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The '''Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb''' is a terrorist organization and part of [[Al-Qaeda]]. It has 300-400 members and is one of the best
The '''Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb''' is a terrorist organization and part of [[Al-Qaeda]]. It has 300-400 members and is one of the best terrorist groups in the world. The group was founded by Hassan Hattab, who was a member of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria. Al-Qaida in the Maghreb received support from [[Barack Hussein Obama]] in the murder of [[Muammar al-Gaddafi]] the [[Libyan War]] . AQIM was also responsible for the deaths of 37 hostages, including two Americans in [[Mali]].<ref>http://frontpagemag.com/2013/stephenbrown/al-qaedas-anti-black-racism/</ref>
==Benghazi rebellion==
==Benghazi rebellion==
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The Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) is a terrorist organization and part of Al-Qaeda. It has 300-400 members and is one of the best organized terrorist groups in the world. The group was founded by Hassan Hattab, who was a member of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria. Al-Qaida in the Maghreb received support from Barack Hussein Obama in the murder and overthrow of Muammar al-Gaddafi and establishment of Sharia law after the Libyan War in 2011. AQIM was also responsible for the deaths of 37 hostages, including two Americans in Mali.[1]
Benghazi rebellion
The Benghazi rebellion started as a series of protests in eastern Libya on February 16, 2011 after the fall of regimes in Tunisia and Egypt. Ansar al-Shariah, an affiliate of Al-Qaida in the Maghreb (AQIM) vowed to do everything to overthrow Libyan secular strongman Muammar Gaddafi[2][3] and establish Sharia. President Obama granted U.S. assistance to this same group.[4]
Abdel-Hakim al-Hasidi said jihadists who fought against American troops in Iraq served on the front lines. [5] [6] NATO's Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee days before President Obama publicly admitted to intervention that U.S. intelligence knew of al Qaeda and Hezbollah elements among the Libyan insurgents.[7]
On March 21, 2011, President Obama disclosed he had ordered U.S. military force operations in Libya two days earlier, "to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe" in his words, over the objections of his most knowledgeable experts and confidants. Secretary of Defence Robert Gates opposed the action and warned it meant attacking the legitimate government of Libya.[8] National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough, and White House counterterrorism chief John O. Brennan, urged caution. Libya was not vital to American national security interests and the rebels had ties to Al Qaeda.[9] But Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "won the bureaucratic battle to use [Department of Defence] resources to achieve what's essentially the State Department's objective... and Obama let it happen". [10] Secretary Clinton stated:
|We are currently doing everything we can to bomb, strafe and use missiles to carry the rebels into power in Libya. We want them to win. We just don't know who they are." [11]
Libyan Islamic Fighters Group
A document published by the U.S. West Point Military Academy's Combating Terrorism Center revealed that jihadi rebels between 2005 and 2007 exited Libya to join the Iraq Islamic insurgency in Iraq in greater numbers than any other country. The captured Sinjar documents[12] included background information on foreign jihadists who migrated to Iraq to kill American soldiers,[13] many of those jihadi rebels coming from among the very people Obama pledged to protect in the name of "humanitarianism". David Wood wrote: "Almost one in five foreign fighters arriving in Iraq came from eastern Libya, from the towns of Surt, Misurata and Darnah. On a per capita basis, that's more than twice as many than came from any other Arabic-speaking country, amounting to what the counter terrorism center called a Libyan 'surge' of young men eager to kill Americans." The report notes 82% of Libyan jihadi rebels volunteered as suicide bombers, well above the 56% of all foreign insurgents in Iraq.
The report reminded that Benghazi has long been associated with Islamic militancy in Libya, in particular for an uprising by Islamist organizations in the mid‐1990s. One group—the Libyan Fighting Group (jamaʹah al‐libiyah al‐muqatilah)—claimed to have Afghan veterans in its ranks. The West Point study noted Gaddafi had taken measures to mitigate the threat from rebel jihadi groups, and amnestied some Muslim Brotherhood activists in the hope that they would moderate the views of more violent Islamist activists.
The Combating Terrorism Center document concludes,
|The Syrian [ Assad regime] and Libyan [Gaddafi] governments share the United States' concerns about violent salafi‐jihadi ideology and the violence perpetrated by its adherents. These governments [Syria, Gaddafi, and the US] like others in the Middle East, fear violence inside their borders and would much rather radical elements go to Iraq rather than cause unrest at home. U.S. and Coalition efforts to stem the flow of fighters into Iraq will be enhanced if they address the entire logistical chain that supports the movement of these individuals—beginning in their home countries – rather than just their Syrian entry points.
This set off a fierce debate in the Obama administration over the wisdom of arming terrorists.[14] It is now known sometime prior to March 31, 2011,[15] Obama signed a Presidential Finding authorizing support for the rebel jihadis.[16]
Ghaddafi's murder and Sharia law installed
By October 2011, Libyan rebel fighting groups with support from NATO airstrikes, overtook the capital of Tripoli and toppled the government. Ghaddafi was captured and brutally and sadistically murdered.[17] The jihadis were immediately recognized by the U.S. and the U.N. as the legitimate government. Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, chairman of the National Transitional Council, announced that Sharia will be the source for all legislation in Libya and that all laws conflicting with Sharia are null and void.[18] Abdel Rahim al-Kib, the country's interim prime minister, echoed Jalil's words a couple of days later.[19] Around the same time these statements were made an Al Qaeda flag was flown above the Benghazi courthouse, and reports were surfacing that the Libyan jihadis imposed Sharia law in some parts of the country even earlier.[18]
U.S. intelligence says as many as 20,000 advanced Russian surface-to-air missiles were missing.[20] Some of those missiles reached the hands of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.[21]
American Ambassador murdered
For a more detailed treatment, see Benghazi Attack.
A March 29, 2011 article in the Washington Post included these paragraphs:
|"It's almost a certitude that at least part" of the Libyan opposition includes members of al-Qaeda, said Bruce Riedel, a former senior CIA analyst and adviser to President Obama. Riedel said that anti-Gaddafi elements in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi have had "very close associations with al-Qaeda" dating back years....I would hope that we now have a good sense of the opposition in Libya and can say that this is 2 percent, not 20 percent," Riedel said. "If we don't, then we are running the risk of helping to bring to power a regime that could be very dangerous.[22]
With several U.S.embassies besieged on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney declared authorities had no reason to believe the attack on the sovereign territory of the United States consulate in Benghazi less than two months before the 2012 Presidential election, resulting in the deaths of several Americans, was a terrorist attack.
|The unrest that we've seen around the region has been in reaction to a video that Muslims, many Muslims, find offensive.
This became the official White House line. President Obama went on the Comedy Channel to say the deaths of Americans was "not optimal".[23] When pressed by reporters, who pointed out evidence that the violence in Benghazi was a terrorist attack, Press Secretary Carney argued "the unrest around the region has been in response to this video."
Leading suspected jihadis in the murders and terrorist attack were the local Benghazi branch of Ansar al-Shariah, known to have ties to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.[24] A commander of the terrorist group boasted jovially about the attack over drinks with reporters for the New York Times in Benghazi[25].[26]
Algeria and Mali
Two more Americans were killed, along with 35 others, after being taken hostage by rebel jihadists in Mali shortly after the Libyan upheaval.[27]
Hillary Clinton testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in the wake of the Benghazi murders that occurred under her stewardship, that weapons and fighters equipped by the Obama administration made their way into Mali and Algeria:
|There is no doubt that the Algerian terrorists had weapons from Libya. There is no doubt that the Malian remnants of AQIM [Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb] have weapons from Libya.[28]
- ↑ http://frontpagemag.com/2013/stephenbrown/al-qaedas-anti-black-racism/
- ↑ Al Qaeda in N. Africa backs Libya uprising: SITE
- ↑ Libya uprising.
- ↑ Anti-American Extremists Among Libyan Rebels U.S. Has Vowed To Protect, David Wood, Huffington Post, 3/19/11.
- ↑ Libyan rebel commander admits his fighters have al-Qaeda links.
- ↑ Libyan, Once a Detainee, Is Now a U.S. Ally of Sorts.
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8414583/Libya-al-Qaeda-among-Libya-rebels-Nato-chief-fears.html
- ↑ http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20038391-503544.html
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ How Obama turned on a dime toward war.
- ↑ http://pajamasmedia.com/tatler/2011/06/23/hillary-clinton-to-libya-skeptics-whose-side-are-you-on/
- ↑ A First Look at the Sinjar Documents
- ↑ The Sinjar Documents are a collection of al Qaeda computer data captured by Americans in 2007 in a predawn raid near Sinjar, Iraq, six miles from the Syrian border.
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/world/africa/30diplo.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/31/world/africa/31intel.html?_r=2&hp
- ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/30/us-libya-usa-order-idUSTRE72T6H220110330
- ↑ Leading from behind - a critique of Obama foreign policy
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Libya: Al Qaeda flag flown above Benghazi courthouse - Daily Telegraph
- ↑ New Libyan PM backs Islamic sharia law
- ↑ U.S. Intelligence Now Says Up To 20,000 Advanced Surface-To-Air Missiles Missing From Lib, Weasel Zippers, September 27, 2011
- ↑ Hamas boosting anti-aircraft arsenal with looted Libyan missiles - Haaretz
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/libyan-opposition-includes-a-small-number-of-al-qaeda-fighters-us-officials-say/2011/03/29/AFRlXWyB_story.html
- ↑ Interview with Jon Stewart of the Daily Show.
- ↑ http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/10/19/when-an-obama-adviser-called-benghazi-an-al-qaeda-hotbed/?cxntfid=blogs_political_insider_jim_galloway
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/world/africa/election-year-stakes-overshadow-nuances-of-benghazi-investigation.html?pagewanted=2&ref=world
- ↑ http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/10/frappe-libya-attack/
- ↑ Algeria: 37 Foreigner Hostages Killed in Attack, Associated Press, Jan. 21, 2013. TIME magazine.
- ↑ Clinton says militants used weapons from Libya in Algeria attack, Reuters, Jan 23, 2013.]


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Cougar Soccer Will Play Idaho State Sunday
Sept. 13, 2001
This Week: The Washington State soccer team will play Idaho State Sunday as scheduled, while Friday's match with Cal Poly has been canceled. Friday's match was called off in the aftermath of the tragedy that took place this week in New York City. The match against Idaho State is at noon.
Scouting the Bengals: Idaho State is unbeaten through three games this season. The Bengals defeated Central Washington 2-0, Youngstown State 5-0, and battled Air Force to a scoreless tie. Head coach Gordon Henderson guided the Bengals to a 12-5-2 record last year and a second place finish in the Big Sky. With seven starters back, Henderson and the Bengals are eyeing a conference title. ISU has outshot opponents 51-29.
Cougar Coaching Staff: Dan Tobias is entering his fourth year as the head coach at Washington State after leading the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament in 2000. Tobias has tallied a 27-31-3 record in his tenure, including 10 conference wins, the most of any WSU coach. The former Cal Poly standout player is just the third coach in the 13-year history of the Cougar soccer program. Curtis McAlister is in his third year on the Palouse and works primarily on defensive organization and with the goalkeepers. His presence was a factor in 2000, as WSU allowed only 19 goals in 21 games and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Oregon native Lisa Oyen joined the Cougar coaching staff over the summer and brings a wealth of playing experience to the program. The four-year letterwinner at the University of Montana comes to WSU after a stint with the Seattle Sounders as special projects manager.
PAC-10 STANDINGS CONF. OVERALLUCLA 0-0 4-0Washington 0-0 4-0Stanford 0-0 3-0Arizona State 0-0 3-1California 0-0 3-1Oregon State 0-0 3-1Arizona 0-0 2-1Oregon 0-0 1-1USC 0-0 1-1Washington State 0-0 1-2
2000 In Review: Washington State began the season with a win over Utah in Salt Lake City. After stumbling against nationally-ranked Brigham Young later the same weekend, the Cougars won seven of the next eight games to head into Pac-10 play with a 8-2 record. Losses to California and Stanford were offset by a monumental sweep of Arizona and Arizona State on their home fields. WSU finished the season with the first plus-.500 winning percentage since joining the Pac-10 by winning another pair of conference road games at Oregon and Oregon State, and by defeating cross-state rival and No. 2 Washington in overtime. Montana, who Washington State defeated 4-2 in September, knocked the Cougs out of the NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 win played in the snow in Pullman.
2001 Season Recap
UNLV Classic-vs. St. Mary's (L 3-2): Washington State opened the season with a frustrating loss after leading St. Mary's 2-0 at halftime. Rachel Rodrick and freshman Christie Spear each scored one goal in the opening stanza, but their offensive exploits gave way to a scoring burst by Gaels' freshman Katie Frattone in the second half. Frattone scored three goals in 14 minutes for her first-career hat trick and gave St. Mary's a 3-2 win in the first game of the UNLV Classic.
UNLV Classic-vs. UNLV (L 1-0): The Cougars successfully battled an aggressive offense and 101-degree desert temperatures for most of the afternoon, but UNLV's Cristyn Enea scored the games' only goal in the 85th minute to give the Rebels the win. WSU managed 11 shots, including two each by Christie Spear, Beth Childs, Kim Morgan, and Keegan Hughes, but could not get any to stick as the Cougars were sent back to Pullman winless in the UNLV Classic.
vs. Eastern Washington (W 8-0): Liz Duncan's penalty kick goal just over a minute into the game would be all the Cougars needed, but not all they would get. Sophomore Rachel Rodrick recorded her first hat trick and added an assist, while senior Beth Childs notched two goals and two assists. Freshmen Sara Silver-Hill and Cailan McCutchan also added goals. The Cougars outshot the Eagles 26 to 4 as Lindsey Jorgensen and Sara Leibowitz combined for the shutout in goal.
Roster Breakdown: Dan Tobias will field a team of 28 players for the 2001 season, highlighted by deep freshmen and sophomore classes. There are four players in both the senior and junior classes, nine sophomores, and 11 freshmen. Senior Natalie Kehl, junior Brianne Carmody, and freshman Sara Sheridan will redshirt in 2001, bringing the active roster to 25.
Life After Deka: The Washington State offensive attack will be operating without its primary option for the last four years. Deka DeWitt's name is all over the school record book in almost every offensive category. In 2000, DeWitt earned second team All-Conference honors while leading the Pac-10 in shots and shots per game, and finishing seventh in the league in goals despite missing four games with an injury. The Auburn, Wash., native is WSU's career leader in shots on goal with 303, matches played with 74, second in goals (40), assists (15), points (95), game-winning goals (8), and multiple goal matches (8).
Class Of 2000: Washington State's freshmen class of 2000 featured nine players that saw significant action last season. Defenders Mariette Boyce, Shay Hobby, and Danielle Sass, midfielders Jessica Allen, Katelin Jackson, Kim Morgan, Jenna Wirtz, and Rachel Rodrick, and goalkeeper Sara Leibowitz all contributed to WSU's run to the NCAA Tournament. Hobby was named the Cougar's defensive player of the year, while Rodrick and Morgan received Pac-10 All-Conference honors.
Cougars In The Record Books: Several current Washington State players will be looking to climb higher in the career record books in 2001. Beth Childs, who owns the career assists record with 17, will be pushed by Katrina Stroh and Liz Duncan, who each have 10 marks in that category. Speaking of Stroh, after only two years at WSU, the Federal Way, Wash., product is sixth on the all-time points list with 30. If she continues at this pace, she will be third in that category, behind only Kim Lynass (177) and Deka DeWitt (95), by the end of the season.
Senior Goalkeeper Lindsey Jorgensen: Three-year returning starter Lindsey Jorgensen was named to both the Pac-10 All-Conference (second team) and Pac-10 All-Academic (first team) Teams in 2000. The North Bend, Wash., native helped WSU hold opponents to only .95 goals per game while maintaining a 4.00 GPA studying mathematics. Jorgensen was fourth in the conference in saves with 96 and shutout opponents five times. Jorgensen owns the WSU career records for minutes in goal (5452), saves (351), and solo shutouts (16).
Jorgensen, Leibowitz Have Help: When stopper Lindsey Jorgensen sat out two games with a concussion last season, it left true freshman Sara Leibowitz as the only healthy goal keeper. Though Leibowitz performed admirably in her absence, the coaching staff went to great lengths to avoid having to put a field player in goal in 2001. Freshmen Kate Hultin (Denver, Colo.) and Meghan Miller (Kent, Wash.) were brought in to join the goalkeeping corps this season.
Cougars vs. Top 25 Opponents: WSU's victory over No. 2 Washington in the 2000 regular season finale was the 47th time in the program's 12-year history that the Cougars have played a team ranked in the national top 25. In those matches, WSU has come away with the win nine times while tying on five occasions. Aside from the victory over the Huskies last year, WSU owns two other victories over top 10 teams. In 1993, under the direction of Lisa Fraser, the Cougars upset No. 6 Stanford in Pullman . In 1994, the Cougs opened what would become an NCAA Tournament season by defeating Connecticut 2-1. Fraser helped WSU achieve their highest ranking in the national polls in 1993, peaking at No. 11 on Sept. 12.
Cougs On The Tube: The Washington State soccer program is no stranger to television coverage. Cougar matches have appeared on television a total of 25 times, 19 on Prime Sports Northwest and six on Fox Sports Northwest. WSU soccer debuted on the tube Oct. 5, 1990 with a 4-0 win over Seattle Pacific. Possibly the most memorable television appearance came in 1991 as the Cougars took 58 shots on goal en route to a 15-0 blowout of Gonzaga. Dan Tobias went 2-1 in his first season at WSU on television, including a 1-0 overtime win against Washington on Fox Sports Northwest.
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Is Cheryl Hines Staying Young with Plastic Surgery?
May 12, 2009 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Lisa Stern | 1 Comment
Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm will recognize Cheryl Hines as Larry David's much-maligned ex-wife. But this year, when the actress debuted on network TV, Make Me Heal wondered if the actress hadn't had some plastic surgery to stay looking so young.
43-year old Cheryl Hines recently took a step behind the camera and took a turn at directing with the film Serious Moonlight, written by the late Adrienne Shelly of Waitress acclaim.
At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of the film, Cheryl Hines defended actresses who go under the knife, saying, "You know what, if it makes you happy, do it. I don't care. Whatever works."
The actress spoke in response to a question about plastic surgery that was directed at Meg Ryan, a star in the new film, and a notorious case of plastic surgery gone wrong. (See Make Me Heal's story on Meg Ryan's plastic surgery). Cheryl's positive outlook on plastic surgery led Make Me Heal to wonder whether or not Cheryl's youthful appearance were enhanced by a skilled surgeon.
The mother of one has a toned physique and a ready smile, the work of cosmetic dentistry.
Plastic surgeon Dr. John Di Saia says, "Cheryl has at least had cosmetic dentistry. She might have a rhinoplasty in the future although she is pretty as it is."
Cheryl's sparkling smile and wonderful personality certainly enhance her looks, as does some Botox and perhaps even some eyelid surgery.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell J. Aston reveals, "Cheryl Hines is a very attractive woman; and I think her personality makes her even more beautiful. She does appear to have had some plastic surgery. In my opinion, she looks like she has had Botox to her forehead. I also think that she might have had a blepharoplasty. Cheryl has no signs of excessive skin around her upper and lower lids nor does she have bags under her eyes. I think she has a great smile too, though that looks natural. At 43, Mrs. Hines looks gorgeous and is an excellent role model for women in their 40's. I believe doing small procedures in moderation to maintain ones looks is a healthy way to pursue plastic surgery."
Cheryl may have already gone under the knife to attain her adorable nose, but it could just as easily be the nose she was born with.
Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer tells Make Me Heal, "Cheryl has always struck me as beautiful. I have suspected that she has had her nose done, but I can't tell for sure. She does have a Botox look, which is not bad."
Although it looks like her sitcom, In the Motherhood, may not be headed for renewal, Cheryl still has a bright future in Hollywood ahead of her, thanks in part to some plastic surgery.
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With constant controversies and political debate surrounding the educational level and competencies of children, the future of the education system remains unknown. Though there are many campaigns and programs promoting strong literacy abilities, the origin of how children process information, however, remains a fundamental yet questionable fact. Dr. Theodore Kesler, professor of elementary and early childhood education at Queens College responds to this inquiry with his research at PS/IS 499 Queens College School for Math, Science and Technology in developing children's multi-modal responses to texts through computer-based work.
Kesler's teaching experience spans over 20 years. Like most undergraduate students, he did not start out on his current career path. He actually began his studies in pr-med, however, by his junior year he had delusions about the life of a doctor to which he felt it would not challenge him fully. "I also wanted to work with children," he stated. After a stint as a math program teacher for various schools in New York City he was intrigued by the daily challenges of teaching and wanted to put his whole heart into it. "I always saw it (teaching) as a challenging profession because the context of my class varied from year to year, depending on my students." In 1996-97 his efforts to change the structure of education was honoring by The New York Times in a nine-part series of articles by Jacques Steinberg entitled, Class 3-223: Mr. Kesler's Struggle. That following year in 1998, he received the prestigious Bank Street College Early Childhood Teacher of the Year Award. Then, in 2001, he earned his National Board of Professional Teaching Standards license as a Middle Grades Generalist. With these prominent accolades, Kesler advanced in the teaching field and earned his Doctor of Education degree from the Teachers College at Columbia University. While there he served as a full-time staff developer with the Reading and Writing Project from 2001 to 2008, when he joined the Queens College faculty.
His research in focusing on developing children's multi-modal responses as it relates to their overall literacy not only is geared towards challenging his students, but also allow him to stay afloat of the ever-changing technology as well. "I chose this focus because I want to invite active and authentic uses of technology for meaningful and important literacy development. I (also) want to become much more competent and fluent in the integration of technology and literacy," he explains. Kesler used many facets of technology in gaining the attention of his 5th grade subjects such as: PowerPoint, Audacity, Flickr and Google Image sites (to name a few). Without the use of technology to entice student learning, Kesler found that the children become complacent and bored with just reading words in books. However, with the extensive uses of technology, the children are blown away by the possibilities through using different media. "I expect that student will both gain in their computer competencies and in their literacy development. I believe that the projects we are doing invite social negotiation and problem solving that contribute strongly to students' learning."
It is Kesler's belief that literacy is evolving and will soon consist of nothing but various uses of technology. "Literacy will become more than reading from books. I want to continue to be engaged and connected to the national conversations about it." he proclaims. He is considering a new proposal to work with the 8th grade special education class at PS/IS 499 on learning how to read popular culture websites critically. As he continues to focus on integrating technology into the classroom he sees improvements in some schools that are promoting and integrating technology and inquiry work and not sticking to the basic textbook teaching.
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Fair Work Ombudsman commenced its investigation and the business refused to back pay and is now facing severe breaches of workplace laws.
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Payroll can make mistakes by paying wrong rates or overtime, costing substantial monies in overpayments. When was your payroll or bookkeeping service last audited?
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That Awkward Moment - review and trailer
Zac Efron and rising British star Imogen Poots play a group of horny hipsters in this romantic comedy
Director: Tom Gormican; starring: Zac Efron, Imogen Poots, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan
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Want to know what guys talk about behind closed doors?
That's the unique selling point of That Awkward Moment, a frisky, rude dating comedy about three twentysomething New York males.
They are not, be warned, a very sophisticated species: favoured topics of conversation include sex, more sex and bowel movements.
Want to know what guys talk about behind closed doors? That's the unique selling point of That Awkward Moment
Lucky then that the cast are so appealing. Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B.
Jordan play the guys while Imogen Poots and Mackenzie Davie are the women who might just help the horny hipsters grow up, albeit at the cost of their friendships after the trio make a daft pledge to avoid serious romance.
It should be charmless but the cast sparkle and help writer-director Tom Gormican refresh – if not freshen up – the romantic comedy.


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yeh hai pyaar – a sweet revenge…episode 3
Scene 1
At ishita's house
Ishita gives gift to ruhi and she also gifts her. They both share a cute moment.then ishu's mom and mrs bhalla come there and take them inside. Just then raman comes and ruhi runs to him. but ishu does not see him.then raman and ruhi exchange their gifts.then they both go inside.
Scene 2
At rithik's house
Rithik goes to sesha's house and looks for her.
Rithik then sees nothing in kitchen. He then orders his servants to bring the necessary things. They also do that. Sesha hearing his voice came out of her room.
Sesha:rithik ji, what are you doing here?
Rithik: nothing. I just came to see you.
Sesha: ok but its time for office nah. Come shall we go rihik ji?
Rithik: rithik ji sounds nice. But did you eat anything?
Sesha thinks that she is a snake and even without eating she can live.
Sesha: no, actually I dono cooking, so I didn't ate.
Rithik: its ok, I'll teach you.
They both cook together. They share a romantic moment and an eyelock. Shivanya comes there and sees them together and feels sad and jealous. She then thinks that why is she getting disturbed seeing them together. She then calls rithik. Sesha sees her and moves away from rithik. Rithik introduces shivanya and sesha. Then he tells shivanya to wait outside as he and sesha didn't eat anything and they will come after breakfast. She goes out and thinks why is she feeling sad.
Scene 3
At adi's school
Adi was talking to someone ruhi sees this from far away
Adi:thank you, atleast you came here
Unknown person: where will I go without you people?
Adi: don't worry just 10 days more to go to complete our plan
Unknown person: ya, I'm waiting for that moment. Keep ruhi from that ishita.
Adi: you don't worry, I'll take care. She is the evil eye of my family. I will destroy her.
Ruhi then comes, seeing her that person goes. Adi tells ruhi nothing and they both leave.
Scene 4
Rithik and raman have a phone conversation.
Rithik: bhai, I told you nah about that two girls
Raman: ya what for that?
Rithik: I'm confused. When I see both of them I'm getting a strange feeling.
Raman: rithik from when did you became a playboy?
Rithik: bhai, I'm serious.
Raman: arey, leave it whatever happens, it will be for good. But remember don't play with their feelings. First make sure whom you are in with love, then propse her.
Rithik:sure bro, ok what happened to your love?
Raman tells him everything happened in the toy shop.
Rithik: bro why cant it be like this?
Raman: like what?
Rithik: even that lady might be like you nah, divorced or single parent.
Raman:ya, I didn't think this. Ok rithik bye. I have to go and pick kids from their school. Take care
Scene 5
Rithik:shivanya, I have an appointment with mr.patel in aloft hotel today night and it is a candle light dinner organized by him for his wife. He invited me and I want to take you along with me.
Shivanya: but why me?
Rithik;because I need to sign important deal. So I need papers and you are coming there for official work.
Shivanya:ok I'll come
Rithik: that's a 7 star hotel, you cant come in this dress. I have kept you a dress in your cabin, were it and get freshen up. We will go together.
Sesha hears them and feels jealous . she thinks why rithik is not taking her along with him. she then goes to her house. yamini sees her and asks her what happened. She tells her everything. Yamini consoles her and gives idea of surprising rithik. She tells sesha to go to that hotel and impress him more than shivanya. Shivanya has went for official work but you go for personal work. She then tells sesha about the marriage proposal which sesha happily agrees. Yamini gifts her a saree and beautiful white necklace and ask her to go.
Scene 6
In the hotel
Rithik sees shivanya and get melted in her beauty
Shivanya: sir, where is mr.patel?
Rithik: actually, that is a drama. I know you felt sad when me and sesha having breakfast together, so I decided to have dinner with you, as I don't want to see any partiality between you both.
Shivanya;but sir….
Rithik:its ok, come lets have dinner
Shivanya slips and rithik holds her. Sesha sees this and fumes.
Rithik feeds shivanya as her hand got sprained…shivanya enjoys and feels very happy. Sesha seeing this breaks and cries…….the screen freezes on shivanya's happy face and sesha's sad face….
Precap:yamini tells rithik about marriage proposal with sesha which shocks rithik. Marriage rituals are done for raman, ishu, rithik, sesha and also shivanya.


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We were living in Redondo Beach, about 30 miles south of the epicenter, when the Northridge Earthquake rattled the Los Angeles basin at 4:31 a.m. on Jan. 17, 1994. I remember the adrenaline surging through my system after being jolted from a deep sleep. Our two-story house felt as if it had been lifted from its moorings and slammed back to earth.
Our roofing tiles clattered like loose dominoes, car alarms sounded up and down the streets, picture frames fell from walls and glassware shaken from kitchen shelves shattered on the tile floor. For what seemed like an eternity, the house kept swaying. Then the electric power went off.
It was a frightening, helpless feeling, and there was devastation to match. The magnitude-6.7 quake killed 57 people and injured another 5,000. It pancaked a Northridge apartment building, ravaged neighborhood homes, ripped seams in highways and collapsed overpasses. The final tally was an estimated $20 billion in damages.
Gentle tremors are part of the California lifestyle — we even joke about them with visitors from out of state.
A full-blown teeth-rattler is a different beast, and it left an impression on my wife, Faith, and me.
Within days of the Northridge quake, we assembled earthquake kits — for the car and home — with first-aid supplies, blankets, flashlights, transistor radios, batteries and emergency tools. We secured a bookcase to the wall, bought a new fire extinguisher for the house and stocked up on bottled water and nonperishable foods.
I thought about all that early Sunday morning, when the biggest quake I'd felt in 20 years — a magnitude-6.0 in Napa County — announced itself in the darkness and reminded us how vulnerable we are.
It dawned on me that the earthquake kit intended for the car was lying on a shelf somewhere in the garage — I pulled it out of the trunk when I needed space — and the emergency food rations we purchased long ago disappeared during our relocation to the Bay Area.
Later that day, I checked our fire extinguisher and discovered it was 13 years old. The only bottled water we had was is in small containers — fine for hikes, not for a prolonged interruption in water service.
And I could only guess that the transistor radio was in the garage. It seems to be where we put everything we no longer need.
Years without seismic events tend to dull your sense of urgency. Out of sight, out of mind. All the emergency measures we felt compelled to take in 1994 had become a distant memory. I was surprised to admit I'd forgotten the lesson learned 20 years ago when my home was tossed around and broken glass was scattered across the floor.
On Monday, I bought a new fire extinguisher. I found the radio and purchased some batteries. I'll be stocking up on water and food next. The earthquake kit is back in the trunk.
A lot of bad things happened Sunday morning. Fortunately, most of them can be repaired. If anything good came from the experience, it was a wake-up call about preparedness.
The California Office of Emergency Services says you should stock enough food and water for 72 hours. Learn how to turn off your natural gas line. Everyone in your family should know the best place to seek shelter — under a sturdy desk or table — when the house begins to shake.
The next one will come without warning. All we can do is be ready.
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Extraterrestrial Life and our World View at the Turn of the Millennium
Dibner Library Lecture
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
May 2, 2000
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: Copernicus with flower. Although originally symbolizing medicine, the image may also symbolize the biological universe latent in the heliocentric system. Sixteenth-century woodcut by Tobias Stimmer. Mansell collection, London.
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: The kingdom of the stars: the great variety of sizes, colors and compositions has given rise to elaborate classification schemes over the past century. Courtesy, U. S. Naval Observatory.
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: Hubble Deep Field South. A ten-day observation carried out in October 1998 by a team of astronomers at Goddard Space Flight Center and the Space Telescope Science Institute. The extremely narrow field view samples a 12 billion light year corridor of space. Virtually every image is a galaxy. Courtesy, R. Williams (STScI), the Hubble Deep Field-South Team, and NASA.
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: Steven J. Dick and David Dibner. Photo by Hugh Talman.
Steven J. Dick is an astronomer and historian of science at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. He is the President of Commission 41 (History of Astronomy) of the International Astronomical Union, and author of The Biological Universe (1996) and Life on Other Worlds (1998), both published by Cambridge University Press.
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Autism and Technology: Touch Screens And Learning
|Article first published as Autism and Technology on Technorati.
I haven't posted anything in a while, and there is a reason. Recently, I had an opportunity to visit the Apple Campus in Cupertino, California, and meet with a key person who designed the iOS devices for which Apple is so well known. It was exciting for me, because I know how important those same iOS devices have been for my sons in their development. It was a rare treat for me to personally thank those who had a hand in developing such a key device.And you know what he said? He said he didn't even think about the Autism community when designing the first iPhone. Instead, he said he was surprised, extremely surprised, and thrilled that the device has been found to act as a catalyst for those on the Spectrum. For him, it showed the ingenuity and inventiveness of developers who took the simple premise of the iPhone's multi-touch platform, and made tools that worked.And just before this meeting I also had an interview with Brandon Bailey of the San Jose Mercury News about using touch screens and apps to treat autism. He was interested in my take on the HP Hacking Autism project, which focuses on developing apps for all platforms that help children on the Spectrum. And, while I am very biased to Apple products, I said that all platforms have potential, and if the apps are there parents have more choice for their budget.So, why touch screens? What makes them better than, say, a mouse, or a keyboard? If you think about it, using a touch screen is fundamental. We are used to touching what we want, moving things with our hands, etc. Our fingers are our most versatile tools, and we feel most comfortable with them. Once you introduce another tool on top of that, it complicates the process. Using a mouse means you have to relate the mouse position on the desk (which you do not see) with the mouse pointer location on the screen. Keyboards are about the same way. But a touch screen removes that layer between you and the content, making it easier to utilize. That is why I personally feel touch screen devices are better than using a mouse and keyboard, or even a stylus, for that matter.So the age of the touch screen became a great age for the Spectrum. Technology is easier to use, making those with learning disabilities more enabled in their learning and ultimately empowering them to progress in ways that were difficult or expensive in the past. It's exciting, and I'm constantly amazed with the apps for Autism that I find out there.


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Is Full-Time RV Living the Best Choice for You?
Living year round in a motor home or camper may not appeal to some people, but to others, it seems as though it might be a good idea. Whether it is the best choice for you depends on many things.
The cost of living has soared in recent years. Because of this, many people are trying to find ways to live less expensively while still retaining a good level of comfort.
If you are one of those individuals, one possibility for you may be to buy a travel unit so that you can stay in it year round. To some, this may sound like a crazy alternative, but right now more than nine million people own and have moved into them.
This article will help you to decide whether doing this is a lifestyle change that will work well for you.
RV Life Has Many Benefits
Millions of people live in motor homes and trailers full time because it has so many great benefits. If you doubt this statement, ask yourself the following questions:
- When was the last time you woke up in the morning, decided to take a trip and found yourself driving down the road within an hour?
- How often have you ever been able to travel wherever you like, stop when you desire to do so, eat your own food, sleep in your own bed and do all of it without the necessity of making reservations?
- Have you ever been able to move from one place to another without having to break leases, sell property and then rent until you could find new housing?
- Are you tired of paying taxes and mowing your lawn?
If these questions have given you pause for thought, then you might be a person who should consider moving into a motor home or travel trailer!
Full Timing Can Be a Money Saver
If you plan carefully and well, you can live much more inexpensively this way than you might imagine. (See "Can I Save Money Living In an RV?") Doing this includes learning money saving techniques for buying travel units by using books like the one shown above, and understanding which expenses you avoid and which you must be able to cover.
For example, people who stay in campgrounds do not pay property taxes, have to worry about home maintenance costs, do not need homeowners insurance and have no mortgage payments. They pay less for certain utilities (See "RV Utilities Costs for Full Timers") than they would in a house and do not even have to purchase furniture, appliances or television sets!
However, they must pay for their campsite, licenses and their vehicle payments, if any.
Here is a breakdown that gives a good idea as to the costs you might incur:
- Purchase prices for new travel trailer units can be as low as $8,000. A good used motor home can be bought for $20,000 or less. A new high end luxury motor home can run as high as three million dollars. A High end luxury Fifth Wheel travel trailer can cost upwards of $50,000.
- A new tow or pull vehicle will cost the same as any other car. You can purchase used ones for less than $20,000.
- Annual RV insurance will average $500 depending on the price you paid for your unit.
- Utilities will generally be less than $100 a month, sometimes quite a bit less.
- Living year round in a decent campground can cost as little as $225 or upwards of $700 per month.
As you can see from what is written here, there are many variables, so in many cases, your decisions determine your costs.
Living On Wheels Gives You More Free Time
Because caring for a coach takes less time and effort than maintaining a home, people who live in them have more opportunities for pursuing their hobbies.
Many enjoy the social life of the campground and take advantage of the swimming pools, parties and special event days they provide. Others like to spend time fishing, taking classes, skeet shooting or going to flea markets.
It is much more enjoyable to be able to pursue these types of activities than it is to constantly be painting, mowing lawns and doing other household chores. Full timing gives people the extra hours they need for enjoyment, which is one of the reasons living this way is so terrific.
Full Timing Has Many Other Benefits
Here are some other benefits you might want to know about:
- You are safer in a travel unit than in a house because you are surrounded by others who live close by. Furthermore, campgrounds are usually have good security and some are regularly patrolled.
- In the event of a crisis, such as a hurricane you can simply hook up and drive away from the danger.
- Many campgrounds offer spacious lots and have amenities such as workout rooms and Jacuzzis.
- Today's coaches have slide rooms which make them more homelike and comfortable.
- Most recreational vehicles are more beautiful than the average home.
- Motor homes and campers often come with luxury amenities such as washer/dryer combinations, big screen TVs, satellite dishes, side by side refrigerators and even king sized beds. No need to make sacrifices to live the life!
- Most residential style parks offer organized activities for residents.
- If a neighbor is bothersome, you can simply hook up and move to another site.
- If a you have a problem with your campground, you can simply hook up and leave.
- Other than washing and waxing your unit and taking care of general maintenance and cleaning, there is very little physical labor . (See: "RV Cleaning and Sanitizing | The Best Methods to Use")
- If you want to work, you can easily move to take advantage of job opportunities.
- Units can be used for full time living as well as for vacations. Those who travel in their coaches do not have to worry about leaving unoccupied property behind because everything goes with them!
- You have total flexibility because your lifestyle allows you to live where you like and go wherever you please.
- Although living quarters are small, they are also much easier and less costly to care for.
- You have more free time to enjoy daily living, events and socializing.
- In the event you need hospitalization, many medical facilities now offer on site hookups for patients whose family's own RVs. This is not only convenient, but it can also save a fortune in hotel and restaurant bills.
Why Not Give the RV Lifestyle a Try?
Now that I have perked your interest, let me say that while full timing may not be for everybody, it may work for you.
If you want an easier, more flexible and less costly way to live, you should give full timing a try.
If it doesn't work out, you can always sell your motor home or trailer and go back to your old way of living, but I strongly doubt that you will.
Full timing is just too much fun and offers too many benefits!
Interview With Arizona Retiree Full time RVers
If you could live and travel full time in an RV, would you?
With an RV you can camp In style in places like this.
Questions & Answers
- Helpful 1
How do you handle receiving your mail from an RV?
I wrote an entire article about this that you can find by clicking on: https://hubpages.com/@timetraveler2, and scrolling until you find it. There are several ways to receive your mail depending on your circumstances. In our case, we always used a mail forwarding service, but if you have someone you can trust, they can receive and then send it to you as needed.Helpful 14
Is there a list of full time RV parking spots nation wide?
No. However, if you buy a Good Sam Camping Guide, you can call individual campgrounds to see if they allow year-round parking.Helpful 6
© 2012 Sondra Rochelle
TT thanks so much! Everyone in this subculture has been so nice. You are correct about legal residence, which is where you live "most" of the time, where you get your mail and keep your stuff. Hence I have upped my days in Ore to a minimum of 17 days a month and shifted my mail there. It was no problem and will save me a bunch. I'm moving on to the next step.....
On that note do you have any articles on the best states to use as your legal residence for full time RVing or suggestions?
Thx TT! I will keep you posted.
I am looking hard at the new Camp Lites (all aluminum) and want to go in that direction or fiberglass (Escapes, Scamps and a few others..)
Legally its not hard to get the Oregon DL (which is all you need to avoid what could be Thousands in Tax) I already checked and I have a part time physical address there anyway (I'm on the border and have clients in both states)
After that I was planning on changing it again to Sioux Falls SD via their mail forwarding service which gives you a physical address too.....
Let me know if you see any Trailers (lite ones) in the 20-24 range....I can travel anytime.
PS feel free to give any interested sellers any info on my query.
Ok TT!! our wisdom prevails. I went and did some of my first shopping yesterday and yes the small ones 15-18' could get claustrophobic.....the Surveyor 200 slide out (23 ft including tongue) with a slideout seemed a world of difference with just that few feet of extra space (i know I could do it in that one).......but I have to be cautious about weight...my max is 6200-6500 and that surveyor is 4400 empty....soooooooooo
Im going to have my morning coffee now and read some more of your articles...so much to do...I'm going to get an ORE DL soon to save the cost of the tax if I buy [no state tax] new. My sister tells me to go used too. I have given my self plenty of time to do this....i will keep you posted...ugh I feel like i dont know what Im looking at on the used ones
Time Traveler how feasible is it for me to consider living FT in a mini....like a Lite....16' Scamp or Camp Lite.....or the new Lil Snoozys.......they seem to have everything I need and can be purchased for well under 20K.....i plan on for the most part staying in warm weather (so the outdoors become part of my space), its just me,......?
Thank you so much for your attention.
I really enjoyed reading this and I've been considering doing this a lot lately. I do have a question about RV living with children. I have 2 young toddlers. We live in a 1bd apt with a den and with rent being at $1500/mo and sadly going upwards to $2300/mo out in Seattle, I want to save money by cutting costs, travel with my kids and pay off debt. Is it possible to live in an RV with young kids?
We already co-sleep (we intended to use the den as the kids' sleeping quarters, but they end up in the bed with me) and I work from home so I just need the internet in order to work, which I have a pay as you go hotspot that I can use or go to a library for free WiFi.
I am just curious if this idea is actually doable? I know UPS has a way for you to set up an address (PMB) opposed to a PO Box, which I can use, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am considering either a studio or RV. It just seems like an RV would end up costing the same as (or even less than) a studio after renting for 1 year. I just don't want anyone to think I'm being neglectful to my kids for making this decision.
Sounds good to me! I'm sold on no more rent or heating bills. If someone will just donate to me a good RV in excellent condition (no need to be new), I'm ready to try a new way of living. Voting this up and UI!
Absolutely know that if I had the money to purchase an RV that would suit me and had the funds to keep it up...I would rid myself of all of my excess baggage and leave a permanent location in the rearview mirror.
I do believe I am a Bedouin at heart
Great hub and many helpful observations.
Voted up++++ and shared and pinned
T.T....I have always dreamt of this. The entire time I read your excellent hub, I kept "dreaming"......wishing & hoping. I believe this is such a major decision and it would surely require some serious study & research......the info you give is great, but I'm aware there is so much more to know. I also happen to be a person who "ANALYZES" every little thing (you know, the kind that think themselves right out of a decision.).....
Seriously, what I wouldn't give to rid myself of all the "baggage" of 50 yrs of home-owning and just ...GO! I have friends who agree with and encourage me and others who say I'm crazy. They tell me of all the nightmare issues that can happen to a retired woman traveling alone. I think there's plenty that can happen anywhere, anytime, motor home or not....
Anyway I'm saving this article and several others I've found. Thanks so much for the info, TT.....it's very thorough!...UP+++
So all the hoopla about full time RV living only applies to semi tropical locations? (I was hoping for handy hints) I see the RV parks here with people in them -RVs- at all times of the year. I think I'll go knock on a few doors. Thanks anyway
Has anyone had experience living year round in a trailer in a cold climate? I am thinking of getting a travel trailer to LIVE in behind my son's home. Is there any trailer with enough insulation to do this? I have been in Alaska a long time and have lived in a travel trailer, but not here! So I am aware of the space, or lack of it. But can I keep warm at, say 10 degrees? Is there a brand of trailer that is up to it?
Excellent information! In fact, I like it so much that I have just placed a hyperlink to it on my blog, Retirement411, so that my viewers can come see it. Thank you very much.
We are in the process of preparing to go full time in a couple of years. We are currently going through 40 years of " STUFF " .......selling, donating and dividing up what kids want.....it's daunting! Then need to sell house which for me is a little scary but as I get older I am realizing more that nothing risked is nothing gained. My hubby and I LOVED our camping get aways through the years and as soon as we would return home we were talking about the next trip. We decided that full timing for us was a risk worth taking. I think the only regret we would have is not doing it, but everything in life we do there is usually a risk involved in some way, we just don't pay attention to it because we are still within our comfort zone. We are so looking forward to it! Thanks for letting me ramble. Good luck to all that decide that living the rv dream is for them!
Hi there! I am new to this hub-AWESOME by the way!
My Husband and I recently started our own business and are selling our home to purchase an RV. We plan on wrapping it with our web site/company name and traveling state & country-wide doing trade shows and promoting our business. This has been my Husband's dream for many years, and I am finally on board with giving it a try. We have twins who turned 5 on 9/11, and because they missed the 9/1 deadline to begin Kindergarten here in Houston, we have an entire year to take our family business on the road. Our RV will be our new home. I am both exited and nervous. I would certainly love any feedback from anyone who lives in an RV with their children. I myself am looking at this from the perspective of a much needed vacation, especially from the constant demands and responsibilities, and financial burdens that come with owning a large home. Thank you kindly!
We would love to live in an rv. We are about to become homeless on the 5th of march. Living in an rv would probably be better for my health too. I suffer from severe headaches caused by a cystic brain tumor and sever back pain from a car accident when I was a kid. What are the average costs of a used class c?
Hi...my hubby and I are full time RV'ers, and we love it! But I have a question having to do with our taxes. Since we live in our RV full time it is our home. Does the IRS consider this as our home for tax purposes?
Thank you, any help would be great! We are living in Bullhead City, AZ! Coldest winter in 30 freaking years! Even our friends from Canada are freezing and to top it off, the wind has not stopped for over 12 days now!!!!!! YUCKY!!! But life is good!!! LMSAO!!!!
I might try doing this, but here's my prior experience. I've never lived in an RV full time but after owning one for a decade my experience was a maintenance nightmare. Broken plumbing, floor rot,electrical problems, tires, wheel bearings, batteries, cheap parts breaking, fridge working intermittently, etc. Thankfully I had the tools in MY GARAGE and no real hurry to fix the problems. It wouldn't be fun dealing with all of that in a cold climate and actually living in it at the same time. Also, with me, the wife and a lab retriever there were condensation issues in cold climates. There were higher maintenance costs on the truck as well. So buy a high quality RV designed for long term living, and stay in the warm dry climates. The cheapest and most hassle free way to live is probably a small apartment and drive an economical car, instead of a huge truck required to tow a decent sized RV.
I live in a 26 ft. 5th wheel RV and love having my very first home. It doesn't have capability to drive it, it has to be towed by a special truck and then parked for short/long term preferred. I lived in Newport Dunes RV Resort in Newport Beach, CA for a while but found I like a more quiet private spot! I currently am renting and parked on someone's awesome property in the Valley now. (S.F.V.) I have been wanting to get back near Newport Beach area by my friends. Lonely here 90 miles from everyone. IF anyone knows anyone from Huntington Beach to Dana Point who could use help with their mortgage and wouldn't mind my little RV in their yard or driveway, Please give them my phone number! (818)932-4279. I would need bathroom and kitchen priviledges as I don't like to use and dump my tanks. ..I would pay them $600 a month! I appreciate any referrals immensely! Kathy in California
Hubby and I are hitting the road full-time within the year. We are currently sell, giving away and trashing all the "things" we have and trying to sell our house. SO EXCITED!!! As for onegoodwoman there is a dark side to everything but forewarned is forearmed so I appreciate these articles. We know all about the tanks that must be emptied but even in our house the commode has backed up more than once! We take the good with the bad and see the joy in our days.
It would be fun to travel around to different places in an RV. But it would be scary giving up home. You do make a good argument though. You have covered every aspect RV living.
This is a great hub. I must admit that I have never considered RV Living despite the fact that I have quite a bit of land. Perhaps it is a case of getting too close to conventions without realizing that there are different ways of skinning a cat.
There are a million full time RVers!? Wow!!
My husband and I keep considering RVing full time. Currently we travel about half of the year, and spend the other half in our house. The big factors keeping us from going full time are health issues and having children living in our area. I have to tell you though, every time we come home from an extended trip (4-5 months away) I get a little depressed, and long to hit the road again!
This hub has struck close to home for me, as I am considering doing just that. This has helped me a lot. Thank you for posting this. Very well written, and I vote up. I will also follow. =)
Having done it "half way" (six months at a park, six months at home) for many years, I can tell you that I would definitely do it if not for my wife's health. Simple is better.
You almost have me convinced to move into a RV! I agree that a simple lifestyle is the happiest. Great hub. Shared and voted up!
We live in a 40' trailer that is very spacious - even has a fireplace and giant screen TV. I am 64 and working as a landman (oil and gas). We move to a new place once a year and plan to travel up towards Wyoming, Colorado or Montana, or then again, maybe just stay here in Sulphur Springs, TX. No property taxes, if you don't like the neighbors you move and seeing all of the sights is wonderful.
What a great hub. I have always wanted to do this. I recently asked a hub page question about this, and then I found your hub today. Have you actually done this for a specific amount of time?
It is something I've thought about doing for the last few years but I can't get any takers. I just think it would be fun for a few girlfriends to get together and hit the road and explore....or.... a couple of couples to do the same stopping when you want to explore...having a plan or not....I just think it would be fun.
Very interesting hub. I've thought about doing this myself. It would definitely be living the minimalist lifestyle, but there are a lot of advantages. I might give it a try someday. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for a great Hub!! I have always thought of living in a RV, making it completely dependent on renewable energy. I think that the sun, wind and veggie oil could be used to do all things. The replenishing of supplies would be a problem, but still the idea of independence sounds great. Great Hub !
TT2, the wife half of the cousins I mentioned is an avid genealogist and RVing is how they can afford to travel to all the out-of-the-way-places she goes to research long-dead ancestors.
As for Kansas, if you ever have reason to be in the Topeka area, I (and the cousins) heartily recommend the RV park at Lake Shawnee, on the southeast edge of the city. Another is on the south side of Abilene.
We used to have a motorhome (as RV's are called in the UK) and we loved it even though we only used it for holidays.
If I didn't have such a cute home I would seriously consider buying another Hymer and living in it full time. Then I could always live in beautiful places in Britain; places where I could never afford to buy a house. Good points made in this hub, TT.
Some cousins sold me on full-time RVing back in 2005. Not that I've hit the road yet, but if I had a 5th wheel decked out like theirs and the vehicle to pull it, you bet I'd be gone. That 5th wheel has ALL the comforts of home and they have hardly a care in the world except where to go next. Sounds like heaven to me!
I am thinking of doing this sounds like it could be awesome. Your welcome keep writing these good informtive hubs.
Very nice I think I could live cheaper in an Rv Although the price of campsites keep going up. I would like to try it on weekends first.
what a great hub-- makes me want to go RV-ing. I love being able to pull up stakes and just go whenever and wherever-- I'm a nomad at heart. Voting up
This is something I may be doing sometime very soon! :) Voted up and useful!
Great hub and very informative. I have had some great holidays in caravan parks in France and may give it a go sometime. Sounds like a lot of fun
Voted up interesting and useful
Great story. You gave some wonderful information that I hadn't thought of. My husband has been suggesting this for a while, now I think he might be right.
YES! This is something my husband and I have been talking about ..though we just moved to N. Cali. How interesting this topic is brought up again. Lovely!
Thanks for mentioning RV groups for singles. I'm going to look into that.
Excellent hub. Voted up and Interesting. I would love to live in a RV but I live alone so it might not be too much fun for me.
This should prove to be an interesting experience. Never tried it but curious about it! :D
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I think it would be great to live in a RV and travel around the country. I hadn't thought about moving away from the neighbors, but it is another big plus.
Lots of oil and natural gas fields workers is North Dakota have been living in RVs. I'll likely link your Hub to mine about that topic.Thanks - rated Up and many more.
My family was discussing this very question just this afternoon. Our conclusion was that sometimes could be enough for us.
Well said...voted up and interesting. Nearly everyone I tell about the lifestyle say they have often thought of doing the same...with the economy as it is, now is the perfect time!
Always dreamed of doing this. Good hub.


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Smoked Trout and Golden Stuffed Potatoes
- 450g smoked fish
- 8 large baking potatoes
- 1 onion or scallion – finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons cheddar cheese – grated
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper
- Bay leaf and lemon slice
Scrub potatoes well and bake in a hot oven for 45 minutes or until cooked.
Place the smoked fish in enough cold water to cover with pepper, bayleaf and lemon. Bring to the boil and simmer for 7 minutes. Remove fish , drain well and flake.
Slit the potatoes and carefully remove the flesh.
Mix the potato flesh, smoked fish, cheese and scallions together, season, bind with mayonnaise.
Fill the fish and potato mixture back into the potato jackets and place under a hot grill until golden brown.
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I've been experiencing some issues with sending trackbacks in WordPress 18.104.22.168-beta as of this afternoon. I did an "svn update" to update my local wordpress folder and I was updated to revision 2612 from subversion. There's a bug report here that relates to what I'm experiencing. It seems the latest revision, 2612 has fixed the problem for some users. Unforunately, the problem started with rev. 2612 for me, which doesn't make much sense.
If I don't see something new in subversion by tomorrow afternoon to fix it I'll probably just revert back to a stable 1.5.1 install.


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POMPANO BEACH — The city has been disqualified from receiving tourist development grants for the past 15 months, and will not be eligible for any of the $800,000 in grant money available this fiscal year.
The city has been locked out of the grant process ever since it failed to justify its expenditure of a 1983 grant. Officials traced the problem to backlogged paperwork in the city`s Finance Department, but the explanation did not satisfy City Commissioner Michael Gomes, who said the City Commission was never notified of the dilemma.
``If something like this happens, and nobody wants to take any responsibility, then it gets lost in the fog,`` said Gomes, a frequent critic of the administration of City Manager James Soderlund.
City Commissioner Thomas Flynn also could not recall being informed about the problem, but said he was not surprised. City bookkeeping has been in disarray for the past year and a half, he said.
``This isn`t the biggest thing in the world,`` said Flynn, a Soderlund supporter, ``but a lot of people would like to make it appear that way.``
Soderlund referred all questions to Barbara DeLeon, the city`s internal auditor.
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While Kimmel expects to accept officially the tardy audit sometime this week, she said it came too late to clear the city`s TDC account for this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. Now, the city won`t be eligible for TDC grants until next October, Kimmel said, meaning the city will have been disqualified from the grant process for more than two years.


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I run at least half of my lessons off powerpoint, and end the lesson with 10-20 minutes of classwork/homework from the textbook. We use Glencoe, and like many math textbooks out there, it has an online edition that lends itself to screenshots (they're too scared of copyright thieves to allow cut and paste).
Here's the raw shot from Glencoe CA Algebra 1, Chapter 10-3:
Not too shabby, but if you try to fit that on a standard 4:3 screen, you'll either have text hanging off the side, or have to shrink it to the point where it's invisible to the back row.
Enter Photoshop: the content-aware scale tool in CS4 and CS5 lets you select a portion of an image, and intelligently shrink only the areas without meaningful content. Check out the magic that's possible:
Notice how it shrunk the sand and background but left the people, surfboard, and pole perfectly proportioned? Unbelievable.
Anyway, if it can do that, it's pretty trivial for it to figure out the difference between text and whitespace, and shrink up my problems to fit the screen:
Yes, I could accomplish that with cut and paste, but since Photoshop is usually open, it saves me a couple keystrokes, a little time, and dealing with multiple images in Powerpoint.
Now, if only it was text-aware…


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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Follow me on Tumblr and Twitter!
What can I say... Blogger has served me well over the last couple of years, but I've decided it's now the right time to make the move to Tumblr (shock horror!) to bring you my latest offerings and in-depth analysis.
Join the revolution and click the link to follow my new blog: www.owengatley.tumblr.com
I also recently joined twitter and you can follow me here: www.twitter.com/owengatley
Fret not though loyal blogspotters, I'm not leaving blogger completely. I still endeavour to post the odd project here and there as I go...
Enjoy the sun!
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Tuesday, 22 March 2011
www.owengatley.co.uk is go!!
Big relief to finally have it sorted, should have been up months ago! I've uploaded loads of new work over there which I never got round to blogging, so please explore its wonders as there's plenty to keep you busy.
Thanks for reading and enjoy!
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Pick Me Up
I will be doing some live drawing for It's Nice That, along with a load of other artists, at Pick Me Up exhibition this year. The exhibition is a brilliant showcase for contemporary graphic arts and it runs from 17th-27th March at Somerset House, London. I'll be doing my stint this Saturday so I'll see y'all there.
On a different note, more apologies for posts being so few and far between of late. I've been busy on a number of different projects which I endeavor to bring you up to speed on soon, including my new website which I've FINALLY got round to doing. Stay tuned!
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Saturday, 26 February 2011
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Vienna and Wallpaper*
Happy New Year reader! It's been a while, and I apologise for that...
Anyway here's a map I did for Ling Magazine's January issue, this time it's for Vienna.
In other news, Wallpaper* magazine have kindly put me in their 'Graduate Directory' for art practitioners, among other talent spanning the width and breadth of the creative sector. Thanks guys! Take a look HERE.
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Thursday, 11 November 2010
The Times 'Eureka' app
Last week, The Times' launched their 'Eureka' science magazine as an app for the iPad, a very slick editorial app with particularly nice design (take a look HERE for a peak). I did a couple of illustrations for one of the articles, based around how road car design is influenced by formula 1. However this wasn't just any newspaper article, oh no, the cars at the bottom of the page were animated driving from left to right and overtaking each other. Awesome!
Unfortunately though, I'm not lucky enough to own such a flash gadget so if any of you cool cats have seen it working yet, let me know if it's any good?
You can download the app HERE from itunes for 59p!
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Friday, 5 November 2010
A Coruna
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Thursday, 7 October 2010
T-shirt sneak peak
Here's a cropped fragment of a t-shirt design I did which will be available in the new year. Full details to follow!
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Friday, 10 September 2010
Ling Magazine
Here's a piece I did for Spanish airline Vueling's inflight magazine 'Ling'. The article was about the boom in spinach's popularity between the two world wars. Parents stuffed their children with the leafy vegetable, because of a recording that Popeye latched onto, that suggested Spinach had an extremely high iron content. It wasn't until 1937, however, that it turned out the iron content had been recorded with a comma in the wrong place and that there is, in fact, barely a trace...
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Thursday, 9 September 2010
So the Urban Outfitter's bookmark project is now online (mine can be seen here - top row, middle). Apparently the bookmarks will be in stores next week given away with purchases, but for now click HERE to see the designs and read the interviews by the artists. PLUS you can download desktop wallpapers of any design that takes your fancy, fancy that!
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Yorokobu and Computer Arts mag
My work's been featured in some exciting places this month! First up, the lovely people from Spanish design magazine Yorokobu have got a four page feature of my work in their latest issue (see above)! I'm not really sure what they said about me as it's all in Spanish, but hopefully nice things..
And secondly an animation I worked on a while ago now, 'A Record of Life', is featured on the disc of Computer Arts Magazine's summer issue so go pick one up if you fancy a copy of it ^_^
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Sunday, 1 August 2010
Urban Outfitters Bookmark Project
Urban Outfitters asked me to design a repeat pattern to be used as a bookmark and a desktop wallpaper, so this is what I came up with. It depicts a quiet fishing town, blissfully unaware of it's impending attack from outer space.
Apparently they should be kicking around in stores mid August so keep an eye out!
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010
A limited edition print run of my piece, 'The Slaying of the Beast', has just been released by The Working Proof Gallery, an online gallery that sells prints, with 15% going to a charity of the artist's choice. Everyone's a winner! I have chosen to support the Jane Goodall Institute.
Prints are $30 and are digitally printed on acid free, Neenah uncoated matte 100lb cover paper that is 80% recycled. There are 50 up for grabs so get involved and buy here!
There is also an accompanying interview you can read if you fancy a look.
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Sunday, 11 July 2010
YCN's 'World Cup Moments' Mural
I was asked to illustrate one of the semi final games of the World Cup as part of a 'World Cup Moments' mural exhibited downstairs at YCN's studios. Click HERE for pictures of the wall.
I was given the Spain - Germany game and my piece depicted the Spanish veteran defender, Carles Puyol, whose blinding header put Spain through to the Final. Bit of a quick turn around for this one, which is probably why Puyol looks more like Roger Daltry..
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Friday, 9 July 2010
Hacker & Muldoon
Flyer/poster design I did for a friend's play showing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. I've read the script and it sounds fantastic so if you're around, go see it! More info here
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Thursday, 24 June 2010
It's Nice That
Today is a good day! The lovely guys over at It's Nice That have featured my work as part of their 'Graduates 2010' feature. I also did a little interview with them for you to have a butchers at here.
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Jimmy Maverick
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The 'Killer' Collection
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Lots of posting at the moment, I'll be selling these sweet babies on my Etsy shop (when I set one up) in packs of three, for you to cut and stick together at home and make your own toy model cars. They look incredible on anyone's mantle piece!
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Out of this World
So here is the final comic strip, and it's also my submission for the Cheltenham Illustration Award, the theme being 'Traveller's Tales'.
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Sunday, 30 May 2010
'Send' Exhibition
Mine and Luke Jinks' animation 'A Record of Life' is going to be shown as part of the 'Send' Exhibition in Sheffield which opens today. The exhibition presents work from many a talented illustrator and artist, promising to be a right treat! Go check it out if you're up north :)
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Alien Invasion
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Sunday, 11 April 2010
'The Slaying of the Beast'
This week saw the end of our exhibition at Here Gallery :( however on the plus side I finally got my drawings back to scan in and post ont' internet for your viewing pleasure! These five drawings depict the members of my fictitious brotherhood of knights, 'The Order of Succor'.
Pictured above:
Sir Digbeth won his knighthood for slaying the evil beast 'Shirog'.
Available for Purchase Please email for more details.
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'Francois the Saviour'
Sir Francois won his knighthood for rescuing the Princess from the vicious bird-demon 'Peckadrir'.
Available for Purchase Please email for more details.
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'A Thousand Bloody Corpses'
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'Godfrey's Rage' and 'Dead Shot Percival'
Sir Godfrey won his knighthood for his wisdom, council and magical powers and Sir Percival for being a fine huntsman.
'Godfrey's Rage' Available for purchase Please email for more details.
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Thursday, 11 March 2010
Across the Way!
Here's a picture of my corner in our 'Across the Way' exhibition at Here Gallery this month. The collection of work I produced for it followed a chivalric brotherhood of five knights called 'The Order of Succor'. Each piece on the right-hand wall depicts why the five men were knighted, or 'won their spurs', and below is a painted shield with the coat of arms of each brave knight. Close-ups to follow!
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Here's a miniature castle I made from paper. I imagine they would have made castles from sturdier building materials in those days, but I think I made the best of the materials at hand.
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Friday, 5 March 2010
The Order of Succor
Last night we had a lovely private view for our exhibition 'Across the Way' at Here Gallery (photos coming soon!), which runs until April 3rd. Here's a sneaky peak of one of the pieces I'm exhibiting. There's some really nice work on display so I strongly advise you to drop by :)
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Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Kvlt Black Mehtul
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Here Gallery Exhibition
So it's been a while since I last posted, I've been busy producing new work for an exhibition with my good pals Adam Hancher, Jack Hudson and Luke Jinks at Here Gallery in Bristol. I'm having a lot of fun creating the work for it as I'm looking at medieval knights for inspiration, it's like revisiting childhood! The show runs through March and I'll be sure to post some work for your greedy eyes soon.
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Monday, 4 January 2010
Friday, 20 November 2009
'The Uninvited guest'
I was asked, along with fellow Just Us-ers, to put a piece in for a christmas exhibition at the LCB Surf Store in London this December. The theme is 'In Sequence' so I went for the most obvious outcome of a comic strip :) I quite enjoyed doing this really, nice not having to rely on the ol' computer for once.
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Monday, 16 November 2009
Monday, 2 November 2009
GOOD NEWS! Our animation, 'A Record Of Life', has been selected for the Flip Animation Festival this weekend! It will be it's first public screening so I'm quite excited really ^_^ The festival is held in Wolverhampton at the Light House Media Centre and our film will be shown on Saturday afternoon, if you find yourself around those parts.
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Good day :D
Yeah! Tiny Showcase is a website that sells tiny, high quality prints and they are now selling a limited run of 100 prints of my piece above!
NOT ONLY can you get yourself a tasty picture, but $5 of each print sold goes to a charity of the artist's choice, I have chosen the British Red Cross
so go buy HERE!
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Saturday, 15 August 2009
FINALLY the animation is done and ont' internet!! It's only a couple of minutes long so MAKE SURE YOU GO WATCH IT :D and let us know what you think! The sounds a bit quiet so play loud or use headphones for maximum results. Presenting 'A RECORD OF LIFE'..........
click HERE to watch.
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Sunday, 5 July 2009
Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers
I was asked along with others from the Just Us Collective to do something for the Desktop Wallpaper Project by the design blog Kitsune Noir, so I drew this. Click here to download this for your wallpaper and brighten up that desktop!
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009
LUCHA Pop-Up!
After being inspired by the culture of Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) I made this cheeky little pop-up. This scene stages the epic fight between the infamous Mr. Barrios and his arch nemesis, Mephisto.
All Pop-ups are orignal one-offs and not for sale, thankyou :)
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Pop-Up Adventures
A spread from a pop-up book I made following a small boy's daily walk with his dog. No sooner have they set out, when the boy's imagination takes them over and allows them to visit distant lands. As the book progresses the magical dog turns into different animals taking the boy through dramatic landscapes, only to return home safely at the end of it all. See all four pop-ups at on my Flickr page.
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