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i had to do a refresher regarding Achan. After the victory of the Israelites at the battle of Jericho, Joshua ordered that all of the goods and the wealth of the city were to be devoted to the Lord. The people could keep nothing for themselves. The city of Jericho and its wealth was to be offered as the first fruits to the Lord. It was as if it were the tithe offered from the land of Canaan. In Joshua 7:1 it says, "But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan, the son of Carmi of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord's anger burned against Israel." As a result of this crime Israel was defeated in their next battle. When the sin of Achan was later discovered he, like Ananias, was punished by being put to death. The Lord will not be mocked. He will not tolerate sin, even though it seems like He's doing so today.
To say that the God of the Old Testament is a vengeful and violent God and that the God of the New Testament is a God of love and grace, would be to say that i have never read the whole book! The God of the Bible is the God and Father of my Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Sovereign One. He is the Holy One. Apart from his grace, i am the same as Achan at the battle of Jericho and Ananias and Sapphira in the early Christian Church. Is it any wonder that Acts 5:11 says, "Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events."
When it says, that to "fear the Lord" is a good and proper attitude, it doesn't mean i am to be "scared" of the God and regard him as unapproachable. To "fear the Lord" is to have the wisdom to know that He is holy and sovereign and i am not. Holiness and sovereignty demand respect. The Lord loves me and i can love Him because of His grace shown to me. The Holy Spirit awakens my stubborn and sinful wills to know and experience His powerful love. It's only because of the Holy Spirit that I can do the good God requires of me. In Romans 2 verses 8 and 10 it says that "for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. … but glory, honour, and peace for everyone who does good." There are three criteria for any work to be considered "good". First, it arises out of true faith; second, it conforms to God's law, and third, it's done for his glory. Only under the influence of the Holy Spirit can i meet this criteria. Where Ananias and Sapphira failed is in the third criteria. There action was not done for the glory of God but for the glory of themselves, Impression Management.
Let me share three truths,
Truth about God – Ananias and Sapphira showed contempt for God.
Truth about ourselves – They showed themselves as being filled with vanity and ambition.
Truth about others – They showed total disregard for others by the corruption which they were bringing into the society.
Psalm 103:10 says that the Lord "does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities." That's grace. Grace is not something we can demand from the Lord. It's not something we can earn. So why was this couple denied grace and made to pay for their sin with capital punishment? Ultimately the answer to this question is left to the Lord himself. However, perhaps there would be benefit from seeing this story in light of the miracles which happened in the book of Acts.
Before and after this story, Luke tells about miraculous healings which the apostles and in particular Peter, were enabled to perform. Immediately after Ananias and Sapphira's story it says in Acts 5:15 that the apostles healed so many that people brought their sick into the streets so that "at least Peter's shadow might fall on them" as they lay in the street.
Each day that i wake up and go about my daily routines is a gift of His grace. It is the undeserved favor of God shown to me. Each day a day of grace. A day to bring glory to God and a day of asking for his Holy Spirit to guide me in all my living. God is sovereign. He is holy. He fills me with His HOLY Spirit. i in turn become an agent of his grace.
In closing… just in case i have not made clear what "Impression Management is let me summarize it. "Impression Management is defined as MANIPULATING OTHERS opinion of us?


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I can't believe it's already almost the middle of October.
The past month was so busy and seemed to fly by at warp speed.
The last few weeks have definitely been an adjustment as I've eased myself into the role of preschool teacher. It's been a lot of fun, but a lot of work too. Sadly, the ole bloggy has taken the brunt of my neglect, but I'll do my best to still post as regularly as possible.
Now that I am limited to only a couple days a week to devote to "my projects" I've had to be very deliberate in what I choose to do. The projects have become less "experimental" and more "necessary".
One of those recent necessary projects was cleaning up a little spray paint mishap that occured in the laundry room. My washer seems to thrash about during the spin cycle like a caged beast. Well, a couple weeks ago, during one of the "destructive" spin cycles, I inadvertantly left a can of yellow spray paint sitting on top of the washer {you know where I'm headed with this...remember the laundry room light debaucle?}. When I went in the change the load out, I encountered my {semi} newly painted floors desecrated by the yellow paint can which had fallen from the washer and exploded all over the ground. I was a little irritated {to say the least}.
I didn't take any before pictures because of the incident because, frankly, it's not an event I really cared to remember. But no worries, everything is good as new now.
Another project on the to-do list was to paint my kiddos's bathroom counter top. For whatever reason, the little dears have been on a kick of drawing on things which should not be drawn upon. The following of which include: their bodies, other people's bodies, exterior brick, walls, doors, floors, clothes and now...countertops.
Granted, the countertops were hideous to begin with, but adorning the hideousnous with even more hideousness did not negate any of the hideousness...only made it worse.
Chiseling off the tile and retiling or buying new countertops altogether wasn't really an option, so I resorted to my old friend...garage floor epoxy. It's the same stuff I used on the tile floors in my laundry room. I decided to conduct a little experiment to see if it would work equally as well on tile countertops as it has on my tile floors.
So far it's looking pretty good...but then again it's only been three days. I'll give it a little more time then update on how it has help up.
Here's the before and after again, just in case you forget in the last three seconds how it looked...before and after.
And since I already had the paint out, I decided that I might as well freshen up the disgusting tile floors. Just looking at them could easily bring on a severe case of pink eye.
I made it easy on myself this go around and just simply painted wide, horizontal stripes {rather than tape out a complicated/time intensive pattern}.
I think it turned out great. Now I don't have to worry about contracting a case of foot fungus if I accidentally step on the floors sans socks/shoes.
The next project just sorta happened by chance. I came across the steal of the century when I found this gorgeous couch at the store for $279.
My front room, up until now, has housed a piano, a shelf, two Guitar Hero guitars and accompanying drum set and drum pedal, an unused side table and a couple lamps, several awol Lego pieces and an army of dust bunnies...not the most aesthetically pleasing room in the house. With my newfound purchase, I was inspired to create a living room worthy of actually "living" in, and not "storing" in.
I spent a little over $100 on accessories, about $50 on window coverings and draperies, and about $80 on frames for artwork. All in all, I ended up spending just over $500 to completely transform this room.
I think it has just the right amount of funkiness, freshness and funness, no?
Can I also just add that the artwork itself cost me all of $2. I found a really cool art book on drawing animals at the thrift store and simply ripped out some pages I thought were intersting. The end result: chic, custom artwork that looks pricy but in reality cost mere cents.
You should totally try it. Cause if one of your cute, little darlings happens to come across an awol marker and uses it to "enhance" your artwork, you won't have to "go to your happy place for three days" to cope with the incident. You can just remind yourself, "hey, that picture only cost a quarter, no biggie". And that, my dear friends, is priceless.
I don't usually close my posts with a question, but today I'm feeling daring. Do you ever feel like all of your free time is spent touching up/re-doing projects you've already done? Or is it just me and my gaggle of crazies. I certainly hope not. Til next time...


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Our heart shaped linzer tarts are baked fresh specially for Valentine's Day and made with our own tangy raspberry preserve filling from fresh raspberries, then lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.
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We are a St. Louis, Missouri law firm made up of two hip, cutting edge, experienced female trial lawyers. Featherston does family and criminal law and Funkenbusch does personal injury and worker's compensation.
We are both in our 30's but very experienced for our age. Also, our names are pretty fun so I would like to see what people can come up with. We are in fact actually both "M.F's" Melissa Featherson and Michelle Funkenbusch. We seem to get a lot of male clients and younger clients. We dont have a slogan yet. We are both sexy sophisticated women and dont want old dreary traditional law firm logos, websites, etc.
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Some job opportunities for artists include three-dimensional product design, photography, spatial design, people management and fashion designing. Art education propels individuals towards careers that are creative and unexpected, notes StudentArtGuide.com.
Visual effects animation is a career opportunity that entails inserting special effects into films, states TheArtCareerProject.com. These special effects are necessary to create an image that is more appealing to the audience and gives better insight on the location of the characters in the film. These special effects are typically inserted through the use of a computer.
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There's nothing to joke about in this photo, though. The beauty of our military -- whom I would argue is one of the most humanitarian entities on the entire planet -- doing their thing in Afghanistan, amazes me as always.
A US soldier from the 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2-87 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team hands a drink to Afghan children while on patrol in Kandalay village in southern Afghanistan former stronghold of Taliban insurgents on August 7, 2011. Combined forces of US and Afghan troops have established foothold over the population center with highly productive agricultural area against Taliban insurgents who continued to launch attacks. AFP PHOTO / ROMEO GACAD (Photo credit should read ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty Images)
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Those sand monkeys don't have their own supply of agua?
They live in a desert, though I will helpfully point out that Sandmonkey is in Egypt.
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|On the road with Linda, late 1980's.
Dozen's of answers can roll throw you mind when that question pops up. You can cite the statistics, or personal experience. Everything in life has risks. Waking up, taking a shower, a flight of stairs, eating a meal, or the drive to work all carry the possibility of an unexpected demise. Living in the midwest with tornadoes, on a coast with hurricanes, or California with earthquakes all present risks.
I hear from time to time of riders who after something in the news, or having a close call, just bag-it and stay off the road. I have had a half dozen "memorable" close calls, but only two incidents that brought my bike to a stop. My only ride to ever end with an ambulance ride was bike-on-bike; when another rider hit a hole in the road, and then fell on me. He did a racing trained somersault, and was shaken, but was ready to ride. I was dropped like a rock on my shoulder, and ended up with a broken collar bone and 3 broken ribs. But that is the worst of it in 40 years and 175,000 miles (now 42 years and 190,000 - April 2014).
There is certainly a bit of luck involved. There is also a some training and learned skills. I took some cycling safety courses to heart early in my riding, and that was invaluable. Road position, and looking at drivers were the two earliest lessons. I ride with a helmet mirror, but I always look at the overtaking car before I make a traffic move. Making eye contact with a driver will make a huge difference in your "negotiation" for your right to the road. That is all part of vehicular cycling, staying safe by behaving like any other vehicle in traffic.
I always ride at least a handlebar width from the side of the road. Riding too timidly on the the white line or edge of the road is a sure way to invite a car to pass when conditions are not safe. And riding to close to the edge can be dangerous riding regardless of traffic, since if you focus on the edge, sooner or later you will ride off it. A bike will always follow your eyes, even to the point of riding you into the obstacle you want to avoid.
I don't ride with some fool hardy sense of invulnerability; I am just as concerned about the risk of the distracted soccer mom, the drunk driver, or car load of teen agers when I ride as when I drive. If anything, my lessons learned riding make me a more aware driver.
If I had stopped after the first scare, I would not have met my wife, and shared thousand's of mile with her, in places like High Hill in Alberta, Palm Desert in California, or the back roads of New England. Had I stopped after that bike-on-bike crash in 2004, I would have missed 4 springs of shared training with my oldest son for our TOSRV weekends. I would have missed the family week of riding on GOBA, and the the 5 day Michigan tour with my youngest son. And I would have missed last nights sunset. The risk of never having lived all of those moments, far out weighs whatever may come tomorrow.
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Adapted from an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the story of a boy born old, who from the time of his birth ages backwards from an elderly man to a young infant. His life is full of unexpected events, as he encounters people and situations from a unique perspective.
What's Good
David Fincher's mid-late nineties stretch of great films is ten years behind him, but with Benjamin Button, the man who adapted the mind-trap that was Fight Club has showed that he can also adapt an emotional, heart-wrenching tale. Benjamin Button is an epic in terms of length and vision, and with the help of veteran screenwriter Eric Roth, Fincher has created an enduring and enjoyable fable. Having the likes of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett as leads surely helps, and both deliver the performances audiences have come to expect. Pitt steps up to plate for the demanding role and plays the title character from old age to prepubescence with nuance and affection. Blanchett once again reminds us she is the best actress of her time by bringing much more to the role than the what was written on the page. Taraji P. Henson, as Benjamin's adoptive mother, steps into the limelight with an intimate, motherly performance well beyond her actual age in years and wisdom. The strength of Benjamin Button lies in the story, however, which is well crafted by Roth and will appeal to a broad audience.
What's Not
The most obvious fault of Benjamin Button is its length. Roth and Fincher popped off the delete key to take Fitzgerald's short story and turn it into a nearly three hour long epic. Its hard to say which scenes shouldn't have made the final cut, but its clear that the story wouldn't have lost too much with about thirty minutes less material. Comparisons have been made to Roth's past screenplay, Forrest Gump, and the similarities are legitimate. Substitute a mentally challenged lead with a reverse-aging man, and most of the themes and even circumstances are very similar. Although the story is engaging, Fincher rounded off the sharp edges that can be found all over his past work. Chances were taken from a technical aspect, but thematically and artistically, Benjamin Button is pretty conservative and looks like a safely made film meant to make some money.
What You'll Remember
Movie-goers have become accustomed to outrageous special effects, but the costume and design team for Benjamin Button pulled off one the most unique and challenging tasks in a non-action film to date. Thanks to incredible prostheses and costume design, the star-power of Brad Pitt fades away into a geriatric man, and a mere two hours later, Pitt, who is in his 40s, looks not a day older than 16. The combination of Pitt's believable performance and the stunning make-up job make Benjamin Button a very memorable character. The best part of the film, though, is the source material. Fitzgerald's fable, even if extended hundreds of pages beyond the original, will resonate with nearly everyone, and the idea of celebrating life rather than destroying it is one not often found in popular cinema. Even if Fincher and Roth played it close to the belt, the story and moral behind Benjamin Button is one most viewers won't soon forget.
Good for: the average movie fan, Pitt fans, someone down on their luck
Bad for: people who don't like long films, people who cry at movies
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Reporting from Sacramento — The nation's largest public pension fund, the California Public Employees' Retirement System, posted a 1.1% return on its investment portfolio in 2011, Chief Investment Officer Joseph Dear told his board.
The 2011 performance was well below the estimated average annual return of 7.75% that the fund's actuaries say is needed to meet current and future obligations to its members.
The $229.5-billion CalPERS provides retirement and other benefits for 1.6 million state and local government employees and their families.
CalPERS' annual investment results, whose volatility has echoed that of the overall markets, have become the focal point in an ongoing debate about looming pension fund liabilities and the ability of future generations of taxpayers to continue financing them. Gov. Jerry Brown has said he wants to overhaul state and local government pension programs, but whether he and the Legislature have the political wherewithal to do so in an election year remains unclear.
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It might be because of my scandinavian almost blonde lashes, but I've always seen dark, long lashes as perfection in beauty. That's why my mascara is my best friend, and even though I never wear foundation or powder I always thought I would never, ever go anywhere without mascara.
Well turns out everything get's boring after a while!
I love the trend of being boyish "without" any make-up, meaning making it as invicible as possible, and embracing the androgynous look.
Basicly, the important thing is to concentrate on the skin and eyebrows. I used only bronzer on the cheeks and eyelids to create shadows, and darkened my eyebrows with and eyebrow pencil. Some natural white eyeshadow in the corner of the eye and voilá! No mascara needed for this girls will be boys look.


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See a list of destinations in Tasmania
Find a place to stay in Tasmania
If Australia is unique, Tasmania is probably the uniquest. Although it is the smallest state in Australia - and an island state in itself (there's actually around 1,000 islands making up Tasmania including the Bass Strait islands and Macquarie Island in the Sub Antarctic) - Tasmania has a rich but sad colonial history and wonderful diversity of wildlife, scenery, natural wilderness areas and a relaxed pace of life which makes it the envy of many of Australia's mainland destinations.
Tassie's colonial history dates back to 1642 when the island was named "Van Diemen's Land" by Dutch seafarer Abel Tasman. It wasn't until 1803 that the British acted to establish a presence on the island with a penal colony established on the River Derwent (near where Hobart is today). It turned out to be an unfortunately sad and violent start, with many issues facing the settlers in the opening decades including resistance from local Aboriginals which led to many clashes and killings during the first few years (see the Indigenous Australia website), until the island was virtually "cleansed" of its Aboriginal population by the mid 1800's.
As a part of it's sometimes brutal history, a convict prison was established at Port Arthur in 1833 and was one of the harshest prisons of the time, but today the ruins of Port Arthur are one of Tasmania's major tourist attractions, located about an hour or so from Hobart. The site receives well over 250,000 visitors per year, and offers a range of historical tours (including "ghost" tours), as well as offering great opportunities to relax and explore the history for yourself. Certainly it is well worth the visit!
The best way to see the state is undisputedly by either combining car and accommodation or travelling via motorhome (but even if you have a motorhome, there are still some accommodation options you will definitely want to book into for a night or two!). Either way, you can fly down and hire one, or take your own on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry which leaves from Melbourne to Devonport most days. Tasmania itself measures only 296km by 313km at the widest points, so a "drive yourself" holiday is the ideal to get out and explore - and the distances are reasonable. However if you would prefer to be free of the worry of driving yourself, there are a number of operators running a range of coach touring options of the state if that is more your style.
Tasmania literally bursts with natural wonder, colonial charm and surprises. The beautiful capital city of Hobart sits alongside the Derwent River - with it's colonial heritage, constitution dock (site of the finish line for the annual Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart yacht race), the Salamanca Markets, the Cadbury factory (yum! Although they no longer do guided tours, the shop is well worth the visit, often with some great "factory second" bargains!), or simply get out and explore the sights. Mount Wellington (1270m) overlooks the city with some awesome panoramic views, is often covered with a dusting of snow in the cooler months, and is a great little drive to explore.
Out of Hobart, the state offers some wonderful scenery and experiences. Launceston (the other "capital", usually pronounced "Lon-ses-ton" by locals) sits to the North of Tasmania and is only about 2.5 hours drive from Hobart through wonderful colonial towns like Richmond and Ross, or take an alternate route through New Norfolk and up through Meina which is an interesting alternative (although a bit more "off the beaten track"). Launceston itself is a great springboard location to explore many of the areas in and around the North / East of the state.
However, probably the best itinerary suggestion to explore Tasmania is to base a couple of nights around Hobart to explore the area (2 nights at least - checking out Hobart and it's surrounds as well as taking in some of the greater Hobart region including Port Arthur), head up the East Coast, checking out Freycinet National Park (1-2 nights) and up to Bicheno (1-2 nights) & St Helens (1-2 Nights), then across to Scottsdale and onto Launceston (at least 2 nights). You can then continue across the North of the state, with towns like Deloraine, Devonport, Burnie and Stanley (famous for the Stanley "Nut") all worth a visit.
An absolute must stay is in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park area towards the Western side of the state (plan at least a couple of nights here), with a number of accommdation options springing up in the area in recent years. It does take a while to actually drive there, but it is an amazing wilderness area, with a number of hiking trails, bushwalks and some amazing scenery to behold. I personally have a soft spot for Cradle Mountain Lodge as the accomodation choice, but as mentioned there are a number of accommodation options to suit most tastes and budgets, with some amazing options available for the romantics.
After Cradle Mountain, head down the West coast and stay a few nights at towns like Queenstown and Strahan, which are gateways to the wilderness areas such as the Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Some great Franklin and Gordon River cruises and experiences through the wilderness areas which are a must for some amazing wilderness experiences. The Franklin is actually the birthplace of the Australia's original Green movement in the 1980's where the country's largest conservation battle took place against the proposal to build a dam and hydro electric scheme along the river. The greenies eventually won, and now the area is thankfully a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area.
Further South you can head to places like Strathgordon and down to the Southwest National Park, which has some great wilderness areas with huge forests and lots of opportunities for hiking and getting out amongst the wilderness. From there, you can get across to New Norfolk and back down into Hobart, and then across to Huonville and the Southern coastal areas.
All in all, Tasmania is a state that you just have to get out and explore. There's no other way to do it. The variety in scenery and experiences - from sophisticated wining and dining, through to absolute wilderness - will leave you enjoying every minute and every kilometre of this wonderful state.


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Burlington Bandits REP Ball Hockey
THE REP SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTEDUpdated Wednesday May 9, 2018 by Denis Archambault.
Burlington Bandits REP Ball Hockey Program
PLEASE NOTE: Only offered for our PEEWEE (13-14)
We have been working with other cities to bring weekday Rep Ball Hockey to Burlington. The NEW program will be called the Burlington Bandits Rep Ball Hockey. Our Aces Provincial Teams have been ready for a couple years but by no fault of ours we have been limited to exhibition play while in preparation for the Provincial Championships.
Our members have asked for Rep League Play and with allot of effort we have something in place for you. We have been working on this endeavor for some time and are still actively pursuing other centers and teams. Response to date has been excellent so we need you to register if you are interested. The season is approaching very quickly.
The Rep Registration process is currently limited to the BANDITS REP TRYOUT Form. There is no cost to sign up until you attend the try out sessions which will be $5-$10 per session.
We are offering this program in addition to our House League Weekend program. Please see the question with answers below. As we get more questions we will update this page with more answers and any updates that become available.
For all information including cost and game information please read the Questions & Answers below. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries you may have.
Questions and Answers
Please see below. There is a shorter summary version followed by more detailed information.
Summary Q&A Version
Burlington Home games will be Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday nights. Other cities will choose their own Home Game night between Monday to Friday. Tryouts will start in late April with the Bandits Rep Season starting the 2nd week of May. The season will end the 1st week of July. There will be approximately 9-10 games including Playoffs. We are offering 2 prices, the Bandits REP Team ONLY is $169. If you also chose to additionally play in our Weekend House League program, the total cost for both is $299. To Register please fill in the BANDITS REP TRYOUT Form.
When are games played?
Games will be scheduled Monday through Friday. Each center hosting games could have a different home night so games could be on any of those nights. Our Burlington HOME Games are expected to be played on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights. The season will start the 2nd week of May and will end the 1st week of July just prior to the OBHF Provincial Championship Tournaments.
Is there travel?
Yes as with any Rep program there is travel when you are the visiting team. Ball Hockey schedules are very short so the number of times you travel is very limited (you will only have 4-5 away games). The distance will vary based on your opponent. You will have Home games in various Burlington Arenas.
How many games will be played?
We are still firming up with the other cities how many games will be played but it will be around 9 games including playoffs.
How many games per week are played?
The REP League will be 1 game per week. There could be a week with 2 games.
Are there Rep practices?
We currently have not planned or budgeted time for practices except for the original tryout sessions. If a team's Coach wants to have practices they can make arrangements through us to get floor time. The fee would be minimal as our floor cost is very reasonable. The cost would be approximately $5 per practice.
How much is the cost to play?
We are offering 2 packages. If you play the Weekday Rep League Team and ONLY play in the REP program, the cost is $169. If you chose to play in our Weekend Program and the REP program the cost to play BOTH is discounted to $299.
What does the cost include?
The Rep program ONLY cost ($169) includes full uniforms (jersey, shorts & socks) with Rep League and Playoff Game Play. If you do both HL and REP ($299) then you get all the benefits identified with the House League program as well.
Is there a cost to register for the Rep program tryouts?
There is no cost to Register for the Rep Tryouts. There will be a cost of $5 per Tryout Session. The tryouts will be in late April and early May.
How many and when are Tryout sessions?
Tryouts will start in late April. We have an extremely tight timeline so there will only be a couple of sessions. Coaches will be able to add players to their rosters up to the deadline.
How many players on a team?
Each team will have a set of 16 uniforms. There is no roster cap until playoff rosters need to be submitted by each center. The intent is to use this Rep Program along with the House League program to evaluate and recruit Aces Provincial team players.
How do I register?
Please fill in the attached form and email back to the office at email@example.com or fax it to 905-681-8497.
What Rep age groups will be offered?
Based on reasonable expectation, we can't floor a team in every age group. Realistically based on the size of the Provincial tournaments and feedback from other centers, we will have the most success in the Atom (tentative), Peewee and Bantam age groups.
Do I have to play House League to play Rep?
No, you don't have to play in the Weekend House League program to play for the REP Bandits. You can choose either program or both. So you can play Weekend House League, Weekday REP (if you make the team) or both. Existing and potential members are important to us as our objective is to grow the sport of Ball Hockey. We want to work with all players who are interesting in joining our organization.
Are the Rep Teams also the Aces Provincial Teams?
No, they are still separate entities as some of our Aces Players will not be able to commit to the Rep Bandits Weekday League play. We expect the Rep program will supply skilled players for the Aces Provincial teams. We are hoping this becomes are development tool.
Do you need Rep Coaches and how do I become a Coach?
Yes, we are actively needing seeking Coaches. Priority will be given to those who have the appropriate qualifications. Please fill out the HMBHL coaches Application Form and complete the Respect In Sport Certification.
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Clifton served as head coach at FCS for the past seven seasons, posting a record of 133-36 and securing five conference championships. He led the Patriots to a trio of State Championship appearances in 2012, 2013, and 2016 before winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. Clifton made notable improvements to Faith's baseball complex during his tenure, turning it into one of the premier NCIHSAA fields in the state.
His additional experience includes stints as head coach for the North Carolina State Games, the Ironhorses Summer Showcase, and American Legion Post 38, as well as assistant coaching positions at both Northern Nash and Bunn High Schools. Having logged over 20 years of experience at the high school level, Clifton has had the privilege of coaching several players that have gone to enjoy successful collegiate careers.
Off the field, the Roanoke Rapids native has served as owner and vice president of Cenplex Building Services since 2003, providing leadership and direction for 650 employees in 60 different sites across North Carolina.
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This is the first meme I've done on this blog, but it seemed like fun and I got tagged (by Larua Wardle) so I decided why not?
What is the working title of your book?
Where did the idea for the book come from?
It's going to sound a little silly, but I work with cash at my day job and sometimes when I turn my back on the customer to get out the cash I can't help but think 'Man, it'd be so easy for them to just shot me or something right now'. I'm generally not a paranoid person and doubt that will ever happen to me, but my mind tends to jump to rather horrific situations from the most mundane tasks. Not out of fear, probably out of the fact that I read/watch a lot of horror/deadly stories.
Anyway, that idea just came alive one day at work. I thought it'd be interesting to have a character that always had horrific thoughts invading her head, thus Tora Kuragawa was born. I wanted a new story to write for NaNo 2012 and the rest of the plot just flowed out after Tora got into my head.
What genre does your book fall under?
YA Paranormal Thriller/Suspense
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
This is really hard for me. I never think about actors/other people when I'm thinking about my characters… So, this question took the longest for me to figure out.
Tora Kuragawa would be a young Aoi Miyazaki (like, Virgin Snow Aoi Miyazaki):
The second main character is Delaney Gunvald and I really can't think of anyone, and after doing some searching, the only one I can think that would sort of work would be a teenager Chris Hemsworth:
Guy would be Logan Lerman, just imagine him constantly having a really bad case of bedhead and then you'd have Guy:
What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?
One sentence…? That's so hard. Here's my best go:
As a victim of an unnatural death, sixteen-year-old Tora Kurosawa is stuck in the In-Between and is forced to play the reapers' game: conquer her death and let go of her life and they'll let her crossover, fail to do so in seven days and she'll be banished to the Netherworld for an eternity.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Represented by an agency. I've always thought of going the traditional route. Not that there's anything wrong with self-publishing, it's just not for me.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
About seven days. I didn't realize until I was done how fitting that is (since Tora only has seven days to save herself). It was for NaNo2012 and I had a pretty thorough chapter-by-chapter outline so I didn't have to wonder what to do next? Now it's time to revise, revise, revise.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I would say it's like ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD / GIRL OF NIGHTMARES by Kendare Blake in the horror quality of the book and because of the Gunvald family.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Kendare Blake, I really loved her books and it inspired me to try something horror-esque. Also ASHES by Isla J Bick, which also has a lot of horror in it and just the burning desire to keep reading until the very end of that book stayed with me. Except the ending really irked me (freaking cliffhanger…). THIS IS NOT A TEST by Courtney Summers is a thriller/suspense (with zombies, which is awesome) inspired me as well. I really loved it. Summers's voice is just so there and the pace of that book was remarkable. I loved it from start to finish. I would also say POSSESS by Gretchen McNeil. I loved her voice in that book and it was probably the first YA Paranormal Thriller that I consciously read because of the genre.
Plus, the classic Stephen King (CARRIE, IT, THE SHINNING). One of my favorite horror writers.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
Tora can't control where her soul stays, if someone thinks about her hard enough she'll be pulled to them. Her parents never bother to mourn for her, but a stranger cries for her constantly. A boy that she saw right after her death, the boy that let her die. At least, that's what he (Delaney Gunvald) believes. The only other person who pulls her is her murderer, where she is forced to watch him torture other innocent girls.
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A blog about cats, dogs and all things vintage, especially fabrics and eiderdowns
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Our Half Term ...
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A busy out and about half term looks like it was enjoyable, but it was jolly cold at times I agree!ReplyDelete
Lisa x
I think OH may be right - Elvis would really suit your dog!ReplyDelete
Gosh you are very good at drawing! Hasn't it been lovely to have some sunny days in half term, even if it has been too cold to remove gloves! I don't blame you, it's been really, really cold up here too!
I feel the same about auto and manual. Sometimes through laziness I use auto and think that the photos probably turn out better than my manual ones would have, so why bother?! It's hard getting to grips with manual and so very easy to just turn the dial back to auto!
I loved your photos from the wildlife parka and they reminded me very much of one of my posts from Blackbrook, a local zoo type place, which has very similar animals, though looking back at my post I realise I didn't photograph many of them at all - there are no pelicans or lemurs featured and so many others missing!
We are so blessed to have such beauty in our world that was created for us.ReplyDelete
Sounds like a lovely week to me. Love all those photos and how lucky were you to see a kingfisher! I've seen one twice and could not believe that flash of colour.ReplyDelete
I hope that cygnet is OK, I'm surprised no one came to see it and I can't help thinking how much that poor bird must be suffering from the pain and the cold.ReplyDelete
I like your drawings very much, I can't draw to save my life and it's one the things I always wished I could do.
Oh, the poor cygnet. I hope that someone did actually go to see it and that you wasn't just being fobbed off. I can't see how it could improve by just sitting there being unable to move, poor thing. It looks like you've had a busy time over half term. I think you did really well to get any sort of photo of the kingfisher as they're so fast.ReplyDelete
I love all your photos, they are amazing. The Meerkats in particular always bring a smile to my face, they look so comical!ReplyDelete
I hope that poor cygnet managed to survive.
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Oh dear, hope the cygnet will be ok. I love your photos of all the animals and birds and their funny, inquisitive faces. Yes, Elvis would suit your dog but I also think it looks as if he is wearing one of those long Restoration style periwigs that come down over the ears and shoulders like Charles II and etc:)ReplyDelete
I wondered whether you would be down this way over half term. I love the images if the wildlife park particularly the lemur! I was also interested to see your photos along the Great Western canal - it is on my list of places to go! It did get so cold towards the end of the week - we had the week off and decided to stay in during the latter part of the week.ReplyDelete
Sarah x
What fabulous wildlife photos!ReplyDelete
Your photos are stunning. What a great week you had.ReplyDelete
Patricia x
Sounds like a very full and happy week. I'm so jealous of your lunch at River Cottage - I've always wanted to try it there. What you said about manual vs automatic - I know exactly what you mean. I find manual great for things which keep still but when I'm out and about I spend more time faffing with settings than taking photos, which rather defeats the whole point of it really!ReplyDelete
Gillian x
thattree picture with the reflection is very pretty I love your drawings also! :)ReplyDelete
Your daughter coloured them very well!


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A closeup…a preview…of the cover for When the Chickens Revolt book. It's another collaboration between Sam Kieth and myself. We went back and forth with this one a couple of times and we finished it a couple of years ago. Super crusty and abstract. Just plain filthy. The texture makes it a bitch to scan. Hopefully I'll have some time to scan and get you guys a proper pic of the entire cover real soon. Word.
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The mysteries that surround the construction of the pyramids of Egypt and South America have caused speculation that an ancient, advanced and civilized race once existed. The construction of artifacts like the Sphinx, and the pyramids of Egypt, was impossible for people to have accomplished in the period 4000-10,500 BC. and even today, the construction of these artifacts is only barely within our technological grasp. The Sphinx that stands in the sands of Egypt and which is believed to be at least 10,000 years old, is said by experts to show inexplicable signs of water erosion. Explorers have searched the mysterious network of chambers that lies beneath the Sphinx and the pyramids of the Giza plateau, hoping to find the legendary Hall of Records which is said to contain ancient knowledge of even older civilizations. Information about this repository of knowledge originates with one of the most ancient and famous of the Egytptian legends - that of Isis and Osiris, and clues have been discovered in many other ancient texts. The pyramids themselves have spawned many theories about the astronomical knowledge of the early Egyptians. Certain pyramids are said to be aligned with constellations of stars, and even Newton studied the dimensions of the pyramids, relating them to calculations of the size of the earth. Recent NASA photographs of Mars have revealed a pyramidic-like structure on it's surface which some
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From ancient history and the occasional archeological discovery, we gain tantalising glimpses of civilizations that flourished and died, tales of vast wealth, hidden treasure and impossible accomplishments, - from the Phoenicians, Sumerians, Hebrews, Mesopotamians, Egyptians and ancient Greeks - They all talk of at least one civilization with phenomenal wealth and power, special knowledge and extraordinary abilities.
This ancient culture may have undergone a catclysmic event, perhaps an earthquake or a flood, even the 'Great Flood' of Noah, causing the destruction of the civilization, or perhaps, this culture endured a slow decline over the centuries of forgotten time. They certainly have disappeared from our world altogether. One possible explanation suggested is that of continental drift, violent or gradual. Is it possible that Antarctica might have been somewhere else 10,000 years ago, with a different, more temperate, climate? Some scientists believe that the actual position of the South Pole itself may have shifted significantly in time gone by. Antartica was also once part of an ancient supercontinent, Gondwanaland, see Geophysics.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Almost done
5 comments:
- Ascension said...
Me encanta tu espantapajaros, estoy haciendo una escena en miniatura 1/12.
Es la escena de una brujita y necesito un espantapajaros, te importa que intente copiar el tuyo para mi escena?
Un trabajo genial!!!
besitos ascension
- July 24, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Tamara Dozier said...
"I love your scarecrow, I'm doing a scene in miniature 1 / 12.
It is the scene of a witch and I need a scarecrow, you mind yours to try copying my scene?
A great job!"
Thank you Ascension. If I understand correctly you are asking to copy my art for your scene. Although I can't stop anyone from making a scarecrow with a pumpkin head I do ask that you not copy my work.
- July 24, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- Sue said...
Tamara, Mr. Scarecrow is comingly along fabulously! What personality he has, even before he is painted.
- July 24, 2010 at 11:44 PM
- Ascension said...
Tamara, lo comprendo.
No te preocupes no lo voy a hacer.
Muchisimas gracias por contestarme.
Me encanta tu trabajo y volvere a visitarte para ver tus nuevos proyectos.
besitos ascension
- July 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Pam of Always Artistic said...
He is one of my favorites too, probably because I love corn! LOL I love the corn at his feet! So cute!
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- Tyler Cowen attempts to clarify the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, but fails to note that "capital" cannot be a factor of production in the Heckscher-Ohlin-Samuelson model. (He does note Leontief's empirical demonstration that the theory fails.)
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Bokamo Designs Open House!I'll be doing the open house with Steve and Terry Rhoades for the first time and I couldn't be more excited! If you've never seen Bokamo Beads at a show, you're in for a REAL treat! They have the most amazing silver and every color, shape and size of Czech bead you could possibly want! Steve makes his own fabulous Boro beads and there will be jewelry and all kinds of stuff!
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Anything not sold from my Etsy shop will be going to the show with me. As soon as I get back from the open house I'm off for Colorado. It's going to be a big driving week for me! In the meantime this week I'll be busy getting ready for the show, taking the kids to swimming lessons and taking care of 9 baby tree frogs!
They are so small and cute I can't stand it. Don't worry--we're taking REALLY good care of them. I've figured out how to get the live crickets in the cage without touching them so all is good with that! :-)
It'll be fun watching them grow. We may have to give some away though, the buying of crickets every other day is getting tedious and expensive! More updates (and better pictures!) on the frogs later.
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not planed. TV Show was canceled.
Undergrads is about 4 high school friends, Nitz, Cal, Rocko and Gimpy who are all going to different colleges. They usually go to Nitz's room and talk.
Nitz is a typical high school person. Cal is a ladies man. Rocko is a alcoholic bully who lives in a frat house where nobody likes him. Gimpy is a shut-in who never leaves his dorm.
Undergrads currently airs on Teletoon in Canada, but they are all reruns. Pete Williams is trying to revive the show, but so far to no success. You can add him to your myspace (check in the links section).
Undergrads also aired on Comedy Central and MTV, but both had times that were not popular, which probably added up to the reasons why it got canceled.
Every episode of Undergrads featured a different credits song that somewhat matches the theme of the episode. This did not count for the opening theme though. The opening theme was sung by Good Charlotte. The opening theme was a mix of one of their songs and original lyrics. The first part of the song is from The Clique. I will post up the lyrics to the song in a bit.
Pete William's did almost everything on the show from Writer for all the episodes to Director to some eps, not to mention a lot of the voices. He also has a myspace, which he asks for you to add him to help save the show. Although the show probably wont come back, but it's worth a try. Help save undergrads!
This show was Pete William's first show, which he (ironically) dropped out of college to do. The show was unique and funny, but often risque. Issues inside include relationships, friendships and forgiveness. I highly recommend this show to anyone who is in a bad mood or just whenever.
Teletoon and Decode have tried numerous times to revive the show, but MTV does not want to completely sell the rights to the show. That is the same exact reason why Clone High was not revived by TeleToon either. Damn MTV.
Since mid-July 2006, Pete Williams has urged people to send suggestions to Comedy Central and Adult Swim to get them to partnet up with Teletoon to help produce a second season. Premade suggestions or on the blog on his myspace and includes a link to send it to them.
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MTV's Undergrads
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text: Amina Mohammed Umer is a beneficiary of the Amuli II Irrigation Based Development Project in Afar, Ethiopia. The project is helping improve people's access to sustainable food sources through the construction of irrigation infrastructure. Amina has been allocated her own plot of land that is irrigated by a newly constructed canal. She says that before the project, she and her children only ate milk and bread, but now they are able to produce their own grain, pulses and vegetables. When asked if she has seen any changes in the health of her children, she giggles and says, "Before they were skinny and now they are chubby."


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Brothers and sisters: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. Romans 8:18
Did Paul take Economics 101?
It seems.
He compares our present sufferings with our future glory and he goes with this equation:
Future Glory >>>>>>>>>>>> Present Sufferings.
Further explanation will be that the cost of present suffering is nil when it is put side by side with the cost of the glory that we will behold.
And since we are in Economics, which is about incentives, the incentive to stick it out with Jesus when we experience sufferings is worth given that present sufferings are temporary while the future glory is eternal, it will never end.
Jesus explained as Matthews penned, "But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away." Matthew 13:21. Jesus predicted that some seeds among us will fall away when tribulations, persecutions, suffering, or difficulties come. This follower will give up. He will bow out of the race. Maybe he thought that the present sufferings are worth more than the heavenly glory.
This man almost fell away. He is a young college graduate who decided to commit the upcoming two years doing unpaid missionary work among college students. His family was not well to do having other seven siblings, a father who maintains a small business in a local city market and a mother who stays at home. Still, the parents allowed him to do God's work. A few months after doing evangelization in campuses, leading prayer meetings and conducting retreats. his father suffered a massive heart stroke. There was no medical insurance to lean on, if he was working secular now, he can alleviate most of the heavy expenses. Thus, he questioned the wisdom of his decision, he questioned God.
God answered with the verse above. The glory to be revealed by the heavenly Father was significantly worth more than the suffering the family was having. So, he remained firm by God's grace. He stuck it out with Jesus until now. He did not fall away.
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If you want to improve tomorrow, you will have to ask right questions to yourself today.
Self-introspection or self-reflection is the key to all personal development. People inclined to think that they will have to read right self-help books or attend seminars. But actually, personal development can happen anywhere, anytime and in any moment.
There may be few things that might be holding back. To get to the root of the problem, you will have to ask right questions to yourself.
Many go for self-reflection at end of the year or month or week. To look back how things went, analyzing, what worked and what did not. Above all what one has to improve upon in next year or month or weeks, so on continue growing? That helps to become a better a person tomorrow.
Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself, at the end of a year or month or week. It will prompt you to think about how you can continue to improve.
- What were you doing a year ago?
Though it may seem absurd question it helps to look at the thing in better perceptive. Your answer can be something like. A year ago, I was living in Delhi. Doing 9 to 5 job. Unsure of the future. Today I am living in Mumbai. Working with fast-moving people. (And things like that).
- Do you enjoy how you have been spending your time?
Do you enjoy your day to day work? No amount of money or external rewards will make you feel more satisfied and fulfilled.
On looking back do you feel like a burden? Then you would like to offload your burden in coming year or month or week.
- With who would like to spend most of your time?
Your friends or people with whom you spend most of the time rub on you.
Are you spending time with people who enrich your life or are a drag on you? That is are people asking from you more and giving you less. Segregate these people and spend more time that enriches your work and life. This will help you to be a better person tomorrow.
- How is your money spending?
Money is the thing that motivates you. It helps you do those things that you want in life.
The old age saying "money saved is money earned" which is very true even today. Many people see only the earning part and neglect the saving part.
Go through your accounts to see how your spending habits are. If you can control those impulses of spending money, you can become a better person tomorrow.
- Five points that can balance your life
a) Career: What you do to earn your living? Do you wish to change?
b) Fulfillment: Are you connected with yourself and ground realities?
c) Community: Are you surrounded with people, those who enhance and inspire your interest, learning, etc.
d) Personal health: What you eat, how you do exercise, fitness etc?
e) Relationships: Family, close friends, casual people.
These five points should be checked on regular basis. Maybe you are spending too much time with family and friends and neglecting work. Or you are so busy in work that you are neglecting family and friends. Do ponder how much time you are spending. You have to balance all the five points so about become a better person tomorrow.


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I would like to take exception to the topic and the quote in [Scott] Olson's article in the Sept. 21 IBJ regarding the de-watering system planned for the new Marriott Hotel.
The idea of taking perfectly good water and dumping into the White River is a colossally dumb idea on several points:
• It is shortsighted in that it is taking perfectly good drinking water and wasting it, in light of increasing water shortages nationally and in light of the city of Indianapolis' alternative water supply, Geist and Eagle Creek reservoirs, [being] polluted to the extent that swimming is not advised.
• Has there been an environmental study showing the long-term impact of lowering the water table to the wells around 16th Street, now used as a source of water, particularly in light of Mayor Ballard's recent concern about the need for increasing water for an increased Indianapolis population?
• There are opinions from people wiser than me that say lowering the water table will cause adjacent rivers to dry up. What then will be the effect on sewage flow from the Southport Road Sewage Treatment Plant, which already reports there are times when there is more sewage flow than water flow in White River?
I don't necessarily buy the accuracy of the quote in your article, "The water was going to the river anyway." Lowering the water table, as indicated by cities around the country facing water shortages, is not that simplistic. Coming from an engineer, responsible for the public well-being, [that] was irresponsible in the extreme. Done by a firm who touts themselves as being green-oriented is hypocritical as well.
I showed this article to fellow board members of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association in the New Mexico/Arizona /Texas/Southern California part of the country and they think such a practice of wasting perfectly good water is crazy bordering on criminal.
Citizens of Indianapolis and public officials should be protesting this waste of a public resource.
E.W. Bob Boulware
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Yesterday, stock markets continued to decline amid general sentiment deterioration and the return of consolidation mood. The banking sector in Europe has suffered the most and was in the forefront of decline. US indexes reacted negatively to Trump's migration ban. Political factors increasingly affect the mood of the markets, and investors are more inclined to the conservative and expectant position. It seems to us that the US markets aren't think about gaining. They want to maintain their current positions. Most Asian markets are closed in observance of the Lunar New Year. The Japanese central bank left interest rates unchanged and expressed confidence that the inflation target is achievable without additional support.
Today, European stock markets moved to partially win back yesterday's losses amid positive economic statistics and corporate reports. The banking sector in Europe remains weak in anticipation of the Fed's two-day meeting results.
Retail sales volume in Germany fell to -0.9% in December, compared to the previous month, while expected growth of 0.6%.
Consumer spending in France fell by 0.8% in December from the previous month, while expected growth of 0.2%.
Consumer prices index in France dropped by -0.2% in December, compared to the previous month, while drop by -0.5% was expected.
The harmonized index of consumer prices in France, dropped by -0.2% in December, compared to the previous month, while drop by -0.5% was expected.
The consumer price index in Spain fell by 0.5% in January compared to the previous month, while fall by -1.1% was expected.
The harmonized index of consumer prices in Spain fell by 0.9% in January, compared to the previous month.
The number of unemployed in Germany in January fell by 26,000, while the forecast was 5000.
The unemployment rate in Germany amounted to 5.9% in January, the forecast was 6.0%.
US indices futures traded in the red today. Consumer spending in the US rose in December, due to the growth in car sales and increased utility costs. At the same time, wage growth points on the robust domestic demand, which can stimulate economic growth in early 2017.
The gradual decline of the oil market continues. Players try to keep Brent oil futures above $ 55 per barrel. However, the risks of decline in the area of the medium-term channel are high ($ 54- $ 53.50). The oil market has traditionally focused on weekly inventories data this week.
Market sentiment in global markets remains restrained - investors take a wait-and-see position. US political and foreign policy factors continue to influence the market picture. The two-day Fed meeting begins today, the general expectation is that the US central bank will leave interest rates unchanged. This means that investors focus on the Fed's comments on the future policies and plans for further stimulus. We can expect some verbal support from the Fed chairman. The global regulators' action and Trump's policy remain an important factor for global markets.


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text: Reception Thursday for Crystal Weller "Essence of Vitality" is the title of Crystal Weller's senior art exhibition, which opens Monday and runs through July 31. The show features work created during her time at Northern State University. It's on display in the President's Gallery located in the second floor of Spafford Hall. There will be an artist's reception in the gallery on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. The reception is free and the public is welcome to join. Weller's exhibition will include many of her paintings and drawings as well as printmaking and photography. "I chose 'Essence of Vitality' because all of the subject matter that will be represented in my show deals with life and the living being, from the human figure to the much smaller, but not lesser, aspect of life such as the flower," said Weller. Weller, a 2004 graduate of Aberdeen Central, is the daughter of Scott and Jacqueline Weller of Aberdeen. She will graduate in May with a bachelor's in fine arts with an emphasis in painting and drawing. "She chose NSU for a variety of reasons including location, scholarship opportunities and the high reputation of the art and music faculty," says Northern. While a student at NSU, Weller received many honors, including a third-place finish in the national Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Creative Patriotic contest, the Friends of the Arts award for Outstanding Support of the Arts by a Student, induction into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, being included on the 4.0 Dean's List, being selected as principal violinist for the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony, being chosen to be a new student orientation leader, being a member of the Order of the Maroon and Gold, and being chosen by her peers as a Gypsy Day Royalty Candidate in 2007. She was also an active member of the NSU Highlights Dance Team. "Crystal is an outstanding student. Her recent works in painting and drawing demonstrate a remarkable sense of aesthetics, craft and insightful content," said NSU professor of art Pete Kilian. "I expect we will hear more from her (and about her) in years to come." Weller plans on continuing with her artwork and hopes to earn her master's of fine arts degree, and plans to someday open a gallery of her own.


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Keita, Maghan. "Boswell Amendment." Encyclopedia of African-American Civil Rights From Emancipation to the Present, p. 63. Edited by Charles D. Lowery and John F. Marszalek. New York: Greenwood Press, 1992.
Brief article on the origin, purpose, and results of amendment.
Lawson, Steven F. Black Ballots: Voting Rights in the South, 1944-1969. New York: Columbia University Press, 1976.
An excellent source for discussion of efforts by Southern blacks, in general, to secure voting rights, and the fight of Alabama blacks against the Boswell Amendment, in particular.
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I have a somewhat similar chair that has been in line to be recovered for some time now. This chair might just be the inspiration I needed. Painted white, flax linen, coral or blue piping. Yums.
And now for the funny story...
The other night, Mattie Gray was looking out of the sunroom window while we were saying good-bye to the boys. Somehow she became tangled in the cord of the Roman shade and managed to pull this chair across the room. Then another chair joined the pile on.
This is what it looked like by the time she came out of the sunroom as if being chased by a monster. Crazy dog. Anyway, my question to you is, wouldn't that chair (the brown one) look great painted white with linen fabric and contrast trim. Can't you picture it? Yes you can girl, yes you can ;)
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See that clump of jumbled strips on the upper right of that photo? That's what's left to do. I didn't think to use my camera before I started, but picture that mass over a foot deep and covering my entire cutting table. Most of it is cleared - now I just pull out a strip or two and put it away every time I go near my rotary cutter, and eventually it'll be done. At least, it'll be done for a brief moment before I start messing it up again.
So, to celebrate, I tackled a little sewing with a clear(er) conscience. Some centennial stars got laid out
And there was a bit of glitter.
Because what's a celebration without glitter?