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The McHenry County Board will set salaries for all the countywide officials up for election this fall except the State's Attorney. $104,750 is what the following will be paid each year of their term: County Auditor Circuit Clerk Coroner Recorder … Continue reading
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I yearn for the days when Mrs. Vernon Kays used to answer phone in her husband's County Clerk Ve3rnon Kays' Office. (For those interested, she was the lowest paid person in the office.) One could make contact with a real … Continue reading
Here's what McHenry County Board members will have before them about salaries that they or their successors will earn starting after next fall's elections: A resolution calls for "compensation beginning December 2012 and fringe benefit options are hereby approved for … Continue reading
Sitting through an hour of Judge Thomas Meyer's court proceedings before the Zane Seipler Special Prosecutor request case has convinced me that the 22nd Circuit Court Judges should hire a management consultant. Most of the hour was spent re-scheduling cases … Continue reading
The letter with re-election petitions came in the mail to Republican Precinct Committeemen Tuesday. Katherine Keefe is running for a second term as McHenry County Circuit Clerk. Unopposed in both the GOP primary and general elections in 2008, there are … Continue reading
A press release from the State's Attorney and Circuit Clerk: Quarter of a Million Dollars Recovered for County Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State's Attorney, is pleased to announce that with the assistance of the McHenry County Circuit Clerk, Kathy … Continue reading
This is an interesting development. The press release is from the State's Attorney's Office: COURT OPENS SEALED RECORDS Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State's Attorney, announces that hundreds of previously sealed search warrant petitions and orders (from 2007-2009) were opened … Continue reading
The following press release comes from the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office about collecting fines folks have neglected to pay: STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE COLLECTS OVER 145K IN OUTSTANDING FINES AND COSTS FOR McHENRY COUNTY TAXPAYERS Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered about the lack of self-esteem held politicians who paste their names everywhere they can? I was sitting in that corridor of the older part of the new courthouse across from the Circuit Court's office. Actually, I … Continue reading
Below is a press release just received from McHenry County Circuit Clerk Kathy Keefe: McHenry County Circuit Clerk adds features to Website WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Circuit Clerk's Office is pleased to announce the addition of public court … Continue reading
The "sky is falling" mentality has not taken hold on the McHenry County Board yet, it seems. The Daily Herald's Chuck Keeshan first reported that McHenry County revenues will be $4 million short of expectations. Displaying a "We feel your … Continue reading
The "sky is falling" mentality has not taken hold on the McHenry County Board yet, it seems. The Daily Herald's Chuck Keeshan first reported that McHenry County revenues will be $4 million short of expectations. Displaying a "We feel your … Continue reading
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I love packing.
For some people it's the worst part of traveling, but I enjoy it… probably more than is normal. There's something so satisfying about fitting everything you need into each neatly folded space, especially when you know you've successfully packed for a healthy trip!
Healthy travel might be a new idea for you, as traveling is usually associated with eating out, drinking by the pool, and using it as an excuse to skip your workouts. But with Sonesta hotels, we're out to change all that! We're encouraging you to travel healthy, and #TravelFit. And it all starts with what you put in your suitcase. Here's what to pack for a healthy trip, and how these seven items can help you stick to your goals!
What To Pack:
- Workout clothes
- If you don't pack workout clothes, you're probably not going to work out. When you do have activewear packed, you'll see it and use it!
- Real food snacks
- Mixed nuts, jerky, and dried fruit are all great choices for traveling. They don't need to be refrigerated, they taste good, and they're a much better choice than anything from that vending machine.
- Sleep mask/earplugs
- Sleep is a very important part of your health! Pack what you'll need to ensure you get a good night's sleep.
- Multivitamin/probiotic supplements
- Ever notice that you might get sick or a little, ahem, stopped up when you travel? Bring along your normal vitamins and supplements, and a probiotic to keep your gut happy.
- Resistance bands
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i got to see the dark knight in theaters on sunday with my friend linda from lavish creations.
oh boy...i had been waiting for this one to come out for a long long time. as some of you might know...batman is my favorite super hero! some of you might have seen my utility belt at your weddings =)
why is he my favorite super hero? simple...it's because he's smart...and he's a normal person just like you and me. all other super heroes rely on super powers. only batman can get by with his wits. well...being a billionair doesn't hurt either, but that only proves my point...batman is smart!
i used to argue with my best friend in high school about who's the best super hero, superman or batman. in my opinnion...batman can beat superman any day! why? because you know batman will have a handy piece of kryptonite in his belt. and a nice pair of kryptonite bat boots nearby to kick superman's @$$. what's superman without his super powers? just a dumb, broke, normal guy who can't ask a girl out.
but aside from batman, i've always liked dark villains. villains like the ice queen from narnia, the only villain i know of that's ever stabbed a kid. she even showed up to battle wearing aslan's fur after she murdured him. or benicio del toro as jacky boy in sin city and also that irish dude who liked bombs. some of the other classic villains i like are cyrus the virus in con air, caster troy in face off, or captain dudley smith in la confidential. a good villain is essential to the dichotomy of a story.
all the past jokers were watered down and too PG for my taste. jack nicholson's joker was very good, but still wasn't crazy enough. i like my villains to be ruthless and without any logic or constraints of society. and heath ledger's performance simply took the cake. he is hands down the best villain in the history of villains. and there's talks about him winning an oscar...i really hope he does...because he deserves it. he really made the movie and it should've been called "the clown prince of crime" instead of the dark knight.
it saddens me that this performance will never be done again. i was a fan of heath ledger since "10 things i hate about you", but never so much as after i watched this movie. sadly we will never know what heights he could've reached...he will be missed.


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Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat! I've been busy with our little sumo empress (Aria is already a whopping 17.5lbs at 4.5mos! Breastmilk is aweeeeeeeesome!) but we are happy, healthy and enjoying this sunny Spring weather.
We've been hosting a lot of playdates with Aria's little bff's :) I try to cater to my friends' special dietary needs which usually includes being gluten and dairy free. Gone are the days where it was just us naturopathic hippies that would bring our own gluten/dairy free desserts to gatherings....I'm finding that when I present a g/d-free treat to our "normal" friends, it's greeted with ohhhhhhhs and ahhhhs instead of groans.
It's quite trendy right now to be gluten free so I find that many people are trying it to see what all the buzz is about. You may find no change at all but a percentage of folks that are sensitive to gluten will find themselves feeling fab....that lingering headache, never ending bloating, foggy thinking and chronic skin rash may finally disappear once you choose to eliminate gluten out of your diet. (note: if you really want to see if you are allergic to gluten, our clinic offers allergy testing).
I've also been dairy free as the lactose in dairy can travel into your breastmilk and cause your little one's tummy to become upset.
I make this cake often and recommend it to my friends and patients who are looking for a RIDICULOUSLY YUMMY g/d-free dessert. It's also super economical to make unlike most g/d-free desserts that you buy at the store....and best of all...it's embarrassingly easy to make.
First of all.....go to Food Basics and buy yourself one of these gluten free cake mixes....it should be around $3. If you don't have a Food Basics near you, you can use another gluten free cake mix....the key is to use more dairy free milk than the box instructions usually call for....you want the batter to have a nice smooth consistency):
If you follow the directions on the box, the cake will turn out dry, gross and crumbly. So instead, please follow my modifications:
Other ingredients needed:
1/2 cup Earth Balance (soy free) butter
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil (you don't have to put this in but i love putting a shot of this healthy medium chain fatty acid into the dessert!)
2 large eggs (I haven't tried this recipe yet with egg replacer....if you do, please let me know how it turns out!)
1 cup + 2Tbsp Dairy free milk (you choose.....I use flax/coconut/hemp/whatever is in the fridge)
1tsp vanilla extract
Now you can follow the preparation instructions on the box as well as the baking times. If you have used another cake mix, just cream the butter and coconut oil first until fluffy then add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Before you pour your batter into the prepared pans, it should look like this in consistency:
Voila (see pic at the top of this post)!!! I wanted to take a pic of the whole cake but Makoto already got into it!
Oh....I topped it with my fave frosting:
2 cups Demerara brown sugar
Dairy free milk
1/2 cup Earth Balance butter
- Put the demerara brown sugar into a sauce pan and just moisten with some milk (around 1/4c). Bring to a boil and stir carefully for 3min making sure it doesn't boil over. Take off heat and stir in the butter. Use an electric beater and beat until it thickens and becomes this delicious frosting (around 7min). I usually put the sauce pan in a shallow cold water bath in the sink while beating to cool it faster.
You can also heat some Chocolate Coconut milk to make a deelish dairy free hot chocolate for your guests too and serve it with your new favorite cake! :):):)
Have cake...and eat it too!! Enjoy!
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Well, CMA nominations have been announced, and because Blake Shelton is nominated for entertainer of the year, I thought it would be fun to reflect on the days in which his hair was long (and lovely…?). This song was released in 2001, so it really isn't THAT old, but he looks quite young in the video. I love the sound of it, but I also appreciate this song from a songwriting perspective because the answering machine element is a cool, creative way to tell a story.
So, without further ado, let us all appreciate the music– and luscious locks, of course– of a young Mr. Shelton.
Song: "Austin"
Artist: Blake Shelton
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Fragments of thought and explosions of creativity
from the author of Myke Phoenix, The Imaginary Bomb and Refuse to Be Afraid
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The taking away of breath
He didn't feel an excited explosion of joy and happiness. It was just there, standing there matter of fact and how-are-you good-morning-to-you-too, as if it had always been there and intended to be there for as long as it pleased and go on its way in its time.
No, not an explosion. The joy and happiness from the deer's arrival rose slowly and certainly until it overflowed, as if it had always been there and he could draw from that well from now on, anytime he wanted.
He overflowed with a sense of gratitude — to whom was he grateful? He claimed not to believe in a supernatural being, and yet he needed to thank Some One. Thank the universe? The universe didn't care a flying flamingo about him. Why should he thank the universe?
But gratitude was the emotion he was feeling. He was glad to be alive and in his moment. And so he murmured, "Thank you," to no one in particular, and he could have sworn Some One overheard him and murmured, "You're very welcome, my son."
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Chief vets from all states will hold a teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the death of a horse in Queensland from the deadly Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV).
Biosecurity Queensland says as the disease has never been seen in horses before, the group will draw up guidelines and advice on management practices.
Chief Biosecurity Officer Jim Thompson says the guidelines will include quarantine restrictions for properties.
Dr Thompson says other animals, including horses, are on the Southern Darling Downs property where the horse died last week.
"None of the remaining animals have shown any signs of unusual behaviour or illness recently," he said in a statement.
"Officers have also started assessing the location of microbat and other bat colonies, including flying foxes, in the area.
"Microbats, including a dead bat had been observed on the property, but not in close association with the horses.
"All Australian bat species are considered susceptible to ABLV."
Queensland Health boss Jeannette Young said eight people who had contact with the horse have been identified.
"Seven people have been offered a course of treatment which prevents Lyssavirus in humans," Dr Young said.
"One other person was deemed to have had such a low exposure to the horse that preventative treatment was not required."
There is no test available for Lyssavirus before symptoms appear, she said.
Vets and conservationists are again warning not to touch bats or flying foxes as investigations continue.
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) says a lot of questions remain unanswered following the confirmed death of the horse from ABLV and the suspected death of a second horse on the property from the same illness.
The other horse was disposed of before tests could be run.
"In the past, people have become infected with the deadly lyssavirus by being scratched or bitten by a flying fox or micro-bat, and we don't know whether a horse could infect a human or not," the AVA's Dr Chris Reardon said on Monday.
"This is the first time we have seen this virus in a horse."
Dr Reardon says vets are concerned they could be at more risk now.
"In the meantime, it's essential that people stay away from flying foxes.
"Don't handle them under any circumstances unless you've been vaccinated."
Louise Saunders from Bat Conservation and Rescue Queensland says the rules are simple.
"If people don't touch bats they have nothing to fear," she told AAP.


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Kentucky based trainer Kenny McPeek travels the world looking for potential bloodstock for racing prospects. On Sat. April 23rd, McPeek's Magdalena Farm in Lexington will be having an Open House at 10 am with discussions on conformation, training philosophy, co-ownership of horses, legal issues, and financial matters as they relate to horse ownership, A cocktail party to follow live racing at Keeneland. Kenny will give us all the details.
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When I think of spring, i think of pastel colors and strawberries... yes strawberries! They are popping up everywhere in groceries store since spring is the season where strawberries grow. These pretty pink fluffy doughnuts were the perfect dessert to make for a Sunday morning "spring time edition".
The best part about this recipe? It only takes half an hour to make! Yes half an hour! The ingredients in this recipe are simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, minus the strawberries.
Now, with strawberry season in full swing, i decided to scroll through pinterest to find the perfect strawberry doughnut recipe. I used Happy Food Dance's strawberry buttermilk doughnut. I really can't tell you enough how easy this recipe was to follow.
These strawberry buttermilk doughnuts were such a hit this morning's breakfast! They are so moist and fluffy, you really can't help to grab another one.
These strawberry buttermilk doughnuts are way more healthier than grabbing doughnuts at your local Krispy Kreme and way more tastier... they're so good!
Strawberry Buttermilk Donuts with Strawberry Glaze
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Serves: 12 donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups strawberries, diced and divided
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly coat a donut pan with cooking spray.
- To make the glaze, combine ½ cup diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir and mash with fork, letting sit at room temperature until strawberry juice is produced.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of this strawberry juice mixture to confectioners sugar and mix well. If glaze seems to runny or to thick, add more strawberry juice or confectioners sugar. Set aside.
- For the donuts, combine flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk till combined.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, honey, butter and vanilla stirring well with a whisk.
- With a rubber spatula, slowly add wet ingredients into dry ingredients stirring until mixture is just combined. Add 1 cup strawberries and slowly mix in until just combine.
- Pipe mixture into donut pan, filling ⅔ of the way full.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, and then dip in glaze and return to wire rack.
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Cost savings gained from Drug Court can be as high as $13,000 per client, reflected in reduced prison costs, reduced arrests and trials, and reduced victimization.
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The Mount Ararat Discovery Foundation (MADF) is a North Carlina-based non-profit devoted to the scientific research and protection of sites and antiquities associated with the Mount Ararat Discovery. MADF operates in partnership with Turkish archaeologists and authorities licensed to investigate this important site. MADF sponsors scientific research, multi-regional archaeological surveys, together with scholarly studies relating to artifacts associated with this important site.
MADF sponsored activities include:
- Archaeological expeditions licensed by antiquities authorities.
- Establishment of institutions such as museums and laboratories devoted to the investigation and protection of the sites and antiquities associated with the Mount Ararat Discovery.
- Related scientific research published in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Preserving cultural heritage connected with the Mount Ararat Discovery through scholarly studies and publication.


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A scrutiny panel backed a police budget that will see investment in services including safeguarding vulnerable children and tackling cybercrime.
The Sussex Police budget includes a 1.98 per cent increase in council tax - the equivalent to an additional £2.79 per household, per year on a Band D property.
At a meeting on Friday, January 23, the Sussex Police and Crime Panel quizzed Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne on plans for the force and the reason behind the increase.
The rise in its share of council tax will achieve an additional £2.6m for Sussex Police, money that Ms Bourne assured the panel would be used to improve the service and not plug holes in the budget.
The extra funding will be targeted at providing mobile devices for frontline officers, recruiting Sexual Offence Liaison Officers for investigations into sexual offences, high risk domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual exploitation.
There were suggestions from members of the Panel that Sussex Police could freeze its share of the council tax and take advantage of a Government grant.
But Ms Bourne told members: "We don't know how long the grant will last for – the £1.6m increase in the budget will stay, so is worth a lot more than the £800,000 grant for freezing."
Calls for greater collaboration between forces in the South East and a reduction in cost for the commissioner's office were made by Panel members.
The commissioner assured the Panel that work on greater collaboration with other forces was ongoing and that the cost of running her own office was kept to a minimum, with no increase since her arrival in 2012.
Satisfied that all areas for savings had been explored and that extra funding would be used to improve important services, the Panel voted in favour of the budget.
Panel chairman cllr Brad Watson said: "We were pleased to hear that additional money raised through the increase will be targeted to enhance frontline policing, fight the growing threat of cyber-crime and protect the most vulnerable people in our communities.
"We were also delighted to hear that our taxpayers are paying the fourth lowest precept for policing in the country and the lowest, by a significant margin, for the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner."


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The world leading PAB manufacturer who has won awards in Taiwan, Germany, Japan and USA is now available here in Singapore. The new BESV PS-1 pedal-assisted electric bicycle is all of these things, and more. Lightweight when you compare similar makes, the PS-1 is the perfect choice for urban riders, with our advanced proprietary Algorhythm power drive system ensuring the smoothest of rides, for daily commutes and fun rides around town.
Of course BESV has other forms and function but to comply with Singapore LTA's rules, only <20kg models are introduced.
When you buy a BESV from Luminari dealers, you get 5 years warranty on frame and 2 years on the electric kit. BESV only uses quality components
. The design is all about style and function and reliability. Using Sony batteries, this decision ensures that your recharging is efficient and the recharging cycle holds.
One full charge provides you with 60km of assisted power and the 7 speed gearing allows you to cycle in case the battery truly depletes. With disc brakes and front suspension for comfort and reliable braking. The BESV PS-1 is a logical choice for urban PABs.
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Sassa has applied to the Constitutional Court for a six-month extension of the social grants contract when the current contract ends on March 31.
NET1 chief executive Herman Kotze said yesterday that Sassa wanted the company to continue while phasing-in a new contractor.
"There are actually two new contractors. The first one is the South African Post Office (Sapo), because it has done a deal with the post office to assist them with the payment of grants. Second, there is a tender that has gone out because Sapo has told Sassa that it cannot do cash payments. It does not have the infrastructure," said Kotze.
He said the company wanted the Constitutional Court and Sassa to clarify what was expected of CPS in the six months. "We are not opposing the application for an extension. We understand that there cannot be a disruption or any issues around the payment of grants. We will do whatever we can, within our powers and the Constitutional Court framework, to assist with a transition that ensures that there is no disruption," he said.
He said grants disbursement at the country's 10000 paypoints was a logistical nightmare. The 2.5million beneficiaries get their money at the paypoints. "You have cash that needs to be distributed over large distances, with the security and logistical issues that go with that," he said.
In terms of the current contract, Sassa pays CPS R1.8billion a year, excluding VAT. South Africa has 10.7million social grant beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, Kotze said CPS was interested in the new social grants payment contract when its current contract comes to an end. But before doing so, the company wants the Constitutional Court to rule on whether it was eligible to bid for Sassa contracts. This follows a misunderstanding between CPS and Sassa on the matter. In papers to the court, CPS has argued that Sassa has misinterpreted a 2017 Constitutional Court order, which ruled that CPS' contract was invalid.
In its March 2017 order, the Constitutional Court declared that Sassa and CPS had a constitutional obligation to ensure payment of social grants to grant beneficiaries from April1 last year until an entity other than CPS is able to do so.
"In our mind, it is not possible that the court meant that we cannot bid, because they made it clear that we were not at fault for the invalidation of the contract. Sassa did not follow the right processes. There is no reason why we should be penalised," he said.
He said the company was optimistic that there was enough time for the Constitutional Court to rule on the matter and for it to put together a bid by month-end.
The closing date for the new tender is February 28. Kotze also said that the company was hopeful that its claim of more than R1bn from Sassa for breach of contract would be finalised before the end of this year.
Net1 Technology shares gained 2.16percent on the JSE yesterday to close at R118.


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Pristine, Absolutely Gorgeous Beautifully Decorated Top Floor Condo. Shows Like A Model, Barely Used. Just Bring Your Clothes and Toothpaste And Paradise Awaits You!!! Breathtaking Views of the Bridge Water and Golf Course From Your Private Screened In 4th Floor Lanai!! 2 Bedrooms, sleeps 6, 2 Full Baths, Eat In Kitchen, and Large Living / Great Room With Soaring Ceilings. Tons Of Closet Space Plus Additional Storage Closet On The Floor and a Bicycle Rack On The First Floor. Heritage Bay… Owner will offer Renters a day on the Gulf in his 27.5 ft 2016 Hurricane Deckboat. You will be greeted by a representative, who will familiarize you with the unit, the community and the area. He's also a Golf Pro and will offer some instructions at the Golf range at no extra charge.
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Meru Nyingma temple - Lhasa, Tibet
Thanks Gary McCue for this favorite place.
Tucked behind the Jokhang in Lhasa is Meru Nyingma temple, the former residence of the Tibetan State Oracle during the Great Prayer Festival, which was held annually just after the Tibetan New Year. It's only a small temple on the north side of the Jokhang, but you must pass several other small and interesting temples to reach it, and few tourists have discovered it; you'll find yourself in the company of smiling, prayer wheel-spinning pilgrims, welcoming you into this fascinating little temple.
This favorite place is closest to Lhasa. The following responsible travel operators can help you organise an itinerary for you:


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What Happened to Democracy?
President Bush holding hands with Saudi Arabia's Prince Abdullah at the Bush ranch this week.
The President welcomes dictators who deny their citizens basic human rights? The Saudi "monarchy" presides over a country where freedom of expression is "nonexistent," where political parties are not permitted, where there is no free press, where peaceful anti-government protest is "unthinkable," and where "infringements on privacy [abound], gender discrimination [is institutionalized], harsh restrictions on the exercise of religious freedom [are enforced], and the use of capital and corporal punishment" is common for trivial crimes. (Human Rights Watch.) The Saudi regime also supports terrorists.
Saddam Hussein got an invasion; Prince Abdullah gets an invitation to the ranch. What's the difference between the two again?


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Love is a strong feeling that really should never leave; those who have truly felt it will bear witness to this fact. Looking at this fact however, it is necessary to ask if one who is in love should be advised to get back into a relationship with a partner who has once hurt them or broken a relationship with them in the past. Should going back to your ex be regarded as foolhardy or wisdom?
They say Love is blind, but is it also stupid? They also say Love forgives, will it then be wrong to forgive and go back to your ex if you truly love him/her. This is our Vox-Pop question of the week, and we will be welcoming your opinion on this topic. Going back to your ex; Right or Wrong? Normal or Abnormal?
Social Media Expert, Olanrewaju Olubukola Ozone was saddled with the duty of helping us draw some top quality opinion from Facebook, and below are some of the best ones we have gathered. Be kind to lend your voice to this poll after reading, let your voice inspire someone out there who may be about to make an important decision. Thank you!
Please find some of the featured responses below:
Samson Joseph Mamman II – I think its abnormal and insignificant. What made them leave at first will make them leave again the second & fourth time. Why then would one want to put him/herself in such unpleasant emotional trauma of dealing with a second heart-break.
Omorinoye Oluwadamilare – Going back to someone's ex can be normal, it can be abnormal and also insignificant. It all depends on the premise both parties parted. Coming back together may not be that bad because both probably could have learnt some lessons along the way so it can give room for a better and matured relationship between them.
Ogunjuyigbe Temitope – There are no 'straight up' rules to all these things. What works for one person doesn't become a theory for all. Going back to one's ex is relative. What if their separation was due to things beyond our own nose? A couple breaks up (mutually) because,there was a 'contrary revelation' and they later on realize they were being childish, are you saying going back would be abnormal? A lady breaks up with a guy because of too much parental control, the guy realizes this after a while and 'convincingly' proves himself as changed and mature. If he goes back to the lady who is still unmarried, and she sees he's changed, are we saying its abnormal? Let us not form rigid rules out of everything in life. I beg you. All we need is God's guidance and wisdom.
Fasusi Ayobami Folakemi – If the ex is a worthy ex…. But majority of ex-pired products are risky for consumption… Slightly abnormal.
Bismark Ekenedilichukwu Benson – It's like giving someone a bullet to finish you, cos they missed you the first time! It's like going back to a job you quit. It hardly ends well. Something had to happen that caused the break up, what do you think will be different now? Drop the baggage and find something fresh!
Toluse Dove Francis – There's nothing wrong with it. It all depends on what you both think. Truth be told; whatever makes you go back means you can let go, you know better. It depends on who left in the first place. No one way to it.
Eruteya Ufoma Josephine – What I will say is simple and clear !!! There is no point going back to your ex because am so sure before you guys decided to break up you must have tried to make it work ….. It did not work that was why you broke up so where's the magic coming from that would make it work this time. So many people go back to their ex because they couldn't handle the emotional trauma that comes as a result of separation, and that's why some ex want you back as a solace till they find a better person to replace you !!!!
Mavis Ishanqueen Michelini – If you have something worth trying for, why not? But if na because you nor get choice again, abeg nor try am o.
Tayo Fasuan – Hey, there is nothing abnormal there, especially if both agree to come back and make it work again. I broke up with my wife then when we were dating because we had a misunderstanding. Well, after about 8 months, I initiated the comeback. We discussed, we forgave, and we moved on, only this time, we became stronger than we were because we've learnt some lessons. We are married now with kids, and waxing stronger despite issues along the way. It only depends on maturity and how ready you are to make things work again despite the factors that might be against you two. Lobatan.
Tope Olofin – Very normal…it is usual for humans to want what they know to be familiar…I think it's call fear of the unknown. Now whether that's good or bad for the person in question is what I have no comments for…because no be one size fits all!!!
Adeleke Julianah – If the relationship is an abusive one, be it physical or emotional, I won't advice it. But if the breakup was because of lack of understanding, and you think it will work out, then by all means do go back. After all, what is good for the goose may not always be great for the gander. Relationship has no set of rules. What apply to A may not be good for B. There are those that went back to their exes and are happily married. And there are those that did but regretted it.
Olanrewaju Olubukola 'Ozone' – My take: In this life, there's no right or wrong way of doing things, there's just what works for you and what doesn't.
Over to you readers; do you have something in your mind you would like to chip in? Please do so in the comments section below.


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Not a Founding Father, but a great man:
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to
succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand
with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right."
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Chelsea star: My best moment for Blues came against Arsenal
KURT ZOUMA has reminisced over one of his favourite moments in a Chelsea shirt.
Zouma has been out of the picture for most of this season due to a serious knee injury he picked up last campaign.
But it was earlier that season when he scored his first Premier League goal.
It came in a Chelsea victory against Arsenal and was a memory he will cherish forever.
"It was my first goal in the Premier League and the fact it came against Arsenal"Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma
"One of the best memories I have from my time at Chelsea so far," he told the Chelsea website.
"It was my first goal in the Premier League and the fact it came against Arsenal, in a big London derby, made it even more special.
"The game against them at Stamford Bridge this year was also good for me because it was my first Premier League appearance since the injury, and we won as well.
"It was really nice to score against Petr Cech, a good friend.
"Everybody knows how good he is so it's not easy to score against him, but it was a really nice moment."


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I have been driving myself nuts about pictures I have some really beautiful furniture pieces finished and ready to sell also, some just for my home. I have failed , for now at capturing the piece. The beautiful layers of blues and the tigers eye maple that shows through in this super chippy milk paint piece. I tend to only want to share my successes as a seasoned DIY mama, but I was thinking the other night what draws me to my favorite websites, products and blog…. the pictures. Its all visual. Then it hit me that was the advice I was just given from a pro blogger, MMS herself, "blogs are visual". Who wants to see a dark blah photo? (BTW sorry for the big dark blah photo here)
Really pictures have always been my crutch. It is no secret I have shared before I do not have a camera (it was old and broke) other than my outdated iphone. I heavily relied on the pictures of my photographer partners with my clothing line. I also relied on my talented friends with cameras. I can't have them drop everything in there super busy lives to snap a few quick pics.
I love the way LULU Photography captured my hand drawn- hand cut applique. She is an amazingly talented mama <3. It is truly a art and she captures it perfect every time.
I know apps like photo toaster and instagram are fabulous when the lighting is right. I took this picture outside this summer of my 3 year old, I edit it in phototoaster. Isnt he sweet 🙂 Not bad for just a quick phone pic.
But when I come inside to take pictures of things I created, painted etc……In reality I can't call my photographer friends everytime I need a quick picture or ship a large empire dresser to another state to be professionally photographed. My pictures are mostly dark. I tore apart my downstairs yesterday rearranging. I was determined and inspired to get a nice clean , crisp , bright picture of a recently painted dresser I did.
Fail…. a {not} so pretty picture…. I wanted to capture what I see here in person. I am not a photographer and leave that to my professional and talented friends. But I want pics I can be proud of to share with you, my tutorials and DIY projects. Not a *dark*color way off* ugly* kind of pics. I want to feel confident enough to link a piece of mine up to another blog for a contest or link party. Like perfectly imperfect contest here:
My point for today…. I am still entering my piece today at Perfectly Imperfect blog even though I lack in photography skill, I need to put myself out there and grow from each experience. My 9 year old daughter put it best "mom you teach yourself everything". So its time I put on my big girl pants and conquer my crutch , photography. I am going to read, research , grow and maybe even invest in a camera. Nothing too fancy or expensive, one that I can learn and grow enough to take a clear pic. I am sure I won't regret capturing more "unblurred" memories of my 4 kiddos. Maybe, a pretty picture of what I created along the way. If you know of any good tutorials , or maybe have some wisdom to share on photography, please do share. 😉
xoxo Becky
If you want to read more about this makeover of this dresser you can find it here :


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I was somewhat disappointed to see the headline "Now I Know the Dead Stay With Us" in the Washington Post. It's a first-person account by a woman who lost her son and was distraught to the point of suicide, but who was comforted by a medium who claimed to transmit messages to her from her deceased son.
On the one hand, of course, it can't be all bad that someone found something that brought peace to someone in such distress. But on the other hand, the fraud is so palpable that it's hard to avoid being offended. Be sure to listen to the audio clip of the medium's session. It contains such gems as "he wants to . . . thank you very much for your act of kindness . . . he says to thank you . . . I've heard you talk, he's saying . . . he's joking with you, he wants to know if you're going to get a tattoo with his face on it, and he winks his eye at you . . . coming here today is not something he's against, because he's open, he's open minded . . . he seems very liberal, yet very conservative at the same time . . . he doesn't want to be remembered for the way he passed, for some reason, he wants to be remembered for life . . . he wants to be remembered if he made somebody laugh, or smile . . . he wants people to find the humor, even in him."
Is there a word in this that could not be delivered as a purported message from anybody's spirit? And this from someone the author called a "reputable medium." The story doesn't say whether the author paid money for these stunning words from her late son, but I'm guessing that even the most "reputable" mediums don't transmit spirit messages for nothing.
These frauds are eternal. Over 100 years ago, in Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain reported a session of similar pablum from a medium who reported that the deceased friend was living happily in the spirit world, but who couldn't get the spirit to correctly report what year he died, or whether by a natural death or by violence. As Twain concluded, "if this man is not the paltriest fraud that lives, I owe him an apology."
There will always be gullible people who fall for these fraudulent messages, but I might have hoped that they wouldn't include editors at the Washington Post. Why was this published?


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Ex-CIA master assassin Court Gentry has always prided himself on his ability to disappear at will, to fly below the radar and exist in the shadows—to survive as the near-mythical Gray Man. But when he takes revenge upon a former employer who betrayed him, he exposes himself to something he's never had to face before.
A killer who is just like him.
Code-named Dead Eye, Russell Whitlock is a graduate of the same ultra-secret Autonomous Asset Program that trained and once controlled Gentry. But now, Whitlock is a free agent who has been directed to terminate his fellow student of death. He knows how his target thinks, how he moves, and how he kills. And he knows the best way to do the job is to make Gentry run for his life—right up until the moment Dead Eye finally ends it…
About The Author
MARK GREANEY is the #1 NYT bestselling coauthor of Threat Vector, by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney, as well as Command Authority and Locked On, also by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney. He is also the bestselling author of the Gray Man series, including Dead Eye, The Gray Man, On Target, and Ballistic.
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Ariana Grande is now the first person named as a honorary citizen of Manchester after her "great many selfless acts and demonstrations of community spirit" following the horrific attacks in the city last month. The singer is being honored for her compassion to lift the spirits of fans and the victims' families with her One Love Manchester tribute.
"This seems a fitting moment to update the way we recognize those who make noteworthy contributions to the life and success of our city," council leader Sir Richard Leese said. "We've all had cause to be incredibly proud of Manchester and the resilient and compassionate way in which the city, and all those associated with it, have responded to the terrible events of 22 May—with love and courage rather than hatred and fear."
Grande, he continues, had "exemplified this response." The benefit concert, held on June 4 Manchester's Old Trafford cricket grounds, was organized by the singer herself. It included performances from Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Usher, Pharrell, One Direction's Niall Horan, Take That and more.
All proceeds went to the We Love Manchester emergency fund to help the victims and families of the attacks. The British Red Cross announced the concert raised nearly $3 million. Grande later resumed her Dangerous Woman World Tour in Paris last week following the incident. "First show back tonight. Thinking of our angels every step of the way," she wrote on Instagram. "I love you with all my heart. Grateful for and incredibly proud of my band, dancers and entire crew. I love you I love you."
Next, watch a classic Fuse interview with Ariana Grande below:


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During a recent trip to Malta's National History Museum I learned that the binomial taxonomic name for the common rat is rattus rattus. Not only is that an excellent piece of trivia to know but it has also made me put other more important projects and tasks on hold so that I can write down as much as I can about rats in gaming until I run out of steam. So let's get ratting! The easiest place to start with rats is their typical prevalence as cannon fodder. Rats are usually plentiful and weak, making them excellent early enemies to fight in RPGs of all flavours. Whether it's your Baldur's Gate here or your Dark Souls there. Rats are usually low in the overall pecking order of minions and mobs.Although it has to be said, rats in games are usually quite large. If even so much as one real rat that size was to be discovered in my apartment there would be Trouble Afoot (also see Radroaches). You also have to fend off any number of rats in the Puzzle Quest series.
|Pictured: Big Rat
That is not to say that rats can't be used to great effect as both enemies and allies, but you usually need a lot of them to overwhelm people. The famous card game Magic has a creature card which encourages players to build a strategy which is chock full of rats, negating the usual rule of having only a limited number of copies of a single card in a deck. If you're a Dominion player, you may also be familiar with the card Rats which usually ends up filling your deck with more rattus rattus.
Speaking of rattus, we have the board game Rattus, in which players strive to survive the bubonic plague betterer than each other, with rats being the primary threat to the spread of the disease which halved the population of Europe circa 1350 AD. Damned nuisance rats!
|The worst kind of rat is a dirty rat.
|There's also Rémy a.k.a. Rat
This pack mentality of rats also spreads to magical rats, spectral rats, mechanical rats and transgender rats, Cranium rats from Planescape: Torment have a nasty habit of casting spells when they gather in sufficiently large swarms. The invisible ghost rats in Twilight Princess actually gave me a start when they attacked me in the Arbiter's Grounds dungeon to weigh me down. Anyone who has played through Space Station Silicon Valley has been accosted by the robotic Rat King and his loyal robot rat servants, only to then possess said Robot Rat's broken shell for further antics. And in the PC Game Rats, one of the tactics for preventing the multiplying efforts of rats is to surgically change the gender of rats so that they are all of one gender to prevent them from shagging. If you get a hold of that game and allow two rats to 'mate' you are treated to some of the most disturbing and inappropriate voice acting that Windows 95 shareware games has to offer.
And on that note, I think I will cull my own uncontrollable swarm of ludum rattus commentary before the plague spreads to other blog posts and 103% Complete devolves into all of the writers simply spamming the word 'RATS!' every week until we pass out. Rats, as their nature dictates are so plentiful that I'm sure I've missed out more than 95% of all ludum rattus species in this article. So I ask you, dear readers... what are your favourite rats in all of gaming? Tell me before it's too late..... RATS RATS RATS RATS RATS RATS


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So when in last night's Glee episode, Kurt and Blaine shared their first kiss, all of my little freaks at home (we're damn proud to call ourselves as such) whooped and hollered! My youngest even had a little tear in his eye. He sees himself in Kurt, I think and it was just a beautiful moment.
So join us in our anthem bitches and RAISE! YOUR! GLASS!
"So Raise Your Glass if you are wrong in all the right ways, all my underdogs! We will never be, never be anything but LOUD and nitty gritty, dirty little freaks!"


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Voters in two area districts will weigh in on levy requests. Cottonwood Joint School District 242 (CJSD) maintained its amount from the previous year at $350,000. Salmon River Joint School District 243 (SRJSD) lowered its levy to $525,00.
The question will be put to voters Tuesday, May 16.
CJSD also will elect trustees for zones 1, 2 and 5. Trustees Aaron Hinkleman, zone 1; Tara Rowland, zone 2; and Pat Alfrey, zone 3 all are running unopposed.
SRJSD's request is a decrease of $20,000 less than the previous year, which was a $545,000 supplemental levy in 2016. That amount had remained unchanged for at least the past two previous years. CJSD's request maintained stable for the fourth consecutive year.
Levy funding for 242 would cover miscellaneous expenses and activities in the district's general fund budget. The district currently operates with a $3.6 million general fund budget. Staffing and benefits comprise 82 percent, with insurance taking 13 percent of that piece of the pie. The remaining 18 percent of the budget covers utilities, janitorial expense, maintenance, substitutes, activities, technology and other budget requests.
A house with an assessed valuation of $100,000 would pay $228 for the CJSD 242 levy in 2017. That amount is estimated using the current year value after subtracting the homeowner's exemption. The actual levy amount will be based upon the September 2017 taxable market value of the district. Estimates are traditionally very close to actual costs.
Costs per $1,000 of the next taxable property value were at a high in 2012 at $2.94 per thousand, and at a low of $1.12 in 2009. This compares to this year's estimated $2.28.
No information regarding the 243 budget has been made available to the Free Press and is not available on its website.
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Rone Award nominated book
On special this week 99c on Amazon US
Blurb For Hidden Mortality
A witch is murdered in 1850 in a ritual that will grant longevity to four men. What they are not aware of is that she has bestowed the same power to another called Seth to avenge her death.
Cara lives in present day Bristol, and is a descendant of the witch. Having been unlucky in love she fills her days with food with her Irish themed catering business. Her nights are another matter; they are full of erotic dreams of a mysterious lover, or nightmares with mutilated bodies. So this wasn't the best time for her Nana to tell her she is coming into her power.
Cara lives in present day Bristol, and is a descendant of the witch. Having been unlucky in love she fills her days with food with her Irish themed catering business. Her nights are another matter; they are full of erotic dreams of a mysterious lover, or nightmares with mutilated bodies. So this wasn't the best time for her Nana to tell her she is coming into her power.
Cara kept searching but couldn't find the book she wanted. The assistant at the empty counter smiled politely as she approached.
"I'm looking for a book called Immortality and Witchcraft, Fact or Fiction," Cara said.
The woman typed the title into her computer. As Cara waited, someone walked up to the other counter beside her. She turned to look. Her world stopped as she met the slate grey gaze of the man staring straight at her. This wasn't possible. He couldn't exist. He was just a dream lover. Yet there he was, standing next to her as big as life.
She tried to smile, but it probably came out as more of a grin. He didn't smile back. Her legs turned to jelly. If she didn't breathe, she would pass out. She reached out and gripped the counter. One of them had to look away but she couldn't bring herself to do it. Someone was talking to her and the moment was broken.
"Excuse me."
"Sorry." Cara replied, as she forced herself to look at the salesperson. She was afraid if she glanced back, he would be gone. Her imagination must be playing tricks on her.
"Sorry." Cara replied, as she forced herself to look at the salesperson. She was afraid if she glanced back, he would be gone. Her imagination must be playing tricks on her.
"It looks like we should have one copy left," the woman said.
"I think I'm just about to sell it," the other shop assistant said coming up to the register. "We could order it in for you. It might take a couple of weeks."
"Please, take my copy." The man at the other counter held out the book. His voice was deep, exactly as it was in her dreams. She was caught again in his gaze. The world disappeared and for a moment they were the only two people alive locked in the gaze they shared. Her hand went to her chest. She could feel her heart racing at the thought of him being near.
"Thank you, but no I couldn't. You had the book first."
"Please, take it. I have plenty of time to wait for another copy to come in."
She found it hard to say no. Perhaps, it was the fact he was about six three and wore grey bike leathers. They added to the effect of making him look powerful. The shaved head and the stubble on his face gave a menacing look, but she wasn't afraid of him. This wasn't right. Her life was wild enough without dream lovers becoming real.
Plus, she wouldn't want her other dreams to become real as well. She needed to say something, or he would think she was an idiot standing there with her mouth gaping. He held the book out to her. As she took it, her hand touched his. It was such a tiny touch and yet it meant he was real. She felt the heat rising up her neck as she blushed. She also sensed another heat inside her. It was the same way he had made her feel in her dreams.
"Thanks." Cara paid for her book and listened as he confirmed his contact details. Seth Scanlon. She had a name. She wasn't really stalking. Taking another book off a shelf, she flipped through the pages. He glanced her way before he left and caught her gaze once more.
She couldn't fool herself. The look he gave her was so intense she felt he was seeing inside her soul. Her breath caught. She shivered although the shop was warm. For a split second, she considered following him and saying he must remember all the times they had made love.
She could just imagine the expression he would give her. He didn't know her. She was a stranger. The shop became suffocating as she pulled at the collar of her jumper. She needed to be outside. There was no sign of him on the street. For a moment, she wanted to cry. At this rate, she would give the silly schoolgirls in the shop a run for their money.
Dingle Delight as mentioned in Hidden Mortality by Maggie Mundy
Bailey's Chocolate Orange Baked Cheesecake
2 packets of Light Philadelphia cream cheese. 250grm packets
2 100grm packets Lindt Orange chocolate intense bars
1 packet dark chocolate biscuits.
100grms. margarine or butter.
2 eggs
½ cup or 50grms castor sugar.
1 teaspoon orange essence
30mls Bailey's Irish Cream
1 Crush to crumbs. Melt butter and pour on to crumbs and mix well.
2 Grease flan tin and then push crumb mixture into base.
3 In a mixing bowl put cream cheese, eggs, sugar orange essence and Bailey's Irish Cream
4 Melt the Lindt orange chocolate and add to mixture.
5 Beat well with an electric mixer until all ingredients are combined.
6 Pour mixture into flan tin and palace in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for one hour.
7 Turn oven off and let cheesecake cool in the oven. This prevents the top from cracking.
8 Place in fridge and cool for three hours prior to serving.
9 Grate Lindt white chocolate on the top and serve with a dollop of cream.
Serves 8 large pieces or 16 smaller. This is a very rich desert.
Review on Amazon.auIf light and fluffy is how you like your romance, Hidden Mortality is not for you. But if you like them dark, dangerous and sexy then Maggie Mundy is well worth the purchase price. Hidden Mortality has murder, ritual sacrifice and a an immortal with an agenda. It also has heart, humour, and characters that real and relatable. The heroine, Cara, is a strong, independent women who has overcome all sorts of adversity to make a good and successful life for herself. When fate hands her a rough deal, she picks herself up and keeps going. The hero (who is no cardboard cutout) is a sexy as all get out. A big, strong, tattooed biker who spends as much time sculpting as he does making weapons in his forge. And did I mention he's sexy? Hidden Mortality is a great read.
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I should probably write something about my road to recovery, getting back in shape, eating healthy and clean…is it okay to say bah humbug in April? Why do I find keeping a food journal next to impossible? If I can't be honest with myself then how am I EVER going to be honest with you. Yep, I ate the rest of my kids dinner last night, nope I didn't write it down, because if I don't write it down then I might not remember it and won't feel bad about it at the end of the week. This is terrible reasoning. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to say for breakfast I ate a two egg white omelet with a piece of turkey bacon and half a grapefruit and a big glass of water. Three hours later I had an apple with a teaspoon of peanut butter (for the record, does anyone really eat a teaspoon of peanut butter?) For lunch I had a big spinach salad with tofu and walnuts and olive oil and lemon dressing. And dinner was some grilled fish with vegetables…um, asparagus? and finished with a lovely fruit salad.
This is not what I ate yesterday. Okay, let's be honest, what did I eat yesterday…breakfast was some lemon yogurt with a bit of granola and water. Lunch was some chicken from Fairway, no, it wasn't grilled…I don't want to say what it was. Snack was the kids leftover dinner, whole wheat pasta with edamame, olive oil, cheese. And then dinner was gumbo with okra and veggie sausage and bread and butter. And a glass of wine. And then this gross frozen yogurt thing that's meant for little kids, but I felt I had to try it. I suppose the under 5 set would find it tasty. I also ate some of Harry's pretzels, but only because he was sharing them so nicely with me. I think that's it. I suppose it's not an awful day of eating, but if I did things like meal planning or even thinking about what I was going to eat for lunch…maybe that commercial that talks about how a day of healthy eating starts with what you have for breakfast is true.
Okay, I have a 3 1/2 week old. Maybe I can start meal planning next month. And this month just think about sensible portion size and less snacks and less finishing off H's dinner.
And on to more important things – the reason for the title of today's post. I don't KNOW the last time I wore heels, much less tied on my tennis shoes. And so I wonder if it's possible to pull these off?
Two shoes for the price of one! I wonder what the playground moms would say?
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Packing Up
After one of the best fishing days of the winter, it is time to pack up and head back to NJ for the summer. Both boats, the Catboat and the Flats boat are out of the water and safely tucked away for the summer at a friends house. Today all my fishing gear and items that I don't truck home with me will also be stored at my friends house, he allots me one room in his house to store such items. It is a great convenience to have this privilege. Thank you Roland Barth.
I head out on Thursday and will remain in NJ for several months, then it will be the return to the Keys for what I hope is another winter. So, until I get back to NJ and start some much needed motorcycling, yard work and other projects, this will be my last post for a short time.


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A new LSHTM study finds that although there have been global improvements in cancer survival, there are still wide and persistent disparities between countries, particularly for some childhood cancers. CONCORD-3, the latest in a series of reports from the Cancer Survival Group, is the largest study of population-based cancer survival trends. Michel Coleman said: "The UK needs to consider improving funding for health services and the number of specialists to treat cancer patients because by any published metric the UK is not doing well. It's not only doctors and health professionals but resources like radiotherapy machines are less available in this country." The study is reported in The Times, The Mirror, The Sun and the Daily Mail and internationally on ABC News and NPR. It was also featured on news bulletins including BBC World at One.
The Lancet reports that on 1 February, the MRC Unit The Gambia and the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit joined LSHTM. The transfers will build on the existing strong relationships between LSHTM and both Units, ensuring stronger scientific collaboration as well as new career opportunities for researchers.
David Mabey speaks to BBC Health Check about an outbreak of drug-resistant typhoid currently affecting Pakistan. David says: "In the past when typhoid has become resistant to antibiotics we switched to another. Twenty years ago we used a quinolone called ciprofloxacin and that worked very well until salmonella typhoid became resistant to that."
Kim Mulholland is quoted by the Financial Times talking about how pneumonia is often overlooked in developing countries, even though it is the most important paediatric problem in the world. Kim says this is because the typical victim is "the malnourished child, from the poorest family, from the community that is not really served by government."
Kim also co-authors a letter to the Financial Times titled, 'Pneumonia is the single biggest killer of children in world's poorest countries'. The letter makes the case that governments in developing countries need to increase investment in under-financed health systems and also increase the efficiency and equity of investment.
Heather Wardle speaks to BBC Women's Hour about children gambling after a recent study found that 12% of children aged between 11 and 15 had gambled in the last week. Heather says: "Children are being exposed to gambling in a way they never have before. It is both the new permissiveness of the advertising and marketing, which we didn't have before 2007 which is when some of these things changed. It is also the function of technology."
Jennifer Yip is quoted in The Guardian discussing a new project that has delivered universal eye care for the population of Rwanda. Rwanda is the first low-income country to achieve universal eye care. Jennifer says: "Without the resources to access eye care you are significantly more likely to become blind. We've found that 34% of the population in Rwanda could benefit from some form of eye care. This ranges from very minor symptoms to those requiring life-changing surgery."


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My Seven Names:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet and current street name)
Jinx Ontario
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your mom's side, your favorite candy)
Aziza Yorks
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two or three letters of your middle name)
T. Sha. (I don't actually have a middle name, so I'm stealing my son's)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Orange Monkey
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Shariff Merthyr Tydfil
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom's maiden name.)
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (your favorite color, favorite soda)
Orange Limonata
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By David H. Levy
David Levy has held a lifelong ardour for comets, and is likely one of the such a lot profitable comet discoverers in heritage. during this ebook he describes the gazing options which have been built over the years--from visible observations and looking, to images, via to digital charge-coupled units (CCDs). He combines the heritage of comet looking with the most recent options, exhibiting how our figuring out of comets has developed over the years. This useful guide is acceptable for newbie astronomers, from people who find themselves casually attracted to comets and the way to watch them, to people who are looking to start and extend an looking at software in their personal. Drawing greatly from his personal huge event, Levy describes how enthusiastic amateurs can become aware of comets and check out to make new discoveries themselves. David H. Levy is among the word's most appropriate beginner astronomers. He has found seventeen comets, seven utilizing a telescope in his personal yard, and had a minor planet, Asteroid 3673 Levy named in his honor. he's top often called the co-discoverer of the recognized 1994 Shoemaker-Levy nine comet. Levy is usually interviewed within the media and succeeded Carl Sagan as technology columnist for Parade journal. He has written and contributed to a couple of books, so much lately David Levy's advisor to the evening Sky (Cambridge, 2001).
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By Benjamin Disney
First published on www.caydoo.com
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still" – Dorothea Lange
The earliest recorded permanent photograph dates back to 1826, when French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce faithfully recreated a scene from a window looking out to the surrounding countryside. Ever since, humans have strived to capture for posterity not only the beauty of the natural world, but also how we interact with all of its environs, man-made or not. It provides us with a moment, a pause that can never be repeated. It places a finite boundary upon the infinite, framing the chaotic nature of life within.
"She glances at the photo, and the pilot light of memory flickers in her eyes" – Frank Deford
In truth, ever since its discovery, the photographic image has never been far from our imaginations. We can record pretty much anything we want, in minute detail, to view again and again until that image is permanently ingrained into our psyche. And that image can be shared with the entire world over and over. By saying the words "Tiananmen Square", no doubt your mind automatically pictures an unknown man all alone with plastic bags standing his ground in front of four tanks, rather than the actual square itself. The image creates its very own context, to the point where it can often skew dramatically its subject matter.
"Look, I'm not an intellectual – I just take pictures" – Helmut Newton
Whilst photography early on was perceived to be the domain of professionals, as the 20th Century drew to a close, it became clear that the amateur had plenty to offer; in some ways, more so. With the advent of digital technology and the smartphone, people the world over now carry a camera in their pocket or handbag. There are well over 100 billion images on Facebook, with 4.5 million uploaded to Flickr each day. The power of the image has never been more poignant, more pivotal than right now.
"Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man." – Edward Steichen
And what is happening right now is that we humans are using way too much of this precious planet we call home. We simply do not have the physical resources available to us to keep this going for much longer. Google famously uses its mapping satellites to illustrate deforestation and other such geographical phenomena to help scientists around the world show what is occurring to our world over time – an incredible use of the digital image. Professional wildlife photographers travel the length and breadth of the globe to highlight the plight of fauna and flora as we relentlessly pursue the almighty dollar. With people leading busier and busier lives, often the only way to stop them in their tracks is through the power of the image.
"There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are" – Ernst Haas
As an individual, it's not that difficult to pick up your camera and snap something that's going on around you. It's especially easy to see plenty of things that are wrong and need to change, criticism being the quickest form of comment. What's more difficult is identifying the positive that surrounds us. We all strive to live better lives; for our family and friends; and for the planet upon which we live. Through the photograph, we have the unique ability to show those around us, and more importantly future generations, just what we are doing today to make our lifestyles and our communities more like how we want them to be.
"I see something special and show it to the camera. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs" – Sam Abell
And let's face it… What's the point of taking a photograph if you don't share it with the world? Keeping it locked away in the proverbial cupboard just defeats its purpose. We all have a story to tell, and only through the frozen moment can we so effectively communicate a message without words. Language is no barrier to the photograph. So get snapping and sharing. Show us what's going on in your community today!!
Do you think you can take a picture like that? London's Picture of Sustainability is now accepting entries engaging Londoners and tourists alike to capture in one image "sustainability" within the UK capital. For more information on how to enter and what prizes you can win, please click here www.apictureofsustainability.com. Competition entry closes July 22nd, 2012.


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Over 50 years ago, Japanese teacher Toru Kumon sought a way to help his son do better in school. Since then, the unique instructional method he created has helped millions of children succeed through thousands of Kumon Math and Reading Centers globally.
Today, it is the world's largest after-school education company and, as it continues to unlock children's potential, it has become one of the globe's largest and most established franchise businesses. To provide systematic learning and development activities for new associates and prospective franchisees, the company created Kumon University in Teaneck, New Jersey.
As part of its goal to impart a common vision, culture and values across the organization, it turned to Xibitz to help create the Kumon University Museum. Documenting the growth of the company in the United States and worldwide, the museum aims to educate visitors about the legacy, mission and philosophy of the program.
It also serves as a research and education center for Kumon instructors and associates to examine new methods to develop independent learning skills in children.


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Plyometric Platform Box Set- 12", 18", 24" Red by Ader Sporting Goods
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Description of Plyometric Platform Box Set- 12", 18", 24" Red from Ader...
12" platform 13x13" top 17x17" base, weight about 16 lbs, 18" platform has 14.5x14.5" top, 20x20" base weight about 20 lbs , 24" platform has 16x16" top, 22.8x22.9" base weight about 25 lbs.
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12" Platform has 12" height, 13x13" top. 18" platform has 18" height, 14.5x14.5" top. 24" platform has 24" height, 16x16" top.
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All Songs by Thomas Rhett sorted by Alphabet
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Code Example: An Apple Watch Pomodoro Technique App With A Great UI
I've mentioned a number of resources for the Apple Watch, most recently an example of an Apple Watch app for controlling a Tesla car.
Here's a Swift based code example from Kenny Tang providing a an Apple Watch Pomodoro technique inspired time management app with a number of nice features called Cherry.
Cherry has a nice clean interface design, features Core Data based persistence, and Glances for showing activity and allowing you to jump straight into the watch app.
Here are a couple of images showing Cherry in action:
You can find Cherry on Github here.
You can also find KTPomodoro – an Objective-C based version of Cherry with a few less features on Github here.
A nice example of a useful Apple Watch app.
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