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McCart Appraisal has answers to "Frequently Asked Questions"
Define the term "Appraisal"
Define the term "Appraisal"(Back to top) The method of writing an appraisal consists of an evaluation which forms an opinion of value. The real estate appraiser will use a number of "approaches," typically three, to arrive at the estimation of market value. One of the methods in use is the Cost Approach, which is what it would cost to restore the improvements to the home, less the depreciation and physical deterioration, adding the land value. The Sales Comparison Approach deals with searching for similar houses in the vicinity and discovering the value based on comparing those prior sales to the house in question. Being the most commonly used approach, the Sales Comparison Approach is generally the most accurate and best indicator of market value for a residential property. One of the least common approaches in appraising residential properties is the Income Approach, which is commonly used to figure the value of a property based on what an investor would pay based on the capital produced by the building.
What does an appraiser do?(Back to top) An appraiser generates an objective and well supported assessment of market value, to be used in making real estate transactions. Appraisers exhibit their professional investigation in appraisal reports.
Why would a person need a real estate appraisal?(Back to top) There are a lot of reasons to purchase an appraisal with the most common reason being real estate and mortgage transactions. Other reasons for ordering an appraisal report include:
How is an appraiser different than a home inspector? (Back to top)Appraisers do not do provide residential property inspections and are not home inspectors. The purpose of a home inspection is to evaluate the structure of the home from foundation to rooftop. The general property inspector's report will include an evaluation of the condition of the home's heating system, central air conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems, the roof, attic, and accessible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, the foundation, basement, and visible structure.
What is the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis (CMA)?(Back to top) Simply, they share nothing in common. The CMA relies on indefinite market trends. The appraisal depends on specific definite comparable sales. Location and architectural prices are also precedent in an appraisal. The CMA will provide a non-specific figure. Being a documented and carefully investigated opinion of value, appraisals are defensible and stand up in legal situations.
The credentials of the person behind the report is hands down the most significant difference between a CMA and an appraisal. A CMA is created by a real estate agent who may or may not be trained in technical valuation concepts or even have a handle on market trends. A certified, California licensed professional who bases their livelihood on valuing real estate in and around San Diego County is behind the appraisal. Likewise, the agent has a vested interest in the property's selling price whereas the appraiser is bound by a code of ethics to collect only a previously agreed upon fee for assignments, regardless of their outcome.
What does the appraisal report contain? (Back to top)The main purpose of an appraisal report is to provide a value opinion, and depending on the scope of the report, one will customarily see the following:
Once the assignment is done, what assurance is there that the value indicated is valid?(Back to top) In communicating an appraisal report, each appraiser must ensure the following:
Who hires McCart Appraisal(Back to top) Typically, appraisers are employed by lenders to estimate the value of a house involved in a loan transaction. Appraisers also provide opinions for legal settlements, tax matters and investment decisions.
Where does McCart Appraisal get the data used to estimate values in San Diego County or other areas?(Back to top) One of the main tasks an appraiser performs is to compile data. Data can be categorized as either Specific or General. Specific data is taken from the home itself; Location, condition, amenities, size and other specifics are documented by the appraiser while on site.
General data is gathered from a variety of places. Local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) have data on recently sold homes that might be used as comparables. To double-check actual sales prices, we research tax records and other public documents that are usually online nowadays. Appraisers routinely have to report when a property is in a flood zone, so that information is retrieved from a FEMA data outlet such as a la mode's InterFlood service.
And last but not least, the appraiser gathers general data from his or her collective knowledge gained from doing assignments for other properties in the same market.
What can a full appraisal do for me?(Back to top) Any time the value of your home or other real property is being used to make a significant financial decision, an appraisal helps. When selling your house, an appraisal helps you set a price that maximizes profit and reduces time on the market. When buying, be sure you're not overpaying by commissioning an independent appraisal. For parties settling an estate or divorce, an appraisal from McCart Appraisal is the best documentation to ensure assets are divided fairly. Simply put, a house is often the single, largest financial asset anybody owns. Without knowing its real value, wise financial decisions are impossible.
My mortgage statement has an item on it for PMI? Can I get rid of that?(Back to top) PMI is an acronym for Private Mortgage Insurance. This supplementary policy takes care of the lender if a borrower defaults on the loan and the value of the home is less than what the borrower still owes on the loan. Once you can prove the amount you owe on your home is less than 80% of the home's market value, you can make a case to your lender to drop the PMI.
How do I get ready for the appraiser?(Back to top) We start with an inspection of the property. During this process, the appraiser will come to your home and measure it, determine the layout of the rooms inside, confirm all aspects of the home's general condition, and take several photos of your house for inclusion in the report. The best thing you can do to help is make sure we have easy access to the exterior of the house (gates aren't locked, etc). Trim any shrubs and relocate any items that would make it difficult to measure the structure. On the inside, make sure the appraiser can easily access appliances like furnaces and water heaters.
To help expedite our work as well as ensure a more accurate report, attempt if possible to have the following items:
What is "Market Value?"(Back to top) In real estate appraising, Market Value (as opposed to Fair Market Value) is commonly defined as:
Does the appraisal belong to the bank or the consumer?(Back to top) For mortgage transactions, the lender requests the appraisal, either directly or through a third party. Even though it's the buyer that eventually pays for the report, the lender is the intended user. The buyer is entitled to a copy of the report - it's usually bundled with all the other closing documents - but is not allowed to use the report for any other purpose without permission from the lender.
It's different when it's the homeowner engaging the appraiser for things outside securing a mortgage. In these situations, the appraiser may define the purpose of the appraisal; for PMI removal, or estate planning or tax challenges, for example. If not stipulated otherwise, the home owner can do whatever they want with the appraisal.
How can I get the most ROI out of home improvements?(Back to top) The added value of a particular amenity truly depends on the local market. For example, if you live in a cold region, insulated windows can be a real plus. But they aren't as attractive in a warm-weather climate.
As a rule, the most value returned from renovating a home comes in the kitchen. According to one national survey, kitchen remodels returned an average of 88% of the investment. In other words, a $10,000 kitchen remodeling project would add approximately $8,800 to the value of the home. Bathrooms weren't far behind, yielding 85%. Adding bedrooms and baths can also boost the value of your home as long as your home doesn't then become an oddball for your neighborhood in terms of size.


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Chondroitin may help improve symptoms of osteoarthritis when used with glucosamine and manganese ascorbate; however, the American College of Rheumatology doesn't recommend substituting chondroitin for traditional treatment.
Chondroitin sulfate is a natural substance found in the body. It prevents other body enzymes from degrading the building blocks of joint cartilage.
People who use these nutritional supplements hope that they will relieve the pain of osteoarthritis, and perhaps even repair or restore the joint cartilage.
But there is no proof that either substance, taken singly or in combination, will actually slow the degenerative process or restore cartilage in arthritic joints.
Evidence suggests that chondroitin may relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis more effectively than placebo, and that results endure for at least 1 year. Evidence that chondroitin can alter the natural history of osteoarthritis by slowing progressive joint damage is weaker.
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And just when R's mom moved to wordpress, my office has blocked every other personal page and shopping site I knew of. I hope that explains my absence, I am yet to get used to come home, and allot sometime for blogs. Earlier I would take a break and read the updates in the blog world at office, can't do that anymore. And I miss it so much.
First, I was on a 10 day vacation during Ramzan, and as expected had lots of fun at home. And the next weekend again had to travel for some ceremony at IM's place. I hope I'll get some rest this weekend and I can follow the posts I missed in 3 weeks. I don't see any assignment where I can travel soon, so I think I'll travel to the US on a dependent visa in a few months.
And it is super sunny as usual at Chennai, and super boring in here. I have to get some books to keep me occupied before I go insane.


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When it comes to creating the right look for your car or truck, a shimmering set of wheels can do more to make or break its appearance than almost any other accessory. The flip side of the coin is when you stand back and look at that new set of custom rims, you suddenly realize brake hardware that used to be hidden is now completely visible - especially disc brake calipers, which tend to discolor and tarnish over time.
Caliper Covers
For just a few dollars, caliper covers create a finished look - concealing any potentially nasty-looking brake calipers. So if you've already invested in a nice set of custom wheels and tires, you owe it to yourself to complete the visual appeal with caliper covers that offer bright, attractive colors as well as customization options such as brand logos and individual images.
Caliper Cover Advantages
For more details on caliper cover advantages and ease of installation, we invite you to read our related articles How To Order Customized Brake Caliper Covers, and How To Install Caliper Covers.
In this article, we'll clear up a few factors that might cause some confusion during the caliper cover ordering process. First and foremost, caliper covers are designed for disc brake setups only - simply because drum brakes feature a round housing assembly that isn't compatible with any kind of additional cover.
Many classic vehicles and even some newer vehicles were built with disc brakes only in the front. On those vehicles, rear brakes were drums, and there was no factory option for a rear disc upgrade. For these makes and models, you will see caliper covers for the front brakes sold in sets of two only. To pinpoint a few examples, look at covers offered for a 1996 Honda Civic, 2012 Chevy Colorado pickup, or 2015 Scion iQ - among others.
For some other vehicles, lower trim versions were fitted with rear drum brakes and higher trim versions got rear disc brakes. In those cases, our website will display different kits on the same page. On the above example showing a Honda Civic as late as the 2015 model year, the HF, LX, and Natural Gas trim levels use two caliper covers, because these trim levels were originally equipped with rear drum brakes only. Since higher trim models such as the EX and Si came standard with rear disc brakes, these vehicles display a result showing four-cover sets, two each for front and rear.
Some vehicle models offered rear disc brakes as an option on certain trim level packages. Using a 2008 Chevy Silverado (LS trim level) or a 2012 Ford Focus (SE trim level) as examples, you'll be prompted to enter whether your specific vehicle has rear disc or rear drum brakes. Once that information is supplied, the caliper cover kits presented will correspond to the brake setup on your car or truck.
We don't want you to be concerned when you're in the process of ordering your caliper covers. We know that the expectation is to be able to install these beautiful covers on both the front and rear brakes of your ride. The simple reality is, your vehicle may not have the disc-brake setup in the rear which would be required for such an installation. On the bright side, you'll only be paying for the two front covers that you do need.
Please don't let that dissuade you from placing an order! Whether it's just the fronts, or all fours, a set of caliper covers is guaranteed to transform the looks of your car or truck!


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Storkcraft Davenport 5-in-1 Convertible Crib-Espresso
Storkcraft Davenport 5-in-1 Convertible Crib-Espresso
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Bringing together classic design with the functional needs of today's parent, the Storkcraft Davenport 5-in-1 Convertible Crib with Drawer is a versatile crib that can be used for many years. Featuring a large drawer underneath the crib, there is plenty of space to store your baby's clothes and blankets within reach. The Davenport is designed to grow with your child as it has a three-position adjustable mattress base and converts into a toddler bed (optional Storkcraft Toddler Guardrail sold separately), daybed and full-size bed with headboard and optional footboard. The Storkcraft Davenport 5-in-1 Convertible Crib with Drawer is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and is stringently tested to meet or exceed all applicable Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) safety standards to ensure the safest sleeping environment for your child. Constructed of high-quality pine wood and composites, the Storkcraft Davenport 5-in-1 Convertible Crib with Drawer is available in multiple durable non-toxic finishes.
- Crib converts to a toddler bed (optional Storkcraft Toddler Guardrail sold separately), daybed and full-size bed (mattress and full-size bed frame sold separately)
- Three-position adjustable mattress support base to accommodate your growing child
- Made of high-quality pine wood and composites. Available in multiple, non-toxic finishes
- JPMA certified
- Meets or exceeds all ASTM and CPSC safety standards
- # Pieces In Set: 1
- Number of Drawers: 1
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- Features: Adjustable Height
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- Measurements: 24 Height/Inches
- Maximum Weight Limit: 50 Lbs
- Assembly: Ready-To-Assemble
- Base Material: 100% Wood
- Care: Wipe Clean
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'A Fresh Start' ('Sae-chul-bal'): Locarno Review
South Korean first-timer Jang Woo-jin casts a light on those trying to begin again after a stint in the army
A grand-prize winner of the Jeonju International Film Festival's Korean competition this year, Jang Woo-jin's first feature-length effort offers a simple narrative, austere performances and economical mise-en-scene. A Fresh Start is a refreshing piece of indie-scale cinema made by a filmmaker interested in evoking a commonly-felt ennui without resorting to full-blown melodrama.
Far from the (literally and metaphorically) plastic pop-idol histrionics that dominate films (and TV series) geared toward South Korea's 15-25 demographic, A Fresh Start is better suited to a festival run, with its premiere a part of Locarno's emerging-filmmaker section. In a rightful world, though, the film would resonate mightily with the country's young audiences — the angst and alienation experienced by Ji-hyun (Woo Ji-hyun), having just re-entered civilian life after his mandatory military service, are probably universal and very real.
Maybe a bit too real — and authentic to the point of unnerving, as Ji-hyun hardly discovers a fresh start awaiting him. Never resorting to flashbacks or long exposition about his days in the army (little beyond a friend's line about how military life is "easier" because of the strictly regimented life), A Fresh Start is all about a young man's struggle to adapt to his old/new surroundings.
Among the sources of his grief are needy friends, bipolar bosses, loan sharks, detractors of his Korean literature major program and the stress brought about by upcoming exams for civil service jobs.
It's only after a one-night-stand with fellow student and kindred spirit Hye-rin (Lee Hye-rin) — an encounter depicted without much passion or glory, but just truncated, matter-of-fact physical urges — that Ji-hyun is forced to break out of his languor and reconnect with the things around him. That said, A Fresh Start doesn't do dramatic epiphanies and watershed moments; it's more about small-scale reactions to (potentially) life-changing tremors.
Having engineered this technically competent and precise piece, Jang has proven his skill in conjuring gripping moments from the most austere situations. Given how this university backed debut has now been picked up by media conglomerate Lotte Entertainment, Jang's future will be as interesting as this finely calibrated debut.
Venue: Festival del Film Locarno (Cineasti del presente)
Production companies: Tiger Cinema in association with Dankook University
Cast: Woo Ji-hyun, Lee Hye-rin, Heo Je-won, Park Seon-woong
Director: Jang Woo-jin
Screenwriter: Jang Woo-jin, Kim Da-hyun
Producers: Kim Dong-ho
Executive producers: Cha Won-cheon with Lee Sang-moo
Director of photography: Park In-bum
Production designer: Kim Hyun-a
Editor: Jang Woo-jin
Sound designers: Jeong Ming-ju, Kim Pil-su
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Orbit the Earth in One Minute Via Fascinating ISS Time-Lapse Video
What does Earth look like from the International Space Station? Science educator James Drake has created a one-minute timelapse video of the ISS circling the globe, which provides a fascinating look at Earth from above.
According to UniverseToday.com, Drake created the video by combining 600 photos that are available via the Johnson Space Center's Gateway to Astronomy Photograph of Earth, an online repository of photographs taken by astronauts.
The images are taken from the front of the ISS as it orbits the planet at night. The video starts over the Pacific Ocean and continues over North and South America before entering daylight near Antarctica.
"Visible cities, countries and landmarks include (in order) Vancouver Island, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Fransisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, multiple cities in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico, Mexico City, the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, lightning in the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and the Amazon," Drake said in his video description. "Also visible is the earths ionosphere (thin yellow line) and the stars of our galaxy."
Drake said he used Virtualdub to create the final movie. He has more images of the universe on his blog, Infinity Imagined.
Earlier this month, meanwhile, NASA finalized its deal with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) to hand over the reins on the management of U.S. science research on ISS. The space agency selected CASIS for those duties in July and said that it will pay the non-profit group up to $15 million a year to handle science affairs on the American parts of the ISS.
That came several weeks after an unidentified failure caused the crash of a supply vessel carrying three tons of supplies to the space station, though the six astronauts aboard the ISS were in no immediate danger.
NASA last week, meanwhile, revealed that its Kepler mission had uncovered evidence of a circumbinary planet, or a "Tatooine"-like planet that orbits two stars.
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My sweet dreaming friend...
If I could speak to your heart today, I would echo Holley's words
above that she shared in her book, You're Already Amazing.
You're all of that and so much more.
I have to remind you of this today as you're struggling
with discouragement walking out this dream of yours.
It's hard when you know what God has placed in your heart
and there are people in your life that don't see or support you.
Not everyone can see it because it is for you.
He spoke to your heart.
He sees you and has created and called you especially for this.
I so want this to permeate your spirit today.
This God-sized dream of yours is exactly what He has planned for you and we know that all His plans are good. Not just good, friend, but beyond our imagination.
So friend, hear me when I say this.
Don't let the inability of others to see cloud your vision
of the dream He has placed in your heart.
I love you, my sweet dreaming friend.
What words of encouragement would you speak
into the heart of a dreaming friend today?
My friend Holley Gerth invited me to join a group of dreamers that she affectionately calls her God Sized Dream Team. What a blessing to be part of this group.
We will be gathering each week on Tuesdays at Holley's to encourage each other to dream those God sized dreams.
Won't you join us?
What is your God-sized dream?
Holley had written a love letter to dreamers. Her book You're Made for a God-Sized Dream is full of words of encouragement and will speak to your heart.
Holley had written a love letter to dreamers. Her book You're Made for a God-Sized Dream is full of words of encouragement and will speak to your heart.


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In modern English the noun "lace" usually denotes a delicate ornamental fabric, but in the word in the sense of "that which binds" is still in perfectly good use, especially in such combinations as "shoelace" etc. It is this latter significance that is found in Exodus 28:28 ("They shall bind .... with a lace of blue"); 28:37; 39:21,31, and in Sirach 6:30 the King James Version, klosma (the Revised Version (British and American) "riband").
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Friday, July 06, 2007
Are academic boycotts always wrong? UCU vs Israel's universities
People who know me reasonably well, or read this blog regularly, will know that I do not shy away from saying what I think needs to be said, even if that occasionally puts people off. So, let me begin by saying that I genuinely do not know whether a boycott of Israel's universities would be a good or a bad thing. There are some good arguments in favour of a boycott and there are some good reasons against such a strategy. Martha Nussbaum puts a strong case against the boycott forward in Dissent magazine. Stephen Rose makes a strong case in favour of the boycott.
As a journal editor I found myself a few months back at the receiving end of criticism from an Israel based colleague who requested that the journal state unequivocally that it does not support any boycott of academics working in Israel. I refused at the time, because it all seemed nothing other than grandstanding and pointless arm twisting to me. None of the two journals that I am associated with as an Editor has considered or is considering boycotting submissions from authors situated in Israel. The same is true for any other country on this planet. We have published recently, in fact, a paper from a Sudanese academic. Arguably the government of Sudan is involved in genocidal mass murder (due to lack of oil nobody really cares much about this unfolding tragedy). Should we have boycotted the academic submission an author from Sudan put together (likely with great difficulty!)? We didn't. It did not seem sensible to do so. The author and his/her institution had nothing to do with the actions of their government, so why should we punish him/her? And what would change if we did (or, what would have changed?).
It seems to me that this is the really interesting question. Let's start with the basics then: those who have proposed in the past academic boycotts did so for at least one of two reasons. The first reason usually deployed was that universities were an integral part of an unjust system (eg many, but not all 'white' designated universities in South Africa discriminated against 'black' students in terms of admissions, teaching etc), and they ought to be punished for that. The second reason was that a gradual isolation of unjust regimes (such as that in South Africa) would weaken them and so contribute to their eventual fall. It is for the latter reason that more often than not sport organisations are the first to be called upon to boycott particular countries (sport boycotts are clearly seen to be more harmful to an unjust country's image than academic boycotts...).
Is there evidence that such image damaging activities work? The answer to this is unequivocally that this is the case. Even straightforward dictatorships (which Israel is not) try to maintain the veneer of a legitimate state/government upholding justice, law and order and so on and so forth. This is true even for pariah states such as Zimbabwe with its pseudo elections. One of the reasons for why amnesty international's campaigns are so successful is precisely because they aim at the crumbling veneer of civility of barbaric regimes.
This is then where the debate about academic boycotts should really be situated. I have been told by South African academics (who were opposed to the apartheid state - mind you, while they were reasonably safely ensconded in quite privileged, well-paid academic posts) that the apartheid government suffered tremendously under the various international boycotts and that it truly zapped the regime's morale. In its own right the boycotts would not have taken out the apartheid state, but the undoubtedly played a crucial supporting role.
So, the ethical question we need to ask is, of course, whether upholding academic freedom (by not supporting academic boycotts) is always the right thing to do. My answer to this question, based on the experiences made by organisations such as amnesty international and also based on the history of the boycott against apartheid South Africa, is that it is sometimes morally required to boycott unjust regimes. Such boycotts have been shown to work in the past, and therefore social utility (a desireable social outcome) can be achieved by participating in academic, sports and other boycotts. The position that boycotts are always wrong can probably only be sustained by assuming that academic freedom is of infinite (social?) value. I have trouble seeing how this could be justified/demonstrated.
Queen's University's Principal might well be right in suggesting that an academic boycott of academic institutions in Israel is the wrong thing to do. The trouble is that more needs to be said by way of justification than 'academic freedom' to sustain this point of view. Academic cooperation and collaboration in my humble opinion, areprima facie worthy of protection, but not always, and certainly not at all cost. What is required is a careful balancing of the costs and benefits of engaging in an academic boycott.
There's another issue I have with the Principal's statement. If academic debate and academic freedom are so important to her, how come she wants to preempt the currently ongoing UCU debate by pressuring the union publicly with statements such as her press release?
Let me conclude, perhaps, by quoting South African educator and University of Cape Town academic Prof Neville Alexander. He concluded a paper reflecting on the academic boycott with these eminently sensible words: "I have no doubt that when a state deliberately and systematically abuses human rights, a case can be made for academic boycott as part of an ensemble of punitive strategies to compel the state to right the situation. But sanctions and boycotts are always two-edged weapons. They should never be instituted without careful consideration of the likely effect on those whom they are supposed to help. Due attention should be given to the probable effects of a successful campaign so that the boycott does not become the proverbial cure worse than the disease."
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- AnonymousAugust 21, 2007
1. Who is to decide if a state does or does not abuse human rights? Amnesty? The UN? A group of union workers or academics?ReplyDelete
2. Over 50% of the students in the Medical faculty of the Technion University in Israel are Arab. There are many Arab students in all Israeli Universities and programs (even in Ariel University in the West Bank) Will the Arab students be boycoted as well, or will the boycot also have a racial dimension in addition to the national one?
3. Referring to the freedom of acadmeic discussion, would you also support freedom of speech on denial of the holocaust (the Palestinian President's PhD is on that subject)? And if so, will you also agree to an academic freedom of speech for the KKK? The point here is that freedom of speech is not absolute but changes with different societies. In contrast, academic values are derived from a more pure system that is common to all nations.
4. What exactly connects Israel with South Africa? Arab Muslims hold Israeli passports, some serve in the IDF, many attend Israeli universities, one is a Minister in the goverment, some are MP, some are mayors, I just can't see the racial descrimination here. The only thing I see is another group mostly self-controlled that have a constitution that does not allow Jewish from being part of their society (just as Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in contrast with Iran and Syria that have active Jewish communities)
An academic boycott seems like a spectacularly stupid idea to me. If we assume that all Israeli academics are indeed participating in the oppression of the Palestinians, then how, exactly, are you going to talk them out of it if you don't have them over for a beer? Academics and intellectuals ought to be the last to disengage from their peers, unless, of course, they want simply to be the loudest voices in a room full of people with the good taste and sense not to contradict them.ReplyDelete
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attack on its troops by Boko Haram insurgents, which led to the death of at least seven soldiers.
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier broken the news, quoting insiders who confirmed that seven army recruits were killed and 20 others injured during a firefight with the terrorists.
Three other soldiers, including a female, were declared missing after the incident, our sources said.
A statement signed by Kingsley Samuel, a Lieutenant Colonel and Deputy Director Army Public Relations at the 7 Division, said seven soldiers lost their lives while 19 were injured.
The army said an unspecified number of Boko Haram fighters were killed.
The statement said the soldiers were ambushed by Boko Haram during the process of rotating troops.
The statement reads:
"Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE gallantly fought their way through Boko Haram Terrorists ambush along Ajiri-Dikwa road, Borno State.
"Elements of troops affected encountered the ambush while conducting routine rotation of troops last night. The gallant troops fought their way through, killing many of the terrorists.
"Unfortunately 7 soldiers paid the supreme price in the incident while 19 soldiers sustained various degree of injuries. The soldiers who sustained injuries during the fierce encounter have been evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at Military hospital in Maiduguri. The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunitions from the insurgents. Additional troops have been mobilised and are still on aggressive pursuit of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.


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Bus passengers across Tayside and Fife can now save on the cost of regular travel tickets in a sale announced Stagecoach East Scotland.
The company is offering travellers in Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perthshire a 10 per cent saving on all megarider and unirider tickets bought online from February 1 at stagecoachbus.com with zonal tickets valid across the East Scotland region.
Customers buying a new megarider Xtra ticket can also receive 10 per cent off their first ticket, with subsequent tickets returning to normal price, as Xtra tickets are issued based on a recurring monthly payment.
A special code has to be entered at the checkout for the discount to be applied and the codes are available at are available at stagecoachbus.com.
Jon Oakey, Acting Managing Director, Stagecoach East Scotland, said: "Once again we've launched a megarider offer for February, but this year we've kept the offer simple by providing a discount code valid for all tickets you can buy online for travel within East Scotland. This means the discount applies to unirider tickets for the first time and applies to all megarider tickets, regardless of the time period they are valid for, as you can buy a 7 day, 4 week, 13 week, 52 week or monthly ticket option at stagecoachbus.com"
Stagecoach megarider tickets are issued on a StagecoachSmart card, which can store more than one ticket product at any time, and allows the customer to carry a handy card instead of cash. By retaining the card and topping it up with a new ticket when required, boarding times are faster.
Jon added: "We encourage customers to register their StagecoachSmart card at stagecoachbus.com as it means they can be protected against loss or theft. If the card is registered and the individual loses their card, by contacting our dedicated helpdesk, a new card can be issued with the remaining travel loaded on to it so that the customer doesn't lose out if there are 5 or more days travel remaining on the card."


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One of the things I like to collect are figurines. The picture in the middle are android figurines. And surrounding it are mini Transformer figurines placed back to back to present a roman structure and feel. Below, is the Transformer figurine used to create the pattern.
I had two of the same figurines due to the fact that when you buy these in stores, you don't get to choose which figurine you want. The figurines are packaged in a small box that shows what you can collect from the series. Thundercracker was one of them. And so I randomly chose two boxes and unfortunately, ended with two of the same figure.
The process was quite simple to produce the roman structure-like image. I simply placed them in front of a white wall in my room and standing on top of a white drawer. Then, I used my DSLR, took a few shots, and uploaded them to Adobe Lightroom.
From there, I picked out which looked the best as far the one with less blur and decent lighting. I had adjusted the highlights and brightness to get more of a whiter background. Afterwards, I went in and cleaned up some of the white spots around the head of the figurine by using the lasso tool in Adobe Photoshop.
Next, I changed the mode Grayscale in order to unlock Duotone. In the duotone settings, I chose a blue tone because that particular tone is one of my favorite colors.
But when I had altered the color settings, the nose region was affected. There was a blue outline on the nose structure that appeared to be floating. Therefore, I removed the blue lines on both figures. Accidentally, it worked out great. It gave the image a whole new look. From there, I created several layers of the repeated pattern and flipped some of them upside down.
And with the image below, I simply cropped a particular area to use for the final piece.
Lastly, the gradient from gray to black was accidental. I continued to experiment with the tools in photoshop and came across the "Gradient Overlay" feature. The gradient helps keep the viewers eye focus on the androids.


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BENTON COUNTY (KFSM) – Three people were arrested in Benton county over the weekend (Aug. 16 and 17) in a methamphetamine bust, authorities say.
The undercover drug operation led to investigators seizing over 800 grams of meth valued at approximately $80,000. Authorities also seized $3,500 in cash during the investigation, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were assisted in the investigation by Arkansas State Police, the Springdale Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, deputies said.
The three arrested were Romil Delossantos-Hernandez, 21, Carlos Zamudio-Silva, 23 and Bryan Ochoa, 19, all of Decatur, according to authorities.
All three were booked into the Benton County Detention Center on a $35,000 bond. They each face a charge of delivery of a controlled substance (felony), and they are scheduled to be arraigned in Division Two Benton County Circuit Court on Sept. 22, deputies said.


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Many were left hanging on the line, upside down by their feet, after the electrocution, and several more were found lying on the ground under the power line.
Dave Guzniczak, spokesman for Great Lakes Energy, which provides electric service in this rural section of Livingston Township said, "It's a highly unusual occurrence but we have seen similar situations before."
Guzniczak speculated that a much larger flock of birds was perched on the line, causing it to sag. "Part of the flock flew off, maybe spooked by a passing car, which caused the line to spring up and down and caused contact to be made with a nearby neutral wire, which completed the circuit, causing the birds to be electrocuted."
Guzniczak said Great Lakes Energy had received several calls reporting the birds on a wire.


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Hey everyone. Patch 1.19 has hit and I have been having tons of fun. So time for a new blog update.
Here are a few screenies pre-patch:
Dancing with Graham, a new Lalafell in our LS.
Avaxx fell through the floor and got stuck haha.
Goofing off with friends in Uldah, dang Chim's undies are revealing o.o
He danced for us.
Telli was not impressed. xD
Saw the games first female Roegedym, the Admiral of Limsa Lominsa in a quest. So cool.
Camping the ultra rare Snurble mobs for their tufts right before the patch.
Yay, got one.
After the patch I went to the airship dock in Limsa.
Getting on another airship. :D
Did my company quests and saw the speeches of all the leaders of the different countries.
Limsa Lominsa
I decided to join Gridania's Grand Company so I went to do the quest and saw Cid again.
I also was now able to receive my own personal chocobo, here I am picking him up.
Meet Mini, Button's trusty friend and Lalafell-sized Chocobo.
New Materia Goblin. o.o
Showing Mini to Auxie.
Exploring the new low level 15 cave.
Last boss was easy at my level but I bet it's a challenge for new players. First coeurl mob in FFXIV too, so cool.
My new /salute.
Doing the quest to unlock the level 25 encounter with Ifrit.
He ran away from us!
Uh oh...
I am Buttons. Buttons Taru!
This can't be good.
Eep he is gonna launch a blast of pure aetheryte energy at us innocent Lalafell, ruun!
Niru and Buttons in their new fancy company coats.
Helping Ulmy in Mor Dhona with a quest.
Helping Secret with his quest to get a chocobo.
Graham in his fancy robes I gave him.
Shiha and Buttons!
Taroo making materia.
Uldah airship dock.
One of the new beastman strongholds. We went there to get treasure and to grind XP to turn our old gear into materia.
Buttons making his first materia!
Helping Delea and Auxie with their lv25 ifrit fight.
Making more materia!
That's all for today. Patch 1.19 really is amazing and I am so happy at how good the game is becoming. See you guys next time. ^_^/


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- American Idol's Robbie Rosen to Perform at "Winthrop's Talent Showcase" - June 9th - Archived
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Proceeds to Benefit Winthrop's Child Life Program
Winthrop employees are preparing to take the stage and unveil their hidden talents at the 2nd annual "Winthrop's Talent Showcase." Taking place on Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. at Mineola High School (10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park, NY), the event will feature a special performance by Robbie Rosen, former contestant on this season's American Idol, who will also serve as a guest judge at this year's event.
All proceeds will benefit Winthrop's Child Life Program, through which specially trained Child Life Specialists help children understand and cope with hospitalization. The caring and highly trained staff use therapeutic play, arts and crafts, entertainment and other diversions to ensure that the hospital experience is as stress-free as possible for children and their families. A vital program across the full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services at Winthrop, Child Life is supported in its entirety by philanthropic contributions.
Admission will be $15 for adults 18 and over; $5 for children 5-17; and free for children under 5. For more information, call (516) 663-8440.
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The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada has named club member and longtime community volunteer Clyde Hemphill as the newest La Cañadan of the Year.
A retired engineer, Hemphill is vice president of the La Cañada Flintridge Coordinating Council, a member of the city's Public Works and Traffic Commission, sits on the board of Valley Water Company and is an active volunteer with the LCF Tournament of Roses Association.
Hemphill was previously instrumental in resurrecting the La Cañada High School Spartan Booster Club in 1973, and he also volunteered with youth sports and helped run the local Soap Box Derby Project. He was honored in 2008 with the Coordinating Council's Les Tupper Service Award and previously received an Older Americans Recognition Award from City Hall.


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April is a month of contrasts. Colors are very dark or very bright. One minute, it feels like springtime. Then the sky suddenly blackens and a cold rain starts falling. If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes.
I took the first and third photos here in the space of 10 minutes a couple of days ago, while I was out walking around the hamlet with the dog late in the afternoon. The one in the middle — raindrops falling on our terrace — was taken a couple of hours earlier, when I thought rain might spoil the rest of the day. It turned out to be just an April shower.


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Humid Cold is a lot different that Dry Cold!!!! I am so cold! It's supposed to be the coldest winter they have had in the south for over a decade. Maybe I WILL have snow for Christmas!
I have seen lots of tender mercies this week!! Our investigators are feeling the power of the true restored gospel.
One of the couples we teach - Ben and Tracie live in some hard circumstances. I love watching the members want to get involved. Someone overheard that they didn't have any food, and what do you know.... we get a call to come over to their house and they gave us 3 giant brown bags full of food from their food storage to take to them. They were SO grateful.
When they came to church last week they were amazed that there wasn't an offering tray passed around.... They showed us that they had scraped up some change. (and we know they don't have any money.) That simple tender mercy of them being ready to offer EVERYTHING they had amazed me. Ben and Tracie also told us that they want to quit smoking which is pretty impressive and amazing! We didn't even hint that that might better their lives. They somehow found enough money to pay their rent which was a miracle because they were about to get evicted! The Lord blesses us when we accept his gospel!
They have told us that they feel like they're getting a second chance at life! And are so grateful for this gospel that allows them to do that!
We had a wonderful P-day last week with our friend Miss Cherry. She's a member and comes to lots of our appointments with us so that we can have member contribution in our lessons. She LOVES and takes care of us because she knows what it was like to be a missionary! She served in New Zealand when she was 21! I love her more than words can describe! She has one of the most golden hearts i've ever seen and she is ALWAYS helping us when she's not taking care of her very sick husband.
We had ZDM (zone development meeting) this week with all the missionaries serving in the Shreveport area and it was AMAZING! (I got to play the piano for the meeting!)
We have some really flippin awesome Zone Leaders.
They told us a story of Cortez. When he came to conquer a land, they got off the ships prepared for battle. Cortez told his men to "BURN THE SHIPS" so that they had no chance of going home. That way - when they fought - they had no option but to be focused on their work ahead and to do what they came to do! They encouraged us to "burn our ships" and be fully engaged in this missionary work and let go of whatever is holding us back so that we can really live up to our potential!
I am going to be the best missionary I can be!!
I may have disappointments... but I am going to have NO regrets.
Missionaries are always looking for ways to serve people. Whether it's helping them tie a quilt, helpling people move, or jumping someone's car :) I love helping people and Sister McGrath, Sister Dagupan and I always try to make sure we have a "kind deed of the day!"
We met a man this week claiming that he was Satan. (Don't worry mom!) He was SO wasted! He opened the door of his rotting trailor half naked and almost fell out as he did. He asked if we wanted to see his book of spells........... and as we tried to talk to him, he was just ignoring us and couldn't focus on what we were saying. He told Sister D that she looked like an Indian (even though she's phillipeno) and she told him that the Book of Mormon is actually a record of the ancestors of the people that are among the Native Americans. We testified that the Book of Mormon is much like the Bible - the dealings of the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, where-as the Bible is the record of the people of Jerusalem. But the situation just wasn't getting any better. We left him with a prayer and went on our way!
My Aunt Nancy wrote me a card this week. She said she was a friend named Barbara Houston in Shreveport and that she hoped I get to meet her! Funny thing is - we are at the Houston's ALL the time because President Houston is is the 1st counselor in our mission presidency. It's a small world!!!! We helped Barbara tie a quilt that same day I got that letter from Nancy! We know them very well and it's funny how the Lord blessed me with this tender mercy this week.
We also got to visit the Lewis's again this week. I shared with them the story in Mark where the woman touches Jesus's clothes and is healed because "her faith made her whole." We also shared the story from Enos in the Book of Mormon whose story is very similar.
We told sister Lewis that we know she can get through her trials. We asked her: what this trial has taught you?
Sister Lewis wrote out in the air that she didn't know, but she knew before she developed her disease that she would have it. The Spirit told her in the hallways of her house early one morning. She said that the spirit tells her lots of things.
It was an amazing moment to watch her write these words in the air. We sang the hymn "I need Thee every hour" to her and she afterwards, she started to cry, and spelled
"Thank you for letting me bear my testimony."
We realized that she doesn't get to do that very often. and we cried with this amazing woman and hugged her as the pain of her disease and sadness of not being able to communicate very well streamed down her face.
I told her than in the pre-mortal existence she must have volunteered to be one of the ones to take the hardest trials. Heavenly Father knows her pain and loves her so much.
The best moment of my week was our lesson with Bill!
We met with him on Saturday evening with Pres. Kitley and Sister Kitley (LOVE MEMBER PRESENT LESSONS) Bill had gone on lds.org and had even watched 'The Best Two Years' twice! (A hilarious movie about Mormon Missionaries in Holland)
Bill had read quite a bit of the Book of Mormon, AND the doctrine and covenants which he loves because it pertains a little more to our day.
The spirit was so strong, and when Sister D popped the question of if he wanted to get baptized, he said:
"I wondered when you were going to ask me that!" with a smile :)
He accepted! And is so happy.
It's so beautiful to see the gospel change people's lives. Before - Bill was searching for knowledge. He is now "hungry" for the gospel, and I love seeing him at church soaking every word up. He has changed his life around and we can see the gospel lighting up every aspect of his life!
What a light in the darkness this gospel is.
Scripture of the week: Mosiah 2:41
Awkward moment of the week: Sister Dagupan and I found this sign and we got SO excited because we are both always quoting the kids TV show Arthur! Yes.... we are immature!
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A Foster Parents concerns
A Foster Parents Concerns.
At this time, my husband and I have a nine-year-old and a two-year-old at home. They are both boys.
A little more than three weeks ago we took in a one-year-old and three-year-old. After the first week I had concerns of how I would let these little girls go once their parents were ready to get them back.
Once I worked it out in my head and not thought about what my heart was feeling I was ok. I know children should be with their parents if possible.
Even though I knew that they should be with their parents it still doesn't make it easier when the time comes to let them go.
I am an adult and know that it will be hard, so how do I expect my little guy to handle it?
I guess I really didn't think things through when I agreed to take two small children into my home. My son Joshua has gotten close to these girls. He calls the youngest one sissy.
What is he going to think when they leave? How heartbroken is he going to be? Will this prevent him from getting close to others?
When I sit and think about him and his sweet little heart and see how close he is getting to the girls it breaks my heart, even more now, to think about them leaving us.
I am sure the girls will be with us for at least five more months or longer so I guess it is time to start looking into how to help him should they go back home.
As I sit here writing this and thinking about it more, I worry about the effect it will have on the girls also. I know they will be happy to go home but I am also sure they will miss us. How will they adjust again?
Being a foster parent is hard! How is one suppose to take these little people into their home, open their hearts and then watch them leave? Chances are, you will never see them again.


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December was a time of rejuvenation for me. I pulled back from business and writing responsibilities to spend some time nurturing my soul. The last two years of trying to build Vancouver Fashion eZine has been stressful, so it was the absolute best Christmas present I could have given myself. I headed back into the kitchen to try out new recipes I found interesting, had small get-togethers with friends that of course involved good food and drink, baked with my daughter - a must with the passing of my mother who used to do this annual ritual with her - and more. Add in some well-timed naps to help deal with my sleep deficit (I struggle with insomnia) and you can image the outcome. A calmer person ready to face the new year with a body in a serious state of disrepair. That first step on the scales in January was not a happy one.
The negative effects of serious dieting are well documented, so I try to avoid extremes when it comes to food. Whatever you choose to do has to fit in with your life as it is or you will fail. It's all about balance and portion control. Mark Haub, professor of Human Nutrition at Kansas State University, recently published the results of his ten-week experiment in dieting. During this time he reduced his normal caloric intake from 2600 a day to 1800 a day, but 2/3 of his caloric intake came from twinkies and other junk food. This was supplemented daily with a multi-vitamin, a protein shake and a few vegetables such as a can of green beans or a couple celery sticks. The outcome - he lost 27 pounds. The results really bring home the fact that calories are part of the equation. If you want to read up more on this, check out the CNN article at http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html.
Metabolism also plays a huge role. I know unfortunate people that I swear could live on 600 calories and still struggle. There are others that eat and drink anything they want that seem to stay thin (although there are long term health consequences they will face.) Each of us has to deal with the body we have and the key to increasing your metabolism involves exercise. Regular cardio and building muscle mass are your best friends. I'm not a great exerciser when it comes to staying the course. I actually like hitting the gym, but lose interest after a month or two (boredom sets in.) The only time I consistently worked out was when I used to dance with a partner and perform. Dancing was almost and addiction for me. When I got married and had kids I had to walk away from the partnership and I haven't found a solo class that fills the same need.
While I find sitting at the computer for hours everyday writing really pleasurable from a creative standpoint, I need to start taking some regular physical breaks where I get up and move around. The neck, back and hand/wrist used to operate the mouse are protesting. In the past, I tried to schedule the gym as a break with limited success, especially if I was mid-article. Walks around the neighborhood quickly palled, I mean how many times can you walk the same route and stay sane? This time I am going to try and add in some of those home work-outs. The after Christmas sales allowed me to pick up three providing a variety of work-outs in varying lengths with a few small accessories for about what I paid for a three month gym pass at the local community centre. I don't expect to do these every day, what I am looking for is variety. I will still drop into the gym when I feel like it, take advantage of the dikes in Richmond to do power walks and hopefully find a dance class that appeals to me. The DVD workouts are to give me breaks from the computer on heavy writing days in particular.
One final note. For many, having support in the way of a friend to exercise with or a personal trainer is key to staying focused. If you don't have a friend willing and really limited time, a great option is a trainer on the go. They come to your house with a small amount of equipment and push you through a work-out. An idea of pricing for this option is found at Fitness on the Go - http://fitnessonthego.ca/?page_id=176.
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Monday, January 10, 2011
The Post Holiday Body War
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Michael Lohan just can't stop humiliating his family. After years of tell-all interviews about his troubled daughter Lindsay and his own scandalous legal woes, he recently revealed he fathered a 17-year-old lovechild while still married to Dina. But according to MiLo, he didn't technically cheat on his wife and you won't believe his reasoning why.
Michael says it wasn't actually an affair because during his fling with Kristi Horn, the mother of his 17-year-old secret daughter Ashley, he and Dina were on a break. A break? What?
"Dina and I were separated and living separately at the time for 8 months," he told TMZ. But I have to ask, can married people really be on a break? They were still legally married, and if that is the case, wouldn't sex with any other person constitute an affair? It's not even as though they were in the midst of divorce proceedings. Clearly they worked through their problems. Dina and Michael got back together and had another child -- Lindsay's little brother Cody, who is now 16.
Of course these comments remind Friends fans of the famous Ross/Rachel feud after he had sex with a woman while they were on a "break." And, to be honest, I think it can be a legitimate excuse for people who are just dating casually. But if you are in a long-term relationship or married, there should be a completely different bar when it comes to fidelity.
Sorry Michael, there is no way you can explain away this one. Fact is, you cheated on your wife. It was wrong and I doubt you can convince most folks otherwise. Though, I should note, the flimsy defense of that long ago affair isn't the only thing he spewed to TMZ. Lindsay has been telling everyone she had no idea she had a half-sister, but Michael claims she's lying. "Dina has been telling our children that Ashley is my daughter for years, without even knowing the results. So how could this be news to our children?" he added. Well, I have news for you Michael -- given your behavior over the years, it's probably not a shock to them that you had an affair or have another daughter. More than anything, I would say your family is surprised you are still behaving this way. I bet they are more embarrassed than anything else.
Do you think being on a "break" is an acceptable excuse for cheating?
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Netflix's (NASDAQ:NFLX) new horror show Hemlock Grove, which makes its debut this weekend, has already come under fire from some reviewers. The negative press appears to be emboldening the bears ahead of the company's April 22 earnings report. They might be acting prematurely.
Look at history. HBO's comparable horror series, True Blood, captured just 1.4 million viewers in its September 2008 premiere before going on to five seasons of award-winning performances and excellent ratings for the Time Warner (NYSE:TWX.DL) subsidiary. Season six begins on June 16.
All Hemlock Grove has to do is get close to these numbers with hardcore horror fans. Presuming the buzz that follows is enthusiastic enough to keep viewers engaged, Netflix could have a niche hit on its hands in the same way that True Blood has grown into a win for HBO. At the very least, you can bet Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is paying close attention as it prepares to launch its own slate of self-produced programs.
Viewer ratings of Hemlock Grove look good so far. As of this writing, the 1,442 members rating the show at Netflix give it 3.9 out of five stars. The top-rated review speaks for how show-runner Eli Roth hopes to give viewers something different:
"To me, it's most important for this series to make the statement: 'If you want high school, lovey-lovey, blade martial arts, Oprah-channel-drama, than Hemlock Grove may not be for you.' ... I think it has succeeded in doing so."
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Birmingham 2022 to be Outstanding Games
In response to last night's announcement that Birmingham would host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Kereyn Smith CEO of New Zealand Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Commonwealth Games Federation makes the following statement.
"Birmingham will be an outstanding host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The city will deliver an innovative and ambitious games, celebrating diversity and delivering benefits to its community and the wider Commonwealth.
"The games will have an impact that will sustain and strengthen the wider Commonwealth Games movement.
"Birmingham 2022 will follow both the hugely successful Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and Gold Coast 2018 which, at just over 100 days out, is on track to will deliver a fantastic athlete experience.
"What's more, the UK is familiar to New Zealand athletes and this will result in preparation and performance benefits for our team.
"We look forward to the handover to Birmingham at the Closing Ceremony of Gold Coast 2018 and to preparing our athletes and engaging our communities ahead of the next exciting edition of the Commonwealth Games."
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Its photogenic, fresh-faced members are still in their late teens and fresh from opening a worldwide One Direction tour. They're also proficient in social-media outlets like Twitter and Facebook — the only places they touted their 2012 EP "Unplugged," which shot into the iTunes top 20 in Australia, Sweden and New Zealand.
Their current single "She Looks So Perfect" is a chiming slab of power pop so irresistible, it simultaneously hit No. 1 in 39 countries.
But 5 Seconds of Summer is no assembly-line product, say bassist Calum Hood, 18, and drummer Ashton Irwin, 19. The band, which plays the Fillmore on Friday, is a rock ensemble the guys formed in high school, much to their teachers' chagrin.
"This is actually our band — we started it from scratch," Hood says defiantly. "In the beginning, we weren't really rocking yet — we were just four guys playing our instruments. So it's amazing to see how far it's come in just three years."
Hood still remembers it like yesterday (it almost was), how he would regularly phone the older Irwin, who had already graduated, to sneak him out of class.
"Then I'd come by in my bomb of a car to pick him up, and we'd go do band-oriented things," Irwin says.
One day, the principal had enough of Hood's truancy and called his parents in.
"It was not a good day, my dad got really angry," Hood says. "But it turned into something cool. We worked so hard as a band that everyone at school eventually came to terms with it."
The kids were dead serious. Initially, they worked with Aussie composers, then relocated to London — where they're now based, with their parents' blessings — to co-write with Jamie Scott, Kaiser Chiefs' Nick Hodgson and James Bourne of 5 Seconds' stylistic punk-pop forebears Busted.
"Lately, we've written with [Goldfinger's] John Feldmann, the Madden brothers from Good Charlotte, and Alex [Gaskarth] from All Time Low," Irwin says. "It was a big thing for us to learn how to write rock songs, but with pop melodies — that's what we've always wanted to do."
With a full-length debut arriving in — of course — summer, the lads could well become the next One Direction. They've already had the last laugh in Australia, where creepy former classmates now attend their shows.
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The Skyvillage is a miraculous idea that would see Los Angeles cut down on car use and automotive pollution drastically. While the idea is a far-fetched one, it shows that there are various pros to a more eco-friendly America.
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2017 saw yet another busy year for Mull and ourselves here at Highland Cottage, so, once again we look forward to welcoming back old friends and making new friends.
2018, we could say, is a sort of "coming of age" for Highland Cottage in the sense that it represents our 21st season here in Breadalbane Street in Tobermory on the lovely island of Mull. Who would have thought it………? 21 years!
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"If you take a picture of a human that does not make him noble, there is no reason to take this picture. That is my way of seeing things." - Sebastiao Salgado
Readers and followers of my blog know of my distaste for the current spate of photographs that depict indigenous people who are encouraged (monetarily or otherwise) to wear decorative accessories that are not natural to them. Photographers who travel to the Omo Valley are particular susceptible to this 'disease', and are insensitive (but rarely unaware) to the impact transforming members of the various Omo Valley tribes into fashion models with outlandish headgear and accessories.
The exploitation of these tribes by some photographers, travelers and tourists, who view them as nothing but beautiful displays, continues despite the effort of well-intentioned travel companies.
Anthony Pappone's Portraits in The Omo Valley is certainly not one of these insensitive exploitative photographs. His photographs of Omo Valley tribal members are beautiful and simple. There is no artificiality in his portraits, nor is there accessories intended to dupe the viewers. The Omo Valley people are beautiful in their simplicity, and Anthony's photographs prove to us that there is no need for deceit in the representation of these people.
Anthony Pappone is an Italian photographer specializing in travel, festival, portrait, tribes and ceremony photography around the world. Just a traveler before becoming a photographer, he caught the bug during a festival in Ladakh, and he started on a career of following festivals and religious ceremonies wherever these occurred. From Ethiopia to Nagaland, from West Africa's Benin, Ghana, Mali to Yemen...he documented festivals and everyday life with his wide angle lenses.


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Representatives from payroll service providers that deposit taxes on behalf of thousands of clients asked Internal Revenue Service officials Sept. 1 about steps to prevent the recurrence of erroneous tax deposit penalty notices that were sent to clients after at least two federal tax holidays.
John Myett, director of government affairs at ADP, LLC, told IRS officials in a teleconference Sept. 1 that the erroneous penalty notices related to changed holiday deadlines were a troubling development. The notices were sent to affected clients after Monday holidays this year for Emancipation Day on April 18 and Memorial Day on May 30.
A notice saying that a programming error resulted in IRS systems not recognizing changes in deposit due dates created by Memorial Day was issued Aug. 4 by the IRS. Notices sent to employers because of the error were rescinded and corrected, the agency said. A similar statement was issued after erroneous penalty notices were sent following the Emancipation Day holiday.
Myett was concerned about the changed deposit due dates for Labor Day on Sept. 5 and suggested that the IRS issue a statement explaining that "actions are being taken" to prevent future errors.
The IRS penalty department reviewed the issue for the remaining holidays this year and believes the problem was resolved, said Scott Mezistrano of the agency's industry engagement and strategy group. He noted that the error did not occur after this year's Independence Day holiday and that he had no information as to the total number of employers affected by the erroneous notices.
Another payroll service provider representative said that after the erroneous penalty notices, clients calling IRS for explanations and help were told that their service providers had made late payments. The IRS explanation was incorrect, the representative said.
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Fo' Sistaz is a universal stage play about the real life relationship between four sisters, thus the title Fo' Sistaz. The play focuses on their complex lives and how they deal with ordinary situations in extraordinary circumstances. Similarities and differences…marriage and divorce…life and death…ups and downs…silence and noise…defeats and victories…pain and comfort…defiance and resilience…Fo' Sistaz!
Undoubtedly, Fo' Sistaz is an emotional ride of self-identification and family dependency through the feminine lens of various religious and cultural perspectives. This play takes the audience on a journey to discovering the real lesson behind the love that real sisters share…a bond that cannot be broken.
Calvin Ray wrote Fo' Sistaz to give honor to his mother and his aunts. He has watched them survive some of life's joys and displeasures, but at the end of the day, their sisterhood proved triumphant. After watching them grieve and love in the lobby of the hospital where there only living brother died, he was determined to show the world how real sisters love. So Fo' Sistaz is the real deal about the real deal…using dramatic comedy to bring light to commonly known bleak stories.


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PC Alumni Gabe Galanda was named one of the "Best in the Business" in 2013 by Seattle Magazine.
Northwest tribal lawyer named amongst Puget Sound Region's best lawyers, for both Native American and gaming law.
Seattle Business Magazine has honored Gabe Galanda as one of "the Puget Sound Region's Best Lawyers for 2013," in both the arenas of Native American Law and Gaming Law. He was recognized one of the "best lawyers in the business" in the State of Washington by his peers.
This honor follows several other recent honors for Gabe and his firm, Galanda Broadman, PLLC. In November 2012, Galanda Broadman received a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," in the arena of Native American Law.
In addition, Gabe was then named to The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of both Gaming Law and Native American Law, for the seventh straight year. He was named a "Difference Maker" by the American Bar Association in November as well. Also, last month Lawyers of Color listed the firm in its Big Book of the Best Boutiques, an exclusive, national listing of the top minority law firms in each state.
"This honor gives us great pride. We work our very hardest for our tribal clients and to receive recognition from them and from our peers feels awesome," said Gabe in a recent interview (Indian Country Today, Nov. 13, 2012). "We are privileged to be entrusted to represent tribal governments and Indian people, frequently during very critical times. It is the opportunities that our tribal clients have given us, and the results we have been able to obtain for them, and the underlying teamwork with our clients and each other that resulted in this honor. We feel as grateful to our tribal clients for those opportunities as we feel honored by this accolade."
Galanda Broadman, PLLC, "An Indian Country Law Firm," is dedicated to advancing tribal legal rights and Indian business interests. The firm, with offices in Seattle, Washington and Bend, Oregon, represents tribal governments, businesses and members in critical litigation, business and regulatory matters, especially in matters of Indian Treaty rights, tribal sovereignty and taxation.
Gabe is an enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes of California. He currently sits on the National Native American Bar Association Board of Directors, chairing the group's "Include Indian Law on State Bar Exams" Initiative, and co-chairing its "Increase Natives and Tribal Court Judges in the Judiciary" Initiative. Gabe is a past President of the Northwest Indian Bar Association and past Chair of the Washington State Bar Association Indian Law Section.
Gabe received his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law, his B.A. from Western Washington University, and his A.A. from Peninsula College. He was born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington.


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> However seeing the basic premise of any denial of the historicity of Jesus
> is to deny the validity of the basic sources (especially the gospels), it
> is hard to know where to begin. Look at the holocaust deniers.
Sources alone would not be the basis for believing the gospel.
Consider the book of Mormon.
However, even at the _most_ skeptical level, it is still
reasonable to accept that there could have been a man
who was crucified because he said things that people didn't
want the hear. As it is today, throughout history, everyone
has had the desire to get rid of this guy at one time or another.
Indeed, any excuse will do, just give me one. ;-) At some
level, that is the whole point of the gospel, even without
the theology. Denying the historicity of Jeshua ben Joseph
is surely wreckless and is not likely to lead the human
race in a productive direction regardless of whatever else
is true (or false) about the gospel and its witness.
by Grace alone do we proceed,
The only thing we learn from history
is that we don't learn anything. Hegel.
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