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Smoking Bans kill businesses-FACT!Such astounding news for all those who believe in freedom of choice & freedom of expression as it now seems that not only 'SmokeFree SW' have gone kaput but also 'SmokeFree NW' have too as councils suddenly find themselves with their financial backs against the wall. Be rest assured that "Stop Smoking Leicester" are under severe pressure from yours truly to wrap up their own 'waste of space' quit smoking service as they are literally wasting £920,000 per annum in the hope that even one smoker quits! (all figures quoted from FOI responses).
Incidentally, a once very popular pub in Leicester has been refurbished and now includes a delightful beer garden, which I accoladed greatly as it means that they want the valuable smokers back in their drinking customer base. The online comments brought about the usual verbal assault yet none of the 'assailants' could answer even the simplest of questions posed - "smoking/smokers stink" was about as educated as got!
Interesting to note that as local elections have come round again, one jeremy Corbyn is still doing his best to drive Labour voters away from his party-and non more so than here in Leicester where the referendum vote shocked the 'hardcore labourites' to their very core. Leicester has been a red flag paradise for 40+ years but the REMAIN vote only scraped across the line by the narrowest of margins: 51%-49%.
LeicesterRemain: 70,808 (51.1%)
Leave: 67,992 (48.9%)
Number of voters: 139,309
Turnout: 65.1%


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The following press release is from Mark Herring for Attorney General. Over the past couple weeks, I've had the chance to talk extensively to Senator Herring, and have been very impressed. I'm not ready to endorse, but I certainly think that Herring would make a strong candidate for Virginia AG. For one thing, he's a proven winner in a "purple"/"swing" area politically, and that's absolutely crucial for Democrats. In addition, Herring's Project Vote Smart ratings are generally strong, although clearly he's not the most progressive Democrat around. Anyway, I'll look forward to hearing more from Senator Herring, and also from his primary opponents (assuming he has any – Mike Signer? Ward Armstrong? Others?), before deciding who to support. Plus, we've got a bunch of races to win first in 2012 before we really focus on 2013. So…back to helping reelect President Obama, defeat George Allen, and all the other work we've got to do over the next few months!
Leesburg- Declaring, "It's time to get politics out of the Attorney General's office and return its focus to doing what's right for the people of Virginia," State Senator Mark Herring (D-Loudoun & Fairfax Counties) announced today that he has filed paperwork and will seek the office of Attorney General in 2013. Herring released the following statement:
"Over the last three years, we've watched Attorney General Cuccinelli pursue an ideological crusade that is out of step with the mainstream. Time after time, the Attorney General has abused the powers of his office and twisted the law to advance his personal political agenda, which has been costly to taxpayers and costly to the credibility of the office. It's hurt Virginians and damaged our state's reputation.
"It's time to get politics out of the Attorney General's office and return its focus to doing what's right for the people of Virginia.
"Virginia cannot afford another Attorney General like Ken Cuccinelli. Unfortunately, that's exactly what those on the Republican side jockeying to take his place are offering. But what Virginians are looking for is an Attorney General who will restore the people's trust in the office.
"So after talking with Virginians across the Commonwealth, and with much thought and careful consideration, I have decided to run to be Virginia's next Attorney General.
"I want to be the Attorney General for all of the people in our state. Virginians deserve the respect and the protection of the law, regardless of the Attorney General's personal politics.
"And that's the kind of Attorney General I will be. As I have done in the Senate, I will work to keep Virginia's families and seniors safe. I will fight to protect consumers, defend civil rights and ensure state agencies are accountable to the people. And I will stand up for the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference.
"As the only Democrat from Loudoun County in the General Assembly, I've stood up to Ken Cuccinelli and his allies in Richmond on the front lines of the legislative fights over their socially divisive agenda. I have won tough races in a swing district in the outer-suburbs of Northern Virginia and I know what it takes to win.
"I look forward to campaigning in every corner of the Commonwealth and introducing Virginia to a new vision for the office of Attorney General.
Mark Herring was elected to the State Senate in 2006, representing Loudoun and Fairfax Counties and previously served as a Loudoun County Supervisor for four years. During his tenure in the Senate, Herring has been a leader in the effort to grow and expand technology-based economic development in Virginia and has worked to make both state and local governments more accountable to the public. Herring led the effort to crack down on new threats to our children's safety, working closely with law enforcement and prosecutors to keep dangerous new synthetic drugs off the shelves. He has championed legislation to target those who would commit financial scams against our seniors and passed legislation to strengthen penalties for acts of domestic violence. As Co-Chair of the General Assembly's National Guard Caucus, he has worked to ensure that military personnel, their families and veterans have the full support of the state and communities throughout the Commonwealth.
Herring has lived most of his life in Loudoun County. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Virginia. Since graduating with honors from the University of Richmond School of Law, he has practiced law in Leesburg for 22 years. He is the Principal of the law firm Herring & Turner, P.C. He has been married to his wife, Laura, for 23 years and they have two children.

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After all the fuss about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's five-second maternity leave and total ban on working from home, she made some shocking news today. Yahoo will double its paid maternity leave from 8 weeks to 16. That's 16 PAID weeks for parental leave. Dads will get eight weeks of paid leave.
Just to put this in perspective, Google employees get 18 to 22 paid weeks, and at Facebook, moms and dads get 4 months. New Yahoo parents also get $500 to go toward related costs. But still, can you imagine getting a perk like that? I think parents would be more likely to take that leave if it were paid.
It's great that we have laws that protect our jobs (well, full-time jobs, in most cases) when we need to take time off after giving birth or adopting. But I've heard so many women say that even though they knew they were entitled to those 12 weeks, they just couldn't afford it. Paid maternity is still all too rare. Even when it is paid, it's often just a fraction of your salary and based on seniority. I've known women who get partially-paid maternity leave come back early because they still couldn't afford the temporary pay cut.
Imagine if everyone got paid parental leave. If you didn't have to choose between bonding with your child and putting food on the table. Would you be more likely to take that time off after a baby? Would you be more likely to take the full leave?
And then, what if everyone actually TOOK that parental leave just because they could? Imagine what a difference it would make. You'd probably take fewer sick days because you'd be fully recovered from your pregnancy. (Hey, some of us NEED to recover. I sure did.) There'd be a little bit less worry about money, which means we'd be less stressed out in general. More moms might give breastfeeding a chance. Our kids might be healthier, too.
We're a long way from that vision, but Mayer's latest move brings us closer to the possibility.
Would you take your full maternity leave if it were paid?
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Walter H. Hyden, 36, of Williamstown, died after his 2004 Dodge pickup truck wrecked around 11 p.m. on April 30 on Cordova Road.
Hyden was pronounced dead at the scene by Grant County Coroner Robert McDaniel.
Police believe Hyden was headed to work at DHL and lost control of the truck, possibly due to the heavy rains in the area or a medical condition.
Grant County Sheriff Chuck Dills said Hyden ran off the left side of the roadway, traveled 100 feet in a ditch before going airborne and crashing through the side of a barn.
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Eden Hazard: Player Profile
Chelsea's trio of young attacking players, Juan Mata, Oscar and Eden Hazard are forging a devastatingly lethal understanding at the Blues, all three of them capable of defence-splitting balls, mesmerisingly mazey dribbling and quick interchanges of movement and passing. Eden Hazard, the young Belgian, is the focus of this article, acquired from French club Lille as one of the most hyped young players in recent British transfer history. Is he living up to the hype? Is he ever.
Eden Hazard was born in La Louviere, Belgium, on January 7 1991. He began his footballing career in Belgium playing for Royal Stade Brainois at a young age, spending 8 years at the club. One of his youth coaches described him as a "gifted" player, and said "He knew everything. I had nothing to teach him."
Hazard went on to play for the Tubize youth team before his move to Lille in 2005. While playing for Tubize in a local tournament, he was spotted by one of Lille's scouts. The scout's report prompted Lille to meet with Hazard's father and offer Eden a youth contract. Eden's parents accepted Lille's offer, and later accepted the offer for Eden's younger brother Thorgan, due to France having better youth facilities than Belgium.
Afterwards Hazard's father stated "They remained so close to home and, at the same time, they integrated at structures where they could grow, because in Belgium, unfortunately, it's a little empty for the training of youth." Hazard spent two years at the club's local sports school, and signed his first professional contract on May 28th 2007, agreeing to a three year deal. Shortly afterwards, Hazard was promoted to Lille's reserve team, playing in the fourth tier of French football. He also continued to play for Lille's under-18 team.
Due to players being on international duty, Hazard was called up to the senior squad, by then manager Claude Puel, to play in a friendly match against Belgian team Bruges on November 16th. He came on as a substitute and played well, earning him a place in the team in a league match against Nancy on November 26th. Hazard would come on as a substitute in the match, making his professional league debut. However, he returned to the club's reserve team, spending December playing with them.
After the winter break in France, he returned to the first team, making substitute appearances against Sochaux, Metz, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). After the PSG game, he returned to the reserve team in the fourth division, and continued with the under-18 team in the Coupe Gambardella. In 2008, Hazard scored his final amateur goal against Vitre, in a 3-2 victory. He finished his amateur career, helping the team finish fifth place.
At the start of 2008/09 season, Hazard was called up to the senior squad, and was given the number 26. This would be his debut season in the club's first-team after being permanently promoted by new manager Rudi Garcia. He made several substitute appearances, and against Auxerre, scored his first career goal for the first team, resulting in him becoming the youngest goalscorer in Lille's history.
A few days later, Hazard would make his first start against Motpellier in the Coupe de la Ligue (League Cup), in a match that saw Lille beaten 4-2 on penalties. Hazard made his league start in a 3-0 victory against Saint-Etienne, scoring the opening goal. His performances throughout the first-half of the season, earned him a three year contract extension, which tied him to the club until 2012. Hazard went on to score a match-winning goals against Sochaux in the league, and also scored in the Coupe de France against defending champions Lyon in a 3-2 win. In the last ten matches of the season, Hazard started eight of them, contrbuting to the team finishing fifth, which resulted in Lille qualifying for the UEFA Europa League. After the season, Hazard was awarded the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) Youth Player of the Year, becoming the first player outside of France to achieve the award.
Following the 08/09 season, Hazard attracted attention from a lot of clubs, including Italian team Inter Milan, English clubs Arsenal, Manchester United, and Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, with French Legend, and Real Madrid Director of Football, Zinedine Zidane personally recommending him to Real Madrid. Zidane stated "Eden is technically gifted and very fast. He will be a major star in the future. I would take him to Real Madrid with my eyes closed."
At the start of the 2009/10 season, Hazard would go on to impress for Lille, staring in their UEFA Europa League campaign, and scoring in both qualifying rounds, helping the team reach the group stages. It wasn't until December that Hazard scored his first goal of the season in the league against Le Mans in a 3-0 win, also providing assists on the other two goals. Hazard went on to scored in the derby match against rivals Lens, in a win that helped Lille stay in position for a UEFA Champions League place.
A few days later, Hazard accepted a contract extension, which would keep the player at the club until 2014. On March, Hazard scored the winner in a 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the first leg of the club's Europa League tie. For his impressive performances during the league in the month of March, Hazard was award the UNFP Player of the Month. A month later, Hazard was nominated for the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year, and also for the Young Player of the Year award, for the second season in a row. He lost out on the Ligue 1 Player of the Year, but went on to be awarded the Young Player of the Year, for a second consecutive season, becoming the first player to win the award twice.
In the 2010/11, Hazard's performances dropped, and he was benched by Lille manager Garcia in an effort to "allow him to breathe and learn that his performances were insufficient." Hazard went on to appear as a substitute in the next few matches, and stated "The first two months were a bit touch. I wouldn't say that I began doubting my abilities, but I definitely went through a really patchy spell." In October, Belgium national team manager Georges Leekens said that the player "needed to work harder, both physically and mentally, to regain his past year's form." Belgium's assistant coach also criticized Hazard, stating that he "often displayed a lazy mentality while training with the national team." The Lille manager would respond to these comments, stating that they were "excessive", and that "Eden is only 19 years old and can still make more progress in all areas."
Following the international break, Hazard scored for Lille in a 4-1 victory against Caen in the Coupe de la Ligue. Ten days later, he scored against Brest in the league, recapturing his form. Hazard went on to play a part in both goals in a 2-1 in against Monaco, which continuted the club's unbeaten streak, leaving Lille top of the table on December. On March 2011, Hazard's performances had earned him a new contract, which now tied him to the club until 2015, and made him the highest paid player in the French League (Ligue 1).
In March, he would pick up the UNFP Player of the Month for the second time in his career. On April, Hazard made his 100th league appearnce for Lille, scoring in a 3-1 victory over Caen. Hazard scored in the semi-final victory against Nice in the Coupe de France, helping take Lille into the Final against PSG. A few days later, Hazard was nominated for the UNFP Lighe 1 Player of the Year for the second consective season. In the final of the Coupe de France, Hazard played 89 minutes, as Lille defeated PSG 1-0, at France's national stadium, Stade de France.
A week later, Lille drew 2-2 with PSG, winning the Ligue 1 title for the first time since the 1953/54 season, and the club won their first double since the 1945/46 season. The day after Lille won the league, Hazard was awarded the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year, becoming the younger ever player to win the award.
At the start of the 2011/12 season, Hazard was awarded the number 10 shirt. He made his UEFA Champions League debut against Russian side CSKA Mosow in a 2-2 draw. After going two months without scoring, Hazard came on as a substitute, scoring the match-winning goal, converting a penalty, which was described as a "Antonin Panenka-style chipped penalty." Days later, he was nominated for the UEFA Team of the Year for 2011. In Lille's final match before the winter break, Hazard scored in a 4-4 draw against Nice. After scoring, Hazard celebrated by paying tribute to Molami Bokoto, a former Lille academy player who had died a day before.
After going a few games without scoring, he scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Auxerre, which brought his goal total for the season to 13, which was his personal best. On April, Hazard made his 100 consecutive Ligue 1 appearance, which is currently the longest run in the French top flight. For the third season in a row, Hazard was nominating for UNFP Player of the Year award, and picked the award up two weeks later, becoming the second player to ever capture the award in consecutive seasons. In what would be his final match for Lille, Hazard would score his first hat-trick in a 4-1 win against Nancy. He made 147 appearances for Lille, scoring 36 goals.
On May 2012, Hazard tweeted that he would be joining newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners, Chelsea, by stating "I'm signing for the Champion's League winners." On June, Chelsea confirmed the signing on their club website. The transfer fee was undisclosed, but is rumored to be 32 million Euros. Arriving at Chelsea, Hazard spoke to the website saying "I'm delighted to finally arrive here. It's a wonderful club and I can't wait to get started."
Hazard was given the number 17 shirt, which was vacated by Jose Bosingwa. He made his debut for Chelsea in the 2012 FA Community Shield against Manchester City. A week later, he played his first match in the league against Wigan, assisting with a goal, and winning his side a penalty in a 2-0 win. Hazard's first goal for Chelsea came against Newcastle, scoring a penalty in a 2-0 win. He made his Champions League debut for Chelsea, in the opening group stage match against Juventus.
In January, Hazard scored a long range goal in a 4-0 win against Stoke. He was sent off in a League Cup semi-final against Swansea for trying get the ball out from under a ball boy, who was lying on it in order to deliberately waste time. Chelsea lost the tie 2-0, and were eliminated from the League Cup. on March, Hazard won the Man of the Match, in a 2-0 victory against West Ham, assisting Frank Lampard's 200th Chelsea goal, and scoring himself. Chelsea legend Lampard has stated "I've said to him he has got absolutely everything. He's only 22, he has the world at his feet and with the way he's playing and the ability he has on the ball, he is scaring the life out of people."
Hazard has featured for Belgium since 2006, in the Belgium Under-15's and 16's. He's also featured for Belgium Under-17's and 19's, but was quickly promoted to the Belgium national side, and has earned 36 caps, scoring 5 goals. He is known for his speed and technical ability, and has been described as a "fearless, explosive attacking midfielder." He's been compared to the two best players in the world, Messi and Ronaldo, due to his unique playing style.
The future is bright for Hazard, and at the young age of 22, he can only get better.
Article by Alan Murphy
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England overwhelm Uganda
Group C Bangladesh U19 96 for 1 (Nafis 39*, Naeem 49*) beat Scotland U19 95 (Enamul 4-21) by nine wickets
Bangladesh's Nafis Ibqal launches one over the top against Scotland U19s
Bangladesh picked up their first points of the Under-19 World Cup, and in emphatic style, as Scotland were crushed by nine wickets at the Fatullah District Stadium.
Over 5,000 fans turned up to watch the first-ever international match at the ground, and they were in good voice as Bangladesh romped past Scotland's total of 95 in only 12.2 overs. It was a fine allround performance from the Bangladeshis, who asked Scotland to bat first and made swift inroads.
The stars of Bangladesh's bowling performance were the spinners Enamul Haque jnr (4 for 21) and Shahadat Hossain (3 for 27). Only Scotland's captain, Kyle Coetzer, put up any resistance at all. He made 42 before being bowled by Haque for 42, to add to his 62 in the first match against India.
Scotland had made their runs in 30.2 overs, but Bangladesh needed less than half that number to race to victory. Nafis Iqbal and Naeem Islam did the damage with 39 and 49 not out respectively, and their coach Richard McInnes was pleased with his team's positive attitude.
"The speed with which we wrapped up the match should fill the players with a lot of confidence," said McInnes. "We prepared very well for this tournament and we are giving it our best shot. I still think the players can perform better."
Scotland's coach Willie Morton refused to be downcast in defeat. "The tournament goes on into next week and for us that is when the competition will really begin," he said. "In Scotland we would normally have four men and a dog watching us play, so it is a great experience for our boys to play in front of such crowds."
Group A Sri Lanka U19 84 for 1 (Vithana 52*) beat Canada U19 81 (Kulasekera 5-27) by nine wickets
Chamith Kulasekara claimed his second consecutive Man of the Match award, as Sri Lanka trounced Canada by nine wickets at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium. Kulasekara's figures of 5 for 27 snapped Canada's resistance as they tumbled to 81 all out in 31.1 overs - a far cry from the resolute performance they had put in a day earlier against Australia.
Sri Lanka's batsmen made light work of the target, and needed just 16 overs to wrap up the match. Harsha Vithana scored the bulk of the runs to finish on 52 not out. But Sri Lanka's coach DS de Silva refused to get carried away by another comfortable victory. "We are taking the tournament game by game," said de Silva. "If we can play like we did today and continue performing like this we have a chance of winning the trophy."
De Silva's opposite number, Franklyn Dennis, on the other hand, was understandably downcast. "It has nothing to do with the conditions here in Bangladesh which I think are good," said Dennis. "Our players got out by misjudging balls and I hope we can perform better in our next match."
Sri Lanka's victory means that tomorrow's Group A clash between Australia and Zimbabwe in Bogra is a make-or-break encounter. Zimbabwe have to win to stay in contention for the Super League.
Group B England U19 259 for 7 (Wright 70, Patel 55) beat Uganda U19 46 (Bresnan 4-7, Stiff 4-7) by 213 runs
England completed their second comfortable victory of the tournament, as Uganda were overwhelmed by 213 runs at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong.
Uganda started brightly enough, however, and after winning the toss and electing to bowl, they succeeded in restricting England to 259 for 7 in their 50 overs. Their main man was Davis Arinaitwe, who took 3 for 53 in nine overs as only two England batsmen, Luke Wright and Samit Patel, managed to reach 50.
But that was as good as it got for Uganda. Their reply was strangled at birth as both Tim Bresnan and David Stiff returned the destructive figures of 4 for 7. Mark Lawson was made to look comparatively profligate as he swept up the other two wickets for 13 runs, as Uganda were bundled out for 46.
England's second win has virtually guaranteed them a place in the Super League, although their real Test of the first round will come when they take on South Africa on .
Tomorrow South Africa takes on Nepal at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium and a win for South Africa will ensure both Super League places are decided before the final round of matches.
Group D Pakistan U19 146 for 2 (Adnan 64*, Khalid 50) beat Ireland U19 142 (Mansoor 4-28) by eight wickets
Pakistan have all but secured their place in the Super League, after bringing the Irish back down to earth after their near-upset against West Indies on Monday.
West Indies had squeaked past Ireland by six runs, but Pakistan showed that they are a classy unit by cruising to an eight-wicket win, in front of a crowd of over 4000 at the Khulna Divisional Stadium. Ireland were asked to bat first, and lost regular wickets as they were bowled out for 142 in the 48th over.
A day after falling only six runs short of an upset against West Indies, Ireland were outplayed by an impressive Pakistan team in front of a crowd of over 4,000 that included ICC President Ehsan Mani.
Put into bat, Ireland struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking over as wickets fell at regular intervals. The European Champions had reached 142 when their tenth wicket fell in the 48th over. The legspinner Mansoor Amjed took 4 for 28, while Salman Qadir and Tariq Mehmood picked up two wickets each.
That was half the battle won, but Pakistan still had to hunt down a potentially tricky target. But they were given a flying start by their openers Adnan Zaheer and the captain Khalid Latif, who eventually fell for 50 from 45 balls. Adnan remained unbeaten on 64 as Pakistan won with almost 25 overs to spare.
"I don't think we did badly," said Ireland's coach Adrian Birrell. "We were simply beaten by a better team."


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Planned Parenthood CEO Lillian Tamayo Honored by Florida State Representative Kevin Rader
For Immediate Release: May 19, 2014
House of Representatives Tribute Presented in Recognition of National Leadership Award
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West Palm Beach, FL — On August 27, 2009, Lillian A. Tamayo, Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast (PPSFTC) President and CEO, will be presented a Tribute from State Representative Kevin J. G. Rader. Tributes from the Florida House of Representatives are presented at a member's request to commemorate local achievements. Representative Rader requested a Tribute for Lillian Tamayo to celebrate her receiving the Ruth Green Award, the highest honor bestowed upon CEOs of Planned Parenthood for lifetime achievement in executive leadership.
"Lillian is much deserving of this honor," said Representative Rader. "She is a leader in our community and it has shown through her hard work, dedication and passion for helping people."
August also marks Lillian's tenth anniversary as President/CEO of PPSFTC. Under Lillian's leadership, PPSFTC has grown from a small storefront office offering just pregnancy testing and counseling services to ten health centers serving an eight county region with a population size larger than 32 other states. During Lillian's ten year tenure, the affiliate has grown from a budget of $1.8 million to $10 million, from $600,000 in grant revenue to more than $3.5 million, and from thirty staff members to over one hundred. Through innovative education and outreach programs such as La Promesa, Planned Parenthood also increased Hispanic access to reproductive health care in Palm Beach County by more than 130 percent and by more than 53 percent in Miami-Dade County.
The affiliate has also achieved the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator, for six consecutive years under Lillian's leadership. Receiving four out of a possible four stars from Charity Navigator indicates that an organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of the organization in an efficient manner. Only 2 percent of the charities rated by Charity Navigator have received at least 6 consecutive 4-star evaluations.
"It is a privilege to work for an organization which defends simple, core human values; the right to self determination, the right to decide when and if one will become a parent, the right to define one's own family, and the right to love," said President Lillian Tamayo. "The opportunity to translate these principles into action by assuring America's men, women, and teens have access to reproductive health care and education is the centerpiece of Planned Parenthood's legacy and, truly, my great honor."
The Ruth Green Award was established in 1981 to honor a remarkable and talented woman who served as a volunteer, an executive director and as an ambassador-at-large for the mission of Planned Parenthood.
Lillian currently serves on the Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). In 2006, Ms. Tamayo received the ACLU Foundation of Florida's Nelson Poynter Award which is presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to the cause of civil liberties in Florida. Ms. Tamayo was also nominated by the Democratic National Committee Chairman, Howard Dean, to serve as a Party Leader and Elected Official member of the Platform Committee for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. A native of Cuba, Ms. Tamayo lived in New Jersey and Connecticut prior to relocating to South Florida in 1999.
The mission of Planned Parenthood of South Florida and Treasure Coast, Inc. is to provide comprehensive sexual health care through the provision of clinical services, education and advocacy. We do so by understanding and responding to the needs of those seeking our services, and by protecting and respecting the essential privacy rights, dignity and culture of each individual.
Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, Inc.
Judith Selzer
August 26, 2009


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This week at What Will You Stamp we are showing the versatility of Teeny Tiny Sentiments (or Wishes depending where you are located in the world)
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"Oh honey, you look so hot in sweatpants."
This is a phrase many of us never thought we would ever hear. Like ever. Let alone believe! But daaaaaaayum do I feel fine in these Joshua Perets tight sweats. The key to looking and feeling hawt in sweatpants is all in the way you put your outfit together. I know, I say this often, but shoes are a girls best friend, and if we've learned ANYTHING at all from Sex & the City, it's that
I like to pretend I'm Samantha on the weekends
shoes are everything and will dictate an outfit.
So. First line of business, put on said sweats. Second, find some strappy sandals. They will balance out the casual. Third, pop on a dress shirt (again, ups the business casual aspect). And last, accessorize with class (watch and timeless jewelry).
I look like I'm meeting with
Donald Trump to discuss
immigration Barack and Michelle for tea (and no one knows if I'm wearing my
fancy panties or my granny panties). Michelle will probably ask.
pants: c/o Joshua Perets
shirt: H&M
shoes: Lulu's (old) - find similar here


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Above Wellgarth Road there is a slightly less interesting stretch, though number 19
Hampstead Way is elegantly proportioned neo-Georgian (as late as 1933).
Morland Close has one and possibly two houses by Bunney and Makins, while
Romney Close is by a builder called Quennell (brother of the architect
C H B Quennell).
A bend to the right leads to the interesting group of houses surrounding Wyldes Farm which was carefully preserved and used by the Trust and by Parker and Unwin themselves as offices. The farmhouse is T-shaped, the old stem being in white weatherboarding reminiscent of Kent and the Parker and Unwin cross bar being in dark brown brick with an immense roof, with two tiers of dormers inset into it, clearly intended to evoke the qualities of a barn. A tall black weatherboarded bay projects northward.
Next to the farmhouse is Wyldes Close, at the top of which is a particularly fine house, Wyldes Close Corner (originally Boundary House) by Parker and Unwin: brown brick, tall chimneys, steep roof, and very little ornament (Philip Webb's style). Far End is neat neo-Georgian by Evelyn Simmons (his own house). Gates House is another excellent house of the Lutyens school, designed in 1915 by T Lawrence Dale and later altered by the pioneer modern architect, T S Tait (of Sir John Burnet, Tait & Lorne), who lived there. Beneath Dale's tall three-storey bay, towering above the road, is placed a plaster panel by Sir William Reid Dick. On the lower side of Hampstead Way, numbers 3-5 are pleasing red brick cottages by Parker and Unwin, and number 1 is an exquisite, restrained neo-Georgian villa, designed for himself in 1922 by C H James, who had been in the offices of both Parker and Unwin and Sir Edwin Lutyens. Its fine sense of materials, with minimal decoration to doors and windows, and the clipped silhouette of its gables and chimneys show that in the early 'twenties neo-Georgian was still leading towards modern architecture and not away from it.
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Icelandair Hotel Hamar
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- Excellent location for Northern Lights' sightings; staff will give you a wake-up call to see them
- Two outdoor natural-spring hot tubs, with mountain views
- There's an on-site 18-hole golf course
- An hour's drive from Reykjavik & a good spot on the way to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Map & Directions
It's a 90-minute drive from Reykhavik Kaflavik Nas Airport and an hour's drive from Reykjavik city. On-site parking is free. For those not driving, there is a bus from the airport to Reykjavik, where you will pick up the bus to Borganes (which is three miles from the hotel). A taxi from Borganes will cost around £12. You can expect the full journey to take just under three hours and cost £40-£50.


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Tara's 7th birthday at the beginning of Easter was a highlight of the holidays, along with our present to her, 'Cats', a couple of days prior. It was a distinct pleasure to enjoy her absolute delight at the theatre (luckily not solely due to the kitch, plastic martini glass with the lit stem that constantly changed colour -- "you may take it back to your seat but you must switch it off before the 2nd act begins". Never fear, it was only a non-alcoholic slushy!).
Easter down on the Mornington Peninsula helping to celebrate a wedding and take some photos of the occasion was fun with additional highlights of a judged Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Egg Hunt at Uncle Martin & Aunt Yvette's caravan park on Easter Sunday. Tara's eyebrows shot up when, on arriving at Granddad's place, the Easter Bunny hadn't yet been as he was "incredibly busy delivering eggs all over the world"! A weak excuse which has helped to convince her that the Easter Bunny, along with that guy in red who turns up at Christmas, aren't real. Let's face it: I'm a terrible liar. ;o)
One benefit of our lazy school holiday life has been the volume of new owl creations (new ones starting from Mini Mae #25 -- http://good-times.webshots.com/album/575948722JEguIc?start=72) which I'll be taking to Rose St, Fitzroy on Sunday 11th. Come and join the fun of a market chock full of amazing talent selling fabulous stuff. I hope to see you there!
Back to school and the usual routine next Monday. Mixed feelings about that. My next market will be the following Sunday (18th) back at my regular Abbotsford Convent Maker's Market. It's panning out to be a busy month.


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Saturday, 5 April 2014
Cute Canines!
Just look who mastered them today at my Scottie Dog workshop:
Aren't they adorable!!
There were some fiddly, tricky stages to these cute doggies but those nimble fingers coped brilliantly.
Well done everyone! Enjoy your cute canines!
Jude xo
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Super cute! They are all adorable!ReplyDelete
Well done girls, very cute!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6 April 2014 at 00:12
I love these dogs Judith! So cute!! xxxReplyDelete
the dogs have worked well, I have the pattern from Jennie Rayment through create and craft but have not made one yetReplyDelete
Great results. I first came across this years ago in class when one of my older ladies was working on one from an old magazine, from the 70s I think. I found the pattern more recently on Denise Schmidt's website.ReplyDelete
LOvely workshop Judith and Abi enjoyed herself. Thankyou so much.ReplyDelete
OK, I really don't have an excuse not to give one a go now!!!ReplyDelete
Wow and so young too xReplyDelete
Bet they did way better than I would have with the fiddly bits. And swore waaaaay less. ;-)ReplyDelete
They look fab. Well done everyone!ReplyDelete
These are really fun and the happy girls there that should be proud of their sewing.ReplyDelete
They're all fabulous!ReplyDelete
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Stacking The Shelves: I'm Sorry I Keep Forgetting Edition
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I got With All My Soul too! I plan on reading it next, but I'm sad to see the series end too. Enjoy all your books!
- April 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM
- Mel@Thedailyprophecy said...
Oh wow, great haul! I see some interesting titles there :D
Happy reading!
Showcase -Mel@thedailyprophecy.
- April 7, 2013 at 7:26 AM
- Grace Fonseca said...
Hey getting sick sometimes happen. So don't worry about it. You have so many good books. I hope you love all your new books.
- April 7, 2013 at 10:14 AM
- Alyssa Susanna said...
READ THE COLLECTOR FIRST! You'll love it, I'm sure. I got This Is W.A.R., but I haven't read it yet. I hope you like Charm and Strange! I really want to read that one. You have some great books - have fun reading! :)
Check is my STS post!
- April 7, 2013 at 2:46 PM
- fakesteph said...
I bought The Collector this week, too, and I am so excited to read it!
- April 7, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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The exit ramp on the road to Wrestlemania is fast approaching, but has WWE shown their cards too early? Tonight's show from Indianapolis features a couple of Wrestlemania Reversal matches. Let's hold out hope that RAW still holds some surprises.
The one man DX show, known as
Shawn Michaels, heads to the ring. (I love the glow sticks in the crowd. It's true; sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.)
Match #1 � Shawn Michaels vs. JBL � Wrestlemania Reversal Match
JBL comes out in his limo, and looks to make good on his promise of a big surprise. Bradshaw isn't dressed to wrestle, even though he does get in the ring. He tells HBK that nobody tells JBL what to do or when to do it. JBL says he'll come out of retirement when he wants to, and it won't be in Indiana. HBK vs. JBL -- dream match (really?!?) won't happen tonight. JBL says in two weeks HBK will get a whooping at Wrestlemania. JBL calls him egotistical for not kicking in Cena's head. Bradshaw says doubt
has entered Michaels' mind, because deep down he knows he can't beat Cena. JBL rips into HBK for not taking the shot at Cena, because he wants to be a good guy. Bradshaw ends his diatribe by stating HBK makes him sick. Shawn takes the mike, and counters JBL accusations. HBK says he can and will defeat Cena. HBK says nobody tells him what to do or when to deliver some Sweet Chin Music. HBK rambles on, before delivering the knock-out super kick to JBL.
No Contest
Randy Orton chews Edge out for selling him out on ECW last week. Orton accuses Edge of getting kicked out on purpose, so Randy talked with Mr. McMahon. Tonight's Money in the Bank last chance Battle Royal isn't for a
ninth spot, it's for Edge's spot, because they failed to take out Lashley on ECW. Edge is not pleased with the turn of events.
Match #2 � Masterlock Challenge
(I know I said I wouldn't cover the challenge anymore, but if Lashley doesn't break the hold, I'll cover ECW for the rest of the year.)
The ECW champion heads to the ring. Masters surveys his challenger, and throws a tantrum, as he tries to lock in the hold. Masters slaps Lashley upside the head, and the champ jumps to his feet and responds with a slap of his own. The ref settles the two down, and Masters gets the hold
locked in. Lashley drops to one knee, but powers back to his feet. Masters struggles to keep the hold locked, and with one move Lashley breaks free of Masters' hold. The Masterlock has officially been broken. (And I don't have to go to ECW! Sorry, Matt.)
(Ashley's in Playboy? Since when, why hasn't WWE promoted this?)
Vince is giving Lashley a sarcastic clap, as the ECW champion walks through the back. Vince congratulates Bobby, but tells the champ Umaga will break him. And then Vince will break Trump. He tells Lashley that since someone threw his gear into the parking lot, he may want to go out there with security. Vince walks off and runs into Maria. He compliments her dress and earrings. Vince turns around and literally
runs into Eugene, who spills his coffee on the boss. (Hey, this looks vaguely familiar.) Vince calls it a boo-boo, but tells Eugene he may have a boo-boo tonight. He tells Eugene to get ready for a match, and then tells Coach to fetch Umaga. Ron Simmons the drops in for a heartfelt, "DAMN!"
WWE shows a tribute to Arnold Skaaland.
Match #3 � Last Chance Money in the Bank Battle Royal � Edge, Randy Orton, Carlito, Ric Flair, Nitro, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, Viscera, Val Venis, Kenny Dykstra, and Super Crazy
Everyone gangs up on Viscera and they are able to get him over the
top rope. Edge knees Venis in the back, and injures himself, rolling under the rope to the floor. Super Crazy goes for a dual head scissors/neck breaker on the World's Greatest Tag Team, but Hass and Benji just dump him over the top rope, as we go to commercial.
For those of you scoring at home, or even if you're alone, Haas and Val Venis were eliminated during the break. Kenny has Carlito in trouble on the apron, but Carlito is able to fight his way back onto the turnbuckle. Benjamin leaps up to greet him, only to have Flair push him to the floor, saving Carlito. Flair crotches Kenny on the top rope and chops him to the floor. Carlito reverses a whip and sends Nitro flying to the floor. Carlito and Naitch exchange chops. Flair shoots Carlito to the ropes, but Carlito counters with a springboard back elbow. Carlito
charges Flair, but the Nature Boy ducks, and back drops Carlito over the top rope. Flair is about to be announced the winner, when Edge returns to the ring. He grabs Flair and tosses him over the top rope. Edge wins.
Winner: Edge
Vince heads out on stage, and has security bring the barber shop set to ringside.
Match #4 � Umaga w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada vs. Eugene
Eugene was happy to be on RAW, until he saw Umaga. The Samoan Bulldozer
knocks Eugene off the apron, and tosses him into the ring steps. Umaga throws him back into the ring, and hits a butt splash off the middle rope. Eugene tries to take cover in the corner, but gets hit with a running butt splash. Umaga picks Eugene up, and drives him back down with the Samoan spike.
Winner via pin fall: Umaga
Vince isn't satisfied. He orders Umaga to get Eugene, and beat on him some more. Eugene is tossed into the barber's chair, and strapped in. Vince wants to make a statement, calling Eugene Trump. Umaga chokes out Eugene, and Vince starts to shave his head. Vince tells the crowd this is symbolic. Eugene is in tears and the hair falls to the floor. Vince slaps Eugene across the face, and
Umaga knocks over the chair. Vince takes the party to the back.
Candice Michelle is in the ring, and wants to address Melina concerning her blogs. Candice says if Melina has a problem with Playboy cover girls, come out a do something about it. Melina pretty much calls Candice a no talent hack (my words, not hers). She says the only reason Candice has a job is because she is willing to get naked. Melina says she has turned down Playboy, because it's beneath her. Candice is surprised, since Melina doesn't turn anyone down, and has been beneath everyone in the back. Candice goes on to challenge Melina to a bra and panties match.
Match #5 � Melina vs. Candice Michelle � Bra and Panties Match
The match is already in progress after the break. Candice has Melina in a head scissors over the rope, and is able to strip Melina of her bottoms. Melina grabs control and rips off Candice's top. Melina hits a bulldog, and tears off Candice's shorts to get the win.
Winner via strip: Melina
After the match, Ashley hits the ring and gets in Melina's face. Ashley kicks Melina in the gut, ripping off Melina's top. Ashley stands in the ring victorious, when The Great Khali strides to the ring. Melina jumps Ashley, beating her down, until Khali enters. Ashley tries to escape, but Khali
grabs her by the throat. Jerry Lawler has seen enough, and hits the ring. He kicks Khali in the back of the leg, and he lets Ashley go. Khali grabs The King, and chokeslams him with two hands.
More celebrities weigh in on the "Hair vs. Hair" match.
Todd Grisham joins JR to fill in for The King.
Match #6 � Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton
Hardy ducks a punch in the corner, and takes Orton to the mat. Hardy dodges another charge, and hits an arm drag. Orton fights
out of an arm bar, and hits an inverted back breaker. Orton stomps away at Hardy. Orton locks in a modified Boston crab. Hardy gets to the ropes, and Orton breaks the hold at the four count. Jeff and Randy trade punches, and then hits a mule kick. Hardy follows with the Whisper in the Wind. Edge runs to ringside, sliding a ladder into the ring. Orton pushes the ref aside, and slams the ladder into Hardy.
Winner via DQ: Jeff Hardy
Orton yells at Edge, allowing Hardy to recover. Jeff hits Orton with a Twist of Fate onto the ladder. Hardy sets up the ladder, and hits a leg drop off the top.
It's time for an exclusive first look at The Condemned. (Um, I've seen this trailer twice in the theater before tonight. And I liked this movie the first time I saw it, when it was called The Running Man.)
Back in his office, Vince is on the phone. He tells the other person that they will drop a bomb on this crowd, but first Vince says he will drop a bombshell. Next week, Vince will take Bobby Lashley on one on one. Coach tries to talk some sense into Vince. Mr. McMahon guarantees a win.
Shawn Michaels joins JR and the Grish at the announce position.
Eugene is in the back crying over his shaved head.
Match #7 � John Cena vs. Chris Benoit � Wrestlemania Reversal Match
Benoit chops away at Cena in the corner. The fight spills to the outside, bouncing Cena's head off the table. The champ powers out of a German suplex. Benoit ducks a clothesline, and Cena pulls up short of nailing HBK. Back in the ring, Benoit hits a back suplex, getting a two count. The Rabid Wolverine returns to the chops; Cena counters with a big boot. Benoit uses a leg lace to take down Cena, and locks in a sharpshooter. Benoit brings Cena to the middle of the ring, but the champ still fights, getting to the bottom rope. Benoit ducks a punch, and
counters with rolling German suplexes. Benoit climbs the top turnbuckle, but misses the flying head butt, as Cena rolls out of the way. Cena shoots off the ropes and hits a shoulder block, and then side slam. The champ hits the five-knuckle shuffle. Cena sets up the F-U; Benoit tries to counter into the Crippler Cross-face. Cena counters into the STF-U, and Benoit taps.
Winner via submission: John Cena
After the match, HBK hits the ring. Michaels pulls up short of hitting Sweet Chin Music, telling the champ he had him. Cena goes to shake hands, instead picking up HBK for an F-U. The champ lets him out, when JBL walks out on stage. Bradshaw says next week will be the biggest in RAW history with two main
events. First, Mr. McMahon will take on Bobby Lashley, and then Cena will team with HBK to take on Batista and The Undertaker. The show ends with the ring bathed in a purple light and the tolling of the bells.
Dale Plummer has been writing for SLAM! Wrestling since 2003. Before RAW, Dale covered Smackdown, a job he would gladly return to instead of covering ECW.


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Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Galasso. I'm a YA writer and fantasy artist/illustrator who pens mostly Gothic and horror fiction with a touch of magic and the supernatural. I live in Rhode Island with my husband, Richard, and fourteen-year-old daughter, Samantha, and am SO excited to be a new blog contributor in 2017. What a way to start the year!
Most of us will agree, 2016 was a difficult year for many reasons. Despite the horrors of the previous twelve months, most try to stay optimistic and set goals to make improvements personally and professionally. Some common resolutions: eat healthier, write two novels, get more sleep, start a workout routine, sell a million books and leave the crappy day job, etc.
One of my resolutions this year was to become more involved in a writing community. As most writers know, art in any form—especially writing—can be very isolating. I tend to shut myself away just to get work done. But it's also important to interact, especially with other writers. Rejection is a big part of the craft and it helps to have support and people who understand your pain who are more than happy to applaud your victories, and who you can cheer on through career highs and lows, as well.
Within a couple days of making my resolution, I saw Sharon's post about becoming a YAtopia blog contributor on my Twitter feed. Oddly enough, I had just been thinking about Sharon and how I hadn't seen many Twitter posts from her lately. Seeing her post that day seemed like divine intervention, fate, destiny … in a nutshell, meant to be.
Ironically, a few years ago I made a similar promise to break out of my hermit tendencies and get more active on Twitter. The first step was entering pitch contests, and Sharon was the host of one of the first ones I entered! She taught me that putting myself, and my work, out into the world wasn't so scary and that there are MANY supportive people in the writing community. She was right and I have never forgotten her for that.
Even more than fate, the key, I think, is opening up to possibility, and in doing so many amazing opportunities arise. The same goes for creativity. A lot of people ask artists and writers where they get their inspiration and we all know what a hard question that is to answer. I don't think it matters where we get inspiration, just that we open our minds to the possibility of becoming inspired. It's like shutting off your cell phone—people may try to reach you, but you won't get any of the calls! The same goes for creativity. Sometimes you have to shout at your muse to wake the heck up and then take whatever small idea you get and cultivate it into something … anything! (Even if it sucks.)
So again, thanks to Sharon who, like my first pitch contest, gave me this amazing opportunity, and thank you to all who helped build YAtopia into a fantastic blog and awesome writer's community—I'm so excited to be here! Here's to 2017 being a year to inspire and grow and cheers to resolutions—hoping you achieve ALL your dreams and goals!


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Pharaoh: The Horrible Secret of Absolute Power
A shocking suicide. A charismatic and magnetic professor. An ancient object of unimaginable power that gives its possessor horrifying control over others. Geoff Harmon, an introverted, left-brained economics teacher must overcome his deepest fears and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to stop the exponentially growing evil from destroying everything.


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Kelly Baughn
My Story
I accepted Jesus at the age of 11 at a church camp. While living in Hillsboro, Ohio in 1989, God sent missionaries Ralph and Stella Cox to our church. I will never forget the 5 minute talk given by Ralph, telling of the great need for the gospel in Japan, or the brochure they gave us recruiting workers to help plant 100 churches by the year 2000. We spent 2 years as short-term missionaries with the Cox`s in Hiroshima. God called us back to Japan full-time and we have now been in Japan for 17 years. I am honored, privileged and humbled to be used, even just a little, by Jesus in this wonderful, but needy country.
Steve; sons Brad (wife Nell) and Brandon (wife Hannah); daughter Lauren and 4 grandchildren
Ministry Focus:
I am part of the Tokyo Metro Ministry Initiative, cooperating in cafe evangelism via SonRise Cafe in downtown Tokyo.
Primary Prayer Request:
That SonRise Cafe would become a self-sustaining, God-glorifying place of business and that SonRise Church would grow with Japanese leadership at the helm.


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You may look up the title of this post if you wish, but it isn't important. I had the following on an algebra homework:
Find a matrix A with rational entries such that A is not the identity matrix and A^3 = I.
Now I knew I was supposed to use the rational canonical form, but being lazy, the question seemed easy enough to solve by just multiplying everything out. However, I quickly found this is not the case.
What I wish to see is that if anyone can solve the question using a reasoned method. In other words, guess and check is not allowed.
"In the real world, this would be a problem. But in mathematics, we can just define a place where this problem doesn't exist. So we'll go ahead and do that now..."
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'60 Minutes' takes on Boehner, Pelosi
House Speaker John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi pushed back hard Thursday against an upcoming "60 Minutes" report that is expected to raise questions about potential conflicts of interest between congressional leaders' personal stock holdings and their involvement in legislation that may affect those investments.
In separate news conferences, the leaders were both asked by "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft whether they see such a conflict. But it was Pelosi's exchange that attracted attention from conservative media.
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"I have not made any decisions on day-to-day trading activities of my account and haven't for years. I do not do it, haven't done it and wouldn't do it," Boehner said, in response to Kroft's question about his trading health care stocks during consideration of legislation dealing with the industry.
When Kroft asked whether House members should be able to trade stocks when Washington is considering legislation that could affect such stocks, Boehner replied, "I think there are plenty of rules of the House and certainly rules from the SEC that members should follow and I believe do follow."
Shortly beforehand, Kroft had asked Pelosi a much more specific question during her news conference: Why had she and her husband participated in March 2008 in "a very large" initial public offering "from Visa at a time when there was major legislation affecting credit card companies making its way through the House?"
Visa's IPO was one of the largest, with more than 400 million shares offered. Investors laid out more than $17 billion for the stock at the time.
Pelosi responded by pointing to the various protections for credit cardholders that Congress has passed since the financial crisis in the past few years, particularly New York Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney's Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, which was so unpopular with the credit card industry that "they spent $3 million trying to defeat her last time."
"First of all, what you're contending is not true," Pelosi said. "Second of all, we are very proud of our record of what happened."
Pelosi's exchange wound up on Fox Nation on Thursday afternoon under the headline: "Pelosi Visibly Shaken When '60 Minutes' Confronts Her About Shady Investments."
According to Pelosi's office, "60 Minutes" told them its upcoming report is based on a book by conservative writer Peter Schweizer, a fellow at the Hoover Institution whose previous books include, "Do as I Say (Not as I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy" and "Architects of Ruin: How Big Government Liberals Wrecked the Global Economy – and How They Will Do It Again if No One Stops Them."
"60 Minutes" declined to comment on ongoing reporting. Schweizer did not respond to a request for comment.
Kroft was forced to ask his questions along with other reporters because Pelosi and Boehner turned down requests for on-camera interviews by "60 Minutes."
Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said his office responded to all of the program's queries but was unable to make Pelosi available because the scheduling windows offered were too narrow. "We didn't have time to do an interview," Hammill said.
Boehner's spokesman, Michael Steel, said a "60 Minutes" producer contacted the speaker's office twice about the matter and that he didn't plan to do a sit-down interview either.
"Each time, we have given essentially the same response the speaker gave on-camera today," Steel said. "We do not plan to do an interview. We did not know Mr. Kroft would be at the press conference beforehand, but the speaker was obviously happy to answer his questions."
The crux of the "60 Minutes" inquiry into Pelosi centers on the fate of an early, unsuccessful attempt by Congress to regulate so-called swipe fees for credit cards during the final months of President George W. Bush's administration.


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I'm an experienced presenter at writing festivals, universities and teacher's professional development conferences. I enjoy the opportunity to speak to aspiring writers, teachers, librarians, and education students, and have a range of presentations to offer.
Some of the places I have spoken:
• CapFest, Capilano University
• Authorfest, University of BC
• Serendipity, UBC
• Eden Mills Writer's Festival
• Vancouver Writer's Festival
• Jewish Book Festival, Vancouver
• Shuswap Writer's Festival
• Yukon Teacher's Conference, Whitehorse
• Primary Teacher's Conference, Vancouver
• BC Teacher Librarians Conference, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Vernon
• School District 81 Teacher's Conference, Fort Nelson
• Literacy for Life Conference, Saskatoon
• International Reading Association, Phoenix
• Packaging Your Imagination, Toronto
• University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford
• Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators, Burnaby
• Word on the Street, Vancouver
If you'd like me to speak at your event, I'd be delighted to come! Please send me a message via the Contact page for details on topics, available dates and fees. Thank you for your interest!
[The photo shows Karen Reczuch, illustrator, and I, signing copies of West Coast Wild after it won the Information Book Award 2016 from the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada. We were thrilled and honoured!]


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Healing Hands - Crabtree and Evelyn Gardener's Hand Therapy
Crabtree and Evelyn Gardener's Hand Therapy
Where to buy: Crabtree and Evelyn
Price: $14.00 (US)
Price rating (1-5 with 1 = great value and 5 = expensive): 4
Size: 3.4 oz
Favorite or featured ingredients: Shea butter and bisabolol
Greasiness (1-5 with 1 = not greasy at all and 5 = very greasy): 2
Staying power (1-5 with 1 = constantly need to reapply and 5 = lasts even after hand washing): 2
Softness of hands (1-5 with 1 = not soft and 5 = very soft): 4
Fragrance: herbal upon initial application but fades quickly to become much more subtle
Overall rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Since this is the first review of hand creams, let me set up my criteria:
* I will use a product exclusively for at least 24 prior to reviewing.
* Each will be tested under the same circumstances when possible (variables such as weather are beyond my control)
* Each will be reapplied at regular intervals during the waking hours.
* Each will be tested while knitting with wool yarn for at least one hour.
* Each review is purely my opinion and experience and are not based on research based evidence
* I'll add updates to the various reviews as comments and suggestions come in
My Review:
I've used several of the Crabtree and Evelyn hand therapy creams over the years. La Source, Lavendar, Goat Milk and the Gardener's cream have been my favorites. The pros of these creams is the shea butter content which is great for super dry hands like mine. The tubes, while expensive, last a very long time because a little goes a long way. The fragrances tend to be subtle and yet pronounced enough if you really like good smelling hands. The Gardener's Hand Therapy smells a bit bohemian - like Patcholi - which my kids tend not to like to smell. But the fragrance fades quickly and isn't overpowering. Even though it is billed as a hand therapy for gardeners (which I am not), I didn't find that the cream has the best staying power. On cold dry days like yesterday (Dec. 3rd) which is when I tested it, I had to constantly reapply every hour or so. I also needed to reapply after hand washing otherwise my hands were horribly dry.
As far as softness, my hands feel great when the cream is regularly reapplied. The cream is very tacky and greasy upon initial application. However, it rubs in within a minute or two and doesn't leave a greasy residue. I keep this in my knitting bag because it does seem to last very nicely on my hands when knitting. My hands aren't too sticky after application so I can immediately resume knitting without worrying about getting residue my project.
Overall, I really like this hand cream and its certainly one of my top 10 favorites. However, in my neverending quest for the "perfect" hand cream, this one is lacking the staying power that I want when its cold and dry. In the spring, summer and fall, its great but when the temps start to drop below 40, I need something more.
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CD Projekt Red have introduced two new features to their upcoming game for the PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt- an animated and narrated storybook, along with flashbacks, so that players don't get lost and confused in the colossal and complex plot and subplots.
Sources suggest that game is 35 times the size of its predecessor -The Witcher 2 : Assassin of Kings. The features have been introduced to solve the problems of over-complexity and repetitiveness through flashbacks. The animated story book in the game's menu will also be used for the same purpose.
To ensure the game maintains a steady pace, the studio has introduced "event clusters" throughout the game, where a series of events will happen to break up the rhythm of the game into simple tasks. Quests will also be divided into categories across the game to ensure that game doesn't get monotonous, which is generally the case in open-world games.
The game will be available on the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4. However, its the PC version that you should gunning for, which includes the complete lack of any DRM and free exclusive DLC, unless you purchase via Steam as it will have the in-built Steam DRM).


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Bird Watching…….all the way
You can visit an earlier post where it was Bird Watching……almost for my first in these series. All these fellas visited us, just across our window….and yes, were a treat every time. It was like we lived in a cage……and they were free to soar the great skies.
|Aye Mynah!
|Bulbul bole!
|This fella was like a trapeze artist…
|Now he was just showing off!
|Tinkle trying to get a better view….or prey perhaps!
|This tiny one kept me on the edge till I could capture her one fine day
|A pigeon, a sparrow and a crow can share a moment together….so why can't we?
|Three solid fellas all eyeing the prey below
|This one was all for the camera……refused to fly off! Filmy saala! 😀
|Jo tera hai woh mera hai……jo mera hai….woh MERA!
|Kingfisher………….not flying here either!
|The outsider tends to rule……learn from history!


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PETA has a plan for the sinister home where Buffalo Bill skinned his victims in the movie "Silence of the Lambs" — turn it into an animal house.
"We're always looking for ways to draw attention to the violence inherent in the production of leather, fur, and other animal skins," Tracy Reiman, the executive vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wrote Wednesday in a letter to the real estate agent handling the sale of the stately home.
"Turning 'The Silence of the Lambs' house into an empathy museum for these victims would serve as a way to point out that all animals are made of flesh, blood, and bone."
There was no immediate response from Dianne Wilk of RE/MAX Select Realty. But the three-story Victorian located in Layton, Pennsylvania was still on the market as of Wednesday, with an asking price of $249,000, according to the RE/MAX web site.
It was featured in the 1991 movie starring Jodie Foster as an FBI agent who tracks down a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine) with the help of the erudite but man-eating Hannibal Lecter (played by Anthony Hopkins).
The foyer and dining room appeared in the movie, but Buffalo Bill's gruesome basement torture chamber was filmed on a sound stage.
The house was initially priced at $300,000 when the owners, Scott and Barbara Lloyds first put it on the market back in August. And while it's infamy has attracted a lot of attention, it has yet to land a buyer.
Wilk has said potential buyers have been turned off by the home's remote location in a sleepy village some 30 miles south of Pittsburgh that is so small is doesn't even have a stoplight.


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The Secret Science Boards of TED And The Question of Consciousnessby Gabriel Roberts on August 18, 2014 in NewsTED_CensorshipThere's a shadowy group lurking in the squeaky clean corridors of the scientific information conglomerate known as TED. Here in the cockles of this monolithic shaft of Copernican cocksuredness hides a gloaming collection of secret scientists who decide the fate of the information you're allowed to hear. They have no name, so we shall call them the Anonymous Society of Scientist (A.S.S. for short). We may have never known of A.S.S.'s existence if not for the hell raised over the removal of two popular TEDx Whitechapel speeches by Scientist, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake and best-selling author, Graham Hancock.Both Dr. Sheldrake and Graham Hancock's talks revolved around the idea that consciousness is not necessarily limited to the physical human body, but that it may extend far beyond in ways not yet fully understood. In light of the present paradigm of scientific thought which supposes we are actually "lumbering robots" as Richard Dawkins famously stated, the contrarian claims of Sheldrake and Hancock are not considered suitable for public consumption – so think the veiled harbingers of A.S.S. who were consulted on whether or not to allow Sheldrake and Hancock to besmirch the good name of TED with their 'pseudoscience'.Graham Hancock was additionally isolated because of his blatant affinity for psychedelics and his bold assertion that adults should be allowed to explore their own consciousness by consuming whatever sacred compounds they wished as sovereign human beings in pursuit of expanded consciousness. His moving story of quitting a 20 year cannabis addiction as a result of his Ayahuasca journey was of little scientific value, despite his citing of historical research that evidently claims that hypnogogic patterns found in 50,000 year old cave paintings lends credence to the idea that psychedelics have been with us as a mystical source for the larger part of what is seen as our conscious history.After over 150,000 combined views between Sheldrake and Hancock on the TED YouTube page, the videos were removed, thus whipping the unscientific rabble of their fans into frenzy. This sparked a rabid debate on the Internet over what should and should not be seen under the TED banner. Dr. Sheldrake characterized the situation this way:"This discussion is taking place because the militant atheist bloggers Jerry Coyne and P.Z. Myers denounced me, and attacked TED for giving my talk a platform. I was invited to give my talk as part of a TEDx event in Whitechapel, London, called "Challenging Existing Paradigms." That's where the problem lies: my talk explicitly challenges the materialist belief system. It summarized some of the main themes of my recent book Science Set Free (in the UK called The Science Delusion). Unfortunately, the TED administrators have publicly aligned themselves with the old paradigm of materialism, which has dominated science since the late nineteenth century.TED say they removed my talk from their website on the advice of their Scientific Board, who also condemned Graham Hancock's talk. Hancock and I are now facing anonymous accusations made by a body on whose authority TED relies, on whose advice they act, and behind whom they shelter, but whose names they have not revealed."The primary reason cited for removal of Dr. Sheldrake's TED talk was his reference to the mechanistic view of the world as part of an overall science "delusion". One of the reasons cited by A.S.S. to remove Dr. Sheldrake's talk is stated as follows:"He suggests that scientists reject the notion that animals have consciousness, despite the fact that it's generally accepted that animals have some form of consciousness, and there's much research and literature exploring the idea."Sheldrake responded to this accusation by clarifying that he was speaking distinctly toward the dominating mechanistic viewpoint, saying:"Materialist philosophers and scientists are still in the majority, and they argue that consciousness does nothing – it is either an illusion or an "epiphenomenon" of brain activity. It might as well not exist in animals – or even in humans. That is why in the philosophy of mind, the very existence of consciousness is often called "the hard problem"The backlash to the removal of the controversial videos grew to such a degree that Chris Anderson, Curator of TED Conferences sent a message to Graham Hancock accusing him of inciting a web riot and calling Hancock a pseudo-archeologist:"It would help your cause to let this whole discussion calm down a little. You seem to have whipped your supporters up into a bit of a frenzy. There's no conspiracy out to get you. We just have certain guidelines for our TEDx events that weren't fully implemented in this instance, and it's OK to have a public discussion about that.So here's a suggestion. While I reach out and see if any of our advisors is able to go into more depth in answering your specific questions, perhaps you could help me understand why your work is widely characterized as pseudo-archeology, as in the current version of this Wikipedia?"Of course Graham Hancock did not take this sitting down and promptly replied:"Chris, your reply is very strange and does no credit to you in your role at the Curator of the TED Conference or to TED as a whole.Quite simply the issue is this: TED has defamed me by making a number of accusations against me in this public forum on the TED website – accusations that are highly damaging to my reputation as an author and public speaker. I have asked you to substantiate those allegations, which surely should be a matter of the highest priority to you if you have a genuine commitment to science and to truth. Yet instead of doing so you dodge my reasonable request for substantiation by telling me you are attending an event in DC, posing a number of irrelevant questions to me, making a reference to Wikipedia, and asking those you see as my "supporters" to "calm down a little." This is all sleight of hand."So to sum this up:Jerry Coyne and P.Z. Myers didn't like Rupert Sheldrake and Graham Hancock's TED talks. They complained to TED and TED summoned A.S.S. to stew over how they might justify removing these two specific talks on the grounds that they are unscientific. They posted broadly generalized reasons for calling both talks 'pseudo-science'. The good people of the Internet went into an uproar and TED stuck with A.S.S. for a while until not even A.S.S. could keep the controversy from growing out of control. Dr. Sheldrake and Graham Hancock both posted full refutations of their talks, addressing every accusation.TED responded to Hancock and Sheldrake by putting a line through the refuted claims of A.S.S. So in the end, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake and Graham Hancock have been partially vindicated, at least in the court of public opinion and TED has been put in check for now. But beware! A.S.S. is ever watchful of pseudo-science and will not let anything unscientific to be posted on TED! Now, enjoy this TED talk with Evangelical Christian Crusader, Billy Graham! Would you like to see Graham Hancock and Dr. Rupert Sheldrake speak together for the first time about TED? Come see me host a discussion between them at the Matter & Psyche Symposium on September 12-14 in Joshua Tree, CA. Get tickets at matterpsyche.nethttp://disinfo.com/2014/08/secret-science-boards-ted-question-consciousness/
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When I first got into the produce industry, grapefruit was king of the winter citrus. We featured huge displays of Texas and Florida grapefruit, sold them in five-pound bags and even offered them by the gift box during the holidays.
Alas, over the past 30 years, the increasing number of people on high cholesterol medication has sent grapefruit sales plummeting. Doctors warn patients on statins, such as Lipitor, to avoid grapefruit because the citrus interferes with the body's ability to metabolize the drug. The result can be a dangerous buildup of the drug in your body, so it's important to listen to that warning.
But for everyone else: You must try the famous Indian River Grapefruit from Florida. This is peak season for grapefruit, with the best citrus coming in from both Texas and Florida. Look for grapefruit that are flat at both the stem and blossom ends. Slick, smooth skin means thinner skin, and the heavier the fruit, the more juice. Your grapefruit should feel like a little bowling ball in your hand. You should find grapefruit retailing for 39 to 59 cents each, with larger sizes running about 79 cents.
Michael Marks is the marketing manager for FreshPoint.
In the Bins
Fuji apples
Local farms, Washington
89 cents-$1.29 per pound
Tips: Try mixing Fuji, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious for your holiday pies.
Comice pears
Washington, Oregon
99 cents-$1.49 per pound
Tips: Comice may be more expensive, stubbier and less attractive than their pear cousins, but they taste wonderful.


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Monday, November 24, 2014
2014 Best of Summerlin Winners Announced
It was another record-breaking year for the Best of Summerlin competition as more than 3,500 votes poured in to name 12 popular venues throughout the master-planned community the "Best" in a variety of categories.
The Best of Summerlin competition celebrates the people and places that make the 22,500-acre master-planned community such a popular place to live, work and play. With 700 nominations submitted in September and October, this year's competition featured a bumper crop of new finalists. This year's winners are:
Best Park: The Willows Park
Best School Spirit: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Best Place to Work Out: Parks and Trails
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Best Happy Hour: Yard House
Best Restaurant for a Celebration: Vintner Grill
Best Locally-Owned Restaurant or Eatery: Rachel's Kitchen
Best Doctor (or Veterinarian): Mathew Brooks, MS, DVM- Town Center Animal Hospital
Best Golf Course: TPC Summerlin
Best Small Retail Business (non-restaurant, 20 employees or fewer): Sweet Bubble
Best Large Retail Business: Costco
Best Community Event: Downtown Summerlin Grand Opening
"The community really embraced the finalists and the competition was fierce in some categories," said Danielle Bisterfeldt, director of marketing for Summerlin. "Several finalists used social media and created their own marketing plan to drum up votes. It was exciting to see all of the fun ways they were able to promote themselves throughout the competition."
In addition to 2014 Best of Summerlin promotional materials provided to each finalist by The Howard Hughes Corporation, every location was featured on Summerlin's Instagram page in The Adventures of Summerlin Sam. The promotional campaign created for the Best of Summerlin competition is now in its second year and features the community's loveable jackrabbit mascot Summerlin Sam, a plush stuffed doll that visited the finalists for a photo op during the voting period.
"The Adventures of Summerlin Sam as a creative way for everyone to get a look at each finalist," said Bisterfeldt. "This competition is about showcasing the best amenities, services, venues and events offered in this community, and Summerlin Sam is a fun way to do it. Congratulations to this year's winners!"
PHOTO CAPTION: The Willows Park on Desert Marigold Lane received the most votes for Best Park. The 12.7 acre park features a resident-only pool with water slides, children's play area, lighted basketball court and ball fields and four oversized sculptures featuring storybook characters from Aesop's Fables.
About Summerlin:
Developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation, Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has ranked in the country's top 10 bestselling master-planned communities for nearly two decades. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with approximately 6,000 acres still remaining to accommodate future growth within the master plan. The community is currently home to more than 100,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled list of amenities. These include more than 150 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of trails, 22 public and private schools, 14 houses of worship, nine golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks and dozens of actively selling floor plans. Homes are available in a variety of styles – from single-family homes to townhomes and condominiums– priced from the $300,000s to more than $1 million. Custom homesites in The Ridges are priced from the $400,000s. Luxury apartment homes offer monthly rents starting from the $900s. Visit www.summerlin.com for more information.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Our properties include master planned communities, operating properties, development opportunities and other unique assets spanning 16 states from New York to Hawai'i. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. For additional information about HHC, visit www.howardhughes.com.
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Friday, January 22, 2016
Bugaboo 6th Birthday Bash - Day 7.
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Hi Monica - this is such a cute card! Love the little chameleon and your papers are just perfect for him. Thanks for playing Tic Tac Toe at Incy Wincy Designs this time.ReplyDelete
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Wonderful card. Love the colours and the used Design papers. Scrapping 4 Fun Challenge
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Thanks for sharing your card with the challenge at CRAFTY FRIENDS... such a cute image. Good luck in the draw and hope to see you again. Diane Louise (DT) xReplyDelete
Lovely card, love the paper and chameleon.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your lovely Creation at Scrapping4funChallenges.
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Thank you so very much for joining in our Sixth Birthday Bash! I hope you had a wild time, hope to see ya again soon at Catch The Bug Challenge Blog for Bugaboo Stamps!ReplyDelete
What a fabulous creation and funny image! The colors are just beautiful on your card. Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapping4Fun.ReplyDelete
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So cute card! Love the buttons you used.Thanks for playing along with us at Scrappind4Fun Challenges. Hope to see you again soon!! HUGS!ReplyDelete
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Che simpatico! Bello vederti da Crafty Friends, in bocca al lupo, a presto, un abbraccio BlankinaReplyDelete


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AmericanThinker: Meryl Streep's six-minute attack on President-Elect Donald Trump at the Golden Globes incited one C-SPAN caller to actually threaten the incoming president on air. The actress's Sunday-night award speech was the topic of John McArdle's call-in show Monday morning.
In his call, which begins at the 10:02 mark, a Democrat named Julius, from Greensboro, North Carolina, blasts Trump as a "bully and a phony." Bizarrely, he references Trump's 2005 Access Hollywood recording. Trump's 11-year-old comments prompt an angry Julius to tell McArdle that if Trump were to come near Julius's two daughters, "I would do something to him [Trump]."
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Julius: I am glad that Meryl Streep did what she did. Donald Trump is nothing but a bully, a phony and all other things. I have two daughters and I wish Donald Trump would grope one of them. I wish he would – he would not set up there and say 'I did not do this' because I would do something to him.
In her well rehearsed speech, Streep encouraged this kind of deranged mindset. As another caller stated when asked if Hollywood actors' political opinions actually influence the public, "it does make a difference, especially to impressionable people who put so much stock into what these actors and personalities on TV has [sic] to say. For those more informed, it may not."


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We went away for a couple of days and came home to spring in half bloom! I would say full bloom but I know that in the next few weeks our flower beds are gonna be crazy with color! That is the beauty of wildflowers!
Pictured below is one of our trusty perennials the flame acanthus it's a little hard to see due to the purple bougainvillea in the background
I should know this but I think that purple guy in the picture below is a larkspur...correct me if I'm wrong..I like to know this stuff! Do you see what I mean about the craziness that is about to bloom in this bed?
I just really like this view of the beds in the back yard. We love to mix a little rustic metal in with all of our plants. There use to be a big rusty metal cactus in the far corner but we removed it so potential homebuyers wouldn't expect it to come along with the house.
Have you ever seen a red bluebonnet? Doesn't even really make sense does it? And...it is more of a maroon color to me. Why we don't have any bluebonnets(the Texas state flower) in our yard I don't know. We will have to work on that!
Oh and these are my favorite wildflowers these days! Red poppies..they put on quite a show...
We were a bit shocked to see that we actually had some red strawberries when we got home too! Only one was ready to eat so the two bigger kids had to split it! Ha! Believe it or not they didn't mind..they get such a kick out of growing things and reaping the rewards
Another newer favorite is this flax. It isn't the show stopper that the poppies are but I love how delicate it is and it gets to be a pretty good size
Love Love Love our agave plants(huge blue/gray guy in the background)...so easy and so cool!
And one more poppy picture..Love how they look next to this texas white stone
Now the lawn on the other hand...still a work in progress ....but I just had to share some of the reasons this is my favorite time of the year!


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Ways to save money on a Labor Day vacation
Labor Day weekend is upon us! If you are just now realizing you have an extended weekend and you want to make the most of it- and your funds- check out these tips to save money on a Labor Day vacation that will have you refreshed when you return to work.
Ways to save money on a Labor Day Vacation Get coupons
Right now, you can find Labor Day weekend sales and coupons on just about anything, Groceries for the lake can be really cheap. Want to take a road trip? There are car rental coupons out there. Need a last minute flight? There are discounts all over the place for those, too. Take a look at the coupons in the local papers, online, and even at certain dealers' sites.
Last minute travel deals
Speaking of flights, other than online discount codes and coupons in the mail, you can get some pretty cheap and hot packages fro travel right now. Hotels and airlines are trying to cash in on the extended weekend and entice travelers in, so check out sites like Hotwire and Travelocity to see what deals you can find for a last minute getaway.
Road trip it
If you still think flights are too expensive, get your friends and family together and take a road trip. You don't have to go far, and carpooling and sharing a hotel can save you all some money. Take along those grocery coupons and cook your own food once you get to your destination to save even more cash.
Get an app
If you do decide to road trip or stay at a hotel, or even if you decide to check out some coupon deals, get apps that will help you find the most coupons, get the best deals on hotel rooms, and can even show you where to fuel up for the cheapest no matter where you are. Apps on your phone can be taken with you anywhere to assist in saving money if you travel five miles down the road, or halfway across the country.
Check in on Monday
If you can swap your schedule, plan to take your off days next week and check in on Monday. Most people are checking out on that day, so rooms get discounted. In fact, on Labor Day, many places offer fantastic deals to entice patrons. Check out which ones suit you and do your vacation during the week, not over the weekend.


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Learn some dirty family secrets in this red-band trailer for The Campaign with Ferrell and Galifianakis
There's definitely more information revealed at the dinner table than you'd like to know in this red-band trailer for THE CAMPAIGN, but it's somewhat funny and revealing nonetheless, especially from the Huggins family. The Jay Roach (MEET THE PARENTS) directed comedy, starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, centers on two rivals campaigning for the same seat and the lengths they'll go in order to secure it.Â
Enjoy some family time:
The most surprising thing for me about THE CAMPAIGN is the R-rating. It's a bold move for a late summer comedy. Not that I'm complaining, as I prefer my comedies to be free to go where they want to go, but I was really expecting a PG-13 with this one. It seems that most comedians are in a love/hate category with audiences, so this could go either way. I dig both Ferrell and Galifianakis, so I'm game.
What say you? Is this a theater or a rental?
THE CAMPAIGN starts punching babies on August 10, 2012.
|Extra Tidbit:
|I don't know why, but I think Zach Galafianakis needs to do a buddy cop action comedy, maybe with The Rock or someone of that stature. What would you like to see him do?


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I know, I know..... I'm always a little slow jumping on the bandwagon, but how much fun is it playing with canvases!??!!! My first 'real' canvas and I totally LOVE it!
Lots of Dusty goodness, glimmer, shimmer and little trinkets and things.....
Awesome. Your canvas is totally amazing! Love it! :) hee hee ... and that last photo... classic!
Jules is is stunning!
I love the colours and textures.
You totally rocked your first canvas.
I did my first one the other day too. And I too am keen to do another one.
Happy monday x
Pfft! here you are with your first go at creating a canvas and swoosh! you come up with another über stunner!! It's absolutely amazing, so so much gorgeousness. I have only tried out different mediums but not seriously created anything. I must be the last one in blogland to have a try at a canvas .. any day soon ;))
Jules...this is without a doubt an exceptional piece of art work! Can't believe its your first! Gorgeous texture! :)x
Well, you made my mouth drop with your beautiful canvas. Honestly, this is truly stunning.
And then you left me with a good belly laugh. I can see my son doing something like that. Very funny. Thanks.
HI..Your canvas is exquisite.. so beautifully crafted and created...absolutely stunning!!
Your canvas rocks. Love the colors and textures. Go You!
Feast for the eyes Jules. I would so love it if you gave a class in how you created this. It's one of the better canvas pieces of art that I've seen. I just keep looking at it at all angles and enjoying it all over again. Well done lady, well done!
Heya Jules, lovin' your work. I pinned some of it on my pinterst scrapbooking board if okay with you.
Hi Julie, I posted my 'peek a boo' over at Dusty Attic and on my blog at http://kiandra-kreations.blogspot.com.au
Thanks for the inspiration. BTW can you tell me what Pfft stands for, I've seen it a lot and have no idea what it is?
I've never done a canvas like this and I don't think I would even know where to start! Absolutely stunning!
Oh my, this Canvas totally ROCKS!!!!!!!!
BTW, where do you get the DA chippies???
Mmmm, just saw you are in their DT....sorry....LOL!


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