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I had to do something! It's hard to describe "what isn't" but I have high hopes. For now thoughts and ideas on parenting, step parenting, marriage, divorce, adoption, death and whatever else I think I may have constructive commentary on. If you have some commentary or thoughts of your own, please feel free to share!
Sorry, I can't make it in today
It's not easy being a working mom, sometimes dad. I say sometimes about dad as it seems like more often than not it's mom who misses work because of the kids. I've been a married mom and have also been single one. I know the problems that arise. Kids get sick, then they make you sick. If the kids are in daycare, holidays become an issue. Add that to the everyday reasons people miss work, and there can be a whole lot of missing work going on. Depending on the type of work setting, it can affect productivity as well as morale amongst co-workers.
Is there some onus on the parents to find employment that is flexible, or work alternate shifts to each other? Do parents have a responsibility to be sure they have back up daycare? Should they make an extra effort to go to work on the days when they feel just a little sick, have a flat tire, or when the weather is nice or not so nice, in case of the inevitable child related emergency where they truly cannot come in to work?
I repeat, it's not easy being a working mom and in some cases dad, but just how much slack is an employer expected to cut parents?
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I think they should get some slack but sometimes I think a Mom or Dad just has to have other options than missing work all the time. I babysit my grand daughter and they hours flip all over the place and I don't see how most people can handle that. My step daughter told me about one girl who couldn't keep her job because her daycare closed at a certain time. I felt so bad, because she is trying to make a living but they make it impossible for some with all the flip flopping of hours. There has been a few times where my grand daughter could not have been watched by a daycare but we are willing to be more flexible with dealing with hours and illness.ReplyDelete
I think more companies should pay some sick days. I missed two days of work because I was sick. I wasn't so sick that I couldn't do my job but I work around the elderly so a cold could be bad for them. But it bugs me because when she is sick, I have to work around her. I probably went way off topic.
It's a big topic actually birthmothertalks, so no I don't think you are off of it. I totally agree companies should pay a reasonable amount of sick days. Your step daughter is very lucky to have you! I was fortunate also to be able to rely on family in emergencies.ReplyDelete
I think employers should realize that their most valuable resource is their employees and taking good care of one's employees is vital to running a successful business. They are the face of the company/organization. They take care of the customers and provide the services etc.ReplyDelete
I think good employers recognize that good employees with valuable things to contribute to the workplace come from all walks of life. Part of employing individuals with children is meeting them halfway.
I have always thought that, for some employers at least, not wanting to be courteous to employees with children and childcare responsibilities is just another way to push women out of the workplace and have an excuse not to hire them.
That is a tough one. My husband has rarely missed work for any reason other than himself. I initially took my job (because we needed the money) so my kids could be at home with their father while I worked evenings and weekends, and he was promptly sent out of town. Obviously I have very little family support to help with my kids. Put a mostly single mom, 3 kids at home, about 75 I deal with at work, a baby (toddler) at risk of fever seizures together with my shotty immune system and my being a dependable employee is not a given. Somebody here is almost always sick and if anybody is sick chances are I am too. I try really hard not to miss, if I can't find someone to take my place I take my sick kids with me, which nobody likes.ReplyDelete
I agree 100% employers should value their employees. It's goes so far in the success of the company. Do employers not have to value all of their employees though? Not just the female employees who have small children? What about the female who isn't missing work and ends up doing her job plus her mothering coworkers job? How does an employer keep the rest of her employees happy?ReplyDelete
It is tough Sunday, (your situation sounds extremely difficult) for both and really no picnic for most mothers to have to pick up the phone to call in or face her peers the next day after missing...again. On the other hand, it's no fun receiving that call ...again.
One of the major reasons I don't work is because my husband really can't take off work, so all of it would pretty much fall on me. I don't think I'd be able to keep a job, what with my shoddy immune system and the Tongginator's sick days, planned days off of school, etc.ReplyDelete
I wish more employers would realize that their most valuable assets are their employees.
It isn't just mom's and dad's these days. Welcome to the world of, what is it called, "The Sandwich Generation?" I don't think that is it-- there are lots of families who have kids to take care of as well as elderly parents for whom they are caring.ReplyDelete
We have one Male in our office in this situation-- two kids and both sets of parents often need help. His wife is not able to take off from work often, so it all typically falls on him. There is typically a lot of commentary around the office regarding the absences.
I am fortunate where I work-- I earn 2 hours of sick leave for every 40-hours worked or 13-8- hour days per year. Still if you use a lot of leave as I mentioned about my co-worker-- people still tend to talk.
Yes Reena, you're right, I myself have missed work to do something for my mom. People will always talk, even when there isn't something to talk about (hate that), but sometimes they do have a legitimate beef, when the person missing is actually affecting them directly.ReplyDelete
It's difficult to know where the line is between being understanding and supportive and giving one employee special treatment because of their particular circumstance over the rest of the staff.
- AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM
This is a difficult topic. I chose to quit my job several years ago. It became too difficult with my husband traveling for his job. I know I am lucky to have the choice as many do not. Here are my thoughts: employers should be respectful of working mothers. My employer did allow me to work from home 2 days per week after my first child was born which was fantastic. I felt very supported and it made me work harder to prove that it wouldn't affect my productivity.ReplyDelete
Having said that, when you choose to have children, you have to make sacrifices one way or the other. Meaning you may not be able to take your dream job if it involves off-hours or travel, etc. Your child may not get to go to the pre-school of your choice if day care is not provided on-site. Here is where I get resentful. As a stay-at-home mom I am often people's "back up". I watch my sister's kids all the time. Why? She doesn't want them at day care all day every day. She wants her son to go to preschool. I often chauffeur other people's kids because they are at work or "running late" or whatever. I'm sorry but other people's work schedules are not my problem. I have 4 kids of my own. It is not my responsibilty to be other people's back up plan. I am always willing to help out in a pinch but I do feel taken advantage of at times. So....I can empathize with employers and/or co-workers who feel they are being taken advantage of by employees who are often out or can't get their work done. If something isn't working, you need to change your circumstances till it is. Don't expect others to come to your rescue whether at work or at home.
I plan to go to work next year when my daughter goes to first grade. Not to a dream job. I plan to be a substitute school nurse. Why that? Because it is flexible. If my kid is sick, I can tell them I can't work. There are no hours in the summer or over break. Because this is what will work for us.
Kris, thanks. That's another great perspective and I know a little of your scenario too. I drove a neighborhood boy to school throughout kindergarten, which was no big deal really I went right past his house, so his mom could go to work. The reason I was available to drive the kids is because I worked at night, off shift to my son's dad.ReplyDelete
You said something that I think is key in all of this, "I felt very supported and it made me work harder to prove that it wouldn't affect my productivity."
I think sometimes this is where people fall off. When they start to feel entitled or simply forget and get used to the fact that they may have it pretty good instead of feeling fortunate, they sometimes come across as taking advantage as opposed to stepping it up a notch like they may have been doing in the first place.
I got a lovely food basket at the end of the school year from my neighbor by the way ; )
Oh and Kris, although yes, to some degree you are lucky you had the choice to quit your job I'm sure you do without some or many of the material things the parents of the kids you drive around or babysit have.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 5:50 AM
Come back and ask me that when we have a national childcare program! Some of these employees getting dumped on for absences would have a completely different situation in Europe. It's all just so fossilized and 1950s. Used to think childcare was exclusively the parent's problem before I had a child; now I see it as an investment in families.ReplyDelete
How do you see a national childcare playing out Jess, and how does it reduce absences? I know there are already some kind of subsidies available for childcare but not sure of just what people get. I always wondered about getting some kind of benefit for not taking up the daycare spaces for children who truly need it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Only that regulated high-quality child care covers you in a way that private arrangements cannot. Obviously, it doesn't cover kids being sick but it does address stuff like babysitting falling through, private care not being available because one of the provider's kids is sick or the family's going in holiday or doing something, or the family moves and the business is closed (all of which happened to us).ReplyDelete
Also, I just support a national daycare program in theory--and after researching it for an oral presentation, so does DD! Mind you, overall her private experience was wonderful. She talks about it to this day.
I'm terrified of loosing my job over this issue. TERRIFIED. They've been real flexible, but your right just how much are they suppose to put up with. The schools make it so hard starting at nearly 9 am and closing at 2:40 a full hour away from my office. I cross my fingers every day work extra when I can and figure I was always able to find some way to make the bills when I'd quit an architecture firm over some ethical standard I can no longer afford to maintain now. I'm almost 40 I can't go swing around a pole until I find another day job anymore. Maybe they'd pay me NOT to do it now.ReplyDelete
It's a good sign you're aware they're being flexible Marilynn. Some people are not and seem to be almost defensive and long suffering about it all, almost behaving like they're the victim in the whole scenario. I know it's really tough and I can imagine being terrified. I think what I would like to see is the person missing work being understanding of the employer's predicament, working hard to make sure their work ethic and standards are exemplary and hard to replace, and maybe making up some or all of the time they miss when possible. As your manager, don't try and make me feel bad or appear incensed with me that you're having a hard time making it to work regularly.ReplyDelete
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The Perfect At-Home Facial
Whip your complexion into shape without shelling out megabucks
Wondering whatever happened to that long-gone ex-boyfriend? Get yourself a professional facial: I guarantee that when you exit the salon, mottled red from a squeeze-happy aesthetician, your former flame will be the first person you run into. Fortunately, for the cost of a spa visit, you can invest in a few months' worth of masks, scrubs and creams to perfect your pores in the privacy of your home. Take your face into your own hands in 60 minutes or less with these four steps to flawless skin. (Long-lost lover not included.)
Step 1: Slap on the Suds
Our facial plan is a weekly one, but you should use this technique every time you wash your face: Remove eye makeup, then lather up with a gentle cleanser like Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser. Focus fingers on clog-heavy spots like your forehead, around your nose and under your lower lip. Rinse, then soap your face a second time. The first wash gets most of the surface dirt and makeup, but you need a second time to get skin really clean.
Step 2: Steam Things Up
Hot-water groupies swear that every-seventh-day steams are the quickest route to complexion nirvana. It lets the skin sweat out the toxins, which is the way our body works naturally. It cleanses from the inside out. Despite what you may have heard, pores aren't valves – you can't open and close them. However, heat and steam will soften any pore plugs. One side effect: When water evaporates from your face, it can wick away some of your skin's own moisture. As a preventive step, smooth on a light layer of their favorite moisturizer before hitting the heat. Fill a basin with hot water, and throw in some face treats, like a few drops of essential oil. (An essential-oil primer: Lavender, rosemary and clary sage are good for general purifying; tea tree and eucalyptus fight oil; rose, neroli and jasmine calm troubled skin; geranium and patchouli moisturize). Or grab Better Botanicals Facial Steam. Its mix of dried rose petals, chamomile buds and frankincense contains anti-inflammatories that soothe skin. Put a towel over your head and keep your face over the bowl for 5 to 10 minutes. If you break out a few days after steaming, don't fret. That's the body flushing out impurities. The more regularly you steam, the better your skin will get. Steam-related breakouts can show up as whiteheads. Anything red or rashy could be an allergic reaction to a product you've used. Caution: If broken capillaries (skinny red veins, usually found around the nose and cheeks) or rosacea (patchy red splotches) run in your clan, skip this step. Limit steam exposure to the shower. It's less aggressive.
Step 3: Use Some Scour Power
Exfoliation makes everything from masks to moisturizers work better. Products are better able to penetrate the skin when they're not impeded by dead cells. Rub on your scrub with outward circular movements, then rinse. Two to try: Archive Baby Face and Guerlain Issima Smoothing Exfoliator, which packs additional plant-based firming ingredients. Pain does not equal gain. It shouldn't feel unpleasant; it shouldn't sting or bite. And save the loofah for your feet: Experts no longer suggest using scrubbing cloths, because such items can collect and transmit bacteria, defeating the purpose of deep cleaning. There's a reason nobody's suggesting you do your own extractions (industry-speak for pimple popping). Experts say the at-home facialist should skip them. If you absolutely must, however, now is the time (post-scrub, pre-mask). DIY method: Fold a tissue over to make a cover for each index finger. Work top to bottom, starting on your forehead, and gently squeeze the impaction (any visible plug, such as a blackhead). Don't use your nails. Don't go near anything that's inflamed or sore. (Those are usually cysts that are too deep to squeeze anything out of, and you may end up scarring yourself). Wiggle from side to side – it will cause less trauma than a squeeze-any-way-you-please technique. Finish by going over skin with an antiseptic wipe like Dermalogica Skin Purifying Wipes.
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Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser is a lovely floral-scented mousse.
Step 4: The Final Fix: A Mask
Everyone sees those old-school clay masks in the movies, so that's what they buy. But it's key to pick the right mask for your skin type. You can use gel masks to drench the dehydrated, clay masks to degrease oily types and cooling masks to soothe acne irritation. On a slow night, you can multi-mask with a zone defense plan: a de-puffing gel around your eyes, a clay concoction on the T-zone and a super moist collagen pack on parched cheeks. If you mix fixes, choose products that you keep on for the same amount of time so you're not rinsing off your nose first and your cheeks 10 minutes later. When you're done, follow the same cleansing method described in Step One to get all the gunk off. Then lock in the mask's benefits with a layer of moisturizer. Schedule your facial for right before you hit the sack. You want the stuff you've put on to soak in, so it's not good to apply makeup or sunscreen right away. Plus, when you're sleeping, skin can process the ingredients in the products you've applied. So you can greet the day (and any exes) with a fresh, glowing complexion.
A super-duper moisture booster: SCO Ultra Soothing Face Mask
Post-pimple picking, disinfect with Dermalogical Skin Purifying Wipes.
Soft scrub: Guerlain Issima Smoothing Exfoliator is gentle and effective.
It's a scrub, it's a mask – it depends on how you use it.
If you don't use the pretty Better Botanicals Facial Steam for your face, you can try is as home décor.
Easy on the eyes: Darphin Soothing Eye Contour Mask will perk up your peepers.
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The Ktunaxa Nation hopes to move forward with reconciliation in 2018.
Council Chair Kathryn Teneese recognized there was progress last year, with the Nation invited to take part in numerous events like the Columbia Basin Trust Symposium in Kimberley.
Teneese hopes for some clarity around the actions required for this process.
"Everybody has their ideas on what that should look like and everybody has their ideas on how that should take place," Teneese says. "We know that its a long-term relationship building activity."
She feels its going to be a lengthy journey for native bands across the country.
"We've got many, many years of undoing and unlearning in order for us to move forward," Teneese says. "We're certainly not there yet, but we're generally moving in the right direction."
Teneese also looks forward to their first full year of solely owning St Eugene Resort and Casino.
She says this will increase opportunities for public education and business.
Stay tuned for more 2018 previews from East Kootenay newsmakers as we move into the new year.
– Ktunaxa Nation Chair, Kathryn Teneese


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I'm not what you would call a coffee connoisseur.
I don't go into cafes and order a Venti Extra-Hot Sugar-Free Caramel Macchiato with Skim Milk, an Extra Shot of Espresso and Extra Whip Cream, although I did wait behind that guy in line one time. I don't buy Kopi Luwak, or, for that matter, any other obnoxiously expensive coffee whose seeds were eaten and crapped out by small cat-like animals.
I have never been the girl who rhymes off a laundry list of coffee expectations for the poor confused and annoyed barista.
I have never been the girl who buys the most expensive coffee, as if by doing so, she has asserted her position in some sort of invisible hierarchy that only she is aware of.
I have, however, been the girl who patiently asks for a Caramel Latte, and then just as patiently listens to the old "you know it's made with milk" reminder when she asks for extra cream in it. I have gritted my teeth, and resisted the urge to lecture the poor barista about how the word "latte" is in fact part of "caffe latte", an Italian term which literally means "milk coffee", and that only a complete twit wouldn't know it was made with milk.
The fact of the matter is, I like the taste of cream in my cup better than milk.
In a sense, maybe I am not so much a coffee connoisseur as a coffee snob. I prefer what I brew at home. I don't like most of what's offered in cafés, unless I'm desperate for caffeine.
It's a bitter mess, like my views on the rampant misuse of apostrophes.
Some pretty nasty potions that have had the gall to call themselves coffee have passed these lips of mine, however. I've choked down vile mixtures of instant coffee, powdered whitener and artificial sweetener that were, at worst, "humane" ways of torturing prisoners of war and, at best, suitable test material for sewage treatment plants.
I took one for the team; I choked them down for the good of all, so that no one would die or suffer horrible injuries that day as a result of me not being properly caffeinated.
In the morning, before I have polished off the contents of my mug, I- like Medusa- could petrify mere mortals who so much as looked at me. After one coffee, I'm almost presentable. Not necessarily literate, though- that comes after two cups.
This is why I get up and have my breakfast before even waking anyone else up- because I love my family, and want to keep them alive.
Coffee saves lives, people, at least in my house.


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I went out and bought a 5 1/2 gallon glass fish aquarium complete with lid. The light I placed in the lid is a 25 watt full-spectrum "day light" that you can buy at your local pet store for "desert and tropical environment".
There is a layer of washed aquarium rock at the bottom, topped with about 4-5 inches of 50/50 sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Well moistened with distilled water.
The lid is your typical fish tank lid that flips up for easy access. I leave that flip-top up during the day and the lid/light in the middle of the top of the tank so that air can get in one side and escape another, for proper air circulation.
I have a humidity and temp. reader in the terrarium. Humidity seems to maintain approx. 70-80% except for today, which is really hot. And the temp. seems fairly steady at 80-85 degrees when I have the light on during the day.
I turn the light on for about 15-16 hours a day, and turn it off and close the lid overnight. Overnight the temp. in the terrarium drops to about 70 degrees.
My baby doesn't look any better yet, but I just put her and a companion (my hubby brought home another one from the local garden center...didn't seem TOO sick) in there yesterday.
So there it is! Can anyone tell me if all sounds good, or if I'm missing anything? How long should it take for my plants to show signs of improvement as long as they're left alone?
Thanks everyone, the outpouring of help here has been fantastic!


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By: Susanna Bill
For those of you who are unfamiliar with el Bulli, it used to be a guide Michelin 3 star Spanish avant garde restaurant located in Catalonia. Its trademark is stretching food creativity and food chemistry to the absolute limit. In 2011 it closed and will reopen in 2014 – not as a restaurant though, but more as a cross over food creativity think tank. Which I fully understand after having watched two hours of experimentation with vacuum cooking, nitrogen ice cooling and extracting all sorts of fluids from all sorts of vegetables and intestines. Apart from appreciating the importance of unlearning to learn I refrain from commenting about the food as such, that you can see for yourself.
No, the movie is all about innovation. I guarantee if you want to understand what an innovation process is all about "el Bulli Cooking in Progress" will serve it to you on one of its wavy silver plates. Let me give you a few tidbits (if you want the full 2 hour meal the entire movie is available on You Tube).
An ever ongoing discussion is the balancing act between thinking outside the box and doing innovation work versus thinking inside the box engaging in production and whether the two can be combined simultaneously. The solution in the elBulli case is a two step process. Get out of the production facilities (they simply close the restaurant and move to another more urban location) to open up the senses, allowing for major experimentation in order to take the radically new steps. Then, when the time is right, take the concepts back and reconnect to the production where they are combined and fitted into recipes.
Space for innovation during production is fruitful. Even though the kitchen throughout the restaurant season is very tightly run with activities clocked to the minute there is still some space left for innovation. Much of the food "production" is left to a larger team whereas the head chefs, using existing courses as basis allow themselves some room for more incremental innovation.
Radical innovation is enabled through enacting multiple viewpoints, multiple senses, total concentration and lots of experimentation.
Radical innovation is enabled through enacting multiple viewpoints, multiple senses, total concentration and lots of experimentation. Allowing me as a viewer to follow how sweet potatoes are turned and twisted into fluids, oils and eventually into stuffed meringue during constantly trying, discarding, reflecting, tasting, smelling and relentless discussing amongst the different members of the team is a great example of that.
Innovation is an emergent social process. There is a wonderful scene when one of the main chefs brings a glass of water topped with olive oil to one of his colleagues and the two of them initiate an intense ideation process about what the glass is all about. This type of spur of the moment informal encounters is crucial for ideas to move forward. At el Bulli too, where this particular concept ends up on the final menu.
The engine in innovation processes is the mix of exploring opportunities – divergent thinking, and selecting and exploiting selected ones – convergent thinking, adding some spice of reflection. These three forces act on the micro as well as the macro level. In the particular case of el Bulli periods of intense experimentation are followed by browsing through the results, discussing which ones that are mostly connected to what el Bulli is all about and finally selecting which to explore further and which that will remain in the pantry for the time being. Such occasions looked very much alike meetings at the office. All sitting around an oval table with lap tops open.
At el Bulli and many other instances, part of the value that you as a customer pay is the story of the product or service. El Bulli sells books, gives lectures and makes movies out of their work. In addition to that I hope that when the dinner guest is about to experience the lyophilized tangerine gaps looking like small boats in olive oil and ice cubes he/she is told the story about the origin of the course: the view from a simple tavern by the sea, visited by one of the chefs that was so beautiful that he wanted to recreate that experience. At that same night he all of a sudden got the instinct to drop one of the ice cubes in his drink on top of what was left of his meal creating a wonderful mix of textures. True or not but I'm sure that such a story increases the sensation that the dinner guest experience even more.
By the way, el Bulli did not sponsor me to write this article nor am I using this text as an attempt to qualify into their think tank to be. Just watch the movie.
By Susanna Bill
Susanna is the former Head of Innovation at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. In 2009 she founded Sustenance AB and since then shares her time between advising corporate leaders in how to make innovation happen by strengthening the innovation capabilities of their organizations, and pursuing a PhD at the department of Design Sciences at Lund University, focusing on the social processes that are beneficial for the innovation capabilities of self organizing teams. Susanna is a sought after speaker and panelist and the moderator of Innovation in Mind conference.


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For Sale
1893 Victorian: Queen Anne
Historical Ward House in Sealy, TX
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|Full Baths
|Half Baths
|Heated Sq. Ft.
|Lot Size
|150' wide x 145' deep
|Property Taxes
|$ 11,334
|Assessed Tax Value
|$ 460,621
- A Painted Lady
- 1st Floor Bath
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- 2nd Floor Laundry Room
- Attic
- Breakfast Room
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Living room
- Utility Room
- Walk-Up Attic
- Master bedroom downstairs
- Master bedroom upstairs
- Barn
- Fenced Yard
- Fresh paint
- Garden
- 2 Outbuildings
- Porch
- Restored exterior
- Built-in Cabinets
- Ceiling Fans
- Ceramic Tile
- 2 Fireplaces
- Gas Logs
- High Ceilings
- Original wood windows
- Asphalt shingle Roof
- Walk-In Closets
- Wood floors
- Shingle Roof: Asphalt shingle
- Central air
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Water Heater - Gas
- Butler's Pantry
- 12-foot Ceilings
- Claw-foot Tub(s)
- Ripple Glass
- Stained Glass Windows
- Transoms
- Widow's Walk
- Wrap Around Porch
- Longleaf pine floors
- Original hardware
- Shiplap walls and ceiling
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More About This House
The Ward House was built in 1893 for Presley Ward. The house has 4,350 sf and underwent a complete restoration in 2008. At that time, all new wiring, plumbing, roofing, and heating and air conditioning were installed.
The Ward House is located in Sealy's best historic neighborhood that has many restored historic homes.
The house has its original cypress siding and porches constructed of longleaf heart pine. All of the interior has original longleaf pine floors with the exception of the kitchen and family room (have newer cypress floors) and the bathrooms and laundry room which have either slate, ceramic or porcelain tiles.
The house has 4 large bedrooms, each with a full private bath. In addition, there is a formal parlor and dining room downstairs along with a large (21' x 23') family room off the large kitchen. The kitchen has the original beaded board walls and ceilings and has been outfitted with period-appropriate cabinets.
All of the work has been done and is move-in ready. The property has tremendous potential to become a B&B or a great family home. The house is on two lots totaling 3/4 acre. There are numerous mature trees. The yard is fenced with a sturdy wood 7' high privacy fence that has several attached pergolas.
Utilities are very reasonable. At the height of the summer, the electric bill runs approximately $400/month. The heat is natural gas and during the coldest months of the winter the combined water and gas bill runs approximately $200/month.
Surrounding Area
The Ward House is located in Sealy, Texas. Sealy has a population of a little over 6,000 and is located 30 minutes west of Houston on Interstate 10. Sealy retains the small-town charm of yesteryear and experiences a low crime rate, but is close enough to the larger cities to make commuting to work or traveling to museums, theatres and shopping a short trip.
The house is located three blocks from State Hwy 36 that runs north/south through Sealy and approximately 10 blocks from I-10.
The Ward House is within walking distance of several churches and the neighborhood park known as the Levine Park. The Levine Park is home to several annual events, including the Fantasy of Lights.
There are numerous interesting sites and tours in the area including the historic painted churches in neighboring Fayette County, winery tours, the San Felipe de Austin Museum in neighboring San Felipe, the Round Top Antiques Show and many others.
The Ward House was built in 1893 for Presley Ward. The home was owned by his descendants until 2006 when it was purchased by the current owners.
Presley Ward came to Texas in the 1850s as a young man. He actively bought and sold real estate throughout his life. He also owned a cattle ranch south of Sealy.
Much of the Ward family history is known.
Many off the personal documents, including the family Bible, are in the possession of the current owners. The current owners also have many family photographs, scrapbooks and other personal records of the Ward family.
The Ward House was one of the earliest homes built in Sealy and certainly one of the most elegant.
The house retains its original windows, doors, hardware and flooring.
All of the wood in the house, including the flooring, is longleaf heart pine.
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It Takes A Village - Food Manufacturing
As noted before, It Takes A Village to manage an allergy and food manufactures bear significant responsibility.
This week Cadbury stunned the allergy community with a significant recall of thousands of Cadbury Mini Creme Eggs and Easter Chicks due to missing allergy labeling. This is particularly scary since these products are typically directed at young children.
In response to the Cadbury announcement, (incidentally their second recall within the last few months), Loraine Heller wrote an excellent piece entitled "Allergens: no room for mistakes".
Lorraine urges manufactures to prioritize allergens ahead of other food related concerns such as unfounded health claims on products or products that have hidden hazards such as contributing to obesity.
The link between allergen and anaphylaxis is a direct and well-documented risk. Lorraine notes that "allergens sit one notch up on the priority ladder – because when we're talking about the risk of people dying after a single nutritional slip, or even suffering a seriously compromised quality of life, there really is no room for debate."
Given that I have a child with anaphylaxis to peanut and egg I obviously concur, and am concerned.
She also notes progress that has been made ...
"New labeling regulations implemented last year in the US require the labeling in simple language of eight major food allergens - milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy."
and some things that are troubling ...
"Europe has gone one step further, essentially abolishing an outrageous '25%' rule – which meant that a compound ingredient comprising less than 25 percent of the finished product (such as salami on pizza) did not have to have its individual ingredients listed. But since 2005 products for sale in Europe must label 12 allergens, with an additional two shortly due to be added to the list."
It is not surprising that Europe has again taken the lead in erring on the side of caution in food related matters. Europe typically takes a more precautionary approach to food manufacturing rules, as evidenced by their tougher stance on GMOs vis a vis North America.
The other trend that everybody has noticed is that many products now feature 'may contain' labeling. The USDA requires this labeling whenever a manufacturer cannot be sure that the product is allergen free. The problem though is that many feel these labels are primarily for legal protection and as a result there is something of a 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' effect in the marketplace.
Says Lorraine, "Manufacturers feel they are being responsible, while consumers feel they are opting for a legal cop-out. As a result, the labels are mistrusted and often ignored."
The bottom line is that as parents of an anaphylactic child we have learned much about how to read labels, though it is confusing at times. It is very helpful when plain English is used and dangerous when allergens are buried. It is not helpful, for example, when a label includes 'vegetable oil' instead of calling out the exact oil. This happens when oils are a composite or if the ingredients are subject to variation.
I need the manufacturer to tell me whether there is peanut in the product. People allergic to the other primary allergens need the same level of clarity. Though progress has been made, there more work needed on the food manufacturing and labeling front.
My favourite quote in the Cadbury article comes from Tony Bilsborough, who said that the incorrect allergy labeling was discovered "through our regular due diligence report". Perhaps that process needs to be tightened before the product actually hits the shelves!
It is true ... there is no margin for error.


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The development team behind the proposed Arm End golf course and multi-use public recreational facility in Hobart, Tasmania, is celebrating as the project has moved a big step closer to fruition.
Tasmanian authorities have granted the team a lease on the land, which is located across the estuart of the River Derwent from Hobart city.
Project manager Craig Ferguson said work will now begin to finalise the extensive walking, cycling, golfing, bird watching, fishing, nature and heritage interpretation location. "We believe Arm End will become one of Tasmania's most widely used and enjoyed areas of public land. The site is absolutely spectacular – the perfect location for Tasmanian families and their children."
Ferguson said the first major task will be to start the environmental rehabilitation programme for the 121-hectare site, including management of introduced weeds, erosion control and native plant revegetation.
"The world class, public golf course, planned to open in 2016, will fund ongoing rehabilitation and preservation programmes for generations to come. We want to assure the community that the site will remain open for free and unrestricted access for the whole community into the future. For more than 100 years, this land was farmed extensively; for almost 20 years it has largely fallen into disrepair despite the best efforts of the local community. We will restore the land to its former native coastal glory."
The course is being designed by Australian golf architects Neil Crafter and Paul Mogford. Crafter told GCA: "To have achieved the formal lease signing stage with the Tasmanian government is the culmination of a good deal of hard work and community consultation by the proponents, headed by Greg Ramsay, as well as the project planners. Our role in integrating the golf course with these other recreational uses has been challenging, but rewarding."
"The site is a spectacular one, unlike any other to our knowledge in Australia, with water views from every hole around a dynamic coastline of dunes, cliffs, beaches and promontories – all of which have been incorporated into the masterplan for both golfers and non-golfers. The site is certainly Top 10 calibre in Australia and our task is to design and build a course that is worthy of the site. It can be quite windy at times at Arm End and the course will play very differently with different winds – the course we have routed will come in at around 6,000 metres from the rear tees, and will play at around 5,500 metres for typical public play. The fairways will be wide from both a strategic and ease of play perspective and shaping will be minimal, our intention is to only shape tees, greens and bunkers and use the natural lay of the land for fairways. The project will protect both Aboriginal and colonial heritage and there will be extensive revegetation with indigenous plants of what is now weed-infested and degraded former farmland."
Crafter said he expected construction to begin in 2015, and hoped that golfers might be able to experience the course by late 2016.


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I probably listened to The Fall as much as any band in the second half of the '80s. Even though Mark E. Smith continues to work at a prolific rate and has now released 26 Fall albums, I haven't kept up. Every time I'm in SoundScapes I consider picking up a Fall record, but there have been so many in the last 10 years that I don't know which one to get and I always put one back on the shelf. But I found the following article to be intriguing. More than 40 people have served under Smith, a stern taskmaster, in The Fall over the years. A writer for England's Guardian newspaper tried tracking them all down. Even if you're not a Fall fan, it's worth a read just to get an idea about the crazed genius that is Mark E. Smith.
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Today's freebie is posted on another blog. There is a direct link but I feel strongly that I should not post it (the whole reason that it is on her blog is for her to get blog traffic). But I will post the link to Jin's post so that you can scroll down (the link for the freebie is at the very bottom).
Here is the picture of the freebies, a chick egg holder, cupcake holder, and gift card holder (the photo is from LD's FB post).
this post on Jin's blog.
The Peep Squeakers are a delightfully cute bundle of animal shapes (each an egg holder, cupcake holder, and gift card holder), there is a panda, a chick, a lambie, a bunny, and others. Just perfect for Easter.
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The 2013 NFL regular season is less than a week away, which has sports bettors busy crunching numbers after a hectic exhibition period.
Follow SBR Forum's Free NFL Picks all season long.
Top ATS performers in the preseason
New Orleans went 4-0 ATS during its exhibition schedule, as the franchise welcomed back head coach Sean Payton, who missed all of last season due to Bountygate. The Saints are definitely a team to keep a close eye on in the NFL futures market.
Seattle was definitely one of the more impressive teams during the preseason, as it covered all four of its preseason games, including a 40-10 blowout victory over the Denver Broncos on Aug. 17.
Washington demonstrated that it can win without the services of star quarterback Robert Griffin III, as head coach Mike Shanahan led the franchise to a perfect 4-0 ATS record. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year has been cleared to play in Week 1 after rehabbing from offseason ACL surgery.
Worst ATS performers in the preseason
Pittsburgh will look to move past its 0-4 SUATS record during the preseason, but it looks as if the franchise could miss the NFL playoffs for a second consecutive year based on its on-field performance in August.
NFL handicappers aren't expecting much out of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings this season, as they both finished 1-3 ATS during exhibition play.
Season-opening ATS trends
The Dallas Cowboys (7-3 ATS) and Denver Broncos (13-7 ATS) have both enjoyed success when opening a season at home recently, while the Cleveland Browns have failed to cover the number in front of their home fans in 10 of their last 13 opportunities in that situation.
Sports bettors may be looking to play against the New England Patriots due to being the largest road favorite on the NFL odds board, but it's important to consider that they've gone 10-5 ATS in their last 15 season openers when playing away from home.
Matchup trends
The New York Jets' quarterback controversy is receiving a lot of media coverage, which could provide some value in the sports betting marketplace, as they've gone 7-0 ATS in their last seven meetings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
As mentioned previously, the Patriots may look like a side to back, especially since they've covered eight of their last nine road meetings with the Buffalo Bills.
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-1 ATS) and San Diego Chargers (4-0 ATS) have both had success in covering the spread against their scheduled opponents—the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans respectively.


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Moms...they are wonderful. They seem to never run out of energy...well, probably because there is no end to the things they need to do! Keeping the house organized is one of the top items in every mom's checklist. I know I have a problem keeping our house organized but I try, thanks to a lot of products in the market today.
I am so thankful that I live in a world with abundant technology. Instead of spending hours sweeping the floor, dusting furniture, getting rid of the dust in our fans and AC, I can just use a vacuum cleaner. It's fast and efficient. Here are some of my picks.
Another thing that bugs me are shoes and slippers strewn all over the floor so I use an over the door organizer and another organizer like this one to keep them corralled. If you don't allow shoes in your home, stick one of these by the front door or in the garage.
Shelves are also another amazing and very versatile piece of furniture you can have in your home. Aside from storing books, I use them to store my son's toys and display his art work. I like having different sizes of shelves and racks at home.
For a rack similar to this one, I bought a few baskets and organized the contents into toys, gifts, my son's old clothes, etc. If I see stuff lying around, I just dump them in the basket. No need to spend several minutes organizing them.
I used an old diaper organizer to hide more toys (upper left)
Another sanity saver are clothes racks. I really get ticked when I see clothes lying around. Having a clothes rack handy allows my husband to toss his clothes over it. Well, I can't expect too much, can't I? I keep a set of hangers close by so that I can hang the clothes properly. This is also useful for drying clothes. Hang your clothes properly while drying so they don't end up with wrinkles and creases. Most of our clothes don't need to be ironed out because of this method. Another time saver!
One item that goes out of control in our house are my son's toys. We have an abundance of them. We regularly give some away but there are still a lot. Well, I only have myself to blame. To keep them organized, I use this kind of drawer:
I have two of these drawers. I use one for toys and the other one for crafts, arts and home school stuff. I chose this instead of the plain ones so that I could teach my 2-year old to clean up after playing. He knows which color drawer a specific toy goes into. I put his favorites (cars, trains, blocks) on the bottom drawers so that it will be easier for him to get them. I use the upper portion to store Play-Doh and other toys that need supervision when playing.
Minion madness!
These are just some of the things that help keep me sane day-to-day. Being a SAHM and taking care of a messy family is hard work! I do my best and I am really thankful for modern conveniences such as these. I hope you found this post helpful. Let me know what products keep you sane in the comments below.


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What about "gradual revolutions"? I am not being entirely facetious here, for this seems to be what is unfolding in a lot of Latin America. - Processes that go on for years and then (hopefully) end up changing power relations in those societies in a fundamental way. Fundamental change is what revolution is about anyway. The idea of a quick rising up and a smashing of the state and capitalism is obsolete, for sure.ReplyDelete
That's a good question. Historical revolutions that are something more than doomed rebellions HAVE always lasted "years". The example of the French Revolution, from 1789 to the rise of Napoleon, the Russian from 1917 until the final consolidation of the Communist dictatorship in 1921 and the Spanish from 1936 until the final victory of Franco in 1939 come to mind.Similarily the Chinese Revolution. The "new Russian Revolution" that replaced the commisariat with a new class of kleptocrats and managers was also a matter of years. The relatively "quick" episodes in that revolution such as Romania and Albania were mere sidelines to the lareger changes in the ex-Soviet bloc.ReplyDelete
Come to think of it there has NEVER been a "revolution" in the sense of a extremely fast overthrow of fundamental "changing power relations in those societies". Lots and lots of coups-des-etats but no "revolutions". Perhaps the idea of revolution is not just obsolete but was ALWAYS an historical mirage. Something to think about.


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Posted by Lynn Blackwell, Feb 19 2016 1:18PM
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EASTBOURNE MEETING SUNDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY 2-4pm
Guy Gladstone will be giving a talk and demonstration on Pulsing. Guy has been a practitioner since the 1980's and was trained by Curtis Turchin, the originator of Pulsing.
Pulsing is a deeply enjoyable and gentle form of bodywork, combining movements of stretching, lifting and rotating with a continuous rhythmic rocking.
Benefits include releasing emotional and muscular tension, easing stiff joints, increasing mobility. Pulsing simultaneously relaxes and energises and much more. They will be time for us to practice a few basic pulsing moves on each other.
Please Come Along ! All Welcome !
Cost: £5
Phone for more detail 01323 506762
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UPDATE: Okay, so at the point of writing this, I was kinda pissed so my judgment might have been biased. To be fair, the said person is, in fact, pretty nice at nice times.
"One who gets the job done by doing it is called a worker. He does all the hard labour but is never recognized for it. One who gets the job done by delegating the work to others is called a manager. He does no work but is recognized for being able to manage the work well, and hence gets promoted"
-One of my colleagues-
It's been a long time since I've updated. As usual, coz there's nothing much to blog about; how would you expect one to have a life when all she does is:
7 a.m. : Wake up, go to work.
6 p.m. : (note that it's been 12 hours of my precious life gone, and my
real life for the day hasn't even begun) Arrive home, dinner, shower.
7 p.m. : (my life starts here) Check mail, Facebook.
7.30 p.m. : can only do one of the following coz not enough time for all -
oh, how sad my life is: computer gaming OR watch TV series OR watch a movie
11 p.m. : get ready for bed, procrastinate going to bed.
Approx. 11.30 p.m. / 12 a.m. : Finally get to bed.
And this is just my internship. I'm dreading real working life.
Have finally got stuff to update today.
Has been happening for past few weeks already; been getting on my nerves, but today is the last straw and as nice a person as I am, it is OVER. MY. LIMIT.
I know I rarely get angry, but when I do...
Having great talent in speaking politely with hidden stabs is just one of the few things I pride myself of.
It's advantageous coz then people can't hold it against you for being rude or uncivilized or unreasonable (well, I WAS polite and I was JUST speaking my opinion, and I HAVE reasonable basis for my arguments) - think politically correct - but on the other hand, they'll get the message that I'm pissed and hopefully realise that as petite as I may seem, I AM capable of retaliation.
So. It all started when there was this guy, let's call him Mr Z, contacts me a couple weeks into the start of my internship. Incidentally, I had begun my internship at such a strategic time, a critical time when Mr Z needed some stuff coz the deadline was just on the time when I started working.
Me, being new and all, of coruse was still very blur about my job around here, and of course took my time to learn about what to do. Mr Z, on the other hand, was getting pissed coz I was not responding to his e-mails. What he didn't know was that, I HAD NO ACCESS to my e-mail yet because I was new and the process would take a while before the database could
recognize me.
So then, he kept sending me e-mails, and I kept not replying him. In the end, he got fed up and called me. Well, I answered and being new and all, I was still feeling scared and tried my best to be nice to everyone. (Not that I'm not nice to everyone now, I still am, but braver now =)) So then, he sort of "lectured". "Lecture" as in, you know the times when you were young and your parents lectured you on something wrong that you did, and
you found that you could not answer back, so you just shut up, listened, and patiently waited for the lecture to end? Yeah, that's what he did to me. Treated me like a child and shit like that.
Lectured on why he needed it so urgently, and on why I have not done it yet, and that I will NEED TO DO IT ASAP. Like, hello, who the heck are you to lecture me on my first week of work? Of course, at that moment, I didn't think that, I just assumed he was in a position to do so. As you can expect, it wasn't his concern whether I was blur about the job or not, by hook or by crook, he wanted it done.
So anyway I ran to my supervisor about it, and - God bless him - he was very kind about it and helped me talk to Mr Z. Eventually, seeing that I was still new and all, my supervisor also (very kindly) helped me get the job done.
So well, the first impression I had on Mr Z wasn't all that good.
A month later, Mr Z contacted me again, telling me there was a mini "project" that needs to be done. The previous intern had been working on it, and I was to continue his work. He arranged for us to meet, and when I met him, my image of him totally changed. He was very friendly and smiled pretty often, and he was even nice to me. Not rude or angry, like the last
time when we talked on the phone. So well, I naively assumed that maybe he was just having a bad day the last time (do I hear PMS?) and that in fact, he may be a nice enough guy to work with.
He then explained to me about the "project", and told me there was a process I would need to learn before embarking on this. He knew the process as well, don't ask me why he did not personally teach me about it but instead told me to learn it from other people.
So anyway, I went along and learnt it, though not very well, coz I wasn't allowed access to it, so I couldn't have hands-on, but only listen and learn from explanations by others. At least I had a rough idea about it.
Then I came back to Mr Z, and told him I had learnt about it. He asked me several questions, to some I could not answer very well, and to which he concluded that I did not learn it well enough and told me to learn it again. ZzZZzzz.
So I learned it again, and came back to Mr Z. I think it's essential that I point out here that I DID learn the process very well, and I asked lots of questions and at the end of the lesson I even asked is there anything else I need to know?" and made sure I knew everything. Would it be really my fault then, if Mr Z asked me something that I was not even taught? I
already tried to learn everything and asked all questions I could ask, is it really my fault if there was some question left unasked, because of the mere fact that I myself DID NOT EVEN KNOW THAT QUESTION/PROBLEM EXISTED?
I learned the process THREE FRICKIN' TIMES and even after that Mr Z insisted that I didn't know enough. Well, how can I, when I MYSELF AM NOT ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM, HENCE I CANNOT HAVE HANDS ON, AND HENCE AM MERELY LEARNING BY LOOKING?
If Mr Z was such a pro about it, WHY WON'T HE TEACH ME? WHY TELL ME TO
If you think I have not learned the things you expect me to know, THEN YOU TEACH ME YOURSELF LAH, ASSHOLE.
So anyway, I had also discussed this "project" with my supervisor, and my supervisor had already approved of my work and was very satisfied with what I have done. But IDIOTIC MR Z KEEP FINDING MY FAULTS.
There was even once when he scolded me through the phone and I still had to act happy and polite and all, but when we finally hung up, I ALMOST CRIED. Scratch that, actually there were tears already, but then I had the flu so nobody noticed when I took a tissue to my face.
So then most recently, I discussed about the "project" with my supervisor, and my supervisor corrected some of my mistakes. I discussed it with Mr Z, and Mr Z agreed about what my supervisor said, and even gave me further instructions to do according to what my supervisor told me to do.
So I went and did it, and then I forwareded the final result to Mr Z and my supervisor. Because of the time Mr Z scolded me (for something that was utterly not my fault, FYI) till I was on the verge of tears, I was still kinda fuming so this is what I said:
(if you can't read the fine print, click on the image to enlarge)
And then, do you know what that asshole Mr Z replied?
Here's what he said:
Like WHAT THE FUCK??
I find so many things wrong with this email.
Firstly, I DID THIS BECAUSE IT WAS WHAT MY SUPERVISOR ASKED ME TO DO, AND WE HAD ALSO DISCUSSED ABOUT THIS, AND YOU AGREED FOR ME TO DO THIS. NOW I DID IT AND YOU ASK ME WHY??????
Secondly, EXPLAIN WHAT SHIT? Have you EVER explained anything to me? You have been making me run from this guy to that guy, forcing me to learn everything by myself. But YOU? YOU DID NOT EXPLAINED NO SHIT TO ME.
Thirdly, do I give a fuck whether you are disappointed in me or not? If you didn't know, MY SUPERVISOR AND BOSS ARE VERY HAPPY WITH MY PERFORMANCE. I don't give a shit if YOU are disappointed in me, you don't mean shit to my working life. Just because I am a student and not a permanent employee of the company does not mean you get to kick me around like I'm your student. If anything, it is MY SUPERVISOR who has the right to ill-treat me, not some nobody like you.
So anyway, I was procrastinating about calling him when my supervisor called me over and said that he would personally explain the situation to him. Which at that point, I heaved a huge sigh of relief, coz who knows what shit Mr Z will say to my face again if I called him?
Here's how my supervisor saved the day:
You may tell me that I should tell my supervisor about Mr Z, so that at least my supervisor could save me, but I can't coz if I do, both my supervisor and Mr Z would view me as some weakling who can't even stand on her own shoes and needs her supervisor to back her up.
Which is definitely not the impression I want others to have of me.
So anyways. That's about it. The problem isn't completely solved yet, but I'm praying it will soon enough.
I'll update again if there's more news about him.
But oh, well. What does it matter. My internship only lasts 6 months, anyway. Besides, at least I now have a taste of what the real working life might me.
It's gonna be a bleak road down my career.


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Have you ever got into a dilemma about which movie to see or which not to see? Well, sometimes it could be a problem, especially when you feel after seeing the movie that it was wastage of time and money. More than that viewing a bad movie leaves you depressed sometimes. This happens when we see new movies as well as movies yesteryears, whether as videos or in theaters.
If we are to rent movies and look at a list of available movies, the list could run into thousands of movies. We can hardly know which the best is or which movie contains what. Suppose we have a list of the top 50 or top 100 movies, it will help us select what we really need. Your Movie Pal has done that part for us and it helps a lot to rent nice movies.
What about classifying the best movies into categories like comedy, drama, romance, etc. and useful reviews are available? It is far better than having an unclassified review list.
While on tour or when moving to a new city, we often find it difficult to locate a nice movie theater or to locate video rentals and DVD sales. In the case of video/DD, sometimes we may not know that there is one just near us and may travel to a distant store. YourMoviePal.com has done a lot of research into this aspect and you can locate the best place for your favorite video or DVD.
They have on their site articles on the must see classic movies of all time. Also, they analyze movies according to their quality, plots, cultural relevance and societal impact. They help you select the best and you won't end up renting bad videos.
Similarly, their current movie reviews for parents help parents decide what the best is for their children and it will keep children happy at the theaters. Also, there are reviews of family movies. For these reasons, Your Movie Pal's review database of new and classic films is quite useful and helps as a ready reference that cannot go wrong.


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There's a lot of details to pay attention to when considering the
communication between the network connection and the MDM server. So, how
can IT Staff quickly test to identify where the problem is? Based on
challenges faced by schools during iPad deployments, we suggest making
use of the following checklist to identify how you can optimize your network.
First, analyze the number of devices involved in the issue. If the issue is occurring for only on a few iPads, we recommend simply restarting the devices and manually reconnecting the Wifi. If the issue seems to be more widespread, take the following steps to troubleshoot:
1) Check out the last MDM connection date by navigating through
the Bulk Operations and/or Device Info area;
2) If the MDM connection is current, check for any Alerts using the Management tab; look out for Alerts such as: MDM is disabled and/or devices without internet connection;
3) To conduct a real time connection test, request Update Info through Bulk Operations or Device Info, or try to apply commands such as App Lock or Wallpaper;
4) Check if the MDM connection status changed. If it hasn't, we highly recommend you repeat this process after connecting the iPads to a Hotspot network, such as your iPhone connection;
5) If it works correctly when using the Hotspot, check out your school network configuration! Check to make sure the TCP ports are allowed and the proxy domains are accessible.


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Black Epi Honfleur or Pochette?
I don't know about cute--they are both great, but I like the 1st epi better.
oooh I love the honfleur...it's so elegant!! and I"ve never seen one before IRL...I've seen lotsa pochettes though...go for the first one!
I like the pochette better as a clutch...can even use her as a wristlet by hooking one end of the strap to the other...
i'd prefer anything bigger from the two! they both looks pretty to me
The honfleur, I think it looks really classy!
I prefer the pochette, simple, understated, elegant !
love both sorry
As a clutch, I like the Honfleur better. As a shoulder bag, pochette.
I lean towards the pochette.
The pochette is sleek and sexier. Go for the second one.
I have the 2nd one in red. Not very practical, it's always a struggle to fit stuff in it! But it's gorgeous as well, I always get comments.
Totally agree!!
The first one.


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In May 2017, Mike White earned an undergraduate degree in sport management with a 3.23 GPA, becoming the first male in his family to graduate from college. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in recreation and sport administration with a concentration in intercollegiate athletic administration while competing in his final year of eligibility.
White was voted the offensive team captain for the 2017 season by his teammates. He has evolved as a team leader since starting for WKU in 2016. When new head coach, Mike Sanford, was hired over the winter, he and White had a discussion about his leadership. Said Coach Sanford: "I told him he's going to be asked to be a significant leader on this team. I wanted him to know he's going to have to be uncomfortable at times, but he doesn't have to completely change his stripes. A genuine and authentic leader isn't somebody who puts on a front of somebody they're not. You need to lead to your own strengths and then day-by-day put yourself slightly more out there."
White has been an advocate for causes such as the Stand For the Silent anti-bullying campaign and Spread the Word to End the Word to encourage people not to use the "R" word.
White has a passion for volunteering his time with children, which stemmed from the relationship with his girlfriend, Mallory, whom he met during his time at the University of South Florida. Mallory teaches autistic students in Tampa, and White looks forward to the opportunity to visit her classroom when he's back in his hometown. With that hands-on experience, combined with his motivation to help others, being a student-athlete at WKU and living in Bowling Green, White accepted the opportunity to further his investment in helping others.
White said the following about the Hilltoppers with Heart program: "I always want to get involved because it helps me stay grounded. Sometimes you're 100 percent football all the time and you kind of miss out on the things going on around you. So you go out in the community and help those who are less fortunate; you help kids who would love to be in our situation."
When seeing White in volunteer opportunities, Head Coach Mike Sanford notices something special about the young man. "He's got a great way about him," said Sanford. "People like being around him because he's genuine, he's not trying to be someone who he's not. Mike knows he's the most recognizable player on this football team, but he's not trying to get out front and be on the news or anything like that. He just likes being around people and love them and show them he cares."
White earned seven watch list honors prior to the 2017 season and was named preseason Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year after earning 2016 Conference USA Newcomer of the Year.
White had the unenviable task of following up WKU's all-everything quarterback Brandon Doughty and responded in dynamic fashion, leading an offensive attack that led the FBS in points per game (45.5) and was No. 3 in passing efficiency (174.87), No. 5 in total offense (523.1) and No. 5 in passing offense (336.8). White finished his first campaign on The Hill No. 3 nationally in passing efficiency (181.4) and passing yards per completion (15.58), which were both the top marks in Conference USA.
White completed 280 of 416 passes for 4,363 yards with 37 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2016. His eight games of 300 yards or more passing were fifth-most nationally, and his 76 completions of 68 yards or more were second-most nationally. He led the nation in passing completions of 30 yards (44) and 40 yards (24) or more. White joined Doughty as the only quarterbacks in school history to eclipse the 4,000 yard mark in a season while his 181.39 passer rating set a single-season school record. White had a completion percentage of 65 percent or better in eight games, and against C-USA opponents, he was even more lethal, completing 71.1 percent of his passes for 25 touchdowns and just two interceptions.


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I had another curry craving and found the most wonderful selection of curry mixes from Woolworth's. They had Rogan Josh to Butter Chicken and I just couldn't resist. So here is my 15 minute curry.
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Serves 1
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Texas horsemen fired up for Refrigerator.
By Martha Claussen and Jennifer Hancock | September 28, 2016
Jessies First Down and JRC Callas First Renew Rivalry in the Refrigerator Handicap
By Martha Claussen
On April 16 at Sam Houston Race Park, two highly regarded Texas-breds, JRC Callas First and Jessies First Down faced off in the $107,730 Bank of America Texas Challenge Championship (G2). The victory belonged to 2014 AQHA world champion JRC Callas First, who broke like a rocket from the far inside post and never relinquished his lead.
Bred by J.R. Cass, the 6-year-old son of Winners Award is owned by Dana and Brian Stroud and trained by Brian. The Strouds paid $20,000 in February to late-enroll JRC Callas First into the Bank of America Racing Challenge program, to immediate reward. He is expected to represent Texas in the $350,000 Bank of America Challenge Championship (G1) at Los Alamitos.
For the second year in a row, Ted G. Abrams Sr.'s homebred Jessies First Down, a son of FDD Dynasty, was the fastest qualifier for the Houston regional qualifier. And for the second year in a row, he had to settle for a runner-up finish, finishing 1 1/4 lengths behind JRC Callas First.
Three weeks later, it was a much happier outcome for Abrams and his family as Jessies First Down rallied strongly to capture the $50,000 Sam Houston Classic (G2).
The 5-year-old gelding has shown a new level of professionalism this year.
"I think he has finally figured things out," explained Abrams. "You watch him in the saddling paddock this year and he stands quietly and is extremely focused."
His maturity and the solid connection Abrams and leading conditioner Judd Kearl have formed, are two major reasons for his success.
Following the Sam Houston Classic, Jessies First Down headed to Ruidoso Downs to get acclimated and prepare for the $200,000 All American Gold Cup (G1). He dazzled in his allowance prep on August 16 before finishing second in the Gold Cup on Labor Day weekend.
"This horse has been super his whole career." said Kearl. "He has a hard time getting away once in a while and that's what gets him beat. He's got a super big finish and catches them at the end."
Stroud reports that 2014 AQHA world champion JRC Callas First is training well and ready for Saturday night. Jockey Esgar Ramirez, who soared to new heights in his All American Derby-Futurity victories at Ruidoso Downs, will ride from post position 10.
"I like our post and our chances with the leading (money earning) rider in the nation," said Stroud.
While JRC Callas First was unplaced in his only two starts following the Bank of America Texas Challenge victory, Abrams respects the intrepid Texas-bred.
" 'JRC' is certainly capable and I feel he is the one to beat," stated Abrams. "We expect a very competitive race. There are no soft spots anymore, for sure."
Saturday night's 440-yard test in the Refrigerator Handicap is certainly not just a two-horse race, but does present a very interesting preview for the next stakes planned for both of these runners.
The $350,000 Bank of America Challenge Championship (G1) at Los Alamitos is still the plan for Stroud, who is hauling a "trailer full" of regional winners to California. Earlier this week, Abrams was notified that Jessies First Down has also been invited to the October 29th final.
Call it a rivalry or another compelling showdown between two beloved and talented multiple stakes winners, but don't miss it! The Refrigerator Handicap will be part of the fantastic Saturday night card, which also features the $20,000 AQHA Distance Challenge and the $25,000 Merial Distaff Challenge.
Wishing the best of luck to all!
Super Field Assembled for Saturday's $75,000 Refrigerator Handicap
By Jennifer Hancock
As we enter the fall racing season, older runners are making their statement for year-end award honors. The 20th running of the Grade 1 Refrigerator Handicap at Lone Star Park on Saturday, October 1, has drawn a full field of talented runners. The 10-horse field includes a former world champion, and the combined earnings of the field is almost $2.5 million. Dwayne "Sleepy" Gilbreath is stepping out of retirement to saddle his daughter's stakes winning homebred If I Were Famous. A three-time winning trainer of the All American Futurity (G1), Gilbreath won the Refrigerator in 1997 with Six Delights for Jack and Mary Evans and again in 2002 with Champion Significant Speed for Scarlett Hill Farm. The Refrigerator will offer fans the opportunity to see some of the top older horses compete at the classic quarter mile distance.
Wrangler Racing Ace Jennifer Hancock takes a deeper look at the Refrigerator Handicap, which will be the ninth race on Lone Star's Saturday card. With a $75,000 purse, the 440-yard race has a local post time of 10:03 p.m.
Trainer Judd Kearl is leading the nation's training standings in both wins and earnings, and Sam Houston Classic winner #1 Jessies First Down is one of his many talented runners, who has helped Kearl distance himself from the field. With five wins and three seconds from eight starts this year, the 5-year-old FDD Dynasty gelding has raced almost exclusively in stakes company, and the 440-yard distance seems to be one of his favorite distances.
#10 JRC Callas First, the 2014 world champion, hasn't raced since June after a couple of rough starts where he was bumped leaving the gates. He defeated Jessies First Down in the Bank of America Sam Houston Challenge Championship (G2) in April, and the outside post position has been favorable to winners this meet with an added bonus that it will give the former champ a clear path with no rival on his outside to contend with.
Making his first start in 2016 at Ruidoso, #9 Politically Correct ran third in an extremely tough field in the All American Gold Cup on Labor Day weekend. The 4-year-old Apolitical Jess gelding seems to have found his closing kick, which helped him win five races last year.
#5 Red Corona Warrior hasn't finished off the board in five starts this year and comes into the Refrigerator off a stakes win at Gillespie County. He's been racing at shorter distances, but his past performances say he can handle the classic distance and could add some value to exotic bets.
Jennifer Hancock's Refrigerator Handicap Picks:
#1 Jessies First Down, #10 JRC Callas First, #9 Politically Correct, #5 Red Corona Warrior
Wrangler Racing Aces Onsite at Lone Star Park on Saturday
Jennifer Hancock will visit Lone Star Park on Saturday, October 1 on behalf of the Wrangler Racing Aces, a fan education program initiated by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). She will join track handicapper Rick Lee for his pre-race show to offer their analysis the entire card, including the $20,000 AQHA Distance Challenge, $25,000 Merial Distaff Challenge and $75,000 Refrigerator Handicap (G1).
Visit the Q-Racing Aces page on Facebook or follow them @HorseRacingAces on Twitter for timely updates on Quarter Horse racing across North America. The Wrangler Racing Aces are following the horses, jockeys, trainers and milestones at Los Alamitos, Ajax Downs, Lone Star Park, Will Rogers Downs, Indiana Grand, Evangeline Downs and Zia Park.
AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHARacing on Twitter, "like" Q-Racing on Facebook and visit www.aqharacing.com.


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Murugadoss' writing doesn't manage to give you the chills or thrills the promos promised.
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With the fantasy football regular season rapidly coming to a close, it's time for teams to start preparing for their run in the playoffs. Yesterday I broke down the playoff schedule for quarterbacks, today I'll take a look at running backs. Many owners factor in fantasy playoff matchups as early as a draft day, long before the season even begin. I am not one of those people. Although I do support the concept as a tiebreaker if you just can't decide between two players during your draft, November and December matchups are not very important in July and August. So much changes throughout the NFL season due to injuries and coaching changes without even mentioning players who just flat out under (or over) perform. This makes it's nearly impossible to predict with any level of confidence what players and teams are going to look like at the season's end with any degree of certainty.
With 10+ weeks in the books, we have a pretty good idea of what teams are good and bad, and where their strengths and weaknesses lie. We can use this information now to see what players we might want to target or fade as the playoff picture comes into focus. One of my favorite tools to use when I start preparing my weekly rankings and setting my lineups is ESPN's fantasy points against data.
Using that information, I looked at the matchups of all NFL teams during the traditional fantasy football playoffs of weeks 14, 15 and 16 (if you play in a league that uses week 17, your commissioner is a monster, and I'm sorry for you). I didn't bother messing with teams in the middle of the pack or what I viewed as neutral matchups; focusing on the handful of teams that were either strong or weak against each positional grouping regarding fantasy points allowed. Hopefully, you find this useful and wish you success in the fantasy playoffs, unless of course, we're in a league together, in which case I wish only bad things for your fantasy team.
Running Backs
The six softest fantasy run defenses come playoff time belong to the 49ers, Bills, Chargers, Raiders, Rams, and Lions. Only three teams are lucky enough to face these defenses during the playoffs. Unfortunately, two are RBBC teams. The Titans are a two-horse backfield. Even with Demarco Murray getting the bulk of the work most of the season, I think their week 15 and 16 matchups against the 49ers and Rams might be good enough to get value out of both Murray and Derrick Henry if need be.
The other team, the Eagles, have developed an ugly (for fantasy anyway) almost 3-and-a-half-headed monster at running back. Jay Ajayi, LeGarrette Blount, Corey Clement and Kenjon Barner will all get at least a little work. Each of the first 3 can probably be trusted a little bit with matchups against the Rams in week 14 and Raiders in week 16. Hopefully, the situation clears up a bit with a little bit of time before the playoffs start, but as of now, it looks those three backs will vulture at least some touches from one another down the stretch.
This leaves only the Chiefs and rookie stud Kareem Hunt as the only team with 2 plus matchups for fantasy purposes. He's regressed a bit after his monstrous start to the year, but given his matchups to close the fantasy season, he might be just the player to carry you across the finish line. A few players that have one great matchup in the playoffs and might be low owned in redraft leagues include: Samaje Perine, Kenyan Drake and Joe Mixon, as well as the duos of Marlon Mack/Frank Gore, Alfred Morris/Rod Smith, and Elijah McGuire/Bilal Powell who are all probably going to emerge as safe plug and play RB2/flex plays to close out the season.
Looking at the flip side, the five toughest matchups for running backs are the Texans, Vikings, Eagles, Seahawks, and Panthers. Contrary to what we saw at the quarterback position, these matchups impact a couple of stud RBs. Both Todd Gurley and Leonard Fournette both face 2 of the top 5 fantasy defenses against running backs. That is less than ideal, with Gurley looking at the Eagles and Seahawks and Fournette facing the Seahawks and Houston. The only positive spin I can put on this is that those games are in weeks 14 and 15, with both players seeing easier matchups in week 16 if you make it to your championship game. Fournette, in particular, gets to face the worst rushing defense in the league in week 16, which might be enough to win a championship if he can stay healthy until then.
The only other team that faces two top fantasy run defenses is Green Bay, but between injuries and poor quarterback play, it's hard to trust Ty Montgomery, Jamaal Williams or Aaron Jones (if healthy and not in jail) anyway. Just a quick note to close on: If you've been holding onto Ezekiel Elliott hoping for a big week 16 return to win you a championship, he'll be coming back to face the Seahawks and the 4th stingiest fantasy defense against running backs, so that's not an ideal spot for him, so temper your expectations if you think he can be your week 16 savior.