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The Emperor Maurice and His Historian: Theophylact Simocatta on Persian and Balkan Warfare
Clarendon Press, 1988 - 388 σελίδες
Theophylact Simocatta, the last historian of classical antiquity, has in the past deterred investigators by the idiosyncrasies of his style. Through examination of Theophylact's narrative, and collation with other available evidence, Dr Whitby has unpicked the obscurities, biases, and errorsto clear the way for a more accurate appreciation of the events of the reign of Emperor Maurice (582-602). Maurice's reign witnessed great struggles as the Romans attempted to defend their traditional frontiers on the Danube and in Mesopotamia and Armenia. In both areas, Maurice achieved great successes: in the Balkans, migrations of Slavs and invasions by Avars were held in check, if not completelyhalted; and in the east the emperor reinstated Khusro II, the legitimate Persian king, and attempted to forge a long-term peace. These events are important both in the historical geography of the Balkans and eastern frontier, and for understanding the fate of the post-Justinian Roman Empire. Whitbyreveals the History as a work worthy of serious study in its own right as a product of the last flowering of classical Greek literature in antiquity.
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CSTA – VA 2014 Lets do the Numbers March 31, 2014Posted by rdovi in Conference, Meetings, Uncategorized.
This year's theme is Lets do the Numbers. We have seen tremendous growth in computer science education in Virginia this year.
- Keynote: Andreas Addison
- Video is Here
- Andreas is a Civic Innovator in the City of Richmond. He works with open data and civic engagement. This presentation covered public data, coding and how the two help build civic engagement.
- Chicago Snow Plow Tracker
- Pat Phillips – Mobilize Data Workshop
- Resources Here
- We were so lucky to have Pat here to present. The materials have a wealth of resources for you to use in the classroom.
- APCS new Labs
- Lester Wainwright –Collegeboard site on new Labs
- CS Principles – Rebecca Dovi
- All info @ CS Principles: http://www.csprinciples.org/
- Resources from Chris Mayfield's class
- Resources form Rebecca Dovi's class
- Textbooks – General List – Computer Science: An Overview by J. Glenn Brookshear is especially useful
- Robot Play Date – Eileen Malick
- New Non-profit supporting CS Education – codeVA
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Shri Sai Baba's life and teachings are well documented
in Sai Satcharitra by Shri Hemadpant in Marathi which
was personally blessed by Shri Sai Baba. Shri Hemadpant
got Shri Sai Baba's blessings in 1910 to write this
work. Said Shri Sai Baba "Let him make a collection
of stories and experiences, keep notes and memos; I
will help him. He is only an outward instrument." Subsequently
SaiSatcharitra has been translated into a number of
different languages. The one in English is called Shri
Sai Satcharitra by Shri Nagesh Vasudev Gunaji. As an
introduction this is a short summary on the life of
Shri Sai Baba.
Chandbhai, the headman of a village called Dhoopkhede
(in Aurangabad, India), once lost his horse and was
looking for it. Suddenly he heard a voice say "You look
tired. Come here and rest a while". He turned around
and saw a young Fakir (Baba). The fakir smiled at him
and said "What are you looking for in this jungle, Chandbhai".
This surprised Chandbhai and he wondered how the fakir
knew his name. Slowly, he said "I have lost my horse.
I have looked for it everywhere, but cannot seem to
find it". The fakir told him to look behind a clump
of trees.
He healed people's diseases, provided moral and material
comfort to his Devotees. Baba helped bring Unity and
Harmony between all communities. He said that God is
one, but called by different names. One day a rich millionaire
named Booty came to Sai Baba and said he was going to
construct a stone building for Shri Krishna. Baba helped
him plan the building. Before the building was completed
Baba fell very ill.
On the 15th of October 1918, he breathed his last. His
last wish was to be buried in Booty's building. Booty's
stone building came to be known as Samadhi Mandir. Shri
Sai Baba was buried here and a beautiful shrine was
built over it. To this day, people flock to Shirdi to
pay homage to Shri Sai Baba.
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Till next time
Saturday, January 9, 2016
This is going to be a good year...
Till next time
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Happy New Year to you, too!ReplyDelete
Hello Sharon, With one of those puppies it's going to be a great year. Besides, you need a friend to take you for a stroll along the beach. Happy New Year. ox, GinaReplyDelete
I totally relate to your comment about wanting to learn photography---it's my weakest link. I took a short class with 8 others and it was disappointing...but I blame the fact that I was the only student with a dslr Sony camera. Everyone else had a Nikon or Canon and the photographer who taught the class seemed to be uncertain on how to instruct me with the Sony settings. I must learn to take better pictures. It makes such a difference.
As always, fun post. You are a favorite stop in by blog reading! Best 2016 to you and your sweet family.
Hi Sharon, I teach small personalised photography courses (no more than 4 people) and I've had great feedback from the people I've taught. I'm based in the Southern suburbs of Cape Town. In 4 lessons you'll be up and running. Drop me an email email@example.com and we can chat about course dates. Cheers SteffReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Brings a smile every time....hope that 2016 brings everything you wish for!!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year Sharon! And you can do this! I was determined to only have my images on my blog from the beginning. If you have a moment, pop over and take a look at the difference between then and now - it is taking forever but I am getting there.ReplyDelete
I would seriously recommend working in automatic first while you get the hang of your new camera and lenses. Let the camera do the work for you and then, once you feel really comfortable, start playing around with aperture and ISOs. Just take a ton of stuff because you can put it all in the bin if need be - that is the glory of digital! And good luck with your class - that is going to be fantastic. I am lucky in that I just happen to have a professional photographer for my honey but I know that is the exception to the rule! ;)
Sharon, I LOVE the Champagne button! What a fun thing to have on the wall near the bar, hmm? Sweet beagles...we have one. My parents always had one when I was a little girl, and now we have a rescue who is the apple of hubby's eye. I also love taking pictures, but they do not become works of art as you will produce. Steff's invitation sounds like it's right up your alley.... good idea to have someone help you...makes a big difference. Although, online websites can also give you some ideas because they might put a different spin on things that are easier to understand. I've seen some websites which were like trying to read a chemistry book! When you read something, then have someone next to you to show you what they mean, it really helps a lot. Then of course, practice, practice, practice. Using auto settings are always the way to go, but for the fancy stuff, learning f-stops, etc. can add so much more to your repertoire if you want to go manual. Hope you find a good subject for your brother in law's paintings. Perhaps his children doing something they love ? Does he have a hobby or collection that you could single out ? You'll certainly come up with the perfect thing! Share with us your photos and paintings and little beagle excursions! Hugs and happy new year from Texas!ReplyDelete
What a great post!!! You are already great a photography I can't wait to see what the New Year brings!!! Have a wonderful week!!! xo Leslie SinclairReplyDelete
How exciting! You will be great at photography with your new camera - I can tell by the way you speak of your goals. They come from the heart and that is the most important step. I will look forward to following your future posts and hearing of your progress!ReplyDelete


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Policies/Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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Asylum seekers and refugees
Australia has not done well at handling asylum seekers in recent years. Previous policy changes contributed to a surge of boat arrivals which led to more than a thousand deaths at sea and overwhelmed processing capacity, leading to indefinite detention for tens of thousands[1][2] More recently, policy towards asylum seekers has swung the other direction, becoming so harsh that the lives of those imprisoned have been destroyed in the name of creating a "deterrence" for others.
A more balanced and humane approach ultimately requires a regional solution. We believe efforts should begin at once to set up a single regional asylum seeker 'queue'. Asylum seekers arriving anywhere in the region should be subject to a single processing system overseen by an independent body with all participating nations accepting a share of approved refugees. The existence of a common regional queue would remove specific incentives to travel to Australia, reducing drowning and deterring backdoor economic migration. A regional approach would encourage information pooling to improve document and identity checking, and a transparent allocation process to reduce disputes between nations. The creation of a new system of oversight would allow for a best practice approach built from the ground up, with a humane appeals process and a means for swift and safe return of arrivals deemed not to be asylum seekers.
Such a scheme would require funding, leadership, and specific incentives provided by Australia to encourage sign-up. However, Australia currently spends over $1 billion per year on detention facilities,[3] and redirection of these funds will free up significant resources. Nations such as Indonesia would have strong incentives to sign up, both to receive incentives, and to obtain help with settling their large backlog of asylum seekers. As participating countries would be required to sign the UN Refugee Convention, funding and aid from Australia could become a mechanism for improving region-wide standards in asylum seeker handling.
Asylum seeking is lawful, and processing should not last longer than the minimum time-frame necessary to assess claims and conduct health and security checks. Approved asylum seekers can be brought into the community, provided with support and training, and settled in areas where jobs remain persistently vacant (the National Farmers Federation estimates around 96,000 jobs are unfilled in regional areas).[4]
The Pirate Party believes it is past time that our response to the plight of vulnerable people embodied our best qualities instead of our worst.
Pirate Party Australia advocates the following reforms:
Set up a single regional asylum seeker "queue" comprising willing refugee convention signatory countries
- Australia to offer funding and leadership.
- All countries take a share of asylum seekers according to a transparent allocation process.
- A single process will provide common housing, education, treatment and assessment for all asylum seekers who arrive in any participating country.
- Assessments, health & security checks to be conducted in common, agreed places.
- Process to be overseen by UNHCR or by an independent, expert organisation.
- Assessment of backlogged claims to be fast-tracked.
- Families should be kept together, and asylum seekers may submit preferences on a destination nation.
- Preferences may be taken into account, but final decisions to be made by the overseeing body in line with agreed quotas.
- Nations to pool information to assist with document and identity checking.
- Processing will follow all relevant international law and treaties.
Change immigration and asylum seeker processes regarding claims of gender, sex and orientation based oppression
- Implement Kaleidoscope Australia's Guide to Best Practice in Determining Applications for Refugee Status Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Grounds:[5]
- Provide training for immigration on gender, sex and orientation variations context, including privacy needs and processes.
- Inform asylum seekers of the need to state the basis of their claim early, even if that does not mean they are required to substantiate it at that time.
- Assign advocates that speak the asylum seekers' languages.
- Implement protocols and processes for managing privacy, including not making it obvious that additional privacy measures are being taken in specific cases.
- Only use medical professionals to establish the truth of claimed personal conditions. Regular customs officers are not qualified for this.
Release refugees accepted into Australia into the community
- Successful asylum seekers assigned to Australia to be brought safely as refugees (by plane or naval vessel).
- Conditions of release should include reporting requirements and continued availability for processing.
- Peer-driven community training and social services will help refugees understand their legal rights, build social networks, and overcome disadvantage (language barriers, skills, trauma, etc).
- Refugees to be provided with a basic income, a right to work, and a pathway to citizenship.
- Savings from closing offshore detention centres to be redirected in order to provide:
- Incentives for regional nations to sign the refugee convention and engage with the plan.
- Resources to speed processing times, develop humane processing practices, and improve support services in destination countries.
- ↑ Refugee Council of Australia, "Submissions to Joint Parlimentary Committee on Human Rights Examination of the Migration (Regional Processing) Package of Legislation", Sections 1.7, 1.8, 2.2, 2.3, April 2013, http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/sub/1304-EP.pdf
- ↑ Parliamentary Library, "Immigration detention in Australia", 20 March 2013, http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/BN/2012-2013/Detention#_Toc351535446
- ↑ Burnside, Julian, "Four steps to more humane refugee processing", 23 November 2012, http://theconversation.com/four-steps-to-more-humane-refugee-processing-10945 (Accessed June 27 2013)
- ↑ Beeby, "Labour shortage costing farmers $150m a year", January 6, 2012, http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/labour-shortage-costing-farmers-150m-a-year-20120105-1pmvz.html (Accessed June 27 2013)
- ↑ http://www.kaleidoscopeaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Best-Practice-Guide-22nd-June-2015.pdf Kaleidoscope Australia - Best Practices Guide


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Banks votes to restore U.S. military readiness
Monday, November 20, 2017 8:14 AM
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted Tuesday, Nov. 14, in favor of the Conference Report for the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (ND-AA).
The legislation, which passed 356 to 70, will restore military readiness, address threats and promote effective investments to rebuild the military.
During debate on the legislation, Banks spoke in support of the bill.
"As the most recently deployed veteran serving in Congress, I know the national security challenges facing our country," he said. "While these challenges are not easily solved, this legislation represents a significant step forward."
The legislation's nearly $700 billion topline will provide the largest pay raise for troops in eight years, increase the size of every branch of the military and increase funding for military facilities and implement new oversight tools, including implementing the Defense Department's first financial audit.
The House passed its version of the NDAA earlier this summer. A joint House/Senate Conference Committee reconciled the differences between the two bills and drafted the final bill voted on by the House. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.


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We've all seen the Facebook and Instagram posts celebrating the exciting new car, job, or recent weekend trip. Don't forget to add the #blessed humility-check before you click post. After all, you wouldn't want to sound like you're bragging, right? We've all been guilty of the 'humble brag' in one way or another. Today, social media has made it almost too easy to compare the successes of others and 'humble brag' about the blessings in our life. In the process, we've lost sight of what God originally meant by the term 'blessing.'
When we chose to follow God's call in our lives, blessings will follow. Think about it. The ultimate calling in life is to follow Jesus. It makes us right with God. We are forgiven of all our sins and receive victory over death. The call to follow Jesus leads to an abundant and meaningful life. That leads to greater blessings.
If you've said "yes" to Jesus, you've already been blessed over and above anything you could ever deserve. But remember, God blesses us to be a blessing. Blessings aren't to hoard, but to share.
If we've been forgiven much by God, we need to generously forgive others. If we've been given much, we need to give generously to others in need. The next time you're feeling #blessed, ask God how can you use that particular blessing to become a blessing to others.


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Gaetano Gasparri's libretto is full of two-way jokes and it was censored mostly because of the duet between Ernestina and Buralicchio of the second act. The young Ernestina pretends to be seducing Buralicchio, who is horrified because he believed her to be his fiancé and now knows she is a castrato in disguise. He even reports her with the accusation of deserting military service. This opera is full of virtuosos and romantic pieces and overwhelming for the musical creativity and the many ensemble passages, which, together with a persistent rhythm, gained Rossini the nickname Tedeschino.
Synopsis L'Equivoco Stravagante
Ermanno, a boy of humble origins, is in love with Ernestina, the daughter of Gamberotto, a farmer recently become rich. The boy doesn't know how to reach her, so he comes up with the idea of getting hired by the father to be her tutor, thanks to the help of Gamberotto's domestics, Frontino and Rosalia. Ermanno's love is opposed by the former fiancé of the girl, Buralicchio, a rich and dull man to whom Ernestina is promised. Ernestina doesn't reject the fiancé but can't deny feelings for Ermanno. When Buralicchio senses Ernestina's attention for the tutor, he complains to Gamberotto, who scolds him and forces him to ask for forgiveness to his daughter. Buralicchio tries to gain Ernestina's attentions back and when Ermanno sees them together, runs away and pretends to kill himself. Ernestina's prompt reaction infuriates her father and the fiancé, who throw Ermanno out of the house.
Frontino, with Rosalia's help, plots to help Ermanno out and convince Buralicchio not to marry the girl. They write a fake letter where they confess that Ernestina is in fact Ernesto, the castrato son of Gamberotto, who's been hidden in the house as a girl to avoid the military service. Offended, Buralicchio decides to take revenge and reports Ernestina to the military authorities, which arrive at the house to arrest the girl. Ermanno is determined to get his love out of prison and manages to sneak in and give her a uniform, which will help her run away without being noticed. When the two lovers arrive at the house, Buralicchio is about to flee. Frontino then decides to put an end to the misunderstanding and explains the events. Ermanno and Ernestina receive the blessing to get married and Buralicchio admits defeat and declares not to be interested in the girl anymore after the shame he's experienced.


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CARTHAGE MUST BE DESTROYED: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilisation
by Richard Miles
by Richard Miles
The outcome of the three wars fought between Rome and Tunisian Carthage (264-146 BC) was to stamp the domination of Rome on the western Mediterranean, and eventually the known world, for 700 years.
The first (264-241 BC) was fought over Sicily. The Roman victory left Carthage saddled with a massive indemnity, which the powerful Barca family—as in Barcelona—paid off by establishing their own, virtually private, fiefdom in silver-rich Spain (6.7 million tons of mainly silver slag remain from ancient operations at Rio Tinto).
In 218 BC Hannibal Barca crossed the Alps into Italy with his elephants, seasoned army and innovative brand of generalship, almost bringing Rome to its knees. But with inconsistent support from a Carthage divided by the Barca family's proud autonomy, he was defeated in 202 BC by sheer Roman determination and Scipio's intelligent adoption of his tactics.
delenda est Carthago, intoned the elder Cato at the end of every speech to the Senate from then on, and Rome finally agreed. In 146 BC, despite heroic defence, Carthage was fired, and Tunisia became a Roman province. But as it burned, Scipio (another one), reflecting on the fate of great powers, quoted Homer, foreseeing in Carthage the eventual fate of Rome.
Carthage in fact rose again. Harbours on the dangerous North African lee shore were few and far between, and in 29 BC the first emperor Augustus decided to rebuild it. It became a great Roman city. But just to make sure the ghost of old Carthage did not return, the Romans sliced off the whole of the top, tipping it down the hillside, to create a huge base for their 'new city'. No half measures with Romans.
Richard Miles, fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, tells this story with tremendous élan, combining the best of modern scholarship with narrative pace and energy. It is a superb achievement, a model for all such endeavours. He is even better on the little-known background to this tale.
To wind back a thousand years, it is striking that, with so many Great Powers then astride the Near East, small coastal towns like Tyre and Sidon (Canaanites in the Bible, now Lebanese) seemed to flourish. Miles shows it was all down to the sea.
For example, it was to Hiram, king of Tyre, that Solomon went (c. 960 BC?) to bring him the cedars of Lebanon; it was through Hiram that Solomon got his hand on the exotic, foreign treasures whose exchange smoothed the path to friendly local relationships. The reason was that, for operations vital to land-based powers, only the coastal Canaanites had the latest, cutting-edge technology and skills to do the job: large, sea-worthy merchant ships, able to trawl their immediate world for goods of all sorts that only trade, not conquest, could provide.
But Great Powers did demand tribute for independence, and from 900 BC, under pressure from Assyrians, Tyrians began to expand their search for metals even further, as far as Spain and possibly even tin-rich Britain. The greatest legacy of this expansion was the colony they established in North Africa opposite Sicily: Qart-Hadasht, 'New City'. Romans latinised it to Carthago.
This expansion had a profound effect on the 'shape' of the whole Mediterranean, commercial competition mingling peoples and cultures as never before. In particular, it brought Tyrians into contact with Greeks, who called them Phoinikes (our 'Phoenicians')—probably because Greek phoinix means 'purple, crimson', and the Phoenicians were famed for the exotic purple dye they produced from shellfish (the pile of discarded shells at Sidon is c. 130' high!). And Greeks could be a little sniffy about people they characterised as shifty traders, a reputation that dogged the Phoenicians from then on. Meanwhile, Romans turned Greek Phoinikes into Latin Punici.
This fascinating story is of critical importance in understanding the 'Punic' wars. The point is that the Carthaginians were not upstart barbarians trying their luck against those nice Romans. The two peoples had been wheeling and dealing in the western Mediterranean for hundreds of years; indeed, as early as 509 BC, Carthage had acknowledged Rome's growing importance by signing a bilateral trading agreement with them.
Further, it puts in context Rome's extraordinary achievement in defeating this great ancient power. The first Punic war was fought largely at sea, which Phoenicians had ruled for a thousand years. Rome built their first proper navy of 120 warships in sixty days (!), practised rowing on mock-up benches on land, and beat them. In the second Punic war Hannibal boasted of destroying 400 towns and killing 300,000 Italians. He lost. The Romans simply never gave up. Italy was their land, given them by their gods. The greater the crisis, the more ruthless their response.
Miles has much of interest to say about the propaganda war, Hannibal in particular associating himself with Heracles, in Greek myth the tamer and civiliser of the known world. He certainly met his match in Roman Hercules, but for all the accusations levelled against Carthaginians for their 'bad faith', he was still grudgingly admired as the 'whetstone of Rome': the man who kept them sharp.


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Last year was one of the most dangerous in history for pedestrians. This was especially true in Georgia, which was one of just five states where more than 100 pedestrians died over the course of the year. The Governors' Highway Safety Association reported that the increase in pedestrian accident deaths from 2015 to 2016 was the largest year-to-year increase since record-keeping began, so obviously this was very bad news for walkers.
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Find out the health benefits of eating tomatoes...
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Top 6 reasons for eating tomatoes
Reduces Cholesterol
It protects the heart since lycopene that is present in tomatoes reduces lipid oxidation. Therefore, it influences a protective reaction from cardiovascular diseases. The usual intake of tomatoes has proved to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol. The lipids present here are the main reasons for cardiovascular diseases that leads to fat deposition in the blood vessels.
Skin and Hair benefits
Our skin and hair end go through lot of pollution. Including tomatoes in your diet can actually help you to fight the dust your skin goes through. The lycopene, is used for facial cleansers as well and you may also peel the tomatoes to use it as a face mask. It cleanses the pores affected and gives your skin a glow. The Vitamin A present in tomatoes safeguards your hair from damages too.
Tomatoes are the most capable source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. These two components help your body to eliminate the harmful free radicals in blood. However, in order to absorb Vitamin C into the body, a tomato has to be eaten raw or you may even gulp the juice of it.
Healthy bones
Tomatoes contain vitamin K that plays an important role in clotting blood and even maintaining strong bones. Research found that vitamin K deficiency is connected to a higher extensiveness of hand and knee osteoarthritis.
Fights Cancer
Tomatoes have cancer fighting agents. Lycopene it is that decreases the possibilities of various cancers like prostate, cervical, stomach, mouth, throat, pharynx, esophagus, colon, rectal and ovarian. The antioxidants present in this food, vitamins A and C fight of the free radicals that causes cell damage.
Reduces risk of kidney and gall bladder stones
Tomatoes work as a disinfectant to guard your body from diarrhea and help in reducing the chances of kidney stones and gall bladder stones in a long run. They also reduce the chances of (lower) urinary tract symptoms.


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Don't remember exactly but it was longer ago than that. I really don't know how it is being interpreted for possums.
Even though both names are unofficial generally opossum is accepted to mean any new world opossum while possum refers to the Australian type. Though in reality a lot of us call them all possums cuz we're lazy like that. So maybe Sands was kind of skirting the law by using 'possum instead of opossum but it's possible they never cared about that like they did foxes.
I had heard some rumors that they had planned to reinterpret this year to foxes meaning only native again but never saw any proof of it. Even if an official did say so it would be a dangerous "game" as without something in writing they can continue to change their mind on interpretation as the wind blows.
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I think a lawsuit would be viable in this case and could protect owners. That being said if someone pushed hard it might make them crack down harder on legislation. But I would like to see their definitions clarified at least since it is so open to their interpretation.
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Re: Texas and furbearers
What do you mean "crack down harder on legislation"? Do you mean pass new legislation banning all foxes and opossums? I'm inclined to doubt it. If Texas hasn't banned bats out of rabies concerns, they're not going to ban fennecs and STOs.
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I don't know how many times in my life I have heard my friends say after I tell them what I sold at my yard sale, or on eBay "oh I wish I would have known you were going to sell that, I would have bought it".
So one day when I was getting ready for an upcoming Craigslist clear out weekend, I decided to first take all the photos I had taken of the items and create virtual yard sale on Facebook.
How I created A Virtual Yard Sale On Facebook
1. I created an album labeled Things Headed to Craigslist. My current album is labeled Virtual Yard Sale
2. I listed under each photo a description of the item, including condition, measurements, age, brand, size and price.
3. I gave my Facebook friends a one week first dibs time frame before I then listed the articles on Craigslist.
4. I shared the album just once a day, at various different times of the day, so as to catch the early risers, the afternoon baby is napping time for a break readers, and the night owls.
5. Each day I showed a different picture as its album cover each time. Each time I posted it I talked about the item on the cover in the comment box above the shared post.
By the time the week was over around half of the items were sold.
The benefits of selling on your Facebook home page is that you know these people in real life so there are no worries about stranger danger. Also you probably tend to run into them in real life through out your week so arranging pick up is much easier.
The drawbacks of selling on your Facebook home page is some people on Facebook do get irritated by selling posts. So do keep your selling photos to one album, and don't share it more than once a day. Also, don't create a different album every week, of the year. I would suggest listing on your Facebook just a few times throughout the year.
The last drawback is that haggling with friends can be awkward. So I tend to price my items a little lower on Facebook than I would on eBay or Craigslist, because they are saving me that hassle of listing, and shipping or arranging meet ups. Lower prices means fewer awkward haggling sessions.
I know now that several areas have started their own "buy and sell" Facebook pages, and I have heard that they work very well, for selling off your stuff fast. I however have not tried these pages yet, but when I do, you can count on me to blog about it (Update: I tried it and here are my tips)
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California has the 4th highest business taxes among U.S. states, according to a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council report.
The "2009 Business Tax Index: Best to Worst State Tax Systems" ranks states according to the 16 taxes that most impact small companies.
The states with the highest combined business taxes are: New Jersey, Minnesota, Maine, California and New York.
Actually, that''s a slight improvement for California, which was 3rd in the 2008 index. However, the 2009 list probably doesn't take into account that California raised its sales tax April 1.
The states with the lowest business taxes are: South Dakota, Nevada, Wyoming, Washington and Texas.
"Taxes have been piling up on small-business owners and the cumulative burden is particularly painful in a down economy like we are suffering right now," says SBE Council Chief Economist Ray Keating. "Unfortunately, state and local officials continue to increase a variety of levies without a firm grasp of the burdens they impose on small businesses and their state's overall competitiveness."
The taxes included in the annual index are state personal and corporate income, capital gains, property, inheritance, unemployment, sales, gasoline and diesel, gross receipts, excise and Internet.
California's business taxes are a mixed bag. Our state personal income and capital gains taxes are the highest and gasoline is 3rd highest.
On the other hand, our unemployment tax is the lowest and property tax is 36th, thanks to Proposition 13.


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FC: Pretty Zombie Photo Shoot 2-15-09 | By: Elizabeth Miroslawa Velazquez
1: Dedicated To: Lauren Fraley Torie Edwards Sarah Shivock Dakota Witters Tara Reilly
2: Lauren M. J. Fraley Sex: Female Age: 17 Birthdate: November 18, 1991
6: Victoria A. Edwards Sex: Female Age: 15 Birthdate: June 27, 1993
10: Sarah A. Shivock Sex: Female Age: 15 Birthdate: April 18, 1993
13: Dakota A. Witters Sex: Female Age: 17 Birthdate: September 30, 1991
16: Tara M. Reilly Sex: Female Age: 16 Birthdate: September 8, 1992
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31: "The zombie photo shoot was fun. Ha. Except for the mishap with Romeo Reeses....(THOSE GUILTY KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND YOU WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN HELLLL)!!!!....So yah. I liked how Ela did our make-up. I love her. And I like how i did Tara's hair lol curly and all. Sara is funny. Dakota is a dork (in a good way). Tori is quiet but deadly most of the time. We all bonded in a way. Those tights are awkward and made our butts stick out a lot. :/ wEiRd!!!! Ha. But anythin for my ELA!!!! She is a good photographer too. She should have been a zombie. She would of looked the most beautiful out of all 5 of us. x3" -lauren x3 | I am glad to be apart of the movie and the photoshoot was a lot of fun. Liz took great pictures and did the make up realy well. It was awesome and i hope the movie turns out great. Thanks for this experience liz, and i will never forget the walmart adventure. :D -Torie | My name Dakota Aaren Witters. I have to thank liz for letting me do this zombie photoshoot, it was quite fun and i look forward to maybe doing more photoshoots for her. It was great working with tara, torie, lauren, and sarah, and most importantly Liz. I had alot of fun doing what i do best, which is act and look like an idiot. I loved the blood when it dried but it was great all in all, thanks so much. -Love always Dakota Cooter


text: The weather is warming up and summer's getting close! When visiting Southern California during the summer, one of the top things on the to-do list is always going to the beach! Visiting the beach is always the first plan of action, but what do you do once you are there? Sitting in the sand and enjoying the warmth of the sun is always fun, but that's not all beach days have to consist of! We are going to travel down the coast to the most popular beaches of Southern California, from Manhattan Beach all the way to Laguna Beach, giving you the information you need to experience a perfect beach day anywhere in Southern California. In all these vibrant cities there are a multitude of attractions, adventurous activities and miles of beach for any type of day. Whether you wanted to get out and explore the city or just take a day off, put your toes in the sand and enjoy the water, you will find everything you need. Manhattan Beach is where we will start, just south of Los Angeles, this beach city provides miles of sandy beaches and attractions for anyone. At the end of Manhattan Beach Blvd is the pier which provides amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and the never-ending coastline of California. At the end of the pier is the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium. It is open for the public free of charge. The aquarium is very interactive and driven to teach visitors about the oceans, marine life, and the environment. Manhattan Beach also provides miles of boardwalk and with bike rentals easily accessible you can be riding up the coast in no time. It always a relaxing feeling to ride down the boardwalk, sun on your face with a slight ocean breeze. Manhattan Beach has a wide variety of restaurants along Manhattan Beach Boulevard providing any type of dining experience you desire. The Strand House is right along the beach providing a beautiful water view. The dining begins with brunch, and continues with lunch and dinner. Although this is a prime destination for a delicious meal, it does have odd hours that are always changing, so make sure to check before deciding on this spot. Another option would be Wahoo's Fish Tacos, which is a great choice for any time of the day. Wahoo's Fish Tacos is a Mexican restaurant, that can be a quick and easy eating situation, or there is always plenty of seating for an enjoyable meal. Their menu includes a wide range of salads, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and bowls. Wahoo's Fish Tacos started in California and sense grown drastically. If you want to enjoy an amazing atmosphere and meal, Wahoo's Fish Tacos must be on your to-do list! Just 3.5 miles down the road from the Manhattan Beach pier is an Ayres Hotel that can accommodate you during your vacation. With a European-inspired style and a warm feel, after a long day at the beach you will never have been so happy to come back to your hotel room. Jump into your jacuzzi tub, throw on a movie, and have a nice relaxing vacation night.drastically. If you want to enjoy an amazing atmosphere and meal, Wahoo's Fish Tacos must be on your to-do list! Seal Beach is a wonderful quiet beach city located on the northern most border of Orange County. A great place to visit in Seal Beach is the Main Street Pier. Main Street offers a relaxing stroll down several blocks providing a wide variety of restaurants, gift shops, galleries and local attractions, ending with a walk on the beach or pier. The walk is very relaxing and can be thoroughly enjoyed in the late afternoon with the sun setting over the water. There is always something going on the beaches of Seal Beach. Some of the local beach activities include, fishing on the pier, surfing, swimming, volleyball, and a multitude of beachside recreation activities. Throwing a Frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, or breaking out the dirty bocce ball set, this beach is perfect for any activities anything you can think of. Also, there are local stores right next to the beach that provide rental surfboards so you can get out there and catch some waves! There are two restaurants that I recommend everyone go to when visiting Seal Beach, Walt's Wharf, and Hangout Bar & Grill. Walt's Wharf is on the corner of Main St and Central Ave providing a seafood based menu with great service and a homey feel to it. Walt's Wharf is open for lunch, providing a very wide range of starters, and fish based main courses with some meats entrees as well. Some highlights on the menu are their Wild King Salmon Tacos and their Red Seafood Curry. Also for dinner, a wide range of fish based starters and entrees are available, but also land entrees are available. Some great entrees include Oak Grilled Idaho Trout, Pacific Swordfish, and the Braised Lamb Shank. Hangout Bar & Grill is right across from Eisenhower Park on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Main Street. Just read the name of the restaurant to understand why you must go there. It is a great location to get away from the beach to grab a drink and some food but still be around that beach vibe. The Hangout menu provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night burgers on those late nights out. Late night burgers are available Sunday – Thursday 9:00 pm through 10:30 pm, and Friday & Saturday 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Their breakfast provides a huge menu, from steak n' eggs and breakfast sandwiches to breakfast burritos and pancakes. The lunch and dinner menu are very similar which includes a wide selection of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and other entrees such as steak, fish selections, and ribs. An easy ten minute drive from the Ayres Hotel Seal Beach will take you directly to fun on the beach and these amazing restaurants. After a great night sleep on the Ayres dream sleeper, and a free buffet breakfast, you will be ready to spend a whole day at the beach full of activities. Newport Beach is a quaint town with miles of beach and a boardwalk, many daily activities to explore, and a wide range of restaurants and bars. There are two piers in Newport Beach including the Newport Pier, located in an upbeat area with a large amount of restaurants, bars, snack stands and shops. This is in an easy area to get to with plenty of meter parking. You can bring your own food for the day or pick from the multiple restaurants that line the beach front. Right at the beginning of Newport Pier is Charlie's Chili, established in 1988, which has come to be a landmark as well as a local favorite. It is open 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Monday – Sunday, but most importantly serves breakfast all day! The second pier in Newport Beach is the Balboa Pier located further down the peninsula at Main St and E Balboa Blvd. Though it is a little farther, there are just as many delicious restaurants, lots of parking, wonderful beaches, and tons to do! Ruby's Diner is located on the end of the pier to enjoy delicious hamburgers and shakes while enjoying the views down the coast. Sometimes when sitting on the beach so long, looking out to the ocean, the feeling can arise to get out on the ocean and experience it firsthand! Right across the street from the pier are a multitude of ways to experience the ocean. At Marina Boat Rentals, boats are available for all sizes of groups to captain yourself and explore Newport Bay. It is a great way to spend the afternoon with friends and family, eat lunch, and experience a different part of Newport Beach. Just next door at Balboa Water Sports, jet skis are available that can be taken out in the ocean for as much thrill as you want. Close to the airport and just over 5 miles to the beach, Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa is in a perfect location for any vacation. We provide a shuttle anywhere within a 5 miles radius or also provide bike rentals at the hotel for a nice leisurely ride down to the beach. Laguna Beach is located just south of Newport Beach, providing a more relaxed feel with beaches nestled between the cliffs, shops along the coast and restaurants that provide beautiful ocean views. The most popular restaurant is The Deck On Laguna Beach, which is one of those restaurants that provide an amazing ocean view over the beach. The Deck provides a full bar complimented with a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu which provides the opportunity to relax and enjoying the sea breeze at any point of the day. There are great ways to get outside and explore Laguna Beach and the ocean. There is the option of renting paddle boards at Paddle Board Lessons & Tours to paddle the spectacular coastline of Northern Laguna. During the paddle board tour you will be traveling along the coastline and experience the ocean like never before. Paddling along wild life and taking a dip in the ocean whenever needed. Seal Rock is a favorite during the tour when you of the opportunity to paddle within ten feet of California Sea Lions!Taking your adventures from the sea to land has never been easier than when visiting Laguna Beach. At Laguna Beach Bike Rentals, right off the beach, you have the option of exploring the city and beaches yourself, or partake on a guided tour to be sure you see all the top spots in the city. If you choose to branch out on your own, maps are available highlighting spots throughout the city, including dining, shopping, and sight-seeing. The city provides amazing views on the edges of cliffs over-looking the Pacific Ocean, looking down on beaches, and wide ranges of wildlife surrounding you. Ayres Hotel has a few locations that would be perfect for traveling to Laguna Beach. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods is the closest just 7 miles away with a great breakfast buffet in the morning to start your day off and a happy hour to end your day right after a long day at the beach. If you are looking for even more relaxing after the beach, make sure to stay with us at the Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo. After soaking in the sun you will be able to go get pampered in the Athena Day Spa. Now, where ever you go to visit the beach, remember, there is so much more than just sinking your toes into the sand. Get out explore the city, wildlife, and of course the shops!


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Asus introduced its new ROG Vulcan ANC Pro gaming headset back atComputex this year, and has now brought it to India, at Rs. 7,100. Supposedly the world's first active noise cancellation gaming headset, the Rog Vulcan ANC can provide up to 85% noise cancellation, perfect for filtering a wide variety of ambient noises, from voices to the hum of the computer fan.
The ROG Vulcan ANC Pro gaming headset supposedly provides long lasting comfort with its lightweight (325 grams) and ergonomic design. Its ear-pads are constructed with soft memory foam, encased in "breathable Japanese protein leather." It is also portable, with a foldable design and a touring case. [RELATED_ARTICLE]
The headset comes with 40mm drivers, apparently optimized for a wide sound stage. Its microphone is on a detachable blade-shaped boom, and also features noise filtering technology for clear conversations. Find further specifications in the table below...
Speaking on the launch of the ROG Vulcan ANC Pro gaming headset in India, Mr. Vinay Shetty - Country Head, Component Business, Asus (India), said:
"ASUS ROG Vulcan ANC is the world's first active-noise-cancelling pro gaming headset designed especially for hardcore gamers. Its noise cancelling feature keeps one focused and its light weight with soft memory foam encased in breathable Japanese protein leather ensures comfort to the user during long gaming sessions. Demand for such products is growing in the market and we are looking at increasing awareness about the same."
Driver Dimension
Diameter 40mm
32 ohms
Frequency Response
10~20k Hz
ANC (noise-cancelling) Performance
• Maximum > 15 dB
• Effective Bandwidth > 600Hz
PNC (noise-isolation) Performance
Maximum > 30 dB
Battery Life
Up to 40 hours (with one AAA battery)
Product Dimension
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Robbery of IBC Bank Branch in Oklahoma City
James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma City Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the robbery of the IBC Bank branch at 5701 N. May Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
At approximately 10:10 a.m. this morning, an unknown black female entered the bank and presented a demand note to a teller. The teller complied, and the subject left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.
The subject was last seen leaving the bank in a white Honda. No one was injured in the robbery.
Surveillance photos and witness descriptions depict the subject as follows:
- Black female with a medium complexion
- Late 20s to early 30s
- 5'6" tall
- 130-140 pounds
- Wearing a long-sleeved camouflage shirt with reddish-colored pants
This robbery is being investigated by the FBI and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Anyone with information is requested to contact the FBI at (405)290-7770 (24-hour number). Callers may remain anonymous. The Oklahoma Bankers Association offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for robbing a member bank.


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Chowhounds use cardamom in various ways, and know that the freshly crushed or ground seed is better than the pre-pulverized stuff, which rapidly loses its flavor. But what's the best way to get the seeds out of their pods? Give the pods a good whack with the side of a knife, a hammer, or a rolling pin, says Treeonastring, who recommends wrapping them in a paper towel to keep the seeds from flying everywhere. For smaller amounts, anakalia places a pod on the counter and pushes down on one half with her thumb. "It splits open enough that I can scrape the seeds out with my nail," she says.
Others don't separate the seeds at all. luckyfatima grinds the whole pod, and says this is typical in Indian cooking.
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Cafe Interior Design | Cafe Fargo | Buffalo | New York | Davidson Rafailidis
With Café Fargo, we converted a formerly neglected corner store into a small coffee shop in a residential neighborhood of Buffalo, NY, USA. The former store, built in 1929, is a monolithic brick addition to the corner of a 3-story brick house built around 1880. Typically, for a hospitality space, a large amount of the construction budget goes into mechanical systems that provide a uniform indoor climate throughout the year. With a tight budget, we took the opposite approach and transformed these invisible mechanical services into two experiential architectural elements that emphasize the distinct pleasures of summer and winter.....more
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A growing scandal involving accusations from a senior International Olympic Committee member that bribes have been used to secure blocks of votes in selecting Olympic sites the past 10 years drew denials in some circles Sunday, but IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch reacted harshly.
Samaranch, here for an IOC meeting, said the accusations would be considered by a special panel looking into alleged rules violations by the Salt Lake group that won the 2002 Winter Games.
"If it is necessary, we will expel members if this commission feels these members are guilty," Samaranch said. "After we get the recommendations of the panel, we will take the necessary measures."
IOC Vice President Dick Pound said the inquiry could be expanded to include charges that the selection of at least three other Olympic cities had been affected by corruption--Atlanta; Nagano, Japan, and Sydney, Australia.


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Connecting Schools, Parks, and Local Businesses in Greenville County
Running along the scenic Reedy River on a historic rail bed, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Network is a 22 mile multi-use greenway system. Opened in 2009, this trail has experienced continual growth and offers fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities.
Things to Know Before You Go
This interactive map shows points of interest along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. Some things to keep an eye out for include:
- Temporary Closures on Cleveland Park Drive and Swamp Rabbit Trail Begin January 14
- Access points and parking
- Restroom locations
- Caution areas, such as road crossings
- Reference points (½ mile markers and 1/10 mile E911 stencils)
- Secondary trails
- The Carrot – Food, Drinks and Hops within a mile of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
- Download the ArcGIS App by ESRI with the links below. Then open the app and search for "Swamp Rabbit" to see our interactive map.
Trail Etiquette
A few things to keep in mind when using the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail:
- Please remember the rules of the road and trail
- Trail users must stop at all road crossings
- Stay right except to pass
- Announce yourself when passing from behind
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 ft
- Dog owners must pick up after their pets
- Pack out your trash
If you're starting your ride on the northern end of the trail we recommend Sunrift Adventures. They are located at 1 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Call the bike shop at 864-834-3019.
If you're starting your ride from downtown Greenville near Main Street, Pedal Chic, Reedy Rides and the Swamp Rabbit Inn rent bikes to trail users. Pedal Chic has everything the female cyclist needs and is located at 250 RiverPlace, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29601. Call them at 864-242-2442. Reedy Rides in downtown Greenville will deliver bikes to you on the trail or in the downtown area, and can be found at 12 West McBee, Greenville, SC 29601. Call them today at 864-419-2944. The Swamp Rabbit Inn has half-day and full day rentals and can be reached at 864-517-4617. Access the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail from the Trek Store by using the 1.5 mile long signed Laurens Road Bypass (on roads) to Cleveland Park.
If you would like to start in the middle, stop by the Swamp Rabbit Trail Bike Shop at 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville SC located on the trail next to Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery. Or check out their main location close by at 101 S Hudson Street, Greenville, SC. They can be reached at 864-283-6401.
The stencils in the middle of the trail reading "SRT###" are part of the Emergency 911 Action Plan with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office called the E-911 System. If there is an emergency on the trail, please call 911 and locate the nearest trail stencil to notify dispatchers of your location on the trail. 'SRT' identifies the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The following 3 digits represent the mile and tenth mile you are located near. For example "SRT314? means you are at mile 31.4 on the Swamp Rabbit (and next door to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery). In the case of an emergency, you will never be any farther than .05 miles from a stencil to identify your exact location on the trail.
Greenlink is the public transportation system in the Greater Greenville Area. More information can be found here. All Greenlink buses are equipped with bicycle racks that hold two bikes. An instructional video can be found on the link above. The Greenlink Transit Center, located on McBee Street, is the central hub of all bus routes. The station is located ¼ mile from the Swamp Rabbit via River Street. Check out Route 1 for service around the Southern end of the trail near Greenville Tech, and Route 3 for Service around Cherrydale and Furman University. Please don't hesitate to contact [email protected] to get some help planning your trip to the Swamp Rabbit with public transit.
Geocaches can be found all over the world. It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations that are important to them, reflecting a special interest or skill of the cache owner. These locations can be quite diverse. They may be at your local park, at the end of a long hike, underwater or on the side of a city street.
There are over 2.1 million geocaches in the world today. As of July, 2013, nearly 125 active caches are located within approximately one 1/4 mile from the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, and more are being hidden every day. So here's another opportunity to enjoy this great Upstate recreational resource.
Check our facebook page for posts about items found along the trail.
Often times, regular trail users take found items to Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery which is between mile markers SR313 and SR314. Also check in with other trailside businesses close to where the item might have been lost.
Found something on the trail? Please post a description on our facebook page in hopes of connecting with the owner.
Motorized wheelchairs are permitted. Anyone operating a motorized wheelchair must have on them their state disability registration certificate while operating a motorized wheelchair on the trail. Electric (or "Pedal-assist") bicycles are legal on the trail if the Electric Bike meets the provisions of Federal Electric Bike Law HR 727.
Support the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail has had an enormous economic and cultural impact on Greenville County, bringing in millions in revenue and providing a desirable outdoor destination for all. However, more can be done.
Extensions of the trail continue to be a priority, and all the support we receive goes toward the realization of these greenway connections and the continued maintenance of the trails.
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Funny Love...
Normal girl, Harumi is a student at Tokyo high. It's another year and everything is normal again until her step brother comes in the picture.
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Update please
on November 16, 2014
on February 09, 2014
6* please upload soon!
on December 27, 2013
Sooooo good! Can't wait t read the next chapter now, plz make chapter 3 soon! Much appreciated.
on December 27, 2013
you better update this is soooo amazingbut how can that boy like that girl when they are related worser they'r they are step-sister and step-brother ewwwwwwwwwwwwwh that boy is disgusting just ewh
on November 24, 2013
on September 05, 2013
Yeah I know right, hate my touchscreen keyboard but what I hate even more is auto correct! But don't worry, I'll do more, I'm writing right now and I'm kinda in holidays so... Chilling , but it'll be done in one week or so
on August 14, 2013
Thx cool boy
on August 07, 2013
Wrote a new chapter and don't worry there'll be more!
on August 04, 2013
Yeah sure just writing more.... Don't know when I will publish it
on August 03, 2013
Can u add more? This is really good story
on August 03, 2013
Oh yeah, just so you know I made a mistake. The old lady that welcomed them was their maid! I got it mixed up, so sorry!
on August 01, 2013


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Toyota and Lexus have issued safety recalls affecting a total of 72,885 UK-registered Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models.
The global recalls concern issues with the Fuel Emissions Control Unit (Canister) and Curtain Shield Airbag but there have so far been no reports of any related accidents or injuries.
The Canister issue specifically affects the Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models which have the unit mounted in the fuel tank. There is a possibility that cracks could develop in the coating of the emissions channel due to improper shaping of portions of the channel. As a result of this condition, the cracks could expand over time and, eventually, fuel may leak from these cracks when the vehicle has a full tank of petrol.
Owners of vehicles subject to this recall (manufactured from April 2006 to August 2015) can have the canister replaced with an improved one free of charge by Toyota and Lexus dealers. The work will take approximately two to three hours.
Toyota and Lexus are also recalling 34,135 UK-registered Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h models (manufactured from October 2008 to August 2012) equipped with curtain shield air bags (CSA) in the driver and passenger side roof rails that have air bag inflators composed of two chambers welded together.
Some inflators could have a small crack in the weld area joining the chambers, which could grow over time, and lead to the separation of the inflator chambers. This has been observed when the vehicle is parked and unoccupied for a period of time. If an inflator separates, the CSA could partially inflate, and, in limited circumstances, one or both sections of the inflator could enter the interior of the vehicle. If an occupant is present in the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury.
To address the issue Toyota and Lexus dealers will install - free of charge – retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators to serve as protectors to prevent the inflator chambers from entering the vehicle interior if separation occurs. The repair will take approximately two to four hours.
In accordance with DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, previously known as VOSA, Vehicle Operating Standards Authority) guidelines vehicle owners will be contacted by Toyota or Lexus within the coming weeks by post or telephone and asked to make an appointment to bring their car to their nearest dealer.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected using a registration look-up function in the owners section of the main website www.toyota.co.uk or www.lexus.co.uk – or for additional information they can contact the Recall Helpline on 0344 7016202.


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Ninth Street Courtship
Just got back this Holga picture, taken from the bottom of the street by our house. I'll admit the sepia tone is cheating a bit, but doesn't it look like this could have been discovered tucked inside an old bureau or something?
If you ignore the lightpost, I mean?
Not sure who the two people are, either, but I sense a budding romance.
In other news, Brittany (our little sister) starts college at Grace (at the top of this hill) this week, and today's move-in day.
It's really fun to help her get situated. Penny's pretty unstoppable with ideas for how the girls should configure the room.


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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
I'm Not WORTHY!
Insecure Writers Support Group.
So I've blogged a lot recently about trying to get my writing mojo back in line. And I am making progress. But there is an elephant in the room... one that knocked me off that pony to begin with. I really suck at promoting myself. Part of it is I hate it, so I have not had the discipline to make myself learn to do it.
But see a couple of my beloved writer friends have invited me into their ranks for some cross-promoting, collective projecting, building platformy, learning, doing quality stuff. But I totally feel out of my league. They a OODLES of books each. I have six and three of them are really part of one big one. I haven't published ANYTHING in 2015 because I got knocked off that pony in January and proceeded to spend the next six months with my arms over my head trying not to get kicked.
These ladies have NETWORKS and SYSTEMS and they talk about stuff that blows me away. I'm like "Wait, whut?" I've never put together a real promotion package. I don't have graphics skills so I don't all the brilliant stuff to go with promoting. I mean I have a couple buddies who've helped but I only feel like I can ask so much for free and since I've made all of about $40 with A Shot in the Light (Actually I've lost money as I paid for editing)
So where to I find the gumption to learn to do this stuff I don't really even want to know how to do but know I need to do? I really really don't want to let these ladies down but right now there is such a large pile to learn that I feel overwhelmed and can't even make myself start...
If it were you, what would you learn first? What is the single best thing you learned how to do in the pool of bizillions of things we are meant to learn?
Thanks in advance if you can help!!!
And don't forget to go visit some other insecure writers today!!!
26 comments:
- Jan Morrison said...
No books published yet, but still I'll manage to dispense advice. The nerve. First off try to think of your book when promoting, not yourself. Put yourself behind you (a kind of yoga) and stand up tall and brave for your work. It needs you to be a fierce advocate. Second, the gang you're with might know more about publicity, but they know something else- a team with the Tartlette on it is a team that has energy, fun, and derring do. They know that your passion is worth having to explain to you some technical term for getting bums in seats -a theatre publicity term! Love you to bits, and I ain't whistling dixie, cuz I don't whistle and don't know the tune.
- October 7, 2015 at 6:27 AM
- L. Diane Wolfe said...
I'm still learning and I wrote a book on promoting.
Start by asking other authors what worked best for them. You'll get a lot of answers and a couple will really click with you. Randi Lee posted a great idea on my blog this past Monday, and one I need to try myself.
- October 7, 2015 at 7:32 AM
- Elizabeth Spann Craig said...
Newsletters are most effective.
And indirect marketing approaches (tweaking keywords, metadata, making the books available in more platforms) work better for me than social media or cross-promo, but that's just me!
I'd recommend Canva for the design-impaired (like me!) It's drag and drop and cloud-based.
- October 7, 2015 at 7:35 AM
- Nancy Gideon said...
I feel your pain. In fact promo demon is what I'm talking about in my IWSG post today. Baby steps, Hart. Do what you're comfortable with. Someone once told me to approach PR as if you were doing it for someone else. That really takes the pressure off. Get back on that pony!!
- October 7, 2015 at 7:52 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
Jan hit on my main point which was to separate yourself from your work when promoting and focus on that. Disassociate yourself from your book as much as possible so that you don't take criticism too harshly--sure easier said than done.
I think the more you work at the promotion, the more natural it will start coming to you. Once you've gotten pretty comfortable with that scene then start promoting yourself. Author brand is important I think, but it's also more difficult because then it starts getting very personal and that can be scary.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
- October 7, 2015 at 8:10 AM
- Madeline Mora-Summonte said...
I'm not good at promotion and marketing either so I don't have much advice. Maybe pick the one thing you'd really like to learn, and go with that? Don't worry so much about what you think you should be doing marketing-wise and focus more on what you want to be doing?
- October 7, 2015 at 8:20 AM
- T. Powell Coltrin said...
It's when we get the wind knock out of us that we have to breathe again. I think you're back on the road to success. You are so blessed to have friends that will help you do this. So DO IT.
- October 7, 2015 at 8:54 AM
- Chemist Ken said...
I think my daughter suffers from that right now, after having dealt with bullies in high school last year. All you can do is take things one step at a time and build your confidence back up. Good luck!
- October 7, 2015 at 9:09 AM
- Karen Walker said...
I'm in pretty much the same boat as you, Hart. I'm just putting one foot in front of the other doing what I feel I can. Right now it's hosting a book reception at a local bookstore on the day my book becomes available. And I've asked bloggers to volunteer to host me for a guest post. Just start small and go from there. Sigh!
- October 7, 2015 at 10:22 AM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
Get back on that pony!
There are a ton of marketing ideas at the IWSG site. Hopefully they will help you.
- October 7, 2015 at 10:24 AM
- Sarah Foster said...
I haven't even gotten past the writing stage so I know pretty much zero about marketing. Just take it one step at a time and try not to get too overwhelmed.
- October 7, 2015 at 10:29 AM
- Hilary Melton-Butcher said...
Hi Hart - try local, do some voluntary work with other writers, in school etc or at the library ... and promote locally - perhaps try local paper and write a column ... go for it! Cheers Hilary
- October 7, 2015 at 10:35 AM
- Sylvia Ney said...
Wow! It's interesting how many of us have been struggling this year. I talked about worry on my own blog today. I am so glad you have friends that can offer you a support system. Best of luck riding that pony through the rest of 2015 and into 2016!
- October 7, 2015 at 10:39 AM
I'm going to school for marketing. I get the gist of it, but still have a lot to learn and have to get over this paralyzing fear that I'm just not going to reach anyone/they'll hate me. So I feel ya. I hope things get better!
- Madilyn Quinn @ NovelBrews
- October 7, 2015 at 10:52 AM
- Susan Gourley/Kelley said...
I think making and maintaining contacts helps the most with promotion. And start out small. Daily Twitter or Facebook posts or whatever social media you prefer. Promotion is the toughest part of writing for me.
Susan Says
- October 7, 2015 at 11:35 AM
- Ryan Carty said...
I wish, wish, wish I had good advice, but I am terrible at promoting my writing. I can't even bring it up around people who are supposed to like me, let alone push my wares on a reading populace. Still, the advice of pushing your work, not yourself seems good to me. Much the way one deals with rejection (it's not me they rejected, just the writing), and keeps pushing through, submitting work, distancing the personal from the product seems a valuable skill.
- October 7, 2015 at 1:29 PM
- Andrew Leon said...
That the best way to promote yourself is to keep writing.
- October 7, 2015 at 2:11 PM
- TBM said...
My best advice is to study indie authors who are successful. They seem to know where to begin and what's important.
- October 7, 2015 at 3:07 PM
- Juneta Key said...
I'm learning too, I watch webinars about it. I have taken a couple of course, but still I know nothing. Some things work for some authors well, while not so well for others. It seems we just need to learn and try, if works use it, if it don't try something else.
One thing I read is about using the right keywords for Amazon other search engines type sites and SEQ on your website to generate traffic hits, so people look, but really I don't know either.
I am reading, watching and following successful Indie Authors such as Chuck Wendig, Joanna Penn, Holly Lisle, Simon Whistler's podcast, Dean Wesley Smith and his wife Kristine Kathyrn Rusch etc. There are a few more, but those were off the top of my head. They all have to market and they talk about it on their blogs, in books etc.
Oh and D'vorah Lanksey Marketing Made Easy is another source with courses and tons of information and some webinars, http://www.bookmarketingmadeeasy.com/
I saw this course about marketing and readers--I want to do it, but can't right now--Your First 10,000 Readers by Nick Stephenson you can check it out here http://noorosha.com/ The webinar was awesome and I learned a lot just watching it, He offers a free course too from the site I listed here.
All those are things I am watching and trying to learn from and researching info. Marketing and promotion may be harder than getting the book written, so I am trying to learn as I go,
- October 7, 2015 at 8:34 PM
- Juneta Key said...
lol, oops I meant to leave my signature and instead left a web address for Marketing Made ease signoff. Here is what it should have been
Juneta Writer's Gambit
- October 7, 2015 at 8:41 PM
God, I am right there with you. I have no clue about anything promotion-wise. Hang in there ~ you're not alone!
- October 7, 2015 at 10:06 PM
- Karen Walker said...
Hi, so how do I email you to take you up on your kind offer to help promo on 10/31?
Can't find it here.
- October 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM
- C.D. Gallant-King said...
I'm certainly no expert, but I agree with those who said the best marketing is your next book. Keep writing, keep generating content.
- October 7, 2015 at 11:56 PM
- dolorah said...
I guess that's why I write and submit short stories; not marketing to deal with. I'm still not making any money, but not spending it either!
- October 7, 2015 at 11:59 PM
- G. B. Miller said...
I read, watch, observe and try to work in those things which I feel comfortable in doing.
I know it ain't much advice, but it's brief and to the point.
Father Nature's Corner
- October 8, 2015 at 6:52 PM
- Helena said...
Oh please, you think you suck at promoting yourself or your books? My plan to promote anything is to get famous by photographing a bigfoot and then putting that (exclusive) photo on the cover of The Compass Master. I mean, that oughta sell copies, right?
A few commenters here who are much wiser than I seem to have some good suggestions, and I really hope they help you, Hart, 'cause you and your books deserve the best.
- October 8, 2015 at 7:27 PM


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The Chinese government's new official judicial interpretation expanding existing law to punish "online rumors" is a major blow to freedom of expression in China, Human Rights Watch said on September 13, 2013. The judicial interpretation, which went into effect on September 10, 2013, will make it easier for authorities to jail people for peacefully exercising their right to expression on the Internet.
"Although China's cyberspace has always been tightly controlled and censored, the new criminal penalties for online expression are a direct assault on the relatively freer space generated by social media," said Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch. "The government claims these new penalties focus only on malicious and libelous content, but critics of the government and whistleblowers are the real target."
The judicial interpretation was jointly issued by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (the state prosecution) on September 9. It makes the crimes of defamation, creating disturbances, illegal business operations, and extortion applicable to expressions in cyberspace.
"Creating disturbances," "extortion," and "illegal business operations" are already routinely used to detain and jail individuals for their human rights activism, but the interpretation expands the test of what constitutes an offense from actual actions to online expression.
Government censors have long pressured netizens and companies that host online forums to avoid or take down material that authorities find objectionable. But defamation is a criminal offense under Chinese law. Anyone who "publicly humiliates" or "invents stories" about another person can be sentenced to up to three years in prison if "the circumstances are serious," according to article 246 of the criminal law.
The new judicial interpretation defines serious circumstances in several ways, including situations in which people view or click on information more than 5,000 times or the information is reposted over 500 times. This is a low threshold, considering that popular topics on Weibo are often reposted thousands of times, Human Rights Watch said. Prosecution for defamation can be initiated by the government, rather than a private party, when it "seriously harms public order or the interests of the state."
The new interpretation sets out seven such broad and ill-defined situations, including when the information leads to mass protests, public chaos, ethnic or religious clashes, adverse social impact, damage to the nation's image or national interests, damage with an international impact, and a catch-all category of "other" damage.
"The new interpretation is worded so vaguely, and the standards for 'serious circumstances' so low, that anyone can be jailed for exposing official wrongdoing, or indeed saying anything the government doesn't like," Richardson said. "If the government is genuinely concerned about false information spreading on the Internet it should allow a free press and end media censorship so that rumors can be effectively contested in public debate."
Under the interpretation, people whose Internet posts abuse or threaten others, or who make up and distribute false information, can be prosecuted for "creating disturbances," a crime under article 293 of the criminal law if the actions damage social or public order. Anyone who posts or removes messages in return for pay or for blackmail can be prosecuted for "extortion" and "illegal business operations."
The new interpretation comes at a time of a widespread crackdown in China on activists, critics, and online freedom. Since August, the authorities have waged a campaign against "online rumors." They have warned Internet users against breaching "seven bottom lines" in their Internet postings, have taken into custody the well-known liberal online commentator Charles Xue, have detained hundreds of Internet users for days, and have closed down over 100 "illegal" news websites run by citizen journalists. State media reported that the new judicial interpretation aims to provide a more explicit legal basis for charging people.
Human Rights Watch believes that criminal defamation laws should be abolished, as criminal penalties are always disproportionate punishments for harming a person's reputation and infringe on free expression. The UN special rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression has repeatedly called on countries to repeal criminal defamation laws.
Such laws are open to easy abuse, resulting in very harsh consequences, including imprisonment. And as repeal of criminal defamation laws in an increasing number of countries shows, such laws are not necessary for protecting reputation. The new judicial interpretation in China thus goes against this international trend and serves to further entrench abusive practices.
"In this never-ending cat-and-mouse game between the government and netizens for real freedom of expression on China's Internet, the authorities are setting new traps," Richardson said. "At stake is one of the few mechanisms people in China have to hold authorities to account."
Draconian legal interpretation threatens online freedom in China
The Chinese government's new official judicial interpretation expanding existing law to punish "online rumors" is a major blow to freedom of expression in China, Human Rights Watch said on September 13, 2013. The judicial interpretation, which went into effect on September 10, 2013, will make it easier for authorities to jail people for peacefully exercising their right to expression on the Internet.
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Once upon a time the great city of London, England was shrouded in a fog so thick, you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. My parents told me about those days. Not great for the health and certainly dangerous getting about in such a large city. They happened quite frequently back in the 1950s. During the Great Fog of 1952, I was just a year old living in East Sheen, near Richmond, the west of London. It was the worst fog/smog in Europe's history and killed between 8-12,000 people.
Parliament was slow to act, having been used to fogs. The city's homes had coal fires as did all businesses and industry as well as automobile fumes and diesel fumes from the buses. In 1956, the government finally passed a clean air Bill and people gradually converted to other sources of heating other than coal. But it took time and another big fog hit in 1962 causing around 750 deaths.
Today, London smog fogs are fairly infrequent. They happen on days when there is no wind and the pollution count is high. Hot weather and cool mornings can cause havoc too. On clear, cold days when the night sky has been cloudless fogs occur, but not all the time. We've had some dillies, but not so much of the really thick smog. Still, London air is never as clean and clear as, let's say, the Green Party would like it. There is a peoples' movement called Clean Air in London that monitors the city's air quality. And there is the clean air zone to persuade drivers, especially of commercial vehicles, to reduce carbon emissions in the centre of London. It's all a slow process and after all the years since 1952, the battle continues to get clean air for London.
But clean air these days is subjective. Nowhere on earth is there a haven of pure air, not even at the Poles or on top of Everest. And fog can roll in from anywhere. Just add cold air at ground level to warmer air from above and there you have it. Mist and fog. As you can tell, I'm not getting too technical about this. It is, after all, a common occurrence all over the world….a natural phenomenon. It's only when you add polluted air that the Smog hits. Just ask the good folk in Los Angeles. They know Smog. so do the good folk living in Chinese cities.
So, I get up one lovely English morning to find that much of the outside of our boat is shrouded in the mists of time, space and atmospheric conditions. One of those days. Glad I'm not driving anywhere, either in the car or on the boat. Dangerous out on the cut in these conditions. Chilling. Best stay put, in the marina, get back into the boat and make a hot cup of java. But before I do that, I think to myself, 'would the readers like a couple more photos of the marina in the mist?' Of course they would.
And there you have it. I can barely make out my fellow boaters' boats. I think they are still all there. It's all very unclear. The mystery of standing at the end of our jetty, staring out into the gloom, overwhelms me. But not as much as realising I have just stepped into a pile of fox poo. Didn't see it. Forgot to look down. I was too preoccupied with the mist. Time to go rinse my shoes under the tap at the other end of the jetty. No sign of a fox. Wonder if he got confused and fell in. Wouldn't be the first time.
I'm leaving the cold air of England and heading for the Caribbean on a cruise. Never been on one of those or to the Caribbean. But I'm told I'm of an age when you do these things….if you can afford them, which I can't. But I'm going anyway. At least there ought to be plenty of Blog material out there on the high seas, a vast difference to the canals of Britain. And….there may be fog. That would be weird, at sea in a fog. I'll let you know when I get back. Anchors away.