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On 2015-01-09 20:29, Upavas wrote:
^ It's a bit of a paradox, Mike:
- psytrance needs to become commercially viable in order to escape boring repetition,
- yet commercial success is one of the vehicles of standardization, stereotyping, lock-in etc.
I think the simplest way to solve this is to acknowledge that your thesis is just wrong
Regardless, if you want commercial success - go for it. Nothing wrong with that New Year wish either.
^ like I said, Mike's thesis if flawed at best, if not plain wrong. Commercial success brings conformity, not variety. Witness a decade of music by Nirvana and Pearl Jam clones, named - very ironically - "alternative rock". How is it alternative if half of the radiostations in the city play it around the clock?..
This scene chooses to continually mark itself as a global hippy movement, an alternative life choice, and much of the music is sold independently even of Beatport.

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Local Buttons have evolved a collection of professional accessories and garments ethically in Haiti to help the local community. The design team launched three years ago with the aim of mainstreaming sustainable fashion to demonstrate it can be stylish, engaging and exciting. "We are putting a face on fashion," say the duo behind the project Consuelo McAlister and Anne Pringle. Their lifestyle and community brand create a direct link between the consumer and the producer, presenting the full story about where an item is made to encourage consumers to think carefully about their choices and not invest in the world of unethical and unsustainable fashion.
While hosting a sustainable fashion show in Toronto, 2010, the designers raised awareness about the organization Brandaid. The Canadian initiative help Haitian artisans find a place for their goods in the global marketplace. With University Majors in International Development the team explored the region themselves and realized there was a gap for sustainable and stylish professional wear. They began working with INDEPCO to produced their first up cycled vests and decided to follow the clothing to see the entire process. They met the artisans and were really impressed with the craftsmanship, and began the process of expanding the concept.
After three years working in the industry, and a lot of research, Local Buttons employ 8 full time tailors on a contract basis who produce all the jewellery and accessories in the Local Buttons' studio space. They pay twice the minimum wage and advocate fair trade, as well as providing a whole host of benefits to help the tailors. "The garment industry in Haiti is being revitalized and we want to be there from the beginning to show that the sector can change to incorporate sustainable and ethical standards," says Anne.
Anne says the reaction to Local Buttons has been really positive. "The story is very engaging, and we have found that fashion provides a great avenue to speak to people about issues surrounding sustainability and human rights." So far they have found that customers really appreciate the idea of a transparent supply chain, especially one that produces high quality, unique items. In North America they have been fortunate to pair up with MaRS, Ryerson, Cornell University, Fashion Takes Action and SheEO.
As for the future, the team say that they want to see Local Buttons become a highly successful model in Haiti before expanding to other locations. "It has been our goal to manufacture with local communities around the world. We want to showcase that clothing manufacturing can be done ethically and sustainability," Anne says. "Haiti has an incredible history and we are honored to work with the skilled artisans and tailors at our 'Design Lab' in Port-au-Prince," she adds.


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This weekend we had visitors from Michigan. They left behind a few bags filled with vitamins, aspirin, tylenol, peanut butter, nutella,and so on. We gave the majority of it away to others at church and a bag went to the men at Freedom House.
But this one treat stayed at our home...and I'm so grateful. A container this size would cost close to $50USD. A luxury item that I've looked at but never purchased.
To celebrate I made up two batches of pancake batter, regular for Tom, and gluten-free for me. Thanks Tim and Mike for this yummy blessing!


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This is the victim impact letter I am sending to the Parole Board in Syracuse. I thought I would share with you that results of lots of thinking and finally sat down last night to write it.
Dear Parole Board,
I am writing this letter as a victim impact statement to be considered at the upcoming parole hearing of Jamie Morton, Inmate number 88C0405. On August 31, 1987 Mr. Morton stole the future I was building with my fiancé, Linda Akers, when he chose to murder her in a senseless and brutal act.
Mr. Morton violently beat and stabbed Linda for no reason except to vent his anger at a world he felt was unfair. But more then stealing Linda and my future, he took a light out of the world. Linda's work with young children, especially during her time at the Bishop Foery Foundation, was focused on reaching vulnerable and at-risk children. She wanted to make a difference in the world, especially those who were often unseen or ignored by society as a whole. She never got the chance to make her mark. I never saw Mr. Morton show remorse for his crime, in fact at times I felt he was proud of it.
My first reaction is that Mr. Morton should never leave prison; his crime is not one that should allow him to ever enjoy the pleasures of the world that he has made darker by his actions. But I am torn with what to write. I believe in justice over vengeance; I believe in rehabilitation over the idea of locking people away forever, even for murder. If Mr. Morton has served his time honorably and without incidents of violence or dangerous behavior, and if he will add to the world's good as opposed to evil, should he not be released? But how can we know how he will react if released?
Because of Mr. Morton's crime, I would not consider him eligible for parole unless there is substantial evidence that he has indeed changed for the better while incarcerated. I believe the burden of proof rests on him, and that burden is significant.
When weighing your decision, I hope you see that Mr. Morton took the life of a woman who was dedicating her life to young children in the hope of making the world a better place. I also hope that you honor the values of the legal system that seeks to not simply be a punishment, but also seeks rehabilitation and reform. I have moved from Syracuse, I have built my life and while I still have a big hole created in the past, I think I have found peace in the last 2 decades. But I am haunted by the idea that another person will be put through the same pain I have been through because of Mr. Morton's actions. So I hope when you decide on Mr. Morton's future you do so with Linda's life lost in mind and the chance that others might be at risk. I do not envy your position in making this difficult decision.
Thank you for taking my words into consideration while you deliberate.
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Ho, ho, ho! Santa's aboard this classic steam train for a holiday ride to remember!
A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That's right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a gift from Santa and his helper during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.
And don't miss Mrs. Claus who will be available at the Station from 12-4 PM to help children finalize their letters to Santa! Bring a self-addressed, stamped, unsealed envelope and we'll make sure Santa mails a personal reply to each boy and girl on his list.
Additionally, visitors of all ages will be charmed as they enjoy a ride aboard the Tinsel Trolley (a self-propelled motor car) and enjoy storybook readings of holiday classics at the North Pole alcove adjacent to the Railroad Store. Weather-permitting, rides aboard our Pint-sized Pufferbelly and the Cranky Cars will be available too. All this is included with your Santa's Paradise Express ticket!


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Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI Match 2015 Live Score Prediction Result & Playing XI's Winner :- The time has arrived as the 3rd and final ODI between Zimbabwe vs Ireland has just begun. It is the last match of three game One Day International series of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe 2015. Hosts have already won the series 2-0 and now they will look forward to whitewash the Irish visitors.
The third ODI between Zimbabwe vs Ireland is happening at Harare Sports Club, Harare on 13 October 2015 and it has started from 13:00 PM Indian Local Time.
ZIM vs IRE 2015 3rd ODI Match Result Prediction
Zimbabwe – 70%
Ireland – 30%
Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI Match 2015 Toss Result & Teams
Ireland have won the toss and their captain William Poterfield has elected to field first
Ireland (Playing XI): William Porterfield(c), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Andrew Balbirnie, Niall O'Brien(w), Gary Wilson, Kevin O'Brien, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Tim Murtagh, Craig Young
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Chamu Chibhabha, Richmond Mutumbami(w), Brian Chari, Sean Williams, Elton Chigumbura(c), Sikandar Raza, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Taurai Muzarabani, John Nyumbu
Zimbabwe 187 All Out (49.2 Overs)
Ireland 189/8 (46.5 Overs)
Ireland won the match by 2 wickets
Man of the match is Tim Murtagh
Match Information
Match: Zim vs IRE, 3rd ODI, Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2015
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Time: 07:30 AM GMT
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
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Review of Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon
As they get to know each other better, Dante can't seem to control his attraction either, and their desires gradually deepen into a complex and dangerous romance. Dangerous because Dante is hiding a frightening secret. A secret so terrible, it has him fearing for Renee's life.
Dante's not the only one with secrets, though. Turns out Gottfried Academy has a few of its own... Like, how come students keep disappearing? Why are the prefect-like Monitors creeping around campus during the night? And what exactly are the Headmistress and Professors really up to? Renee is determined to find out why.
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The cover of this is beautiful. I love how gothic it looks with the moths flying around and the woods behind the model, who looks like a younger Karen Gillian. The moths are also flying around the chapter headers too, which I think looks really pretty.
Dead Beautiful would be the book you'd end up with if you got Twilight, Fallen and Harry Potter, threw them into a pot and gave it a really good mix. The storyline isn't the best, although I enjoyed the mystery through it and the setting I found the ending disappointing - it felt quite rushed and I was rather confused.
As for Dante, I didn't like him, there was too many moments where he acted like Edward Cullen. I prefer a love interest that's actually realistic. There's a few moments in this where he saves her even though he's nowhere near her and this is never explained - I think the Author just wanted to copy parts of Twilight. Renee's character is better but quite annoying at times, she's a strong character but when it comes to Dante she just acts like all the other pathetic YA girls. After snubbing Dante for a week or two she has the nerve to complain when he snubs her back! Her character was steadily less likeable throughout the book, at the end I couldn't actually give a damn whether she died or not.
The ending. I honestly have no idea what happened. After writing 470 pages of the book, the ending was rushed and the last two chapters weren't really explained. After reading that amount of rubbish I was hoping for some reward, an ending I could actually remember instead of sitting around and thinking, 'Wait... what just happened?'


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I have learned in life to take things a little slower, to be patient, a great listener, and to enjoy the moment. All this rushing around can make my head spin, increase my stress levels, and I miss way too much of what is important in life. I implement this philosophy in my workouts, food intake, work and play, in the bedroom, and I know I am missing some other categories, but I will share those as I am inspired.
I like to share that "nothing good happens fast" with my clients if they try to rush a move and I usually get a chuckle, as the mind can go thinking about other things, but I always pull everyone back to the exercise, of course enjoying the humor right along with them in that brief instant…it is all about life and having fun with fitness. Now, think about an exercise and what the body needs and how benefited the muscles are by focused, slow, well executed contractions. Before I lift a weight, I create a two part motion to the exercise by putting my mind on that muscle, slightly contracting that muscle, then executing the contraction of the muscle with the lift.
This creates the best environment for muscle growth and reduces the chance of injury as I am not just throwing weights around without purpose. It truly is about going about exercise with purpose and knowing that muscle growth is a slow process. Remember…nothing good happens fast, so in this want for lean muscle on the body, patience is very important and "GOOD things come to those who wait".
Moving on to my food intake and eating slowly. If I have worked my butt off preparing a fabulous healthy meal, I am going to take my sweet time eating and savoring every bite of that work. I will not be one of those gulping my food down remaining hungry because I did not allow my brain to register with my stomach that I am full. This is an area where many do not realize that it takes at least 20 minutes for the brain to communicate satiety to the stomach, and sadly too large of portions are consumed because of eating too quickly. This type of continued eating pattern is one of the many causes of obesity, in addition to the unhealthy processed products that are consumed as well. Nothing good happens fast in the eating department, and in fact, the slower the better and for at least 20 minutes. This gives me time to enjoy my food, have lengthy and meaningful conversation, and relax during my meal.
I also take things slower to reduce stress in my life. I used to be a "yes" girl
as I have shared in the past plus having an A1 personality type. I would busy myself so much, always say "yes" to everyone, and overload my calendar to the point where I had to be fast just to keep up with all of my commitments. Let's just say I needed a big crash in my life to bring that to a screeching halt. I look back at all that and can say in a big way…nothing good happens fast, and all that madness can cause YUCK chemical release in the body to produce stress and anxiety, which of course can lead to illness, burn out, depression, and that whole "life feels bigger than me" overwhelm. Fast forward to the new Darla taking life slow, breathing, calendaring according to what works for me, and living a healthy "balanced" life. When life feels too fast, what is the point of that and I truly do not want to miss out on what life is gifting me.
I am going to the bedroom because it is a part of life, health and fitness. Now, when I talk about intimacy and sex, please realize that I am referencing within the bonds of marriage, but do not think I am sitting here judging people as that is not for me to do. Now, the point I am trying to make with sex is again "nothing good happens fast." I am a woman of almost 50 and I am sure that my fellow gal readers out there will agree, that our bodies go through changes that can leave us feeling frustrated, and not understanding what the heck is going on. This goes for men as well, and I am talking physically and emotionally. The key to a happy healthy sex life is to take things slow, be patient, embrace the changes that are occurring and do the best with what we have. Sometimes that means being very creative and how can that be a bad thing…right? Instead of frustration and thinking things should happen fast, toss that thinking out the window and accept the new body that responds to slow, and know that the mind and body work together to produce fabulous results
The wonderful thing about "Nothing Good Happens Fast" is that it can be applied to so many things in life as I shared above, and so much more. I am a planner and a processor of thoughts, feelings, and life decisions. The "nothing good happens fast" philosophy works well for me here as it slows me down to think before I jump, make a pro-con list if needed, hear feedback from my hubby, family or friends, and helps me to make decisions without fear. If things are taken slowly, I feel better and more confident about the choices that I make. The important thing is taking care of ME through a healthy mind and body process that works for me, and taking things slower just works.


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"The more pain I train myself to stand, the more I learn.
You are afraid of the pain now, Unk, but you won't learn anything if you don't invite the pain. And the more you learn, the gladder you will be to stand the pain"
This is a quote from Kurt Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan. I was reading it this past week while relaxing on a beach in Mexico, pretty much as far as humanly possible from any sort of pain or displeasure. It made me reflect on why we, as athletes or regular exercisers, routinely subject ourselves to activities that open the door to pain and discomfort. Why am I motivated to do something that will hurt and leave me in a crumpled, sweaty mess on a gym floor, when the option is there instead to recline on a beach lounger with a cool drink in hand (or at the very least, when not on vacation, on the couch with a cup of tea)? Why is it that, despite being a nice break in the middle of winter, sitting around all comfortable on a beach gets reeeeaaalllly fucking boring! Quickly.
The fact is that most of us, in the middle-class 'developed' world lead lives that are, for the most part, fairly free from pain. Despite the constant bitching about how busy or stressful our jobs or lives are, a thorough self-examination surely leads to the conclusion that compared to the vast swath of human history, we have it pretty sweet. I'm not denying that bad things happen, often to good people, but in the broad context we've crafted a society that by and large allows a good deal of comfort and freedom from genuine misery.
Many of us work jobs that have become fairly second-nature and are not overly demanding, certainly from a physical perspective at least. We don't have to hunt, gather and toil for our food. Entertainment is plentiful – we're awash is the proverbial 'bread and circuses.' Creature comforts are everywhere. You deserve that Starbucks latte, you really do. Put your feet up on that new Ottoman, you've had a long day....
Intense physical exertion, the kind that temporarily makes a person wish that they had never been born, seems to be an antidote to the kind of ennui that accompanies such a well-fed and well-cared for state of being. The fact is that running a 6 minute mile, hurts. Loading up a barbell, laying it across your shoulders and squatting down ass-to-grass, hurts. Flipping a tractor tire in the snow, sucking cold air into your lungs, hurts. I know, however, that by subjecting myself to that pain, hopefully I'll learn something about myself that I didn't know before. I'll know a little bit more what I'm capable of enduring. Few things in life give you that. And it's a gift.
It's a gift that's available to all. But herein lies the trouble in convincing non-exercisers to 'get off the couch', so to speak. From the perspective of someone on that side of the fence, who's never come through and seen the benefits, exercise (at least the strenuous kind that actually pays dividends) just looks like a lot of pain. They don't see yet that, when that temporary pain has passed (as it always does), one emerges on the other side with a completely transformed sense of self. It's not invincibility or arrogance or complete fearlessness. But perhaps it's a little bit of fearlessness. It's the sense that someday, something will certainly take me down and beat me. But it won't be that thing. It won't be that weight I just lifted. It won't be that time I just beat. It won't be that pain that I just endured.
What's great too about that Vonnegut quote is that it comes from a letter that the character, Unk, has written to himself. He's had his memories erased several times and is writing the message to his future self as a means of instruction and encouragement. When the character first reads those lines he weeps because he thinks that the letter has been written by someone else who clearly has a greater pain tolerance. He imagines someone heroic and fearless, far more so than himself. It's not until later that he realizes that he himself is the author, and the one that has already been capable of enduring such intense pain in the quest for truth and knowledge...a realization that makes him "courageous, watchful, and secretly free." I think that that's a telling metaphor, in the sense that most people are capable of far more than they give themselves credit for. The gym is a great place to discover that.
For the science-y among you, there's even some data to suggest that regular exercisers show greater levels of pain tolerance than other people, even without recent exercise: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1295850/?page=5
That's significant in my mind, because it implies that once you've been baptized in the fire, it's a permanent adaptation... Something you've earned that can't be taken away from you.
And speaking of Stoicism, old Marcus Aurelius has some advice in this regard:
Be like the promontory against which waves break. Am I unhappy because this happened - not a bit, rather happy am I though this has happened because I continue free from pain, neither crushed in the present nor fearing the future. Such a thing could have happened to any man, but not every man could have continued free. There is no misfortune, only the course of nature and our adaptation. What event can prevent you from being just, magnanimous, temperate, prudent, secure against opinions and falsehood? Remember when vexed that to bear misfortune nobly is good fortune.
That is, we might to not be able to control the things that happen to us, which are just part of nature. What we do have the power to control however is our reaction to those events, how we respond, and our resiliency toward them. Furthermore, Cicero writes, "For what shame, what degradation will a man not submit to in order to avoid pain, if he has once decided it to be the highest evil?"
Decided – that's the key word. Pain is just pain. It's neutral. We choose to place either a positive or negative value on it through our interpretation. Is this an invitation toward unbridled masochism? I don't think so. But it might be a hint that pain has more to teach us about ourselves than does the siren song of perpetual comfort.


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The Hoosiers led by as many as 18 points in the first half and survived a furious Gophers rally to remain tied atop the Big Ten standings. Indiana, which outscored Minnesota 11-6 in overtime, had lost five straight at Williams Arena dating back to 1996.


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Sorry I haven't blogged for a while. I had to stop watching the news. Every time I turned it on I felt more and more despair and had a hard time seeing from all the blood that was spurting out of my eyes.
So I put my head down at work and started to focus on saving my business, earning "Screw You, Obama" money and making sure I would last through this crisis. By doing so, I actually became apathetic. I couldn't change the fact that political novice Obama and Queen Pelosi were setting a foundation that we will never recover from, so I changed my business and got my own house in order (gardens, food storage, guns and ammo, etc.( no I am not kidding)). I didn't have time to worry about what I cannot change until the next election.
What I found was bliss. My garden is producing food on an almost daily basis now. I am comfortable knowing that if all hell breaks loose I have enough to at least survive. Watching food grow is incredibly hypnotic and calming. Planting something and seeing it break through the dirt and become greed, or flower, or turn into something you can eat is amazingly blissful. It is quite reminder that God is in control and we only need to align ourselves with his will.
Which brings me to my next phase of warning.
I only write this blog for myself and usually the only ones who ever read where my friends and family. So this is for them as well as anyone who reads. . .
1. This is not a normal recession. Do not believe anyone who tells you that this will be over soon and we will get back to normal. There is no normal. There are new factors involved now that have never been involved before. There will be a new economy, one we have never seen before, and it will not be kind to us as it stabilizes.
a. Banks are still not lending to businesses at the level that is necessary to function. Many, many small businesses are at the brink of failure. Small businesses employ 40-50% of the U.S. population. IF they fail, larger and larger businesses will fail too.
b. Commercial real estate is beginning to falter and foreclose just as the housing did a yar ago. The same signs are there and it will have the same if not a larger effect then what has happened so far.
c. We do not produce much anymore. Almost 63% of our GDP is based on the "exchange" of products and services not in production. This means that it is like dominos. One business fails and that will affect ten others that will affect ten others. Look at people you know, think about what they do for a living. Do they make something or do they service, exchange, or support those who do? All those jobs are in jeopardy.
2. Your government is not your government. They no longer represent you.
a. Whether you like Obama or not, one thing is very clear. He has no intention of keeping any of his promises. Line for line, all the promises he made in speeches and on the campaign, have fallen away. He has kept none of them. Since taking office he has paid back every favor, every donor, and every special interest group that put him in office, at incredible disregard to you, its citizens and the country in whole. He had plenty of opportunity to do what he promised, but never did.
b. The Congress and the Senate are no longer listening to their constituents. They do not care. There has never been a time where so many people are out do what is best for them, not the country. It is appalling to see our system abused in this way.
c. You can't do anything right now. Until there is an election all you can do is wait. Our only hope is that enough people in the middle will see that they need to oust congress and senate to get new people with more level heads into the mix. Our only hope is to replace as many people as we can with new ones.
3. Debt is crippling the country.
a. In less than 12 months we have pledge to spend 4.6 years of tax revenue (when the economy is good). This is like saying that you make $100k and you have $100k in debt, so to solve the problem you take on $460k in new debt to solve the old debt. But here is the kicker, in a recession your salary is going to be cut 40%. How are you going to repay the new debt with less when you couldn't repay the old one?
b. Your government wants you to think that they are the only ones who can save you. They will promise everything and produce nothing but make new promises to cover that up. How do they do it? By putting you in debt. You pay taxed now, not because the government uses the money to make your life better, but to finance promises that can never be kept, and new promises to hide that fact. Once it begins it will never end. Governments are like freight trains; once they get rolling nothing short of derailment will stop it.
c. Your children will have less opportunity, not more. All you need to do is look to the past and you will see that all empires die and new ones will begin. China will be the next super power. They are the only ones that are funding our debt, and your children will pay for it deeply. The U.S. will shrink back into socialistic oblivion and will feed off the scraps from China just as Europe did from us the last 100 years. Look to China for opportunities, maybe have your children learn Chinese.
4. It will be a tough transition.
a. The dollar is exactly like the stock of a company. It is the stock of the U.S. Right now it is being held up in the exact same way that Enron held up their stock. The government has four sets of books, barrowing huge amounts of money from outside and from each of the books. It will fail, just like Enron.
b. Think it can't happen? Why? DO you think the U.S is so important that the rest of the world will not let it fail? That is like saying that other companies will support Enron so it won't fail. Watch closely to what is happening with Russia and China, they are pushing for things that erode the U.S's economy and guess who is slapping them on the back and agreeing to it. Your president.
c. Hillary Clinton has already used land rights to secure loans from China. What does that mean? It means when we can't pay, they get land in the U.S. What land? Well, that is the question isn't it? China may just want the northern half Alaska. And believe me, they won't have a problem sucking ALL the oil out of the ground. All you green idiots will be shot on sight when you try to protest it.
d. The Dollar will fail. There will be a time when nothing is available because of hyper inflation. People don't want to sell a load of potatoes for $500 when that $500 might be only worth $50 the very next day. You will need your own storage, and your own bartering chips to survive the 3-6 months until it is stabilized. Gee, three to six months, where have I heard this before?
e. When we come out, we will not know what to do, and most people will have to restructure their lives to survive. We will all have to get back to basics. You will not be making $100K a year selling anything.
Could I be wrong. I pray I am. I am not taking any chances though. I would rather be prepared for it and have it not happen then be right and not be prepared.
For those who have ears let them hear.
I will use this blog to do three things. One, provide a voice of opposition to the liberal controlled government. Two, to track their progress on promises they made to get elected (to see if they ever deliver.) Three, to vent, educate, and to work through my own frustration. Please read the ground rules if you wish to respond to this blog.
Friday, April 3, 2009
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Now that is a comeback! Rescued your blog from oblivion!
We started our garden last year, and have done some of the other preparations you mention. Chaos may come, all we can do is try to be as prepared as possible, and stick it out.
- April 3, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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For creative individuals who hope to profit from their ideas, invention is only a small part of the story. Consumers buy products (material realities), not inventions (ideas). John Ritchison (intellectual property attorney from Anderson, IN) offered us advice on how to best market our products: be patient, stay focused, and don't get frustrated. Bottom line—be bold. Go big or go home.
An inventor typically has 3 marketing options: make and sell a product or method, sell the invention to others who will use it to make and sell a product or method, or license (rent) the invention to others who will use it to make and sell a product or method. For all 3 options, learn all you can about your product's market, study your business opportunities, and draft a basic business plan that can take you from point A to point B.
Here are some useful steps for learning how to take your product to market.
Find out how others have marketed a product similar to yours. For example:
Identify companies that can market your product.
Look in stores and online for products similar to yours. Look at the packaging to see who the manufacturers and distributors are. Then go to the library and use SIC (standard industrial classification), NAICS (North American industrial classification system), or ICC (International Code Council) classification numbers to find similar manufacturers and distributors. These companies can either buy or license your invention or help you take your product to market.
Learn whether it would be profitable to market your product.
Find out how much it would cost to mass-produce your product, then look in stores and online to find the prices of products similar to yours. Form a few focus groups of 2-3 people who would use your product and get their detailed opinions of your product and its cost. Join online marketing forums (eg, The Marketing Forum USA) to learn what other people think about your product.
Join groups online or in-person (like the Indiana Inventors Association) and ask people to share their experiences, information, and resources with you. University-related engineering blogs often offer the opportunity to ask technical questions.
Learn about the tools that can help you market your product.
Price ladders, costs of intellectual property, size and nature of your product's market. If you plan to protect your invention with intellectual property (patent, trademark, or copyright), consider doing so early in the marketing process so that you get the full benefit of protection. Find out what, if any, government regulations your product must satisfy. Forming an LLC company to hold your intellectual property can be helpful.
Develop the best prototype of your product that you can afford.
Depending on your product, the prototype can range from a drawing to a professionally made product. Send a well-crafted outreach letter (requesting a reply) to companies to arrange meetings in which you can pitch your product.
Remember—you are the best person to market your product.
Be highly skeptical of anyone who claims to have unique access and ability to successfully market your product. A few companies, Edison Nation or Invention City for example, might be helpful.
If you want to avoid the high costs (and high profits) of marketing your product, consider selling or licensing your invention.
Approach companies that:
Own less than 15% of your product's market;
Don't have a strong in-house product development program;
Have previously bought or licensed inventions;
Have internally influential marketing and sales departments. Don't try to persuade a company's product and development department (ie, your competitor) to invest in your invention; and
Have the money to introduce your product into the market.
You need help from 2 kinds of people.
External Advocates
End users of your product, important retailers, and decision-makers in product distribution provide evidence to companies that buying or licensing your invention will be profitable.
Internal Advocates
A company's executives, sales managers (regional or national), or marketer can help persuade the company's decision makers to buy or license your invention.
Prepare a 10-15 minute show-and-tell presentation to sell your invention to a company. Provide evidence that your invention will be successful and that it aligns with the company's present goals and strategies.
Ask one of your internal advocates to say why s/he likes your invention.
Demonstrate your invention. Maybe side-by-side with competing products. Show a chart listing competing products, their prices, and their strong and weak points.
Describe your experience with making or marketing your product.
Give a short history of your idea: how you got it; why you designed a product as you did; why you think your product will sell well; a categorized list of people who like your product.
Summarize results of any previous attempts to sell your product.
Explain why you chose this company for your invention—how your product will increase sales of existing company products; how the company can afford to promote sales of your product.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us, Mr. Ritchison!


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Do you know!!! Even "USED GREEN TEA bags" can render a natural glow to your skin.
1. Cut and scoop out the contents of used green tea bag.
2. Add 1 tablespoon honey and make a paste.
3. Apply the concoction on your face.
4. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse it off to enjoy fresh, radiant and beautiful skin.
Used Green tea bags + Honey = Glowing skin


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This little miss had her first recital with Lori Day, her dance teacher, this past May. Kennedy was doing ballet for a while and wanted a change so she started taking dance from Lori and loved it. Lori is so sweet and grandmotherly. Kennedy loved her instantly.
The recital was very entertaining and a lot of fun to watch.
Kennedy did such a great job and even remembered to smile during her performance.
Now that dance is over for the summer Kennedy wants to try something new....gymnastics.
I guess it is all about what she wants and not what I want.


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Have you ever head of obstructive sleep apnea before? Just in case you haven't here is a quick explanation. This is when not enough airflow comes in via your air way. Usually from something like your tongue being in your way. This causes you to intermittently stop breathing. There are many obstructive sleep apnea treatments out there. Here we will only name a few to show you what is possible. Its still highly advisable that you both speak with a doctor if you have this problem and do your own research. Snoring chin straps are very popular. This is where a chin strap is used to make sure your throat remains open while you sleep. This one is mainly for people who sleep with their mouth open. While their mouth is open it places that muscles in your throat in a position so where air is not able to get it. Another great solution for this is mouthpieces. This is where you place a device in your mouth much like a boxer uses. A boxer uses it to protect his teeth. A snoring mouthpiece is used to keep your mouth closed correctly. If one part of your mouth is higher than the other it will not be aligned and your throat will be blocked off. These are not always the most comfortable but they are pretty effective. The most complicated of all of the solutions is using a cpap machine. This machine creates air flow while you sleep. This is also the most expensive but can be very effective.
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We can all learn a bit from different cultures. The word agrandar means to make things bigger in another language. We want to keep growing our knowledge every year and every day more and more. You are in for a very special treat. We have been working a lot lately on this website. We have lots of things lined up ready to make thinks a great as they can be. All of our readers have been super happy with with everything that we have shared so far on social media. For this reason we kindly ask you to please check back every day. There will always be something new here for you when it comes to health and other great things.


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Yu-Gi-Oh! is a show about a boy named Yugi Moto and his alter-ego who lives in his pendant known as the Millennium Puzzle, Yami Yugi, who plays a card game known as Duel Monsters. However, everything is not so simple. The game of Duel Monsters originates in ancient Egypt, and the monsters in the cards are based off of real monsters. Also, the Millennium Puzzle holds several powerful secrets that several people want to get their hands on.
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A trio of curious lion cubs photographed in the Okavango Delta, Botswana by photographic safari guide & host Grant Atkinson Keep up with him by liking his page & check out his website for prints & photosafari enquiries. Atkinson Photography and Safaris http://grantatkinson.com
A young cub snuggling up with his mother at Machaba Camp, Khwai, Botswana by Brendon Cremer Photography For photographic safari enquiries & to purchase prints, check out his website http://www.brendoncremer.com Facebook Page Google+ Twitter 500px
A charming image of an adult female cheetah with her offspring in the Masai Mara, Kenya by Andy & Sarah Skinner. The husband and wife team have spent the past 10 years travelling the world together to remote locations as they photograph wild animals in their most intimate moments. They are hosting another tour to Kenya in Feb 2015 with Jackson Looseyia, one of Africa's finest field guides and former presenter of BBC's Big Cat Live. The are a couple of spots left, so if you are interested, do contact their Facebook page or http://www.wildlifetrails.co.uk
African wild dog in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa by Margaruitte Heller
A male lion swimming across a river in Duba Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana by Alex Kirichko Photography Website
A leopard chillaxing up a tree by Tristan Dicks /Nyamazane Photography Website
Grounded Lilac Breasted Roller by Caroline Schiess of Wild Photographix Website
Cute Baby Elephant in Etosha National park, Namibia by Felix Reinders Photography Website
All children can be a bit of a handful at times and these young cheetahs are no different as their boisterous antics left mum ducking for cover. Captured leap frogging high into the air, the surprised mother cheetah was forced to move out of the way after the pairs play fight became a little too rough. After watching her offspring from a distance, the mother-of-two decided to approach the pair to put and end to their rough and tumble. But instead of calming them down, the cheetah ended up strolling into the middle of the mischief, forcing her to leap out of the way. Picture: Andrew Schoeman/Caters Facebok Page Website Google+ 500px
Spartacus a dominant male lion watching over his territory in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda Kidepo is the remotest wildlife reserve located in the northern part of the country and it has the most diverse landscape and wildlife. by Burrard Lucas Photography Website Twitter
Kingfisher in flight in the Okavango Delta, Botswana by Mark Needham Photography Website 500px Twitter
A lioness protectively leads six little cubs across the Sand River, South Africa by Marlon du Toit Photography Website Instagram Twitter
A pride of lions at a waterhole in Tswalu in the Kalahari by Michael Poliza Website Google+
A stunning shot of a bald eagle swooping for fish in Canada by Michael Poliza Check out his website for upcoming photographic tours Website Flickr Google+
A beautiful leopard quencing its thirst in Sabi Sands, South Africa by OnePhotography by John de Jager For Exclusive Photographic Safaris: Website Twitter Instagram
Tiger Family Portrait at Bandhavgarh National Park, India by Butch Lama Photography For Photographic Expeditions: Website
A Diederik Cuckoo displays its emerald-coloured plumage. by Grayson Dicks/ Nyamazane Photography Website
A young male lion in the Sabi Sands, South Africa by wildlife photographic host and guide, Andrew Schoeman. If fancy joining on forthcoming trips, check out his sites. by Andrew Schoeman Photography Website Twitter Google+
Elephants at Sunrise, Eastern Cape, South Africaby Alex Laurs
A leopard relaxing up a tree in the Serengeti, Tanzaniaby Hailes Kombe/ Lucky Tours SafarisWebsiteTwitter
Proud cheetah supermon with her four cubs in the Masai Mara, Kenyaby Andy Howe PhotographyWebsiteTwitter
Zebra silhouetted in sunset, Masai Mara, Kenyaby Paul Goldstein/ Exodus TravelsWebsite
Beautiful lion cub with mom in the Masai Mara, Kenyaby Margot Raggett Wildlife PhotographyWebsiteTwitterInstagram
Baby Mountain Gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda by Sam Clark.She is currently taking bookings for her upcoming Ugandan photographic tour in July 2015. Join her and experience some of the 'magic' for yourself.For a full itinerary, email her at;email@example.com Clark PhotographyWebsite
Southern Carmine Bee-Eater take-off at Kalizo Lodge – Zambezi River, Namibia by Christa Goosen during a Pangolin Photo Safaris trip.
A beautiful leopard at Memphis Zooby Don Johnson (Sunspotimages)
Fish Seeking Missile!A kingfisher makes the most of the chance to catch fish before winter closes in. Diving into the river at speeds of up to 70-miles-per-hour the fish this magnificent native-British bird feeds on do not stand a chance. Local postie and amateur wildlife photographer Rob Cross from Bideford in North Devon has spent hundreds of hours observing this much-loved bird from the banks of the River Torridge.Picture: Media Drum/Rob CrossWebsite500px
Leopard at dusk Moremi, Botswanaby Charles Glatzer/ ShootTheLightsWebsiteFacebook Page
Meals on wheels for a lion in Makololo, Hwange National Park, Zimbabweby Paula French
Endangered Black Rhino drinking at a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibiaby Paul Brehem
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We brought the same brick over from my clients kitchen backsplash to their breakfast nook wall to tie the spaces together! (Scroll down to previous post to see their kitchen) Also added a built in bench & pillows which provide extra seating!
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Brick wall breakfast nook
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Teams WANT John Grabow?!
Bruce Levine brings this dandy to our attention:
It appears the Yankees may have some interest in Cubs left-handed reliever John Grabow...What?! John Grabow?! THE John Grabow? In his time with the Cubs, he has put up ERAs of 3.24 (2009, half season), 7.36 (2010), and 5.11 (2011).
I have long maintained that John Grabow would make a decent LOOGY (a lefties-only one out guy), but have watched in frustration as Mike Quade has marched him out to face what seemed like increasingly large numbers of righties.
Well, in that regard, I was wrong:
Still, Grabow has always performed better against lefties (3.47 FIP) than righties (4.85 FIP). I imagine if the Yankees (who are a smart, progressive organization) acquired the Grabow, they would use him in 50% LOOGY role (as in: facing only half righties).
Moreover, this year he sports an ultra-high BABIP and super small LOB%, so he's been unlucky. Still, of all the Cubs pitchers to be interested in: John Grabow?!
Friend of the site Manu Mishra had an excellent piece on Steve Rosenbloom and his hack job on Carlos Zambrano. Head to the Obstructed View Blog and read it. Immediately.


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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
A 6-week Interactive Course
Acharya Lobel leads participants on a journey of contemplative inquiry focused on the timeless question, "Who am I?" Course participants will learn:
- Buddhist teachings on how our sense of self arises moment by moment to provide a reference point.
- Meditation practice is used as a way to contact and express the mind of basic goodness.
- Join a virtual community for discussion, contemplation and dialogue exercises.
This course is open to all. No previous experience with meditation is required.
About the Teacher
Kalapa Acharya Adam Lobel was drawn to the path of meditation when he was 16 years old, in response to the social and ecological injustices he saw. He soon encountered the writings and vision of Tibetan meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Inspired by the path of warriorship and the vision of enlightened society, he pursued meditation retreats and training in the Shambhala Buddhist path. Adam connected with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, head of the Shambhala lineage, while on retreat in Parphing, Nepal in 1997. He was co-editor of the Sakyong's book Turning the Mind into an Ally. Adam was named an Acharya in 2004 and completed a Masters of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. In 2008, the Sakyong named Acharya Lobel the Kalapa Acharya. The Kalapa Acharya presides over the Pillar of Practice and Education within Shambhala. Acharya Lobel is particularly responsible for curriculum and path development as well as training Shambhala teachers. Adam is involved with various social and ecological transformation initiatives both within and beyond Shambhala. Adam is a doctoral candidate at Harvard University and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife and two sons.
About Our Courses
The Way of Shambhala courses are designed for those who don't live near a Shambhala Center, or who need a particular course in order to continue on the path. Each course in the series features a senior Shambhala teacher, an online community of participants, and facilitation by an experienced course leader. Over 6 to 8 weeks, course participants view recorded teachings, then gather in the online learning environment to discuss, contemplate and engage in exercises aimed at deepening their understanding.
When Does the Class Meet?
The course is asynchronous. You may view the recorded talks at your convenience. The recommended schedule is to view one talk each week and complete the associated readings and exercises in the module. There are 6 talks; the course is open for 8 weeks.
Please note that an important aspect of the course involves meeting with another course participant for dialogue. You can arrange live meetings via telephone, an online meeting forum such as Skype, or in person.
How Much Time Does it Take?
Most participants spend 1 to 2 hours per week on the course. The talks average 45 minutes in length. Allow yourself time to do the readings, meditation practices and other assignments. It's a good idea to schedule the time on your calendar as you would for a face-to-face class.
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Feminized Seeds
Case in point: Painkiller XL . This new strain combines two well-received parents, Juanita la Lagrimosa (Spanish for "Juanita the Tearful") and Royal Highness, which are themselves genetic hybrids of other precursor strains: Juanita the Tearful from Queen Mother and a Mexican-Afghan blend; Royal Highness from Dance Hall and Respect 13. On and on the strains date back in agricultural time, each new variety with its own unique smell, taste, color, high and medical benefit. However, in the past decade, a goal of all this tinkering has been what some producers are starting to call "Royal Respect" with the soul of marijuana's benefits going toward both body and mind.
Painkiller XL is notable for its near-equal representation of 9 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and 9 percent cannabidiol (CBD), achieved by a seed that's 75 percent sativa and 25 percent indica. While the sativa variety of cannabis is widely known for producing more of a mental, cerebral high, and indica has a reputation for contributing more toward its physical high, other factors are more important to consider: THC is the compound given most of the credit for that head high, with CBD takes the credit for marijuana's many proven medicinal benefits, which range vastly from relieving pain, anxiety, migraines, fibromyalgia and even mad cow disease to easing many of the most deleterious symptoms of AIDS, diabetes, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. These are just a handful of the dozens of ailments marijuana is being prescribed to combat by doctors across the globe and in more than a dozen U.S. states. Cooperatives at medical marijuana dispensaries have been at the forefront of providing CBD-rich cannabis buds and oils for their patients, who undoubtedly appreciate being able to purchase the strain best-suited to ease their particular ailments.
This new strain joins others rich in both CBD and THC like Euphoria, Royal Medic, Medical Mass and Danceworld that seek to actually not necessarily downplay cannabis' psychoactive effects in favor of optimizing its healing role, but instead equalize the two. According to the California-based Steep Hill Cannabis Analysis Laboratory, this equalization brings to the cannabis user not just the physically healing aspects, but also the spiritually and psychologically healing benefits as well. There are other strains with very little THC and more CBD than Painkiller XL , but rare are such splendid balances. Producers of this strain say it produces a considerable amount of pain relief, with a mild, relieving mental euphoria.
With a flowering time of eight weeks, the Painkiller XL seed can produce 500 to 550 grams per plant indoors. Inside, the dried yield is 500 to 550 grams per plant. Inside, the plants average in height at about 31.5 inche (80 cm); outside, the average height is about 53 inches (135 cm), with harvest time at the end of September.
Royal Queen Seeds
Respect 13 x Juanita la Lagrimosa
Mostly Sativa
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|THC Content
Low (5-10%)
|CBD Content
High (5-10%)
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Greenhouse, Grows Indoors, Grows Outside
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8 weeks
|Harvest Month
Late September
- pain killer xl Review by jacob
Quality High Rarity Value
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When we first announced the Haiti Tech Summit- we were overwhelmed with the support of 423,000 people from all over the world! Then, the questions started to flow in. Below is a list of typical questions that arise regarding the summit.
In the end, you want to be here. Don't miss out on this historic event and have bragging rights that will last a lifetime!
- Why Haiti? Hosting the event in Haiti not only aims to revitalize economic activity in the country but to also provide a new narrative for Haiti and emerging markets. "Haiti has a profound history of empowerment, leadership, and innovation. As one of the most populous countries in the region, it has huge potential to catalyze entrepreneurship in a unique way " says Christine Souffrant Ntim, the founding organizer of the event.
- What if it's my first time in Haiti? All ticket packages above the standard are inclusive of hotel, food and airport pickup. Our team ensures that once you arrive in Port au Prince, that you will be taken care of. All you need is to fly into Port Au Prince, Haiti. We take care of everything else.
- Do I need a Visa to enter? Haiti does not require any Visa's to enter. There is a $10-$20 entrance fee into the country that can be paid once you land.
- How do I book a hotel? All ticket packages above standard includes hotel accommodation.
- What is the official language of the event? The official language of communication is English. We will have on-site translators in Creole and French at certain parts of the event.
- When should I arrive? The event is on June 6-7, 2017. We suggest that speakers and attendees fly in on June 5th and fly out on June 8th to get the full program experience. Please note that all hotel packages include 3-night stay for the night of June 5, 6, and 7.
- Can I volunteer at the event? Volunteer positions will be posted 3 weeks prior to the event and will mostly be open to locals.
- How can I partner, speak or help with the event? Please send all inquries to email@example.com.
- Who is the Global Startup Ecosystem? Global Startup Ecosystem is the sponsoring partner of the event and based in the USA. It is a privately held company.
- Is this a government event? No. This is a tech event that has no government affiliations. We do however have featured speakers from the local and regional government ecosystem.
- How do I pay if I don't have a Paypal account? After selecting your ticket option, click on the cart and it will take you to the PayPal page. You can pay by credit or debit card by clicking on the option below the login page of Paypal.


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Richard Geiger @ on
load previously run simulation
Hi PhotonicsTK users,
I want to use this tool to get the far-field pattern of my simulations, but I can´t open my files. I created a folder "PhotonicsTKSessions" in the Home-Folder where I put my files into but if I ask the program to open a previously run simulation it doesn´t give me any options.
Thank you in advance for showing me where my mistake is… Richard


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Certain diseases and conditions that damage nerves can lead to urinary incontinence including:
Men who have prostate conditions often experience some type of bladder control issues at some point in their lives.
Learn more about symptoms of and treatment for BPH Here…
Prostate cancer surgery may weaken the pelvic floor muscles and the urinary sphincter that controls urine flow. As a result, some men experience urine leakage or even an inability to control urination. In these cases, your urologist will advise you to begin pelvic floor muscle exercises to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to help restore some bladder control.
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
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60 Dessert Gradients.
60 Dessert Gradients for Photoshop. Fully editable. You can easily use it in your projects.
Files Included:
• 60 gradients in one file .grd
• 1 help file .txt
How to Install Gradients:
1) Place the *.grd files into: Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop X\Presets\Gradients where X is the version number for your version of Photoshop OR just click twice a file coffee.grd to automatic install.
2) To load a file, go to the Gradients palette, then click the small arrow in the top right corner and choose one of the gradient sets collections from the menu.


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Elizabeth J Kolodziej, a young fiction writer originally from Torrance California, is a smart and original thinker who has researched the origins of vampires, werewolves, and witches for many years. She writes her books from the knowledge she has gained while trying to be as original and inspiring as possible. Her books encompass both true folklore facts along with innovative ideas motivated by the great writers around her.
Today, Elizabeth has sent a Guest Post:
Hello everyone! A big thank you to AL for letting me do a frog leap on to her blog for the day.
It is never easy being an Indie Author in the beginning (or at the end sometimes), but finding a niche is the whole key. So I've heard. However, what I think is even harder is being a young female in this world and having to fight past the fake glitz, sex and pressure thrown at them every day of their life. Too many times I begin to wonder if young girls are being given the reality of life experiences since we have shows that glamorize being a teen and pregnant. They need to be shown that they can grow up and be powerful without being rich, pregnant, having a super sweet 16 or being in beauty pageants.
What I think young people need to do is read books that show what life is going to honestly be like some day while being able to get out of their own world and into a fantastical one. They need to read about strong female characters that will have ups and downs. Thinking it over, I believe I found a couple of things in The Last Witch Series you will not find in all paranormal romances; besides the Greek god mythology and witches that is.
That something is:
Death and a strong female lead
Yes, death happens in books all the time. However, The Last Witch series begins with Vampyre Kisses and shows Faith as a normal young woman hungry for knowledge and adventure. Then Werewolf Descent comes out and Faith's life is turned upside down by the death of someone she loves very much. What happened to Faith in the second book was so tragic I myself was in actual tears while writing that final chapter. Something that is not normal for me.
I think the most difficult part of Werewolf Descent ending and beginning Witch Devotions was that I was a chapter or two in to the third book when my father, David Kolodziej, passed away. He never got to see the second book published, but that book is dedicated to his memory and it is sort of ironic in a way now that I think about it.
He was diagnosed with cancer in late 2010. In March of 2011 he died suddenly and the event for my family and I was more than devastating considering he was the keystone.
I had never been more shocked, depressed, explosive and at the point that I didn't know if I would ever write again. In fact, I wasn't sure I would ever be able to do anything ever again.
My dad was my support and the one who believed in me more than anyone in the world. He gave the best advice and was so smart when it came to life and people. I was only 26 when he died. The thoughts of him never being able to give me away at my wedding (if I get married) cross my mind all the time. Thoughts of him never being able to brag about me as an author make me want to cry. He just loved me so much.
I had vivid dreams about him for the longest time and still do on occasion. Sometimes they are so real to me that I wake up and forget he is dead. That is something I don't tell many people, but am willing to share at this moment because I want to explain Faith and how I was able to finish Witch Devotions. Because…It was not at all easy.
With my dad gone I didn't write for around five months. Then I sat down and I looked at the first couple of chapters. I was able to connect with Faith in a way I never had before. I knew exactly what she was going through. That is why the first paragraph (well probably first page or two) was in my eyes my most honest writing.
The first paragraph:
"The ice at the bottom of the glass had already numbed my fingers. I glanced at it to see the whiskey all but watered down. I lurched forward to grab the bottle, the cap sitting on the table beside it. As I poured, the gush of liquid swirled around until the glass was full once again. I was sitting in my bathrobe with nothing but a pair of pajama shorts and a wrinkled tank top on. I folded my legs beneath me as I stared at the blank TV in front of me. I could only guess how messy my hair was after not showering for the past couple of days. My eyes must have looked worse than a frat boy after a three-day binger, but it had been awhile since I slept for more than an hour. Every time I closed my eyes and drifted off, I was taken back to that place. Back to where BLANK had died."
I don't want to spoil the second book for anyone who has not read it yet.
I am so grateful to my beta reader and blogger from I Smell Sheep, Sharon, because she was truly a huge help for me with this book. Witch Devotions was similar to showing the whole world my biggest, widest, most ugliest wound.
Just about every scene in it was a way for me to write out my own feelings and get out my anger (and other emotions). In a fantastical way, Faith's journey was my journey in this instance. What I wrote is the closest you will ever see to me explaining how I personally and deeply felt after loosing someone so close to me.
It was funny because there is actually a scene between a new character Jeff and Faith after she looses her memory. She wakes up from this horrible dream and…Well take a look:
"I woke up with a start, the shadows in the room frightening me. I practically fell out of bed and searched the wall for a light switch, forgetting there was a lamp, and panicking that I was unable to find one. My stomach was churning as my body shook. My hand found a knob and I pulled the door open, falling to my knees in the hallway. Jeff was nowhere in sight. There was a small light on downstairs, but it wasn't enough. I hunted down the light switch for the hallway and flipped it on. The brightness almost blinding, I sat against the wall and pulled my knees up to my chest.
Footsteps brought my attention to the stairs. "Did something happen?" It was Jeff with a sandwich in his hand.
I shook my head and began to rock. "I needed the light. Couldn't find it in there." I motioned with my body to the room I was sleeping in.
Without hesitation, Jeff took a seat next to me and offered me part of his sandwich. I refused and he took another bite. He chewed and I tried to control my breathing.
"It won't be like this forever."
As if something burst in the room, my body stopped rocking. "What?"
He swallowed his food. "The way that you feel at this very second. It won't last." Jeff's hazel eyes were soft as he took another bite. "It always seems that way when you are upset or frightened, but eventually, you will ride the emotion out and be back to yourself again."
When I met Jeff, my first impression was not profound and knowledgeable, but I guess everyone is full of surprises.
"Plus, you've got to be special if Louis is taking an interest in you. So whatever is making you upset, well, you're going to be able to get past it." He swallowed before taking another bite. All the rough, military bravado he formerly displayed melted away and I thought I was now seeing a normal human being.
"You're right." I just sat there for a moment. "Why are you being so nice to me?"
His eyebrow became crooked. "Did I give you the impression I am an asshole?"
Shrugging, I grabbed the last bit of his sandwich and stuffed it into my mouth.
"Hey!" His wide smile looked good on him; compared to the somberness I had seen when I first met him.
"I never got to eat before and you're being nice, remember?" I said around a mouthful of food."
I remember speaking to a friend one night about my dad after this scene had been written. I said that and instinctively went back to this scene and had to laugh. Because it is the truth. However, it is a truth not many people can see after a horrific event like death.
The reason I point all of this out and am being so dreadfully honest with you that I'm afraid what might happen is because young people do loose people in their life and when you're a teenager you may not know how to deal with it. Yet, now there is this book out there that delves into pain and loss; a story that can pull you out of your head and let you be somewhere else for awhile.
Faith is a character everyone can connect to in some way, especially now. Everyone will deal with death at some point or another. This book/series is a way for someone to see a young woman become a strong independent person able to get through the obstacles thrown her way. BUT! It shows the honest to goodness truth of what can happen to someone when they feel like they have lost everything and push everyone away.
I don't think there can ever be enough female role models in books, movies, life etc etc. This is something The Last Witch Series gives teenagers. The idea that you can do whatever it is you want in life, whether you are looking at Faith or at myself. Both of us strive to overcome everything and everyone that push us down.
It was my wish in the beginning of this journey to inspire others through my writing and it was after my father's death that I realized just how many people he himself inspired. I hope my books do just that for you.
Liz ^_^
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Liz is giving away an ebook copy of Vampyre Kisses, the first book in The Last Witch series.
Vampyre Kisses: Vampyre Kisses is an enthralling story about a young woman named Faith, who seems content with her life, but deep down craves more excitement. Then a mysterious man named Trent enters her world and everything changes. Surprising to Faith, Trent is a green-eyed vampire from Ireland. She is even more amazed to find out that she is a witch, and the last of her kind.a Rafflecopter giveaway
Faith learns that she is destined to restore her witch line and becomes more powerful as she gains confidence and knowledge, but danger lurks everywhere -- especially when unknown assailants steal the most important gems from the vampire master and werewolf royalty.
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Faith learns that she is destined to restore her witch line and becomes more powerful as she gains confidence and knowledge, but danger lurks everywhere -- especially when unknown assailants steal the most important gems from the vampire master and werewolf royalty.
Now surrounded by a world filled with mystifying vampires and werewolves, can Faith gain enough power to help her friends and rescue the stolen gems?
Read Goodreads reviews.
Buy it at Barnes and Noble.
Buy it at Amazon.
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Enter the giveaway using Rafflecopter. Hit the green "Do It" buttons, follow the prompts, and hit the green enter buttons when you're done. (You may have to log in using Facebook to do this). There will be one winner (selected by Rafflecopter). I will contact the winner via email. This contest is open to international entrants.


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(But 61% Still See Conditions Worsening for Poor Families)
New York, NY, March 24, 2006 -- The second Nonprofit Executive Outlook Survey conducted by Baruch College showed somewhat higher levels of optimism among chief executives at more than 100 human service agencies in New York City. But while 69% believed the City was generally headed in the right direction, a substantial portion of respondents indicated their view that conditions were worsening for several of the City's most vulnerable groups including poor families (61%), immigrants (43%), young people (41%) and the elderly (40%). View full survey reults here: Nonprofit Executive Outlook Survey.
More than half the respondents in the 2006 Survey characterized themselves as "somewhat" or "very" optimistic about social conditions in New York City, compared with 30% a year ago. And only a quarter thought that problems were getting "somewhat" or "much" worse, compared to more than one-half in the 2005 Survey
The Survey, conducted Baruch School of Public Affairs through its Nonprofit Research and Survey Center, involved collaboration with the Human Services Council of New York City, the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, UJA-Federation of New York, United Neighborhood Houses of New York and their member agencies, as well as the cooperation of executive directors of member agencies of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, the Hispanic Federation, the Asian-American Federation of New York, Black Agency Executives, and Black Equity Alliance.
The greatest improvement those surveyed saw was in conditions for the homeless, even though 35% still believed things were getting worse for them. For several groups, including the physically disabled, people with HIV/AIDS, and people addicted to drugs and alcohol, conditions were described as substantially unchanged.
The Survey also examined policies and priorities in human services, including respondents' opinions of the Federal, State and local social policies. In general, respondents felt that while the Bloomberg administration gave a fair amount of attention to human services in its first term, it should give them much greater priority in its second term. Services in this category included affordable housing, child care, Medicaid/health care and services for youth and the elderly. There was general agreement (79%) that the Bloomberg administration did and should continue to give very high priority to education.
Strikingly, zero percent – no one – approved of Federal policies and programs. 9% approved of New York State policy and programs—up from 3% in 2005, and 39% approved of City policy and programs, up from 18%.
The 2006 Survey also asked whether organizations were involved in emergency response to natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Nearly 34% responded that they were providing such services as mental health counseling, case management, information and education.
Individuals responding to the Survey were the heads of their organizations—89% executive directors, presidents, or CEOs. More than half had at least 11 years experience in their organizations, and 28% had more than 20 years. Demographically, most are male, but 42% are female. Nearly two-thirds are white, 14% are Black, 12% Hispanic, and 8% Asian. 90% of the organizations surveyed are direct-service providers.
For additional information about Survey results and methodology, contact Prof. Jack Krauskopf at: (646) 660-6724.


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If you've ever tossed shoes out of the closet because none of them worked with your outfit, ever limped home in abject foot pain, or ever taken your favorite pair to the cobbler, only to have him tell you that they're "not really fixable," Shoes of Prey might be for you.
This new shoe-tailer allows you to design your own shoes with a wealth of options. Not only can you can get creative and make something unique and totally you, you can put together the exact type of shoe you will actually wear — and that could dramatically reduce how many pairs of shoes you need. If one or two pairs take the place of 10, you have that much less to think about when you're running out the door. You also have less to worry about when it comes to replacing them. If you love them, just buy the same shoe again. (I imagine making a low-heeled shoe that's both black and brown so it would go with whatever I'm wearing.)
How does it work? It's based on easy-to-use software that helps you build shoes, and you start with the style of shoe you want to create. Open-toe, brogue-toe and pointy-toe are one set of options, and the shoe backs are another. Flats, heels of varying widths and heights, and even a bootie style are available. A serious array of leathers and suedes create a real plethora of options for styling. The shoe builder doesn't have a men's shoe option but it does offer vegan options for women.
I tried designing a pair of shoes and while I could have gone on for quite some time, when I really set my mind to it, it took about 10 minutes from start-to-checkout. I was reassured by the fact that (amazingly) the company does take returns. You can also remake shoes you're not satisfied with, for up to a year.
As far as sizing goes, there are a wide variety of sizing options, which is great for those on the larger or smaller size, and some adjustment in width is also possible. But the best part for sizing? If you wear two different sizes (your left foot is bigger than your right, for example), you can order accordingly. For example, you can indicate that you want a size 37 for your right foot and a 37.5 for your left, which is something I have never seen before.
This custom footwear company was started in 2009 in Sydney, Australia, by Jodie Fox, a former lawyer who teamed up with two ex-Google employees. They began online down under, and have now expanded to the U.S., specifically through Nordstrom, where in a reversal of methods, the brick-and-mortar store will encourage shoe design via a kiosk. According to Upstart BizJournals: "In the first quarter of 2015, five more studios will open within Nordstrom stores" in Paramus, New Jersey; Pentagon City, Virginia; Oakbrook, Illinois; Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California; and at the San Francisco Center.
Shoes are delivered within two to four weeks and cost between $130-$400 — the price of a well-made pair of shoes.
While Shoes of Prey doesn't solve all our shoe dilemmas, (it doesn't address the problem of what to do with your well-worn old shoes, though you can always find creative ways to recycle them), it does solve many problems through the simple concept of personalization.
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During his career, Mr. Nelson has appeared before state utility regulatory commissions throughout the Mountain West including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico. He also represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in state and federal courts, and before state legislatures.
At Holland & Hart, Mr. Nelson has represented large electric consumers and electric consumer coalitions, independent power producers, renewable energy developers, competitive local exchange carriers, cable companies, rural local exchange carriers, natural gas local distribution companies and pipelines, water utilities, and utility consumer organizations.
Mr. Nelson's clients value the industry understanding he gained from serving as an economist with the Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel. While there, he had opportunities to serve as a testifying expert on regulatory law and policy. He was a member of several federal and state bodies responsible for economic and policy recommendations to regulators, including the Staff of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service.


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I thought 2008 was hard. I was certain that 2009 would bring resolution but all all all it has brought is more of the same holding pattern.
2009 was hard.
One year ago today I wrote of dreams for 2009. I had magnificent plans to backpack around Europe on my way to living in London again, of spending a white christmas in London and then New Years in Edinburgh.
Instead Craig and I are still holding on and waiting to hear about our last chance hope to live in London, we didn't backpack around Europe, our Christmas was most definitely not white, and we are in Auckland, New Zealand for New Years.
We did, however, manage to save a lot of money this year, money which will make either moving back to London or a longlong backpacking trip much more attainable, we moved into Park Place and while it is furnished with seconds and old old bits and pieces, I think it looks lovely. We have bought a car, the first car Craig has ever really properly purchased (the two cars he has driven have been hand-me-downs and then there was the project car but that one doesn't really count) and it is little and red and has a turbo and Craig adores it. Which is completely adorable in and of itself. We have jobs which we do not abhor and mine (WHICH I DO NOT DISCUSS ON THE INTERNET) is taking an interesting and potential career type path. And we did manage to travel. There were trips to Auckland, Dunedin, and Christchurch, as well as (of course) Japan.
2009 Resolution Roundup
x Project 365 lives anew! – Success! 364 photos taken
x Project 52, take 2, electric boogaloo. – Success! – 52 self portraits taken
x Celebrate my wedding anniversary. – Success! Picnic in the park where our wedding photos were taken.
x Acquire at least two new tattoos before June 15th 2009 and hopefully 3 by December 31st 2009. – Hmm. 1 in March, 1 in August (not before June!), and 1 in December. So sort of a success.
x PhotoBooks! – Oops. Forgot completely about this one.
x Dress up more! – Success! I love the way I dressed in the second half of this year.
x Quality over quantity. – Success!
x (as always …) Try to be happier. – Hard to gauge.
It's funny, this was the first year where I did not include some allusion to weight loss or being healthier in my resolutions. And, know what? I've lost 16kg (35lbs) this year, I no longer add salt to my food (this should startle my family), and I exercise regularly.
I have gone from a size 14-16 to a size 8-10-12 (depending on the store & clothing) and I feel 110% better about myself.
Suffice it to say that I will not be including it in my 2010 resolutions either.
And so, I'm not going to make sweeping or specific declarations about what 2010 will hold.
It will hopefully include travel, hopefully a decision about London, hopefully much happiness. Hopefully hopefully hopefully.
Perhaps next Christmas will be white. Perhaps it will be in New Zealand with a my-mother's-side-of-the-family reunion. Perhaps perhaps perhaps.
2010 Resolutions
x Project 365 continues (and aim for 365 this year)
x Project 52 again. Try to be more adventurous/imaginative with self-portraiture
x Wear lipstick more often
x Budget to make it to the movies, in an actual theatre, at least once a month.
x Be nicer to my hair & skin
x PhotoBooks – starting with 365 in 2009.
x Pay off my credit card.
x Quality over quantity. – Save for and purchase the B for Boleyn necklace by Wendy Brandes.
x (as always …) Try to be happier.
The future is still a wonderful thing.


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Ban on tobacco sales in drugstores is upheld
SAN FRANCISCO Judge rejects effort by Philip Morris to overturn city ordinance
A federal judge spurned tobacco giant Philip Morris' plea Thursday to halt San Francisco's enforcement of its first-in-the-nation ban on selling tobacco products in drugstores.
The company argued that the ordinance, which took effect Oct. 1, violates freedom of speech by interfering with its communications with its customers. Company lawyers contended the ban effectively forces Philip Morris to pull its advertising from drugstores and was motivated by the city's hostility to the ads' message that smoking is acceptable.
The city countered that the ordinance doesn't limit advertising and applies only to tobacco sales, which aren't protected by the right of free speech.
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken of Oakland, after a brief hearing Thursday, denied a preliminary injunction that would have put the ordinance on hold until the company's case went to trial. Wilken previously rejected Philip Morris' request for a restraining order that would have blocked the measure.
The ordinance prohibits sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products at the city's nearly 60 drugstores but exempts supermarkets and big-box retail stores that also have pharmacies.
Walgreens, citing that exemption, filed a separate suit in San Francisco Superior Court, arguing that the ban amounts to unconstitutional discrimination against drugstores. But a judge denied an injunction Sept. 30, accepting the city's argument that it is entitled to single out businesses, like drugstores, where customers go to improve their health. The company has appealed.
Deputy City Attorney Vince Chhabria, who is defending the ordinance in both cases, said he hopes Philip Morris will drop its case "so that the city can stop wasting tax dollars defending this frivolous lawsuit."
The company's lawyers were unavailable for comment.


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I'm feeling the Holiday Season full force today. I'm missing some of my family as I always do at times that traditionally speak family. I have two adult children , who do not visit me during holiday times. It isn't because I live too far away. It isn't simply because there is not enough time to travel. It is because they do not want to share the holiday with me. I know many fractured families exist. I know that I am not alone in feeling the loss more when a holiday approaches. The knowledge that I share this grief doesn't seem to make it any better, but I believe it has to help.
I'm writing this trying hard not to air my dirty laundry to the world, but still letting others know that I share their pain. I know what it is like to be more a bother than a loved one. I have no sage advice or clear idea of how to solve this syndrom of family undone. In our society, we have plural marriages, half siblings, parents living in separate cities and even states and countries. We have hurt children and lost connections littering our lives.
We have children of divorce that are unable to move forward from the pain their parents inflicted on them. I am sure that parents don't mean to hurt their children. I know I didn't want to hurt mine; yet managed to knife them so deep the wounds have never healed. I remember plotting and planning just when and how I would escape a bad marriage without hurting anyone. In the process, everyone was hurt no matter how I justified my decisions. I told myself that my children could never learn to respect me if I stayed in a marriage where I was a second-class partner with no rights. In fact, they still see me as the woman with no rights or rational thought. They see me and treat me much like their father did. I could not leave behind what I had already taught them so well.
For years, I fooled myself that I had escaped my fate. My children seemed to admire me, love me and even respect me. It was just foolishness on my part to believe it could be true. I think they were only trying to please me. It didn't take much to shatter the veneer that wrapped their true vision of me. When the crack appeared, I became much less important. My actions and beliefs were easily disrespected and I was delegated to be a second-class mother. I taught them well in their formative years what to think of me . What they experienced was true. It doesn't matter that I am no longer that same woman. They do not care to hear me protest.
I made mistakes along the way; which now have been strung up on a banner proving my lack of worth. We as parents only do the best with what we have. I was a fragil, weak woman with an over simplified view of life. I thought if you loved enough, tried enough and were good enough, life would end up fine. It takes so much more than that! Looking back, the most tragic mistake I made was to not stand up for myself early on. I should have stood up to the husband and then I should have stood up to my children. Love does not always win. You have to do what is the right thing to do. Tough love would have even been a good thing.
If someone is reading this today and knew me long ago, they would not recognize much of who I am today. My own children do not recognize who I am. I have a strong core of what I believe is the right thing to do. I make myself do what is right even when it is uncomfortable. I stand up for myself. I stand up for others. I am still kind. I still love well, but I have tempered this with a fierce fiber that I give myself no choice about. I smile to myself knowing I would die for some of what I believe. I have no doubt that some things in life can be that important. I know I put myself in danger of being hurt, unliked and sometimes shunned by my need to be a voice that will not be silenced. I don't have to think of what I will do in a situation where I see disrespect, unkindness and intolerance. I already know. I have already decided what I need to do.
So, holiday times can be tough when those you love choose to not be with you. I have friends and other family that love me. They share those times with me, but I miss those faces from my past. There are holes in my holidays that cannot be covered with cheer and laughter. I imagine there are many of us fighting back the tears that want to come by baking cookies for our neighbors, shopping for the less fortunate or like me creating one more craft that maybe I might send to a grandchild I never see.
It would be easier not to write this. I seldom let others peek into my reality of my fractured family. I don't want pity. I do feel an overwhelming need to share today for those others who have the same situation. They may feel like I often do that maybe this dirty laundry is just that and should be kept in a basket hidden from guest. Let it be known that there are many of us this holiday season trying hard to bury their pain from the view of others.
Give out hugs, good cheer and maybe share a story of imperfection of your own. All families are not perfect. Life is not always fair. Many of us want to know we are not alone.
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Fractured Families for the Holidays
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I think you said this very well. I think you also probably helped someone who read this. I just happened along, noticed the pretty photo and started reading, and backtracked from there. I am sorry for your pain and hope that one day your children will realize that we only live once, and that the time we are here on earth is very short. I hope time heals....debbie
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Music alumna releases book and CD with husband
December 2, 2011
Simonia E. Milton, M.M.E. '00, and her husband, Archie, both veteran music educators from New Orleans who were displaced after Katrina and moved to Lewisville, Texas, published "She's Vocal/He's Instrumental: A True Story of Faith, Love and Music." They also released their third CD, "Faith through the Storm," produced by their record company, ArSi Records.
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