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In anticipation of the opening of the Valletta – European Capital of Culture 2018 programme, the city of Valletta prepared a full list of activities for residents and visitors – local and foreign bands, an acrobat flown around by a giant balloon, interesting characters walking in the crowd, colourful projections and, finally, fireworks. As ugly as Mediterranean winters can be, the day was exceptionally nice, with almost no wind. Predictably, many people chose the main square of Valletta to meet the new year – it is estimated that there were around 85,000 attendees, which is around 13 times the population of Valletta!
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Bucharest: hidden cafes, imposing buildings and bookstore tourism
It's typical that the best cafes and bars are hidden in courtyards between several apartment blocks, a friend explained as we went for drinks to a trendy bar, complete with trees and a touch of South American fusion in its menu. With many outdoor cafes and bars outside of the tourist area thus hidden, Bucharest's eclectic facades look somewhat grim. But who stays with the facades anyway? Bucharest invites the viewer to move on and search deeper.
Building Friendships event in Msida
The first day of September was rich in intercultural events: Appogg (the governmental youth agency) and UNHCR Malta brought several communities together to share food and traditional music in Msida, targeting mostly families in their Building Friendships event, and Spark15, a young migrants' NGO, publicized a contemporary music and games event in Valletta. It was a tough choice, but Msida and Valletta being relatively close, I expected to make it to both. The first one was attractive for the opportunity to meet organized diaspora communities in Malta. The second one promised an energetic and youthful vibe.
Msida, home of Malta's junior college, is a well-connected town by the sea. With the event taking place opposite the church, there was a good chance that passers-by would spot it and spontaneously decide to join. The center of the square was kept free for folk dancing performances, and several food stalls were arranged in a semicircle, offering Palestinian/ Levantine, Bangladeshi, Ghanaian, Maltese and Somali food, with face-painting and drums workshops in between. Continue reading
Manoel Island – the overrated entertainment hub
Believe it or not, it took me half a year to go and explore Manoel Island, which is off the coast of Gzira town and is known for parties and events. In winter especially, it looked like the best parties take place at Funky Monkey, expats′s go-to bar on the island. On the other hand, I also knew the island as an obscure development project, whereby a company, MIDI PLC, is building commercial venues in exchange for restoration of the island's historical quarantine and other heritage areas. The agreement was signed in 2000 by the ruling PN administration at the time – the political party that tried to win elections this year promising greater transparency than the incumbent government. However, a part of the contract with the developer reportedly went missing. According to Eurostat, three in five Maltese men and a third of women have not read a book over the past year, probably because news look like detective novels or thrillers. As the plan for the island contains a hotel, a luxury casino, and a shopping area, some NGOs fear emergence of the second, but less ambitious, Dubai, while the company promises that most of the space will be accessible to the public.
The island is connected to Gzira by a narrow bridge, which is a road without a sidewalk (not surprising in Malta). The first thing one notices upon entering is the famous Duck Village.
Vacations in Lithuania and 'the storm of the decade'
Come to Lithuania in June, they said. Chill and swim in a lake, they said. So I expected to have very chill vacations, looking scruffy and eating garden-grown veggies. But then my friend and comrade Sandra put me in a designer dress for a photoshoot for her magazine, Verslo pietūs. Focusing on success stories, her magazine has become home for my latest travel articles before I embarked on my new Mediterranean adventure.
This team is fantastic, and I always learn a lot just by hanging out with them. At the same time it was a learning experience to see what areas of Vilnius are suitable for taking photos when the sky is cloudy. Our photographer chose the area near the White Bridge, which offers green spaces as well as urban landscapes.
A short trip to Rome with good tips
Ah, work-related travel… Anything is better than those single-day trips to Brussels I was made to take at some point, but I′m sure that everyone who travels for work is struggling to strike a balance between being fresh and alert in the morning and seeing as much of an unknown city as possible during the limited leisure hours. I stayed in Rome for four days and three nights, with a very busy schedule, but not only the organizers made sure that we see something, but also I was blessed to have a companion who has lived in Rome, as well as a colleague who grew up there and generously shared tips before I went.
I was prepared that if I do not manage to see the famous landmarks, at least I will enjoy charming urban landscapes.
Yet I managed to see everything I wanted – Rome is really easy to navigate, walkable, and has efficient public transportation, given its size and Mediterranean culture.
Maltese festival, Armenian violinist and habitus questions
Social theorist Pierre Bourdieu famously defined the sum of acquired tastes and various dispositions as habitus – not exactly an over-structure where individuals merely participate, but neither an individual portfolio of competences, crafted upon a free choice among components. Although this theory is about everything and anything, I find it very useful both academically and in my own observations about societies.
On April 20th a friend and I went to see a free concert in Valletta – a part of the Malta International Music Festival. The concert hall, hidden somewhere inside the Mediterranean Conference Centre, looked long and small, and we wondered where we could enjoy the best acoustics. The crowd looked cheerful, and there were several dressed-up children with excited parents, suggesting that the Russia-based duo, Karen Shakhgaldyan (violin) and Natalia Sokolovskaya (piano) are not the only stars of the evening for some.
False news, world literature maps, and why not anything goes for small countries
Culture reporting is every bit as serious as war reporting.
– My friend Alexandra Belopolsky, a culture reporter
Several of my Facebook friends shared this map, which claims to represent each country's favorite book. How does one measure that, the creators did not bother to explain too much. A reddit list became the primary venue to crowdsource this information, but clearly the author came up with the list out of the blue and did not quite respond to comments. Some of my friends were pleased to find respectable works of literature representing their ancestral or adoptive homelands. Lithuanians, it seems, were left puzzled. Continue reading
Two carnivals, a year apart
It has become a tradition for me to seek a Mediterranean escape around this time, when Southern countries get ready for the carnival. I did not grow up with a similar tradition. There is a festival (called Užgavėnės) with scary masks and pancakes, but it is very different from the colorful costumes and street music of the South. I grew up hating Užgavėnės with a passion. My first experience of it was at primary school, when older kids stormed our classroom with cans of paint and threw it at our faces. I spent the next hour or so trying to rinse my eye. In middle school, we were paraded to a nearby forest in makeshift scary costumes to make campfire and play games – a tiring and quite pointless trip. And let′s not forget that people still make derogatory masks depicting Jews and Roma in the Lithuanian version of this festival, two generations after the genocide of these populations. Needless to say, the only tradition I respect from the Lithuanian festival is making pancakes.
Last year I spent the carnival days in a small town in the region of Murcia (Spain). Although it wasn′t quite warm, it was sunny enough for the whole town to be on the street. The local school paraded its children, dressed in various costumes. Parents didn′t have freedom to choose the costume – it was decided top-down. In my friends′ son′s class, all boys had to be nutcrackers, and girls had to wear ballet costumes.
After the procession ended, many girls were sitting around and posing for photos with these short skirts and heavy make-up, which in the adult world would be considered ′slutty′ if seen outside of the carnival. Mothers, many in hijabs, proudly took photos of them with their cellphones.
This year I attended the carnival in Malta.
Prague, second attempt
"…And if you′re planning a stag party, have a nice stag party," a flight attendant said on my Amsterdam-Prague flight. To me, putting the words ′nice′ and ′stag night′ in one sentence is a sign of out-of-the-box thinking taken to the extremes, but I smiled to myself. This sounds very Dutch. After all, Amsterdam ran an information campaign for purchasers of substandard drugs to seek medical help immediately. What else could the service industry wish typical tourists in Prague, I wondered, remembering my first trip there in 2011. "May the content of your stomach be easy to clean?"
I went to Prague to attend a conference, and decided to stay the weekend after with friends. I was highly motivated to bust the myths I created for myself last time and to enjoy a completely different experience.


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August 14, 1864 (Sunday)
There were rumors and reports from scouts, even messages from Grant that Jubal Early's Confederates, now holding entrenchments at Fisher's Hill south of Strasburg, were about to receive enough reinforcements to equal or even exceed the Federal Army of the Shenandoah. Even worse, the story held that two divisions of infantry and one of cavalry were marching with great haste north down the parallel Luray Valley.
"It caused me much solicitude," recalled Union army commander, Philip Sheridan, after the war, "for there was strong probability that such a movement would be made, and any considerable force advancing through Front Royal toward Winchester could fall upon my rear and destroy my communication with Harper's Ferry, or, moving along the base of Massanutten Mountain, could attack my flank in conjunction with the force at Fisher's Hill wiout a possibility of my preventing it."
While Sheridan's initial strength had been enough to best Early, the detachments sent to garrison Winchester and various other points along the route had depleated them enough to cause a real fear of being outnumbered. He had sent a cavalry expedition south through Luray Valley the day previous, but had held back any idea of attacking.
On this date, he sent another detachment to Front Royal "to ascertain definitely what was up," and advanced Horatio Wright's Sixth Crops across Cedar Creek, behind which he had developed his lines, to a bit of high ground to the north of Strasburg.
Between Jubal Early's Army of the Valley and his reinforcements under Richard Anderson rose the Massanutten Mountains. It was this range that separated the main Shenandoah Valley from the Luray. On Three Top Mountain (also known as Signal Knob), part of this range, Early established a signal station so that he and Anderson might communicate with each other.
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Sixty men from the 12th West Virginia were selected for the task. Led by a local guide and accompanied by a couple of signal officers, scaled the northern face of the mountain and took the Rebel station by surprise. Immediately, they established their own station. But it was only a few hours that could pass before the Confederates counterattacked with a much larger force, driving away the West Virginians and reestablishing their signal station.
The orders that came from Sheridan were to hold the summit. This meant that the following day, it would have to be retaken.
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Fantasy of Flight is expanding the first of its three-part Living History Series Symposiums by adding a luncheon with the Tuskegee Airmen.
The Tuskegee Airmen symposium, called "They Dared to Fly," takes place Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20, and features several open-forum/question-and-answer sessions with three Tuskegee Airmen — Dr. Roscoe Brown, Lt. Col. Leo Gray and Lt. Col. Hiram Mann — as they share their recollections of wartime military service during segregated America. New this year, on Friday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Fantasy of Flight will host a reservations-only luncheon with limited seating in honor of the three pilots.
The luncheon will be held at the Orlampa Conference Center at Fantasy of Flight. Tickets are $65 plus tax per person and reservations are required.
Now in its second year, the Tuskegee Airmen portion of the Living History Series takes place annually each February in honor of National Black History Month. A fourth member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. Lee Archer, was also scheduled to appear, but recently passed away.
"We are extremely saddened by the loss of Lt. Col. Lee Archer and we offer our most sincere condolences to his immediate family and his family of Airmen," said Kermit Weeks, Fantasy of Flight founder and creator. "His passing makes us all the more aware of how precious these first-hand accounts from our World War II veterans truly are."
Throughout the three-day event, guests can enjoy flight demonstrations featuring one of the fully restored aircraft on display at Fantasy of Flight, as well as the permanent multi-media Tuskegee Airmen exhibit, which includes previously recorded interviews with several of the pioneering Airmen.
The second event in the three-part Living History Series takes place March 25-27. In honor of National Women's History Month, "A Passionate Pursuit" will feature the WASP — Women Airforce Service Pilots — a squadron of pilots who left their homes and jobs at the height of World War II to serve their country as the first American women to fly for the U.S. military. The event will bring to life the experiences of some of America's most courageous aviators through permanent and semi-permanent exhibits, real aircraft, and most importantly, personal stories from real WASP pilots.
The third series event, "Victory in the Sky," will take place April 17 and will feature the World War II American Fighter Aces. This elite group of combat pilots shot down five or more hostile aircraft in air-to-air combat in World War I and II, as well as Korea and Vietnam. Out of more than 40,000 fighter pilots trained during World War II, only 1,314 became an American Fighter Ace.
Fantasy of Flight also hosts a number of other special events throughout the 2010 year, including the 100th Anniversary of Scouting Camporee, March 5- 7; The Blue Max: Scale Remote Controlled (R/C) Challenge and Fly-In, March 12-13; the Sun 'n Fun Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight on Lakes Agnes, April 15; Mustangs & Mustangs-Legends Havin' Fun 2010, April 17, Roar n' Soar, Nov. 13 -14; and many more.
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2011 can be described as the popularity of 3D television, the major color TV manufacturers have increased the investment in 3D TV, 3D TV dazzling variety, and prices are getting close to the people. Skyworth led to competing domestic brands introduced cost-effective 3D TV, 3D TV, breaking the bottleneck of high prices, but also the 3D TV initiative from the original Samsung, Sony and other foreign brands, domestic TV makers rush back to the hands.
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3D TV from Skyworth not difficult to see continued selling its product structure is more reasonable relative to competitors, to meet the needs of different income groups. The high-end E91, E96 cool the two series intelligent 3D TV, 3D engine, and based on intelligence "does not flash 3D" technology, the world record first Android powered operating system, supports a variety of web video with the full network browser, Free Install / Uninstall third-party programs, and achieve with mobile phones, computers and other intelligent control of the full range of Internet products perfect family Intelligence Center.
Skyworth this differentiation strategy has been to Skyworth tasted the sweetness. May 2011, Skyworth 3D TV in the retail market share continued to rise, to June, its market share has been among the industry's first and usher in an explosive growth.
In this regard, the responsible person Skyworth, said in an interview: "We adhere to independent innovation, and insisted half a step faster than the competition, technology and product transition, walking in the forefront of the industry, while relying on product, marketing, sale and other advantages, further expand our market share. "
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Skyworth Digital June 9 of this year's announcement said, Skyworth TV sales in May this year, the same total increase of 12% over last year, total sales increased by 20% over last year. In addition, in April this year, Skyworth TV LCD TV market in mainland China sales volume and market share in the first place.
"Smart 3D TV is expected to do hot." Famous TV experts, China Electronic Chamber of Commerce Deputy Secretary-General Lu Renbo said. Since last year, Skyworth and other major TV companies began pushing intelligent 3D TV, after a year of promotion, the concept of intelligent 3D has become firmly rooted, such as "no flash 3D", "Android version of intelligent 3D" and other new concepts have been so familiar to everyone. Therefore, the market demand for smart growth in 3D TV is also reasonable.
In addition to technology upgrades in the 3D World War II and the wave of popular products ahead of competitors in front of Skyworth layout of the whole industry chain is still active. In recent years, Skyworth around the flat panel display industry chain and downstream on a large scale industrial investment. Such as a joint venture with South China University of Technology is developing OLED products company, is expected in 2013 commercial. Focus on next-generation display technology, while still Skyworth LCD modules, screens, tempered glass, chips, packaging and other core areas to work on. "Must not compete with short board, short board the domestic color TV enterprises is the chips and displays, Skyworth adhere to these two short board meeting long." Skyworth Digital Holdings Limited Chairman and CEO, Zhang, president of Skyworth Group Co., Ltd. Xuebin says in an interview, Skyworth's glass has been exported to the international giants.
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"Our next competitor is not a 10-year global business in the country but." Xuebin said the next 10 years, Skyworth to enrich the product line and increase brand investment and brand to go out to Skyworth. "We want the easier issues first, not anxious, this is a matter for decades." He said, "It's like human growth, better grounding, Skyworth is needed is sustainable and we are clearly Skyworth limited resources, Skyworth will not blindly buy other brands overseas, to only buy the normal business. "Xuebin such a construction Skyworth's" internationalization. "
Steadily expand the international market, Skyworth behind a majestic 10-year goals. Skyworth Group, the next 5-10 years, aimed against the $ 200 billion, the first five years to achieve 50 billion yuan, the second five years to reach 100 billion yuan. TV is still the backbone of the core product in the competition is not lost. "Go to keep up with the brand." Xuebin said, the original is not enough emphasis on the brand, capacity is not enough, now we must strengthen management. In addition to the strategic importance of brand, but also a rich product line, expand our product influence.
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The role is to collect allocated vehicles and prepare for despatch, ensuring they are roadworthy and cleaned to Company standards. You will be responsible for collecting and returning cars to our customers, as well as providing a courtesy wash service.
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What is it?
This spy watch looks and behaves like a regular wristwatch except it is anything but a regular wristwatch. This watch is able to record video from its hidden pinhole lens or capture still photographs at the touch of a button.
The Spy Watch also records sound so it can be used to covertly record conversations or meetings. It is both stylish and durable (being waterproof, dustproof and shockproof) and has its own internal memory for storing up to 4GB of video, audio or photos – that's enough space for a couple of hours of recording.
With its concealed USB port you can connect the Spy Watch to a computer to view your snapshots or play your secretly captured video and audio.
What can it do?
- Spy watch DVR is completely wearable, wire free & covert
- Tiny pinhole camera captures color video footage
- Snaps clear photos on-the-go
- Use as a body worn voice recorder
- Use as a surveillance camera
- Built-in memory captures hours of footage
- Record up to two hours of continuous footage on a single charge
- Waterproof design is ideal for any kind of situation, wet or dry
- Motion activated recording mode saves memory and battery life
- With everything built into the watch there is nothing extra to carry or hide
- Records in 640 x 480 resolution AVI video from a tiny pinhole camera
- The spy watch DVR uses a 1.3 MP camera to capture JPG photos
- Built-in microphone records clear audio files
- Charges from any computer with a USB port or electrical outlet
- The spy watch DVR comes with 4 Gb of memory
- All of the footage is marked with a time / date stamp for easily locating specific footage
- Each battery charge provides for two hours of recording
- Fully functional watch doesn't give people any reason to be suspicious
- Waterproof design stands up to water and harsh weather
What can it be used for?
Audio Recording feature:
- Personal voice recorder
- Use it as a Dictaphone
- Store personal notes and reminders
- Secretly record meetings or conversations
Video Recording feature:
- Perfect for private investigators
- Record video in total stealth
- No noticeable recording equipement
- Record meetings or activities of interest
- Record your interactions with businesses
- Secret shopper
Photo Capture feature:
- Use it to take pictures of your holidays
- Capture those special moments without lugging a camera around
- Take snaps of vehice registration number and driver in an accident
- Take a picture of receipts and documents you need to make a copy of
- Use it like a scanner to store copies of document or information
Other features:
- It can be used as a flash drive
- Your files will always be available on your wrist
- Great hiding place for those really sensitive files
- Easily connect the Spy Watch to your PC to move files back/forth


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Check out this wonderful profile on Bombshells costumer Jamie Von Stratton (also known as dancer Honey D. Luxe) and her upcoming JVS Fashion Presentation.
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New Delhi: Parliament`s Public Accounts Committee, which is examining the CAG`s Adarsh Housing Society report, may summon Maharashtra government officials if they fail to submit the documents related to the scam.
"We will summon them if they do not submit the information sought by us," PAC Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi told reporters here on Friday.
He said the Maharashtra government has been asked to submit documents related to the Adarsh Housing society scam by April 28.
Maharashtra government had been delaying submission of information related to the scam contendning that a Commission of Inquiry set up by it had taken all the relevant documents, he said.
The PAC Chairman said that he had also written to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in this regard.
"We have received some information through the Defence Ministry," Joshi said adding that details from the Maharashtra government was awaited.
The PAC is also planning to seek an update from the CBI on its investigations into the Adarsh case.
Sources said since the PAC is examining the CAG report, it was pertinent for it to seek an update from the investigating agency.
The CBI had arrested former Principal Secretary of Maharashtra`s Urban Development Department Ramanand Tiwari and former Mumbai municipal Commissioner Jairaj Phatak on April 3.
Nine of the 14 accused have already been arrested for their alleged involvement in the scam.


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I am often asked by my clients to explain just what twin flames and soul mates really are. There seems to be a lot of confusion on the twin flame / soul mate topic. I have decided to write about it, because I believe it is important that people be able to understand just what type of connection they are really dealing with in their personal and love encounters.
One who is psychic should make it an important part of their life to pray for good messages in the morning when they wake, and in the evening before bed. Also, be sure to pray for good messages before giving readings.
As a client receiving a reading, prayer is also important. A client who wants to receive accurate psychic information should evaluate their intentions before receiving a reading. Prayer can certainly help that evaluation process.
The following simple prayer is an example of a prayer that could be used both by the psychic and their clients before the reading process takes place:
Lord, Please keep me pure of all negativity. Allow me to see, hear, and know all things true, and to keep false words out of my mind. Help me to keep my own bias out of the messages I receive, and only receive messages from the highest sources of knowledge and power. Amen.
As with everything else in life, God is our first source. Look to that source for help, guidance, and inspiration first. There is nothing wrong with asking others for a little help along the way. Getting a reading from a competent psychic can help you through great trials, give you added wisdom in times you are having trouble seeing through, and give you the foreknowledge to make wise decisions in life, business, love, and family situations.
I am simply suggesting that the power of prayer is significant, and can lead to a better reading experience for both the psychic reader and the client. There is an energy behind things when we express our intentions. It is no wonder that prayer would lead to better psychic readings for both the psychic and their clients. The power of prayer builds an intention and energy between a psychic and their client as well, allowing the entire reading to flow smoother, because both the psychic and the client have focused intentions together.
Before you give or receive your next reading, be sure to take time, consider your intentions, and pray on them first.
Even though, I had many losses, the doctor
said that since I had one healthy child, there was no reason I could
not have another. I thought that was the case, and then I got sick.
During the pregnancy I lost at six months, I was sick with pneumonia. I
do believe the illness and my own body trying to fight it off may have
hurt my baby, because I only got well after the pregnancy loss. I was at
the doctor the day before the heart stopped and the ultrasound showed a
healthy baby. The next day, the heartbeat was gone.
This loss was
so devastating. Even the Doctor who performed the D and E cried. For
me, it felt like the end of the world. I decided that day I was done
trying to have children, and that my daughter would be the last one.
a week to 2 weeks after the loss, I was just sitting quietly, thinking,
when I heard a voice ask me, "What would you do if you were given a
child who was not what is considered normal?" The voice came from
spirit. Even my response seemed intuitive, because I did not even think
about my answer, when the thought came out of me, "I'd love him." Yes him. Somehow, I knew I would have a boy.
my doctors belief that I could not possibly be pregnant so soon, it
seems I got pregnant during a time that is really not considered normal.
(2 weeks after the loss of my baby I became pregnant again.) I had
dreams that would reveal problems with my son the whole pregnancy. Many
told me I was just afraid, because I had lost so many children. No, I
was not. I knew this boy was coming, but that he would be different, and
I even gave spirit permission to allow this child to come through me.
(It has been revealed to me many times that my son is here for my
mother's growth. Had I not agreed to have my son, he would have come
through my brother and his wife, because this soul, and the special
needs had to be here, for my mother's sake. Not only have I been told by
spirit, but my mother can feel a different connection to my son and
knows for herself.) Maybe the losses I suffered made me more willing to
accept this special child, or maybe I would have anyway. I am not sure.
It simply happened as it happened.
Jonathan was always behind
physically, but he did start talking at about a year old. By 18 months,
he said some small sentences and he knew his body and face parts. He
could even tell me he loved me. Then, one day, around 18 months, it
started disappearing. I was grasping at straws, trying to reteach him
words he already knew. I could not figure out what was happening to my
little boy. He still could not walk by that age, and now he could not
talk either. By 22 months, he finally took his first steps, but the
words were completely gone. Stimming became a regular practice at this
point for Jonathan, and getting any eye contact or response to his own
name became issues as well.
Just before age 3, at 33
months, Jonathan received the diagnoses of broad spectrum autism. At
that point, we already knew it was severe. He had severe food allergies,
severe autism, and no speech. For a severe case of autism, Jonathan's
behaviors were classic textbook behaviors, except for one thing.
Jonathan was always affectionate, while many children on the spectrum
lose or do not have the ability to show affection. Jonathan might have
spent a lot of time hiding away from everyone as many autistics do, but
he would come out if he could get affection.
When you have a child
like Jonathan, you spend so much time trying to get services and help,
hoping something will work, and you might hear words like "I love you."
again, but nothing happens. Nothing ever seems to work, and the smallest step forward becomes something to celebrate. You
cry tears, because you see other children your child's age, and you
know your child will never be able to do the things they can, and your heart just breaks.
he got older, he became more aggressive and his autistic fits would
become more and more violent. This is very typical with nonverbal
children, because they can not verbally express or vent their
frustrations. Also, think of how frustrating it would be to want
something and not be able to get your needs met, because no one
understands you. Intuition would become my saving grace on many
occasions in dealing with my son's autistic fits. However, there have
been times when I could not figure out how to calm Jonathan down, while
he was busy hitting and kicking me during a raged fit.
Jonathan is
now 12, and not much has changed, except that I have accepted he is as
he is. I do not cry when I see children his age anymore. I simply love
my son as he is.
However, he is almost my size now, and as he has
continued growing, my fear of how bad he could hurt me has grown as
well. As a single mom, I have no real help with him, and I have often
wondered how I would deal with it, because there have now been a few
times he has hurt me. He has also taken on the habit of doing things to
get negative attention, instead of positive, and sometimes, when he is
reprimanded for the negative behavior, he will then go into an autistic
fit as well.
Thanksgiving weekend was an eye opening weekend, and
maybe even a little bit of an awakening weekend for me. My children were
off from school for six days straight. During that time, my oldest and
my youngest would want to go off and do their own thing a lot. (My
youngest is also autistic, but likes to be more independent. He is a
different child, and his autism is way less severe.) Jonathan
however, was like my shadow. He wanted to be with me all the time, and I
let him. He seemed to want so much affection during that time. I gave
it to him. He drank the affection like water for his soul, and I could feel changes happening in him.
For him to spend that many days straight at home with no autistic fits
seems almost impossible, but there has not been one ever since.
was during Thanksgiving break that I realized I do not have to worry
about my son hurting me anymore, because now I realize what must be done
to avoid that. I had the answer all along. Deep down, I knew the answer
just before he was conceived. I was asked what I would do if he was
mine, and my answer was that I would love him. With that answer, he was given to me. That answer was in fact, more intuitive than I even realized, because love was the answer the whole time. All the therapies and programs in the world have not done much to change him. Nothing has changed him a lot. I get the best out of him through loving him. The more love this child receives, the better he is able to do and the better he is able to cope with his autism.
beautiful soul is not here to learn great lessons like most of us, but
rather to teach great lessons with his presence, and that lesson he is
teaching is simply to love!
(An update: This story was in fact written about 5 years ago. Jonathan is now 17 years old. He almost never has an autistic fit anymore, though he is still pretty non-verbal, and on the severe level of the autism spectrum. He does fairly well in following my directions, when he understands them, and does considerably well compared to most children on his level of the spectrum. These improvements are a good thing, and a blessing, considering that at 17, Jonathan is now much bigger than I am.)
It's that time of year again and the holidays are here. We will deck the
halls, scurry around looking for just the right gifts, wrap presents,
bake holiday goodies, and so much more. We do all of this in the
anticipation of a celebration filled with family, friends, love, and
the holidays, we will think fondly of our families and friends, and of
the memories we've shared with them. For many of us, this inevitably
means, we will remember people we have lost. We will feel sorrow,
because we miss our loved ones and wish they were still with us.
someone you love during the holiday season can make an already painful
situation feel worse. It is the time of year where most people make a
conscious effort to live in harmony. Peace, love, and joy are at an all
time high during the festive season. Yet, when you lose someone you love
during the holiday season, that peace, love, and joy can dissolve into
the worst pain, depression, and heartache you can imagine. It can feel
as if the world played a very cruel joke.
father passed away at age 56, after struggling with stage 4 lymphoma.
We lost him during the holiday season. The season was filled with sad
memories of a year full of severe suffering we witnessed, as my father
was transformed from a strong, amazing man into a weakened state of
total dependence on others.
father served his country proudly, first in the U.S. Army, and then
with the government for almost 40 years all together. He was a pillar in
his community, and loved by all who knew him. He was known for his
strength, leadership, patriotism, loyalty, and dedication. He touched
the lives of so many.
my father's presence, the holidays are changed forever. Just a week after my father passed away, my younger
brother would take over carving the Thanksgiving Turkey, as the new head of the family
with tears in his eyes. The proud grandpa would no longer be there to
dress up as Santa for his grandchildren on Christmas, or hold them while they opened
their presents, and his. Our traditions were changed forever. Christmas
was my father's favorite holiday. His excitement was like that of a
child, as he would always want us to open gifts from him early. Last
year, for my family, the holidays just did not feel right.
after my father's passing, my family adopted the butterfly as a symbol
for my father. Every time one of us saw a butterfly, we said it was a
sign to remind us of my father's transformation into spirit. My father
went through such a struggle with his cancer that by the end, his body
was very much like a cocoon. Because the worst of his cancer was in his
bones and in his hip, he lost the ability to walk, and became bed ridden
pretty quickly. All of his lymph nodes filled up with fluid, causing
his whole body to swell to more than double its true size. By the end,
the cancer reached his brain, putting him in a coma.
remember receiving messages the night before my father's passing from
my paternal grandfather (who passed away before my birth). He gave very
clear instructions on what my mother and I needed to say, in order for
my father to willingly move on to the other side. I did as my
grandfather told me to do, and went to bed that night, knowing it was
sure to happen soon, and that his father would be waiting for him to
cross over.
prayed to be with my father when he took his last breath. I asked
months before the time came, and was given a message that I would be the
one with him. The night before his passing, I was awakened many times
by the sound of my father's voice in the room simply saying, "I'm ready
to be released." He died only minutes after I got up early that morning
to go check on him, and by chance, I was the only family member in the
room when he took his last breath. Within seconds, the rest of the
family was around, and my father was passing messages through me, as so
many spirits have, "Tell your mother I love her, and tell your brother
I'm proud of him."
father's messages would continue through the holiday season. On
Christmas, he thanked me for making the trip again, to spend the holiday
with my mother. (My family is in Atlanta, Georgia, while I am in
Jacksonville, Florida.) He started trying to tell me about the present
he had hidden for my mother before I even left town to go there. I told
my mother about it, and she did not believe me, stating that if there
was a gift for her, she would have found it. He persisted until my
mother, daughter, and I decided to look for it. When we found the gift
he set aside, all three of us cried. We were shocked to realize that he
had actually bought something and set it aside for my mother just after
the holidays the year before. This timing would have been just before he
was diagnosed with cancer. Now here he was, a year later, in spirit,
telling me where to find my mother's gift from him. It was a simple
train station for my mother's Christmas village, which he picked up
after Christmas at a Hallmark store. That train station became a valued
and cherished treasure to my mother as the gift he managed to give her
after his passing. Yes, my father's spirit still lived on. With child
like anticipation, my father still wanted my mother to open her
Christmas present from him. He was there, and he made sure we knew it.
He was truly released, and his spirit did emerge, transformed to beauty, just as the butterfly emerges from the cocoon.
my father passed, his father was with him, and I am confident that when
my time comes to emerge, my father will be there for me. As a medium, I
know that spirit never dies. Our loved ones are always with us,
watching over us during our weaknesses and strengths, good times and
bad. I give messages to those who have lost their loved ones all the
time. While the messages and background information can vary from one
spirit to the next, one message remains a constant. They always want
their family members to know that they will be with them, and watch over
them. They have no pain, and they want us to be happy. Just as the love
you feel for someone who has passed on does not die, neither do they.
The spirit, the soul, the very essence of the one you loved lives
you remember your departed loved ones during the holidays, try not to
think of the suffering they went through. Think of the new body they
have in spirit. Remember them fondly, with love in your heart. Think of
them simply, as a gloriously transformed butterfly.
Blog Page was originally an article, written 9 years ago, in
honor of my father, Thomas E. Blackburn, July 10, 1951 – November 13,
These words are going to sound harsh, but they are the truth. I spend
day in and day out giving readings to women, and some of them, thankfully not all of them, but some of them, are
dealing with players. It is time that women free themselves from
this sort of man. It is time to wake up and free yourself from a situation that can only bring you heartache.
So, I'm sure I got your attention with a title like that, right?
I spent my life fighting.
I spent my life flighting.
I was trying to be
someone that's not me.
Most call it a gift,
but I thought it a rift
in my plans to have others love me.
I sang and I acted with all of my heart,
thinking that it was the only part
of who I was meant to be.
One day I would know
you can never let go
of a plan that is yet to be seen.
The spirits would speak to me through my whole life
You WILL be a mother.
You WILL be a wife,
But God has other plans when you get through the strife.
They tell me to listen
Because I can hear.
They say I'll be different
and to God I'm Dear.
They say I'll help more
if I lose my fear.
To me that seemed silly.
What I wanted rang clear.
I just wanted to be loved,
The gift seemed a curse that was sent from above!
This hearing I had
Well, it got me in trouble.
So, I pretended to not hear them
and blocked it for double.
If I could just hide it,
then no one would know.
I begged and begged God not to see.
Make them go!
But one day the pleading would not work any longer.
The Lord made it clear that I had to grow stronger.
I could not block anything out from then on.
The good, bad, and ugly would come to me strong.
But how do you know the difference when all you have done is fight.
Return back to God in pure love and you might.
But how does one ask God for help here , you see,
when you can't trust yourself, and you don't feel worthy?
It took time to resolve this.
2 weeks of shear hell,
but when it came to the end, I knew everything well.
To have faith in God you need faith in yourself.
Knowing this leads to a much needed wealth.
If you can't love yourself, then you can't believe God will.
So believe in yourself and let your heart fill
With a love that only God can provide.
Be aware who you are.
From yourself, do not hide.
This may sound easier said than done,
But see yourself as another, and you might have won
a triumph against your negative side.
The truth can not hide
forever in lies.
See that you have good traits and bad,
and some of the traits may make you sad,
Realize we all make mistakes here, you see.
and God is forgiving,
Just as you ought to be.
So forgive yourself, and love yourself too.
It might just lead to a better you.
Ironically, when all had past,
the love I needed was there at last!
For the love can not come from an outside source.
It has to come from within first, of course.
If we love ourselves enough to grow,
Then we can love others too, you know.
And our faith in God becomes restored.
I knew I would be protected for ever and more.
Self awareness through grace saved me.
and now I am clear what God chose me to be.
I do not fight it.
I see it's a gift.
I do not call it a terrible rift.
I do not need the approval of others.
I know who I am, and it's not undercover.
Thank you God for making me see,
that I'm good enough if I just be me...


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Dear Brother Knights:
All citizens of the United States have the right to vote. All Catholic citizens should become active and informed participants in the political life of their local community and their country. This includes making sure that all Catholic citizens who are eligible to vote are registered to do so.
In this important election year, the Order is asking you to please consider participating in The Knights of Columbus Nonpartisan National Voter Registration Program. This is a nonpartisan parish-based program that enables members of the Knights of Columbus to help Catholic citizens register and exercise their right to vote.
To learn more about how your state and your council can participate in this important program, go to www.kofc.org/vote. To review an informative webinar presentation describing the program and related program materials, click here to register.
If you have specific questions about this program, call Fraternal Mission at (203) 752-4270.
Any questions from the media concerning the Knights of Columbus and political activity or any other public relations issues should be directed to Joe Cullen, Senior Communications Specialist, at (203) 800-4923 or email@example.com.
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Hi I'm Jillian
I love my family, the Boston Red Sox and orange juice. I'm a missionary and I'm a Mormon.
About Me
Hello world! I am currently a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I love sharing the message of the Restoration with people. I love telling people what I know to be true; it gives me such a sense of accomplishment. I grew up in Utah and attended a university before I came on my mission. I am a Physical Education major. Playing sports all day with kids is my dream job. Growing up with all brothers made me tough, but also helped me love sports. I am an athlete in the fact that I love any and every sport. I love to play, watch, score, attend and participate in most any sports. My family are huge baseball lovers. October is the best time of year because of the World Series. I have been "adopted" into the Red Sox family and will stay there for the rest of forever. I grew up playing soccer as a young kid with my dad and brothers. I have developed a love for the sport and plan to coach some day.
Why I am a Mormon
Being a member of this church and living the gospel is everything. It is my way of life. It defines who I am. If you take away this church and gospel from me, I am no longer me. I have been blessed enough to have the opportunity of having the true gospel my whole life. Because of that reason I have come out here to Nevada to share the gospel with others. This gospel has helped me every day of my life and I want others to have that too. Sometimes it is hard to talk to people about their beliefs and about God, but then I think of how blessed I am and how much I have been given and I then realize that I have the responsibility to help others come closer to God.
How I live my faith
I love my faith and I love being a Mormon because it's fun! Right now, I am priviledged enough to represent Jesus Christ and serve Him full-time as a missionary. I live my faith by talking to anyone and everyone who will listen (and sometimes not listen) about what I know to be true. It is an adventure at times to open my mouth to some people and go out everyday to help others. I am "Called to Serve" and I love it!


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As a bankruptcy lawyer in Asheville, I spend time each day explaining the rights creditors have against consumers.While many federal debts (student loans and IRS, primarily) can cause a wage garnishment, most simple unsecured creditors (credit card, personal loan, and medical) cannot garnish wages in North Carolina.What they can do is file a lawsuit against you.
If a creditor wins a lawsuit, they are allowed by law to collect the money awarded in the judgment. One way to do this is to ask the sheriff to execute the collection by seizing property or levying a bank account.However, the first step in the process of execution is for the creditor to serve notice of a consumer's right to have exemptions designated.
By designating exemptions with the provided form (linked above) within 20 days of receipt, a consumer can declare which property is off-limits to the judgment creditor.The theory is that these basic necessities are imperative for a person to be able to provide for their family, and work to repay their debts.
Here is a list of some property which can be protected, or exempted, for North Carolina residents even after a creditor has obtained a money judgment against them:
$35,000 per spouse in equity in a residence ($70,000 for married couple)
$5,000 per spouse in household goods ($10,000 for married couple)
$3,500 per spouse in a vehicle ($7,000 for two vehicles for married couple)
Federal law protects money that comes from Social Security, SSI, and Veterans' Benefits.
When only one spouse is a judgment debtor, but both are owners of the residence, the residence may be entirely exempt.
When the judgment debtor co-owns property with someone else, the judgment creditor may only execute on the non-exempt equity in the property.
There are more exemptions which may apply to your situation.This list is not exhaustive.The proper value to indicate on the exemption designation form is the liquidation value of the property.Liquidation value is the amount you would receive if you tried to sell the property yourself, with the cost of sale being deducted from the value.A TV, for instance, with a retail value of $500 would likely only have a $100 liquidation value (or less).
Declaring exemptions can be a powerful tool, and helps many consumers avoid filing a bankruptcy case.However, a lawsuit, or even the potential for a lawsuit, is a sign that you should seek professional advice about your financial situation in order to become informed.For those of you in Western North Carolina, I would be pleased to speak with you during a free, initial bankruptcy consultation.
*The information contained on this website is not intended and does not constitute the providing of any legal advice or any legal opinions or services to any user thereof. The information available on or through this web page is not intended and shall not be used as a substitute for the advice and consultation provided by an attorney. Any factual examples used to illustrate concepts are hypothetical and do not depict actual events or real persons.


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MY DESTINY MADE ME TO MEET U ( A TWINJ FF) — EPISODE 33 ~ BY NISHA And INTRO OF NEW FS — MY LOVE
Hi my dear lovelies … How r u all …. Tq sooo much for ur precious comments and for ur immense support I am very happy to see ur gud response … Today along with this I am going to give u a intro of my new fs at last so do read it and tell me wether I have to continue or not in a comment box ….
Let's start with episode
Episode 33:
Both twinj in each others embrace and both were very happy that they got their life ,love again … Kunj breaks the hug and takes twinkle in his arms in bridal style making her shock
T: kunj wat r u doing … Plzzz let me go.
K: twinkle I won't kidnap u don't wry
T: I am not a small kid… God gave me two legs so I can walk with those legs … So there is no need to do this saying this she starts to move her legs.. making him difficult to carry her
K: I know that but after so many days I got chance to carry my lovely wife in my arms so u plzzz stop moving .. vaise u became so fat yar twinkle my hands are paining …..
Twinkle made a ???face" I am not fat .. see I am a perfect figure with miss India measurements .. do u know how many guys were behind me in Delhi …" Said twinkle
K: oh I think those guys are blind … Nd wat u told u are perfect figure hahahahah ???? this is one of the biggest joke of 2017 which I heard till date ..
T: u r sooo mean kunj … U will not get to know my value until I leave u (without her senses )..After listening this kunj eyes become watery ….. In mean time both reached kunj room Nd kunj left twinkle Nd without uttering a word he went to balcony …
Twinkle goes behind him Nd turns him to see tears rushing down his cheeks she was shocked
T: kunj y r u crying cupped his face
K: twinkle I can't loose u again Nd plzzz don't talk abt leaving and all plzzz I can't live without twinkle …He hugs her tightly with fear of loosing her
T: accha sry baba I won't talk like that happy plzzz ab tho Rona band karo Na crying cat …
K: wat I am not a crying cat u r fatso …
T: kunj phirse tum muje fatso bola … Chal mei tujse bat nai karungi saying this she turns her face showing fake anger with a cute pout ..
Kunj smiled at her childishness Nd back hugged her resting his chin on her shoulder Nd his hands on her bare waist
K: u look soo cute in angry so I was pulling ur legs …Saying this he slowly kisses her shoulder making her to shiver.. she closed her eyes feeling his touch now kunj was moving his lips on her shoulder , bare back … Den he slowly turns her Nd saw her red blushing cheeks Nd kissed both the cheeks … He saw her rosy lips..He leaned to kiss but stopped by twinkle ..
K: twinkle wat is this ..Irritatingly
T: we can romance afterwards … But tell me y u brought me here
Kunj remembers smtng Nd takes twinkle into room, he goes to his wardrobe Nd brings a small box … He came in front of twinkle Nd kneels in front of her
K: twinkle " I LOVE U SOOO MUCH " because of some circumstances we were aparted these two years but "MY DESTINY MADE ME TO MEET U "again .. I am blessed to have u in my life … So would u like to become Mrs sarna … Will u be my heartbeat …. Nd I promise u that I will not leave u never ever always I will be with u in ur happiness , sorrow Nd each nd every moment till my last last breath .. I can't leave without u twinkle
By now twinkle was having tears of happiness.. kunj looks at her Nd " twinkle y u r crying … Did I said smtng wrong .. ab kounsa bomb dal rahi ho mere upar .. already u have dropped a big bomb on me … Nd it took 2 years to get healed .. says kunj sarcastically making twinkle to smile …
Twinkle forwards her hands Nd made him to stand as soon as he stood up she hugs him tightly .." kunj I love u tooo Nd I too can't live without …. " Says twinkle ..
Kunj felt very happy Nd hugs her even more tightly … Soon he breaks the hug Nd "I am thirsty twinkle " says kunj ..
T: OK wait I will bring juice for u saying this she was abt to go but stopped by kunj …
K: no I don't want that juice … Moving towards her and holds her waist and pulls her towards him
T: den wat u want .. u only said that u r thirsty … stammering
K: yeah I said but I don't want that juice he slowly moves his thumb on her lips sensually Nd said I want this juice making her to blush .. " don't blush that much baby I can't control myself " says kunj.. " den who told u to control "by saying this she wraps her hands around his neck …
Kunj slowly leans towards her lips in no time their lips met ..It was a passionate kiss for which they were craving for 2 years … Kunj was nibbling twinkles lower lip Nd twinkle was nibbling his upper lip … Kunj bites her lips making her moan his name taking this as a chance he enters in her mouth swaying each nd every corner of her mouth …She is rubbing Nd moving her hand on his nape..Nd his hands tightens the grip on her waist .. after gud 15 mins they broke the kiss due to lack of oxygen …
Twinkle hugs him tightly to hide her blush … Kunj slowly moves her hair from her shoulder Nd gives wet kisses their make her shiver goes through her sprain.. he broke the hug Nd smashed his rough lips on her soft ones … He starts moving forward Nd she is moving backward still kissing …. Untill they stopped by the wall.. after 10 mins they broke the kiss Nd as soon as he breaks the kiss he dug his head on her neck giving wet kisses .. twinkle clutched his shirt unable to bear pleasure he was continuously moving his lips on her neck making her to moan his name … He sits on his knees Nd slowly he moved her pallu(guys twinkle was wearing a saree) Nd starts giving kisses on her belly by this twinkle starts to move her legs but kunj take hold of her legs .. Nd twinkle unable to take this anymore she slowly drags him upwards by holding his color Nd hugs him Nd starts kissing him …
She was abt to peck his lips but got disturbed by horn of the car .. kunj makes irritated face making twinkle to laugh ….
Just den they heard ushar calling kunj .. they both composed themselves Nd goes down ..
Sarna family
Kunj sarna : ( 27 years ) he is a friendly , gud looking , hot , handsome Munda of Amritsar .. son of ushar , married to Maya … He loves her very much … He is a great son , husband Nd father tooo .. he is big business tycoon in Amritsar
Maya sarna :(25 years) wife of kunj .. loves him very much Nd also loves her daughter … Suffering from cancer but this is unaware of her family ..
Sana sarna: (3 years )daughter of kunj and Maya laadli of her parents and grandparents ……
Usha sarna : mother of kunj … Loves her son and bahu very much .. positive character
Manohar sarna : father of kunj …. gud person loves his family very much Positive character ..
Luthra family
UV luthra: (27 years ) : drunkard , married to twinkle but hates her he uses her only for his lusty needs .. treats her like a maid .. he always beats her for mistaken which she hadn't done ..
Twinkle luthra:( 25 years ) married to UV.. she bears uv's torture because of her parents ..
Anita luthra: uv's mother .. hates twinkle negative character
Taneja family
Leela taneja : mother of twinkle … Loves her very much but unaware of her daughter's life
Rt taneja: father of twinkle .. loves his daughter …A bank employee
Taneja's are middle class family who has to work hardly for their daily needs ..
So guys this is intro of my new fs .. do tell me ur views abt this and tell me wether I have to continue it or not … Posting of this fs depends on ur comments …
So I wind up here
Hope I reached ur expectations
Plzzz ignore grammatical errors if any
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Every girl out there will know that, when planning an outfit, the accessories that you choose are what can really help to finish everything off perfectly. Accessories can really bring together the rest of an outfit and you can choose from a huge range of accessories as well, so there ought to always be something available that will suit your outfit.
However, your accessories will also be conveying a message to the world and they can allow people to make snap decisions about the kind of person that you are. First impressions count for everything in today's world, so no matter where you are going you should always make sure that your accessories are saying the right things about you.
Here are some of my thoughts on accessories and what they might be saying about you:
Colourful accessories
If you tend to reach for brightly colours accessories that really stand out against the rest of your outfit, this will instinctively be telling people that you're confident, exciting and fun. These accessories will instantly catch everyone's eye, which will make you the centre of attention, so if you don't like having all eyes on you, put down that hot pink pendant right now!
Quirky accessories
Wearing quirky accessories can set you apart as a bit of a frontrunner for fashion. If you always hunt for the odd accessories, such as earrings with retro motifs or homemade necklaces, people are likely to find you interesting, 'out there' and a person that isn't afraid to take risks. This certainly isn't a bad thing though - power to you for trying something new!
Subtle accessories
While many people think that wearing subtle accessories can make you seem a little bit boring, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, these accessories can make you appear quiet, thoughtful and wise, and if you like to choose accessories that match perfectly with the clothing you're wearing, it will also give you a methodical and fashion-forward vibe.
Key accessories
Sometimes less really is more, and for those that choose to wear just one or two accessories each day this will definitely come across well. Rather than loading their outfit up with accessories all over the place, these people go for key accessories that will complement their outfit well. This can mean that the person is canny when it comes to fashion, and this can be related to a logical thinker in everyday life.
Retro accessories
Re-using old accessories is one of the best trends of 2012, although a lot of people have chosen to go for new accessories that have been given that 'retro' look. Wearing retro accessories is bang on trend at the moment, so people seen wearing them will instantly come off as up-to-date with the trends and so will be fashionable and on the ball.
Oversized accessories
Oversized accessories can include big bags, big belt buckles and big hoop earrings, and this will instantly convey a message of confidence and excess, which can be a great option for job interview outfits!
What do you think your accessories are saying about you?
This post was contributed by Christina Jones a freelance fashion writer who loves everything from high street to high end such as designer evening gowns and designer bags.


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It's Not Me! Monday time again! Click here for the rules and to see the MckMama's recent Not Me! post. Here I go!
* I didn't make Allison pick me up at 4:15 am on Thursday to get me and Jack to the airport on time. Who would do that, anyway?
* I have not had a cold since last Sunday, and I didn't lose my voice after flying on Thursday. I didn't smile, but think "are you deaf?!" when people complimented my hoarse singing at the wedding.
* I did not pop my knee out of socket while getting into my seat on the plane last night, for the fourth time since May. It isn't swollen and killing me, because I'm not getting old.
* I didn't threaten to "put you in your crib and let you scream there" last night when Jack cried, screamed, and kicked from 3:15-3:50 am this morning. I then didn't give in and just let him sleep with me, even though he was still crying because I'm not a softie and I was not tired beyond reason.
* I did not tear up at the news video of the military dad surprising his little girl in the Minnesota airport. Twice. Not me! I'm not emotional like that.
* Jack did not learn several new words and really improve his walking while we were gone, because he is not a genius baby! :-)


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I fell pretty hard off of my bike yesterday and broke my elbow. I didn't realize it was broken, so I waited until this morning to walk to the emergency room. I always keep a stack of general equilibrium flashcards in my purse, and thought of flipping through some fixed point theorems in the five hours in the waiting room, but as you might imagine that's not too physically or mentally feasible when one arm is in excruciating pain.
So instead, I distracted myself from the pain (and the waiting room television news) by catching up on economics blogs on my phone. My history professor Brad DeLong's recent post strengthened my resolve to leave the flashcards unflashed.
I realized I haven't posted on my own blog since I've been in Berkeley. I never imagined nine months could be so transformative. I've learned so much about myself and about economics that it is daunting trying to dive back into blogging. Better to reveal things over the next few posts than to try to give a comprehensive report now, especially with one arm in a sling.
Berkeley is a special place. It is simultaneously aggravating and endearing. Everywhere you see juxtapositions of purity and filth, idealism and cynicism. Every sort of ambition and depravity is here. People are passionate about every cause in the world, yet still manage to live primarily in their own worlds. You can see anything on the streets of Berkeley, which means you can do anything on the streets of Berkeley and not be seen. It is both freeing and unnerving. It is unsouthern and unsettling. In Berkeley it is never quite warm enough long enough to be convincing. Berkeley is not for basking. It is just gray enough for introspection.
On the first day of classes, I went for a morning run to the Berkeley marina. To get there you cross a pedestrian bridge over the highway. The bridge was chalked with the sayings "Capitali$m is evil" and "Get the United States out of America." The chalk has long since worn off, but I still think of that bridge as the capitalism is evil bridge and run across it on mornings of exams as a personal ritual. Once you cross the bridge, you can run on these trails that have been built upon mounds of trash. You can't tell they are built on trash, except by reading the signs that proudly explain it. If you go farther North to the Albany bulb you can see larger than life art made out of trash. You get a view of the bay, the bridge, the hills, houses, tracks, highway, and industry.
Berkeley views never get old. They'll have you asking, Who am I to try to save the world? and at the same time, Who am I not to? Place matters a lot, I think. People matter more, but you can hardly make that distinction, because people are a part of the place and the place is a part of them. Berkeley is a good place for graduate school. The best place, in my mind, to become an economist.


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I'm writing this from the mountains of Winter Park, Colorado in frigid December so it's a subject that's currently very near and dear to my… well, skin.
And lips and face and hair and belly.
Now obviously, I'm not out there on the slopes with arid wind slapping me upside my nose, mouth and cheeks (as I'm well into my 2nd trimester), but that doesn't mean that I'm not feeling ultra susceptible to the elements of the season right now.
Especially with the dry heater inside. Not good for anyone's skin!
Luckily, I've got a slew of products that I'm using and just wanted to share them with you so that you can recreate the treatments yourself.
This is a 3 part series over the next week:
Some women are not fans of oils and thick butters in the summertime, particularly if they live in more humid areas. Fan or no fan, now is a great time to break them out and slather away.
Tip: Use them just after showering while skin is still pretty damp to aid in better absorption and really allow the nutrients to soak into your skin's layers.
A word of caution: You'll want to rub in well and wait a couple minutes before dressing as they are more greasy in texture.
What I use: Seni Naturals Best Body Oil and Beautiful Belly Butter. I use the Belly Butter this as a body butter as needed, especially on elbows, knees, hands, feet and the neck and décolletage areas.
Why: Since they are loaded in Vitamins and Omegas thanks to a rich formulation of Organic Butters and Oils and blended with healing Essential Oils, they work wonders to nourish, hydrate and repair deep within the skin.
They are also free of nasty chemicals and preservatives, vegan and proudly formulated to be 100% toxin-free. Whether you're pregnant or not, toxin-free and organic are always better for you, your future long-term health and the planet.
For us preggo (and very stretch mark prone) folks, this is on our minds. Or maybe you're in the stages of getting into shape and working out, which also makes certain parts of your body susceptible to stretch marks.
When your belly is dry and itchy WHILE it is stretching, this is a perfect storm for stretch mark formation. That's why treating it frequently is the prescription for avoiding stretch marks altogether.
Advice & Usage: I follow the exact same Tips and Cautionary Advice as stated above. The same goes for these products when treating your Belly.
Use Beautiful Belly Butter on your belly, rubbing in circular motions, in the morning and in the evening followed immediately with a serving of the Best Body Oil. Learn more about that HERE.
Throughout the day, keep on treatin'! Yes, you will continually dry out, itch and stretch grow stretch, particularly in your growth spurt weeks. This calls for having your Oil on hand to lightly treat your itchy areas. The itchiness is a great way to tell where you are stretching – it's like your body yelling at you to notice what's going on!
As always, we love getting your questions and love dishing out further advice so don't hesitate to reach out at email@example.com or on Instagram or Facebook. We try to get back to each of you as soon as we can.
Also, I'm planning to hop back onto Facebook Live for a more in-depth review of dry skin treatments and to answer a slew of questions I've received over the past few weeks so be on the lookout for that.
Until then….