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The Lone Star College–CyFair Theatre presents "The Laramie Project" by Moises Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project April 19 through April 29.
Ron Jones and Laura Taggett are co-directing this astonishing docu-play that chronicles the lives of the residents of Laramie, Wyoming in the year after the passing of Matthew Shepard, a hate crime victim, who was murdered in 1998.
This breath-taking theatrical collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable is recommended for mature audiences.
Cast members, who will each play numerous characters, include Aleks Borrensen, Alex Box, Steve Bullitt, John Crum, Elaine Edstrom, Jeanette Filardo, Heather Fisher, Quinnlon Holman, Norelia Reed, Michael Schmidt, Cody Swiger, Laura Taggett , Vanessa Toro and Jason Woodward.
This production opens April 19 with preview night tickets only $5. Other show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 26 and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
A reception will follow the April 20 and the April 26 performance, which will be sponsored by Lone Star College–CyFair Gay Lesbian Bi-Sexual Transgender and Allies Student Organization.
There will also be panel discussion following the Saturday, April 28 performance discussing issues ranging from civil rights, advocacy, discrimination, balancing committed relationships and family, as well as other issues relating to tolerance and acceptance. Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $12, seniors $10 and students $5 with proper id. Discounted group tickets are also available.
All performances will be held in the Main Stage Theatre located in the Center for the Arts building, located at 9191 Barker Cypress at West Road.
For tickets and information call the box office at 281-290-5201 or go online to cyfair.lonestar.edu/goto/cfcboxoffice.


text: Overactive imaginations and a gentle kind of groupthink combine with tricky sixth-grade siblings (all familiar character to readers of Roy's A to Z Mysteries) to make for one exciting Saturday morning. With all the parents out for breakfast and the older kids left in charge as babysitters, younger siblings Brady, Brian, Nate and Lucy take the bait left by their older siblings. First they see a strange snow circle, then mysterious footprints. Next, an article about aliens left on the missing Josh's computer leads the open-eyed youngsters to imagine the worst: Aliens must have stolen their older brothers and sisters! Frequent recaps and straightforward events make this a fine first mystery for the ready-for–chapter-book set. More experienced readers might find the plot simple and predictable, but new readers have to start somewhere and this is the book for them. A light, easy-to-read introduction to this new series…and the A to Z Mysteries they can graduate to, as well. (Mystery. 6-9)

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European PS Store Update for May 2 – Awesome Awesomenauts
Fans of the MOBA genre will no doubt be excited to see Awesomenauts make its debut on the store this week. Others will be surprised to learn that MOBA stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. Awesomenaut's distinctive 80's cartoon sensibilities make it one of the focal points this week.
Fighting fans can get their fix with the long-awaited debut of Skullgirls while trekkies can test their mettle with the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Star Trek Bundle.
Other highlights include Prototype 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
PSN/PS3 Games
Awesomenauts (£7.99/€9.99)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (£19.99/€29.99)
MUD – FIM Motocross World Championship (£29.99/€39.99)
Prototype 2 (£49.99/€69.99)
Skullgirls (£11.99/€14.99)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Star Trek Bundle (£10.99/€13.99)
PSN/PS3 Demos
DiRT Showdown
Gran Turismo Academy
PSN/PS3 Downloadable Content
Binary Domain Add-on packs (£1.29/€1.59)
Eyepet & Friends Various tropical add-ons (£0.40/€0.49 – £2.39/€2.99)
LittleBigPlanet 2 Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Costume (free)
MotorStorm RC Cars (free – £0.40/€0.49)
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Weapon Packs (£1.59/€1.99 – £3.99/€4.99)
Rockband Various songs (£0.59/€0.79 – £3.99/€2.49)
Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle Wyvern Rhadamanthys (£3.99/€4.99)
Saints Row The Third Character Packs (£3.99/€4.99)
Street Fighter X Tekken Various (free – £1.59/€1.99)
Two Worlds II Defense Mode (£1.99/€2.49)
Vita Games
Mortal Kombat (£34.99/€39.99)
Vita Apps
Frobisher Says!
Vita Downloadable Content
MotorStorm RC Cars (free – £0.40/€0.49)
Ridge Racer Car/course (£1.19/€1.49 – £1.99/€2.49)
Max Payne 2 (£7.99/€9.99)


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These are a photos from a client's photoshoot of their 2 dogs, Molly and Shelley. This is a tough blog post to write, shortly after our photoshoot together, Shelley passed away. I wanted to share her pictures with you because she was so beautiful, even in her final days. Dogs give us so much love, we are all so blessed for the time we have with them.
When Leo was found as a stray in a rural Illinois town near St. Louis, he was a little too skinny and had some scars. Grafelman Farms is fostering him now and he is looking healthy and adorable! Here are some shots of Leo looking fabulous. If you would like to adopt this sweet little guy, email email@example.com or call (309) 267-3299 to begin the adoption process.
Click on the button above to receive occasional emails with free dog behavior advice and dog related news.
Blonde is a Shepherd mix puppy (3 months old) and she is adoptable from tapsshelter.org in Pekin, IL. She is sweet, shy and full of puppy playfulness.
Kaia is a 5 year old Alaskan Malamute who is the whole package...sweet, loving and beautiful. She is adoptable from TAPS Shelter in Pekin. Email tapsshelter.org for more info on Kaia.
A friend of mine lost her 17 year old black lab mix a few months ago. She was so in love with her dog and she and her husband were in a lot of emotional pain over the loss. But an amazing thing happened... they saw this post of Lorelai that I posted last week and something about Lorelai made my friend want to go meet her. Lorelai is now home with them and she is the most amazing dog. She's sweet and loving and she loves to have conversations. My friends now have this sweet baby in their lives and they are healing from the loss of their beloved Becca.
A Doberman who's had a rough past...
Letty is what they call a "Blue Doberman". Before this photoshoot, I had never seen a blue doberman before. Her coat looks gray/blue in certain light and sometimes it looks light brown. Needless to say, she is a beautiful dog. Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she is beautiful on the inside too. She has had a difficult life that has not damaged her personality one bit. Here's her story.... Her owners rescued her after she had been confiscated from a man who was hoarding over 100 animals in his home. Letty has scars on her face and a chewed up ear because she had to protect herself and fight for food in the hoarder's house. Somehow Letty's personality did not become aggressive after living in this awful situation. She is probably one of the calmest, sweetest dogs I have ever met and I have met a lot of dogs! Letty is a good example to show that good dogs come from all different situations. You can adopt a dog that has had a terrible past and they can be the best dog in the world!
Happy Halloween!
Who doesn't love to see dogs dressed up in costume!? Here are a few dog photos from a recent costume contest from a Camp Bow Wow Event. Camp Bow Wow is a brand new doggie day care that will be opening soon on Pioneer Parkway in Peoria, IL. So be sure to check them out! Anyway, on with the show!
Brighten up your day by subscribing to the Dog Anthology newsletter (Click Button Below). It's chalk full of more adorable dog photos and stories about dogs. Not to mention, the occasional helpful tips for training.
The costume contest. All the dogs looks so great!
Thanks to all who attended this event! For your convenience, here's the button again to sign up for the Dog Anthology newsletter. In the next issue of the newsletter, there will be a story about an amazing doberman that was rescued from a bad situation.
Bella & Olive
Best friends for life!
Here are two dogs that know how to have a great time. They were both adopted by a very loving couple who cherish them. Bella and Olive love to spend time in their backyard lounging around on their owners' patio furniture. Here are a few shots from my dog photography session with Bella and Olive!
If you enjoyed seeing these adorable beagles, click on the button below to recieve the Dog Anthology newsletter. It's chalk full of more adorable dog photos and stories about the dogs I get to work with on my dog photography adventures. Who doesn't love to see a picture of a cute dog?
Here are some more shots of beautiful Andy. She was my favorite dog at the shelter this week. Whoever adopts her will be one lucky person! Andy is adoptable from TAPS email email@example.com for more info.
Subscribe to the Dog Anthology Newsletter to read more about these beautiful shelter dogs and to receive specials on dog photography sessions.
Before and After
Take a look at the two pictures below. Which dog would you want to adopt?
The two pictures above are taken of the same dog (Mr.Tank). A volunteer with a local rescue group took the first picture and I took the second picture. Based on the pictures alone, which version of Tank would you want to take home?
I know which dog I would choose!... The sweet eyed, wet nosed, lovable guy in the bottom picture!
Not long after this picture was shared on Facebook, Tank was adopted. He is just one of the many sweet dogs that have found homes with a little help from a good picture. You can help the dogs too when you share the pictures I post on social media. The more people we reach, the more dogs get adopted! Whoo hoo!
"Share an Image, Save a Life".
-Ava Kamm (Dog Anthology)
P.S. If you would like to receive the Dog Anthology Newsletter. I send it out about 3 times a month with little stories about the dogs I work with and the occasional special offer on photography sessions. Click on the button below. Thanks!
It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Super Dog!
During my volunteer work with Paws Giving Independence, I had the opportunity to meet the amazing Daisy! She can pick up items and "hand" them over to people. However, I guess for a dog you wouldn't call it "handing it over", she "mouthes it over". Whatever you call it, isn't that incredible!?
Her handler (Emily) suffers from fainting spells and seizures. Not only can Daisy pick things up and bring them to Emily, but she can also get others' attention if Emily suffers from a fainting spell or a seizer.
Daisy is like a super hero to Emily. What a miracle!
Click the Button Below to Learn more about Dog Anthology and why "It's all about the Dogs!"
How a Dog can Change a Person's Life...
Chazzy was trained through Paws Giving Independence (PGI) and works at the Schramm Education Center in Pekin.
All of the students that attend Schramm Education Center have significant cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities. Many of the children love Chazzy and find comfort when Chazzy is present. But here is a story of one little 4 year old boy that has a special bond with Chazzy....
"This little boy was initially very hesitant to interact with Chazzy and a little scared of him. As Chazzy spent more time in the classroom, the teacher reported that the student has become more verbal, he will ask to play with Chazzy, throw the ball to him, lay down beside him, pet him and blow bubbles to Chazzy (Chazzy loves popping bubbles). This student's mom wrote a letter to the teacher telling her how her son used to be terrified of the next door neighbors dog; since Chazzy came into her son's life at school, he has been playing with the neighbor's dog and talking more when the dog is around.
I could not have asked for a better match for our school than Chazzy. He has such a calming demeanor, both students and staff have gained so much since he became part of our Schramm family. Plus I am lucky to be able to take him home every day and have him be part of my family."- Story told by Sue H. (Chazzy's handler)
Keep Scrolling to see more pictures of Chazzy and Sue.
The bond you share with your dog is important. Dog Anthology is dedicated to capturing the bond that we feel when we look at our dogs and to help people cherish the human animal bond that we are so lucky to experience. Because..... It's All About the Dogs.
Follow Dog Anthology on Social Media to see local shelter dogs that need to be adopted. "Share an Image, Save a Life."
On Dasher!
Dasher's entered the Paws Giving Independence program during Christmas time, which is how he got his name. And just like Santa's reindeer, Dasher is getting ready to help his people!
Dasher was rescued in Arkansas and brought to Illinois at 8 weeks of age. Now Dasher is 9 months old and he is hard at work learning how to help people.
Hannah (Dasher's trainer) is a college student at Illinois State University and the President of Indy-pendence Service Dogs, a student organization on campus. Hannah has to train Dasher all while going to college. She says, "There is so much more to it than, 'that's so cool you get to bring a dog to class with you!' It actually takes upwards of 20-30 minutes longer to walk to class, so we can focus on proper walking, ignoring distractions, looking at crosswalks, taking the stairs one step at a time (literally), and working the handicap and elevator buttons. It is a constant training environment. Some things you would never notice, like a rogue plastic bag, or a squirrel become a distraction to a service puppy in training." Although the work is hard and Hannah knows that she will one day have to give Dasher to someone in need of a service dog, she says it's worth it to have this unforgettable experience.
Dog Anthology strives to capture that bond that we feel when we look at our dogs and to help people cherish the human animal bond that we are so lucky to experience. To learn more about a photography session with Dog Anthology click on the button below.
Because..... It's All About the Dogs.
What does it take to train a service dog?...
Meet Jarvis, he has been in training through Paws Giving Independence since he was 7 months old. He is almost 2 years old now and has been training full time for over a year to become a service dog. So, are there any secrets to training a service dog? The secret is... time and hard work!
Jarvis and his handler, Laura, have been hard at work to make sure Jarvis is ready to help children with disabilities at Easterseals.
When I asked her what she likes best about training Jarvis she said, "I can't say enough good things about my time with him and I am looking forward to seeing his success long term. As much as I will miss him, seeing him go on to do something that is making someone else's life a little better is so much bigger than any sadness I have when saying goodbye."
Dog Anthology is dedicated to helping people enjoy their dogs and cherish the human animal bond that we are so lucky to experience. That is why I also train dogs. My wish is that everyone has a well trained dog that they can enjoy. Dog photography is also a great way to cherish that bond. Whether you are interested in a beautiful collection of dog photos to enjoy for years to come, or you are in search of a dog trainer to help you enjoy your best friend even more than you already do....You've come to the right place.
Because..... It's All About the Dogs.
How Dogs Help Us....
Meg works with kids who are separated from their families. Kids trust animals sometimes more than they trust people. Meg is very sensitive to kids emotions and can sense when they are sad and will comfort them at just the right moments. She has gone to court with kids who have anxiety and has also been there for comfort during times that a child has to hear devastating news. Meg's handler, Jessica, has witnessed the love that the children feel for Meg. She says, "It cannot be described in words how much of a blessing this dog is to those who need her love so badly."
Keep Scrolling to see more pictures of Meg and her handler, Jessica.
Dog Anthology is dedicated to helping organizations such as Paws Giving Independence that rescue dogs in the Peoria area. Please visit www.DogAnthology.com/help-shelter-dogs to learn more about how Dog Anthology helps shelter dogs in need.
Service Dogs are Amazing!
Sampson is a very special Golden Retriever that helps his handler (Joey) everyday. Joey is a non-traditional student in college studying Neuroscience and spends a great deal of time in a laboratory, where up until recently service dogs were denied entry. Sampson has been taught individualized skills, such as how to wear googles, and boots, and how to behave in a laboratory setting. Joey has been an advocate to change the departmental policy at the university. The university was denying access to all students with service dogs in many teaching laboratories. Ultimately, she and her first service dog were allowed in a Chemistry lab and a Biology lab in the university. She developed a national model for accommodating students with service dogs for other universities to follow. Sampson and Joey are now working with several influential departments to change a system-wide policy in all universities nation-wide.
"With Sampson's help I am independent, I can maneuver my environment and live a full and productive life. There is much work to be done, but because of all the committed volunteers at PGI, and Sampson being the incredible partner that he is, I can and will continue to move forward, go to school to complete my degree and hopefully change the landscape for other working service dog teams who follow in our footsteps."- Joey R.
Way to go Joey, Sampson and Paws Giving Independence!!!!!
-Ava Kamm (Dog Anthology)
Mary's Dog Photos...
Mary is a rescue who was found in an abandoned house with her sister Ruth and their mother, who had passed away. TRAIN rescue found them and fostered them back to health. Mary is now adopted. Thank you TRAIN for helping these puppies!
3 Dogs
Maddie, Lucy & Kinnick with their Parents (Shane & Anne)...
All three of these dogs have different personalities. I used different tricks for each one to try get their attention. Maddie loves treats, Lucy likes the squeaky toy and Kinnick only really liked to look at his parents or other dogs walking by. You may be wondering...How did I get them all to look at the same time? I kept making noises and dangling treats above my head until miraculously they all looked for a split second and drum roll please................. I got the shot!
Scroll down to see Maddie, Lucy and Kinnick's individual portraits.
-Ava Kamm (Dog Anthology)
Mavis, English Setter Mix, 3 yrs, "Mavis has had a rough life. Her previous owners left her tied up outside all day and she is severely malnourished and emaciated. Thanks to TRAIN, she is now being fostered and brought back to health." (Mavis will be adoptable from TRAIN after she is healthy. Email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information about Mavis)


text: Have you ever wished to have a personal fairy companion on your adventures (just like Link from Zelda)? Now you can have it on your phone or tablet with Navi live wallpaper!!Choose among different backgrounds, change Navi's color and speed, ambient light and tint, etc.Thank you for your purchase, please feel free to contact me if you have comments, issues, ideas, request, etc.


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Targeted K-3 Reading Intervention
Reading Instruction for "At-Risk," Special Needs,
and ESL Students - RTI Tiers II and III
Learn how to differentiate instruction to each student's needs:
Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers
Because the core of Reading Horizons framework only requires students to remember seven rules that can be applied to read the majority of the words in the English language, it is easy for students to remember. This, paired with the multi-sensory nature of the program, is the reason students with learning disabilities and special needs, as well as ESL students, can grasp the program more readily than alternative interventions. The number of decoding rules is significantly lower than even the closest competitive product - making it the most accessible to at-risk students.
By using the same methodology in intervention settings and mainstream classrooms, struggling students are not overwhelmed or confused by conflicting strategies. Using the same method also allows teachers to collaborate and to use intervention time to pre-teach material to struggling students so it is easier for them to stay on pace with the rest of the class during whole-group instruction.
Small-Group & One-On-One Reading Instruction
Software-based assessments allow teachers to see the specific skills students are struggling with so that they can effectively match small-group and one-on-one instruction to the needs of their special needs and ESL students.
Software and teacher-led instruction can easily be combined to provide struggling students with the pacing and reinforcement they need to gain effective reading skills. Teachers are either observing student performance during small-group or one-on-one instruction, or the software is notifying the teacher when a student is struggling with a specific skill or lesson. This immediate, corrective feedback prevents students from repeating mistakes and developing poor reading habits.
Upon completing Reading Horizons program, intervention students frequently return to their mainstream classrooms ahead of their peers in reading.


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Nevel Artisan Ales (NL)
Erve - Dryhopped saison with brettanomyces
Weder - Wild ale with gruit
Minne - Saison with fruit
Weide - Dryhopped Grisette
Aard - Wild ale with Kvass
Weelde - Coolshop saison with rye
't Hofbrouwerijke (BE)
BARFIGHT - Imperial Stout
HOFBLUES - Dry Clean Stout
ANARKRIEK - Porter matured on Schaarbeekse cherries
DUNGEON MASTER SERIES FRUIT - Blond Ale
DUNGEONMASTER SERIES - Blond Ae, matured on Laphroiagh barrels
Red Button Brewery (RU)
VADIQUE - Russian Imperial Stout with Sunflower Seeds
POIMA - Gose with liquoriceand nettle extract
SOLEDAD ) White IPA with lychees and Thai Blue Sea
MERCI - Gose with rye and red caviar
BETROIT - Barley wine with Halva
Birrificio Sorrento (IT)
ELEA - Our philosophy with IGA is to still create a beer in taste and flavour experience. So we only use beer yeast but we add unboiled wine must, because I like to preserve all the flavour and perfume of the grapes. In Elea we use Aglianico of Taurasi.
LIGIA- Italian Grape Ale - They are unique international italian style beers. The style has been officially recognized in 2015 by BJCP. The character is very close to the world of grapes as they can be made with wine barrels, grapes, wine yeast, must
SYRENTUM - Is one of our gold Beers, made with fresh lemon peel from Sorrento. We use fresh local lemon peel during the boiling process. It's a fresh summery beer with a great balance, charaterized by a fresh flavor with a subtle lemon finish.
MINERVA - Is our amber Beer with fresh orange peels from Sorrento. Malt barley dominates the scent whilst the orange peel adds a note of citrous with roast finish. Minerva is more complex than Syrentum and also resembles a nutty flavor. This beer has a creamy foam.


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TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau is back in court Tuesday to face federal charges for making false weight-loss claims.
Trudeau is accused of violating an FTC decree which banned him from misrepresenting the content of his hit book, "The Weight Loss Cure, They Don't Want You to Know About."
Regulators say he violated the order with infomercials claiming the book was filled with "easy" techniques when it actually called for prescription hormone injections, a month of colon hydrotherapy and a 500-calorie-per-day diet regimen.
If convicted he could be sentenced to several years in prison.
Trudeau still owes $37 million in fines for the original lawsuit but says he's too broke to pay the money.


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Disney/Pixar Cars style guide - Autumn 2013 younger
Autumn 2013 style guide for younger boys created for Disney / Pixar's Cars franchise. The theme was blueprints and diagrams, mechanical engineering. The guide had a small section for the spy theme for the same age group.
Autumn 2013 style guide with racing theme aimed at younger boys.
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Date(s) - 21/08/2018 - 20/09/2018
All Day
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is accepting applications to the Funke Ilumoka Bursary for 2018.
The $500 bursary has been created in memory of Funke Ilumoka a respected, long-term employee and Community Kitchen Coordinator in DIVERSEcity's Food Security Program. DIVERSEcity wishes to honour Funke's memory and acknowledge her commitment and contributions to the newcomers she guided in the program over the years.
DIVERSEcity's Funke Ilumoka Bursary will be awarded to an exceptional newcomer in British Columbia who has demonstrated that they have:
- Enhanced their work opportunities through the development of food related skills OR
- Enrolled in an educational program to pursue their food related career goal OR
- Been a champion of food security issues in the community.
The applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee made up of DIVERSEcity managers and representatives of other community service providers supporting food security in the community.
Important dates:
- Applications available Monday, July 9, 2018
- Applications accepted until Tuesday, August 21, 2018
- Selection Committee will meet the week of August 20, 2018 at DIVERSEcity Community Recourses Society Community Campus
- Announcement of Award recipient Tuesday, September 5, 2018
- Award presented Tuesday, September 20, 2018 at DIVERSEcity's Annual General Meeting
Additional information and an application form can be found on our website at www.dcrs.ca or by e-mail to: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Selecting your vehicle's make, model, and year allows us to display only parts and items specific to your car's model and year.
Part# CE13601
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OPGI Price: $116.99
Part Type: (RM) = Remanufactured from the original GM product
Years: 1967-1978
Sold As: EACH
2018 Eldorado Catalog Page: 132
This premium front drive axle assembly is identical to original equipment and are ready for hassle-free installation. Each professionally remanufactured axle includes new boots, cleaned and prepped threads as well as detailed instructions for installation. Sold per each; fits left and right hand side.


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The Lights Azalea Hybrids are currently in full bloom at Powell Gardens. The Lights azaleas were hybridized by the University of Minnesota and most involve Missouri's only native azalea the Roseshell Azalea (Rhododendron prinophyllum). Unfortunately our native azalea defies captivity, in other words, it won't grow away from where it is native no matter how hard we try to cultivate it! I am glad the wonderful fragrance of American native azaleas is still present in most of these hybrids so be sure and take time to smell them. Look for all our Lights Azaleas in the Rock & Waterfall Garden, most along the walk along the north side of the garden (that takes you to the trolley stop).
Candy Lights Azalea is one of the newest and best of the Lights Azalea hybrids with fragrant pink flowers, clean foliage and a compact form.
Rosy Lights Azalea may have the best fragrance of the group and looks most like our native azalea. The flowers are much more rosy pink than the shell pink of wild azaleas. This shrub blooms without any leaves so looks like a full pink bush right now.
Tri-Lights Azalea has white, pink and yellow flowers and is one of the newer hybrids. It is a great performer and can be seen in the core of the Rock and Waterfall Garden between the two bridges.
White Lights Azalea opens softest pink from pink buds and ages to pure white. It is intensely fragrant and perfect for an evening or white garden.
Northern Hi-Lights Azalea has creamy young flowers with an egg yolk blotch on the upper flare -- as the flowers age they are clearly white with a yellow hi-light. The flowers just opened in this picture so are still in the creamy stage. I also really like this plant for an evening or white garden. It is also wonderfully fragrant.
Lemon Lights Azalea is a rich lemony yellow and fragrant too.
Golden Lights Azalea will stop you in your tracks as you walk by: it will first capture your attention with its wonderful aroma and then with its large, golden-orange flowers.
Spicy Lights Azalea is more of a bronzy, pinkish-orange and the first of this hybrid group to bloom. I was happy to see it is still blooming (you can see a floret dropping at the bottom of the image).
Mandarin Lights Azalea is the most vivacious of the group in glowing bright orange. It is a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds and several of our large swallowtail butterflies. I actually expect the first Giant Swallowtails to emerge when this flower blooms and can count on seeing our largest butterfly nectaring on this shrub. This cultivar is not fragrant.
Two cultivars of Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) trees are in full bloom near the Rock & Waterfall Trolley Stop. Red Horsechestnut is a hybrid between Missouri's native Red Buckeye (A. pavia) and the European Horsechestnut (A. hippocastanum).


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A partial press release is included below the jump.
Hatch, Alexander Introduce Bill to Repeal Individual Mandate
WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), along with 20 other senators, introduced the American Liberty Restoration Act, S. 203, a bill that repeals Obamacare's individual insurance mandate.
"Forcing Americans to purchase insurance goes against our nation's history of individual liberty. This legislation strikes Obamacare's individual mandate and restores the freedoms outlined in the Constitution. Washington should continue to work towards finding a way to equip patients with the tools needed to obtain access to health insurance, but not in a way that attacks the spirit of the Constitution and our treasured history of limited government," said Hatch.
"How can we continue to enforce the individual mandate when the law doesn't clearly ensure that millions of Americans are allowed to receive subsidies to help cover the cost? How can we enforce it when Obamacare outlaws plans that fit family budgets? Millions more Americans are in for sticker shock when they see how much they owe the IRS in April because of Obamacare. We need to focus on making health care plans affordable to Americans," said Alexander.
The American Liberty Restoration Act would strike provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring individuals to purchase health insurance. The individual insurance mandate in PPACA went into effect in 2014. ...


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|Abba(Dad) and Ema(Mom)
Fatherhood is the highest calling of leadership. Good fathers are good leaders. How do I know? I am lucky and blessed to have someone like that in my life.
Abba as we call him, (Father in Hebrew) is an extraordinary person I look up to and have made a positive impact in my whole life.
Abba is one of the most important people in my life that I value and continue to thank God who blessed me with being his son.
Abba taught me several leadership lessons throughout out his life and continues to do so as a great father/leader to his family.
Here are some of the lessons I always reflect on his greatness and gifts:
Life and Family is about giving
Abba has taught me the most important quality of being a leader. A good father/leader has a servant heart that comes from serving people and help them succeed-wanting the best for others. Abba is a selfless leader that really would do whatever it takes to give all he has so that we would be the best we can be in life. He has an attitude that says: "How can I serve my family and my children in their best interests?"
Open Mind and Open Heart
Abba taught and continues to teach we need to stay open to possibilities and listen intently to what's in our heart. Where do we make a positive difference in the lives of other people besides ourselves? Do we take care of other people by staying open with their challenges and continue to give open-hearted support throughout challenging times.
Continue to seek feedback and learn from it
Abba has taught me another critical leadership lesson that we should never forget as we develop our potential-Being open to receiving feedback and learning from it makes you a better, stronger person in life. Abba taught me we can only improve if we take time to reflect as everything in our life is a teacher.
Everything we encounter is a moment of teaching to learn about who we are and what we can become. But if we dismiss people and their feedback, we are not learning. My life has changed because of the attitude Abba shared with me to take in reflection of the learning journey as we need to respect other people thoughts and feelings.
Never give up on anybody in your family
Abba gave me another great example on how to accept people in our family with unconditional love and kindness. This is a spiritual leadership quality that is Godsend.
all families face challenges and opportunities as no one gave us instructions on how to deal with. But God gave my parents the biggest unconditional loving heart that conquers all the difficulties and moments of learning in our family.
That's what leadership is about-love and caring unconditionally the people that mean the most in your life. The day you become a leader is the day you are willing to sacrifice your ego for someone's heart.
Thank you Abba for the lessons in life and hoping to learn more from you for more and more years to come. I love you always forever. God bless you.


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Choose a college major by consulting with an advisor and gathering information regarding potential majors. Talk to individuals who have enrolled in majors that interest you, and attend classes in each field.
- Talk with an advisor
Advisors are employed by academic institutions and have experience advising students on matters such as choosing a major. Advisors discuss areas of academic interests and recommend certain classes, which helps to simplify the decision-making process.
- Gather pertinent information
Research the average starting salary for a student with a degree in the majors that capture your interest, Check out their employment rate within six months of graduating.
- Talk with individuals
Getting information directly from the source is essential when making a decision on a college major. Ideally, find a student who is already enrolled in the program. Ask him to share information on exactly what lies ahead, as well as inside tips and advice you could not find elsewhere.
- Visit related classes
Use general education credits to get a feel for which major appeals to you the most. After discussing options with an advisor, choose specific classes with the potential to pique interest in a more specific academic area. As you take classes in each area, it should be easier to narrow choices and ultimately make an educated decision.


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The Crazy Chicken first saw the light of day 14 years ago, and has been on lots of adventures since then. Now it's back to face its biggest challenge yet: In Crazy Chicken: Tiger & Chicken, you play the hero in a fast-paced story filled with terrifying enemies and dramatic combat.
- Experience an Action RPG for the whole family: Even kids can get their friendly portion action out of Tiger & Chicken
- Fight with a variety of weapons and chose the ones you like best
- Use the sophisticated skill system to improve your chicken and become the strongest chicken ever
- Games for kids must not be ugly: Tiger & Chicken comes around with a state of the art tech and looks just beautiful
- Dislike Keybord and mouse controls? That's not a big deal, just use controllers to control your chicken
In Tiger & Chicken the player gets thrown into an fantastic medieval comic-asia. The focus in the game isn't on historical correctnes but on pure fun with the use of cliches from pictures and movies and comics to create a believeable world for everyone.
It is focused on the main hero, the infamous chicken. This time it travels through time to experience various thrilling adventures. As an example, the second chapter plays within a Shaolin temple which is high above the skies. From there the journey leads the player down into the magic forest where new adventures are waiting for him.
Tiger & Chicken is, compared to other games in the Moorhuhn series, way darker, way more detailed and has a lot more content than usual. The game makes use of our high end inhouse engine and comes along with dynamical lightning and a dynamic shadow system. It offers a complete wind simulation and destructable objects, normal maps and specular textures.
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The fact that you are reading this column means you already appreciate the importance we at AOPA place on communicating with you about general aviation. Indeed, sharing news and information about GA is something we've been doing here since the association's inception 72 years ago.
Although I was not around at the founding, I certainly do remember being mailed exclusive reports from John Baker about developments in Washington affecting general aviation. As the Internet became more widely utilized by all of us, I quickly navigated the AOPA website and was pleased with all the new developments Phil Boyer brought to us as members. Rarely did I depart without checking the AOPA site and getting weather, a flight plan, or just some good information about the airports I'd be visiting.
Today, we take our mission to communicate just as seriously as ever. And, now, we have many different offerings to reach our members with whatever medium you desire. We even have found ways to reach beyond our membership to share our enthusiasm about general aviation with people who are not yet members.
I'll share some of our communications tools below, but remember this: we want you to get as much information as we can offer and not any more than you desire. You can sign up for what you want and you can ask us to stop sending things if we are sending more than you need.
The magazines. We are fortunate to have the world's largest general aviation publication—that would be what you are reading now, AOPA Pilot. And, for many exploring the excitement of learning to fly or adding new ratings, we offer Flight Training, a publication we fully redesigned last year. Today, these publications are available in digital form and can be read on most popular devices. The digital editions allow you to click on links for more information on the AOPA site or from our advertisers. We are very excited about this new offering! For more information, see www.aopa.org/digitaleditions.
The electronic publications. Our fine writers are covering stories all month long, so if you want a weekly update on developments from our AOPA team, you will enjoy AOPA ePilot. It is distributed early every Friday morning. This publication contains many interesting items, as well as offers a gateway into other stories appearing at AOPA.org. Links often provide readers with the opportunity to read or see more about a story in AOPA Pilot. And we provide links to the more popular video segments that are available on demand. Nearly 300,000 individuals receive their own electronic copy of ePilot every week. We are creating special features on individual topics that some of our members want to follow more closely. For example, the topic of avgas is one such area we are covering with special editions of ePilot sent only to those who opt in. For more information, see www.aopa.org/ePilot.
Another valuable communications resource was launched in 2009. It's AOPA Aviation eBrief and it provides readers with short news summaries and links to stories that appear from multiple news organizations. Aviation eBrief is designed to keep readers up to speed on the most relevant news from the general aviation community. I am pleased to tell you that 200,000 unique readers receive eBrief every weekday. Both AOPA members and nonmembers tell us how much they enjoy it, and a new poll is one of the best-read items every week with several thousand people participating in the simple online survey. For more information and to subscribe if you are not now receiving eBrief, see www.aopa.org/eBrief.
Video. Launched at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Tampa, Florida, in 2009—thanks in large measure to a generous gift by an AOPA donor—AOPA Live has now seen aviation enthusiasts from around the world play our video segments more than 1 million times. AOPA Live produces video segments throughout the year and organizes them on our website for convenient viewing. We cover the leaders in aviation, air safety issues, new products, and what government officials are saying about the issues affecting GA. We try to open the window to some of the year's major aviation events so if you cannot get to these in person, you still have the flavor for what's going on in GA today. See the most recent videos at www.aopa.org/AOPALIVE.
And, all the others. In addition to all of these methods of communication, we share our thoughts in blogs, Twitter postings, Facebook, and, from time to time, you will find me posting in the AOPA Forum. All this to fulfill one of the missions our founders gave us—to educate and share our enthusiasm for the freedom to fly as broadly as possible.
A serious mission. We take our mission to communicate seriously and we know it is one of the reasons you join AOPA—because you tell us so. If we can do more (or less) just let us know. We want to be sure we are your trusted source of meaningful, relevant, and accurate information about our general aviation community and your association.
AOPA President Craig Fuller has been a member of the association since 1973. E-mail AOPA President Craig Fuller at [email protected].


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Average Triathlon Times
I am a 70 year old female. Need to find the times for swim, bike run for my age group.. if there is a group of women my age who do this fun stuff. I have done a triathlon before and am trying to get a friend to work out with me. Age does not matter. Just putting your toes up to the starting line is what counts. My daughter will join me for races. I do want to be as competive as possible. I would write an article about competing at my age, but I need to really get moving here. So… where do I get race times? It is just so much fun.
Raechel from Colorado
Hi Raechel
Thank you for contacting TriathaNewbie.com!
We're so happy that you are considering your first triathlon at 70 yrs old — that should be inspiration enough to all of our younger newbies to get up off of that couch and try a triathlon!
Regarding average triathlon times, this is a really tough question to answer.
First of all, times vary from age group to age group and within that, it varies on gender. From there, every single triathlon course is different. Very few mini-triathlons are exactly the same distance and the terrain differs vastly between races.
For example, ocean swims tend to be the longest due to currents and waves. Lake and pond swims have fewer obstacles and swim much more smoothly. The biking and running depends on whether the course has many hills, few hills, intense hills, rolling hills or no hills. It also depends on whether the race is on-road or off-road.
Another factor that can play a huge part in your finish-time is weather. You can actually participate in the same mini-triathlon several times, have different weather conditions and get very different times.
Our suggestion is that you research the the times from the race by going to race website and looking at the previous year's results. Find your gender and age group and get a range of times, but be kind to yourself and run your own race — don't compare. Triathlons are an individual sport and should be based on the individual. Remember, only one person comes in first, then there is the rest of us!
Please send over your thoughts after you've completed your race! We'd love to use them to inspire our readers!
Be well,
TriathaNewbie.com Staff
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"First Triathlon" Stories
Read stories written by people like YOU who talk about their first triathlon.
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Read interviews of people like YOU who give advice on training, balance and much more.
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Pennsylvania Triathlon – Connellsville Parks and Recreation Triathlon –-Great sprint triathlon for beginners!
New York Triathlon – Brooklyn Sports Club Mini Indoor Triathlon – This unique indoor event is perfect for first-timers
Is My Bike Ready for a Triathlon? …My concern is I will start ramping up my training and my bike won't last…
Buying a Triathlon Bike– Learn how to buy the right bike without breaking the bank from experts in the field
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New York Triathlon – Brooklyn Sports Club Mini Indoor Triathlon –This unique indoor event is perfect for first-timers
Georgia Triathlon – Tri for the Shelter Sprint Triathlon – USAT sanctioned, This triathlon takes place in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain Recreation..
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First Triathlon Story – Greg H. from Texas – just to raise your arms at the finish line and know that you accomplished a triathlon is such a great feeling.
Age Groups – Can you tell me why the age groups are 25 to 34 … while most races use 20 to 29, 30 to 39, and 40 to 49?
Triathlon ResourceWhat to Wear for a Triathlon – Is it insane to think I can bike/run in shorts and a sports bra that I swam in?


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Model YURA wearing a HYPERSONIC music club T-shirt, as part of a collaboration between artist Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi, jp fashion brand galaxxxy, and Crunchyroll Japan.
I took this picture at a product photo session at galaxxxy's HQ in Shibuya. This was in late October 2015...
YURA had modeled a lot of clothes for galaxxxy that day, although the HYPERSONIC shirts were set to come last.
She finished early – turns out she works fast – so we got a call to come over real quick if we wanted to be there when she wore our shirt. We ran over from an office nearby and arrived sweaty and gross just in time to see her pose and jam out all her pics for us in about 2 min. It felt kind of rushed, but the final pictures came out great.
YURA was then managed by ASOBISYSTEM and she had an adorable ikeman male assistant / manager with her that everyone fell in love with (including the guys). She's since left the fold, but is still a regular model in magazines like KERA and at fashion events. I don't even know to describe her look: wide-eyed, vaguely spooky and haunted.
I saw YURA a few weeks later walking down Center-gai (AKA "Basketball Street", as I insist on calling it) hiding her secret identity behind a cold mask. Part of me wanted to jump out and say, "Hey, remember me? It's the weird foreigner from that photo shoot a few weeks back!" but thought better of it at the last second.
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A financial consultant, back in Washington years after the suicide of her congressman husband, battles a hydra-headed extragovernmental agency whose existence she's only dimly aware of.
Molly Malone thought she was returning to D.C. to work for commercial developer Jeff Parker. When that job falls through, her niece Karen Grayson, turning on a dime, finds her a position in the office of Sen. John Russell, the Colorado Independent. No sooner has Molly begun to settle into the great Georgetown flat her new boss, Chief of Staff Peter Brewster, has arranged for her than Karen is killed, apparently by an unusually brutal mugger, but really, we know from hugger-mugger asides, by the minions of the Epsilon Group, a think tank for international finance whose self-appointed responsibilities go way beyond issuing white papers. Surrounded by scorched-earth zealots on both sides of the aisle and creepy staffers like Karen's old boss Jed Molinoff, whose wife and children didn't keep him from sleeping with Karen, Molly wonders whom she can trust—especially once her old school friend Danny DiMateo offers protection and romance and Karen's friend and colleague Celeste Allard agrees to spy on Jed. The climactic revelations fall so far short of the thickly menacing atmosphere that plenty of clouds remain at the fade-out, presumably as material for a sequel or a whole series.
Quite a change of pace for Sefton, last seen arranging wool for the sleuthing knitters of Fort Connor (Cast On, Kill Off, 2012, etc.). If this departure doesn't exactly reveal a new master of Beltway intrigue, its more jaundiced worldview seems to fit both the author and her heroine significantly better.


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It's Friday again and it's wine o'clock! Cheers!
Have a great weekend everyone...
All deliciously mid century modern! Yumm!
The second picture is a friend of mines house. It's such a beautiful place.
Yes, these images are definitely a feast. They're fantastic. xx
I would like to own most of these pieces
These look great like the second one and I like the interesting hanging light fixture too. Also like the fan chairs!
Another great set of rooms. Bravo!
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Good morning! How many of you do Project Life (PL)? I love to use the cards on a traditional scrapbook layout but I have yet to try actual pocket scrapbooking. Today Sketches in Thyme Project Style Life has a fun new sketch to share with you to create your very own PL card. Here is my take the sketch.
I rounded the corners on 3x4 card. I added some silver glitter washi tape along the top. Also using the same glitter tape to cover a chipboard heart. I popped the heart up with some pop-up glue dots.
This sweet little girl loved those dress up shoes. Even though she couldn't walk she had to have them on her feet. Here's a close up of some of the details.
Make sure to stop by Sketches in Thyme Project Life Style to see the sketch and play along with us! We would love to see your take on it!
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I'm interested to hearing from you – what hurts after a particularly demanding training session? I'm not talking about an actual injury…those things happen and we deal with it. And I'm not talking about getting caught in an armbar that has your elbow tender for a few days.
I'm talking about recurring aches and pains that you deal with on a regular basis.
For example: on mornings after BJJ training, my lower back is ALWAYS sore and tight. This tells me that my core is puny and pathetic, and I need to strengthen those muscles big time. Likewise, after a long Krav Maga session (which I haven't experienced in a while), especially when working a carry position to deliver knees, my hip flexors were sore for a few days – guaranteed. Again, it's a muscle endurance thing. My hip flexors were just not strong enough to handle the demands of repeatedly delivering the 'Muay Thai Special'.
What has you reaching for Aleve (or Sam Adams) after training?
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"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where
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Shadow's Claim is the first book in the "Immortals After Dark" spin-off, "The Dacians." It is due to be released November 27th, 2012.
Trehan Daciano, known as the Prince of Shadows, has spent his life serving his people—striking in the night, quietly executing any threat to their realm. The coldly disciplined swordsman has never desired anything for himself—until he beholds Bettina, the sheltered ward of two of the Lore's most fearsome villains.
Desperate to earn her guardians' approval after a life-shattering mistake, young Bettina has no choice but to marry whichever suitor prevails—even though she's lost her heart to another. Yet one lethal competitor, a mysterious cloaked swordsman, invades her dreams, tempting her with forbidden pleasure.
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With the ongoing speculation in the property market, coupled with the liquidity squeeze which gripped the local banking sector, the Dubai property sector has come to a halt, and fewer people are seen investing on new properties.
A "dramatic slowdown" is likely in the short-term, as property developers such as Nakheel and Emaar will find it difficult in securing new financing, reports the Gulf News.
However, the projects that have already commenced and have already made commitments with financial institutions will continue, despite the financial turmoil, as the local banking system in the UAE has already been injected with liquidity.
According to industry sources, the current drop in real estate does not seem long-lasting. Although at present the property prices have eased a bit, the forthcoming slowdown in construction will reduce supply, which in turn, would drive up the prices again.
The Chief Executive of Rasmala Investments, a networking event with Dubai Property Sector, Ali Al Shihabi, agrees that there is little demand for real estate at present, as the investors are cautious and are awaiting prices to drop further. The Banks also do not have much capital to finance the development of new properties.
However, for an investor, this would be the best time to buy. Existing projects would continue. Major developers would continue their work, although at a reduced level. Dubai already has solid work for the next three years, and the current slowdown in supply would once again generate demand and increase in prices, during the next few years, Al Shihabi said.
The Resident Partner of Property Consultancy firm Cluttons, Ronald Hinchey, said that the slump in real estate activity may be due to the lack of liquidity in Banks and the reduction in loan-to-value ratios.
People are finding it difficult to borrow money for property as the mortgage providers have lowered their loan-to-value ratios to 50 to 70 percent from the earlier 80 to 90 percent. The lending institutions too have committed funds on properties that are under construction.
Al Shihabi pointed out that Dubai has been hit by its own financial turmoil this year, due to the downfall of major financial institutions such as the Lehman Brothers in the US. During the first six months of the year, an influx of several billion dollars from global financial institutions has been common.


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Hornby Singers
Following a break in August the singing group will recommence on Tuesday the 5th September at 7.00 pm in Hornby Village Institute. Please note that the timings for our meetings during September are altered due to rehearsing for the Three Choir Concert. We are delighted (and a bit scared) to be one of the groups taking part in this Concert to raise money for Hornby Swimming Pool. In September we will meet at Hornby Institute on Tuesday the 5th, 12, 19th of September at 7.00pm in the evening and on the 26th at 1.30pm in the afternoon. New members are always welcome. For more information call Pat on 015242 21449


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Foles gets start but Vick active
Nick Foles is starting at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Michael Vick is in uniform and active.
Vick sustained a hamstring injury last week against the New York Giants and was listed as questionable on the team's injury report during the week. He was initially expected to miss the game but practiced fully on Friday.
Foles rallied the Eagles to a victory over the Giants after replacing Vick.
Third-string quarterback Matt Barkley is also active.
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So it's been a while. Lets start this back up again with a Fragrance preference.
At the moment, I have a favorite scent. I am so in love with it, I am actually sad to see Winter leave because it is a tad too dark for the Spring and Summer months.
But guys... This perfume though.
When I say I'm sad to see it set aside, I truly mean I might cry.
Elizabeth and James (a Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson brand) Nirvana Black. The Sephora site describes it as "an addictive blend of alluring violet, sensual sandalwood, and rich vanilla that strike the perfect balance between masculine and feminine",
That is the most perfect description of this scent. It is beautifully musky and dark yet completely feminine and wearable. I have taken to wearing is every day and adopted it as my new signature scent. It retails for $26, $66, or $90 a bottle on the Sephora site (depending on size) which can seem a little pricy, but is actually on par with most perfumes and is definitely worth it to smell like a mysterious and strong goddess for a day. Yes, this perfume actually evokes particular feelings of strength and confidence for me.
A dab on each wrist and behind the ears and this scent actually lasts all day long (no re-applying after work before going out!). It also does not seem to change its structure, as some fragrances do throughout the day when hit with lotions, hand washing, and sweat.
Currently I have the rollerball and will be re-purchasing that size and a larger size very soon - I like to have both for home and travel :)
Highly Recommend!


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Heather decided she would like to share with you a bit of spring!! Yes it is still snowing and freezing cold in Michigan, and Heather is already eager for spring!! So if you live in her neck of the woods or are lucky enough to live somewhere that you don't know the meaning of "snirt" (the yucky mix of slushy snow and dirt), hopefully you will enjoy this easy to make darling little posey, that you can add to your cards, fridge or jars to give them a little sparkle.
You will need the following:
- some scrap corrugated cardboard
- pencil
- scissors
- Art Glitter Designer dries clear Glue & Ultra fine Metal Tip
- Art Glitters: #109 Cavalado, #174 Pink Cadillac, #162 Just Peachy and #94 Key Lime
- Acrylic paints: Pink, light green and yellow
- old paint brushes
- 24 gauge beading wire
- ribbon, magnet etc
Here is a look at the supplies!
Here is Heather's step by step tutorial so you can create some Posies of your own. Feel free to choose your own colors! These are great, because no matter what you favorite colors are...you can use them!!
Step 1
If you are not much into drawing, you can trace a circle on the cardboard, then slightly offset it to create the simple three petals. You could even just trace a smaller circle for the center, that would work too!! Think of the leaves as drawing a fat letter "V" or "U." Have two that slightly overlap.
Heather used scrap pieces of corrugated cardboard from some left over Christmas delivery boxes.
Step 2
Super easy Posy!
Super easy Posy!
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Step 6
Steps 7 & 8
Steps 9 & 10
Step 11
The great thing about corrugated cardboard is the layers, and you can just slide your hanger into one of the grooves!
Step 12
Heather loves the artsy look of the edges, since they are are corrugated and not solid!
Step 13
Here is a close up of one, so you can see how it looks on the sides.
Here is a picture of all three.
If you are wondering what Heather did to the backs? She just painted them, and left them as is. If you were going to hang it where you would see the back, then she recommends glittering the back as well.
Heather hopes you enjoyed her tutorial, and hopes it adds a little Sparkle to your day!
Here is a special
New Year Tussie Mussie
and Platinum Art glitter
Heather outlined the edges of her tussie mussie, focal and rose petals with Designer dries clear glue. She then applied the Platinum Glitter. It really makes the the tussie mussie feel
New Year's Eve Sparkly!
Here are a few close ups
Another view
If you would like, you can see more photos and Heather's Tutorial on her blog post here.
How about a Pink Heart Shaped Cone /Tussie mussie for Valentine's Day??
Heather used the Art Glitter Designer dries clear Glue & Ultra fine Metal Tip to apply dots of glue around the focal edge and then added #287 Arbor Glitter.
Heather also added the #287 Arbor Glitter to her text boxes below. She used the glue to add dots to her raised heart and applied #267 Cheeky Pink Art Glitter. She outline the heart shaped cone base with glue and used #160 Rose Gold.
These glitters give her heart cone a soft vintage romantic feel!
One last extra project that Heather would like to share.
Vintage Christmas Tag.
Isn't it Sparkly!!
Here is a close up of the poinsettia.
Heather used #162 Just Peachy, and #142 Coral Reef on the poinsettia petals. #295 Ensalada was used on the leaves!
Here is a look of the back of the tag.
You can see the rest of the details on Heather's Blog Post here.
Heather hopes that you have a Sparkly New Year!!
Feel free to stop by and see Heather's other projects and Tutorials using Art Glitter on her blog.
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By RICHARD F. BELISLE
Staff Writer
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - An attorney representing a convicted armed robber during his sentencing in Franklin County Court Wednesday was punched in the face by his client, who became upset after learning he was going to prison for 10 years, court officials said.
Todd A. Dorsett, appointed to defend Gregory Ward, 26, of Chambersburg, was checked by a physician Wednesday afternoon. Dorsett said he sustained a possible mild concussion and would need X-rays to determine whether his jaw was broken. Dorsett, who wears braces on his teeth, was bleeding from his mouth after the attack.
Ward was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the courtroom incident, authorities said.
Dorsett and Ward were standing before Franklin County Judge Douglas Herman during a morning sentencing hearing. Ward was wearing an orange prison uniform and was not handcuffed.


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India is definitely happening and there are a lot of opportunities in different fields. If you are thinking of starting up, this is the best time. But don't take a home loan,that actually kills entrepreneurship. You can never get out of it. – Binny Bansal , co-founder flipkart.com (via)
I am an entrepreneur & meet many people who at times are potential employees for my start-up venture. Now, most of these house-owners even if they are "excited & thrilled", don't join a start-up which would offer them great earning potential in the future because of the uncertainties that a start-up job brings to their income. Simply because they have a huge liability!If one factors the cost of "forgoing" the pursuit dreams, I guess there can't be a bigger liability than owning a house on loan. I have seen people getting stuck in wrong jobs where they sacrifice their long-term future by satisfying the urge of saving the rent. And yes, you don't decide to pursue a dream of start-up or a job-switch by thinking extremely hard on it. It just happens that you are not able to take the job anymore. The last thing one wants then is fear of home-loan coming in way.
When I was 25, working as a software engineer at Hexaware Mumbai in 2002, earning Rs. 25,000 per month, I quit my job and went to Goa, following my dream and started a completely new career stream at an income of Rs 4,000 p.m. At that time, I was single, did not have any home loan or other commitments and that certainly helped otherwise I may not have been able to take that jump.Interestingly, when I met a few ex-colleagues from software industry recently, to my surprise, I figured that not only I earn more or equal to them, but am also much happier because I am enjoying what I'm doing. They confessed to not enjoying their jobs and feel that as software professionals working late nights to meet client calls in US, long daily commute to office etc. they felt as though 10 years of their personal life was "sucked" by their jobs.


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As one of the most popular spring bulbs, the sight of the bright blousy petals across any garden, is a sure sign that the winter months are finally over.
For the last three years, we have introduced more varieties of tulips across the gardens as part of a mini Tulip Festival which has become increasingly popular with our visitors.
There are 15 different divisions of Tulips, which are defined by their flower characteristics such as: single or double flowers, fringed, parrot or lily-flowered. Our gardening team have been busy planting a over 2000 tulip bulbs of the different divisions and flowering times to give the best display possible.
Here is a complete list of the 2018 tulips you will find around the gardens from mid April through to mid May.
How many will you find when you visit?
Tulip flaming spring green (white infused red and green)
Tulip red spring green (rose/green)
Tulip esperanto (rose, green variegated leaf)
Tulip dolls minuet (red, purple with variegated green, white leaf)
Front of house
Tulip havran (dark purple) april-may
Tulip slawa(orange purple coral) april-may
Tulip prinses Irene (orange/pink) april-may
The Yard
Tulip la belle Epoque (coffee mousse flushed with deep pink)
Tulip maureen double (white/green)
The Walled Garden
Flowerbed 1
Tulip evergreen (green)
Tulip Jimmy (orange/terracotta)
Tulip Ronaldo (black)
Flowerbed 2
Tulip viridiflora mixed
Flowerbed 3
Perennial Tulips
Tubs in the Walled Garden
Tulip Shirley (white/purple)
Tulip Negrita (purple)
Tulip Ballerina (orange)
Tubs by Patio
Tulip Angelique (pale pink)
Tulip ice wonder (white)
Tulip may wonder (rose pink)
Tulip purissima (perennial tulip) (white emperor)
30 tulip daydream (perennial tulip) (orange, yellow)
Peacock Garden
Tulip turkestanica
Tulip candy club (multi flowered white with narrow purple edge)
Wedding Border
Tulip spring green (white/green)


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Looking for the best flushing toilet and a water saver as well?
The Toto Eco UltraMax Toilet Review is worth reading. This toilet features the most powerful E-max flushing system that completely removes huge amount of waste that never requires a second flush.
The Toto Eco UltraMax Toilet helps you save on your monthly water bills as it uses less water in every flush. Considering its powerful flushing system it never sacrifices its performance using small amount of water. This is the reason why it is consider as High Efficient Toilet and a WaterSense compliance that helps our environment.
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How it works?
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Larger Trapway
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Healthy Family
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Stays Clean
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SoftClose Seat Included
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Comfortable Design
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The Toto Eco UltraMax Toilet delivers an outstanding performance as it is proven by customers who already using it. It packs with so many features that make your life comfortable and worry free. Its powerful E-Max flushing system secures a total clog free toilet.
It uses small amount of water to cut your monthly water bill without sacrificing its flushing performance. If you want a peaceful sleeping at night, it comes quiet flushing and valve filling.
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They said she was a murderer.
They said she killed her sister.
But they lied.
As a teenager, Toni Murphy had a life full of typical adolescent complications: a boyfriend she adored, a younger sister she couldn't relate to, a strained relationship with her parents, and classmates who seemed hell-bent on making her life miserable. Things weren't easy, but Toni could never have predicted how horrific they would become until her younger sister was brutally murdered one summer night.
Toni and her boyfriend, Ryan, were convicted of the murder and sent to prison.
Now thirty-four, Toni is out on parole and back in her hometown, struggling to adjust to a new life on the outside. Prison changed her, hardened her, and she's doing everything in her power to avoid violating her parole and going back. This means having absolutely no contact with Ryan, avoiding fellow parolees looking to pick fights, and steering clear of trouble in all its forms. But nothing is making that easy—not Ryan, who is convinced he can figure out the truth; not her mother, who doubts Toni's innocence; and certainly not the group of women who made Toni's life hell in high school and may have darker secrets than anyone realizes. No matter how hard she tries, ignoring her old life to start a new one is impossible. Before Toni can truly move on, she must risk everything to find out what really happened that night.
But the truth might be the most terrifying thing of all.
My Review:
The story begins with Toni being released from prison but the book moves back and forth from her present situation, trying to get her life back and find out what really happened, to the events that fated night that led to her prison sentence.
As I read the book, my heart went out to Toni over and over again. One, she beat to her own drum and was seen as rebellious, so she was considered a troublemaker. Her mother clearly saw her as a bad seed and often laid the blame on her without evidence. I really disliked Toni's mother in the story. I felt she clearly favored Nicole, the younger sister, without realizing or caring about the hurt she was causing Toni. I was hoping for a resolution between the two of them but my negative feelings for the mother only intensified as I continued reading. My feelings for her bordered on hatred at the end. Toni's father never really gave up on Toni but I also thought he could have done more for her. He protected her mother because of her fragility and Toni was left behind. Toni was also bullied to the point of violence and basically lived her young life in fear of Shauna and her friends. No one should have to put up with this kind of treatment but unfortunately, their are children in our society who have to deal with this every day of their lives. I felt ripped apart as Toni suffered over and over from the actions of these horrible girls. Finally, the ultimate blow was having to serve years in prison, finally getting out only to realize that she still couldn't really get free from her past unless she uncovered the truth, which could get her sent right back to prison.
When I finally reached the end, I was satisfied but I didn't want the story to end where it did. What Chevy Stevens does is she leaves you with hope. In some ways, it was the perfect ending but I was so invested in Toni's life and she was so real to me that I wanted to know more. I wanted to know if she was able to move on, to finally get her life back and be able to put the past behind her. I wanted to see her five years later and how she was getting along. I guess I will just have to imagine it the way I want it to be.
We all know, although this was an intense example, that there are plenty of people who go to jail who could possibly be innocent. People who have to spend years in prison and then desperately try to get their lives back after their names have been dragged through the dirt. We know there are also horrible people in the world who will destroy someone's life just because they can. This story shows us the life of a girl who was a true victim in every sense of the word, who was able to hold on when most would give up, who was able to stay strong and withstand overwhelming obstacles in the hope that someday, she would be finally be free. The book was intense, it will push and pull on your emotions, and you will not be able to put it down until the gripping conclusion. This one gets five stars for me and I will not be forgetting the character of Toni any time soon.
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Rolle Signed?
They are reporting that we have agreed to terms with Samari Rolle. So it looks like after 1.5 days of FA, our goal of just re-signing Pierce and Smoot is out the window.
The only good news is, we have a bit more money than we would have had re-signing them both. What does anyone think about the Rolle signing (if it is completed) and what should we do with any more money we have?
I am thinking a solid run at Marcus Pollard might be in the cards. He is a perfect fit for the Redskins offense. He could play the next two years, then Royal could step in full-time and we would be set at TE for years. Also, I wouldn't mind it one bit if we went after Chike Okeafor. He would upgrade that 4 man rush in a hurry.
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If the Rolle deal is true, I'd like to know the terms of the deal
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I think this is a disasterous day...
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Okeafor? No. Pollard? Maybe. I'm anxious to know the terms of the Rolle deal. Hopefully, is isn't what was initially 'rumored'. And Smoot is still available? Hmmm. It seems other teams are balking at the coveted $15 million dollar (bonus) signing price too. :oink:
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Yeah I definitely would as well. Apparently they haven't been disclosed the details yet. This is the only source I have heard confirming the signing yet, and so I don't know if I would accept it as gospel.
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[QUOTE=celts32]I think this is a disasterous day...[/QUOTE]
Why? As long as the money is right, it's ok. :oink:
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I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?
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If this is true, and the deal goes through:
1. Draft Williamson in the 1st round
2. Sign Marcus Pollard
3. Draft another Guard/Center in the 3rd round, which would solidify the left side of the line.
We're set on offense.
On defense:
1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike
2. Still need a replacement for Pierce - We probably don't have the cap room to sign Ed Hartwell
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I don't believe this....at least until it is confirmed by another source.....especially with Smoot still out there...
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seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world
and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins?
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[QUOTE=BDBohnzie]seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world
and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins?[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=BDBohnzie]seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN[/QUOTE]
I've thought this too, but ESPN is virtually last in actually posting signings. I think this is because they are held to higher standards than places such as profootballcentral, and they can't afford to post incorrect material, so they wait until everything is official and signed. Their rumor central does list the Skins as big players for Rolle, though. That said, I won't consider it a done deal until someone else confirms.
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[QUOTE=e16bball]I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?[/QUOTE]
I really don't know much about him. But I believe that what we were able to accomplish as a defense last year works. If Okeafor is a pass rushing DE who plays the run equally well as long as the money is right, sign him. I'm sold on drafting a WR and a DE in the upcoming draft. On my wishlist is DT Shaun Cody USC and WR Troy Williamson SC. :oink:
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[QUOTE=hurrykaine]...1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike...[/QUOTE]
Now, I liked Hayward until he signed with JAX. Okeafor hasn't been plagued with injuries has he? If not, give him a go. :oink:
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Okeafor is definitely a little weak against the run, but he has 8 and 8.5 sacks in his last two years with Seattle. I was only thinking him because Reggie Hayward has signed with the Jags and the Skins need an edge rusher. Cody is good, but he would be unable to pressure off the edge. Now someone like Shawne Merriman? He would be awesome pressuring the QB. If Williams isn't there at 9, I think we should think long and hard about drafting Merriman, if he's even there.
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