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Sophie Gilliat-Ray
This article is one of a series on Muslim civil society in Britain.
The number of Muslim chaplains in Britain has grown dramatically over the last ten years, and there are now estimated to be between 400 and 450 in the UK. This growth is the result both of increasing demand among Muslims and an emerging supply of British-born, British-educated religious leaders. Today, Muslim chaplaincy has the potential to provide answers to questions about the place the Islamic tradition in Britain today.
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The chaplaincy profession has distinctive historical and religious roots within the Christian tradition. Christian chaplains have been employed in the military, in hospitals, in prisons, and in universities for centuries. In contrast, there is no tradition of institutionalised chaplaincy in Islam. Although there is an implicit theology that supports and encourages what might be called 'pastoral care', the Islamic tradition has not followed the same trajectory of developing a professional ministry in which the pastoral role is central. In light of this, the emergence of professional Muslim chaplains in Britain is a relatively novel development, but one that indicates how Muslims and the Islamic tradition can become embedded within, and can contribute to, public life and human flourishing in a new context.
Irrespective of religious tradition, the work of a chaplain is by definition carried out 'behind closed doors' for much of the time. As chaplains counsel university students, comfort bed-ridden patients and their families, or try to bring hope to prisoners serving long sentences, research has shown that chaplains often have a vital role to play in supporting relationships, both human and divine, within and beyond their institutions. This article explores the growth and significance of the increasing number of Muslim chaplains in contemporary Britain.[1] A small team of researchers that included myself along with Professor Stephen Pattison (Birmingham University) and Maulana Dr Mansur Ali (also at Cardiff University) tried to find out who becomes a Muslim chaplain in Britain today, and why? What kind of background and qualifications do chaplains bring to their work? We also wanted to know how chaplains spend their time, by mapping their day to day practices.
"An important driver of the growth in Muslim chaplaincy has been the growing availability of British-born, British-trained Islamic religious scholars."
During the course of our research, it was clear that Muslim chaplains have to negotiate a number of political realms. For example, they have been profoundly affected by the 'Preventing Violent Extremism' agenda (especially in the prison service), but they also have to navigate the internal politics of their own institutions and the broader professional chaplaincy community. So, our research also explored the broader contextual and political factors that have shaped the emerging role of 'Muslim chaplain'.
We estimated that there are around 400-450 Muslim chaplains in Britain today. Within this number, about one quarter are full-time, with the rest being part-time, sessional, or voluntary. Muslim chaplains can be both men and women, and they now work in a broad range of public institutions, from prisons to police stations. Some are qualified Islamic religious professionals (carrying the title 'imam' or 'alim), while others have come into the role via secular professional work such as counselling or teaching.
The dramatic rise in the number of Muslims employed as chaplains in Britain since the early 2000s has been driven by a range of contextual factors. These include straightforward demographics, so that, for example, Muslim prisoners now comprise about 12 per cent of the prison population, in contrast to the broader population where Muslims constitute just 5 per cent. Today, about half the live births in cities such as Bradford are to Muslim parents. Consequently, prisons and NHS hospitals have been among the most responsive public sector institutions to consider the implications of these changes for religious and spiritual care provision via chaplaincy services. But in more recent times, a number of universities, airports, magistrates' courts, shopping centres, and leisure attractions in the UK have made provision for the appointment of a part-time or voluntary Muslim chaplain.
Alongside changing demographics, another driver of this increasing recruitment has been the growing availability of British-born, British-trained Islamic religious scholars able to take up the new positions. The graduates of some of the Islamic seminaries established in Britain in the 1970s and 1980s have been well-placed to act as chaplains, since alongside their religious knowledge they often speak good English and a range of community languages.
By now, there are some Muslim chaplains who have been in their posts for well over a decade, and in some cases, they have risen through various staff grades to become the senior chaplain and overall manager of chaplaincy services in their institution. Elsewhere, I have documented the transition from part-time 'Visiting Minister' to 'Muslim Chaplain' in more depth.[2] But what is especially notable about the growth and professional maturation of Muslim chaplains is their ability to 'translate' not only across linguistic boundaries, but also across the boundaries of culture, ethnicity, and religion as well.
For example, Muslim communities in Britain are characterised by a great deal of internal diversity. This includes widely different approaches to law, practice, ethics, and textual interpretation. There are a range of Islamic 'schools of thought' to be found in Britain today. But Muslim chaplains have to be able to work within and across these different 'schools of thought', and respect clients' different approaches to Islamic law (shari'ah). And so the ability to negotiate a place for the practice of Islam – in all its diversity – within multi-faith, secular public institutions, requires a skill in the contextualisation of the Islamic tradition that is rare to find in mosques and other community settings.
"Many Muslim chaplains have acquired a level of social 'capital' that means they can bring a peaceful resolution to situations – in ways that would not be likely for any other member of staff."
Meanwhile, working within multi-faith chaplaincy 'teams', Muslim chaplains have become important carriers of knowledge about how to live and work in a multi-faith society more broadly. As a consequence of their chaplaincy work, Muslim chaplains have learnt to see their tradition from the outside, as it were. As one prison chaplain told us:
I think we all play an important part …. we're these pieces of the jigsaw. A Jewish piece, a Hindu piece, a Sikh, a Christian … a Quaker, you know. And to collect all these pieces….actually created a picture called the Chaplaincy.
Not surprisingly, chaplaincy departments in Britain are now sites of intensive inter-religious encounter and dialogue. Although there are inevitable contests about practical issues, such as worship spaces, resources, or staffing, Muslim chaplains have nevertheless learnt to negotiate a place for the practice of Islam in their institutions, and have often forged enduring relationships with staff right across the institution.
The quality of these relationships was most evident in our research when it came to the accounts we were given that reveal the crucial 'troubleshooting' role that Muslim chaplains can sometimes have in the face of tragedies, catastrophic institutional failures, or sudden emergencies. When disaster strikes, it is clear that many Muslim chaplains have acquired a level of personal and social 'capital' that means they can bring a peaceful and satisfactory resolution to the situation – in ways that would not be likely for any other member of staff.
This acquired understanding of how to work in multi-faith, secular public institutions, with all that this implies in terms of current legislation around equality and diversity, client-centred care, non-judgemental counselling, and pragmatic approaches to the practice of Islam in public settings, means that Muslim chaplains have potentially become an extremely valuable resource, not only for the wider Muslim population in Britain, but also for society at large. Within the figure of the experienced Muslim chaplain, we find a person who has acquired a set of skills and developed a range of personal qualities that poses a challenge to, but also provides some answers to, questions about the place of Muslims and the Islamic tradition in Britain today.
Sophie Gilliat-Ray is Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK at Cardiff University. She was the Principal Investigator for the research upon which this article is based, funded by the AHRC/ESRC (the co-investigator was Professor Stephen Pattison, Birmingham University, and the Research Fellow was Maulana Dr Mansur Ali, currently Jameel Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Cardiff). Their book, Understanding Muslim Chaplaincy, was published by Ashgate in October 2013. Further details about the Islam-UK Centre can be found at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/islamukcentre
[1] The study was based on an AHRC/ESRC 'Religion and Society' large grant (2008-2011).
[2] Gilliat-Ray, Sophie, 'From "visiting minister" to "Muslim chaplain": the growth of Muslim chaplaincy in Britain, 1970-2007', in Barker, E. (ed.), The Centrality of Religion in Social Life: essays in honour of James A. Beckford (Aldershot: Ashgate, 2008), pp. 145-160.


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It seems finally the Sony games maker realise that they need to stop their customer from switching to other brand like for example Apple. Now Sony has released a new ad for their PSP gaming system and it takes aim squarely at Apple's iPhone and iOS gaming. According to the latest PSP spoke skid Marcus Rivers said, "That [iPhone] ain't built for big boy games", as reveal to a goofy looking guy playing 'Lame Castle ' and say that's was built for texting your grandma and calling your girl.
Marcus Rivers has shown off a few older $9.99 catalog titles and even calls the goofy guy to drive home the $9.99 price point before hitting the tag line: "step your game up."
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I just finished a painting/mixed media that I've been working on for a couple of years, a bit doodling here and there. I could never make up my mind if I liked it or not, and I still can't... I do love my white birds that appear a lot in my art, and I love bumble bees. These "B52" size bumblers somehow fly by divine grace. :-D Monarch butterflies are so pretty so I had to have one in there too, and a heart on the tree because everyone knows that trees have heart. There's an inspirational saying on the trunk that goes: "Sow the seed of Love, and you will be rewarded with the most incredible feeling of love dancing in your heart." Those pearls of wisdom are by my spiritual inspiration Maharaji, wopg.org The ultimate law is love, and everything in nature goes by that law (even predators.) Maybe we're taking a page from them? Things may be getting worse, but REALLY, they are getting better! My cup is definitely half full... :)
Below is an older painting but also with lots of detail. I don't recall posting this one, but I had a similar painting, a larger one that sold for good money! This is inspired by Island art, especially Haitian. I love using the bright colors with the turquoises and the pinks. Wear sunglasses while viewing!
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A second brother of mine has tested and I have his ethnicity results to go along with the ethnicity results of another brother and myself reported on earlier.
Myself Brother 1 Brother 2 % Region
99.9% 99.8% 100% European
98.5% 97.2% 99.6% Northern European
54.2% 47.3% 58.7% British and Irish
14.4% 20.9% 21.2% French and German
2.0% 1.0% 2.9% Scandinavian
27.9% 28.0% 16.7% Broadly Northern European
0.3% 0.9% Southern European
less than 0.1% Italian
0.3% 0.8% Broadly Southern European
0.2% 0.2% Ashkenazi
0.8% 1.5% 0.4% Broadly European
0.1% 0.1% Oceanian
less than 0.1% less than 0.1% North African and Middle East
Less than 0.1% Sub saharan Africa
0.1% 0.1% less than 0.1% Unassigned
This brother is 99.6% Northern European, 100% European. He doesn't show any of the miniscule amounts that myself and brother 1 show. Interesting but the variety of English genes that make up my family lines is considerably different perhaps from others. I have five waves of immigration from England over a period of slightly less than 100 years from 5 distinct areas.
1818 - Bewcastle, Cumberland
1832 - Etton, East Riding of Yorkshire
1850 - Bishops Nympton, Devon and Selworthy Somerset
1908 - Birmingham, England and Bermondsey, Surrey
- Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire and Rugeley, Staffordshire
1913 - Upper Clatford, Hampshire and Turnworth, Dorset
- Enford, Wiltshire and Kimpton, Hampshire
Although this may not appear to be remarkably different considering the size of England most of my ancestors came from small villages dating back in their family lines hundreds of years. Only Birmingham and Bermondsey, Surrey are large metropolitan areas.
Already I can tell with this third mentioned tester at 23 and Me and the fifth one of my siblings to test their autosomal (and other) DNA, that the percentages that we each received from our four grandparents was exceedingly different. Our matches tend to be extreme in terms of how much with most of us being quite different from each other. Phasing of my parent's DNA is the intent of doing all this testing and we are about to begin now working on that. We had started using the FT DNA data but now with several sets from 23 and Me we will proceed.
The next batch of testing is to do at least one sibling at AncestryDNA (I am already there) and perhaps two if I can find a second one willing to do that.
My understanding is that the Ethnic Percentages from 23 and Me tend to be the best picture of our ethnicity. Knowing each one of my siblings I had already formed an opinion on which grandparent that they most resembled and eventually I may take a crack at our grandparent's phased DNA as well. That will require some assistance from cousins and we do not have any first cousins and few second cousins and half-second cousins on both sides of our families. There are a number of third cousins and these will be the ones that I will have to rely on to work on the grandparents. We will see how far I progress with that!
But I do wonder what happened to the minute amounts of southern Europe including Italian, Sardinian, the Middle East and North African found in the rest of us? This latest result is 99.6% Northern European with the 0.4% being broadly European. The lack of this in the one set of results does give me the notion that this one brother received a larger portion of DNA from our maternal grandfather's mother than is perhaps the usual split. Waiting for the matches now to see if this bears out in matches. I think if I could have tested my father I would have found that he too was predominantly Northern European and it is just the Devon/Somerset ancestors that are giving us the southern European/Middle East/North African results.


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Until a couple of years ago I was never into the social media scene. Hell, anyone who's met me knows I'm as social as a brick but despite this I'm stoked about the news from Kickstarter and Double Fine.
Tim Schafer, an innovator behind such projects as The Secret of Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango and Brutal Legend, reached out to the crowdfunding site to get his next game off the ground.
Publishers weren't keen on his idea to revive the point and click genre for which Schafer is best known however fans had a different opinion. He was looking for $400,000 to start Double Fine Adventure but managed to pull in a whopping $3.3 million.
The success of his campaign has captured the attention of fellow developers and now teams looking to revitalize such franchises as Leisure Suit Larry, Wasteland and Shadowrun have hit the site in hopes of making their next project a reality.
If you are unfamiliar with Kickstarter it is a website where someone with an idea posts and if you like it, you can back it financially. More than just games, the site reaches out for movies, documentaries, inventions and more. Those who are successful might even opt to put a percentage of the finished projects profits back into crowdfunding while others roll around in a Scrooge McDuck style money pit.
Personally, I think Kickstarter is a cool concept because it allows you to become more than just a gaming consumer; now you are a part of the game (literally in some cases, see the $2,500 pledge here http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/355932838/crowdsourced-hardcore-tactical-shooter).
Despite some truly horrible sounding ideas and the obvious flaws of potentially overfunding or not delivering/performing, what do you think about Kickstarter? Do you see its potential as a viable way to keep new games on the horizon in a shrinking market of developers?
Note: original story was found here http://mashable.com/2012/04/15/retro-games-kickstarter/. Check it out.


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This is an amazing short story about a man who decided to quit his job, relationship and spirituality, but before it, he asked for advice from God.
"I woke up one day and went through it as usual, when I felt the sudden urge to quit everything – my job, my relationship and my spirituality. Before that, I went to have a final talk with God, and asked him if he can give me at least one reason why not to quit it all."
"Look around you," God said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" I said "Yes. When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."
I continued: "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But, I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit. Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
Then God asked: "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others," he added. "The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will come. You will rise high".
"How high should I Rise?" I asked him, and God replied: "How high will the bamboo rise?"
Confused, I answered: "As high as it can?" and God said: "Yes. Give Me glory by rising as high as you can."
After this unusual conversation I went home and wrote this story to let you know that God loves you and will never quit on you, so you must never give up – instead, you need to rise as high as you can!"


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DescriptionGreed Corp. is a turn-based digital board game where players must harvest the land around their units while denying those resources to their opponents. The catch is that every hexagonal tile on the board can be destroyed, either through harvesting or artillery fire. Players are taken out of the game if all of their units and buildings are destroyed (either directly, or by losing the tiles they stand on). Victory goes to the last player standing.
Players can only build a handful of units, but each has its own defined specialty. Harvesters suck up resources from nearby tiles. Armories turn those resources into Walkers, which can move and capture more tiles. Cannons can bomb enemies or tiles from afar, and Carriers can move units quickly around the map.
The single-player campaign contains 24 maps with three difficulty levels. Up to four players can play in local or online Versus mode on 36 unlockable maps.
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Westpac [ASX:WBC] made a major splash today by raising home lending rates by 0.20%. Yet unlike recent measures targeting investors, Westpac is hiking rates for owner occupier loans. Variable home loan rates will increase from 5.48% to 5.68%.
Its decision raises serious doubts about the future of house prices. With owner occupiers under the gun, it's easy to see home loan demand plunging. Enough to drag house prices appreciably in the coming months.
So why did Westpac do this now?
It did so to help pay for the costs of its new capital raising scheme. In addition to rate hikes, Westpac also announced it expects to raise $3.5 billion through a share entitlement program. It's the second time the bank has done this this year, following a similar $2 billion scheme in May.
The capital raising itself is a response to regulatory guidelines. APRA wants banks to cover the risks of their mortgage lending. Since it introduced new guidelines, banking capital requirements have shot up by 50%.
Westpac's capital raising is now in line with most the other banks, barring ANZ [ASX:ANZ]. The Commonwealth Bank [ASX:CBA] and National Australia Bank [ASX:NAB] have already raised $5.5 billion this year. Westpac's latest move puts its capital raising at $5.5 billion for the year.
Westpac customers lose out big
Westpac customers won't be happy about the changes. For one, interest paid out on term deposits heading down. Four, seven and 12 months term deposits will see interest payments reduced by 0.25%.
But Westpac customers with mortgages will mostly care about rising loan rates.
These changes are effective from November 20. Yet they won't affect Westpac's other divisions, St George and Bank of Melbourne.
Here's what Westpac had to say on today's decisions:
'This was a difficult decision, and one that was not taken lightly. We understand it has an impact on customers, even in an environment where interest rates are near historical lows. We accept the regulators have ruled on challenges, but these changes impact on the cost of providing mortgages.
'[The rate hike] sensibly shelters the return on equity impact of the capital raising'.
Westpac isn't lying about what it means for its customers. For those with variable home loans, the rate hike could add more than $20,000 to a 30 year loan.
On a $500,000 loan, interest payments would rise from $2,832, to $2,895. That's up $63 a month. However this assumes the variable rate remains at the new baseline of 5.68%.
Westpac customers unhappy with the decision will have much to ponder. The bank will likely lose customers over its decision. Credit unions or non-bank lenders are possible, cheaper alternatives.
Other major banks are another option. But how long will it be before the other Big Banks follow suit? According to mortgage brokers at 1300 Home Loans, all major banks may raise rates by mid-2016.
Westpac moves ahead of the Reserve Bank
Banks have a tendency to take cues from the Reserve Bank before adjusting rates. Now that Westpac has jumped the gun, the focus falls squarely back on the RBA. Pressure is now mounting on the RBA to reduce rates soon.
Markets are pricing the likelihood of a 0.25% rate cut in November at 57%. That's up from 39% prior to Westpac's announcement. Citibank is also pricing in a 0.25% rate cut in December at 60%.
Westpac's move comes at something of an inopportune moment for the RBA. Especially in the wake of poor economic data coming out of China.
Chinese trade slumped in September, with imports down by 17.7% year on year. That's adding to concerns about the extent of China's slowdown. And how this affects growth prospects for commodity exporters like Australia.
At the same time, the US Federal Reserve's delay in lifting interest rates adds even more pressure on the RBA. Without US rate hikes, the RBA needs other ways of weakening the dollar. Cutting interest rates is one of the few options open to it.
But the RBA now has a good opportunity to do just that. The pace of housing growth in Sydney and Melbourne, a worry for much of this year, is easing.
Recent data shows that house prices in these cities are beginning to cool. Median house prices in Sydney didn't grow in September, following a 1.1% rise in August. Suggestions of a slowing housing market leaves the door ajar for further rate cuts.
Westpac is only making the RBA's decision easier. Particularly if other big banks follow suit in raising owner occupier loan rates soon.
Housing market at a crossroad
While Westpac's move increases the likelihood of interest rate cuts, it doesn't bode well for the housing market.
Normally, interest rate cuts are a boon for real estate. As borrowing becomes cheaper, demand for home loans surges. But this depends on banks following the RBA's lead. Unless banks pass on the rate cuts to borrowers, it doesn't lead to increasing demand.
Yet with Westpac hiking loan rates, and other banks likely to as well, demand will only go down. That doesn't bode well for house prices, considering supply is expected to outstrip demand by 30,000 properties next year.
Banks raising owner occupier rates will place a lot of pressure on the market. Just like the investor market, we'll see a likely slowdown in owner occupier lending too.
Recent data shows investor lending growth slowed to 10.8% in the year to August. That's still above APRA's 10% limit. But at least it's moving in the right direction.
Yet lending to owner occupiers is on the rise. Loans to this segment grew at 0.6% in August, up 5.6% for the year. That makes Westpac's move a first step of sorts in slowing owner occupier lending.
That leaves the market with housing supply which is on the up, and demand edging lower. The outcome will almost certainly result in falling house prices. How much?
Well, this week Macquarie predicted house prices plunging by 7.5% from next year. But that was before Westpac made its unusual move. Its decision might just end up as the flint that ignites a bigger collapse in property prices.
Mat Spasic,
Contributor, Markets and Money
PS: The Reserve Bank held interest rates at record lows of 2% when it met last week. But as long as the US Fed maintains near zero rates, the pressure will be on the RBA to cut again soon.
Markets and Money's Phillip J. Anderson reckons interest rates will remain at present lows for years. Phil's written a brand new report, 'Why Interest Rates Could Stay Low for the 21st Century'. In it, he warns that you won't be able to rely on your savings to fund your retirement.
Inflation, stemming from low rates, will eat into your savings. Worse still, you won't be able to count on savings funding your retirement. The regular return on term deposits has halved in the last four years alone.
But you have options, if you choose to act now.
Phil wants to show you the best way to invest in this low interest rate environment. He's prepared a four-step strategy that could boost your portfolio and wealth. You'll learn exactly where to park your cash over the coming decades. And you'll see how this could lead to incredible profits. To download the report, click here.


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Chapter 2 - In first person narration, Little Merced describes how she and her father made their new home in a town called El Monte, a short drive from the home of actress Rita Hayworth and where Federico got work picking flowers. This narration sets the time of the story in the mid-1940's. Little Merced describes how the town was full of members of a union that was like a gang (El Monte Flores, or EMF). Little Merced watched the initiation by fistfight of a new member (Froggy) during which Froggy spat blood and rose petals.
Little Merced shared through narration how, on occasion, her father became thoughtful as he reminisced about Merced. She also describes her continuing habit of eating limes, their seeds creating a small orchard; and how, one day, she came home from school to find the lime tree...
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George Nyemscek, 69, of 705
S. 7th St., Emmaus, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Helen (Stortz) Nyemscek.
He was employed by the Ritter Furniture Store, Emmaus, for many years before retiring in 1974.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late George and Kathyrn (Kish) Nyemscek.


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Tuesday, 2 July 2013
White, Yellow & Brick
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you look beautiful as always :D you always suit flower crowns :D xxReplyDelete
I think it's a wonderful dress to wear for a graduation! Gosh, it's so beautiful! I just love topshop dresses!ReplyDelete
I like this outfit, and good luck for your job interviews :)ReplyDelete
I think it depends on how type graduation you're gonna attend, but either way
this dress is so cute <3
You are so lucky to have snagged up that dress! I found it on Topshop and fell in love with it but they were already out of stock in my size. :( It looks wonderful on you, dear! You are a doll.ReplyDelete
xo, Tori Lynne
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Hello my love! I just discovered you via Chictopia and now I am totally obsessing over your blog! You are just the cutest thing- love how you paired a simple dress with bright mustard tights. Topshop is one of my favorite brands--so jealous that you got that dress for 15! It looks beautiful on you. Can't wait to keep up with your blog!ReplyDelete
Xo, Hannah
I love this/ your blog ( and I am rather jealous of all of your clothes...) :-D xxxReplyDelete
LOVE the mustard tights and those shoes! xReplyDelete
What a stunning dress! You look lovely!ReplyDelete
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I'm taking the freedom of leaving you a comment because I'm currently working on a fashion-related dissertation for my MSc. I'm doing a survey about the perception of young women towards today's fashion luxury brands, and if you, or any of your lovely reader, could take 5 mins and complete it, it would be of much much help :)
Here the link of my survey: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/s/2SJRFPJ
Thank you very much!
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Beautiful outfit - amazing find with the price of that dress!! :) I would feel fine wearing it to graduation, outfits always look lovely when there's a sharp contrast in colour beneath the robes so this will work perfectly :)ReplyDelete
Love you dress, very trendy!!!ReplyDelete
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
It's a polka dot world
I'm not sure why, but I have gone crazy loving polka dots. Not any polka dots... Black & White polka dots! On the rack, or in my case online, it may look like something you would never wear, but you would be surprised. I came across someone posting on Pinterest recently stating that she wished she could have style like the girls in pictures on Pinterest. Well, that didn't really make sense to me because you can have whatever style you want! You just need to be bold enough to try it. I mean, one day I'm wearing something super feminine and girly, and the next I'm all out in leather and rock n roll tee.
Today (obviously) is a polka dot day, but branch outside of your comfort zone you will be surprised how good it makes you feel!
Thanks again to NastyGal!
(Black jeans without polka dots are from Zara)
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Bank account in Sweden/ staying less than 6 months (Stockholm)
Dear all,
I am having trouble with opening a bank account here in Sweden. Basically, no bank wants to take me as a customer because I haven't got a Swedish ID card. Spoken to the Tax office and they only give me a "Samordningnummer/personnummer" which is a temporary one because I am only going to be here 6 months. In the end, it's going to be 3 months without getting paid (at least!)... and I am going skint...
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Ancient Egypt - G.R.A.P.E.S G. Geography Egypt's geography was divided into two parts, the red land and the black land. The black land had rich black silt that the Egyptians used for growing crops. This land was mainly located on the banks of the Nile River. The red land consisted mainly of barren desert and was used for the protection of Egypt by separating it from neighboring countries. The red land contained many precious metals and semiprecious stones. The Nile River Flows north The Egyptians used the Nile for: Washing themselves and their clothes. Fishing Collecting water for irrigation, drinking and cooking. R Religion The religions of the Ancient Egyptians consisted of Polytheistic beliefs. The Egyptians worshiped the Pharaoh because they believed he descended from god. Deities were believed to be present in and in control of the elements and forces of nature. They believed in an afterlife. Temples were constructed for the purpose of rituals. They were able to talk to the gods through prayer. The importance of particular gods rose and fell. A Achievements Quarrying, surveying, and construction techniques. These things helped with the building of temples, pyramids, and obelisks (split pointed pillar). Mathematics System. Effective system of medicine. Irrigation Systems. Agricultural production techniques. Glass technology. New forms of literature. The Egyptians had the earliest known Peace Treaty, with the Hittites. Cartouche- An oval circle with a name written on it, that was attached to the coffins of Kings and Queens. First builders of flat-roofed homes, made of sun-dried bricks, that were made of straw and mud. Mummification Number System..(including fractions). P Politics Focus was mainly on the Pharaoh who was known as a living god. Their type of government was known as a theocracy. A theocracy involved officials, such as: Viziers...the Pharaoh's "right hand man". Army Commanders Chief Treasurers Minister of Public Works Tax Collectors E Economic System Most of the economic system was controlled by a special bureaucracy. The officials did not tell the farmers what they could and couldn't grow. Expected crops were assessed. Produce was collected They sold and traded products S Social Structure Men and women were viewed as being equal. One was allowed to work their way up the social structure pyramid. Both men and women could own and sell property. Women had a greater range of personal choices and opportunities for achievement. The order of the social structure pyramid (in order from highest to lowest): Slaves and Servants Farmers Artisans Merchants Scribes Soldiers Government Officials-Nobles/Priests PharaohFull transcript


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Jared Leto and Jimmy Fallon performed a bizarre and hilarious Intense Staredown sketch on The Tonight Show on Wednesday, Aug. 20 — and then turned the studio into a barbershop!
In the bizarre skit, the Oscar-winning actor and show host Fallon wore matching robes and identical long hair for their rendition of wise mountain men, who do nothing but stare into the camera while offering up nonsense statements on a pre-recorded audio.
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"Toxic" O.C. building is safe to occupy, officials say
The latest round of testing of an Orange County government building indicates the structure is safe to occupy, despite earlier tests that showed the presence of a toxic chemical commonly used in dry cleaning, county officials told employees Wednesday.
For two years, the county building that houses Social Service Agency employees has been the source of concern to employees, some of whom filed lawsuits alleging that the air in the building was toxic and had been the source of numerous health problems.
In a letter e-mailed to employees Wednesday, Michael Riley, director of the social services agency, noted that the levels of indoor pollutants were "either below the lowest available health-based screening levels established by the State of California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or were within the range of those commonly found in indoor residential and office environments."
Soil testing in late February had turned up levels of perchloroethylene, also known as perc. The chemical was found in samples five and 10 feet below ground. At 10 feet, the level exceeded California Human Health Screening Levels, but both samples met EPA guidelines.
After the county announced that the chemical was found, the Orange County Employees Assn. issued letters calling for the evacuations of both 800 and 840 N. Eckhoff, claiming that the entire property in the city of Orange could be contaminated--not just the one building.
Further testing was conducted March 4 in nine different areas of the building under "assumed worst case conditions," according to a letter prepared by the testing company. According to the letter, additional air sampling will be conducted under "normal operating conditions" along with sampling at a later date to account for "seasonal variation."
This is being done "out of an abundance of caution," said TerryLynn Fisher, the public information officer for the Social Services Agency.
Jennifer Muir, the spokeswoman for the employees association, said that the evacuation order stands.
"Given the county's attitude in the two years since the employees have been asking for testing, employees don't have a lot of confidence in what the county is telling them," she said.
"Meanwhile, we still have employees, some of whom are pregnant, who are fearful and who are asking to be relocated," she said.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit plan to conduct soil testing.
Glendale man finds 'quite large' bear in his garage at 3 a.m.
District paid $10,000 for lawyer to watch superintendent's trial
Suspected 'Wrong Way Bandit' is charged in O.C. bank robberies
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Heleen received more postcards than the 'postcrossing wall' was able to carry. Also she received - and sent - postcards besides postcrossing cards. Where to collect them? Well, here, of course! Heleen ontving méér kaarten dan op de 'postcrossing wall' pasten. Ook ontving en stuurde zij kaarten buiten postcrossing om. Maar waar moesten die kaarten nu verzameld worden? Nou, hier, natuurlijk.
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In: from the United Kingdom
It is still winter, here in the northern hemisphere. After a few days of plus 6 to 8 degrees Celsius I was hoping that my favourite season, spring, would be back again. Alas no, more coldness on its way. The weather forecast predicts frost in the coming days, and maybe snow.
Reflecting about the four seasons, I came across this postcard John had sent me last October, two days before an other kind of spring (off-spring?) would enter his life :-) .
I love trees, and this European oak in the autumn sunlight makes a nice picture.
On the back side John added two postal related stamps: the Falmouth packet ship which traveld in the 1820s and a Traveling Post office (1890s).
Thank you very much, John!
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Ashley Tisdale is 101 Cafe Cute
Ashley Tisdale keeps it cool as she leaves 101 Cafe in Hollywood on sunny Friday afternoon (February 27).
The 23-year-old actress was accompanied by her manager, Bill Perlman.
Ashley was seen out and about yesterday with pals Samantha Droke and Caroline Clark, grabbing a bite to eat at Aroma Cafe.
UPDATE: It was just announced that Ashley will be covering the new issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. Be sure to look out for it!
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Series: Zeroes (bk. 2)
Genera(s): Paranormal/Urban Contemporary Sci-fi
Subjects: superpowers, abilities, criminals
Setting: Cambria, California
POV/Tense: 3rd person POV rotating between 6 characters: Scam (Ethan), Flicker (Riley), Bellwether (Nate), Crash (Chizara), Anonymous (Thibault) and Mob (Kelsie).
Age/Grade Level: Teen
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Summary/ product description: "They thought they'd already faced their toughest fight. But there's no relaxing for the reunited Zeroes.
These six teens with unique abilities have taken on bank robbers, drug dealers, and mobsters. Now they're trying to lay low so they can get their new illegal nightclub off the ground.
But the quiet doesn't last long when two strangers come to town, bringing with them a whole different kind of crowd-based chaos. And hot on their tails is a crowd-power even more dangerous and sinister.
Up against these new enemies, every Zero is under threat. Mob is crippled by the killing-crowd buzz—is she really evil at her core? Flicker is forced to watch the worst things a crowd can do. Crash's conscience—and her heart—get a workout. Anon and Scam must both put family loyalties on the line for the sake of survival. And Bellwether's glorious-leader mojo deserts him.
Who's left to lead the Zeroes into battle against a new, murderous army?"
My Review: Swarm is the sequel to Zeroes. If you have not read these books, this series is about a group of six teens with unique abilities. The book is written in 3rd person POV rotating between 6 characters that call themselves Zeroes (like heroes, but not). Scam (Ethan) has another voice that he uses to get him out of situations or get him what he wants. It knows things he doesn't know himself. It's almost like another entity possesses him. It's such a unique and odd ability and works better one-on-one. I really enjoy Ethan's character the most.
The other characters have abilities that work best in crowds. Flicker (Riley) is blind but can use the eyes of people around he to see, like remote viewing. She has a twin named Lily who she relies on a lot. Bellwether (Nate), is Latino and has the ability to lead crowds. To pull attention to him, like charisma. Crash (Chizara) can sense connected technology around her and crash it. Anonymous (Thibault) has a mental memory based form of invisibility and can't turn it off. He's easily forgotten when people stop paying attention to him. It's difficult to make people remember him. Mob (Kelsie) can turn a crowd into a single organism that has one mood or goal.
This is a really unique series because of these unique abilities and how they are utilized. Their powers get them into crazy situation and they try hard to do good things, but their power aren't exactly the kind that could save the day, like super strength or speed. In this book they meet a few other Zeroes outside their group who don't exactly use their powers for good. A girl who can warp your perception and make you lose yourself and a boy who can temporarily turn blank paper into money. They're like a Bonnie and Clyde couple, making big scenes in crowds and causing problems. They're running from a worse Zero through, a guy who can turn a crown into a single-minded swarm with intent to kill. Things are really getting ugly for the Zeroes and chances of survival seem slim.
I enjoyed this books because it was so much fun. It's very fast pace. It's best read when you aren't busy so you can just blaze through the pages. There's so much action, humor and cool stuff going on in the book. There's even some romance, but I was kind of disappointed for Ethan's sake. The ending was truly climatic and surprising. There will be another book, but at times when reading this a I though it was a sequel-finale in a duology, but Goodreads says there's a third book in the works.
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A Luis Reece century sent Lancaster out of the Readers Cup at the semi-final stage at Leyland on Sunday.
The Lancashire left-hander's 104 gave Lancaster too much to chase after losing earl wickets.
Liam Moffat continued his form with the ball from the previous day bowling a tidy spell with the new ball but Chris Parkinson and Reece found the going easy early on.
Parkinson survived a chance off Callum East as Leyland passed the 50 mark with no wickets down.
Ben Simm replaced East and brought the breakthrough as Parkinson slapped a full-toss straight to Jamie Heywood at mid-on for 41.
Leyland pro Richard Frenz continued where Parkinson left off, milking the bowling with the occasional boundary.
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Kieran Moffat replaced Simm and was rewarded for some canny bowling when Frenz pulled a short ball straight to his brother Liam at mid-wicket.
Reece brought up his ton with 10 overs still remaining but it was the younger Moffat who took the prize wicket as the left-hander picked out East at long-off taking a smart catch above his head.
Late blows from Henry Thompson (19) and Nathan McDonnell (19) boosted the total beyond 230 but some smart outfield catching and good death bowling from Simm, Moffat and Raja restricted Leyland to 241 when a larger score looked more likely. Lancaster's chase made a stuttering start as Jamie Heywood was adjudged leg before to a Reece in-swinger for just five and Danny Welbourne completed a quiet weekend, skewing Andrew Jacques to short third man for just one.
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His 52 included six fours and some sharp running but after bringing up his half century with a maximum his luck deserted him as Karl Cross took a sharp catch off his own bowling.
Simm (12) and Alex Metcalfe (13) came and went in the pursuit of quick runs as Lancaster's chase faded away. Lee Marshall (26 not out) and Liam Moffat (16) provided some late entertainment but the game was dead long before the final wicket of Callum East fell, Lancaster falling 47 runs short.


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Candy You Ate as a Kid
File under: Nostalgia (if Blogger actually let you do that kind of thing.)
If you don't regularly visit Electronic Ephemera, one of the blogs manned by my internet husband, Richard (with an occasional contribution from me and from Muse, his internet mistress -- it's okay, we have an open relationship), you're missing out on a plethora of interesting stuff.
Not too long ago, Richard posted a link for Candy You Ate as a Kid. How could I resist checking that out?
Holy smoke!!! Candy and chocolate cigarettes and gum cigars!!! I remember them well. And Chocolate Babies (don't ask me what I remember people here in New Orleans calling those), Mallo-Cups, and oh, the gums...Hot Dogs, Gold Mine, Fruit Stripe and my ever favorite, Adams Sour Apple and Sour Cherry. And there were Violets, and all the Ferrara Pan candies (like Atomic Fire Balls). And they even have those cinnamon toothpicks. Wow! And Wax Bottles and Wax Lips! Oh, the memories. Even though I'm not much of a candy eater, I had to place an order for the sake of nostalgia.
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Just for fun, I knew I had to have the Chocolate Cigarettes. Ummmmm, ummm! Milk chocolate from Holland. Deeeee-licious. (A few bloggers like Schroeder, Maitri, Loki and G-Bitch can attest to that, as we shared a "smoke" on Loki's birthday.) I'm going to buy a couple of cartons next time I order. I was looking for a candy I remember that was in a chocolate cup with a white creamy filling. I tried the Mallo Cup and the Cup-o-Gold and both were a bust. Long after I ordered, though, I found the Valo Milk Cups, so I'll try those in the next order, when the Chocolate Babies come in. And even though I missed those Space Food Sticks in the first round, I'm not sure I want to order them --but they are a big piece of my 1969/1970 food nostalgia.
Check this place out for all your favorites, or better still, get an order together with friends and save on shipping. Nostalgia is good eatin'.
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|Probability of at least 5 cm of snow
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|Probability of at least 5 cm of snow
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|Average temperatures in Winnipeg over
past 90 days shows persistent warmth
Winter storm watch issued for North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.. generally south of a line from Devils Lake to Sprague MB. 10-20 cm of snow possible Tuesday night through Wednesday.
As for Winnipeg, looks like snow will be moving in here sometime Tuesday night, probably after midnight and continuing into Wednesday afternoon. We'll likely have at least 2-5 cm of new snow by Wednesday morning rush hour so plan for a slow commute into work or school Wednesday. Snow tapers off later in the afternoon with another 2-5 cm possible. Winds will be moderate out of the north but not strong.. so blowing and drifting snow should not be a big issue. All in all, a fairly tame snowstorm by Manitoba standards, but our first real snowfall to contend with since late November..
EC has issued a Special Weather Statement with general 5-10, but 10-20 CM possible is some areas. Rob, I notice you mention winds will not be too strong during entire system, does this still seem to be the case?ReplyDelete
Winds look like they'll be picking up from the northwest later in the afternoon into the evening.. generally after the main dump of snow has fallen. But during the main snowfall, winds shouldn't be that strong which would cause more serious problems with blowing and drifting.
As far as 10-20 cm for southern MB, it's possible some areas may see those higher amounts, but it will be localized and not widespread. There are some hints that there may be a few hours of a locally heavier snowband setting up over the Red River valley in the morning, which would enhance amounts under that band. But in general, it's still looking like 5-10 cm for most areas. It's true that this is a system coming out of Colorado, but it's not one of this big bad Colorado lows that brings much stronger winds, heavier snow and blizzard conditions to southern MB.
Model guidance coming in tonight with slightly higher amounts for Winnipeg Wednesday.. now suggesting 10-15 cm thanks to a heavier burst in the morning. They show a dry slot pushing in over SE MB which would push the heavier snow amounts further west.. possibly over the western RRV where there would be some enhancement with NE upslope winds in the morning. So snowfall amounts could end up being heavier west of Winnipeg, less east of the city, and then heavier again over eastern ND and northern MN closer to storm system.
As you can see, complicated situation over southern MB with dry slot issues impacting where heavier snow totals will fall. Suffice to say, there will be a period of moderate to possibly heavy snow affecting Winnipeg and the RRV Wednesday morning before tapering off in the afternoon or evening. Northeast winds of 20 km/h in the morning will gradually shift to northwest 30 in the afternoon and evening. Traffic will be impacted, both morning and evening commutes.
would you say that this lead-up to winter has been unusally warm, or is it roughly what we normally get in Winnipeg?
You must be new to Winnipeg :)
As the graph shows, it's been an unusually warm start to the winter this year. We've only had 5 days below normal over the past 8 weeks. I only wish this was normal for Winnipeg, but clearly it's an anomalous year.
Snowfall warning for Winnipeg!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Models coming in line that heaviest swath of snow tomorrow will set up somewhere from the Pilot Mound-Altona area north through Winnipeg into southern Lake Winnipeg region. 10-20 cm possible within this swath. 10 cm outside this main area. Dry slot will give lesser amounts to our southeast and has pushed the heavier band further west.. which is why initial forecast of heavier amounts southeast of Winnipeg has changed.
Snow expected to move into Winnipeg between 3-6 am overnight, and become heavier by 8 am or so tomorrow with 2-5 cm of new snow by the morning rush hour. So expect a slower commute into work or school tomorrow morning. A period of moderate to heavy snow is expected through noon hour with another 5-10 cm by midday before snow eases off in the afternoon and evening with another 5 cm or so. Very slow commute for the drive home.. (unless everyone leaves earlier because of the storm) All in all.. 12-20 cm possible for Winnipeg by Wednesday night. Could see occasional light snow into Thursday morning with another couple cm possible. Winds will also pick up later tomorrow into tomorrow night so drifting and some blowing snow will become an issue although bulk of snow will be over by then.
That's what the latest guidance is saying.. now let's see how it all pans out. Got my snow ruler ready!
I live northeast of winnipeg, and we have about 6 inches of snow and still counting. The heaviest snow so far has been falling this afternoon. As I write it is snowing fairly heavily.ReplyDelete


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She emailed us, saying:
"My fiance was robbed off by a young man commonly know as Bling. He obtained monies amounting to P120 000 in February 2012 on agreement that he will be delivering an X5 BMW car from UK in three weeks. After this period my fiance reported the matter to the police in Francistown and there was no development on this case.We contacted "Bling", otherwise known as Michael "Fortune" Balapi, and asked him for his reaction. He admitted that he did indeed take the money and hadn't actually delivered anything in return. He also conceded that he had to repay them somehow. However when we pushed him to put this in writing and to at least make some payment up-front and to acknowledge the situation he became evasive, coming up with a variety of rather feeble excuses.
He was paid by a cheque amounting to P108,000 for Standard Chartered bank and P12,000 cash."
We spoke to him today and this was when things became a bit more challenging, maybe even a little aggressive. He seemed upset to find out that we had discovered him on Facebook (where he ostentatiously demonstrates his apparent wealth and outdoor pursuits), that we were persisting in asking questions and that we knew his full name. While he said we should go ahead and publish whatever we wanted about him and this story, he asked "are you sure about what you're doing" and that he will "see what to do" if we do, in fact, publish the story. He suggested that we "watch out".
The curious thing is that he genuinely doesn't seem to understand that he's done anything wrong. He admits he's taken someone's money but seems to have no sense of obligation or honour. All he can do is make excuses and threats.
So, "Bling", are you prepared to do the decent thing and pay your debts? Or are you happy being unreliable, untrustworthy and unpopular?
Or would you prefer to become even more unpopular with the press, the public and the Police?
Update: We've received various messages from our friend "Bling" who yesterday changed his Facebook name to "Mondo Nkubu" subsequent to this post. It went like this:
Mondo Nkubu: If I may tell u damage has already made pple r callin me even lost a customer 2day I told kate tht I shud mit her 2day then she told me she won't manage I shud cum tomorow nw I dn knwUPDATE - Friday 13th (unlucky for some)
Us: Have you thought of fixing the situation by paying a refund?
Mondo Nkubu: Ya I told her my business was goin back to track so I was goin to make arrangements wth her to payback in instalments but nw I dnt knw lyk we had an appointment tomorow nw I will c wth my lawyer to arrnge things for me wth u n the client
Us: So what do you suggest? When can she get her refund?
Mondo Nkubu: Pls i dnt hav tht kind of money at the moment n that lady who reprted the issue I dnt knw her I can only deal wth the ownr but let me talk to my lawyr will get bat to u in the morning
Us: You signed an agreement with [XXX] to deliver a BMW X3 and promised in that agreement that if the vehicle wasn't delivered "in time or to the agreed date" that you "will have to pay back" P120,000. This was witnessed by [XXX]. And you DO have that money, you were paid it for the car. Where is it now?
Our friend "Bling" sent us two text messages explaining his unhappiness.
"Let me deal wth ths dnt push it,i wl handle it um stl arrngn a cuple of things 2 make it happn n pls i ask u nicely stop puttn my name n pictures on media,u r dsturbn my busines hw do i pay back clients if i dnt hv busines,jail tym wont pay clients blv me i thnk u knw beta"He wants us to "stop puttn my name n pictures on media" because it's "dsturbn my busines"?
Tough. He shouldn't have taken at least THREE people's money in exactly the same way.
And then:
"U knw smtyms i text u via facebook u publsh my sms dnt knw if evrytym i talk 2 u u wl do tht,it wl b beta if i dnt talk 2 u again n deal wth clients n th law"So Bling would prefer to deal with "th law" rather than settle his debts like normal people do? That's fine with us.


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Hot new hair trends for fall
From the red carpet to the runways, new hair trends are happening everywhere! Say goodbye to tight curls, and Jersey Shore inspired looks. Fall hair trends are all about attention to detail and feminine beauty. Check out some of my favorites! (with tutorials to come!)
Absolutely Bangin' The thing bangs are back in full force! If you've got a heart shaped face, like Carrie Underwood then bangs are super flattering! Even pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen shows the bangs with a vixen appeal, and New Girl Zooey Deschanel keeps it soft and vintage.
Bump it Up (but keep it classy!) This runway look for fall 2012 shows a great use of headbands and hair ties! The volume is the perfect mixture of sass and sophistication!
Crowning Around The crown braid has been seen all over the runway! Have you checked out our brilliant tutorial on how to style your version with a Kitsch twist!
On the down-low Keep volume minimal when hair is down, this gives a much more effortless chic appeal. One of the best ways to get this look is to take air-dried hair and either pull back into a loose bun or a side braid and leave overnight. Since your hair is dried it won't be too defined but by pulling it tight at the roots, you will take away the top volume. Middle parts are also huge for fall, so keep that in mind as well!
Perfect Pony Buh-bye messy ponies! It's all about the slick, refined look now. Make sure that you keep yourself from looking too serious by using a great Kitsch hair tie. A metallic hair tie would be too perfect!
Twists! Simple, sophisticated and just a little sexy. Twists are replacing braids in certain looks, I love this half up/half down trend!
So many trends to suit so many different girls! One of the best things about the trends is that they are SO versatile!


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Shortly after taking office last year, former Bell Police Chief Randy Adams quashed an investigation by one of his sergeants into possible corruption involving city officials, charges that became the subject of criminal probes by other agencies, the since-retired officer said.
James Corcoran, who left Bell after a later run-in with Adams and filed a whistle-blower lawsuit against the city in July, said Adams became irate after hearing his account of evidence that officials might have engaged in voter fraud, unlawful vehicle seizures and the illegal selling of building permits.
During their August 2009 meeting, Adams grew more upset when Corcoran said he had already shared the information with the Los Angeles County district attorney's office and the California secretary of state's office, Corcoran said.
Adams knew Corcoran had worked with the FBI on anti-terrorism cases and instructed him not to go to the federal agency about the alleged corruption in Bell without his permission, according to the former sergeant.


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AllRecipes.com publishes a highly rated Mexican white cheese dip recipe that uses white American cheese, green chilies and spices. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves eight people. AllRecipes.com also offers a white cheese sauce recipe that uses Monterey Jack cheese.
To make Mexican white cheese dip, add 1 pound of cubed white American cheese, 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon margarine or butter to a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook until the cheese melts, and stir the mixture frequently as it cooks.
Stir in 2 4-ounce cans of chopped green chilies and 2 teaspoons each cumin, garlic powder and onion powder. Add cayenne pepper to taste. If the dip becomes too thick, add additional milk. Once the mixture is thoroughly heated, serve it immediately.
To make an alternative white cheese sauce recipe, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Turn the heat down to medium-low, and stir in 3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese melts, and then stir in 1 cup sour cream and 2 4-ounce cans of drained and diced green chilies. Continue cooking the sauce until the mixture until heated thoroughly without bringing the mixture to a boil, and then serve. The recipe makes 3 cups of sauce.


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10 Thursday
Here's a man who'll make you feel dumpy about yourself no matter how accomplished you might be: W. C. Jameson. Regarded for his Buried Treasures series, the author has penned more than 50 books and 300 songs and poems and is also considered a fortune hunter, geographer, folklorist, musician and environmentalist. Find out if there's anything that this adviser to the film National Treasure doesn't do at 7 p.m. in CC's Bemis Hall (920 N. Cascade Ave.). There, he'll read from his latest book, Beating the Devil, as part of CC's Visiting Writers Series. Call 389-6607 for more on this free event. MS
11 Friday
For the record, I'm just as aware as you are that nobody wants to go see a Christmas play in April. That is, unless it's called A Tuna Christmas and is put on by two guys who play 22 roles across all ages and genders. The comedy, the second in a trilogy about the fictional third-smallest town in Texas, shows at 7 tonight and Saturday (and at 2 p.m. on Sunday) at the Damon Runyon Repertory Theatre (611 N. Main St., Pueblo). Tickets range from $8 to $25, including a $36 pre-show dinner option for the evening performances. Call 719/564-0579 or visit runyontheater.org. MS
12 Saturday
Not writing at your peak? For inspiration, head to East Library (5550 N. Union Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today for the second Mountain of Authors event. The gathering will feature panels discussing nonfiction, fiction and children's/teen writing. There will also be lunch provided and book signings by local authors. Following the event, the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project will inaugurate its first poet laureate, Aaron Anstett. At 4, local poet and author David Mason will be given the 2008 Golden Quill Award for his book Ludlow. The event is free and open to the public. For more, call 531-6333 ext. 1301 or go to ppld.org. AA
13 Sunday
Pretty interesting bill at The Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave.) tonight, even if you don't particularly dig the Christian pop-punk of MXPX. Starting at 7:30, well before the headliner goes on stage, you'll hear local indie stalwarts leer43. You'll get The Color Fred, too in case you missed Fred Mascherino, formerly of Taking Back Sunday, when he came through last month. Finally, with your $15 ticket (all ages, at sodajerkpresents.com) you'll also hear Billy Talent, a rock band that's Canuck-approved, having earned the Favorite Canadian Group nod at last year's MuchMusic Video Awards. KW
14 Monday
Can you imagine living in 116 different countries with 116 different families? (For me, living with one family in two different houses has been hard enough.) However, author Helene Tremblay has in fact accomplished the feat mentioned above. At 5:30 tonight, she will be at UCCS' Kramer Family Library (1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.) to discuss her experiences in "Travels Into the Heart of Humankind." Tremblay's free lecture will examine the similarities and differences of families around the globe and how to view our world citizenship. Call 262-3068 if you want to know more. DO
15 Tuesday
Almost everyone has been to a Sky Sox game, but it's not easy at the ballpark to learn what the players are like. Today's your chance at a "Meet the Sky Sox" luncheon, sponsored by the Colorado Springs Sports Corp. and starting at noon in the Penrose House's Garden Pavilion (1661 Mesa Ave.). Staff and players will be there for conversation and autographs, and some like outfielders Seth Smith and Cory Sullivan will share memories of the Rockies' World Series run last year. Tickets are $30, or $25 for Sports Corp. members and Sox season-ticket holders. For reservations, call Caroline Carroll at 634-7333 ext. 1000. RR
16 Wednesday
During one of my classes last semester, a student gave a presentation on living green. One of the first things she said was, "I bet none of you know when Earth Day is." Doesn't she know every day is Earth Day? Apparently the folks at Pikes Peak Community College (5675 S. Academy Blvd.) know, because they're hosting Earth Day Unleashed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. (For the record, Earth Day is April 22.) Festivities for this free event include live animal demonstrations, resources for green living and a silent auction. Plus, bring in your empty 20-ounce plastic bottles in exchange for raffle tickets. Call 210-5361 for more. AL
This week's 7 Days contributors: Alexa Acord, Amanda Lundgren, David Owens, Ralph Routon, Matthew Schniper and Kirk Woundy.


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Chinese artist Peng Wei uses a shoe canvas as the background for creating authentic hand-painted portraits and artworks. More specifically, each canvas is actually a silk shoe resembling a ballet slipper, which adds to the dainty and intricate aesthetic of each piece of art.
Wei has been working on this project titled 'Good Things Come into Pairs,' which presents "classical Chinese paintings within the traditional materials." The idea behind this project was to use silk slippers, which are a traditional Chinese sign for beauty while creating modern artworks to question ideas of femininity. Wei says that "We need perfection, but the meaning of life lies in love, not in perfection."
The use of a silk shoe canvas is a highly unique way for this artist to present original designs and inciting displays of creativity and personal expression.
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2008 Economic Stimulus Package
Well, it is almost official. The nation is only waiting for President Bush to sign it and we will soon receive our money. The 2008 economic stimulus package is an attempt to prevent the United States from sliding into a recession, or from sliding further into a recession - it depends on who you talk to. It will cost the government $167 billion, but what will it do for you?
For singles it will mean between $300 and $600 in your pocket - as long as you earned at least $3000, but not more than $75,000 last year. For married couples earning under $150,000 you will receive $1200. For each dependent you have you will earn another $300. The Senate was able to add onto the bill so that people who receive Social Security and veterans and their widows will receive $300. Originally these groups were to receive nothing.
So what should you do with your windfall? We all have plenty of time to decide how best to use this money, since it won't be arriving in our mailboxes for another 3-6 months. If you are smart you will pay down your debt or save it for an emergency. Of course the whole point of the program is to stimulate the economy, so the government would like you to spend this money.
I am all for stimulating the economy, however I think that each person needs to do what is best for them, and for most people spending this money on wants is not the best thing for them. Many people will use this money to purchase necessities, which is great. I truly hope this money helps people make ends meet, if only for one month. This would help the people and the economy at the same time.
My concern is this. So many of the products America sells are made in China or other foreign countries. If we run out and spend this money without looking at where things are made, most of this money that is meant to stimulate the United States economy will go right back to China.
So before you spend your windfall (and please don't spend it yet, there will be many months between now and when you actually receive this money) decide what is best for you and your family and make some smart moves with this money. Use it to help you first and the economy second. And make sure it is the American economy you are helping.
I need to get some websites to find good information on what individuals are going to do when they get the rebate. I am writing a paper for my microeconomics class
That's just amazing.
First thanks for the hub, like many people this is the first I have caught wind of such an act. And agreed, arguing this is mute. We're in Iraq -should we isn't the question what is going to happen now is. This move by the government smells of smoke screen. Save us from a rising recession? Really, $300-$1200 to counter balance this economy? Hmm sounds like a band aid for a gun-shot wound. I think it's more of the government saving face by 'doing' something. Showing action, not that it is relevant action it is action non-the less...We shall see. Hub was great!
Very HOT topic and a great 'public/media spin', too.
Somebody needs to pay the cost of the Iraq, Afghanistan and other wars...
Very, very sad. It just shows, how the government is not representing their own people any more, but just filthy Rich and filthy Powerful Elite, who wants to control even more oil interests.
Who do you think the GOVERNMENT is? and what is the purpose of the government? They completely 'forgot' about the US constitution in Washington and about the real interests of own people.
Only the cost of the war in Iraq is more than $3 trillion = $3.000 billion !!!
I hope, the new president is really going to think and act for the good of his/her people.
This is just another example of socialism creeping up on us. Each generation is becoming more and more dependent on the government to feed their kids, blow their noses and wipe their ass. If you traced that 300$ all the way back to when they first took it from you it would be in the 1000's. The pork barrel projects, ridiculous publice servant benifit packages and entitlement programs are destroying us.
Good one.
Thanks for sharing
The government is not you your friend, but they have duped most Americans into believing they are there to help us. Its latest ploy is the 2008 Economic Scam Package. Why is a scam? I call it a scam because the government doesn't have any money. The only way they get it is by "legally" extorting it from you and me. And if we don't hand it over, they will threaten us with imprisonment.
Now they want to play Santa Claus and give us some "free" money. I know most people have been indoctrinated by government (public) schools, but I hope most people understand that Santa Claus doe not exist.
So, where will the government get the money to "give" to us? There are only three ways—tax us (extort us for more), borrow it, or inflate the currency by printing more money. Either way, the economy will not be stimulated because we will have pay for this scam. Wake Up America!
In the general elections in November, VOTE NONE OF THE ABOVE!
I was wanting some clarification. It is my understanding that the rebate check is my money anyway. Isn't this basically an advance on next year's tax return? So this is borrowed money from what I would be in April of 2009??
There is one another aspect about this.
How many times will this money be taxed?
Is this money exempt from federal taxes in 2009 any beyond?
What about the states that have personal income tax and also sales tax as well?
Another brilliant idea coming out of Washington. NOT!
What percentage of the total federal budget is $167,000,000,000?
Now compare that to what the total budget is which is in the neighborhood of 3,100,000,000,000. This depends on if the president gets everything he wants.
This is roughly around five percent of the federal budget.
That bears repeating 167 billion dollars is around five percent of the total budget.
There is another aspect of this that is not often talked about.
Only certain families and inviduals under a certain income will be getting a check back. The number are $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a married couple.
Why are these number important?
Many families and individuals that make less than this are struggling to make ends meet as it is so as JerseyGirl said earlier she won't be spending the money very much on things that she thinks will stimulate the economy.
One other thing does the U.S. have an economy that is more than three trillion plus dollars? I would say so because there is at least that much invested just in the stock market and there is a lot more than that that is being invested in New York.
So the number 167 billion sure does sound like a big number but in the overall economy it is just a drop in the bucket.
Watching over the economy is just one of the very difficult challenges whomever the next president is going to have to deal with eventually and I would much rather this happen sooner rather than latter.
Hi Jennifer, great article, especially about buying American products with the rebate money.
I also wrote an article, pointing readers to the source - IRS Website!!
"2008 Tax Rebate Plan – Right from the source" https://hubpages.com/money/MoneyAdviseByMarlo
I would love your opinion on my article! I am so glad I am a fan of yours (I thought I was the only one who reuses Ziploc bags!)
While I do look forward to receiving my check (it comes in handy when your car needs 800 dollars in repairs), it's my understanding that it's my money anyway. Isn't this basically an advance on next year's tax return? Being married, with 2 kids, that adds up to 1800 dollars that will be sorely missed next April. Am I misinformed?
If you know anything about how COGS and merchandinse inventories for companies work, the amount of money that will actually "end up" back in China per dollar spent in USA is only about 3 cents (see artical, CNNMoney - Congrss Giveth)
"For every dollar spent on a Chinese-made product, only 3 cents goes back to China. The rest stays in the U.S.," said NRF's Shearman.
Shearman said the money is spread out along the supply chain and helps to sustain domestic industries and services such as product research and development, marketing, and distribution.
Since manufacturing represents a much smaller part of overall economic activity, more purchases of imported goods eventually helps supports these service-sector jobs, said Dan Ikenson, associate director with Washington-based Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies, a libertarian think tank."
Good hub. I see little point in arguing against the stimulus package because it's already done. It's like saying we never should have invaded Iraq...duh. But since it's coming, do as Jennifer says and use it well.
One thing I wonder, Jennifer, is how it works out for married couples in which one holds a regular job and one collects disability? Would that be 6, 12, in between, or forgotten completely. For my part, the money will be going toward bills.
The objective is to drive the country out of a recessions; but twelve hundred bucks will not do much for our family.
Sure, I would be more than happy to receive the "rebate"; but the money is long gone. I would not take this money and spend it (no matter what - retail, food, etc...), I would be opted to spend it on past due bills, or other necessary items that will allow my family to live.
So, how will the government "SPARK" our communities? Hmmm... I see more and more small businesses trying to get by and going "out", and then I see the BIG name retailers, who are just struggling and also cannot get by.
The "REBATE" (in my opinion) is a stupid move.
State, Federal and Local Government... we (the people) pay their salary. Why not cut back on spending and forget the rebate??
Hopefully other HUB members will join into this conversation and give their opinions.
it depends on who you talk to. It will cost the government $167 billion, but what will it do for you? Actually, it will cost the citizens of he United States $167 billion dollars added to all the other money we have allowed our governmental representatives to pile on us. Why is it that everyone wants to think that when the "Government" does something like this is going to cost the government money? This little deal is NOT going to keep us from a recession but only push us deeper into one and cost the decants out of us in inflation and further decline our money value. This is my opinion and I do not intend it to be a reflection on the author of the article.


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Alternative Road Trip Car #2
BURNED-OUT ROCK BAND CONCERT -- Scion xB
Okay, the rock band that you followed as a kid has long-since seen its best days and, if you're willing to admit it or not, so probably have you, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't chase your lost youth by hitting the road to see those long gray-hairs in concert on the fifth edition of their farewell tour. And no vehicle is more up to that task than the Scion xB, designed for those who are young but often driven by those who would just like to be.
Next: Alternative Road Trip Car #3


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Monday, December 1, 2008
A Tippler's Thanksgiving weekend...
8 comments:
- Jo Lynn said...
Nice pics. You look super cute on the bike. Love the pink top. ;)
- December 1, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Could you adjust some Spanish on your mp3 while biking?
Nos vemos en 3 semanas.
- December 2, 2008 at 6:42 AM
- Kevin said...
I second what Jo Lynn said....Also, wine drinking and bike riding - you are having WAYYYYYYYYYYYYy too much fun!
- December 2, 2008 at 7:10 AM
- Derek said...
Love the pictures of you and the bike. Biking is my all time favorite but I'm not a big fan of cars and trucks that drive too close. Sounds like you had a great weekend!
- December 2, 2008 at 3:51 PM
- dadshouse said...
I grew up near there! The Santa Ynez valley is even nice these days. The wine tasting is great - very laid back. It's where they filmed "Sideways". THe Solvang century rocks. And so does the Solvang time trial in the Tour of CA!
- December 2, 2008 at 7:26 PM
- Rick Gaston said...
Haha, I know of friends who do that, bike around Napa and wine taste. Ah the life. I was only in Santa Barbara once and it was for a wedding. It was overcast and our days was spent in the hotel resort, trying to get together with people and attend to details. The wedding was great but your trip is more like the trip I would take.
- December 2, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- 209Mike said...
You are all over the place. I love that area. When I was down at Cal Poly, we used to head out there every once in awhile. Nice to cut through there on your way to SB.
- December 3, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Great pictures as always!
BTW, when I go for a bike ride I stop for coffee. Now I see the error of my ways!
- December 7, 2008 at 5:43 PM


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Yesterday I finished my index for Wargames Illustrated, issues 1-259 (up to the takeover by Battlefront in 2009). These are the issues physically in my collection.
You can find the complete index, along with indices for Battlegames and Miniature Wargames with Battlegames here: http://snv-ttm.blogspot.be/p/wargames-magazine-database.html
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The next few posts, I want to share my favorite ways to enjoy summer squash. (whether that be yellow or zucchini!)
I always look forward to that first wonderful taste of freshly picked summer squash each summer, because I do love this vegetable! It's so versatile and there are many ways to enjoy eating it. You probably already assume that since it is a vegetable, that it is good for you. And this is true! But, do you know HOW good for you summer squash really is? According to whfoods.org, Summer Squash is high in copper, manganese, vitamin C, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K just to name a few!
So, what are some of my favorite ways to prepare and eat this great veggie? Comin' right up!
Today's version is roasted in the oven. It really could not be any simpler than this. When you bake the squash, the flavors become more concentrated and I feel like the taste is a little more bold.
You only need about 5 minutes to put this together, and only about 20 minutes to let it bake. I love to serve squash with steak, chicken, or burgers!