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Blessings, Rev. Dennis Gustaferrri
Read what Andrew Martin of BroadwayWorld.com has to say. CLICK HERE.
Read LEAVE IT TO BEAVERHAUSEN: Buddy Beaverhausen Goes Where the Love Is with Kim Grogg
In 2011, Kim Grogg Marin was nominated for a MAC Award in the category of Female Cabaret Debut and in 2012 was nominated in the category of Female Vocalist. Her favorite theatrical experience is a production of Wait 'til You Get to Wabash that she directed and choreographed in her home town of Wabash, Indiana. Other theatre credits include productions of Gypsy, Hello Dolly!, Pippin, Annie, The Music Man, Show Boat, Dames at Sea, Damn Yankees, Fiddler on the Roof, Big River, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Nunsense and Menopause, the Musical. Kim is also a print model.
Now, Kim is bringing her latest show, Go Where The Love Is, to Don't Tell Mama in NYC. She is musically directed by Steven Ray Watkins (who is joined by Tom Hubbard on bass and Donna Kelly
|with Lennie Watts
All those who were lucky enough to be in attendance last night truly went where the love is. I cannot wait to go back on Tuesday night, the 18th. Please join me if you are in New York.
I was so taken by Kim and the show that I scheduled an interview this morning to celebrate Go Where The Love Is and Kim Grogg Marin. This is the result of that interview.
As a little girl, all that Kim desired to do was to sing and dance. That is even in her bio. She was caught singing and dancing in the bathroom when she was supposed to be taking a nap when she was a kindergartener.
She made a lot of "questionable" choices along the way. In her teens and twenties, she didn't have the confidence that was needed to really pursue it. She is a big tall woman. She always felt how could a big woman succeed in this. So, she really allowed that to keep her back.
In her thirties, when she moved to New York, she started teaching drama. She taught and directed many productions. When she turned forty, she thought, "You know what? I think I have the confidence to pursue this now." She had finally become the character woman that she had been cast as and she began to work. She did a lot of theatre that included tours and regional theatre and "that sort of thing". At 47, Kim met her husband, Rich Marin. Once he came into the picture, she no longer desired to pursue the traveling life of an actress.
She didn't want to be traveling for six weeks or longer. She then asked herself what she could do that would still allow her to sing and entertain and kind of nurture that creativity that is inside of her and feeds her.
What does Kim do when she desires a little "nonsense" in her life? She has a little dog, Cecil, which makes an "appearance" in her current show. He brings a lot of joy and nonsense and play and fun into Kim's life. Rich, Kim's husband is a motorcyclist and they belong to a motorcycle group.
They go on road trips and it is pure fun. She loves to find a little nonsense and silliness in her life every day in what she says and what she does.
That is important to her.
I am interested in the subtext when a singer sings. With Kim, as it is with most singers, that could change song by song. She really pays attention to the lyrics and what they say to her.
She then forms a little story around each song.
Then she goes on her journey when she starts to sing each song and as she is taking the journey through HER subtext, she is hopeful that the audience will form their own journey with their own subtext.
They may not go what she goes through, but at least she is reaching them and enabling them to go with her.
Last night (November 14th, 2014) was Kim's opening night. She is back Tuesday night, November 18th and December 5th (Both Shows at 7PM) and December 7th at 5:30PM.
What happens next? Kim doesn't know!
She doesn't know whether she will bring this show back (maybe after the first of the year) or whether she will embark on a new show.
|with cabaret entertainer Kristofer Lowe
It all depends on how this one is received.
Kim is absolutely sure that she is doing exactly what she SHOULD be doing at this point in her life in her heart of hearts. She has given up the dream of being a stage actress. She is OK with that. She has reached the point where she just knows that she doesn't desire to do that anymore.
The idea of doing eight shows a week just sounds overwhelming to her.
She is very fortunate not to have that intense desire any longer. This also brings her heart joy. She admits to not having found any other talent that she wishes to explore or pursue that would lend itself to a career that would make her say "Oh my God!
|Barbara Smith OConnell, Frank OConnell and Sandy Lynd.
Sometimes Kim and Rich discuss what they are going to do when they "retire". They have a home out in San Diego. When they think about moving out there, Kim thinks, "What clubs are out there? Where can I go to sing? How can I get Lennie and Steven out there? We'll do a show there!" It is quite possible and feasible.
|With Richard Marin and Diane Jenkins
Recently, I did a gig with Anita Gillette. She asked me what I did about "dry mouth." I told her to drink lots of water! I've been there. Although it was noticeable, Kim said she felt like she was fighting an uphill battle last night battling "cotton balls"! "I was fine with the sound check and warmup with the band." She felt as if all of the moisture in that room left. She felt as if she couldn't get her lips off of her teeth and as if that was the focus of the audience. She was totally committed although she questions if that came across.
|with cabaret entertainer Georga Osborne
As for her musical director, Steven Ray Watkins, Kim loves him so much. She has worked with him a long time. She just trusts him so completely.
He has her back. He is there for her and he desires that she be the best that she can possibly be.
She thinks he is brilliant.
Lennie Watts, director, is all that a good director should be. She also loves Lennie! They have developed a great friendship beyond the work. That also helped, especially on Go Where The Love Is. He even agreed to sing backup! It is a process where she goes in and says, "This is what
|Kim Grogg Marin, Joshua Dixon, Vicky Modica and Erik Sisco.
|with Randy Lester and Lennie Watts
It goes back to TRUST. She trusts that he will lead her in the right direction based on watching the other shows he has directed and his own show and the classes she has taken with him. She has taken the classes that he conducts with Steven Ray Watkins. As a team, they are the best. It works for Kim.
When Kim first started taking classes with Lennie and Steven, she was totally new to the cabaret world and knew nothing about MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs). She knew nothing of the other organizations surrounding it. Through Lennie, Kim became a member of MAC and ended up on the board on which she still.
The advice that Kim would give anyone wishing to pursue a career as an entertainer is to really know in your heart of hearts that this is what you REALLY want to do. Then, do it by all means. Especially if that is what is going to feed your soul. Going into cabaret as a BUSINESS, please know it is not going to make you a lot of money. Don't go into it to get rich quick. It's just not going to happen. It really has to be just a love of singing and entertaining and sharing your stories. That has to be there. You are NOT going to make a lot of money unless you really hustle, hustle, hustle and make a name for yourself.
|Photo Bombed by Oscar! — with Kim Grogg Marin and Randy Cohen Lester.
In terms of crafting a show, the advice that Kim gives is to find a good team of people. She has seen a lot of shows in which people have decided not to have a director or they went in with a preconceived idea of all the songs they desired to sing and that was it. The musical director didn't have a lot of say in what they were saying, etc. It is really important to have a supportive team for collaboration and for having additional eyes. We cannot be objective without the
|with Natasha Castillo and Lynne Hildebrand
Kim has gone where the love is with Rich Marin. Meeting him changed her life completely. It truly is a Cinderella story. She had stopped teaching when she met him and was working several jobs. She was also living in a seven story walk-up. She prayed for "Rich" to come into her life just as she discusses in her show. Then he was there. They met on Match.com.
Their worlds never would have "collided" otherwise. He was a Wall Street banker for many years. There worlds would never have intersected.They have created a wonderful life together.
When Kim was putting Go Where The Love Is together, she didn't know what shape it would even take or even what she desired the show to be about.
That IS what Kim is all about but she didn't know that is what she desired the show to be all about. She really struggled with what she wanted to sing and what she desired to sing about. With Lennie's masterful eye, they started picking songs and it just started to happen.
Kim came in with what would end becoming the title song. Kim loved the groove of Edie Brickell's song, Go Where The Love Is. Lennie and Steven listened to it and said it was great. Lennie then said, "There is the title of your show." There it was! Everything then fell into place. Lennie then crafted the song order and the stories she would tell. It just felt right.
|with Matthew Stuart
Lennie and Steven, I'm ready to interview both of YOU!
Kim believes that her reason for being here is to LOVE! Do yourself a favor and GO WHERE THE LOVE IS!
Check out my site celebrating the first Fifty Years of Hello, Dolly!
|with Rachel Kaufman and Natasha Castillo
Keeping Entertainment LIVE!
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I was able to finish up the majority of my Hungarian vehicles this past weekend and am rather pleased with how they turned out. The Zrinyi (nicknamed "Gloria") and the Csaba are finished in hard-edged three-tone camouflage of Testors Sandgelb, Vallejo German Medium Brown, and a 50/50 mix of Testors Russian Armor & AB Ivy Green. The Assault Artillery crewmen of the Zrinyi are from JTFM's German crew in Winter gear, and they perfectly represent the AA uniform of 43-45 with Vallejo German Uniform coveralls and side caps with Reaper Dark Leather padded vests. The Csaba commander is also from JTFM with reversible winter camo anorak and field cap. These are lovely miniatures and, even with some inaccuracies, they were fun to build and paint.
The Rubicon Opel Blitz is painted in an overall Vallejo Middlestone with a removable canvas top painted in AB Pavement Grey. While a nice model, I had trouble with paint and primer peeling off in areas that I assume were missed when I washed the mold release off. My advice is to keep the kit submerged in hot water with copious amounts of dish soap and scrub thoroughly before assembly to avoid this!
The decals are (mostly) Mad Bob (which are fantastic!) and I-94.

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You again! Or are you her sultry sister? Or her sister's sister? You're all divinely descended from one prepossessing Mitochondrial Eve. Was it the blue-black jeans sculpting your sensual, s-shaped sinews or the tantalising-in-tone torso? Or perhaps the devastating dimple (I saw just one)? Your eyes 'diamanted' towards me, my right foot zombied onto the brake, my left hand zigzagged towards the kerb. Danger-dealing demoiselle, please don't beam bright beside the road. You're too stunning to behold.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Drivers & Angels in the City of Accra
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- Anonymous06 July, 2011
Ooooo, exciting...ReplyDelete
lol... guess you weren't looking directly ahead of you. These 'Angels' can cause accidents, you know.ReplyDelete
NY please keep your eyes on the road. Hands on the wheel at 8 and 4 oclock.ReplyDelete
Sight-seeing again (did you ever stop?), i see.ReplyDelete
I love that bird in your chat bubble. Is it the twitter bird?
Anon, thanks.ReplyDelete
Nana Fredua, it is good driving practice not to look ahead of you only.ReplyDelete
As we gtalked about, I believe 3-9 and 2-10 are better 'coordinates'.ReplyDelete
Tetekai, the bird is a (what do they call it?) Olark bird. That makes it a lark.ReplyDelete
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1. If someone is invading your space with a complete lack of sexuality, remember your elbow is the strongest point on your body. Use it!
2. Trust your gut. If you cannot imagine someone doing unspeakable things to you, NEVER let them into your car.
3. If someone who is happiest alone comes along and makes you feel uncomfortable, hold your hand in a stop position, scream "NO!" and back away.
4. When someone asks to borrow your pen, and you cannot place them on the sexual continuum, DO NOT hand them your pen. Instead, throw it on the ground and ask them to pick it up.
5. AVOID HANGING OUT IN BUSHES where individuals who reproduce by cell division, spore formation, fission and budding are likely to hide.
6. If you think you are being followed by someone who has no desire to have sex with you,WALK BRISKLY TO A THRIFT STORE, buy a sheer crop top, then step out and confront your assailant head on by turning your cheek and biting your lower lip.
7. Before leaving a party with someone you just met or don't know well, make certain they are not an amoeba.
8. Never drink from an open container or punch bowl held by someone wearing an "Asexuals Party Hardest" T-shirt.
9. Understand that agreeing to go back to someone's place can indicate a willingness to play Bananagrams so have the forethought to DRINK HEAVILY AND DRESS PROVOCATIVELY.
10. When a person attempts to tell you they are living happily and sexlessly ever after, force yourself to vomit on them. Remember you are the victim. You have nothing to feel guilty or ashamed about.


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Saturday, March 3, 2012
Cure at Bestival 2011 on Sky Arts 1
Sat. March 3rd at 10pm & Sun. March 4th at 1:55am on Sky Arts 1 & Sky Arts 1 HD.
Aired: Open, A Night Like This, The End of the World, Lovesong, Just Like Heaven, The Only One, The Walk, Push, Friday I'm in Love, Inbetween Days, Play For Today, A Forest, Primary, Shake Dog Shake, The Hungry Ghost, One Hundred Years, End, Lullaby, Lovecats, The Caterpillar, Close To Me, Hot Hot Hot, Let's Go To Bed, Why Can't I Be You?
Barry: "they started and finished the show with what sounded like a really nice version of 'Tape' from The Wish Tour. Not the normal version as far as I remember."
Mark: "It sounded like a single guitar version of the main riff from "Tape", possibly an isolated guitar channel from the live intro to "Open" which Robert may have played." (Thanks Mark & Barry)
Update: If anyone wants 'Jumping Someone Else's Train' & 'Killing An Arab/Another' from last year's ARTE broadcast, get them here (175MB MP4 file). (Thanks Andreas)
Update: Available on Piratebay. (Thanks Patrick)
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Good news!ReplyDelete
I got my Bestival CD last week but I was deeply dissapointed by the sound... too noisy and raw and the drums were so thin. I hope this broadcast was remixed and improved.
This is the part that caught my attention:ReplyDelete
"Length 2 hours"
Just throwing it out there...
I wish somebody would record this and share it haha, I am yet to see the hour long broadcast!ReplyDelete
I'm also desperately hoping someone will record it and share! I'd love to see the full broadcast as I was unable to attend the show itself.ReplyDelete
Is this 2 hrs of the cure? When they showed it live the broadcast was 2hrs but only about 20 mins of the cure were shown. Please don't tell me I have to sit through that ginger whining kid again?ReplyDelete
I believe it's a full 2 hours of The Cure.ReplyDelete
Thanks Craig. I checked the EPG for sky arts and it is definitely just the cure. Yay!ReplyDelete
Bestival cd is 2 1/2 hours long, so, which 1/2 hour of the show will be edited out?ReplyDelete
Any Guesses?
A Night Like This
(more to come)
Thanks, Mark!ReplyDelete
The drums already sound better than the album.ReplyDelete
Jason really should give Robert a kick in the arse. He ruins his drumming in production
...also the bass sounds greatReplyDelete
End of the worldReplyDelete
The End Of The WorldReplyDelete
Just Like Heaven
the only oneReplyDelete
(ad break)ReplyDelete
The Only One
The Walk
I know I've said it already, but the mix is excellent
Play For TodayReplyDelete
You guessed it...ReplyDelete
A Forest
Hungry GhostReplyDelete
Blinking Nora Barry - I go upstairs for a minute to check something, get distracted and you steal all my glory!ReplyDelete
P.s. (That is not the name of a previously unknown song on the broadcast)
100 YearsReplyDelete
Phew, thought they were going to jump ahead!
It's ok Mark, I was only keeping your seat warmReplyDelete
Thanks for the updates guys. :) Hope somebody records it.ReplyDelete
(the song not the programme)
Lullaby (with "My Special Festival Guitar" chat)ReplyDelete
Looks like we're getting the first encoreReplyDelete
Robert just introduced his new Bestval guitar
The Caterpillar
What next? ooooh, the tension.ReplyDelete
Hot Hot Hot!ReplyDelete
Let's Go To BedReplyDelete
Why Can't I...ReplyDelete
Why Can't I Be You?ReplyDelete
they started and finished the show with what sounded like a really nice version of 'Tape' from The Wish Tour. Not the normal version as far as I remember
Thank you so much, Barry and Mark! Always interesting to see what gets cut and what makes it. Interesting that it was 3 Disintegration tracks that were cut from the main set.ReplyDelete
Hmm, maybe a little preview of something we'll be hearing at the festival shows this year? Part of the 20th anniversary celebration for Wish?ReplyDelete
It sounded like a single guitar version of the main riff from "Tape", possibly an isolated guitar channel from the live intro to "Open" which Robert may have played.ReplyDelete
the sound is very ungly a order guitar player maybe? the cure need one ! only me opinion!ReplyDelete
the sound is very ungly a order guitar player maybe? the cure need one ! only me opinion!ReplyDelete
fascination street?ReplyDelete
fascination street?ReplyDelete
Plainsong, Fascination Street, Disintegration, and the second encore were not broadcast.ReplyDelete
Ironic that Sky's promo mentioned Boys Don't Cry :pReplyDelete
Sounds awesome did anyone record it and have it as a torrent?ReplyDelete
We watched the 3d version so much better than when we were actually there!ReplyDelete
We watched the 3d version so much better than when we were actually there!ReplyDelete
I am dumfounded at the lack of requests for a torrentReplyDelete
I Imagine that everyone's waiting for F~D to post it...ReplyDelete
I agree....where, oh where is a torrent of this? Someone has to step up to the plate and offer this to all of us!ReplyDelete
I'm not saying that anyone has to share it, I'm just surprised that hardly anyone is asking and that the comments seem to have just stopped, just odd is allReplyDelete
Thank you!ReplyDelete
i will patiently wait for someone to convert the broadcast...as long as someone out is doing it. i hope. i hope. i've been looking for a download/torrent but can't find any yet. please someone share.ReplyDelete
Just sent to me this morning:ReplyDelete
in the usa...didn't work for me several times. launched it but it was empty...very wierd.Delete
this is great, thanks a ton!ReplyDelete
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any chance someone might upload it somewhere else? we can't access Pirate Bay in Italy...ReplyDelete
ok i managed to get it anyway. but does anybody has a better quality recording of it to put up? i don't wanna sound ungrateful to the person who uploaded this one, but the video looks like a streming recording and the audio is very very very low.ReplyDelete
I downloaded the Piratebay version.ReplyDelete
I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but it looks more like a stream rip than something recorded from the TV.
I too hope a watchable version pops up.
It's a quite interesting post.ReplyDelete
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Mikaila is determined to quench the thirst of her customers and inspire healthy habits, while educating families about the importance of honeybees and how to save them. She passionately facilitates workshops about honeybees and entrepreneurship. But most importantly, Mikaila donates over 10% of the profits from the sale of her lemonade to organizations on how to save the honeybee.
It all started when four-year-old Mikaila Ulmer signed up for a children's entrepreneur event. While thinking about a product to create, two big events happened:
- She was stung by a bee, twice in one week.
- Mikaila's great-granny Helen sent her a 1940's cookbook, which included great-granny's special recipe for flaxseed lemonade.
After the stings, Mikaila became afraid of bees, but her parents encouraged her to do a little research on them. Mikaila immediately became fascinated with honeybees and their importance to our ecosystem. She wanted to create a product that would combine her love for great-granny Helen's flaxseed lemonade recipe and her compassion for the dying honeybee population.


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Actress Charlize Theron lands the cover story of Esquire UK Magazine's July 2014 edition captured by photographer Terry Richardson. For Shooting from the Hip Charlize was styled by Leslie Fremar, with hair by Enzo Angileri and makeup by Patti Dubroff.
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Xiaomi's Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus Finally Reveal: Xiaomi, the Chinese company or know as Apple of China has launched their phones today. Xiaomi Smartphones are having specs like top manufacturers and sells them at half the price and this true even today as Xiaomi has launched two new smartphones in the market.
Xiaomi held this event in their home country China where they launched The Mi 5s and the Mi 5s Plus, sound like iPhone 5s which may arrive in two models. But both these devices are answering to Apple new iPhone 7 both are having a powerful processor, dual camera, and nice design.
Xiaomi's Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus Finally Reveal
Spec on Mi5s include 5.15-inch F-HD display which looks crispy and vivid. From inside device is powered with Snapdragon 821 chip having 3GB RAM for 64GB and 4GB RAM for 128GB of Storage. The device also features fingerprint scanner, on rear side it include same 12MP rear camera like iPhone 7, on the front side, it has a 4MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture and 2-micron pixels.
The price is RMB 1,999 or $300 for the 3GB/64GB variant, while the 4GB/128GB version costs RMB 2,299 or $345.
Talking about its sibling 5s Plus is more powerful than 5s as it includes 5.7-inch F-HD display which accounts same effect than the previous one. While from inside it also features Snapdragon 821
Clocked at 2.35GHz Chip, 4GB RAM for 64 GB while 6GB RAM for 128GB of Storage. This device also features fingerprint sensor.
While the major improvement we see in the sector of the camera this device has Sony-made dual, 13MP camera on the back the setup being similar to the dual camera setup on the Huawei P9 as one camera takes color snaps while other monochrome for increased sharpness. As this camera is not capable of Bokeh effect which becomes a more likely feature in iPhone. The selfie camera of device features 4MP sensor.
The price for the 4GB/64GB variant is RMB 2299 ($345), while the 6GB/128GB version costs RMB 2,599 ($390).
While these specs are among the best you'll find any Android device in the market but some interesting things you'll find in Xiaomi smartphone is mentioned below.
The fingerprint sensor on the Mi5s is ultrasonic and placed under glass, which means that its wear and tear is less as compared with other, Fingerprint sensor of this device is blazing fast and accurate sometimes. While the point of attraction of this Mi 5s Plus includes dual camera you'll found in iPhone 7 Plus but the fin functionality is different. The sensor on the Mi 5s — Sony's IMX378 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor with 1.55um pixels — is more advanced than the 13-megapixel sensors on the Mi 5s Plus.
Talking about the design of new Mi 5s both device looks identical as their predecessor Mi5, both having an aluminum body and a curvy back, the Plus has around fingerprint sensor just below the dual camera, while the design of Mi 5s back is looking much cleaner.
The main disappointment that Xiaomi doesn't include Jet Black version in new Mi 5s device as they follow the path of Apple as Apple releases their new products.The phones will be available in four colors: gold, rose gold, silver, and white, and will go on sale starting Sept. 29 in China, While World expansion is not discussed yet.


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This is a 79-card deck (with an additional card permitting a choice between two Empress card styles) based on the sensuous and sumptuous classical visions of Victorian and Edwardian artists. The card-stock (and lift-top box!) is of excellent sturdy quality and the glossy cards slip over each other beautifully. The deck measures 3.07"w x 5.04"h and comes with a small accompanying book 66 pages long.
Looking first at the 22 Major Arcana cards, we mostly have the traditionally titles with five exceptions:
X (Wheel of Fortune) is renamed Threads of Fate
XII (Hanged Man) is now The One Torn Asunder
XV (The Devil) becomes The Siren
XVI (Tower) transforms into Shipwreck
XXI (The World) is renamed Garden
Keywords for these renamed cards are familiar to those who work with RWS decks. So, no hardship there!
The Minor Arcana suits are as expected: Wands, Cups, Swords, Coins and the cards are fully illustrated throughout.
The Court Cards are completely restyled as Devotee, Artisan, Hero and Enchantress. These titles perfectly lend themselves to the style of artwork used but don't translate directly across to traditional ranks (Page, Knight, Queen, King).
Let's look at the Courts in their ranks:
These characters are the courts 'most devoted to what the suit represents'.
Each of the card descriptions comes with details of the painting/artist and Hinkel's observations about the card, rounded off with some useful key words.
As an example, the keywords for the Devotee of Wands (The Priestess - J W Godward) are: "a guardian, protector, privacy.... gestation of creative ideas.... secretive".
The Artisans are those characters 'most able to use their suit's qualities in productive ways'.
Looking at the Artisan of Cups (The Roman Wine Tasters by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema) the keywords are include 'appraising, discernment, cultivated, objectivity' etc which can easily be linked to the qualities in the painting used, but again, like the other ranks of the Tarot of Delphi, doesn't obviously translate to any particular traditional rank.
These characters are 'the energetic, living expressions of the suit'. What would these be - Knights or Kings? Kings are those who walk the talk, but the Knights are more energetic about their business, so again, a very individual take on a court card rank, not a straightforward rank exchange.
Let's look at the Hero of Coins (Hercules wrestling with Death for the body of Alcestis - Lord Frederick Leighton). The keywords here include 'bold, adventurous, vigour and vitality' which can be easily applied to the character in this image and won't be a chore to commit to memory.
Meet the 'conscious application of the suit for desired ends'. This level of mastery sounds almost Kingly, but I would be doing Hinkel a disservice if I said that the Enchantresses equated to Kings. They are, in fact, very much their own women and our final look at the Delphi courts dips into the keywords for the Enchantress of Swords.
This is Sybil by Lord Frederick Leighton and in the accompanying book, Hinkel explains the Sybil's role and importance in the ancient world. Keywords here include: Sagacious, Piercing, Erudite, Prescient.
So, what do I think of the deck?
I think that the paintings chosen are beautiful and the eye devours each card greedily.
The accompanying book illustrates the suitability of the painting and it is easy to see the connection between the RWS interpretations and those offered by Hinkel. It also contains a couple of spreads and many pages of image credits.
I do, however, find the courts slightly tricky because of their unique structure. This is an issue that will lessen over time as one become more familiar with the Devotees and their compatriots. Beautiful deck for readers experienced with the RWS, tricky (in the courts) for a beginner.
Do you have this deck, what do you think of it? I'd love to hear your opinions.
You can buy the deck here: www.tarotofdelphi.com
*** Due to copyright restrictions, this deck is not for sale in the UK ***
*whispers* but you COULD get it delivered to a lovely US friend who will then post it to you ;-D


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"The sense of responsibility in the financial community for the community as a whole is not small. It is nearly nil. Perhaps this is inherent. In a community where the primary concern is making money, one of the necessary rules is to live and let live. To speak out against madness may be to ruin those who have succumbed to it. So the wise in Wall Street are nearly always silent. The foolish thus have the field to themselves. None rebukes them."
John Kenneth Galbraith, The Great Crash of 1929
"As Treasury secretary under Clinton, Rubin was the driving force behind two monstrous deregulatory actions that would be primary causes of last year's financial crisis: the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act.. and the deregulation of the derivatives market."
Matt Taibbi
The crowning achievement of the efficient markets hypothesis, and the culmination of a decades long lobbying effort by the financial sector. Setting capitalism free to do God's work.
Bubbles, control frauds, financial crises, human misery, and bail outs.
Lest we forget this 'broadly bipartisan effort' to set the predator class free. And they remain largely unemcumbered, unindicted, and unashamed.
Today I have signed into law S. 900, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999. This historic legislation will modernize our financial services laws, stimulating greater innovation and competition in the financial services industry. America's consumers, communities, and its overall economy should reap the benefits of this Act.
Beginning with introduction of an Administration-sponsored bill in 1997, my Administration has worked vigorously to produce financial services legislation that would not only spur greater competition, but also protect the rights of consumers and guarantee that expanded financial services firms would meet the needs of America's underserved communities. Passage of this legislation by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority of the Congress demonstrates that we have met that goal.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act makes the most important legislative changes to the structure of the U.S. financial system since the 1930s. Financial services firms will be authorized to conduct a wide range of financial activities, allowing them freedom to innovate in the digital age.
The Act succeeds in repealing provisions of the Glass-Steagall Act that, since the Great Depression, have restricted affiliations between banks and securities firms. It also amends the Bank Holding Company Act to remove restrictions on affiliations between banks and insurance companies. Finally, it grants banks significant new authority to conduct most newly 'authorized activities through financial subsidiaries.
Removal of barriers to competition will enhance the stability of our financial services system. Financial services firms will be able to diversify their product offerings and thus their sources of revenue. They will also be better equipped to compete in global financial markets...
William J. Clinton, November 8, 1999
Related: The Long Demise of Glass-Steagall


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We are always on the lookout for great parks for Abby to play at. Since she has so much energy we love to hit big parks with lots to do. Last Sunday, we decided to hit Dutch Branch Park in Benbrook, TX. Here are some pics of our adventure:
We thought this park was great! The playscape was huge and there were tons of little nooks and crannies for Abby to play in. There was also a community center, sports areas and lots more.
You can read more about Dutch Branch Park at the City of Benbrook website. You can also check out this awesome blog I found, DFW Parks & Playgrounds. She has reviews on so many DFW parks and playgrounds. A great way to find one near you!
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Last month we predicted that tweeting smart meters wouldn't become popular in the United States. Perhaps we spoke too soon. Smart meter manufacturing company SmartSynch teamed up with the University of Mississippi today to design an online dashboard for the school's 16 SmartSynch Smart Meters. When the dashboard is complete, it will allow the university to monitor and analyze energy consumption on campus in real time. The dashboard will also hook up to Twitter, Facebook, and RSS feeds to provide the public regular updates about the university's energy consumption. Each building hooked up to a smart meter–including the college sports complex, administrative offices, and library–will have its own Twitter and Facebook page for individualized updates.
The general public probably won't be too interested in the energy consumption of the University of Mississippi library, but students could use the information as an educational tool and perhaps even as a way to lobby the campus administration to implement energy efficiency upgrades. Of course, there's always the chance that the Twitter and Facebook updates will just get lost in the endless stream of social networking data.
SmartSynch isn't the first company to take on tweeting smart meters. Last month, Germany's Yello Strom utility announced plans to introduce a program that tweets individual customers' energy consumption. Wireless power monitors like Tweet-a-Watt also offer enterprising social networking addicts the chance to broadcast their energy efficient habits.


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Our shop in Weaverville, NC uses the latest diagnostic technology to get you on the road safely and quickly.
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Factory trained and ASE certified with VW and Audi approved computer diagnostic equipment, we provide the same level of specialization as VW and Audi dealers without the hassle.
Our low pressure environment is geared towards identifying your vehicle's issue and resolving it as quickly as possible without the sales tactics of the dealer shops.
Whether your vehicle requires major repairs or is due for maintenance checks, VW Specialties is qualified to handle it all. All our technicians are highly experienced and trained and know exactly how to address all auto repairs, VW and Audi services.
Not only does this ensure your car is repaired correctly the first time, but it also helps keep your car on the road as long as possible. So, if your vehicle is giving you any trouble or requires major repairs, call us or set up an appointment online.
We are here to help our customers in any way we can. And this is one of the main reasons why we also offer a range of auto repair services.Read More
"I took my TDI Passat to them to check out the timing belt. They pulled the cover off and visually inspected it, and had me ready to go in about 10 minutes with a detailed report on its condition that let me know how soon I should replace it and why, and also discovered another problem I did not realize existed. I dropped it off with them about 6 weeks later and they did all the work promptly, and for $85 less than their estimated (and quite reasonable) price. How often does that happen? Plus they simply very nice and straightforward guys who don't try to up sell you. They let me know I did not need a new battery that the local dealer said I did and saved me another $120."
"Simply the best, most qualified, honest and friendly service anywhere. I trust Todd with my cars, I'd trust him with my life. I'd give him and his crew 10 stars if I could. Simply the best."
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"These folks are good. One makes an appointment, gets a quote, and retrieves the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. If there is an unexpected or unforeseen problem contact is quickly made. There are no surprises other than a reasonable cost. Nice."
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"Great service and always on time for appointment and returning vehicle with service completed"
"I have had bad luck with mechanics. Which is why I got a simple oil change at a specialty shop. I'm not implying that it was steep in price. The bay being outside in Weaverville was lovely."
"Very friendly and caring people, fair prices, communicative. Got my car done in a timely manner and I was very happy with the results."
"VW Specialties did the work I needed done quick, and for a great price. I would recommend them to any other VW owner that doesn't want the hassle of the dealership"
"These folks have taken care of my wife's 04 tdi waggon for years now. They have proven time and time that they have our best interest in mind . They project our future needs for our car so we can budget our money for the next repair always paying attention to our safety. The shop is in Weaverville and you might think it is out of the way but I bet if you try it one time you won't go anywhere else . good people clean shop quality service"
"Very professional service. Worked with my schedule. I drive from Brevard for all my services on our Audi Allroad. Totally worth the drive."
"Excellent service, fair pricing, and great communication. I won't take my car anywhere else."
"I love these folks! High quality service, personable, easy to work with, knowledgeable and professional. They keep me and my VW on the road and happy! I highly recommend them!"
"Great mechanics - fast and efficient and always willing to explain what's going on in a way that makes sense."
"One of the very best in the business, always satisfied with the work and price. Recommend highly."
"Im very impressed with the honesty and hard work that the team at VW specialties does. I drive a 2013 bug. With that said, it comes with many odd things that seem to break on it. VW Specialties are always honest with me and fix the problem. Once they misdiagnosed the issue, but quickly fixed it AGAIN for FREE. They are top notch!"
"FINALLY, a local auto repair shop that's both efficient and trustworthy! These guys have serviced my temperamental Audi on several occasions, always providing the best service anyone could ask for.
A few ways they consistently outshine others:
1. First, they take "walk-ins" (or tow ins!) and are usually able to get to your car in a reasonable time. Appointments are also available for scheduled maintenance. Comfortable and clean waiting area w/ restroom, hydration, and WiFi!
2. KNOWLEDGEABLE. They are able to quickly diagnose the vehicle, recommend a course of action, and give you an accurate estimate of repair costs. This quality is invaluable regarding auto repair. This saves you money ($), time, frustration and headache.
3. HONESTY. They're not salesmen. They tell you which repairs should be made now, which repairs can wait, and even which repairs are altogether unnecessary.
4. RELIABILITY. They actually CHECK BEHIND their own work to be sure everything is in order and working properly; going as far as test driving the car to be sure your car is repaired properly before you leave with it.
5. PRICING. Their charges are reasonable. I know, I know, you are probably looking for "cheap" pricing... but let me explain something about servicing German cars...If you take your VW/Audi to a "cheap" mechanic you will more than likely end up paying much more in the end. Here's why: They lack the KNOWLEDGE and TOOLS to service VW's / Audi's. Usually, they will spend much more time troubleshooting the problem, not to mention all the extra time to actually make the repair. THIS COSTS YOU MORE MONEY.
Save yourself the headache of taking your German car to a inferior mechanic. Save your wallet the expense of dealer pricing.
Take your VW or Audi here for the best servicing in the Asheville area! ...(I actually drive 50 minutes ONE WAY to VW Specialties for all of my Audi service needs, THATS how terrific these guys are!)"
"I had a great experience with VW Specialties. I had oil and coolant leaks, both of which were resolved quickly at a fair price. I couldn't ask for better service. Thank you guys!"
"They'll tell you straightforward what's wrong with your car, what needs to be done and what can wait. Very good to deal with I'm not taking my Jetta anywhere else!"
"I've been taking my 2003 and 2001 Volkswagens to VW Sepcialties since 2011. The work has been done correctly and at the quoted (very fair) price every time. I've never had to go back to have a "repair" repaired. The staff communicates very well and is always prompt with call-backs when they are busy. I would recommend anyone take their car to Todd and his team over the dealership any day. Since my first visit to VW Specialties I've never been back to the dealer."
I have a new repair shop! after a lot problems and bad repairs with another mechanics i can found the best repair shop of NC Todd and all staff is a professional persons all time,the repair prices is very reasonable Todd explain me all problems found on my two cars he is a very honest person he never lied and was always in communication with me I appreciate all your patience he had with me after a lot of questions and messages I send him. Sincerely recommend this place,now can drive my two cars and i back very soon to finish the remaining details.Thanks you are the best..."
"Just like a doctor , always seek a 2nd opinion! Harmony charged 125.00 for diagnostic & got it wrong. Todd is far less and gets it right ! These guys know VW's. Trust him!"
"Girlfriend took her car to the dealer and was told leaking head gasket $$$. Scheduled an appointment with Todd, he had diagnosed a leaking thermostat housing, repaired and she was on her way within an hour or so. Way Way less money and super honest mechanic. No BS, just fixed the problem at hand."
"I am a life-long VW enthusiast who finally found the shop of her dreams! My car was repaired quickly, professionally, and they didn't try to sell me on a bunch of unnecessary repairs."
"These guys (esp Todd) are super nice, efficient and great technicians. Refreshingly honest and very reasonably priced. We have a new repair shop!"
"These guys are awesome. My Q7 A/C stopped working. Went to dealer, they claimed that compressor needs to be replaced, $3100 with parts and labor. Went to VW Specialties, they had it back up and running, for a whole lot less. Plus really honest. Would definitely recommend."
"On Thursday of last week my Honda Accord wagon broke down off Main Street in Weaverville and I discovered I was almost out of oil. After buying 5 qts from the local mechanic who wouldn't be able to work on it until the following week. A friend who owns a vw suggested that I give these guys a call to see if they'd be willing to help me out since they were only a few miles up the road and she raved that they were great. So I called around noon and Todd told me to bring it by around 4 which I did. He diagnosed the main problem and said the part could be there in the morning and I'd be able to get the car before the end of the next day...for about $65. Then he even gave me a ride to the Stoney Knob for pick up. True enough I was back in my car in 24 hours. I was so impressed with the integrity and quick service; especially considering I was not even a regular customer nor a volkswagon owner that I would go there again for sure."
"I called VW Specialties when Harmony Motors couldn't figure out why our son's 2006 Passat's Engine Light wouldn't go off. I called Todd on Monday morning and he said he'd take a look at it. We dropped the car off at 3PM that same day and by 5 the car was ready. I was so pleased with their service and to top it off, he only charged me $58!! The engine light was out and we felt safe sending our son back to college with his car. Thank you VW Specialties!! We WILL be back. I encourage anyone with a VW to give these guys a try!!"
"Todd is awesome! I've been going to vw specialties for years, ever since a friend recommended him to me. I haven't been to the vw dealership since.he doesn't do unnecessary work to overcharge. He explains everything in terms that are easy to understand. He always works me into his schedule quickly, answers his phone, and/or gets back to me promptly when I leave message. his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend vw specialties!!!"
"So glad to have found Todd and his team. Their work is excellent and on time always. Great to find someone I can trust for my Audi needs."
"Super place for VW service! Excellent customer service and excellent quality work. Way to go Todd and team ! I recommend this business highly!"
"I've been nothing pleased with the service at VW Specialties. Their prices compared to the dealership cant be beat and the customer service is great. I would recommend them hands down to anyone who drives a Volkswagen."
"Great customer service and very knowledgeable. They fixed my car cheaper than the dealership ever could. If you want the expertise of the dealership without the prices, go here! I'm a very satisfied customer and will keep using VW Specialties to maintain my VW."
"Polite, efficient service. They didn't try to sell me on unnecessary repairs, just honest advice from guys who really know VW!"
I have a new repair shop! after a lot problems and bad repairs with another mechanics i can found the best repair shop of NC Todd and all staff is a professional persons all time,the repair prices is very reasonable Todd explain me all problems found on my two cars he is a very honest person he never lied and was always in communication with me I appreciate all your patience he had with me after a lot of questions and messages I send him.
Sincerely recommend this place,now can drive my two cars and i back very soon to finish the remaining details.Thanks you are the best........"
"We can't say enough about Todd and VW Specialties. After going through a nightmare with Harmony Motors, he quickly found our problem and fixed it at a fair price. We are so relieved to have found a quality and honest mechanic with great customer service. We will certainly spread the word! Hopefully we won't be back soon, but if we do need anything we will be back!
Take it from us -- skip the dealer, come here if you want it done right the first time! Thanks again!!"
"Took my Audi A4 Turbo to Todd. Was having multiple problems. He did excellent work. Car runs flawlessly, and he didn't try to gouge me like so many other repair shops seem to do. Kept me informed throughout the entire process. Excellent, excellent, excellent!"
"Great folks, a certain dealership apparently wanted us to trade on a new car based on their quotes, but Todd and his crew got us going at a very reasonable price. Great folks!"


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Love those chevron tops. The colors are so cheerful- perfect for a neonatal unit!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Great looking chevrons! I'm in MN, too....and freezing by bum off!!! :)ReplyDelete
Lovely colour combinations and what a great cause too. Working on baby quilts is always rewarding.ReplyDelete
Chevron's are so delightful and they will be used. Great job!ReplyDelete
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This tutorial steps back from object-oriented programming to look more broadly at object-oriented design. In the tutorial, you will work through the process of turning a loose specification into a design that could then feed into an implementation at a later stage. The goal is to help you think about defining a set of tasks and analysing them in an object-oriented way. A key part of the tutorial exercise is creating a set of CRC cards. For the origins of this technique, see:
Kent Beck & Ward Cunningham (October 1989), "A Laboratory for Teaching Object-Oriented Thinking", ACM SIGPLAN Notices (New York, NY, USA: ACM) 24 (10): 1-6.
A CRC card lists:
We will use index cards for this. Figure 1 shows an idealized CRC card. The class name appears underlined in the upper-left hand corner, a list of responsibilities appears under it in the left two-thirds of the card, and the list of collaborators appears in the right third.
The class name of an object creates a vocabulary for discussing a design. The responsibilities of an object are expressed by a handful of short verb phrases, each containing an active verb. Collaborators are objects which will send or be sent messages in the course of satisfying responsibilities.
Figure 2 shows a couple of example CRC cards using the scenario of a banking ATM.
Here is a proposed scenario.
User Jane Doe buys the track "Heartless" from the iTunes store for 1GBP. Jane has an account with iTunes. She has enough credit to buy the track. She does not already have it in her personal library. Once she has purchased it, it gets downloaded to her library and her account is debited accordingly.
The scenario above is intended to be simple and relatively well-defined. However, you might want to spend about 5 minutes as a group to see if parts of it need clarification. What kind of data is going to be involved, and how does it need to be organized?
Once you feel the scenario is clear enough to get started on, you need to decide as a group what cards should be created. You might want to nominate a particular person to take charge of each card as it is created. In this scenario, you should start off by making a single GUI CRC card that is responsible for all interaction with the user.
A common method to determine what cards should be created is to read a specification for the program being designed and consider if each noun should be a class and if each verb should be a responsibility of the noun or class to which it belongs. Naturally, the existence of a noun or verb does not require a class or responsibility in the program, but it is considered a good starting point.
In thinking about responsibilities of objects, recall that you are trying to build a model in software, not a model of real-world objects. For example, in the software model, an iTunes track might have the responsibility of recording whether it has been paid for.
In alternation with Task 2, try to carry out a simulated execution of the scenario by role-play, where messages are passed from one collaborating class to another. As you hit problems or things that you didn't allow for, elaborate the set of CRC cards and then resume the execution.
Start with only one or two obvious cards and start playing "what-if". As the group walks through the scenario, members of the group take on the roles of the objects that are interacting, for example, by holding up the card so that everyone can see it, and saying what responsibility is being performed. The intention here is to test how responsibilities are distributed across classes, not how the classes are implemented.
If the situation calls for a responsibility not already covered by one of the objects, you either add the responsibility to one of the objects, or create a new object to address that responsibility. If one of the object becomes too cluttered during this process, copy the information on its card to a new card, searching for more concise and powerful ways of saying what the object does. If it is not possible to shrink the information further, but the object is still too complex, create a new object to assume some of the responsibilities.
There is no 'right answer' to this exercise. Try to enjoy the process!


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The World House Project is a Toronto-based studio that is examining the past, present, and future of housing. Ultimately, the project team hopes to create a system that "operates on the principles of sustainability, universality, technological responsiveness and balance, so that we may create dwellings that promote the long-term health of nature and human cultures." After the global disaster of 1960s and 70s modernist housing projects, it's encouraging to see a group brushing the dust off of the concept of social housing and trying to infuse it with some new energy. We've learned a lot since the "commie blocks" went up, and it's time to start re-imagining how to implement a sustainable system for providing safe and comfortable housing to all residents of our cities.
The WHP's website has a really fantastic outline of the incredibly complex network of system that is the contemporary dwelling. While the second half of the list breaks down the more practical elements (water, energy, waste), the first few illuminate, very eloquently, some of the less tangible aspects of what turns housing into homes. My personal favorite is the first:
"Identity: Home is where the heart is – a popular phrase that captures the role that place plays in defining personal belonging. Our sense of self, our cultural patterns, and our relationship to society are embodied in dwellings. The creation of 'home' pages on the World Wide Web is a testament to the role the home takes in representing ourselves to the world at large."
Quiet ideas too loud to ignore at the Institute without Boundaries (Globe and Mail)
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It is recommended that students choose electives that are broadly relevant to real estate. The following classes all develop modes of thinking that are relevant to real estate, and thus are deemed to satisfy the 'broadly relevant' guideline:
The real estate major is designed to prepare you for careers in real estate investment, management and development. You may also wish to study real estate if you plan a career in development, private equity, investment banking, asset management, lending and consulting, since firms in other lines of business frequently own or rent significant property. A selection of real estate companies where Rotman MBA graduates have worked in recent years:
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Social Research Review to Inform Natural Environment Policy
Funded by: Defra
November 2009 to November 2010
PSI researchers:
Background, summary and aims
Background, Scope and Aims
This proposal is intended to deliver a rapid overview of the social science relevant to Defra's Environment and Rural Group (ERG) policy areas; explore two or three policy challenges (either within a specific ERG policy area or cutting across many areas) in greater depth; and report the project findings in a concise and usable form relevant to policy-makers working in natural environment policy, both generally and in the specific areas the project will focus on.
The key policy areas of interest include: wildlife issues and biodiversity; the ecosystem approach; land management and soil; flood risk management; water availability and quality; people and landscapes; outdoor recreation; rural affairs; and, marine and fisheries. There are numerous examples where social research is helping (and could help in the future) to address challenges within and across these policy areas.
The challenge for this study will be to draw together relevant social research findings from a broad and diverse evidence base and to present them in a way that is informative, relevant and accessible to Defra's ERG policy-makers. This will require rigorous review, concise synthesis and engagement with policy-makers to understand their needs and the constraints they operate under, and to ensure the social research evidence is reviewed and interpreted within the context of a policy framework.
Project Design
This project will draw on the wide-ranging expertise and knowledge of three project partners – Policy Studies Institute, the Centre for Rural Economy, and Land Use Consultants. The project adopts a three-stage approach:
- Stage 1 aims to provide a rapid overview of the social science research relevant to the ERG policy areas of interest (primarily using web-based and database searches) and an assessment of which two or three policy challenges – whether within or cutting across different policy areas – to take forward for more in-depth review and analysis.
- Stage 2 seeks to explore in greater depth the areas most pertinent to natural environment policy. It will include an in-depth review of two or three policy challenges identified in Stage 1 involving a workshop and a systematic review of the literature in each case.
- Stage 3 aims to bring together and disseminate the material identified and developed in Stage 1 and 2 in policy-relevant formats. It will analyse and synthesise the outcomes of the previous stages and present them in high quality formats relevant and usable by policy-makers, including full reports, executive summaries and policy briefings.
Importance of Research
There is increasing recognition within both policy and academic communities that many natural environment-related policy issues cannot be framed, explored and addressed solely through evidence from natural science research, but require more interdisciplinary research that embraces both social and natural science (amongst other disciplines).
Through the three stages outlined above, this project will provide a reliable assessment of the robustness of the existing social research evidence base in these natural environment policy areas, highlight how social research may help frame natural environment policy problems and solutions in new and beneficial ways, and identify the social research gaps that need to be filled to assist Defra in tackling emerging and future policy challenges in this area.
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Cycle 5 of The Couturier Docks begins today at 12pm slt. In honor of the new fall line for LD Major, I have created a beautiful limited edition dress for the Docks.
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Things are bound to get worse, however, when they discover that people have been squatting in their home... Recently.
Upon checking out their only neighbouring cottage and finding it suspiciously empty, Cory becomes concerned. But soon, a shocking turn changes the family's lives forever when they discover that they have become the latest hunted prey of an insane family of teddybear mask-wearing killers, hellbent on torture.
A fast and well executed affair with a surprisingly low budget and a good amount of gore, violence and actual characters.
Katharine Isabelle is a favourite of mine and she portrays a fantastically believable female character who is both terrified but capable and doesn't spend the whole flick either screaming or inexplicably kicking ass as if she's Buffy Summers.
Dunne creates a good father character, humanised by his desire to both welcome his new wife into his home and desperate for his son to accept her.
The kid is fantastic. He's a little shit, but he's got good reason.
On the whole the action is great. I wasn't too excited about the reasoning behind the masked 'father's' obsession with tormenting people and building his own little death family, but watching the aftermath was fun.
A film that does what it sets out to do without getting too precious about it.
A definite highlight at Glasgow Film4 Fright Fest!
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Debt is not the dirty word it used to be in today's world. Let's be quite clear – debt pretty much props up a lot of the nation's economy. People borrow to buy houses, and businesses borrow to invest – it's the way the world of money works. However, is our acceptance of debt a good thing? The reality is that good debt can quickly turn into bad debts, and once they do there can be huge consequences – not just on your finances. Here are some of the undeniable life impacts of bad debts.
Debt = more debt
Once your debts become a problem, for many people there is only one option available – to borrow more money to pay things off. You also have to be aware that spending money can often turn into an addiction, and that one bout of frivolous use of cash gives you a high of sorts, which you might end up repeating time and time again. It's vital to start chipping away at your debts as quickly and as soon as possible – and get yourself on the path towards financial security.
Debt prevents security
The feeling of having bad debts is a feeling of complete and utter insecurity. When you owe money, you are tied into repayment plans, which affects your income levels, and there is always the threat of debt collectors turning up at your door. You lose the opportunity to put that money into important things like an emergency savings account or your retirement. And when you eventually end up with a financial emergency – a car break down, for example – you have to borrow even more to get yourself out of the hole, trapping yourself in a terrible debt cycle. According to https://www.debtconsolidationusa.com/, most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. And ultimately, nothing can damage your financial security more than that.
The psychological impact of debt
According to https://www.thebalance.com/, money and finances are a genuine source of stress for millions of families all over the world. When things aren't going well financially, it can be like living beneath a gloomy cloud, and it can affect almost every area of your life. Anyone suffering from wellbeing issues due to debt should seek out support from family and friends, and make a decision to tackle their problematic debts.
It limits opportunities
At the end of the day, bad debts prevent you from making any progress in your life. All that money you are paying back is money that you could be using to invest in our business or career, and helping you earn more money than before. Bad debts can delay your life goals by a significant amount, too, as you will be trapped until you pay them off.
It's too much of a risk.
It can be incredibly tempting to borrow money and put things on your credit card, but before you spend a dime, you need to have a good think. If you can't afford it, should you really be buying it? The impact debt can have on your life can be extreme, and the fallout can last for years – so be careful!


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devices are based on the enhanced OMAP 3 architecture.
The OMAP 3 architecture is designed to provide best-in-class video, image, and graphics processing sufficient to support the following:
The device supports high-level operating systems (HLOSs), such as:
This OMAP device includes state-of-the-art power-management techniques required for high-performance mobile products.
The following subsystems are part of the device:
The device also offers:
OMAP35 devices are available in a 515-pin s-PBGA package (CBB suffix), 515-pin s-PBGA package (CBC suffix), and a 423-pin s-PBGA package (CUS suffix). Some features of the CBB and CBC packages are not available in the CUS package. (See Table 1-1 for package differences).
This data manual presents the electrical and mechanical specifications for the OMAP35 applications processors. The information in this data manual applies to both the commercial and extended temperature versions of the OMAP35 applications processors unless otherwise indicated. This data manual consists of the following sections:
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Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, provides unique and revolutionary automation technology for materials handling. Engineered with state-of-the-art Seegrid Vision, industrial trucks are transformed into the next generation of AGVs: vision guided vehicles (VGVs).
VGVs navigate without wires, lasers, magnets, or tape, and deliver unmatched flexibility. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the Seegrid flexible automation solution is offered in a line of pallet trucks and tow tractors. Experience the maximum benefits of VGVs with Seegrid Supervisor to manage, monitor, and control a fleet of vehicles in context of your operation.
Generating economic advantages and operational efficiencies, VGVs optimize workflow processes, increase productivity and throughput, and reduce labor and operating costs. VGVs improve workplace safety, reduce equipment and product damage, and deliver a rapid return on investment.


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Are you looking for the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your iOS device ( iPhone, iPad or iPod touch)? Its a fairly straight forward procedure to find the IP Address of your device and the instructions are the same for all versions of iOS. Knowing your IP address can be useful. For instance you will need your IP address to SSH into your device (if the iPhone is jailbroken and running OpenSSH) or you may use your IP address to adjust bandwidth settings on a router. Here is how:
Note: Ensure that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network
- Tap Settings > Wi-Fi
- Find the network you are currently connected to (This network will be blue and have a check mark)
- Next to your network name press the blue arrow button
- You will see your iPhone's (or iPad's) IP Address
How to set up and configure proxy settings on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch


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Welcome to my blog! I am a stamp addict who has become obsessed with Mixed Media techniques and learning new techniques! I'm trying to learn how to draw and paint using books and social media. I love creating cards and mixed media projects for others and my family. I blog to keep a record of my progress.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Think pink ...
9 comments:
- Craftnut said...
Your creation is beautiful and a fitting tribute to your friend. Thanks for your comment you are not required to have stamped images to join allsorts. Thanks for joining us at allsorts Tracy xxxx
- 31 May 2016 at 22:10
- rachel said...
a beautiful make Karen - so sorry to hear your news - what a terrible loss. Sending big huggles. Rachel x
- 31 May 2016 at 22:13
- Craftychris said...
Gorgeous card! So sorry about the sad news. Hugs xxx
- 31 May 2016 at 23:01
- Di said...
What a beautiful card Karen! And how sad about Eileen, she's at peace now.
Di xx
- 1 June 2016 at 00:15
- brenda said...
A lovely floral creation Karen and such a lovely tribute to Eileen, many thanks for joining us us at Allsorts this week.
B x
- 1 June 2016 at 08:58
- SARN said...
Beautiful work Karen. Sorry to hear about your friend.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
- 1 June 2016 at 14:04
- Cara said...
A beautiful tribute Cara xxx
- 1 June 2016 at 20:38
- Maryvonne COUSSE said...
Gorgeous card !
Thanks for joining us at Let's Craft and Create and good luck !
Maryvonne DT Member
- 1 June 2016 at 22:36
- aussie aNNie said...
Such a lovely creation here and thanks for sharing in our current IN THE PINK challenge. Hope you join us again next week..xx
[aNNie DT for Allsorts Challenges]
- 2 June 2016 at 05:01


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About ICOR
We make and distribute ACR products that are environmentally safe, easy to use, and of the highest proven quality and performance.We back up all our products with unmatched technical support. Like many other ACR service companies, we struggled to find better sources of information, better products to use, and better service. Originally called Indianapolis Refrigeration, Co., Inc., a full-line air conditioning and refrigeration service company, we incorporated in 1995 and renamed our company ICOR International, Inc.
When government regulations mandated the reclamation of R-12, we were frustrated by the lack of simple, efficient, and economical recovery equipment. So we developed and patented the Spooter II® refrigerant recovery pump, an inexpensive and EPA-compliant tool. We also became involved in the recovery of ozone depleting refrigerants within the state of Indiana. With our experience in handling refrigerants and recognizing the need for a safe, affordable R-12 replacement, we developed and patented Hot Shot®, a blend which nearly duplicates R-12 and R-500's operating characteristics. Hot Shot® is also used to replace R-134a, R-401A, R-401B, R-409A, R-416A and R-420A.
Later we introduced NU-22® an R-22 replacement compatible with equipment components and oils used in R-22 systems. Recently, we upgraded this product in the form of NU-22B®, which offers even closer operating characteristics, additional capacity, and overall improved performance. In addition to R-22, NU-22B is used instead of R-407C and R-417A.
We are the company that introduced One Shot® (C), a non-ozone-depleting HFC blend that replaces R-502 and R-22 in medium and low temperature applications. It can also be used instead of R-402A, R-402B, R-404A, R-408A and R-507A. Our mission is "making your life easier™" by developing, producing, and marketing superior environmentally safe refrigerants while offering the best technical support in the business. Feel free to contact us at any time with your questions or comments.


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Are you a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, or curious about taking advantage of the fresh bounty produced right in your backyard? Worried about myths of never-ending boxes of beets? Afraid your kale will wilt before you hit the kitchen? Let out a big sigh of relief and start working up your appetite!
Full Plate Farm Collective offers cooking classes that celebrate fresh
fruits and vegetables with nutritious, simple and sensational recipes.
Classes will end in a family style meal to celebrate the fruits of our
labor. (We will try to accommodate allergies and dietary
Cancellation Policy: If
due to unexpected circumstances you cannot attend a class for which you
reserved a spot, you may cancel your reservation up to 7 days prior so
that we can offer the space to someone else.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 with Katie Church (Chef @ Finger Lakes Cider House)
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 with Katie Church (Chef @ Finger Lakes Cider House)
- 6:30-8:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension
During the summer months we are swamped with greens; during the winter months we yearn for greens, and are swamped with…root vegetables. What to do with all these roots? The greens we have are coveted; how do we make the most of them? And what about CRUNCH? We'll strive to excite your winter palette in these classes, stretch your root and winter green muscles, and make winter eating a joy – without taking hours of your time.
Class structure: We'll discuss what's in your share, a little of what's going on behind the scenes in your farmers lives and work (like how do they do it?), and the best ways for storing them. We'll cook a meal together, and eat it. Kids over 10 welcome.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 with Katie Church (Chef @ Finger Lakes Cider House)
- 6:30-8:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 with Silas Conroy (Founder/Owner of Crooked Carrot)
6:30-8:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension
Join master fermenter Silas Conroy, of the Crooked Carrot, to learn how to ferment your CSA! Learn basic techniques to make your own fall/winter ferments such as kimchi and sauerkraut. Plus learn about the health benefits of ferments!
all photos on this page courtesy of Cooking Outside of the (CSA) Box co-creator Emma Frisch, Frisch Kitchen http://www.emmafrisch.com/


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One year later is one of my favorite song which has Onew and Jessica SNSD singing duet in it. when the first time i heard that Jessica will have duet song with Onew in SNSD mini album back in 2009, tbqh from my Onew bias point of view, i wasn't pleased knowing that it was going to be Jessica who's gonna be Onew's duet mate. I wasn't a huge of SNSD fan that time and i wasn't adore her that much. but then since it's Onew would be singing, i couldn't help but looking forward to it. then when i was listening to the song, i was so happy because i fell in love to the song immediately from the 1st listen. Onew and Jessica's voice are so blended nicely and it was so smooth. i just love it. then One Year later become one of my favorite duet song ever. and without i realized, I begin to love Jessica as well.
then when music core announced that they would have a special performance on 1st august 2009, i couldn't help but flailing happily because it was like one of my dream to watch Onew and Jessica perform the song. (I actually have been wanting that Onew and Jessica One Year Later will have MV lol but yeah i know it's almost impossible)
This is the 1st performance of Onew and Jessica One Year Later in Mucore special
i think this performance wasn't that bad even tho onew's voice cracked somewhere in the middle of the song lol. but i love the outfits, i love the setting where Jessica was standing on the ship and Onew was coming and sang looking up at her. it was quite awkward but it was cute awkward because they both looked shy but still managed to smile and all. it was so cute of them actually.
and then after the good respond of the 1st performance, Mucore made Onew and Jessica got the chance to perform it again on 9th august 2009. this time it was better because, well unlike the 1st performance where they were standing far like Jessica was on the top on the ship and Onew could only looking at her far from the ship, this one they managed to get closer.
here's the performance of One Year Later on 9th august 2009 in another mucore
i love the setting here in the performance because it was full of the bright light and it felt like they meet again on the night with those bright street lamps and it was just romantic ;__; onew didn't crack this time and he looked good and fine while Jessica looked so pretty as she smiled alot. it was like a shy smile when she had to look at Onew while singing but i find it was so cute lol it gives butterflies fly in my stomache whenever i see them singing that song.
the 3rd performance was when SNSD had this world tour concert held in Seoul, Korea in 2010 (i don't remember the date but it was around that year i think). it was their 1st world tour and Jessica and Onew performed One Year Later.
Here's the video
I think this was the best of the performance of one year later so far because their outfit were so perfect. it looked like they were going to married or something lol. Onew with that white suit and Jessica in this nice white dress, she looked like a princess seriously. the performance itself was so good. because when they turned around and walked to get closer and stopped somewhere in the middle of the stage, they were looking at each other while singing as the stage making this like merry-go-round move and it was like never once they broke their eye contact and to make it perfect, there were rose petals falling and raining down on them and it was so beautiful… i almost cried.and in the end, they hugged ;__; it was awkward hug but it was so cute i can't help ;_______;
then in end of 2011, Jessica and Onew had another chance to perform One Year Later again in SNSD music special for Christmas. it was on 24th December 2011. here's the video
and to tell you my review, i'd say that i'm so disappointed with this performance because here, they were lack of interaction and Jessica was being so cold i don't know. Jessica was actually very pretty with her dress and her hair was perfect. she sang it quite nicely. then when it was Onew turn to sing, Onew kept looking at her but Jessica… it seems like she didn't acknowldge him there. like Onew wasn't exist. Jessica just only looked at him once while Onew looked doing serenade to her like confessing his undying love or something lol. then when they sang together, it was in the bridge part… they usually would sing it while looking at each other and smiling slyly and all but NO. they didn't. Which is disappointed me so much. Onew was awkward after all as he knew that Jessica kept looking straight to the audience instead of him while singing and it made Onew turned his body to face the audience too. In the end they would just sing it standing side by side like a choir on the stage. it doesn't feel like duet at all. there's no chemistry, there's no eye contact, there's no shy smile… whatever. it feels so… plain. I'm sad that it turns to be like this.
well you know that one year later is a song telling about two persons who had relationship before but because that time they were still immature they somehow broke up and after one year separated they finally met again. and when they met again, they sang the song. while singing it, they supposed to be like little bit awkward yet shy but happy because after one year they still loved each other and they wanted to make it up. when they met again, they eyes should be all sparkling while looking at each other to represent how they missed each other so much and happy that they met again as they wanted to start the relationship over again. it was work for Onew and Jessica for the three previous performance. but for the last one.. it doesn' work. i'm disappointed that they failed to represent to song in the last performance.
I really hope, it wasn't their last One Year later performance though as i really do hope they would sing it again probably for SMtown concert in the future and i hope when it comes they wouldn't be that cold to each other anymore. I somehow ship Onsica so seeing them couldn't building the chemistry while singing that song was disappointed me.
I hope they would sing together more often and i would like to see more of Onew and Jessica interaction ^^
anyway i'd like to share one of the fancam of Onew and Jessica duet in ITNW concert in Shanghai. this performancewasn't even aired at TV station nor official DVD so yeah… but this fancam was so cute and you should check it out, start at 1 ; 55 it was onsica started the interaction ^^
it was so cute… i have to admit that i'm so jealous but… oh, well… they make a good couple, don't they?
credit videos : songjh55, kyokoryusuou, botspm9, monmonsnowseason5, lokyan95


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I forgot that I did this in the fall and hadn't posted it yet.
That's why there is beautiful green grass instead of 3 feet of snow and -29 C for a back drop.
So we've all seen the
Land of Nod
reproduction of Jenny Lind beds
and the fun colours that they come in.
I had in fact pinned a turquoise one myself
and then almost died
when I saw that they were
I almost died again
(I know, a lot of dying I should look into a good life insurance plan)
when I found this beauty
on Kijiji for
It is the original 120 year old spool bed and it is gorgeous.
*disclaimer (wood enthusiasts look away for the next part)*
I primed her white and fell in love
and decided to paint her white so that she would stand out in my daughter's room,
which is a lovely Tiffany blue colour.
Here is her room before the furniture came in.
and after
I love how the bed colour is in such high contrast to the wall.
Found some cute pillows at Target and since I'm not quite done the quilt that I've been making we just threw on her old comforter.
She is quite happy.
While doing the bed I also found this shelf for $5.00 at a garage sale.
Primed it white and was going to paint it light green, but really there is something wonderful about the contrast and it matches with the other things in her room, so it stayed white.
She got all excited that her room was coming together and organized her closet.
Got to love it when they are
old enough to care about the way things look.
I've completed a desk as well.
(this is the before)
It's going to be a part of a built in reading nook,
maybe for a Christmas gift.
This little side table still needs to be done,
(getting rid of the blond oak top)
and new hardware.
but of course the
snow and crazy temperatures
have killed all outdoor projects until April.
Looking forward to warmer weather.
Linking with


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The emergence of omni-channel retail means now more than ever there is an opportunity for digital print to help retailers appeal to the consumer at every point of the customer journey.
In the retail world, 2015 was unrecognisable from 2005, let alone 1995. Not only is the market growing – the global retail market is set to exceed $23.9 trillion in 2015, up 6.4% from 20141 – it is undergoing a period of rapid and continuous change.
Of course, the emergence of online retailers is a hugely important trend. However, it's not a case of online or offline. The reality is a more complex scenario known as omni-channel, where retailers are realising they need to be everywhere that their customers are.
The opportunity in-store
In 2018, it is forecasted that just 8.8% of sales will be online2. This represents a huge opportunity for PSPs as print fundamentally shapes the overall experience of shopping in-store through traditional POS, high-value printed interior decoration and promotional materials.
Retail is an innovative market. Temporary pop-up shops are commonly seen on the high street, giving brands the opportunity to implement exciting printed interiors that aren't always possible within retail stores. Once in-store, advanced technologies can also help retailers to bridge the gap between online, mobile and offline shopping to improve or enrich the customer experience; including click & collect, online appointment booking, beacons and QR codes.
Many retailers are excited by the personalisation and variable printing possibilities offered by digital print. They can use a range of data from purchase history to demographic information and even location to deliver printed materials – in the form of flyers, large boards, short-run catalogues, etc. – that are directly relevant to a particular store or a specific individual. For example, a fashion retailer can easily produce marketing materials around a product it is keen to sell. It could do a photoshoot in the morning, send it to the printers (either in-house or to a print provider) and have the campaign up in store, or on local billboards, that afternoon. It is part of a broader shift in their businesses to a digital workflow using real-time sales figures.
There are also significant cost benefits to digital print. Retailers no longer need to print on a large scale before a run becomes viable and they can make imagery work harder across a variety of materials. For instance, they can place high-quality editorial shoots in the shop window and then take details from the images to use as high-impact point-of-sale materials.
As a result, retailers are discovering the role that digital print can play in helping them attract shoppers and shape their retail experience.
What next?
The first step for PSPs is to act swiftly. Your competitors, and retailers themselves, have spotted this opportunity and are already using digital in-store.
The next step is to decide which digital applications can offer the most effective communications for you. What about trans-promo or short run publications?
These big questions don't need to be answered overnight, but you must start the journey. Read Canon's Think Retail report to find out more and to be inspired.
1 Global Retail and E-Commerce Sales Forecast, 2013-2018, MarketingCharts.com, 2015
2 Global Retail Market Forecast, E-Marketer, 2014
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About JNTO
- Official Name:
- Japan National Tourism Organization
- Established:
- 1964
- Purpose:
- To further international exchange through tourism
- Headquarters:
- 4-4-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo160-0004, Japan
Activities by JNTO (Japan Headquarters)
JNTO is involved in a broad range of activities promoting travel to Japan through various activities overseas as well as tourism-promoting activities in Japan.
Our activities include:
Activities by Overseas Offices (JNTO Singapore)
JNTO maintains 13 offices in key cities around the world, through which a wide range of tourism-related promotions are carried out. Each overseas office is responsible for promoting travel and tourism to Japan; one of the most important functions is to help the travel industry encourage their clients to visit Japan.
The activities of the JNTO Singapore Office includes:
For more information about JNTO, please click here to download the JNTO Brochure (pdf, 3.7mb).
Tourist Information Center (TIC)
TIC's services range from providing travel information and free literature about Japan to offering suggestions on tour itineraries. Please note that however, reservation services are not available.
Please click here for more informations on Regional Offices.


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What is MACC's Federal School Code?
MACC's Federal School Code is 002491.
How is Financial Aid Awarded?
Student financial aid programs are a valuable financial resource for eligible students to access postsecondary education; however families still are responsible for assisting with their students' total educational costs.
Student financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, ability or academic major.
Financial need is calculated by a standard federal formula:
Estimated Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need
Your cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies and other school-related expenses.
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the number that's used to determine your eligibility for federal student financial aid. This number results from the financial information you provided in your FAFSA application. Your EFC is reported to you on your Student Aid Report* (SAR). Your EFC is not the amount you must pay your school.
Some financial aid programs base awards on academic achievement, abilities (like athletic or artistic talents) or your academic major. Eligibility for each of these programs normally is based on standards determined by the school, a state agency or a private organization.
MACC's cost of attendance
The Financial Aid Office establishes standard student budgets each year as a basis for awarding financial aid funds. These budgets reflect typical "modest but adequate" expense patterns of Moberly Area Community College students. While actual expenses will vary based on each student's lifestyle and level of enrollment, the estimated costs listed below should assist students with planning their own budgets. The Cost of Attendance is the maximum amount of aid a student may receive from all types of aid combined.
Tuition and Fees
The rates used in the chart above are the average costs for a typical MACC student, using the average of the in-seat, hybrid and online course rates. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student's enrollment choices
Current fees and tuition all MACC courses and students are available from the Business Office.
Fees and Tuition rates are set by the Board of Trustees every year and are subject to change.
Room and Board
Housing costs can vary significantly based on the living arrangements and personal choices students make. We suggest each student to carefully evaluate his costs which may be incurred by choosing to live off-campus. Commuting: Students who live at home and commute to campus will reduce room and board costs significantly.
Books and Supplies
Costs vary by program, course load, and classes selected. Students may be able to reduce these expenses significantly by buying used books. We estimate books and supplies to be average $150 per course.
This allowance include costs for operating and maintaining a vehicle which is used to transport the student to and from school, but not for the purchase of a vehicle. The travel allowance provided is based on the average cost for a typical MACC student. Each student's cost may vary depending on how far and often she travels for class meetings. We recommend car-pooling as a means for reducing transportation costs.
Personal and Miscellaneous
This category represents every other student expenses such as: clothes, personal hygiene, entertainment, etc. It is the most variable and personal component of anyone¹s budget. Personal spending can make or break a college budget! The most important thing is to set yourself an allowance, keep track of your expenses, and stick to your budget.
Keep in mind:
* If you live off-campus, you may save money by having roommates.
* The four C's - cars, clothes, credit cards, and calls - can bust your budget!


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THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT MY ALBUMIN LIVING KOHLERHAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A2018 JUNO AWARD FOR BEST COMEDY ALBUM!!!!CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO BUY ON iTUNES!!!(Studies show that not buying my album may cause Reynaud's Syndrome.)
By the way, this is the website of Rebecca Kohler. I am a comedian, writer,
actor, gymnast, lawyer and chemist. (Some of this isn't true.) Please
take a look around. Here, you can watch clips (laughing encouraged),
peruse photos (no masturbation please), and find out about upcoming
Thanks for visiting.
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GARDINER — Christ Church Episcopal will honor veterans Sunday morning at a special service that will include replicating how a church side altar appears in a World War II-era sketch.
The 10 a.m. service replaces the usual two services on Sunday and will include an honor guard from the Marine Corps League's Kennebec Valley Detachment 599 carrying an American and a church flag to the altar.
After a moment of silence, two Gardiner Area High School student trumpeters will play taps.
"We just decided that it would be nice if the church did something to recognize all veterans and honor them for their service," said Dorothy Washburne, a member of the church, who is helping organize the special service.
Washburne, 78, said this is a first step in making contacts with veterans in the community to find out what type of support is needed.
"As we learn more about their needs, perhaps we could find a place for the church to meet those needs, because that's what churches are supposed to be about," she said.
The war-era sketch of the 1894 altar includes two framed honor rolls with the names of all church members serving in the war. One honor roll is apparently lost, Washburne said; but the other, with around 180 names, will be placed over the altar during the service.
Church organist Jody Clark said at least one veteran on the honor roll is expected to be in attendance Sunday.
Clark, who was baptized at the church 80 years ago, said she recalls the church using the side altar in the 1940s for special services in remembrance of those who served in the military.
The church has contacted American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts in the area and is inviting veterans of any wars and their families to attend Sunday.
Paul Koenig — 621-5663
[email protected]
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