued on our buses are turned in to the Office on a daily basis. We try to reunite lost items with their rightful owners, but you can help us help you.
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Davies, Bleddyn P. (1996) On the targeting of care management: some implications of PSSRU research. In: Targeting Care Management, 1996. (Unpublished) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:27092)
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<p>We already have most of the logical framework needed to produce good local targeting policies. The challenge is to integrate them, and to clothe them with useful quantified knowledge at the local and national levels. For that, we need consortia of the DH, field authorities and academe, to establish the laboratories in which we could develop, analyse and use the minimum data set for care-managed community care we have been advocating for at least a decade (Davies and Challis, 1986). The talk illustrates this with a number of propositions.,
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