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Payless, Privado, and The Great Lifestyle Sale - All Up to 70% OffMany people think that I'm such a rich kid / spoiled brat / primadonna. Colleagues and friends alike are normally mistaken. Hohoho~ They normally say I have that "bratty" image because I evoke a classy yet b*tchy style. LOLZ. And they oftentimes think that I buy really expensive stuff because of wearing ... sometimes ... branded clothes or items.
Nevertheless, I still find myself shopping from time to time though I ain't that brand-shopper. If there's a style I really love, I'd grab it! I don't want to miss an opportunity anymore, in terms of owning something I really want. Of course, I still value the price and if it costs too much or beyond my means, I wouldn't even buy 'em regardless of how much I want them. (^_^)
This time around, it's December and it's my birth month ... and it's the holiday season so I'm sure there are lots of sale events that will happen. I've actually seen a few good ones I want to check out already starting off with this PRIVADO sale by SM ...
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I don't really own branded-luxury items. Yes, some of the items I own have brands but they're not luxury brands. I wonder what this event can offer then. It's a four-day luxury sale on branded eyewear, watches, and jewelry!
From December 1 to 4 at SMDC Showroom (Mall of Asia Complex), SM Advantage Card holders get an exlusive sale of up to 50% off on all items! Wow! Not only that, an additional 20% off can be used with SM Advantage Card, SM Prestige, and BDO Rewards Card! That can be like a whopping 70% off right? I might as well check it out! Woot! Good thing I received this announcement via email hehe.
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This sale is ongoing at Dimensione Building at Bonifacio High Street. Up to 70% off on Bench, Kasieca, Human, Dimensione, La Senza, Aldo, Charles & Keith, Pedro, The Face Shop, Mothercare, Celio and more! I'm looking forward to the La Senza, Aldo and Charles & Keith sales. Woot!
I love shoes from Charles & Keith and when they're on sale, I don't consider them too-pricey anymore. In fact, their shoes are more affordable than other branded shoes. Plus, they have the coolest styles! I think I have more than 3 pairs of shoes already from this brand. I bet when I go here, this is more than just window shopping for me hehehe. I'll also check if there are some other items I can snag from The Face Shop. I still love their products despite being more loyal now to Etude House hehe. Anyway, I have more time to check out this event. It's ongoing since November 30 to January 15 of next year. It's a daily sale from 11AM - 11PM (except on Dec. 24, and 31 - 11AM to 8PM only). Must check out!
Payless Shoe Source outlet store sale - the SHOE HAVEN. The sale was supposedly until November 25 only but the good news is ... their SALE is extended until December 16!!! Wooohooo!
They have new stocks and given the money ... I'd buy them! Or if there's a good angel out there who would sponsor these shoes for me *wink* I'd appreciate it! Come on! It's my birthday soon! Hohohoh~
The new stocks are on a 10% discount only. But the other items are still on a huge sale ... up to 70% OFF as well. Sale items range from 10%, 20%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% OFF!!! I drool over these shoes!
Look at that! These 3 big sale events are all in 70% OFF! WOW! I love it!!!
Anyway, so me and my colleague Ten went on and checked out what they have to offer. Right now, this outlet store has their other brand offerings - which I also love. I saw my TOP 3 PICKS ...
|Fioni Shoes
These Fioni Shoes are LOVE! I think this particular pair is perfect for my daily corporate work hehehe. A size 7' seems fine hehe. It's perfect! I don't know exactly what this style is called though.
And some more pairs ... this time from Brash! I'm a size 7 1/2 there *wink*
|Brash Peep Toe Lash Wedge Platform / Sandals
|Brash Peep Toe Lash Wedge Platform / Sandals with Red Ribbons
Brash has lots of cutesy designs I think. The Payless Shoe Source store I saw at Robinson's Galleria does have lots of the new designs and I can't wait 'til they go on sale. Woot! I hope they'd be available at the outlet store hehe. Here's another pair I loved ...
|Brash Mary-Janes Patent Pumps
|Brash Mary-Janes Patent Pumps ... and my Feet! :p
Payless Outlet Store is located at the G/F of Alco Building in Makati. They are on sale until December 16, 2011 only. They have shoes for men as well and some bags and accessories. Hurry! Get your new pairs now!!!
These SALE EVENTS are giving me a run for my money! :p


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Let all of that fresh air give us new hopes and spirit.
It's been already a few nice days and
we even had a few lunches and drinks outside,
soaking up the sun.
My new labels in white & shiny gold/silver have arrived,
as you might have noticed on Instagram.
As for fabrics,
linen is still my favourite material
linen is still my favourite material
and I would like to show more of things,
which are truely me and just me (us),
on this blog.
Maybe you have noticed all of the tiny changes which have already appeared in 2015?
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed all of the things I made so far,
but mostly it was to please lovely people around me...
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Dark Goddess Ritual Without Tools
Many people have a lot of trouble with deep-seated negative emotions. I previously posted a cleansing ritual without tools that would clean a room of negativity and put up a barrier to allow only positive energy to enter. But what if the person living in the room is the source of the negativity?
If you are full of depression, self-hatred, and other negative emotions, the negative energy will re-enter the circle through you. This does not completely negate the effect of a cleansing ritual, as that ritual removes the residual energy and blocks out other sources of negativity.
There are many ways to cleanse oneself of this. One simple, yet very powerful, method is to work with Lady Medusa in a circle. Medusa is a gorgon, a Dark Goddess, who can absorb negativity. Here is how you can send your negative emotions to Medusa:
- Within the room that already has a circle (such as one created by doing the cleansing ritual I posted or any other magical circle method you wish to use), create a second circle that is much smaller around yourself. This circle can be cast the same way as before.
- On each side of the circle, invite the elements to stand guard and bless the inner circle. Air goes in the east, Fire in the south, Water in the west and Earth in the north. If you don't know where the actual directions truly are (which can be difficult inside an institution), work as if the room door is in the south.
- Close your eyes and invite Lady Medusa, the snake-haired gorgon, and Lord Hades, God of the Underworld, into the inner circle. Ask for them to come and help you rid yourself of unnecessary negative emotions. You may use your own words, or if you wish, a hymn such as that written by my wife to Hades. Visualize Medusa in front of you, with her snakes moving around and her dark face, next to Hades.
- Next, allow your negative emotions to rise up. The sadness, the hatred, the depression, whatever comes is ok. Talk about it with Lady Medusa. You can do this silently if necessary, but it is better to verbalize it somehow. You can whisper it out. The ideal is to scream it out and let it all go at once, but I understand that you may not feel comfortable doing this in an institution with others around. The important thing is to vent all those emotions, thoughts, etc. to Medusa. She is a gorgon; she can take all the negativity you can unleash onto her and more. She does not get angry at you for spewing anger at her. She is a Dark Goddess, she feeds on the anger, sadness and negativity you give to her.
- When you have pushed all of the negativity you can muster to Medusa, thank Her and Hades for taking all of it down to the Underworld, where it will be transformed into something positive.
- Thank the elements for their assistance and wish them farewell.
- Take the inner circle down by outstretching your arm and feel the energy of the circle go back into your arm. Move around the circle in a widdershins (counter-clockwise) direction pulling in the whole inner circle.
- Touch the floor and send the energy of the inner circle (which will contain some residual negativity) down to the earth, where it can be absorbed and transformed, the same way a dead plant or animal becomes fertilizer for new life.
- Sit or lay and rest a bit before moving on to do something else. Deep breathing and feeling the warmth of Hestia and Apollo that is in the room within the larger circle that remains will help. Feel free to be like this as long as you need.
You may need to do this a number of times. Since this is an intense ritual, I don't recommend you do it daily. Probably once a month is good if you have a lot of negativity. Otherwise, just do this ritual when you feel there is too much built up and you have a need. It may take time to feel it's effects, but you will notice your heart become lighter and you can start to see the beauty in the world around you, even in the things that are not normally seen as beautiful.
After a purging ritual like this, you may feel the symptoms of a "healing crisis," where your body may feel lethargic, sick or your mood may be low. It can happen for a few days to a week. If you feel it in a specific part of your body, or if you only feel it in specific situations or locations, you may want to look at a psychic surgery ritual I wrote that can focus on the issue more specifically.
Many Pagans and Wiccans focus so much on the light-side that they ignore the dark. The dark has an important role in the universe, and this is one such way it can be immensely useful.
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3 Responses to "Dark Goddess Ritual Without Tools"
Mystic Liz Says:
July 13th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Flaming Raccoon Says:
September 10th, 2012 at 8:22 am
I attempted this ritual this morning, then I felt sleepy during class this afternoon. Is it one of those side effects?
Morninghawk Says:
September 18th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Yes, that can happen. A lot of energy is released during this ritual, so feeling sleepy and low energy for a couple days can happen.
I hope the feeling subsided quickly for you.


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Plotinus (205-270)
Biographical note
Philosopher of the ancient world, widely considered the founder of Neoplatonism (along with his teacher Ammonius Saccas). Neoplatonism was an influential philosophy in Late Antiquity. His metaphysical writings have inspired centuries of Pagan, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Gnostic metaphysicians and mystics. Much of our biographical information about Plotinus comes from Porphyry's preface to his edition of Plotinus' Enneads.


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Recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana, these Kootenai stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. The collection includes "How Marten Got His Spots," in which Marten learns a hard lesson in obedience; "Coyote and Trout," in which Coyote learns the consequences of greed; "Little Weasel's Dream," in which the child Little Weasel learns the importance of listening to his elders; and "Tepee Making," an illustrated lesson in tepee construction. For centuries, Kootenai children and adults gathered on cold, dark winter nights to listen and learn from stories like these.
Before the end, beginning readers will learn important lessons, as they witness several animal people in their antics. Marten learns a tough lesson about obedience during a run-in with a bear that leaves his fur spotted, Coyote gets his comeuppance after wrestling with a woman who turns into a trout, and a little boy learns a lesson from his dreams.
Author: Kootenai Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Illustrations: Black and white illustrations by Debbie Joseph Finley and Howard Kallowat, Jr.Binding Availability: Paperback Published: 2002Tribes/Ethnic Groups: Kootenai


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Every Week » Prayer
Partnering with God in prayer
Nothing of any eternal value or significance will be accomplished by us in the City without God's sovereign power at work. Our heavenly Father loves to hear us pray and works through us when we depend on him. He desires all people to be saved and he desires that we pray.
Many pray for their workplace ministry and God's mission to the City by praying with their families or housemates, in workplace prayer groups, in prayer triplets, at their local church, or centrally at St Helen's. More on these below.
Please contact Wes ([email protected]) if you would like help:
- Finding/setting up a workplace prayer group or prayer triplet
- Getting your local church to pray for your ministry in the City
We meet every Monday afternoon at St Helen's, from 5:30 – 6:00pm to pray for the ministry in the City and one another's workplace ministry. Enter through the South Transept door, opposite the church reception. Please contact Wes ([email protected]) for more information.
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Go here for St Helen's City prayer events in the next week.
Go to 'What does the Bible say about prayer?' for talks and books to encourage us to pray.


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*THE OLD TUTE IS HERE (natural looking)*
|this was the one you guys saw and asked for the tutorial for....
Have a great day!
|this was the one you guys saw and asked for the tutorial for....
Wow, so cool! Marking for future reference:)
Your... er... eye is so pretty (both the real one and the picnik one :) ) I've always wanted green eyes... though being asian it might look a little funny. :{ Do you use picnik for your blog headers and stuff too? I have difficulty with stuff like that... I can make a button and stuff like that with tutorials (I like tutorials better than how-to's, isn't that weird?) but I still need help with the more intricate things. o(^__^o)
Ooh! We could make twilight eyes in lieu of the new movie. I smell a new blog header coming on now....going to pin you so I don't forget this!
If you have a moment today, please share this with my readers @Creative Juice Thursday Hope to see you there!
Woah, looks awesome Alyssa!
That is sooo groovy! I can't wait to play!
I'm having a giveaway on my blog to celebrate 50 followers. Come see!
Thanks for showing a tut on this. I am excited to try it out!
what??? you opened one? I want to see it! also i want to message a bunch of blogs and get free stuff and sponsors! please walk me through the process... oh, i got your charm and i sent you an email. plus I need your finger measurements. o(^__^o)
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It started off with a loud prologue.
Like the drums that precede the 'Baraat' or the procession accompanying the groom in an Indian wedding. Almost like a light and sound show as well, with lightning and thunder setting the stage perfectly, for the first few hesitant drops.
The barrage followed. And just like that, it was the first rain.
The Earth responded eagerly with that heady aroma of its quenched thirst, and the birds sang with joy. Trees and leaves, heads and tails, all enjoying and dancing in the drops of happiness pouring forth from the skies.
And yet, there are many, dreading the onset of the monsoon in this arid part of Central India.
The reason, when explored, links up to the lack of proper sanitation facilities in the area. Disorganized or rather, 'confused' semi-urbanized settlements like the town of Babina, and other, small, more-village, less-town, settlements in the area, combine the disadvantages of both villages and cities; and lacking the facility of clean, wet toilets (toilets which have a provision for the flushing of the excreta), they still continue with the ancient tradition of 'dry-toilets' which need manual scavenging to clean them.
This perpetuates discrimination against certain castes, who are the only ones carrying out the 'refuse' of humanity in this part of the world.
The impact is particularly critical on women.
They are 'unemployable' in any other role, even as domestic help, in their own words, as the first thing people ask them is their caste, and knowing their so-called 'identity', refuse to let them enter their house for anything other than, 'cleaning their toilets'.
Meet any woman of the 'Valmiki' caste and she will tell you how her family is called 'Bhangi', a term used to address people of the castes which are expected to carry out manual scavenging including cleaning latrines and handling dead bod es (both human and animal).
Discriminated against, and abused for literally cleaning our, 'shit', these women silently go about their work to earn the mere, two-rotis (flatbread) a day, or the fifty rupees they are paid for an entire month of insanely difficult work.
Made illegal in 1993, employing of manual scavengers, and construction of dry latrines, still continue across the country, and can be witnessed easily enough if one wishes to do so.
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UN-HRC), at a 2002 meeting of the Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, said, "Public latrines – some with as many as 400 seats – are cleaned on a daily basis by female workers using a broom and a tin plate. The excrement is piled into baskets which are carried on the head to a location which can be up to four kilometers away from the latrine. At all times, and especially during the rainy season, the contents of the basket will drip onto a scavenger's hair, clothes and body.......they are thus exposed to the most virulent forms of viral and bacterial infections which affect their skin, eyes, limbs, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. TB (tuberculosis) is rife among the community."
Thus the pitter-patter of happiness for some of us, might be the sound of sorrow for many.
While you enjoy that cup of steaming tea in the rain-soaked balcony, cribbing that your prayers to the rain-Gods for this heavenly nectar were not answered earlier, you might want to ponder on the thought that, the delay might just have been caused by the millions, praying harder than you, for the latrines and their contents to be dry so they could easily, 'scoop them up'.
**For those wishing to read more, WaterAid's insightful report, Burden of Inheritance (http://www.wateraidamerica.org/includes/documents/cm_docs/2010/m/manual_scavening_report.pdf) in a hard-hitting tone, analyzes and deconstructs the social conventions that allows this inhuman practice to continue, and pleads for strong action against it.


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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Guest Post by Lisa L Wiedmeier. Amazon Promotion, Gone RIGHT!
Who am I? I'm just another indie author who took StoneHouse University's, Learn how to 'Work' the system, webinar and had huge success.
Of course this isn't always the norm, however, for whatever reason I was able to use this as a platform to propel my YA book to #98 overall on Amazon.
Now, I hadn't just been sitting around before I took this course. I was marketing myself to death trying to get anyone to take a peek at Cheyenne, my novel. It's not that it wasn't good enough; its just that it wasn't getting the exposure to take it to the heights it deserved.
There are four platforms that StoneHouse suggests in the webinar and I was doing three out of the four fairly well, but it just wasn't enough. What I was missing was the fourth, the Amazon connection. There's a lot more than just listing your book on Amazon and watching it fall where it may. A whole lot more than I knew.
I'd had Cheyenne on Amazon since July 2011 and had sold about 500+ books. Not too bad since I'm unknown, but not enough to quit my day job either. My best ranking ever since listing Cheyenne was about 9,300.
Through following Aaron's extremely useful tips and advice, I began working on the Amazon connection. Now I'm not going to go into details here, as you need to take the course to get all your 'duck in a row' so to speak. But with following a few of his suggestions in the month of February I began seeing some small results.
Now there's a bigger picture to all of this and it's all in the seminar, but one of them was making sure that your book cover truly meets the audience. What I mean by that is make sure if you're a YA book to have a YA cover. Now, I'd thought I'd done a good job with my cover, I was going for the retro look, but I missed it by a long shot. Yeah, here's the before and here's the after….
So with a new cover in hand and being enrolled in the KDP program with Amazon, I decided to follow another one of StoneHouse's webinar suggestions, offer my book for free.
I picked a Tuesday/Wednesday for the free promo after consulting with Aaron and began, Tweeting, Facebook and messaging just about everyone I knew to get the word out. My friends in turn began promoting it on their side as well. With that said, by the Wednesday afternoon of my free promo, I'd reached the ranking of #4 on Amazon's 'Free' listing.
Shocked? I was! I'd never expected to see this sort of success and yet I did by offering my novel, Cheyenne, for free for two days. I had over twenty two thousand free downloads!
Next came the scary part, well scary for me in that I'd never done this before. I once again ran to Aaron and went over the after free promo pricing. Should I go with the .99 cent price point, or stick with the $2.99 that I'd been at previously… I kept the $2.99 price point and was in for a surprise.
So, let me run this down for you…. The month of February didn't show me much love, I had a paid ranking of about 66,000. Not horrible considering there are over a million plus eBooks on Amazon. But by the time the free promo was over and I looked at my paid ranking on Thursday morning, I was at #3,900. Not bad you say? I was ecstatic, but it gets even better.
As the day progressed I gained even more ground, 2,000, then 952, then 458 and yeah my paid ranking kept going up! By Saturday I'd made it to #98!
As we speak I'm holding good steady ranking. Am I done yet? Not even close… What's on the list next is the 10 Steps to a successful Blog tour #2. Took the first one and loved it, the second one is this week—you should join in!
The most impressive part of StoneHouse Ink's webinars is that the data is all rolled up into a nice compact package that's easy to understand and practice. Will it bring you success like I had? Who knows, but it's worth a shot. I'm glad I took the course and I'd recommend it to every indie author I know.
You can follow Lisa on Twitter @lisawiedmeier
Or on Facebook
And on her Website HERE
Author Aaron Patterson: Blog: The Worst Book Ever.
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Fantastic, Lisa! I followed the same route you did with Amazon after my book sales seemed to go flat. Bam! February was a great month with both my novels reaching the best seller list. I wish you continued success.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Mark! Great to hear February showed you some love... it went missing from me, but who cares now as March has come in like a lion!Delete
Hey darling!!! *waves*ReplyDelete
I SUPER LOVE THE NEW COVER like HARD!
I've seen Cheyenne (with the old cover) before, I've even read the synopsis actually - because it was familiar after reading it AGAIN with the NEW cover! Then I wondered WHY I didn't already OWN it. ;)
Super excited for you chick! Adding you to my list! <3Replies
Aww, thanks, hon! The cover made a huge difference and I'm excited for the second book release in May. Aaron has been super helpful.... he even talked me off the ledge this afternoon! :PDelete
*blushes* I'm feeling mighty special that you've added me to your list since I know you're like super bogged down! I can send you the physical book when the new cover gets uploaded. I'm excited to see it all shiny in print!
Way to Go LISA!!!!ReplyDelete
I love reading posts like this. So encouraging to the rest of us.ReplyDelete


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UAlbany Volleyball Takes First Place in America East with Four-Set Win at UMBC
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Volleyball Score: UAlbany 3, UMBC 1 (25-18, 25-22, 20-25, 25-15)
Location: Baltimore, Md. – RAC Arena
Records: UAlbany (6-13, 6-1 AE), UMBC (13-8, 5-2 AE)
Short Story: The UAlbany volleyball team earned a four-set victory in the rescheduled match at UMBC, taking sole possession of first place in the America East.
Key Stats:
- UAlbany: Tatiana Tiangco hit .276 with 13 kills and three digs while Akuabata Okenwa nearly had a double-double off 11 kills and eight digs. Averaging over six digs a set, Nicole Otero tallied 25 digs, adding three assists. Kelly Cameron had a double-double of 40 assists and 11 digs, adding four kills and three blocks.
- UMBC: Franchesca Reed hit .314 for 13 kills, six blocks and an ace while Carmen Freeman concluded with 10 kills, six digs, two aces and four blocks.
- UAlbany hit .367 in the deciding set in the fourth game.
- With the win, UAlbany has a 6-1 America East record, leading UMBC and New Hampshire by a match.
Set Situations:
- 1st set: An early 6-0 serving run by Nina Holmes, including two big digs by her, set the early tone. Another run of winning seven of eight points led UAlbany to winning 25-18.
- 2nd set: A back and forth battle that saw both coaches use both timeouts by 18-18. UAlbany won five of the following six points to break ahead, eventually taking the game 25-22.
- 3rd set: Both sides had multiple early runs, with UMBC having a late 4-0 run to grab the set 25-20.
- 4th set: At 9-9, UAlbany allowed back-to-back points just once more. Emily Zimmerman served UAlbany through a 4-0 run to led the Great Danes to a 25-15 set win.
Quotes: "UMBC is a tough road trip; we did not play our best today, but we showed a lot of grit and preserved through some dry spells with our offense. I want to especially came out our defensive corps of Nicole Otero, Gabrielle Hansen and Nina Holmes, who did a great job both on defense and with strategic serve. Emily Zimmerman was outstanding today coming in off the bench for critical serves when we needed them. I think we did a good job with adversity, now we have to sustain our focus on a lot less rest." – UAlbany head coach MJ Engstrom
Recap: The UAlbany volleyball team stands alone in first place in the America East, taking down UMBC in four sets in Baltimore on Sunday afternoon.
UAlbany had strong serving runs to begin the first set, with a 4-0 run from Nina Holmes, and 5-0 streak from Akuabata Okenwa and a 3-0 sprint from Gabrielle Hansen to lead 15-5. UAlbany added another 4-0 run off the serving of Emily Zimmerman to go up 22-12. UMBC had a late 5-0 run, but a Chloe Evering kill and a Gabrielle Hansen ace sealed the set for UAlbany 25-18.
Each side kept exchanging runs to trade off the lead in the second set, with UAlbany with eight of nine points, including three Tatiana Tiangco kills, to go up 14-11. UMBC took the lead at 18-17. Including two blocks. UAlbany again had a strong response, using a kill and two blocks from Taylor Robinson to lead to a 23-20 advantage. UAlbany took the set 25-22 to go up 2-0.
Both teams had a big run to begin set three to tie at 5-5. A kill and block from Franchesca Reed sent the home team on a 3-0 run to put it ahead 8-5, later leading 16-11. A UMBC service error and Kelly Cameron service ace helped UAlbany pull within three, but UMBC kept the advantage. UAlbany tried a late comeback attempt off a Hansen ace and two points from Robinson, but UMBC won 25-20 to force a fourth set.
Down 3-0 early, Holmes against got UAlbany going on serving with five consecutive points for a 5-3 Great Danes advantage, then later had another 3-0 run on her serving to make it 16-11. Following a Marissa Duncan kill, Okenwa notched a kill to send Zimmerman to serve. Including another Okenwa kill, UAlbany took a 20-13 lead and held the rest of the way. UAlbany won 25-15 to take the match in four.
UAlbany continues its road schedule next weekend, taking on UMass Lowell on Friday, October 27th at 7 p.m. in Massachusetts.


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- Only change their underwear once a week.
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- Failure to remember STM/LDM suffixes and punctuation.
- Your computer explodes when you press the power button.
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Imaam al-Juwaynee [1] (d. 438H) said: "Know, that for a brief period of time, I was confused about three matters:
[a] the issue of as-Sifaat (Allaah's Attributes)
[b] the issue of al-Fawqiyyah (Allaah being above His creation)
[c] the issue of al-Harf (the Word) and as-Sawt (the Voice) about the Glorious Qur'aan.
I used to be confused about the different sayings - which are found in the contemporary books with respect to these matters - whether ta'weel (manipulative distortion) and tahreef should be made of the Attributes. Whether to take them as they are and halt at their meanings, or whether to affirm them without ta'weel, ta'teel, tashbeeh or tamtheel. But I found in the texts of the Book of Allaah - Most Hight - and the Sunnah of His Messenger , a great clarity about the reality of these Attributes, and likewise with respect to affirming al-uluww (the highness of Allaah) al-Fawqiyyah, al-Harf and as-Sawt.
Then I found in the books of the later Scholars - from the mutakallimoon (the People of theological rhetoric and innovated speech) their making of ta'weel (of Allaah's Attribute) of al-Istiwaa (Allaah ascending above the creation) by saying that it meant qahr (His dominance) and isteelaa (His conquering); ta'weel of (Allaah's Attribute) of an-Nuzool by saying that it meant His command descends; ta'weel of (the Attribute of) al-Yadain (the Hands of Allaah) to mean His Power or His Favour; and ta'weel of al-Qadam (the Foot of Allaah) to mean the fine reward with their Lord; and the likes of this. Along with this, I found that they claimed that the Speech of Allaah - the Most High - meant a speech existent in His Self (qaa'im bidh-dhaat) with word, but not with Voice. They claimed that these words are a mode of expression from the meaning existing with Himself!
From those who held to these sayings were a group of people, who had high status in my heart, such as a group of Ash'aree Shaafi'ee Scholars - and I am upon the madhhab of ash-Shaafi'ee - may Allaah be pleased with him - knowing the obligation of my Religion and its rulings. So I found the likes of these great Shaikhs adhering to the likes of such statements - and they were my teachers - and I had complete faith in them, their nobility and their knowledge. However, despite all this, I found my heart having a hatred for such ta'weel such that I could not find any tranquility and peace with it. It caused my chest to feel constricted, rather than causing it to expand…
And I used to fear affirming the Attributes of al-uluww, al-Istiwaa and an-Nuzool, fearing that it would imply hasr (limiting and encompassing Allaah by His creation) and tashbeeh (resembling Allaah to His creation i.e. anthropomorphism). However, despite this, when I studied the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger , I fond in them texts pointing to the reality of these meanings. I found that the Messenger clarified that which came from his Lord, as well as describing Him with them. And know - without any doubt at all - that he used to have present in his noble gatherings the Scholar and the ignorant person, the one with sharp intelligence and the not so sharply intelligent, the Arab and the non-Arab. However, I did not find anything by which he followed up such texts with which he used to describe his Lord - neither with another text, nor with anything that would cause the meanings to removed from their haqeeqah (real meaning) or cause ta'weel to be made of them; such as the ta'weel of my Shaikhs and Scholars from the mutakallimeen (the People of theological rhetoric and innovated speech) - such as their ta'weel of al-Istiwaa to isteelaa, and their ta'weel of an-Nuzool (Allaah's descending) to mean that His Command descends; and other such things. And I did not find that he used to warn the people from having faith in what was apparent in his speech describing His Lord, whether it was concerning al-Fawqiyyah (Allaah being above His creation), or al-Yadain (the Hands of Allaah), or other than them. And there is nothing recorded from him which proves that these Attributes have another inner meaning, other than what is apparent from their meaning…"
Then Imaam al-Juwaynee - may Allaah have mercy upon him - mentions some aayaat and ahaadeeth concerning al-Fawqiyyah and al-Istiwaa, then he continues:
"So when we came to know this, and came to hold this as our aqeedah (belief), we were then preserved from the doubts of ta'weel, the blindness of ta'teel (divesting Allaah totally or partially of His Attributes) and the foolishness of tashbeeh and tamtheel (likening Allaah to His creation). We then affirmed for Allaah the Uluww (highness) of our Lord - the Most Perfect - and His Fawqiyyah and that He ascended (istawaa) over His Arsh (Throne) in a manner that befits His Majesty and Greatness. So the truth is very clear in this and the chest will readily accept this, for indeed tahreef (distortion of the text) is rejected by the correct and sound intellect, such as tahreef of Istiwaa to Isteelaa (conquering) and other than this. Likewise wuqoof (affirming the wording of the Attributes, but halting at their meanings) is also blindness and ignorance, since we know that our Lord described Himself with these Attributes that we may come to know Him by them. So - in our knowing Him - we do not halt at affirming the wordings of the Attributes, whilst negating what is intended from their meanings. Since He did not describe Himself to us by these Attributes, except that we may affirm what He has described Himself with, not that we halt at them. Likewise tashbeeh and tamtheel are also foolishness and ignorance. . Thus, the one whom Allaah - Most High - causes to agree upon the affirmation (of His Attributes) - without tahreef, takyeef and wuqoof - then he has indeed agreed upon what is intended for them, if He - the Most High - wishes."
Then he - may Allaah have mercy upon him - explains the reason why Ahl ul-Kalaam (the People of Theological Rhetoric and Innovated Speech) felt that they were forced to make ta'weel of Istiwaa to Isteelaa, so he said:
"And Allaah expanded my chest about the state of those Shaikhs who made ta'weel of al-Istiwaa to isteelaa … and it is my belief that they do not understand the Attributes of the Lord - the Most High - except with what befits the creation. Thus they do not understand al-Istiwaa of Allaah as it truly befits Him … so this is why they distort the words from its proper context and deny what Allaah has described Himself with. And we shall mention the explanation of that if Allaah wills.
And there is no doubt that us and them (i.e. Ash'ariyyah) agree upon affirming the Attributes of al-Hayaat (Life), as-Sam'a (Hearing), al-Basr (Seeing), al-Ilm (Knowledge), al-Qudrah (Power), al-Iraadah (Will) and al-Kalaam (Speech) of Allaah. And we certainly do not understand the Attribute of Life of Allaah to mean with the likes of such organs that are established in our bodies. Likewise, we do not understand the Hearing and the Seeing of Allaah to imply that there are limbs. So, just as they say: His Life is not like ours, nor is His Knowledge and Seeing, rather they are Attributes in a way that is befitting to Him, not befitting us. Then we - likewise - say: His Attribute of Life is known but its kaifiyyah (the nature of how it is) is unknown. His Knowledge is known but its kaifiyyah is not. Likewise, His Seeing and Hearing are known and there is no implication of there being organs and bodily-parts in any of this - rather all these Attributes are in a way that befit Him.
Likewise is the case for His 'Ayn (Eye), Fawqiyyah, Istiwaa and Nuzool. His Fawqiyyah is known - it is established just like the reality of His Hearing and the reality of His Seeing are also established. They are known but their kaifiyyah is not. Then, similarly, His Fawqiyyah is known and established in a way that befits Him, but the kaifiyyah is not. Likewise, His Istiwaa (Ascending) over the Arsh (Throne) is known, but the kaifiyyah is not explained by implying movements or transmission which befit the creation - rather His Istiwaa is in a manner that befits His Greatness. Thus His Attributes are known from the direction of sentence and affirmation, but are unknown from the perspective of how they are and setting limits. So the Believer is clear about the Attributes from one perspective and blind from the other. The Believer is clear from the perspective of affirmation and existence [of the Attributes] but blind from the perspective of their kaifiyyah and limits. And this is the way by affirming what Allaah - the Most High - has described Himself with, and by negating tahreef, tashbeeh and wuqoof. This is what the Lord - Most High - intends for us concerning His Attributes… that we recognise them, have eemaan in them being haqeeqah (real) and negate any tashbeeh to them, nor to deny for Allaah His real Attributes by tahreef and ta'weel. Indeed, there is no difference between Allaah's Attribute of al-Istiwaa and as-Sama' and between His Attribute of an-Nuzool and al-Basr - since each occurs by a text.
So if they say to us about al-Istiwaa: You have made tashbeeh! Then we reply to them about as-Sam': You have made tashbeeh and have described your Lord with organs! So if they say: No organs and bodily parts, rather it is in a manner that befits Him. Then we reply about al-Istiwaa and al-Fawqiyyah: There is no confinement nor limitation, rather it is in a manner that befits Him. So whatever is necessary concerning the Attributes of Life, Hearing, Seeing and Knowledge and not making any tashbeeh to them, then such is also necessitated regarding Allaah's Attributes of Ascending, Descending, al-Yad (Hand), al-Wajh (Face), al-Qadm (Foot), ad-Dahak (Laughing) and Ta'ajjub (Amazament). So just as they do not imply for Him any organs we do not imply for Him any limbs nor anything that befits the creation. And it is not from justice and fairness that they understand the Attributes of Ascending, Descending, Face and Hand to imply resemblance to the creation, and therefore they think that they must resort to ta'weel and tahreef - (yet they do not do so for the other Attributes such as Life, Hearing and Seeing.)
So those possessing justice and fairness will understand what we have said, have aqeedah in it, accept our sincere advice and will take as the Deen of Allaah the affirmation of all His Attributes, negating from them any tashbeeh, ta'teel, ta'weel or wuqoof. This is what Allaah intended from us concerning this. Since all these Attributes (that they affirm), all the others (that they make ta'weel of) come from a single place - and that is the Qur'aan and the Sunnah. Thus, when we affirm one set of Attributes without ta'weel, but make ta'weel and tahreef for the others, then we are like those who believed in on part of the Book, but disbelieved in another part. And this is sufficient and clear - if Allaah - the Most High - wills." [2]
1. He is Abu Muhammad al-Juwaynee father of the famous Imaam ul-Haramayn Abu Ma'aalee al-Juwaynee. Abu Muhammad was a Shaafi'ee faqeeh and initially followed the Asha'riyy madhhab in aqeedah. However he retracted from this and returned to the madhhab of the Salaf - as is attested to by his book Risaalah Ithbaatul-Istiwaa wal-Fawqiyyah.
2. Taken from: Risaalah Ithbaatul-Istiwaa wal-Fawqiyyah (p.176-183), abridged - which is part of Majmoo'atur-Rasaa'il il-Muneeriyyah.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Attestation of Imaam Juwaynee for the Aqeedah of the Salaf
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Although we didn't venture far from home, sticking to our local favorite places we still managed to enjoy the sun on the odd days it shined on us.
It is getting increasingly rare to find times when everyone is happy together, yet the river seems to always be popular with everyone.
Simple pleasure in the outdoors,
I'm hoping this summer is a good one with many many more lazy days at the river.


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Tuesday, 25 October 2011
See right through me...
I am aware that a see-thru clutch is a disaster for the 'clutter mad' such as myself, but I am hoping that by acquiring such a tote it will result in me streamlining my horde of daily 'needs' that rattle around in my bag- although I'm sure every girl needs three half-used lip sills, just incase. Hermes aside, This bag really is bloody marvellous- The last time I so desperately desired such a transparent accessory was at 10-years-old when I was adamant that I have a see-thru, sea blue pencil case complete with moving dolphins in blue liquid- obviously Christophe Lemaire had the same dreams as a child- sans Dolphin.
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This technology combines a high density, insulated core with a premium acrylic surface; resulting in a strong, three-layer construction with rigid, smooth touch backing.
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The restaurant was spacious with grand design and I don't know, but it's giving me this 'expensive' vibe (you know what I mean when you go to a luxuriously decorated restaurant and thinking it's going to be expensive) and not to mention it's located in Plaza Senayan *ahem*, anyway at the center of the restaurant you'll find this seating area with ginormous deco which almost looks like an installation art to me of hanging wood blocks and lanterns hanging above, totally the design highlight of the restaurant, and further across there's a condiment station where they display the fresh ingredients.
Because this restaurant's signature meal is their beauty hot pot and highly renowned for their collagen soup, that's what I would recommend most here! They have 5 kinds of Bijin Nabe here (Original, Spicy, Seafood, Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu) but my friend raved about how good their Seafood Bijin Nabe was when she had that in Singapore so we had one of that, and another Spicy Bijin Nabe both in medium size! The Bijin Nabe then served with over 15 kinds of hot pot condiments such as vegetables, meat and Japanese traditional dishes and ingredients aka "Ojyubako" and paired with four ingredient-sauces: Red Pepper & Garlic, Green Onion Oil, Yuzu Pepper and Chilli Sauce.
If you feel like having more stuff in your bijin nabe then you can defo add more ala-carte vegetables, meat, rice and noodle or if you fancy something else aside from the bijin nabe-hood, they also have various Japanese ala-carte menus to choose like Soup, Salad, Japanese starters, Spring Rolls, Sushi, Tempura, Oyakodon and Desserts to finish!
Price range for the Bijin Nabe here starts from IDR 370k (medium) to IDR 680k (large), and the ala-carte menus from IDR 50k, as for the drinks they have various soft-drinks, smoothies, juices with price ranges from IDR 10k-40k, I was deeply tempted to have their Green tea and Azuki Bean Smoothie but I didn't want to feel bloated so I went for the good old cold ocha!
We also ordered a few light bites while waiting for the Bijin Nabe to be prepared (alibi), so we opted for the Tuna-Mayonnaise Gyoza that's served with 5 kinds of mayo dipping sauces (Original, Red Pepper, Yuzu Pepper, Curry and Tartar), one Chicken Namban and this Chawanmushi stuff with crab (I don't know the name)
Tuna-Mayonnaise Gyoza - IDR 40k
I don't know why but the flavor didn't stick with me so I kinda forgot how it tasted and not to mention I dip a generous amount of Tartar Mayonnaise and ironically I only remember how the Tartar sauce tasted, but it was beautifully crunchy on the outside with generous filling.
A winner! Beautifully crispy and juicy with tasty Tartar sauce and Goma dressed lettuce. Absolutely delicious combo!
My friend ordered this I don't know the name
I was pretty surprised with the Bijin Nabe when they're presented to my table as they came in this jelly like collagen that slowly melt to this beautiful hot tasty broth, and I gotta admit watching the collagen melt was pretty satisfying to the eye *weirdo*.
Spicy Bijin Nabe - IDR 298k (medium), IDR 430k (large)
Condiments for the Spicy Bijin Nabe, here you'll get chicken, tsukune (chicken meatball), tofu, vegetable, shimeji & enoki mushroom, Okra, White Cabbage, Corn, Lotus and more...
Spicy Bijin Nabe - IDR 298k (medium), IDR 430k (large)
Ingredient for the Seafood Bijin Nabe, might look like a little portion but wait until you mix everything.
Seafood Bijin Nabe - IDR 368k (medium), IDR 650k (large)
Now after you put everything in, it doesn't seem to little eh?
I gotta give it to my friend tho for ordering this because this Seafood Bijin Nabe totally rocks! The collagen broth was bold without tasting like it's coming from a lot of MSG (but did taste Umami and fresh), salty but delicious salty not the fucked up salty kind, and the ingredients here were super fresh: fresh fish, fresh seafood, fresh vegetables! If you ask for my favorite then I'm definitely rooting for the seafood one!
Throughout finishing the Bijin Nabe, we ordered a plate of ramen because we thought that would even make the eating more interesting, and another tip, ok this might sound weird but I like it when you cook all the ingredients together and after quite some time the side of the pot started having this collagen crack or whatever you call it and it's so good and salty and such a random pleasure that's not guilty (well yes after you eat the whole damn thing).
Spent IDR 1.1 mil for everything you're seeing in this entry? Worth it? Of course. I think we kinda over-order because we didn't finish the Bijin Nabe LOL! Too bad I didn't go for their original version and more tempted to try the spicy one, had a good feeling that the original Golden Jidori Chicken Soup one would taste BOMB, but it was such a fun dinner time, great friends and great food makes great dinner!
Welcome to Indonesia and I really hope you're doing well here! Good luck!
Tsukada Nojo Bijin Nabe
Plaza Senayan 5th fl.
Jalan Asia Afrika No. 1
Jakarta Selatan 10270
021 - 572 5064
Opening hours: 10 AM-11 PM
Average spending for two: IDR 400k
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Fire Management staff at Pinnacles National Monument plan to burn 150 acres along the newly acquired bottomlands June 17 to 19 if weather conditions allow, and barring any unforeseen problems with equipment which would prohibit safe burning operations. If the park is unable to conduct the burns during this timeframe, we will attempt to conduct the burn the following week, June 24 to 26. Appropriate wind, temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure will ensure safe and effective prescribed fire operations with good smoke dispersion. Control lines have been established around the burn units and these will be hand ignited. The area to be burned is along Highway 146 inside of the park's east boundary.
Approximately 35 firefighters from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hollister Field Office, and California Department of Forestry (CDF) San Benito- Monterey Ranger Unit will participate in the 2 to 3 days of burns. They will employ 4 engines and 1 water tender in the operation.
Safety is the foremost objective in all fire management activities. Prescribed fire is only conducted when the windspeed is low and the air is not too dry. Weather readings will be taken every hour or more during the burn. If an unforcasted weather event creates unfavorable conditions, the burn will be shut down. Extra firefighters and engines will also be on hand as an added precaution.
Burning requires approval from the air quality district to prevent any major smoke impacts on the airshed. Smoke particles may settle with cool air at night and create a trace of haze the morning after burning. If this happens, it will lift as the day warms.
The lands recently added to the east side of Pinnacles National Monument include a large infestation of non-native yellow star-thistle. About 12 million acres in California are invaded with this aggressive weed. Three consecutive years of burning, in combination with other integrated plant management techniques, can effectively control yellow star-thistle. Prescribed fire can treat large areas quickly. Burning at the right time of year will greatly reduce the number of seeds that the plants will be able to produce. Fire also recycles nutrients back into the soil, and burns off dead mulch which stimulates the growth of native plants such as lupine, California poppies and perennial grasses. Prescribed burning is just one of the weed control techniques described in the "Integrated Tools to Address Degraded Lands Environmental Assessment" which will be released early this summer.


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FOLK SONG. Hacendero life begins riding a carabao-drawn multi-seater caritela while being serenaded by country folks in festive traditional costumes with this song by National Artists for Music Levi Celerio and Lucio San Pedro:
May pumukol sa pipit sa sanga ng isang kahoy
At nahagip ng bato ang pakpak ng munting ibon
Dahil sa sakit, di na nakaya pang lumipad
At ang nangyari ay nahulog, ngunit parang taong bumigkas,
"Mamang kay lupit, ang puso mo'y di na nahabag,
Pag pumanaw ang buhay ko, may isang pipit na iiyak."
HACIENDA ESCUDERO. The landed Escudero family opened their 800-hectare coconut plantation to the public in the 1980s as Villa Escudero, a hacienda lifestyle resort. When coming from Manila, Villa Escudero is located at the end of San Pablo City. It is situated on a land where the province of Laguna ends and Quezon Province begins.
With a majestic Mount Banahaw looming at a distance amidst an idyllic pastoral setting, Villa Escudero is reminiscent of old plantation life when the dons and doñas ruled over their hacienda.
ANCESTRAL HOUSES. Hacienda Escudero property was bought by Don Placido Escudero and Doña Claudia Marasigan in 1872 and turn it into a sugar cane plantation. A historical marker in front of the pink Escudero ancestral house explains the hacienda's historical significance.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. In the years 1897 to 1901, the Escuderos sheltered the revolutionaries who fought against Spain and US. During the Japanese occupation, American and Filipino soldier took refuge in the hacienda as they retreated south to Bataan.
FIRST HYDROELECTRIC DAM. In the 1900s, Don Placido's son, Arsenio converted the plantation's chief crop from sugar cane into coconut and did a lot of the modernization in the hacienda.
Natural spring water from Mount Banahaw fills the serene Labasin Lake that pours into a narrow gorge where Arsenio built the first hydroelectric dam. A signature attraction in Villa Escudero today is the al fresco lunch set in the dam's spillway where visitors enjoy a Filipino food buffet while their feet is soaked in about a foot-deep of running water.
INTRAMUROS CHURCH. Five generations of Escuderos antiques and collection of Philippine treasures are housed and shared to the pubic in their private museum. The museum building is a replica of the San Francisco Church in Intramuros that was destroyed in 1945. At the time when Intramuros was being restored, the King of Spain gave to the Marcoses architectural drawings of the church because there were plans to reconstruct the San Francisco. As it turned out, the church was never rebuilt. The Escudero secured the drawings and erected the San Francisco in Villa Escudero.
Inside the museum, no space is spared. All 50 carrozas with its life-sized passengers line-up the main floor. In between the unending selves of ancient pottery and ceramics are ecclesiastical and tribal art, stuff animals, and period furniture and objects. Every inch of a corner and space are filled with memorabilia from every historic period, travel souvenirs and curios, and war booty like a shrunken human head from the Amazon! And the eclectic collection spills outside the museum. In open fields are vintage fighter planes and World War II army tanks.
FOLK DANCE. As a special treat for weekend hacenderos, traditional dances are performed in the main pavillion. A voice over narration educates the crowd about the dances' history and inspiration. From the tribal war dance of the Ifugao highlanders and agile dance of the lowland farmers popularly called the tinikling to the dance interpretation of the Maranao epic Darangen called the singkil all are fantastically performed.
EPILOGUE. Complete with costumes, props, and authentic musical instruments, the performances were researched and choreograph by National Artist for Dance Ramon Obusan.
-In celebration of the National Arts Month 2015


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Meditation cleanses your mind and soul to help refuel you with energy. Setting a timer for your meditation session can be a hassle and take away from the session itself. Murmuration solves this problem and many more.
Murmuration is a minimalist timer for the your meditation needs. It is extremely easy to use, very intuitive and most importantly doesn't add the additional burden of setting a timer and dealing with clunky interfaces. The app is based entirely on gestures and almost everything you do is with a swipe, a pinch or a drag. Moving from screen to screen can be done simply by swiping and setting a time for your timer is as easy as swiping up and down. It is by far the fastest way to set a timer. Swipe up to set the time, and swipe left to get started. That's it. Off you go into your meditation mode. After the time is up, a bell will sound and you can go on with your life and do what you have to do. The timer view itself is actually very cool as well, it counts down like a really slow-moving loading progress bar from top to bottom.
Overall, Murmuration proved to be extremely user friendly, with a quick tips page around every corner, you'll be up and running with the gestures in no time. Sometimes gesture-based apps can be hard to figure out because the gestures aren't always evident, but with Murmuration and help page will guide through everything you need to know. The interface is also very calm, relaxing and definitely very supportive of your intention to meditate. Setting the timer is certainly no hassle and doesn't take away from the meditation experience, which is the whole point. If you're daily routine consists of some sort of meditation, Murmuration is definitely an app to have. Make sure you check it out.
Check out Murmuration for iPhone on the App Store!


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Doctors say pain management is underfunded
Pain management specialists are pushing for more state and federal funding to investigate ways to alleviate chronic pain.
The Head of Fremantle Hospital's Pain Medicine Unit, Stephanie Davies, says a medical conference will examine the gap in services for people suffering pain.
Dr Davies says chronic pain is not properly understood.
"If you're not the person in pain, sometimes there is a bit of a question mark, sometimes healthcare professionals as well as other people, as to whether the pain is a significant problem," she said.
"That's contrary to all of the evidence that shows that one person in five, at any point in Australia, has significant ongoing pain."
"It has a huge impact, not just on their activity levels and pain levels, but across their ability to earn and contribute to the society, which is the huge cost - what's called the indirect costs."
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I mentioned this some time ago back when Tim challenged us to do winter-specific vehicles last year. I drew this for winter 2010 and never colored it until this week. I was ski-and-tracked out in 2011 since I did the Arctic Breeze and SNOWJET sketches. This has some influences from 30's Auburns / Cords, and the traditional Coca-Cola Santa- now with vintage goggles. Merry Christmas!
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Two violinists' cover of the Taylor Swift single 'I Knew You Were Trouble' has gone viral.
Rhett Price and Josh Knowles performed the hit song at the South Station in Boston, earning plenty of tips from onlookers.
The video, uploaded on April 6, has amassed 450,000 views at the time of posting.
Price told Boston.com: "I'd love to play Madison Square Garden at this point. We have big, outrageous dreams, so we're working really hard to make that happen."


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Apple iPhones Top 10 Grossing Apps in 2010
Apple iPhones Top 10 Grossing Apps in 2010
by Nicholas Kolakowski
MLB.com At Bat 2010
COST: Free
Schedules, standings, postseason results, breaking news for teams, video highlight library, interactive rosters, and player stats helped make this one of the bestselling iPhone apps of 2010. The app is free for the moment-but once the 2011 season begins, expect to pay around $15.
Angry Birds
COST: $0.99
This bestselling game asks players to hurl extremely irate birds at extremely rickety structures holding extremely ugly pigs. It's more fun than it sounds.
Call of Duty: Zombies
COST: $4.99
Who likes shooting zombies? Evidently a lot of people.
Bejeweled 2 + Blitz
COST: $0.99
A puzzle game involving gems.
FriendCaller 3 Pro
COST: Free
Free worldwide VOIP calls to other FriendCaller 3 Pro users (meaning that the WiFi-enabled iPod Touch can also use this app for calls). Costs apply for calls to landlines and other mobile devices.
Zombie Farm
COST: Free
Apple's love affair with zombies continues in this game, which lets you grow the undead.
TomTom U.S.A.
COST: $49.99
This navigation app offers real-time traffic updates (with route evaluation based on traffic speeds), advanced lane guidance, destination dialing, route sharing, and other features.
Tetris
COST: $2.99
The popular game, which involves stacking asymmetrical bricks in unbroken rows.
Plants vs. Zombies
COST: $2.99
This tower-defense game became enormously popular early in 2010, as thousands of users leapt at the chance to pelt cartoon zombies with anthropomorphic vegetables and fruit.
Doodle Jump
COST: $0.99
If a 7-year-old had the budget and programming abilities of a games studio, they'd probably design something that looks like this.


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Forget what you may have heard. Marriage and mortgages are still important priorities to millennials. What has most notably changed is the age and order in which young people are choosing to take these major steps in life. Many couples are deciding to purchase key rings before looking at engagement rings. When you and your honey are looking at houses, here are some things to consider before you say "I do" to a home.
Realistic Expectations
Be it a Classic 6 townhome or a 4-bedroom, 3-bath on 2 acres, you and your partner have probably put some thought into what your dream home will be like. Before you set your hearts on a home, put away the Pinterest boards and pull out your wallets. Setting realistic expectations of what and where you can afford may change your priorities. Decide what's more important. For instance, being close to work (and saving on gas or transport costs) may trump the "necessity" of a man cave or stainless steel appliances.
Scores and Savings
Since unmarried couples are typically seen as separate applicants for loans, you and your partner will need to have an open conversation about your credit scores and savings accounts before applying. If one of you has a less-than-ideal score, the other may consider applying individually. The issue there is that an individual income may lower loan amounts. For down payments, your combined incomes may lower monthly payments. How you divide these payments (percentage of income or availability, for example) is something you should decide on together before applying for loans.
In Writing
Whether you're joint tenants, keepers of a living trust or tenants in common, you both need to take action to protect yourselves in the event of the unimaginable. Consulting with an attorney who specializes in real estate law is a wise step before purchasing property together. This meeting is also an opportunity to discuss how the property would be distributed in the event of a death or break up and how records of payment should be kept in relation to your home.
Don't hesitate to speak with professionals about your current finances and your plans for ownership. They're there to help! Getting your lender and real estate attorney on the same page can help you develop a plan and is a smart way of deciding on the best option for you and your partner as your cross the threshold of home ownership.


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Coconut Ice Cream with Brandied Dried Plum and Banana Compote
Lemon Grass Restaurant owner, Mai Pham manages her nationally acclaimed, chic Sacramento eatery while serving up cookbooks, writing food columns for national publications and teaching at culinary institutions
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) pitted dried plums, halved
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 bananas, cut into 2/3-inch pieces
2 cups coconut or vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add dried plums, sugar, brandy and cinnamon; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until dried plums are soft and compote is thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in bananas; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until bananas are heated through. Divide ice cream equally among 4 bowls. Serve compote warm over ice cream. Garnish with walnuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 403
- Cholesterol
- 53mg
- % of Calories from Fat
- 35%
- Total Fat
- 16g
- Sodium
- 153mg
- Carbohydrate
- 58g
- Protein
- 4g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Potassium
- 404mg


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1. Go on a weekend trip: Even if you don't have the opportunity to take a full week off for vacation. Make the most of your free weekends by visiting a new city. Start now by putting money away so that you can splurge and have fun on a weekend getaway. Go to a museum, to a nice restaurant and have dinner, or see a show. Have fun, relax, and bring a friend along for the ride.
2. Enjoy the outdoors: Take advantage of the improving weather conditions and sit out on a balcony or a patio and read a book. Grab a friend or two and sit outside at your favorite restaurant or cafe. Or grab a blanket and a basket filled with yummies and go on a picnic with some besties or a special someone. (ohh la la!)
3. Try a new recipe: Find a recipe via Internet or cookbook and prepare it. (I tend to look for the quick and easy recipes). Impress your friends by preparing a new meal and inviting them over for a dinner party. Maybe even prepare the meal once before you have the dinner party to see if you even like the recipe and can prepare it well. Just to prevent things from going wrong the night of.
4. Find a new hobby: If there is something that has been on your "one day I want to learn to do.... such-n-such" list, but for some reason you have never done it. Make it a priority and give it a try this season. Learn to sew, join a book club, start scrapbooking, or learn a new song on that guitar you bought months ago sitting in the corner of your room collecting dust.
5. Experiment with your wardrobe: If you are someone like me that tends to gravitate toward neutral tone clothing then I suggest that you take a dive into some brighter tones. Even if you have to take baby steps, just do it. If you are the type of person who tends to shy away from patterns and bold prints then I suggest this season that you make a bold move and start adding patterns to your wardrobe. Liven up your closet with new pieces and give your personal style a face-lift! :)
Whatever you do make the most of the spring and enjoy ever moment of it!
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!


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Here's the newest Waltzingmouse sketch, I hope you'll join us!
It's so hard for me to make a horizontal card that I find appealing... do you also experience something similar??
I kept my card simple. I used the stamps from the French Country set, and a piece of patterned paper from October Afternoon. When I'm after homespun look, OA is always a perfect choice!
I stamped the lace in Versa Magic Oasis Green, the sentiment in grey Memento and the rooseter in black Versafine. I added a simple hemp cord accent, which I tied into a knot, rather than a bow. All edges were distressed with Pumice Stone Distress Ink.
I'm entering this card into the Doilies & Lace Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.
Hop over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch blog, to see more from the Mischief Makers!


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Giving thoughtful gifts is something my daughter, Mahriyanna, enjoys doing for her friends. Since I am without a car temporarily, and Robert was tied up, we decided to walk around looking for garage sales with a plan to end up at the farmer's market to purchase food.
What I most enjoy about walking and spending any kind of time with Mahriyanna is that if I introduce a conversation topic she is 99 percent of the time willing to have a discussion. Since I like to have deep, meaningful interactions, this is very beneficial for me.
So we walked and talked about many things, and prayed intermittently that we could find some nice gifts for her friends. I remember at one point telling God that we didn't see him as just a supplier of needs, but since we have a good relationship it seems like it is okay to ask for things. This reminds me of my relationships with people. If I have a lot of trust built through positive experiences, then it is easy for me to ask for a favor. This is something I am focusing on with our community. Even though we have a lot of trust built up, there is also much healing to do. I want to do all I can to strengthen and build up the relationships by being honest, loving, and encouraging.
So Mahriyanna and I had been walking for about an hour and we had not seen one garage sale sign. So Mahriyanna suggested that we ask someone. I saw some people approaching us and I asked them if they had seen any garage sales. A woman in the group said, "I saw a sign on Prospect and Wilson." She was friendly and we thanked her for her kindness.
When we found the sign after having a nice walk to this goal, we realized we had no idea where the street Douglas was. But someone I knew lived right on that corner. So I knocked on the door and was able to get directions.
When we got to the garage sale, most of the stuff had been carted away. I found a volley ball in good shape for a dollar. I have not owned a volleyball for about 35 years, so it seemed like a good thing to buy. Our whole community is very enthusiastic about volleyball.
We were somewhat disappointed because there was nothing else remotely resembling a gift for Mahriyanna's friends. But by now we realized that this journey and Adventure we were experiencing was not so much about the goal, but about all that was happening on the way to the goal. We got exercise, talked about important things, saw beautiful flowers and other scenery, and connected with some people. We did our best to bring God into the experience because experiencing God while experiencing life is not an easy dance. We did our best to hear where God was leading us, asked him for what we were wanting, and shared our gratitude for what was happening. I forgot about seeing people through God's eyes, but I did have a lot of love for all the people we came in contact with.
Going to the Saturday Fayetteville Farmer's Market near the end of the market time is an opportunity to get really good bargains. I simply would go to vendors, some of whom I knew, and asked for deals. We got so much produce for about $35 that we chose to give some away to some old friends we saw. The vendors were grateful to get rid of stuff near the end and some just lavished beautiful produce on us. We just could not carry it all home in our back packs and thus were glad to pass some on.
Our packs were heavy when we left the farmer's market. We were pretty tired, too. We rested and had coffee at Jammin' Java's. Mahriyanna had to help me lift my back pack, which has great back support, onto my shoulders. We bravely proceeded to accomplish the last mile and a half or so which was fortunately mostly down hill. We wanted to finish strong, so we discussed how although this experience was challenging, it was preparing us for a future back packing trip where we might carry even more weight.
"And just think about how some people in third world countries have to walk far away every day to carry heavy water to their homes," I said.
"And I remember watching a program about people who had to carry heavy packs that didn't have the good support that our packs have. They had to walk 10-15 hours a day," Mahriyanna chimed in.
By the time we got home, we felt exhausted but satisfied. It didn't take long for us to eat a light lunch and then bounce back for whatever else God had in store for us. I feel so grateful to have this precious time to spend with my seventeen year old daughter.


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Do You Send Thank You Notes?
I don't often re-post other people's blogs, but I thought this one was a good one that speaks to both consultants going on interviews and those of us that have been adversely affected by the recession. Basically, it's a reminder that we need to thank the interviewer for his or her time. As you know, … Continue reading
CPLP Journey – Taking the PreTest
If you missed my previous post about starting my CPLP journey, you can go back and see it here. This post is about step 2 in the process: Taking the pre-test. For those of you not up on basic instructional design, the pre-test/post-test is a classic Level 2 measurement on Kirkpatrick's Evaluation model. (Yes, this … Continue reading
Taking the Plunge – My CPLP Journey
Back in 2005, I heard about this new certification program being piloted by ASTD called the CPLP. Since many of my friends had already obtained ISPI's CPT designation, I thought I'd check out the CPLP. I joined the first ever study group in Atlanta. At that time, there were no study materials, nothing to purchase … Continue reading


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Man With Asperger's Tormented At Work, Lawsuit Claims
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Vincent Gentile, who represents Brooklyn on the New York City Council, and his one-time chief of staff, John Mancuso, are being sued by a former employee for $10 million, alleging they subjected him to "degrading and humiliating discrimination" because he has Asperger's syndrome.
Michael Bistreich worked for Gentile beginning in February 2014 and quit in June 2016 after being subjected to "deplorable and unlawful conduct," according to a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court this week.
Bistreich's hands shake and his head twitches as a result of his Asperger's syndrome and he was humiliated by both Gentile and Mancuso, as well as other staff, while working as legislative director and budget director for Gentile's council office, the suit alleges.
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The suit states Bistreich emotionally values objects, returning one day to his desk to find mutilated stuffed animals — decapitated Teddy bears, a stuffed animal dog gutted and impaled with red coloring around its stomach, mouth and eyes to resemble blood. It was so distressing to Bistreich that he closed himself in a conference room for an hour, the suit states.
It alleges Bistreich was told that Mancuso had organized the display and had a second one in the basement, but ordered it taken down after Bistreich's reaction.
In another incident, according to the suit, Mancuso asked Bistreich to retrieve something from the basement. While he was down there, he was locked in "for an extended period of time."
Another alleged humiliating incident occurred during a press conference about "Avonte's Law" named after a young boy with autism who left school through an unlocked door and was later found dead. An unnamed former Gentile staffer suggested Bistreich "test the doors" to which Gentile responded by laughing and clapping his hands, the suit states.
According to the suit, Gentile was insensitive to Bistreich's disorder, telling him, "We know your condition, but when you twitch like that, it's unnerving to people." The suit alleges that the councilman asked Bistreich, "Can you look into upping your medication?" even though there is no such medication for Asperger's. Gentile raised the question two more times, the suit states.
Bistreich said Gentile once responded to his lack of eye contact and head twitches during a meeting, saying, "You annoy me."
Bistreich was hired in February 2014 and was given a $6,000 raise in May 2016 after taking on more responsibility and asking for a raise for months, even though less senior staff members had been given raises before him, according to the allegations.
In June 2016, his raise was rescinded and he was stripped of the legislative director title.
According to the suit, Gentile said the pay cut and demotion was for an unapproved vacation that Bistreich took beginning June 6, 2016, even though Gentile approved the vacation days in January 2016.
The suit alleges that Gentile wanted to get rid of Bistreich because he no longer tolerated his disability in light of his increasing responsibilities and visibility.
The demotion and pay cut were made more humiliating by Bistreich being required to help the new part-time legislative director who took his job. He quit June 15, 2016.
Gentile issued a statement through a spokesman — "I take this matter very seriously and will review the complaint with legal counsel."
Mancuso declined to comment.
© 2016 Staten Island Advance
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ISO 31000 defines risk as: effect of uncertainty on objectives. The opening paragraph of the introduction to the standard explains that risk is the consequence of an organisation setting and pursuing objectives against an uncertain environment. The uncertainty arises from those internal and external factors and influences that it does not completely control but that may cause the organisation to fail to achieve its objectives or may cause delay. These factors and influences can also lead to the objectives being obtained early or exceeded. Risk therefore is neither positive nor negative but the consequences the organisation experiences may vary from loss and detriment to gain and benefit.
When risk is defined like this, it reveals more clearly that managing risk is, quite simply, a process of optimization that makes the achievement of objectives more likely. Risk treatment is then concerned with changing the magnitude and likelihood of consequences, both positive and negative, to achieve a net increase in benefit. Controls then are the outcomes of risk treatment, whose purpose is to modify risk. It also follows that risks are not events or just consequences. They are descriptions of what could happened and what it could lead to in terms of how objectives could be affected.
In the past, it has been common for risk to be regarded solely as a negative concept that organisations should try to avoid or transfer to others. However, it is now widely understood that risk is simply a fact of life and is neither inherently good nor inherently bad. To avoid it entirely is to forgo the opportunity of pursuing objectives. If we can successfully detect and understand risk, including how it is caused and influenced, we can, if necessary, change it so that we are more likely to achieve our objectives and might even do this faster, more efficiently, and with improved results.
Risks are either changed or created in all decisions people make: how those decisions are made and the information they are based on will affect whether objectives are achieved in a reasonable time scale. Decision-making is, in turn, an integral part of day-to-day existence and nowhere more prominent in an organisation that at times of change and when responding to external or internal developments. This is why risk management is an inseparable aspect of managing change and other forms of decision-making.
In an organisation with advanced risk management the following characteristics will be featured:
- An emphasis is placed on continual improvement in risk management through the setting of organisational performance goals, measurement etc.;
- There is comprehensive, fully defined, and fully accepted accountability for risks, controls, and risk treatment tasks;
- All decision-making within the organisation involves the explicit consideration of risks and the application of risk management to some appropriate degree;
- There is continual communication with external and internal stakeholders, including comprehensive and frequent reporting of risk management performance, as part of good governance; and
- Risk management is viewed as central to the organisation's management processes, such that risks are considered in terms of effect of uncertainty on objectives.
The central spine of the risk management process is concerned with preparing for and then conducting risk assessment leading, as necessary, to risk treatment. The process starts through defining what the organisation wants to achieve and the external and internal factors that may influence success in achieving those objectives. This step is called establishing the context and is an essential precursor to risk identification. Risk assessment comprises the three steps of risk identification, risk analysis, and risk evaluation. Risk treatment is the process by which existing controls are improved or new controls are developed and implemented. It involves evaluation of and selection from options, including analysis of costs and benefits and assessment of new risks that might be generated by each option, and then prioritising and implementing the selected treatment through a planned process. If this process is followed, the systematic way in which the risks have been assessed means that risk treatment can proceed with confidence.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to: (not limited to)
- Discuss the definition of risk (ISO 31000)
- Describe the nature of risks to organisations
- Discuss the characteristics of an organisation with advanced risk management
- Discuss the hierarchy of risk control


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April 1, 2002
New Money Laundering Regs
Story Utilities
Securities firms should be given some lee- way in improving standards for detecting money laundering, according to one industry group.
While the Securities Industry Association generally lauds the tougher new anti-money laundering standards issued by the New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers, the SIA is asking the regulators to slow down the implementation of some of them.
The regulations are based on the Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress earlier this year.
Not Prepared
The NASD's and NYSE's regulations require that firms establish and implement the new rules by April 24, which may be sooner that some firms are ready, SIA said in a letter to the SEC.
"While Section 352 of the Patriot Act only requires firms to establish written anti-money laundering programs by April 24, 2002, the proposed rules require that firms establish and implement their programs by that date. Thus, we request that the rules make clear that the requirement imposed on firms is to have a written anti-money laundering program in place by April 24, 2002, and not the requirement to have implemented the program," according to Alan Sorcher, vice president and associate general counsel for the SIA.
Although Sorcher added that most SIA firms will likely have new anti-money laundering policies in place for the deadline, he said that the proposed rule, "should allow for possible extensions of the compliance date, where appropriate."


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GRAND ISLAND – Nebraskans should be on the lookout for a missing toddler, who police believe may be in danger.
The advisory said on Tuesday, February 27, Parker was taken from daycare by his biological father, 26-year-old Joshua Sain.
Grand Island Police believe Parker may be in danger.
The little boy was last seen wearing a dark blue coat with grey liner, dark blue sweatpants, light blue shirt and tan baby work boots.
Authorities believe the pair may be in a white 2000 Pontiac Grand AM 2 door in the McCook or Furnas County area.
Grand Island police say that Joshua was in phone contact with the child's mother during the overnight hours. In the 4:10 a.m. phone call the mother was able to speak with Parker and determine he was safe at the time.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Parker or Joshua Sain, contact 911 or Grand Island Police at 308-385-5400.


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There are some interesting social hierarchy dynamics in New York. It is a city which accentuates capitalism's class division and highlights the wealth inequality problems of the USA. It is, after all, the peak of capitalism's empire. It's the modern version of Ancient Rome or Athens. It's the top of the rock. An extended metaphor seemed necessary:
|The concrete jungle at its finest hour.
The pumas and jaguars rule the concrete jungle, rarely seen on the forest floor during the hours of daylight. Instead they hide out in the canopies - comfortably observing. In the early hours of the morning and evening they speed through the shaded trees, virtually unseen.
The anteaters spend most of their day in the canopy. They pray on the ants, the commoners, and exploit their nests for all they're worth. Their hunger never subsides.
The ants navigate the forest floor during the daylight hours. They work until they die, either from fatigue or eventual consumption by the anteaters. At sundown, they scurry to their homes which are nestled in the canopies below where the puma rests. They live in the middle sized, poorly constructed trees, which are often breaking and crumbling. Many are subtly exploited by the anteater, even when they are in their nests.
The bird worries little about these dynamics, migrating to the rainforest at the best time of year. It observes, but rarely interacts with the puma, anteater or ants. It parks itself in the most lush part of the rainforest, among the puma in the highest, most central canopy. The bird, however, cannot afford to stay in such a well sought after area for long. Soon it will migrate home where it will spend the rest of the year. At home, the bird struggles for food in the local park, dreaming of the luxuries that their migration to the rainforest provides.
Occasionally, you will spot a pig in the rainforest. Confined to the forest floor, the pig longs to be among the canopy. The pig stinks, as pigs tend to do. It is avoided by the ants, the anteaters, pumas and jaguars. It bothers the migrating birds with its relentless cries for help. The foreign birds, unlike the local animals, are not used to hearing these horrid cries. While the ant, anteater, puma and jaguar have learned to ignore the pig and avoid its gaze, the touring birds still startle easily at the sight and sound of a pig.
The pig is reliant on the scraps of others. Unable to reach the canopy's fruits, it relies on the sympathy of the bird, who occasionally drops food for the poor pig.


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Stuffed Upland Game Bird and Ribeye Steaks
Uncle Millie takes us into the kitchen and shows us how to prepare a mouthwatering meal consisting of upland game bird breast filets paired with ribeye steaks.
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