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Manuplas, an operating division of Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd promoted their vessel fendering systems, quayside fenders and buoys at Seawork 2017.
Vessel operators looking for cost effective fendering showed significant interest in the lightweight vessel fendering systems Manuplas displayed. These fenders are 60% lighter in weight than traditional rubber fenders. This helps to reduce fuel consumption and improve the speed of vessels.
The fenders can be supplied as a modular configuration which makes it easier, quicker and more cost effective to replace worn or damaged sections. Vessel downtime is therefore also reduced significantly.
The Manuplas fenders displayed at Seawork are manufactured from a cross-linked polyethylene foam with a non-marking spray applied polyurethane elastomer skin. They are popular with operators of a range of vessels including wind farm services vessels, high-speed interceptor vessels, lifeboats, military vessels, crew transfer monohulls / catamarans, patrol boats and search and rescue vessels.
Greg Hue, Global Sales Manager for Manuplas Marine and Fendering Products says: "Seawork was a great opportunity to tell the market about our on-going research that has gone into developing leading concepts for lightweight fender solutions."
Visitors to the Manuplas stand at Seawork also viewed other products from the Manuplas range including cast vessel fendering, floating fenders and a range of surface buoys such as mooring buoys and navigation buoys which are popular with ports and harbours worldwide.
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There is a demand for publishing short stories, but the money is in ebooks. Specifically, Amazon's "short reads" section, which is broken down by reading time for books less than 100 pages. This week I got to peak at a report from k-lytics.com, who analysed more than 14,000 books to assess the commercial attractiveness of 144 Kindle Short Read categories. …Read More »
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How to write 5000 words an hour with writer sprints
I'm not a fast writer. And I'm not a pantser. I need to outline first and no exactly what happens in the story. But once I have that part, the problem becomes motivating myself to sit down and fill in the outline, consistently. I usually feel drained after writing for 15 minutes, and if I can do a couple thousand …Read More »
How to price your product or services (psychological tricks to raise your rates)
I've been making a living online for almost a decade, but I still have trouble pricing my services and offers. I usually focus on making everything a good deal. I include lots of bonuses and options to make the value seem incredible. I also tend to price low. This is probably a mistake. I see book coaches or other people offering …Read More »
[Case Study] $5,102.43 in 30 days with Kindle Publishing (+491 preorders)
I don't always share income reports, and I wasn't really going to talk about how much my books earn until I hit 10K a month in revenue, but I think it's also important to point out that my methods are working. 5K a month from Kindle books is nothing to sneeze at, and the vast bulk of that …Read More »
A simple 10-step book launch plan you can easily use to outrank bestselling authors.
I tend to go overboard with my courses and tutorials, and am trying to simplify. Today I'm at the San Francisco writer's conference and I keep finding myself repeating my book launch formula to authors. I told one writer, "Authors don't like book marketing because they think it means telling strangers about your book." She said, "But that's what book …Read More »
The #1 mistake self-publishing authors make with their book marketing
This isn't actually a huge deal, but my recent book on book marketing isn't doing so well (ranking at around 5ok). But that's embarrassing because books about book marketing should do well, right? I mean, if it's a good book and they guy knows about book marketing, it should be smoking! But that's not true, because, as I point out …Read More »
7 steps to creating a book cover that sells
My friend Ricardo from Reedsy just sent this awesome infographic. It covers the basics of work with a designer, but misses some of the important stuff (what is a cover that sells? What actually goes on the cover?). They address some of that in the actual article on cover design – and the main advice is "hire a professional and let them …Read More »
How to disable page flip in Kindle ebooks (without Vellum)
Last year I reported on how Kindle's new page-flip feature might be screwing up earnings for authors in KU. Since then, things have improved somewhat for some authors, while others are still seeing fishy things happen with their page reads. So how do you disable page reads for your book altogether so you can stop worrying about it? Many authors have …Read More »
How to write, publish and market a book in 2017
This is a free mini-series I put out at the beginning of 2017. Now that my YouTube Channel has almost 500,000 views, I'm going to start organizing it and producing better quality videos. If you want more, you should follow me there. How to write a bestselling book in 2017 How to publish a book in 2017 (and …Read More »
Not all marketing is spam (and not all spam is marketing)
This week a few issues have brought up an issue that needs mentioning. I think there's a reluctance in high-brow literary circles towards money, or marketing, or sales. Many indie authors talk about craft or quality but hate the idea of marketing their books. "Profit" is not the intended result of writing and publishing, for many authors, even traditionally published …Read More »


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If Ghana could boast of any Artiste with prowess in any francophone genre, SK Originlae first comes to mind before any other search is made. Randomly ask any ardent lover of good music which genre of music SK Originale is branded with and it will be a conundrum for many since the multi talented Artiste has flirted with all genres throughout these years when his name floated on the music stream.Surprisingly, the co-writer of 'Aha ye de' a major hit song in Ghana has joined the most acclaimed music genre in Ghana now, Dancehall. Proving his music prowess, SK Originale, born Sokpo Kwaku Mawuli has released a song titled 'Atame' to prove his mastery in Dancehall.Asked whether he can now be classified as a Dancehall Artiste, SK Originale replied that, he is full of surprises and he does not feel limited in music when it comes to any genre so he will continue to do his best regardless the genre. According to him "music is a feeling so when it comes to you, you unleash it, and you don't pay so much attention to the genre but I think I will be doing Dancehall for sometime" SK Originale revealed.SK Originale is noted for great hit songs like Castro ft sk Originale on the song 'Fakye' (forgive), Ofori Amponsah ft SK Originale on the song 'Tofee' 2Toff ft SK Originale, Obour ft SK originale on the song 'Atupan Jenje,' Na kay of Nnkasei fame also worked with SK Originale, Samini ft SK originale on the song I love you (Yoterm), Ruff N Smooth ft SK Originale on the song 'Azingele,' Bosheba ft SK Originale on the song "Today be your day," VIP ft SK Originale on the song '' One Ye,' Grace Ashy ft SK Originale on the song Double Double among others. Titled 'Atame,' the prolific Dancehall song delivered in Ewe by SK Originale.
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This is a drop spindle i made for my wife to turn wool into yarn. The whorl is spalted beech and the upright is a walnut dowel rod.
Once she started spinning yarn, she needed somewhere to store it until the next stage. So i made her a set of Knitty Noddys. These are red oak with with johnson's wax finish.
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It's amazing how effective something that simple can be. Nice work.
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Summer Preview
Stuart Blackburn (The Boss) teases the exciting storylines we've got coming up over the next few months.
Coming up on Corrie...
Rob continues his mission to set up Peter for Tina's murder.
Jim McDonald (Steve's dad) is set to return but will he be a friend, or foe to a desperate Peter?
Ken is also on his way back to Weatherfield. Can he pick up the pieces of his broken family? (A campsite in North Wales won't know what's hit it!)
Elsewhere, the Platts are going to face difficult times when Max is diagnosed with ADHD, but a bad decision from Kylie has devastating consequences for the whole family.
It's Fiz and Tyrone versus the Grimshaws, as Jason's dad Tony manipulates the whole Street into doing his bidding.
And; Beth, Kirk and co. are set to bring a smile to your faces, big things are coming for the Brittons, love is in the air for Gail and Michael and watch out for the Windasses!
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Elan has been schooled in video editing, music and audio production.
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Rene & Jerry's Sensationally Smart Kitchen
Rene and Jerry purchased this Victorian Mansard home in Jamaica Plains and they hit the jackpot. The previous owners took the time to convert this once multi-unit building back to its single family home glory. Though the kitchen has been renovated, it still stays true to the integrity of the home.
Staying true to the integrity of a home during the renovation process is not always easy, in fact, it's usually pretty difficult. Rene and Jerry's kitchen is traditional with modern touches that truly stand out. We first noticed the subtle and delicate color palette &mdash there's nothing more delicious than a pale green with black and chrome accents. The colors add a vintage and comfortable touch to this sensationally smart kitchen.
The country style sink is one of our favorites and it matches the black countertops perfectly and picks up the black from the vintage style stools. Looking at the stove and range hood immediately makes us want to jump up and start whipping something up in the kitchen. The subway tiled backsplash is also a great addition, it's subtle, stylish and necessary. And isn't that the point &mdash kitchens should make you want to stop everything and cook!
The floors were restored back to their original condition and are so great. They're the perfect combination of rustic and classic. the addition of the long, narrow rug helps to tie the whole room together.
What do you think of Rene & Jerry's Sensationally Smart Kitchen?
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_Dom1n4toI2_ posted a topic in SuggestionsSo I know devs are not planing on adding drivable vehicles in the game. Don't know why, since unity hadles vehicle physics pretty well. Here's a suggestion. U find a key, or buy one, for the car. Key name is a car's plate number. U get in a raid, find a car, open it, start and drive. 4 players can fit into a car (whole team). U can put items U and Your team loots into a truck (more space, like 2-3 trizips maybe). Park on the extract any Ur out. Of course car would be a magnet for bullets, but that's just added fun, right?


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After a lott of discussion it has been decided, that to work around
xterm incompatibilities xterm emulators as gnome-term and konsole,
should properly identify themself as being gnome and konsole.
It also has been decided, that terminfo's plain xterm entry will
represent xterm-r6 for best compatibility with whatever claims to be
xterm. This means that using the real xterm, which identifies itself
as just xterm, will result in a very poor user experience, since a
lott will break, for example home and end keys, color support etc.
This can be fixed by following the same philosophy as has been
followed for gnome-term and konsole for xterm, make it properly
identify itself as being the latest greatest xterm and thus set TERM
to xterm-new.
I'll attach a patch to the XTerm appdefaults file which makes xterm
identify itself as xterm-new. Please understand that this is a vital
patch, without it xterm users will have a very bad experience in FC3.
Created attachment 102026 [details]
make xterm identify itself as xterm-new
See bug 122815 for the discussion where all the decissions I'm talking about
have been made,
That's what I've been doing on my machine recently
(though of course "xterm" is aliased to "xterm-new" -
a logical consequence of the release of X11R6.7).
I noticed all other modifications to XTerm's app-defaults are gone.
For the keybindings this is a good thing, since they we're wrong for a
while now.
For the bold and underline color stuff one can argue, but keeping it
at the upstream defaults seems good.
However the removal of:
*eightBitInput: false
Makes alt+f and alt+b to skip through words on the bash-prompt fail,
and probably also causes other problems.
So I would like to suggest adding this again, see my next patch.
Created attachment 102117 [details]
same as prev, and disable 8-bit input
Also see bug 49315, atleast according to the old appdefaults patch, I can't
access that bug, GRRRR.
alternatively (to setting eightBitInput:false, would be to set
metaSendsEscape:true (but I believe either has problems).
Although this bug status is new, it seems that someone has merged my
second patch.
Unfortunatly the reason for the first part of this patch making xterm
identify itself as xterm-new is no longer valid. The idea behind this
was that each terminal (gnome-terminal, konsole, xterm) would identify
itself more exactly then just "xterm", so that each could have an
optimised terminfo entry and then reserve the generic xterm terminfo
name for a compatibility entry with only basic functionality. This was
decided as a result of discussions around bug 122815. But later on it
was decided not to go this way.
So now the xterm terminfo name properly describes xterm and having
xterm identify itself as xterm-new is counter productive since there
are systems out there without an xterm-new terminfo/termcap entry.
The second part of the patch, fixing bug 49315 needs to stay though.
The current rawhide xterm still misses the:
*eightBitInput: false
Line, which makes alt+f and alt+b to skip through words on the
bash-prompt fail, and probably also causes other problems, this is
also related to bug 49315, which I don't have permission to see.
The original reason for this bug is mute though lett me know if you
want it closed and want a new bug for this.
I didn't see any comment regarding metaSendsEscape (which
has fewer problems than setting eightBitInput false).
Either option is fine by me, its just that RH / FC shipped xterm used
to have eightBitInput set to false for a long while.
Our current rawhide xterm resources patch has been updated for a while now,
and contains the following:
+! Bug fix for bugzilla bug #49315
+*VT100*eightBitInput: false
Setting status to "RAWHIDE"
1) The status is still set to asigned, once I've checked this is indeed in
rawhide, I'll close it myself. I'm currently upgrading my complete system from
FC3 -> rawhide, but that will take a while on a 1mbit link :)
2) While we're on the subject of xterm and friends could you also please take a
look at bug 142659. This bug is about xterm sending CTRL-H for backspace, which
is what terminfo claims it should, but konsole and gnome-temrinal sending
Since I haven't had any response on this sofar I've gone ahead and assumed that
what the upstream real xterm and ncurses say it should be is correct. This has
resulted in a patch for konsole which is now in rawhide & test2 and is awaiting
merging upstream.
So now only gnome-terminal sends ASCII-DEL for backspace. Once my system is
upgraded to rawhide I'll take a look at cooking up a patch which makes
gnome-temrinal also send CTRL-H for backspace and set stty erase correctly.
Setting status to "RAWHIDE"
I've just completed a complete yum update to rawhide (several things are broken,
but that's unrelated) and the folliwng lines:
! Bug fix for bugzilla bug #49315
*VT100*eightBitInput: false
Are NOT present in: /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/app-defaults/XTerm
Reopen or new bug?
Hmm, this is very odd.
I will reopen the report until I can figure out what's happened to the
Ok, I discovered the problem.... A few weeks ago I had applied a patch
to my local checkout to update xterm, and checked it into CVS, but my
build failed due to a transient failure in the buildsystem. I missed the
failure notification somehow and didn't build a new package. ;o)
I've rebuilt xterm as xterm-200-6 in rawhide with the changes integrated
now. Please test again, and reopen if the problem returns.
Setting status back to "RAWHIDE" for new build.
As a result of our discussion in bug 142659 I've taken a look at xterm-200-6
(from CVS, not in rawhide yet).
And I noticed that you've reapplied the complete old
xterm-resources-redhat.patch. AFAIK, that was not the intention, the idea was to
only add those changes wich we're really nescesarry to fix behaviour, and not
the cosmetic ones like bold/underline colors, bigger scrollback, mouse wheel
bindings, etc.
Also this old patch changes the ESC-sequences send by home and end to the old
ones (^[[1~ and ^[[4~) recreating/reopening bug 122815 .
I've "created" a patch which only adds the minimal needed changes:
-make backspace send ASCII-DEL and set stty erase accordingly
-make alt + key send ESC-key instead of 8bit chars.
If you really want to use the full old-patch the following changes are nescesarry:
-remove the keybindings for home/end (they're wrong)
-remove the keybindings for shifted Function-keys (wrong again)
-remove the keybinding for del (this is the default now a days)
-add the follwowing line (this sets stty erase correctly):
*ttyModes: erase ^?
Created attachment 113283 [details]
cleaned up, minimal xterm-resources-redhat.patch
mouse wheel bindings have been part of xterm's default translations
for a while (and were part of its resource file longer). The
changes to translations resource in Redhat's patch (generally)
were unnecessary (and should be removed from any future package).
Please open a new bug report against xterm, for any new issues so
that we can track them separately and close each individual issue
as they're addressed.
Thanks in advance.
hmm - which was comment #19 directed to?
My comment in #18 was agreeing with comments #16 and #17.
sorry... comment #19 was in response to comment #16 and #17. They
are unrelated to what this bug was filed about, and this bug is
now closed. Tracking new requests attached onto existing bug
reports which are closed doesn't work very well. ;o)
Next time I am scanning for xterm issues to investigate, I will not
find random comments/suggestions added to a closed bug, as I don't
look at closed bugs when looking for new work to do, as they're
well.... closed. ;o)
Feel free to open new bugs to track new requests though, and one of us
will review them next time we're updating xterm.
Thanks guys.


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I thought long and hard about my beliefs and philosophies...the journeys I've been on and the ones I hope are still to come.
Afer much soul searching and deliberation, I finally decided on this:
Before I die I want to tell my Mom, "You were wrong. My eyes did NOT stay like that! So there!
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I watched this disturbing video today, and many things came to my mind. Granted, the video is sensationalist and biased towards Christianity, and basically states that western civilization is irreversibly disappearing and being replaced by a predominantly Muslim population. But what worries me is not the decline of Christianity, but the potential disappearance of western secular humanism.
But what is secular humanism and why is it important? The Council for Secular Humanism describes it as a world view with the following elements and principles:
- A conviction that dogmas, ideologies and traditions, whether religious, political or social, must be weighed and tested by each individual and not simply accepted on faith.
- Commitment to the use of critical reason, factual evidence, and scientific methods of inquiry, rather than faith and mysticism, in seeking solutions to human problems and answers to important human questions.
- A primary concern with fulfillment, growth, and creativity for both the individual and humankind in general.
- A constant search for objective truth, with the understanding that new knowledge and experience constantly alter our imperfect perception of it.
- A concern for this life and a commitment to making it meaningful through better understanding of ourselves, our history, our intellectual and artistic achievements, and the outlooks of those who differ from us.
- A search for viable individual, social and political principles of ethical conduct, judging them on their ability to enhance human well-being and individual responsibility.
- A conviction that with reason, an open marketplace of ideas, good will, and tolerance, progress can be made in building a better world for ourselves and our children.
Secular Humanism has played a very important role in the advancement of science and the separation of church and state in many western societies. Keeping absolute morals and superstition away from legislation ensures equal rights for people regardless of how accepting the general population might be about their lifestyles and sexual orientation. It also keeps the more fundamentalist factions of society from imposing their views on others who might not share them.
So, and back to the issue, could we be moving towards some sort of apocalyptic post-secular western theocracy? It would appear so. Richard Dawkins made the very good analogy of comparing faith to a virus, and this seems to be the case today. Muslim families are reproducing much faster than western secular families, and they are indoctrinating their children into one of the most virulent dogmas today, a religion where doubt is forbidden, every non-Muslim is a heretic, and where apostasy is traditionally punished with death.
And if it wasn't bad enough, Muslim groups are pushing to include the Sharia Law in secular democracies and to forbid any criticism to their faith via lobbying in the United Nations. But can this be stopped? How did we even get to this stage? Both questions deserve to be addressed individually in separate posts.
A friend of mine sent me a good article that helps keep the issue in perspective: Do Muslims Have More Children Than Other Women in Western Europe?. Things might not be that bad after all.


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Tonight's Preview: Welcome to the Western Conference final. This is the Kelowna Rockets third straight appearance. The Rockets eliminated the Portland Winterhawks in six games last season and were eliminated in five games by the Winterhawks in 2014. The Kelowna Rockets and Seattle Thunderbirds are meeting in game one of a best of seven Western Conference Championship series. These two teams met in the WCC in 2003, with the Rockets winning in five games. One game in that series went to double overtime with the T-Birds Tyler Metcalfe winning it. These two teams last met in the post season in 2014. The Rockets eliminated the T-Birds in four straight games in a second round series. The Rockets have five (excluding injuries to Jackson Whistle and Nick Merkley) while the T-Birds have 7 players still on their roster from the 2014 playoff series. During the regular season, these two teams met four times with the home team winning all four games. Game one and two are in Kelowna tonight and tomorrow with games three and four in Seattle/Kent on Tuesday (April 26) and Wednesday (April 27). Game five is back in Kelowna Friday April 29th.
Looking Closer: The Rockets beat Seattle 7-4 and 5-2 while the T-Birds were a 6-0 winner and earned a 2-0 shutout win at ShoWare Center. Justin Kirkland (2+3=5) and Tyson Baillie (1+4=5) led the Rockets with 5 points in the four games during the regular season. Rourke Chartier played in only three games but found the back of the net three times. Michael Herringer was 1-2-0-0 in the seasonal series with a goals against average of 4.03 and a save percentage of .894. Mathew Barzal led the T-Birds attack with 7 points (4+3=7) in four games. Scott Eansor and Ethan Bear each chipped in with 6 points apiece. Both power plays were just average. The Rockets were just 2 for 13 while the T-Birds were 3 for 17.
Broadcasters Notebook: Michael Herringer was absolutely brilliant in a second round playoff series with Victoria. The 20 year-old goaltender (in hockey age he is still 19) had a sparkling goals against average of 2.29 and a save percentage of .927. In the four games Herringer won in round two, the Comox, BC residents goals against average was 1.97 with a save percentage of .937. ..These two teams just don't make many trades with one another. The last of significance was a one-for-one deal in November of 2005 when the Rockets dealt 20 year-old goalie Derek Yeomans to the T-Birds for 20 year-old defenceman Clayton Barthel. The two teams also made a deal in 2000 when the Rockets obtained Paul Hurd for a 4th and 6th round bantam pick…. Goaltender Michael Herringer has been named a game star in 7 of the 13 playoff games. Herringer has been the first star (2), the second star (3) and the third star (2)….10 of the Rockets 14 games in this year's playoffs have been decided by a single goal… The Rockets were involved in 8 – one goal games in last year's playoffs…The most memorable playoff series between the Rockets and T-Birds was in 2013 when Seattle won the first-three games games before the Rockets roared back with four straight victories. Five of those seven games that season went into overtime…The T-Birds team is built on the players drafted in the 2012 WHL bantam draft. Mathew Barzal (1st round), Keegan Kolesar (1st round) and Ethan Bear (2nd round) headline the list. The Rockets chose Nick Merkley in the 1st round in that draft, Joe Gtenby in the second round and Lucas Johansen in the 6th round. ..The Rockets are the only team from the four that competed at the 2015 Memorial Cup that are still alive in the playoffs. Quebec, Rimouski and Oshawa have all been eliminated.
Hot as a Pistol: Justin Kirkland has goals in four straight playoff games. The 19 year-old had six goals in a second round series win over Victoria…Kirkland has 16 career playoff goals…Rourke Chartier had 3+3=6 in the seven game series against Victoria including two goals in game five…Chartier has 24 career playoff goals…Tomas Soustal may be the biggest surprise in the 2016 post season. The second year forward has 5+6=11 points after recording just 4+2=6 in 19 playoff games in claiming the Ed Chynoweth Cup last season ….Tyson Baillie leads the team with not only 60 playoff games of experience, but also 26 goals and 60 career points. Baillie is the franchise leader in both goals and points in the WHL playoffs.
Incredible Comeback: It will go down as the greatest single game comeback in Kelowna Rockets playoff history. Tuesday night in Victoria, Justin Kirkland tied the game with a goal with .2 seconds left in regulation time and then Calvin Thurkauf scored at the 5:56 mark of overtime in a game seven 3-2 victory over the Victoria Royals. It marked the third straight game where the home team won, but the first time the Rockets won a playoff game (1-5) after trailing after 40 minutes. It also marked the first time in franchise history that the team was forced to play back-to-back game 7's in overtime after eliminating Kamloops in round one.


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Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry surprised us all when she admitted she'd already married fiance Javi Marroquin before he left for the Air Force, but that doesn't mean she's denying herself -- or her fans -- the big wedding. With her reunion with her husband coming up in just a few weeks, Kail has thrown herself into wedding planning, and letting more and more details leak out. The latest? It looks like Kailyn may have eight bridesmaids.
Eight!? Take a look at wedding statistics, and that's double the number of attendants the average bride has. If Javi has eight groomsmen to match, that will make for one ginormous wedding party. So has normal, down-to-earth Kail gone all bridezilla on us?
Not in the least. As her friend tweeted about the upcoming wedding for Kailyn and Javi:
holy crap there is 8 of us?!? #kailandjavisbigfatguatamalanwedding
Take note of that hashtag. Javi is Guatemalan, and in Central America they tend to have a "the more, the merrier" attitude about weddings. The more people you can get involved, the more people to offer blessings on the marriage.
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And in Kailyn's case, she often makes references to Javi's huge family that's welcomed her and Isaac with open arms. Imagine trying to leave one of them out of the wedding party? It could start World War III!
As a wedding photographer, I've found more often than not that women who have a swarm of bridesmaids aren't the divas they're made out to be. In fact, they're often the very opposite. They tend to be women who would rather make everyone else happy than draw a line in the sand and say, "Sorry, I'm just having X bridesmaids."
Girls like Kailyn who are willing to share the moment with a whole bunch of women are often just as easy (if not easier) to work with because they're not worried about someone stealing their show. They just want the people they love to enjoy themselves at their wedding!
And with the cool, down-to-earth kind of girl Kailyn seems to be, it sounds like she is going to have one crazy fun wedding!
What do you think of brides who have large wedding parties?
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Montgomery Votes to Scale Back Size of New Homes
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Montgomery County Council signed off on legislation yesterday aimed at shrinking the size of new homes to combat "mansionization" that has pitted neighbor against neighbor in many of the region's older communities.
The measure, approved 8 to 1, will apply to about 106,000 properties in neighborhoods that were planned before 1978, primarily inside the Capital Beltway. It will scale back the size of construction that replaces homes that are torn down and tighten height limits in some communities.
Council member Roger Berliner (D-Potomac-Bethesda), the chief sponsor, called the legislation a "meaningful but measured response" to the problem of oversized houses that dwarf homes in a neighborhood and affect privacy, sunshine and property values.
Berliner said it will "permit the more graceful transformation of our older neighborhoods while preserving the ability of homeowners to build large, beautiful homes."
The zoning legislation, which does not require the signature of County Executive Isiah Leggett (D), will not apply to the construction of single-story homes or to small-scale additions and renovations.
The guidelines reduce the size of homes by about 14 percent on small lots and by 20 percent on half-acre lots. Owners will still be able to build homes as big as 4,500 square feet on lots as large as 6,000 square feet. In some parts of the county, height limits will drop from 50 feet to 35 or 45 feet, depending on lot size. Heights are already limited to about 35 feet in denser, residential neighborhoods. Not counted in these calculations would be bay windows, open porches, chimneys and detached garages.
The measure will take effect in 140 days, applying to building permits filed after April 28.
Council member Michael Knapp (D-Upcounty), who cast the dissenting vote yesterday, said he is concerned about the potential effect on constituents in his area, where mansionization is not a pressing issue. He questioned the timing of the legislation in light of the bad economy and the housing market.
The average home sale price in Montgomery dropped 11 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, and the value of new homes for the first nine months of the year was the lowest since 1999.
"Right now, we have builders who are laying people off," Knapp said. "All this does is potentially stymie more building."
The measure expands on legislation the council passed three year ago, written by Berliner's predecessor, Howard Denis (R), that limited the height of new single-family homes. It follows similar efforts in Arlington County and in older communities nationwide.
Pressure on lawmakers to place limits on construction of larger houses began to intensify about a decade ago. That is when builders began to realize there was substantial money to be made if they tore down older houses in close-in neighborhoods and built larger, luxury residences on land whose value was rising as traffic was worsening. Buyers wanted updated houses closer to jobs, restaurants and shopping. In some parts of Bethesda, entire blocks were cleared out by builders who snapped up houses as they came on the market, tore them down and built bigger homes.
Raquel Montenegro, who represents the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, said the legislation could limit options for property owners.
Council member George Leventhal (D-At Large) spoke directly to residents who might be concerned about the effect on property rights, saying, "I assure you, you are still going to be able to build plenty big homes."
That is what worries Jim Humphrey, who heads the land use committee for the Montgomery County Civic Federation. After the vote yesterday, he said the legislation has loopholes that might loosen restrictions on home construction.
Humphrey said that county law had always included a detached garage in the calculation of the size of the house but that the new law excludes it, allowing the garage to cover more of the lot. "My primary concern is that we are heading in the opposite direction of where we expected the legislation to be going," he said.
Len Simon, a member of the Montgomery in-fill development task force and president of the Edgemoor community association, said he hopes the legislation "will end up with smaller houses in older neighborhoods that fit in better." The measure, he said, "is a change in the approach that got us to an incrementally better place."


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Review by Yudith Segev
April 25, 2015
On April 19th Shalene Hatton, ATR, MFT presented an inspiring workshop at the Ala Costa Center in Berkeley. The workshop was held in a pleasant place that provided the participants with nice open outdoor and indoor environments. Shalene shared the art of her school-based clients, seventy plus students ages eight to sixteen years from the Esther B. Clark School at the Children's Health Council in Palo Alto, who met in small groups once a week. Their artwork reflected creativity and imagination. Workshop participants were then guided by Shalene in a hands-on activity that triggered creativity.
Shalene mentioned two books on creativity that inspire her:
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Inspired by the #84 "iCar" in the Pixar movie "Cars", I made a pair of replicate skins. The skins are fit for both "corvette_dp_c" and "corvette_dp_d" cars.
Version 3 Main Updates:
Updated texture file names for the new naming rules.
Tuned the suit textures a little darker.
A clean installation for the new 1.0 car update is required if you have the previous version installed.
#84, 1984, the year the first Macintosh was introduced.
#76, I chose this number for 1976, the year Apple Computer was founded. Actually I find that I like this one better, for I have tested so many times to make the main color as close as Mac Pro.
Hope you like it : )
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Six home facelifts for less than $50
Is your house making a good first impression?
If the door and other areas around the front are looking like they need work, it could put off potential buyers, not to mention visitors, according to ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports.
But it's easy to upgrade your house's curb appeal without spending a bundle. Start by clearing away clutter, wash the windows and power-wash siding, if needed. ShopSmart asked home stagers (who prep properties to maximize sale prices), designers, color experts and real estate pros for the best under-$50 fixes that can make a big impact.
ShopSmart suggests the following ideas:
• Freshen up the front door: $40 or less. Go for the unexpected, says Debbie Zimmer, director of the Paint Quality Institute.
"A deep, almost eggplant purple works well with white or pale blue siding and on contemporary wood-stained homes," she says.
Another hue that she loves is yellow – think mustard or pale yellow, not school bus. "It complements classic red brick or painted siding," she says.
And red is a great choice for traditional white siding and black shutters. Think barn, not candy apple.
When picking door colors, consider your siding, roof and neighbors' homes to ensure a harmonious look. If you're going bold on your entryway, take a more muted approach on the garage door, especially if both face the street. That keeps the focus on the front door.
• Get a new mailbox and numbers: $10 and up. Bland or worn-out house numbers and mailboxes can be replaced easily to bring the front of your house back into focus. If the ones you have are functional but dated or mismatched, consider investing in a can of spray paint.
Unless it's dented, there's no need to replace a mailbox, says Rick Harris, a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker in Ashland, Ore.
DeAnna Radaj, a design pro based in Charlotte, N.C., painted her mailbox, house numbers and even the planters on her front porch. "I picked the color of the trim of the house – a warm brown – and went with a metallic paint that matched it," she says.
• Switch the doormat: $10 and up. You can use a doormat to add a pop of color to your entry, Zimmer says. But if you have a door in a bold hue, keep the house numbers, mailbox and doormat in a timeless style and stick with black, which won't compete with the color. Go for textured types that catch dirt from shoes.
• Refresh the hardware: $15 and up. If your hardware is in shoddy condition, replacements will make a huge difference. A new doorknob starts around $30; a kick plate ranges from $15 to $30, depending on the metal. Door knockers start around $13. Buy hardware that's in sync with the architectural style of your house.
• Lighten up: $15 to $50. Nothing warms up an entry and makes it feel welcoming like a few lights, especially once twilight falls. To brighten a porch, doorway and walkway, Radaj uses outdoor-use LED lights. ShopSmart's tests have shown that they instantly brighten, even in frigid temperatures, and can last for years. If you already have the fixture, it's just a matter of switching the bulb.
• Hide a shabby porch or stairs: $45 to $50 (stair runner or treads). If you haven't gotten around to painting your front porch or deck, try throwing an outdoor area rug over it. Plunk down a bench and some plants, and no one will notice. A runner made for outdoor use can disguise a not-so-pretty stairway.


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I wish the book's title would have been "Corporate Malfeasance" instead of "Corporate Conspiracies" due to the bad name that word "conspiracy" has with many of you (and most Americans). But that should not hide the facts behind this book. Don't let the title discount this book. 4.9 out of 5.0 stars on Amazon.
Here is my review on Amazon:
Belzer/Wayne take on in order - Politicians, Wall Street/Bankers, the Media, the Military-Industrial Complex, the Prison-Industrial Complex, Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural/Food, and Big Oil/Coal/Natural Gas. He finds corporations working for their profit (often excessive), taking advantage of people, flaunting laws, using lobbyists. Even one short section on 9/11 (in the media chapter). The American system (laisse-faire capitalism) sanctions such corporate behavior and that is a shame since the harm to people and/or the environment plays third fiddle to corporate profits.
All of this may seem fantastic and perhaps exaggerated. But I checked out his footnotes/websites and when the references were found, there was credible back-up, often multiple sources. However, several websites were "inactive" and I would suggest an errata/update sheet.
His language is rough at times.
This should be a wake-up call to much that is wrong with America today. The economic playing table has been tilted to big businesses and the rich increasingly for 4-5 decades now. I put links to plots to prove these points, but Amazon will only allow links to their own urls.
Recommend the book highly especially if you are one who trusts big business.
You've seen the plots before (that Amazon would not allow to be linked) that back up my consistent claim that the economic table has been increasingly tilted towards corporate profits, the top decile (10%) and CEO's. But here they are again (to assuage my back-up-my-points instincts):
This economic harm to the American bottom 90% (i.e.. most of Americans) is not the only outrage that this book brings out. If you are at all open to such facts, get and read this book. Then demand more accountability of corporations (and government as well).


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"In 1926 the Liberals had swallowed the Manitoban Progressives, wholly or in part, except for those who had return to their original home in the reviving Conservative party. To the digestion of these Progressives the party now addressed itself with adroitness and alacrity. [...] The Liberal-Progressives henceforth attended the Liberal caucus, although, having stipulated that they should maintain their identity, they also met separately. They did not, however, insist on being seated as a separate group, but allowed the Liberal whips to seat them in rows of seats sandwiched from front to rear between rows of Liberal members. The consequent fellowship of neighbourhood, of the whispered aside, of parliamentary jokes and confidences, greatly aided the process of digestion."
|King Campaigns in 1926.
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Although the recent euphoria has waned somewhat, the market surged upward this week on hopes that the nation's leading banks were turning a corner.
The sentiment was sparked by an internal memo from Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit released Tuesday.
"We are profitable through the first two months of 2009 and are having our best quarter-to-date performance since the third quarter of 2007," Pandit told employees.
From 'Fast Money':
Citigroup's Chairman Richard Parsons seconded this news in an interview with Reuters Thursday, saying that he had confidence in the "future viability and strength of a privately held Citi."
Bank of America's CEO Ken Lewis furthered the hope of a come back in the banking sector, saying that BofA had been profitable in the first two months of 2009 and would continue to be so throughout the year.
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Aesthetics aside, protecting the surface of your truck's bed will help eliminate scratches and dents from toolboxes, parts and even hogs that can lead to corrosion. You'll also save your nerves from the noise made from items banging around in the back of your pickup while you're headed down a bumpy road.
First in the field. From the original maker of the bed liner comes a helpful idea for adding storage to liners. The high-density, polyethylene Duraliner X/L features two covered storage boxes that are molded as part of the liner.
Positioned close to the tailgate for easy reach, the boxes feature approximately 2 cu. ft. of storage space.
The liner features antiskid floors, step-down corners and a ribbed floor design that reduces moisture buildup under the liner. A protective cushion keeps the liner from shifting in the bed and also reduces vibration and noise. The storage compartments can be locked for security. Price: $270. Circle 226.
The company also introduces the Cargo Pro. It is a 4-in.-deep tray that is as wide and as long as the truck bed. The tray is mounted on aluminum framework and features ball bearings that roll the tray out past the tailgate. The unit can hold 1,000 lbs., weighs 195 lbs. and retails for $600 to $800, depending on size. Contact Durakon Industries, Dept. FIN, 2101 N. Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446, 810/664-0850, www.durakon.com or circle 227.
Not just a cargo bar. The Loading Zone Cargo Gate, made of hardened plastic, nylon and aluminum, keeps cargo in its place with just a snap of a lock. No tools are required to mount the gate; tension holds it against the side rails of the bed. It comes with extra foot jacks so you can adjust the height of the unit to accommodate bed liners. Suggested retail price: $110. Contact Loading Zone, Dept. FIN, 3500 Western Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035, 847/926-0977, owww.loading zone.com or circle 228.


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Osborne: Cameron's surrender monkey
Here is a picture of George Osborne, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, and his Treasury advisers finalising their negotiating position for their first meeting tomorrow at the EU council of finance ministers -- ECOFIN, in the jargon.
The leading European countries -- by which I mean of course those European countries which are leading their citizens to disaster in a discredited and disintegrated currency union, in other words, France and Germany -- intend to use the meeting to push through new regulations on hedge funds.
Problem is, the regulations, in the way of EU regulations, are going to drive hedge funds out of EU countries and into places such as Switzerland, the Middle East and the Far East.
Obviously this doesn't bother France and Germany because they don't have much in the way of hedge fund industries. But Britain does: 80 percent of hedge funds in the EU are based in the City, where they generate more than £5bn a year in tax revenue.
Now, normally any regulations which would affect almost only one country, in this case the United Kingdom, would not be rushed through an ECOFIN meeting just minutes after a new British government has taken office. Normally an incoming government would be given time to study the form.
Indeed, British diplomats have for days been telling their counterparts in Paris and Berlin that Osborne and his team need more time. 'Non' and 'Nein' were the replies to that one. Sarkozy and Merkel want the regulations pushed through, and they intend to take advantage of the new boy's inexperience to get what they want.
Not that they need to push much. It has been clear since David Cameron and William Hague rolled over after the Lisbon Treaty was ratified last November that there was no desire among the Conservative leadership to fight to stop -- much less reverse -- the shift in powers from Westminster to Brussels. Cameron had promised the British people a referendum on Lisbon if and when he took office. He couldn't weasel out of the promise fast enough once the treaty was finally ratified.
One of the things in the treaty that is so poisonous is its extension of qualified majority voting -- a means by which Britain loses its veto in dozens of new areas. One of these areas is in ECOFIN in votes such as the one which will be held tomorrow on hedge fund regulation.
This is why Osborne has already let it be known he will have his arms up in surrender the moment he steps off the plane in the morning. He says he won't fight the proposal because he reckons he will be outvoted, so why bother fighting? Or as an unnamed source in the new government is saying: 'There is a majority in favour of the directive and we don't want to be in a position where we squander any negotiating capital we have for the future on an issue it doesn't appear we can win.'
Really? Here is a fact. If you surrender before you even get into the negotiating room, you're right, you can't win.
More to the point, negotiating capital is what you make it in any given situation. And the situation in Brussels at the moment is that Sarkozy has been shouting at Merkel that France will 'consider its position' in the single currency if she doesn't do as he says. That has been taken as a threat he would pull France out of the euro (gosh, and the papers reported that as though it would be a bad thing).
Merkel has been capitulating to the French, making her fellow countrymen increasingly furious at her government's behaviour -- or as the largest-circulation German paper, Bild, splashed across its front page last week: 'We are once again the schmucks of Europe!' Three of the finance ministers at the negotiating table, including the one in the chair, Salgado of Spain,. are leading economies which are insolvent.
Every minister in the room will be using all his fingers and toes to count up how much Greek gonna-default sovereign debt his own country's banks are holding (answer, in the case of France and Germany, vast billions). Every minister is worried that the eurozone crisis will throw all of the EU back into recession.
In other words, if any real fighting chancellor walked into that ECOFIN meeting tomorrow, he would recognise that fate had given him an excellent position on the battlefield. Just let off a few live rounds of 'No, No, No,' All he has to do is say Britain won't accept the interference and if the other finance ministers don't like it, he will see them at the European Court of Justice and they can all talk about it there. The enemy would scatter in confusion: France and Germany and their allies are in no position to regroup and return fire, not until this eurozone mess is sorted. And that won't be for years.
Unfortunately, British has no fighting chancellor. It has George Osborne. He's a Cameron Liberal Conservative. In other words, he won't fight.


text: I have been practicing along to the original '62 recording of Green Onions by Booker T. & the MG's (recorded without Donald "Duck" Dunn). The recording is in F. If you play this song, do you start on the 8th fret of the A string or the 1st fret of the E? One musician I asked said they just drop to E (obviously they do not have a tenor sax in the band). Anybody else do this?


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Club race at Vallelunga, in the BMW E3 DTM.
It may have been a good idea to do some practise runs in either the car on on the track. It may also have been wise to go with the medium tires instead of the softs, which were burned up after 5 laps.
I had to defend against stronger forces, but it was a lot of fun !
Henri, Mikey and me were on skype. Theirs are the voices you hear.
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Reviews for PC Matic are available on Amazon.com and ComplaintsList.com. Most of the reported reviews are negative; some people claim the program is a scam. Many users report that their computers slow down after they have used the program.
PC Matic is a computer program that claims to provide security against most modern threats and ensures peak performance for computers. Users can opt for a free download or the paid version of the software. As of May 2015, there is a 30-day trial for users who opt for the premium version. The program is developed and maintained by PC Pitstop LLC.


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Sudan 11 January 2009
Sixteen days since it began, the war on Gaza rages on. It's a war that does not exempt from its targets a child, a woman, or old man, or a school, a mosque or a house.
I am still following the news minute by minute to check on my family in Gaza; it is so hard to see a real war waged against your people, and you far away and can't do anything to help them.
Western media present it as a war against Hamas, yet what is happening on the ground is a war against civilian people. So far, more than 800 persons have been killed and at least 3,500 injured. Thirty-five percent are children and women. Mosques, United Nations-administered schools and houses are attacked, which means that no place is safe in Gaza.
All of my family are staying in one room. Expecting that a missile could attack them any moment, they prefer to die all together. My little brothers and sisters are very scared and don't sleep well and the bombing goes on day and night.
My pregnant sister, and she is due next week, and she is having a very hard time. My niece Basmala, three years old, is very scared as well, and when I talked to her she said: "I am afraid from the missile, it destroys our house, it killed my friends whom went with me to the kindergarten." Her friends were four-year-old Deema and three-and-a-half year old Ahmad who were attacked by an F-16 rocket while they were staying with their family at home. The rocket killed three other brothers, 13-year-old Sudqi, 12-year-old Ahmed and 15-year-old Muhammad. Their sister Alaa is 11 years old and lost her arm and their mother is in trauma. This is an example of a family that lives not far from my house. In addition, eight houses in my neighborhood were completely destroyed. This is why I am so worried about my family.
The day Israel began bombarding Gaza, an acquaintance of mine, Ayman, a 23-year-old from Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip, went to check on his fiance in Jabaliya refugee camp. He was having a cup of tea with his fiance when a rocket attacked the house and killed him.
I cannot express enough how dirty this war is, and the amount of destruction it has made. My family tells me that Gaza is completely different now. Israeli aircraft changed the whole Gaza Strip. This happens after a year and a half of closure, causing widespread shortages of basic commodities and fuel. My family has had no power or water for 15 days. Luckily, the telecommunication is still working, otherwise I would go crazy.
Hospitals in Gaza lack medical support; it reached a point where there injured are treated on the floor, as there are no more beds available. The morgues are filled to capacity with those who have been killed.
The UN Security Council called for ceasefire, but Israeli forces do not care. I wonder when the so-called international community will take real action to stop this war.
However, the people of Gaza are very pleased by all demonstrations going on in the world in solidarity with them, as they make them feel that they are not alone.
Palestinians are human beings, and they are asking for the protection and freedom enjoyed by other people in the world. They want to live peacefully, and move freely. Yet, they still need your prayers.
Originally from Gaza, Palestine, Mohammed Abu Asaker holds a BA in English from the Islamic University of Gaza and has attended leadership, management and peace trainings in the United States, Japan, Egypt and Palestine. He worked for three years with USAID sub-contractors in Gaza as a project coordinator and project manager. In 2002 Mohammed published a human rights report in The Palestinian Human Rights Monitor entitled, "Misfortunate Rafah: Destruction and Suffering Everywhere."
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In a town where you're considered rich just for having a watch... Where you'd be worshiped for having a TV... Two towns separated by violence and money... Both lacking one thing... Green... A place where an arm would be broken for a dollar... A place suffering of starvation... a place littered with trash... A town made of cardboard and a town made of wood... A town full of orphans and a town full of guilt... A place no one wants to live... But a place they will always call home... And a family they will always return to by the end of the day... The Green Success...
chairsniffa Oct 25, 2010
Hehehe its the shakespeare reading dakota fanning lyrics ain't it;)
AndrewT Aug 26, 2010
@chockslam haha thank you! I was trying to make it a quick read, so I ended up taking a lot of the unnecessary details out....
chockslam Aug 14, 2010
it's really awesome dude!!! i luv how u did it that it doesn't need a lot of details to please others...loving Long's attitude btw!!!!!!!!!
brycec Aug 10, 2010
@AndrewT You're welcome. As I think I told you before, I'm an avid reader, so I can pick out a few things. Also, even in my early college days I had to do proofreading. Besides, the more eyes reading your work before publication, the better it will be, when released. Alright, thanks.
AndrewT Aug 10, 2010
@brycec lol thanks! Even when I read the quotation I was like, "What's wrong with this?" it took me a couple reads before I realized it was missing a "to" lol, man, what would I do without you? ...I'll remember to put your name in the special thanks!
Happy_24_7 Aug 10, 2010
oooooooooooooo really awesome!!!!!!!!! keep it up buda bum bum bummmmm i'm lovin' it!


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Q:Who's your favourite teacher? Tell us your opinion and why you like them.
A: At my college life, I enjoyed the English class of Mss. Sushi. She used to make the whole class funny. And her accent is so clear to understand.
I liked her so much. So there's no doubt that she's my favourite teacher.
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A gang who stole more than £400,000 of designer goods from the mansion of former England captain John Terry have been jailed for nearly 28 years for a series of raids on luxury homes.
Judge Susan Tapping, sentencing at Kingston Crown Court, said the Terry burglary was part of a "carefully planned" series of raids on large luxury homes by a gang who are "experienced if not professional burglars".
She described it as "a very successful campaign" spanning seven burglaries in which £600,000 worth of goods were stolen.
They were carried out by four men, each with a long history of offending, who gave no reaction from the dock as they were sentenced to a total of 27 years and 11 months in prison.
Another "unidentified" suspect who was not in court was also involved, the judge said.
Terry's mansion in Oxshot, Surrey, was targeted in February after the player posted pictures from the slopes of the French Alps with his wife Toni, telling his 3.4 million Instagram followers that he was having a "great few days away skiing with the family".
The thieves took the chance to help themselves to property including designer handbags worth £126,00, more than £220,000 of jewellery and rare signed first edition Harry Potter books valued at £18,000.
The judge said: "It might have been a mistake to post a family photograph on social media to show that he was away on holiday. His home was deliberately targeted and the master bedroom suite was ransacked."
The judge said the thieves were "not content with the original haul" and so returned with an unidentified man "and an angle grinder, determined to get in the safe."
She said: "The noise woke the housekeeper and the alarm had been triggered."
Darren Eastaugh, 30, Joshua Sumer, 27, Roy Head, 28, and Oliver Hart, 25, have pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit burglary between February 1 and March 27 this year. The burglaries took place in Surrey and Sussex.
Eastaugh, of Bedfont, London, was sentenced to seven years and three months, Sumer, of Havant, Portsmouth, was sentenced eight years, Head, of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, was jailed for seven years and four months and Hart, also of Walton-on-Thames, was jailed for five years and four months.
A fifth man, Kye Hardy-King, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of handling stolen goods when some of the property was found at his home. He was given a 12-month sentence, suspended for 12 months, a two-month curfew and a rehabilitation requirement.


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You can pick up an application form at your local post office, passport office or download an application form from www.pptc.gc.ca. You will need an original birth certificate in order to apply for a passport. For Thailand participants, if your passport expires less than six months from the date of the trip, you will need to apply for a new one before traveling to Thailand.
Do you offer a Spring Break program?
We do have a public trip happening this march in the Dominican Republic!
If those dates don't work for you, and you have a group of 12 or more people interested, we can help you organize a private trip to Mexico, Haiti, or the Dominican Republic. Please read the Private trips section for your next step in this direction.
How do you choose who gets to go on Live Different Build?
It's quite simple, really: APPLY! Everyone who has ever applied for Live Different Build has been able to join us, provided they still wanted to come and that they were able to pay all their fees on time. Our public trips are filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you apply late, there may not be space available on your trip of choice.
Can families participate together in Live Different Build?
If your children are younger than 14, please contact our office for special arrangements. Unless otherwise requested, we will keep children on the same team as parent(s) so that you are able to have this amazing experience together. Children younger than 14 are required to stay on the same team as their parent and/or adult guardian.
What will I be doing during a Live Different Build?
Every day is an adventure! For those of you who cope best with a structured, up-to-the minute planned schedule, get ready to have your world stretched just a little bit! Working in a different culture is an adventure in itself. Things don't always go as planned, so be prepared for last minute changes, delays, weather complications and so on. However, here is what you can expect: to take part in a building project that provides a school for the community or homes for families, and sometimes even helping out with children's homes and other community opportunities. Anything else is a surprise! Many times when we go into a community we begin to see other needs as well, and it's pretty cool to make some last-minute changes in the schedule in order to help where we can. Many times the diversions end up being the highlight of the week!
Will we have opportunities for adventures or is it all work?
Although you will be working very hard, we also make sure you have opportunities to participate in some fun activities. The specific project location will determine what extra-curricular activities are available.
Do I need to speak another language?
No, but it sure helps! The official language of both Dominican Republic and Mexico is Spanish. In Dominican Republic and Haiti, the Haitian communities also speak Creole, a French/African-based language. If you speak French, you will be able to communicate fairly well with Haitians, so pay attention in French class! It's always great to try to brush up on some useful Spanish phrases. For Mexico, it's Español all the way! For Thailand, obviously it's Thai! We always have translators available at each location, and we do our best to give our volunteers many opportunities to communicate with the people that they are working with.
What supplies do I need to bring with me?
We will provide all of the building supplies, but we do ask that you bring your own work gloves (two pairs), have proper footwear (such as work boots or running shoes) and a hat. A specific packing list will be provided for each trip.
Can I bring gifts for the local people?
When we host volunteers in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Haiti, we are always amazed at the generous hearts of those who come to work with us. Many volunteers bring donations with them in hopes of being able to give them directly to those they meet on their trip. After years of working in various communities and countries, we have unfortunately seen this create many problems.
Instead, we want to inform and inspire our volunteers with the many valuable ways that Live Different already has in place to enable them to make a contribution to the communities we work in. Learn more about how Live Different handles aid and donations.
Do I need a passport to participate in a Live Different Build?
Yes. A valid passport is mandatory for all Live Different Builds destinations. Don't worry if you don't have a passport at the time of applying. You can notify us of your passport number and expiry date when you receive it. Please let us know if you hold a passport from a country other than Canada. If you don't currently have a passport, be sure to apply for it as soon as possible to avoid any delays.
Do I need a travel visa?
If you hold a Canadian passport, you do not need a travel visa to participate in a Live Different Build. If you hold a passport from another country, it is your responsibility to ensure you have met all of the requirements for entry into the country you are visiting, and for some countries this may include a visitor's visa.
What if I have dietary restrictions or I am a vegetarian/vegan?
We do our best to accommodate to all dietary restrictions, although when traveling in a foreign country this can sometimes be complicated. It is recommended that if you have a dietary restriction to note it when your registering, and to bring other food options with you in case we cannot always meet your requirements. Vegetarians: the types of proteins that are provided in our destinations are beans, eggs and cheese. Feel free to bring you own snacks, but there will be options to purchase more at a convenience store at your destination.
What is the food like on a Live Different Build?
The food is delicious at each of our destinations! In Dominican Republic, our resort often provides us with delicious buffet-style meals. In Mexico, we hire a cook who makes the best Mexican food (tacos, fajitas, etc.) that you have ever had in your life! Breakfast in Mexico is quite normal and we pack a lunch (usually sandwiches and snacks) for the work site each day. While in Thailand, you do not need to be a "chop stick handler extraordinaire" because most Thais actually eat with a fork and spoon. We eat a variety of Thai and Western food while traveling there. In Haiti, the food is very flavorful as well: breakfast is freshly baked pastries and dinners are an evening adventure.
How can I contact my family during a Live Different Build?
All ground staff have cell phones. There are landlines and access to WiFi in all of our locations. Staying connected is easy!
Can I get community/volunteer hours for school?
Yes, once your Live Different Build has ended, please contact our office and we will be sure to send you a letter with your volunteer hours. You may also bring your own form from your school.
Can I apply to be a leader on a Live Different Build?
We do not accept applications for leadership on our Live Different Build projects. Leaders are our staff members or individuals closely associated with Live Different and have been appointed by Live Different to be in a position of leadership.
What is the Live Different Build Summer Internship Program?
This program is offered in Dominican Republic and Mexico only. The deadline is earlier than the normal deadline for registrations: January 15th of each year for the following summer. This program gives you an opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a great learning environment and help fight poverty at the same time. Registrants must be willing to participate for the entire program, which lasts approximately one month. Space is limited, so apply early!
Can I fly directly to the Live Different Build destination from my own city?
Yes, we ask for all of our Live Different Builds that our volunteers fly directly to the destination location. We ask that for our Mexico, our volunteers fly into San Diego, CA, for Dominican Republic, our volunteers fly into Puerto Plata, for Haiti, our volunteers fly into Cap Haitien, and for Thailand, our volunteers fly into Chiang Mai, Thailand. Please see the individual projects for more details.
Who will pick me up at the airport when I arrive?
A Live Different representative will be waiting outside of the arrivals area with a Live Different sign and/or wearing a Live Different t-shirt. We do require that your flight details be emailed to us ahead of time. Please forward the official itinerary that the airlines sends you to avoid any typos.
How do I get to the departure location from my hometown?
You can walk, drive, sail, fly, take the bus, subway or the train, depending on which area of Canada you live in. If you are flying to Puerto Plata (POP) for our Dominican or Haiti Live Different Builds or San Diego (SAN) for our Mexican Live Different Builds, we provide complimentary airport shuttles to and from the airport. Travel arrangements to our departure point and all associated costs with this portion are the responsibility of the volunteer and are not included in the cost of the Live Different Build.
What security measures are in place?
The safety of our volunteers is our number one priority. For this reason we have a security team whose job is to stay up all night and be on call in case of a problem (or in the event that someone tries to sneak out!). No Live Different Build volunteer, whether adult or student, will be permitted to venture anywhere alone, day or night. We do our best to make sure all of our destinations are in safe areas.
Why do I need a criminal record check and how do I get one?
We want Live Different Builds to be safe for all of our volunteers, and this is why we require a criminal record check from all adults 18 years and older. If you need to discuss your criminal record check with us, please feel free to contact our office. To apply for a criminal record check, you must visit the police station in the city or town in which you live.
Do I need Overseas Health Insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory for all of our volunteers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance. If you need to purchase Emergency Medical Travel Insurance, please visit www.insuremytrip.ca.
Do I need any special immunizations?
It is recommended that you visit your family physician or travel clinic as soon as you know you are volunteering in Live Different Build to ensure all immunizations are up to date. For more information on immunizations, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada.
What about Malaria and other diseases?
There have been no cases of malaria reported from the areas we are working in. The Health Agency of Canada recommends a good insect repellent with a high concentration of DEET (30%). Good hand washing is important. It is recommended that you carry hand sanitizer. Once again, please discuss your options with your family physician.
Will I need extra spending money?
It is recommended that you bring some spending money – depending on how much you like to shop! There will be opportunities to go shopping for souvenirs or to take part in some extra fun activities with a professional tour guide, get your hair braided, and so on. You may also get the munchies at the airport while waiting for your flight. Please note that volunteers are responsible for their own meals while traveling to and from their destination. In Mexico, the bus will stop at places where there will be a variety of food choices to accommodate different meal requirements. The most widely accepted currency in the places we travel is USD cash. Feel free to bring cash or travelers 'cheques. While in the country of your destination there are places where you can cash your travelers' cheques or bank machines where you can get more money.
How can I raise money for my Live Different Build?
There are so many great fundraising ideas out there! We have included some ideas under the fund raising section. Talk to everyone you know: family members, friends and local businesses. Let them know how they can be involved in a great project and get a tax receipt too!
Where will we be staying while in Dominican Republic?
We are staying at Sosua By The Sea Resort. www.sousabythesea.com
Where will we be staying while in Mexico?
The accommodation location varies, based on the number of participants and time of year. You will be staying in either a dorm-style building with big rooms: one for girls and another for guys. Or you could be staying at our Live Different compound. We have a few houses on location and a trailer. We can host up to 50 people there and love setting up some fun camp fires at night. Each site has hot showers, flushing toilets, and electricity. Meals are provided on-site and lunches will be brought to the work site.
Where will we be staying in Thailand?
There are many guest houses throughout Thailand, similar to our Canadian bed and breakfast facilities. The exact location of the guest house we will be using has not been determined at this time.
Where will we be staying in Haiti?
We are staying at Residence Royale in Cap Haitien, Haiti.
Do I have to share a room with other people?
In Dominican Republic, students share a room with up to three other students of the same gender. Married adults volunteering in Live Different Builds together will have a private room. Single adults will be allocated to a room with one other adults of the same gender. Everyone has the option of paying for a private room. Costs associated with a private room are subject to change, depending on resort prices.
In Mexico, accommodations and the number of people per room will vary. In Thailand or Haiti, the number of people per room will also vary. For all three of these destinations, there are no options for private rooms.
Will there be a real bathroom?
Bathrooms are available on all projects.
Will I have access to safe drinking water?
Yes, purified water will be available for you at all times. You can fill up water bottles to take with you during the day and we will have a steady supply of drinking water on the work site. You'll discover just how much water you are capable of drinking because we'll make sure you drink a lot of it!
Don't I need special skills to build houses and schools?
No, we will provide on-the-job training. The work we get you to do is quite simple and straightforward. We leave the complicated stuff to the pros. However, you will be working hard!
I have special skills.
If you are a doctor, a nurse, a carpenter, a brick layer or a candlestick maker, I am sure we can find some way to put you to work!
How do I Register?
Are you a government agency?
Live Different is not a government agency, nor are we supported by any Canadian Government funding or projects. However, Live Different is a charitable organization registered with the Government of Canada. Our registration number is 86123 2890 RR0001.
Do you issue charitable donation tax receipts?
Yes, Live Different Builds is a charitable program, and we can issue tax receipts for donations towards a Live Different Builds projects. Donations made on Live Different's website and fundraising pages will receive tax receipts. For offline donations sent in by mail, please use a donation log form, call our office for more details.
All tax receipts are mailed or emailed out in February following the year that the donation was made.
What makes you qualified to bring teenagers to a foreign country?
Live Different's Build program has been changing lives since 2005. Each year, we bring hundreds of teenagers and adults to one of our four locations around around the world, and each year our volunteers return home with amazing stories to tell of how they were a part of something that is changing lives.
Many of our staff members and leaders have worked with youth and young adults for many years prior to Live Different Builds and have many combined years of experience in dealing with most of the issues that arise.


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Catholic Intention Connect
This prayer is designed to apply Jesus' teachings on prayer and the power of collective prayer in a very practical way. Joined together with the love of Christ, we focus our prayers on the specific goals of global health, harmony, and social justice.
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
– Mark 11:24
The Prayer
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
It has been said that when we change the way we look at the world, — the world we look at changes.
Welcome to this Catholic meditation on the power of God's love.
Take a few deep breaths and relax your body. As you inhale, imagine the air you are breathing as the life force of the Holy Spirit, filling your heart with a bright light. As you exhale, feel this light spread through every cell of your body, every molecule, and every atom. Feel your body and soul become infused, become one with the divine creative energy of God. Christ's prayer now becomes realized: that we are all One in the Father. Let this awareness deepen with each breath.
United in prayer and faith in the Holy Spirit, I now recognize the intimate and loving presence of Christ as the very essence of my being. This intimacy allows me to look at our world, the "new earth," through Christ's eyes. Through these eyes of love, I see the Divine in all creation.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
As stated in the gospel of Mark, 11:24, "Anything you pray for and ask, believe that you will receive it and it will be done for you." I believe that it is God's desire for us to live in a peaceful and healthy world. With full faith and confidence in God, the Source of all love, I join my prayer partners and ask for a world of compassionate and loving leaders. I believe we are now receiving those leaders who are willing to be guided by divine wisdom and compassion. In Jesus' name, they are now rising…rising to respond to God's love, to our love, thus, jointly, our love transforms the world.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
I pray for the loving presence of Christ to strengthen me and my prayer partners. We have chosen to promote love and compassion on both personal and planetary levels.
In the body of Christ, we are unified as one enormous force of love, wisdom and compassion.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Joined with Christ, we acknowledge that all the leaders of the world are also one in the Father, as the Father is one with them. We envision the love of Christ as a beam of light and we see that love entering their willing hearts. As one with the divine, their hearts, minds and souls are now opened vessels, filled with divine wisdom, love and compassion for all humanity and every sentient being. In faith and thanksgiving, we see that our leaders are creating a peaceful, just society and healthy world. All is in divine order.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
We know that the world's economic leaders, whose decisions influence our environment and our future, are unified within the Sacred Heart of Christ. We see the Holy Spirit enter and energize their willing hearts with the gifts of wisdom, love and compassion. In faith and thanksgiving, we know that our business leaders are now guided…guided to make decisions that that are aligned with the divine creation. Their actions now ensure a world of pure water, clean air, and vibrant nutrients to sustain God's holy creation. All is well.
Praise God from whom all blessing flow
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Thank you for your presence and love.
Thank you for all your countless blessings.
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Well, now that the flooring is done in our kitchen it is on to the next step.
For a couple of years now we've had a double oven sitting in our garage--given to us by some friends who were replacing theirs before a move. The current one still worked they just upgraded to stainless steel. Hubby helped them replace it and so they gave him the old one.
Now it is time to really figure out where and how that will be going into our kitchen.
But first a little mock up of it so that we can make sure it will really fit where we want it AND it won't cause problems with flow, etc. The fridge is on the right of the doorway along with the current stove and fridge and cabinets. To the left of this is the dining area and into the living room.
We've had it set up like this for a week or so and it appears it is going to be AWESOME!!
Double oven on the left with cupboards above and below 2 drawers for pans. On the right side will be a cupboard above and drawers below--basically a little counter space for the phone.
Can't wait! Hubby has a bunch of the wood already, so maybe it'll start coming together here in the next couple of weeks. Maybe...


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But this is how much corn pudding I wish I were eating today:
And when you make this corn pudding, you will wish that you also owned 54 ramekins that you could fill up with corn pudding and eat in one day. Or give to 54 friends. If you have 54 friends. Which I don't, because I spend too much time at home, photoshopping ramekins.
And if you're wondering if I actually sat here and counted all those ramekins, then I'm wondering how much time you really think I have. Because seriously, what a waste of time, to sit around counting photoshopped ramekins. The actual act of photoshopping ramekins, however, is meaningful, productive, and satisfying, and that is why I am not ashamed to say that I stay home and photoshop ramekins.
If you're wondering why this corn pudding is so delicious that I could eat 54 ramekins of it, well, the secret is heavy cream. Lots of it. Eek. You probably won't believe it, but I actually winced a little as I poured the cream into the custard. And poured. And poured. And poured. You can substitute half & half for the heavy cream, and it's almost as good. And the advantage of that would be nothing. So go ahead and pick up a quart of heavy cream next time you're at the store, because you WILL be doubling the recipe, because everyone will eat ALL of it, and you WILL want more.
And if you're wondering what other amazing photoshop skills I have, I can tell you that this is the limit of my talent. Duplicating objects and pasting them all over the place is about all I can do. See below.
It's a valuable skill. I think you'll agree. So if you have a little extra time, I could teach you how to do this, or you could just make corn pudding, depending on which skill is more important to you.
Corn Pudding
~Adapted from Emeril Lagasse (Original recipe is confusing; the directions are a little unclear. I also made a few substitutions/changes.)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half & half)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Havarti or cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish ( or lots of ramekins) and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the corn, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne, and cook, stirring, until just tender and starting to turn golden, 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Make the custard. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, thyme, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until frothy.
Put half of the corn mixture in a food processor with a little of the custard and blend until smooth.
Add the pureed corn and whole corn mixtures and the cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions and whisk to combine. Pour into the prepared dish and bake until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If using ramekins, watch carefully, as they will cook in about 30-40 minutes.)
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.