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Posted by Lisa Loychik, CPA
January 1, 2014, marked the date that the final Repair, Maintenance and Disposition Regulations (Regulations) went into effect and apply to any business with material and supplies, repairs or depreciable fixed assets. Since the fall of 2013, when the final Regulations were first released, accountants have spent countless hours sorting through the complex rules and, based on their findings, added Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method) to their list of 2014 required filings for many clients.
But the latest update, just out February 13th, came in the form of some relief via Rev. Proc. 2015-20, which allows qualifying small businesses to not file Form 3115. While this relief was long-awaited by many, real estate or other capital-intensive businesses may find more opportunity by foregoing the "relief" and complying with the original Regulations as planned.
Opportunities for Relief
Before Rev. Proc. 2015-20, all taxpayers affected by the Regulations would have been required to file Form 3115 to adopt the new Regulations, beginning on their 2014 tax filings. For everything except materials and supplies, this entailed going back through prior years to make sure repair expenses and amounts capitalized were properly accounted for according to the new rules. While this exercise may afford some new opportunities, it also presents an administrative burden, particularly for small businesses with limited resources. Rev. Proc 2015-20 allows taxpayers who qualify to adopt the new Regulations on a go-forward basis (e.g., "cut-off method") without the look back.
Relief is available to a taxpayer with one or more separate and distinct trades or businesses and has either:
The criteria for relief are applied separately to each of the taxpayer's trades or businesses. A taxpayer's separate and distinct trade or business that does not meet one or both criteria does not qualify for relief.
Real Estate Opportunities
As mentioned above, the Regulations may provide additional planning opportunities for real estate or other capital-intensive businesses, but only IF they file Form 3115 and conduct the necessary look-back process. Opportunities could include those related to late partial dispositions, routine maintenance safe harbor for buildings, small building owner safe harbors and the use of GAA accounts where a building is acquired and later demolished. There are also opportunities related to write offs of amounts that may have been capitalized in the past, which under the new rules would be considered an expense especially in the area of tenant improvements made by the lessor. But, again, these opportunities, such as the late partial disposition and repair expense for prior years, are only available if the business files Form 3115, even if it qualifies for the new relief.
Late Partial Dispositions
In August 2014 the IRS issued final regulations on dispositions of tangible depreciable property under IRS Code Section 168. According to Rev. Proc. 2014-54, the taxpayer can make a late partial disposition election by filing an automatic accounting method change to tax years beginning before January 1, 2015. The benefits can be significant for taxpayers who identify building components that have been replaced or demolished in prior years. The IRS now allows them to write off these late partial dispositions in the 2014 year only through the filing of Form 3115. For years beginning in 2014, a one-time "catch up" for the write off of prior dispositions can be made through the automatic accounting method change. The difficult part is determining the cost of the portion of the asset disposed. The Regulations state any "reasonable method" may be used and give three examples:
Taxpayers are not limited to using the three examples listed in the Regulations. Other methods that are reasonable may be used to determine the unadjusted depreciable basis of the asset disposed.
Current Partial Disposition
The final disposition regulations also make available the opportunity to make current year partial dispositions for property replaced/disposed of by the taxpayer. For partial dispositions of property occurring in 2014 and going forward, the taxpayer can choose to make an election to write off the property disposed of. This election is done by reporting the write off on the current year return and no election statement or Form 3115 is needed. (This is unlike late partial dispositions where the taxpayer needs to file a Form 3115 to report the write off.)
Safe Harbors
The Regulations include a routine maintenance safe harbor for buildings as well as for property other than buildings. Routine maintenance is treated as not improving the unit of property and is currently deductible. Routine maintenance related to a building may include activities such as inspection, cleaning and testing of the building structure or each building system, and the replacement of damaged or worn parts with comparable and commercially available replacement parts. The activities are routine if they are reasonably expected to be performed more than once in a 10-year period for buildings and more than once during the class life of property other than buildings. Note that one of the expenses ineligible for the routine maintenance safe harbor include expenses for a betterment of a unit of property. Again, look to your accounting team to determine which expenses do or do not qualify for the routine maintenance safe harbor.
Another opportunity is the per-building safe harbor election for qualifying small taxpayers (those with $10 million or less average annual gross receipts in the three preceding years). These taxpayers can deduct improvements made to buildings with an unadjusted basis of $1 million or less. The new safe harbor election applies only if the total amount paid during the tax year for repairs, maintenance, improvements and similar activities performed on the eligible building does not exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 2% of the building's unadjusted basis.
The above are just a few of the planning opportunities we currently see related to the Regulations. As the research, understanding and execution related to these 400-plus pages of documents (consisting of two sets of final regulations and five revenue procedures) continue throughout tax season and beyond, please don't hesitate to contact Lisa Loychik at email@example.com or a member of your service team for assistance sorting it all out. Remember for the late partial disposition, there is a small window of opportunity for the write offs that begins with the 2014 tax year.
We want to hear from you! We encourage you to comment below on this blog post or share it on social media.
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We see commercial trucks on the road nearly every day. And whether we can see the cargo they haul or not, we know that these trucks typically carry heavy, dangerous materials over thousands of miles.
Understanding your options if you're hurt while driving for work
More professionals than ever before have to travel for work. Some people choose to take a second job driving for Lyft or Uber. There are also more delivery vehicles on the road now, thanks to an increase in online shopping and therefore shipped purchases. From grocery delivery services to electricians, countless Americans are driving as part of their daily work. This is true here in Kentucky, too.
Am I eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits?
If you are seriously injured or ill and you cannot work, you can be very frightened about your future. How will you get the medical care you need? How will you provide for your family? How will you ever be able to get back on your feet?
Bullying in nursing homes: emotional abuse
Anyone in Kentucky could feel that another person is being a bully, purposefully acting aggressively or in a threatening way. Nursing home residents may be particularly at risk, though. HelpGuide.org points out that physical and mental health issues may keep them from standing up for themselves, and may make them more vulnerable to verbal attacks.

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Main Destiny Obscure: Autobiographies of Childhood, Education and Family From the 1820s to the 1920s
Destiny Obscure: Autobiographies of Childhood, Education and Family From the 1820s to the 1920sProffessor John Burnett, John Burnett
In this companion volume to Useful Toil, John Burnett has drawn extensively on over eight hundred previously unpublished manuscripts. The result is a unique record of childhood that reveals in intimate detail the trials and hard-won triumphs of nineteenth-century working-class life. Besides affording rare insights into the developing child's world of dreams, hopes and fears, they reflect a crucial period in the evolution of a family tradition; a time when, to counteract the brutalizing pressures of urbanization and industrialization, ordinary people turned to each other for support.
Children have seldom had a voice in history: these writers and their experiences take their place as part of the essential fabric of our past.
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Hola familia y amigos,
I have had quite the week. Let's start with the not so good news. Justino flaked on us again and did not get baptized. There had been a baptism and so we just kept the font filled and he said he was going to come at 9. Then he texted us saying he would be late. We said we would wait. In the end he told us not to wait, better another week. I went in the bathroom and cried. I just don´t understand this guy. He is an emotional roller coaster. He progresses so well and everything goes so well, and then he just dives off the deep end and can´t meet us. He didn´t even come to church.
On the bright side, transfers were today and we found out on saturday. I am VERY pleased with the transfer assignments. My companions will continue being companions and I am training. We are all staying in the same area though. Which is good, but we had to split the area. Of course I would have been pleased with anything, but I am glad that I will still be in Vallecas and that Hermanas Seastrand and Manner are staying too. I know they are excited as well.
I definitely did not expect to be training this transfer. I thought I would train next transfer. But I am excited. I learned a lot while finishing Hermana Manners training and I think I will do some things differently and hopefully improve in my ability to train.
This week was a little nerve wracking waiting for transfers and trying to make it a good end of the transfer. And of course we had everything crazy waiting to see if Justino would get baptized or not. But what can we do? He has agency. Yesterday we split the area. That was hard. It is nice that we are in the same area and can still see these people but hard that we can´t teach them and watch them progress as much as we were able. I will no longer be teaching Justino, Miranda, or Mauro.
I think splitting the area will be good though. We have big plans to work with less actives and part member families to find more and to find through the ward. I expect miracles this transfer! I am willing to give it my all and really am excited for what this transfer is going to bring.
Remember Montes, the Muslim who was going to get baptized, but then he disappeared? Well he called us the other day and we met with him this week. He has accepted to be baptized this Saturday the 27th. Please pray for him. I´m a little worried that his friends are going to continue to be an obstacle and I have faith that God can provide a way for him to be baptized, I´m just a little worried. Also, he has so many problems with his phone, I am scared we will lose him again!
Now I want to tell you about Guiomar. We found him in the phone and he works in a little food store. He is always working so we have to teach him there for now, but he has hours when hardly anyone comes so we just go then. We have taught him twice, but he has been taught a bunch by other missionaries. He has a Book of Mormon all marked up and a hymn book.
Guiomar's biggest issue is if this is the only true church, and he has to work on Sunday. We had a "get to know you" lesson and then taught the restoration. It was a powerful lesson even though we were in his store. We focused on the loss and restoration of authority and how it was the only true church because it had the fulness of the gospel and it was the same church that Jesus Christ established. He knows the Book of Mormon is true tambien. We talked a lot about receiving revelation through prayer and I committed him to praying to know if he should be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I called him the next day to see if he had prayed and he said yes and that he felt calm. We are seeing him on Tuesday and I am super excited to invite him to be baptized! I know it will still take some time getting him to come to church, but once he understands that he needs to be baptized hopefully he will put his trust in God and close his store on Sunday.
Raul went on vacation but just got back so hopefully we will be able to meet with him soon.
Andreo is someone we found in the phone as well. He tells us he has doubts, he seems to not be a fan of organized religion, but he has such a good spirit and I can see his potential. He just needs to understand the Book of Mormon.
We want to work on finding a lot this transfer. And we want to work through the members. The problem is, it´s hard to get references. Maybe some of you can help. What would you want the missionaries to come to you and say, or how should they approach the situation? What would make you share the gospel with someone you care about? We also want to work with less actives and part member families.
And we want to work in part of our area that is a bit farther out. It takes about an hour to get there, and it is called Rivas. We have been there to visit a recent convert family and all of us feel really good about the area. And in Rivas there are the closest thing to houses that we have seen in our area, which means families. We have quite a few members who live in Rivas so they would be able to help too. We want Rivas to have its own branch or ward someday. We have dubbed this transfer and given it a name- "Light Up Rivas."
I am really excited for this transfer. I am ready to work hard and see miracles!
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25 comments:
How exciting. I hope you have a wonderful time. Do some mind clearing, soul searching, and share it with all of us.ReplyDelete
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I look forward to hearing all about your adventures!ReplyDelete
You're gonna have a great time! Explore! Prowl! And be sure to take pix for us to enjoy, too!ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful time my friend...enjoy the time with your girls and happy hunting. M xoxoxReplyDelete
Have a fantastic time!ReplyDelete
Have a great time!! So nice to hear of someone using a map, and not a GPS! :)ReplyDelete
- Auntie MOctober 05, 2011 11:04 AM
BE SAFE!! And will check into to your blog to see your pictures and adventure in the big city. :)ReplyDelete
Hello all I made it I took the subway got off at the right spot and only used my map twice. I am with K now then another subway to M. Nice weather I am watching for awesome pictures. See you soon. BReplyDelete
I nominated you for a blog award. Drop by and pick it up when you get a chance -- enjoy your time with the girls in the meantime!ReplyDelete
sounds like fun! i cant wait to see what you take photos of!ReplyDelete
I rarely visit Toronto, but when I do, I love to walk downtown. MILES AND MILES AND MILES - whoops, I should say Kilometers. The downtown area is one of the areas where I do feel safe, more than I can say for the neighbourhoods where my kids actually LIVE.ReplyDelete
Hope you're having a great time Buttons. Will watch for your return. MaaReplyDelete
You go girl!!!..Have fun..ReplyDelete
Jealous of your visit to the largest book store in the world. You will have to report back on that one. But first you'll have to tell us how much fun it was to get back together with your girls. HAVE FUN!!ReplyDelete
be safe in the city, but have FUN!!!ReplyDelete
This sounds like a wonderful adventure. WOULD love to visit that bookstore too! Have a great time!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to hear about your adventure!ReplyDelete
I'm with you. I love maps and would use them any day over verbal or written directions. I wish you a fun trip. It is always exciting seeing new country. Can't wait to hear of your adventures.ReplyDelete
I also love to travel. I go to Europe every couple of years to maintain my sanity away from the mundane for a short time!ReplyDelete
I also love to travel. I go to Europe every couple of years to maintain my sanity away from the mundane for a short time!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to hearing all about it.ReplyDelete
Hope you're having fun in the big city. The weather is beautiful right now!ReplyDelete
I'm sure you are having a great time. Toronto isn't that difficult to navigate. :)ReplyDelete
Another Country Girl. :))
Ya had me for just a tick of a second there...I thought.... what happened to the photos and tales of the country mouse going to the city? ...oh..... there it is....you posted Friday's early...hahaha.... okay then...I await the next posting.....ReplyDelete
me...I could live without big cities..... I live in a fairly big one actually...but, it doesn't really seem like it. We live in an older subdivision...with huge trees and lots of greenery...even a golfcourse across the street.... 5 minutes to shopping but, not near the downtown core. I never go down there..... ick..... oh, except for eye and dental exams... used to work there for years....but, now... happily don't have to go that far....
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Ray O'Connor : biography
Raymond James "Ray" O'Connor (6 March 192625 February 2013) was an Australian politician. He served as the 22nd Premier of Western Australia, from 1982 to 1983. He also played Australian rules football for the and East Perth Football Clubs in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL). In 1991, he was convicted of fraud as part of the WA Inc scandal, and served a six-month jail term.
Pre-political life
O'Connor was born in Perth and attended schools in towns of Narrogin and York, and St Patrick's Boys' School in Perth. He enlisted in the Australian Army and served in the 61st Battalion of the Second Australian Imperial Force between 1944 and 1947. His first attempt to enter Parliament failed when he stood as an Independent Liberal candidate for the Metropolitan Province in the Legislative Council. O'Connor also played several senior matches of Australian rules football: two matches for in 1944 in the war-time under-age competition, and later 14 matches for from 1948 to 1950.
Political career
O'Connor joined the Liberal Party in 1957 and in the general election of 1959 he was elected MLA for North Perth, defeating Stan Lapham, a Labor man who had held the seat for 6 years. O'Connor became Premier on the resignation of Sir Charles Court.'Rocky' makes it to the top. -Raymond O'Connor becomes premier of Western Australia- The Australian, 25 Jan 1982, p.7 (ISSN: 1038-8761) Poprzeczny, Joseph He was defeated at the polls after just over a year in office in 1983.The winning of the West. Kitney, Geoff National Times, 23 Jan 1983, p.6-7
A Western Australian Royal Commission into business dealings by the Government was conducted during 1991 and 1992. He was tried in 1995 on charges of stealing a 25,000 cheque from the Bond Corporation and was given a six-month jail sentence. in WA Inc Royal Commission Report, Vol.VI, 1992, p. 135, at State Law Publisher, Government of WA
He died in 2013 at the age of 86.
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What You Need to Know About Renter's Insurance
People who own a home must have comprehensive insurance, and there are similar options for renters as well.
Although damage that is caused to a rental property because of an accident is going to be the responsibility of the landlord in most cases, the actual property that is yours within your rental unit is only going to be covered if you obtain renter's insurance.
For some renters the value of their possessions may make renter's insurance unnecessary, but if you do want to safeguard the items in your rental property, there are a few things to consider before purchasing a renters' insurance policy.
- Renters' insurance is a good way to protect your own property, but it's also important because it provides third party liability coverage. This is one of the most common reasons many people get a rental insurance policy. This means that if someone visits your home and they are injured, or their property is damaged, you're covered against the costs that may arise.
- You can protect your valuables. Despite the protection offered by renters' insurance, it is important to remember that items lost in a flood are not covered, although many other emergency and accidental situations are covered, which can help you replace lost items.
- You may have protection from situations that occur outside of your home if you have rental insurance. For example if you have a computer that's stolen while you're at a coffee shop, your renters insurance may cover the cost to replace it.
- If a rental property becomes unlivable, for example as the result of a fire or some other emergency situation, rental insurance can be used to cover the costs of moving to a new property. Many insurance policies will provide up to one year of rent at a similar property, as part of their coverage.
- There are several different types of rental insurance—and a renter should compare the types of coverage carefully to find one that's going to provide the things they need, but at a cost that they can afford. For example, some policies only cover third party liability, whereas others may cover both third party liability and personal property.
- Most rental insurance policies do place limits on the items they're willing to cover—for example fine China, antiques or extremely expensive jewelry may not be covered. You should read the fine print of your agreement with the insurance company, so that you're not surprised down the road if an unforeseen situation does occur.
- As a note, many rental insurance companies won't insure renters who have a pet, and in particular a dog. Having a dog, especially an aggressive breed, may make you uninsurable in the company's opinion, so you should always ask this up-front before making a purchasing decision.
- As with homeowners insurance, as a renter, if you do obtain insurance, you'll need separate policies for earthquake and flood protection. The biggest benefit of getting these separate policies is that if your rental property does become uninhabitable, you may be able to receive money for a temporary living situation.
- Decide whether or not it's worth it to cover the items you have. Many people overvalue their possessions without realizing it, and it may not be worth it, from a financial standpoint, to pay for insurance coverage if they don't have very expensive items in their home.
- Rental insurance costs are going to vary based on your location, and you may be eligible for various discounts, so do thorough research before selecting a policy.
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Léa Lehouck joined the DCAF Gender and Security Division in 2017. Among her current projects, Léa is involved in a NATO-SPS project facilitating an organisational climate assessment in the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Georgia. She has also contributed to the design and delivery of training on Gender and Security for different audiences and has done research on the deployment of uniformed women in peacekeeping operations. Prior to DCAF, Léa worked on prevention of violence and discrimination against women in the Special Procedures Branch of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Léa holds a Master's Degree in European and International Affairs from the Institute of Political Studies of Lille (Sciences Po Lille), France, where she focused on conflict resolution and development studies.


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The product design process is best explained by the videos below. The short version (top) just gives you a quick demo of functionality, the longer version (recommended) explains the whole product design story and also in simple terms, how the product design process is carried out, by researching the problem and testing a series of prototypes to arrive at the most suitable solution:
05.06.11 I would like to thank everyone for all the enquiries I have had since posting this idea on my website and to appologise for not being able to respond to everyone. The design is a well proven concept, that (for various reasons) has not been put into production and is therefore (currently) not available to buy anywhere.


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Johnsen's R-134a refridgerant is created for use in all factory-installed and retrofitted R-134a auto air condtioning systems. Each can in this six-can package comes with a standard ACME threaded cap for use with simple screw-on charge hoses and professional air conditioning manifold gauge tools. Proudly made and packaged in the U.S.A., this product meets or exceeds the AHRI 700-206 and SAE J 2776 purtiy standards. Get peace of mind knowing that you are using a quality product in your vehicle. This refrigerant comes in a handy 12-ounce can that is small enough for topping off your A/C system, yet large enough to make charging an empty system quick and effective with just a few cans.
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September 2013 Number 59 In a case with particular interest for school administrators addressing issues such as bullying and threats,
Court of Appeal Distinguishes Between "Volunteer" and "Employee" for FEHA Disability Discrimination Claims
August 2013 Number 46 The California Court of Appeal, in Estrada v. City of Los Angeles (July 24, 2013) __ Cal.App.4th __ 2013 WL 3831352, recently considered whether a "volunteer" worker
Public Employees are Generally Immune from Suit Except When Their Decisions are Fraudulent, Corrupt or Made Without Legitimate Reason
June 2013 Number 33 In Freeny v. City of San Buenaventura (June 4, 2013 ___ Cal.App.4th ___ [2013 WL 2421601]), the California Court of Appeal recently held that the California Government Tort Claims Act (Gov. Code, § 800 et seq.) prohibits plaintiffs from suing public employees for day-to-day decisions made on the job.
Ninth Circuit Clarifies Standards for First Amendment Retaliation Involving Speech Relating to Union Grievances
April 2013 Number 16 In Ellins v. City of Sierra Madre (Mar. 22, 2013) __ F.3d__ (2013 WL 1180299), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether John Ellins, a police officer for the City of Sierra Madre
Exhaustion of Leave Under Pregnancy Leave Laws Does Not Preclude An Employee's Right To Additional Leave Under Disability Laws
March 2013 Number 14 In Sanchez v. Swissport Inc. (2013) 21 Cal.App.4th 1331, the California Court of Appeal considered a case of first impression regarding the interplay
California Supreme Court Case Affects The Standard Of Proof And Attorney's Fees Awards In FEHA "Mixed Motive" Discrimination Actions
March 2013 Number 11 For decades, employees have had a right to bring discrimination claims under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) based on claims that an employer's adverse employment action (such as termination) was due to the employee's protected class (e.g., race, sex, religion).


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Austin Thayer
K-State graduation year: May 2004
Degree: Bachelors in Business Administration, Finance and minor in Economics
Current employer: ConocoPhillips Company
Position: Manager of Resource Development and Strategic Planning – San Juan Business Unit
I knew I had an affinity for numbers and the inner workings of financial markets. I realized early on that finance and economics were what moved mountains.
- Student Finance Association
- Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
- KSU Cycling Club
- Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
I had one internship with an intellectual property firm while at school. Looking back, I'm glad I didn't overwork during my summers, but it probably would have helped get my foot in the door.
My company (ConocoPhillips) recognizes K-State for its quality Finance and Accounting graduates. Thus, ConocoPhillips has a pretty big presence at K-State, so the connection was easy. I met some of the representatives at a career fair and interviews came shortly thereafter.
My current role is the Strategy and Portfolio Manager for ConocoPhillips's San Juan Business Unit in New Mexico. I manage a team of engineers and economists that acquires and divests of oil and gas leases and producing wells, plans the drilling program, and drives the strategic direction of the business. The team interacts with the land department who work on legal side of the leases, Operations the teams who help operate wells, Subsurface teams who analyze and characterize rock potential, and management who want to know all the details. Working with so many cross-functional teams is very engaging and exciting.
The most rewarding aspect of my job is the ability to work with a great team of highly educated professionals, solving what are oftentimes huge problems. I really enjoy working with people to improve the business.
The ability to influence others is crucial. Working with smart people means working with many strong opinions. Finding a common language that ultimately influences your counterpart is the key to success.
Be passionate about your chosen field of study. Whether it is Finance or something else, to really be successful you have to love what you are doing. If you choose a path that doesn't truly interest you, your motivation will never be high enough to carry you to success.
My dad and I would always talk about securities and how banking worked. It's a complex subject, but once you start peeling back the onion layers, you realize that financial markets are what make the world turn. The most critical stepping stone, however, is my education at K-State. An education is absolutely invaluable.
I never thought I would work in places like Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska, and New Mexico. Now that I have, I couldn't see my life any other way. Upon graduating, you don't know where the world will take you, so you must be flexible.
Multiple moves with the company have made me a better person. Growing up, I never necessarily wanted to move around. Having done so with the company has been a blast. Keep an open mind about living in different locations. After all, you don't know what fun it could be or what doors it will open until you live it.
Several classes had a large impact on me. Among them include: Security & Portfolio Analysis, and Professional Financial Planning. However, it's not the subject that necessarily resonated with me, but rather the professors. Professors that stood out to me were Eric Higgins, Scott Hendrix, and John Graham. Conversations with those three gave me with a lot of passion for the industry.


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Growing Pot For Summer Fun & Profit
Well, it is the first weeks of July and time to get the clones out to the garden and start the big natural grow for this cannabis season. Growing pot in pots has a lot of advantages over growing marijuana in the actual garden. I grow cannabis in various size pots with great dirt and


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Requirements Of An EB-5 Visa
What Are The Requirements Of An EB-5 Visa
Besides the minimum investment requirements of either $1 million or $500,000, investors get their EB-5 visa by establishing a new commercial enterprise (already done if you are investing in a regional center), investing the requisite capital amount, proving the investment comes from a lawful source of funds, demonstrating that the investor is actively participating in the business, and creating the requisite number of jobs. An extremely important part of the process is that the investor must prove that the source of investment funds is from a legal source. A legal source could come from income or it could come from dividends from a stock, gifts, or inheritance. Loans also qualify if structured in the correct way.
Job creation requirements: The investor must create 10 full-time jobs directly (indirect jobs count if you are investing in a regional center). Each full-time employee must work at least 35 hours per week. Family members and nonimmigrant workers do not count toward the job count. The two-year job requirement commences six months after USCIS adjudicates the Form I-526. In other words, the investor must hire and maintain 10 jobs within six months after approval of Form I-526.
Risk: There are many advertisements about 0 percent risk on EB-5 projects. However, the truth is that the federal government actually specifically requires the EB-5 visa investment to be "at risk." If you choose to invest in a guaranteed return project or 0 percent risk project, your EB-5 investment visa application will be denied. Instead you can choose to invest in lower risk projects, with lower rates of return. This is a conservative way to manage your investment fund, and help your application get approved. Our firm has access to financial advisors who can assist you in choosing the best project for your needs.
Types Of EB-5 Investments
Loan-based investment: This type of EB-5 investment means that the investor invests $500,000 into the EB-5 project, and the rate of return is the interest rate (usually between 1 percent and 4 percent). The loan-based type of EB-5 investment significantly decreases the risk because the investor is considered a creditor and in the event that a project actually does go sour or declares bankruptcy, these investors are usually the very first people to get their investments back. Moreover, loan type investment has a clear exit strategy. When the loan reaches the maturity date, which is usually set after five years from the initial EB-5 investment, you the investor are entitled to your principal investment money back. This creates a limited partnership relationship between investors and lenders (EB-5 investors) who loan money to borrowers (private company, public company, and city).
Equity-based investment: This type of EB-5 investment means that you invest $500,000 into a project or business as a shareholder who takes ownership of the project or business. EB-5 investors and the regional center form a limited partnership. However, the exit strategy for this type of EB-5 investment is not always clear, so the investor should be careful and understand when they are permitted to exit the investment. If the EB-5 investors want to maintain the share, they can stay with the project. If EB-5 investors want to sell the shares, they can typically sell the shares to open market. Sometimes investors are given complete ownership of the project. For example, a project might simply give the investor keys to their apartment building investment after the vesting period of five years.
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A peeper was added to a couple of them... so easy to do... I always machine-baste my peeper into
Cheery themes for special days... love them♥♥
Smell divine even when not burning.
Well done! I think I have that pattern somewhere. Yours look lovely.
This is one of those patterns that I've been wanting to whip up. Yours look fabulous!
They look fantastic! Will be great additions to your table.
Bargain nice smelling candles-well done
Love your f.a.r.t.ing badge lol
Those table runners are quick and easy to whip up and your three are lovely..
Enjoy your candles .i can't handle them at all.
Heard sad news today when in Textile Traders, all their stores will be closed by August.😱😰😭
Very nice ❤❤❤
Those runners are so easy to make... Did you put any wadding in yours.
Love the runners and I keep saying that even I could make them but have not.... yet.
They are on my to do list, yours looks great very effect with the peeper.
Love your runners Anthea. I keep saying i'll make them one day but never get around to it. I bought a Christmas kit about 2 years ago to make one of these runners but it's still sitting there. Maybe this year. :) Hugs,xx
Love your runners, Anthea and they're so cheery! Well done, you.
I know that feeling all too well! Love your runners Anthea. xx
These are really fun results. And would make great gifts.
Gorgeous runners! I love the peeping fabric, it just gives extra polish to the finish.


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CA Young Republicans Show Up Big for Kevin Faulconer for San Diego Mayor
Now it's time to choose the right leader for San Diego,
Vote Kevin Faulconer for Mayor
One week ago, Young Republicans and College Age Republicans from across the state gathered in San Diego. Our arms were twisted to walk in beach saddled communities and enjoy high quality dining but ultimately we decided to do the right thing and be of service.
In all seriousness getting anyone to show up and walk without direct payment is always a challenge no matter how ideal the destination. Democrats thrive off of a paid army of walkers in California and Republicans must count on their volunteer base to cover the gap. That is exactly what we did the weekend of November 8th. Walks by YR's and CR's and volunteers of all ages have been ongoing in San Diego but for one weekend the largest group of Young Republicans ever, 250+ strong, showed up to walk for Kevin Faulconer for Mayor. We hit well above 15000 households with a simple message vote for time tested, reliable and responsible leadership.
Are you tired of candidate lip service and rhetoric? Well tomorrow, November 19th on Tuesday, San Diegans will have an opportunity to restore responsible leadership back at the helm in City Hall. Kevin Faulconer shows up, he works hard, he won't pander and doesn't ask for credit whether earned or otherwise, that is the mark of a leader and a statesman.
The new Republican revolution yields a Libertarian bent but is balanced with a pragmatic understanding of building lasting political partnerships. While Republicans are recognized for our fundamentals, i.e. low taxes, stimulating and incentivizing the private sector leading to real job creation, more efficient government by eliminating waste. The Republican Party has been short on vision. We need to answer the questions; What kind of future does our leadership promise the generation of tomorrow? Are Republicans even culturally relevant? How does our vision differ in reality from that of the faux Utopian, Big Brother future the Democrats offer us? Kevin Faulconer received the over whelming support of Young Republicans because he speaks to our culture and we are proud to be a part of it.
I am incredibly proud of the California Young Republican Federation membership for its biggest turnout ever, besting our numbers for Andy Vidak. A special thanks to Assemblyman Travis Allen an ongoing sponsor and huge supporter of the new generation of Republican leadership. Also, Senator Joel Anderson, a close and personal friend but also another on the short list of legislators that are truly sincere, hardworking and decent people that we are lucky enough to have representing us in office. Thank you!
We did our part exceeding all expectations, now we are asking San Diegans to do the same. Unite behind the best candidate for the job to lead San Diego. Kevin Faulconer is the right choice.


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Rockpile Revisited
Sunday, January 30, at 2:00 pm, the poets' roadshow known as Rockpile rolls into Bird & Beckett. David Meltzer and Michael Rothenberg spent several months crisscrossing the country in 2009 with numerous forays out in 2010, converging with poets and musicians in a couple dozen localities, making art from their moment-to-moment experiences.
Now, close to home for both of them, they'll be joined by bluesy piano player Bob Malone from L.A. and San Francisco players Paul Olguin (bass) and Paul Revelli (drums) to rattle off some fresh work. Come down and see what happens. Meltzer has been a key poet, musician and scholar in the beat and post-beat poetry world for 60 years already, and Rothenberg has edited major poet's collections (Whalen, Meltzer, Kyger and more) as well as the online literary magazine Big Bridge.


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Joan Rose and her husband, Bobby, can't say enough about the David Busby Centre. "They helped us find housing and they are always very kind to us," says Rose. "I like to help out by folding clothes that are donated, and helping to clean up outside. It saves money for the town. Bobby is also proud of being associated with the Busby Centre and he wants the community to know that the centre is a good neighbour. Every day when he arrives at the centre, Bobby grabs his broom. "I keep the sidewalks clean." Helping others comes naturally to Joan and Bobby. Joan has fond memories of her grandfather. "He was Native and he always helped homeless people. Every time I see a homeless person, I think of him."
Next month, Joan and Bobby will celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary by renewing their marriage vows. "We have invited everyone from the Busby Centre to come." Their daughter, Elizabeth, will be there with them to share in her parents' special day.


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Laser Spine Institute – St. Louis Surgery Center
450 N. New Ballas Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Situated in the easily accessible Creve Coeur neighborhood of St. Louis, Laser Spine Institute's state-of-the-art St. Louis surgery center at 450 N. New Ballas Road welcomes patients from the Midwestern region and beyond.
Within a short driving distance of our center, you'll find a number of local restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, banks, libraries and entertainment options, as well as hiking trails and golf courses that you and your travel partners can utilize while you're in the area.
When making transportation plans, you can fly into Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), which is just 17 miles or approximately 20 minutes away. STL accommodates flights from nearly every major airline, and has direct routes to metropolitan areas throughout the rest of the United States. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the area's Metro Transit bus and light rail system (multiple lines serve the Creve Coeur area, and you can purchase discounted multi-day passes in advance). You'll also have your choice of many comfortable hotels, several of which offer special lodging rates for patients at Laser Spine Institute.
While you're here, you can take advantage of the many attractions St. Louis is known for, such as the Magic House Children's Museum, the Butterfly House Botanic Garden, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center and the Saint Louis Zoo. Of course, no trip to our city is complete without a visit to the famed Gateway Arch.
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Good News: Kuwait to grant 3-month visit visa!
Excerpt from Arabtimes today:
"HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah has decided to grant visit visas for three months," Al-Anba daily quoted acting Assistant Undersecretary for Citizenship and Passport Affairs and Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs at the Ministry of Interior Thabet Al-Muhanna as saying. Calling it a historic decision, Al-Muhanna said, the state of Kuwait has decided to revert back to its earlier policy of granting visit visas for three months and these visas will no longer be restricted to first-degree relatives. Furthermore, visit visas will be granted to all categories of people, including unskilled laborers and these visas can be converted into dependent visas from now onwards.
Kuwait's law of issuing visa is really unpredictable, whatever is applicable now will not be applicable tomorrow, they didn't have a permanent law but I'm glad that they brought back the 3 months visit visa duration and the most inportant thing, it can be converted to dependent visa like the way it used to be. I can't think of any valid reason for sending the expat way back home just to change his/her visa into a dependent one when it could be possible to change it without travelling! Anyway, thanks that they lifted that law and they brought back the old one, I hope this will not be changed anymore 🙂
Oh ! thats bad news for me , i have to put up with my MIL for three months ? oh ! i am dead , devastated , i'm going crazy .ahhhhhhhhhh!
Thats bad news for me, and what the hell is wrong with wordpress comments , can't submit them. I HATE WORDPRESS .
Thats very bad news ! why oh Lord Why ? I have to put up with my MIL for 3 months ? Where is rope ?
It was kinda eerie when i saw the headlines in the arab time coz just 2 seconds before that i was telling a colleague that a lot of our HR problems would be solved if we have a law like this.
I'm work in the fashion industry here in NYC and Im also a stylist…starting my own business with my best friend. Anyway, I vacationed in Kuwait for 10days the beginning of this month, AND I LOVED IT!!! NOT what I expected at all. NOw having lived in NYC for 30years(all of my life), I would love to move to Kuwait, BUT i refuse to go live there without being able to do what I love and that's work in fashion. Can someone help me out with where to go and advise how I could be submitted for a promising future in the fashion industry in Kuwait??? ALL OF YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED!
No I think all these new rules for visit to Kuwait for GCC residents are not true, I myself with my family went to the border on the 11th of June and the immigration officer refused to give me a visit visa, according to him the new rule came and stated only the doctors and engineers can have the visit visa. I am a network tech. and working in Saudia for last 17 years. So guys please careful you may not get the visa.
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Rockets top Wolves to surpass last season's victory total
The Rockets had led for all but 80 seconds, scored with ease and never thought the Timberwolves, no matter what wonders Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins performed, could catch them. But that might have made things more difficult.
The Rockets followed Mike D'Antoni's 50 3s a night directive and scored more than they have in any game this season Saturday night. But they had to because the more they scored, the less they seemed to put into stopping the Timberwolves.
With one last shower of 3-pointers, the Rockets pulled away for good 142-130 to not only give them 42 wins to surpass last season's total, but do it in the most appropriate way.
While racking up the second-most points they have scored since the 1995-96 season, the Rockets put in 22 3-pointers, the third most in franchise history, and took 58 3s, the second most in franchise and NBA history.
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Saturday: Rockets 142, Timberwolves 130.
Record: 42-18.
Monday: Indiana at Toyota Center, 8:30 p.m.
TV/radio: TNT; 790 AM, 850 AM (Spanish).
After making 20 3s in a game twice in franchise history before spending the season launching in D'Antoni's fire-when-ready offense, the Rockets have done it in each of the past two games to give them an NBA-record eight games with at least 20 3-pointers.
"We scored the ball at a high clip tonight," said guard James Harden, who had 21 of his 24 points in the second half. "That's going to be most nights. We just let up defensively. We gave them some confidence, they made shots, gave up some offensive rebounds. We still have to figure our lineups, our rotations a little bit."
It might say something about how prolific the offense has become that they poured in so many points but were in some ways disappointed.
They had eight players in double figures, with every starter scoring at least 15 and Lou Williams scoring 10 of his 17 points off the bench in just 7½ fourth-quarter minutes. Yet, as smoothly as he has adjusted, Williams has been around long enough to not be satisfied with the high-scoring win.
"Offensively, we have a lot of firepower," Williams said. "We were able to outscore them. I thought we were lax, but we were able to get a win."
The victory gave the Rockets the second-best record through 60 games in franchise history, but it did not come easily, and that bothered D'Antoni more than he could be pleased with scoring 142 points with relative ease.
The Wolves had the most points scored against the Rockets this season, scoring 68 in the paint and dominating the boards to score 29 second-chance points.
"I think most people could feel it," D'Antoni said of the sense the Rockets could score their way out of trouble, "but we can't do that. That's a mistake. That's a big mistake. We talked about it. I didn't think we played very good. We got 142 points up. You know we'll score. But … they killed us on the boards. Just a lack of that little extra pep, especially in that first group."
Yet, the Rockets could always score their way out of trouble, with a barrage of 3s. When the Rockets missed eight consecutive 3s in the fourth quarter, the Wolves reduced a 20-point lead to eight with 3:44 left.
The Rockets put in a few free throws, but the 3-pointers started to fall again. Harden sank a 3-pointer and Pat Beverley put in another, giving the Rockets a 13-point lead with two minutes left. When the Wolves were back within eight, Trevor Ariza sank two 3-pointers until the Rockets had more scoring than the Wolves had time to chase. With that, the Rockets had done enough to get their win their way, even if there was much they'd like to change.
"Obviously, we don't want to play every game where we have to score 142 points to win, but a win is a win," Ryan Anderson said. "We knew tonight was going to be a high-scoring game, but not like All-Star Game status."


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By Lee Kemp
Sometimes churches start a ministry that already exists in the community. Other times, a ministry stops working but continues to be the focus of many churches. Why?
Are we competing with other churches? Are we just doing for the sake of doing?
People have asked me about Forefront's ministry, like when our church will start a choir ministry or community groups. Sometimes I tell them, "We're probably never going to have that…" or "We're a church plant; we're not there yet."
For example, Forefront tried launching community groups early on because we wanted to be like other churches. We tried community groups without the right training, and then found ourselves having to step back and re-evaluate what we were doing.
We had a lot of new believers at the time, so instead of community groups we switched to discipleship groups. Eventually I think that it will grow into community groups, but we needed to develop leaders first.
{ In church planting it is important to take time to honestly evaluate what needs to be changed or cancelled.}
Forefront also does not plan to have a traditional student ministry. When I was involved in student ministry prior to Forefront, I found there are churches who have made that ministry an island unto itself. It's not that Forefront doesn't minister to youth, but we think they should be involved in our church alongside adults. Our worship should be relevant enough to pique their interest, and if I can't bring that next generation into our church service there's a big problem.
So people might ask, "What is there on Wednesday night for my student?" I'm ok with our students going to other Baptist churches instead of reinventing the wheel. I don't need to have a better youth group than them. My job is to plug my students into ministry, disciple them and lead them to be on mission with Jesus. There should be ways for them to serve that they want to be involved in.
So questions Forefront asks are:
- What is it that God has called us to focus on?
- Why is there a need for our church to be planted?
- How will we stay true and authentic in vision instead of duplicating other local churches?
We need to be secure in our missional commitment to Christ and not focused on operating and programming around just maintaining a stagnant core group of Christians.
Sometimes I feel that we as pastors need to be reminded that our goal is to be a group of cooperating churches—not competing churches.
What would happen if we desired the churches in our community to succeed even if it meant before our own church success? What would it look like if we just simply acknowledged each other's strengths and united to support each other in those strengths?
I don't know if Arkansas is ready for the impact that would be unleashed if we began to foster a cooperative spirit instead of a competitive spirit!
I will now step off of my soap box. 🙂


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May 10, 2011
Lost words:
Thoughts and words from long ago
As if time had open a door
To let sweet words run free
Yet now this heart from a harden soul
Speaks no verse or rhyme
No pen writes of a muse's song
No keyboard beats out a tune
Now only tear upon dry cheeks
For it seems my words have gone
Only hope and dreams now live
And even they'll not last long
11 comments:
- Lynn said...
I'm glad you let these sweet words run free!
- May 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- ElizabethR said...
Ellis, once a poet always a poet. There are dry seasons when our muse busies herself with other stuff. Or maybe she's just not feeling it. But the day will come when she will nudge you on the heart and say, listen-up! Then your poetry will flow once again. Don't lose hope for that place you were once at. Everything is possible.
- May 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM
- TALON said...
I love how writers write of not writing. It's the muse toying with us...keeping us humble...and then still producing fabulous writing. :)
- May 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- desk49 said...
Time stop for no one
for today came and went
yet screams were heard
from long ago and no murmur
was heard sense
Yes dry as the air
on a hot summer noon
tho Fall approaches
time waits for no one
Sweet words you press
upon my brow
tho few words rumble
within this hollow skull
- May 11, 2011 at 12:12 AM
- Snaggle Tooth said...
A song an old friend wrote was "Where habe the words gone... that used to write a simple song..." n it WAS a simple song!
This train of thought is present Here! You write poems n rhymes every day in comments.
Tho it may not be your greatest pieces, they are still worthy n have been created by your ever creating mind... you are so modest!
- May 11, 2011 at 1:34 AM
- Snaggle Tooth said...
shoot! "have"
- May 11, 2011 at 1:35 AM
- desk49 said...
Snaggle tooth:
My muse is but a vampire
Sucking rhymes and thought of others
twisting, turning, folding them over and over
until lines of black can be placed upon paper white
and it is a lot of fun doing it. :-)
- May 11, 2011 at 3:00 AM
- JamieDedes said...
It will all come back when the time is right. Gestation periods happen and we don't even recognize them until they're over and we've done something quite good. I agree so with, Talon, but also understand your reserve.
Don't give up ...
- May 11, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- desk49 said...
I know someday soon
words are so much fun
Still should I worry
either I leave painted rocks
or bread crumbs
showing where I've been
or where I'm going
will not both just vanish
leaving no trace behind
for am I not just a whisper
in the winds of time
- May 11, 2011 at 11:43 PM
- Sara said...
I like what ElizabethR said and agree with her. Your words will come again.
Wait a minute, hold everything!!! You are still finding the words -- look at your comments and your replies. They are always creative:~)
Your muse is toying with you!!!! He probably wants to be paid more or to have you beg, but, in truth, you fooled him...
You ARE still finding the words. You're just putting them in different places:~)
- May 13, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- desk49 said...
Jamie Dedes:
I see the blog
has toyed with us
and took some
words away
So I'll just tip
my hat to you
and smile as I
continue to play
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my muse is a lady
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There's no way to avoid it. This Sunday, our Gospel reading proclaims the Greatest Commandment, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind," followed by a second commandment which is like it: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." This is the compass by which Christians navigate our spiritual journeys. This Sunday we are invited to reflect on this way of love.
Interestingly, biblical commentaries haven't been too helpful this week. There isn't much to note besides the Jewish origins (no surprise, since Jesus was a devout Jew!) of these two ethical positions. The first is taken from the Shema (Deut. 6:4-5), the verse that is recited by Jews to this day before worship. The second is from the Holiness Code of Leviticus (Lev. 19:18). Jesus may have been the first to tie these two commands together and privilege their importance among the 613 mandates of the Torah.
This gospel is a gem. It is good news, indeed: it reminds us with the clarity that only divine commandments can that living out our call to love is simplyall that God desires of us. Oh God, if only this simple call were easy!
What keeps us from loving God? What holds us back from loving neighbor?
The Rev. Colin Mathewson


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Saturday, April 17, 2010
"NO MEANS NO," Ben Roethlisberger
It made me think about a few things. They are as follows:
1. Ben is a huge star, but needs to be b-slapped into realizing he's not SO big that he can expose himself and man-handle people simply because he wants to.
2. We've ALL heard the phrase "No Means No." Do you believe that's a blanket statement or are their exceptions?
3. What in the world was a 20 year-old college student doing "bar hopping" anyway??? (Other than the obvious reason. I'm 32, not 100--I remember being 20!) Who were the bars serving her and allowing her to get so sloppy drunk? (I read some reports that say she used a fake ID to gain entrance to these places and that her blood alcohol content was 0.2) While the girl was in the back alone with Roethlisberger, her friend "allegedly [told] the club's owner that her friend was 'too drunk to be back there' with Roethlisberger," (smokinggun.com).
4. The alleged victim was wearing a nametage that she received at a brthday party earlier in the evening with the initials DTF. When Roethlisberger asked her what it meant, she said it stood for something crude and sexual in nature (You can read a report with details of what the letters stood for at The Smoking Gun by clicking HERE.)
There are more, but I'll start with these.
How many of us have started similar nights? As a young adult (and I use that term losely), you set out for a night of fun with friends, dressed to the nines and feelin' good. You start one place which leads to another and another, and before you know it--you're buzzed. You're having fun, you're surrounded by your friends and having a good time. Sometimes you probably have bartenders giving you drinks, not to mention friends and other people buying them for you. It's a "good time."
There's a reason for all of those "Just Say No" campaigns and the speeches about drinking and the lack of judgement and coordination that takes place when you get drunk. Really, kids, there is! And here's a PRIME example...
This girl should NOT have been served. Period. But then again...if she had a fake ID, it complicates things.
She should not have alowed herself (or been so impaired that she couldn't help herself) to be put in such a dangerous and compromising position as being in a "back room" alone with someone she doesn't know. Someone who had already made lude comments to her that were most definitely sexual in nature. Who cares that he's a mega superstar and you see him on TV...you don't know him.
Her friends (who were no doubt in a similar frame of mind as she was) should NEVER have allowed her to be in that position. Remember the line "Friends don't let friends drive drunk"? What about "Friends don't let friends get cornered alone in a public restroom with a drunk stranger even if he is a superstar athlete" either.
And what about Roethlisberger? Did he get his wrist "slapped" because of who he is? Even former Steelers are speaking out against the way he conducted himself.
Should the NFL hold these athletes to a higher standard? (Or for Pete's sake even the same standard as all the rest of us pee-ons?) Is it okay for professional athletes to break the law (murder, domestic abuse, dog fighting, assault, drug /alcohol abuse) and then be "forgiven" and face no consequences simply because they make millions and are "good for the team"?
What about this girl? Is she free of responsibility? Should she be held accountable for her own actions leading up to the alleged assault?
What about the bartenders/bar owners? Should they be fined (at the very least) for contributing to the situation by serving underage drinkers (even if she used a fake ID) and allowing Roethlisberger to take command of the back of the bar?
What about the "bodyguards" who were with Roethlisberger, who supposedly led the girl to the back hallway where they allegedly left her by herself until Roethlisberger joined her, and reportedly blocked the door so her friends couldn't get back to her? Should they be held responsible? By the way...the bodygurds...one was an off-duty police officer and the other...an off-duty PA Trooper.
Lots of complicated issues in this situation.
Do not read this as me saying this girl deserved this by any means. Absolutely not.
However, this is where common sense comes into play. This, in my opinion, is why it's SO important to teach our kids to use sound judgement. And also that these laws are in place for a reason.
...and it's time to make a stand and tell these athletes, superstars, singers, actors, etc that they are not above the law.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out with the draft coming up.
For another source: Click HERE
Source of Photo of Ben Roethlisberger: http://www.bleacherreport.net
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WOW I guess I have under a rock... since starting my new job.....ReplyDelete
This will def be a controversial post indeed.
My opinion and my opinion only.
They should have not been bar hopping.
They should have not served her alcohol.
What kind of friends leaves their friend like that.
Girls need to have more respect for their bodies and themselves. They to stop getting sloppy drunk because their life can depend on it!
Who know what really happened..... but sometimes we make stupid mistakes and sometimes we make HUMONGOUS mistakes....
AVE maria!
First of all, I saw someone had 2 of his jerseys hanging up outside with a sign that said "Free, he needs to go!" I thought it was funny! Anyways, I truely believe that he will get whats coming to him! Karma will catch up! Everyone hates him here in Pittsburgh and he deserves it!ReplyDelete
It's just bad all the way around. He's a super-star, she was judgement-impaired: it's a bad combo. But not a surprising one, unfortunately!ReplyDelete
I've always been a Steeler fan, but I'm going to have a hard time rooting for them if they keep Rothliesberger. There have been rumors going around that the Rooneys want to trade him. I hope they do!ReplyDelete
As for the young woman, I do not think she deserved what happened either. But it's sad that she put herself in that position in the first place. Natalee Holloway ring any bells?
OH my word - he is totally out of line. I am going to go out on a limb and say this though - and I'm certain there will be some who don't like what I have to say. First of all, I don't think a woman ever ASKS to be sexually assaulted. No certainly does mean no. But as I have been saying since birthing my little girl five years ago and looking at the way we sexualize and raise our young girls from a very young age (look at commercials - even the ones intended for a younger population - and the clothes that are made for young girls.) we must start going back to raising our young girls better than this. A button that says "DTF"? Again, I was a wild child in college. It wasn't that long ago that I was there; however, I would have NEVER considered wearing a button that said "DTF" because my parents raised me to view sex as a sacred act.ReplyDelete
I know I sound like a conservative old Betty but again, seeing the world through the eyes of someone trying to raise a daughter with self-worth and confidence that doesn't come from sex is proving to be a bigger challenge than I had ever imagined. Great post - horrible situation among two adults.
By the way, thank you for the award, sweet one. You are a dear.
Natalie at Mommy on Fire
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Title: The Scale (Martha's Way Series, #1)
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 21, 2014
Twenty-seven year old, African-American, Minka Greene has to endure watching her twin sister marry the man she loves. Her weight is up, and her confidence is down. Not exactly the ideal time to meet the real man of her dreams.
The Scale opens in Martha's Vineyard with Minka attending Keely and Blake's engagement party at Martha's Way, the beautiful inn owned and operated by the tall, blond, tattooed man with the piercing blue eyes. It just so happens Jason Montgomery is also Blake's childhood friend and the best man. Dealing with a whirl of emotions, Minka faints in Jason's arms.
When she wakes up naked in Jason's bed after a night of passion, the Vineyard confirmed bachelor struggling with his own demons and the woman filled with self-doubt and pining for another man are joined in an experience that will change their lives.
The Scale is the first book of the Martha's Way series.
I received an ARC from the author Mkia Jolie, in exchange for an honest opinion, This is MisMousey's very honest opinion of her book "SCALE" I was lucky enough and the pleasure of reading and reviewing not only this first book in the series- but all three of them.
Mika Jolie is a very talented and gifted author. As she picks up pen and takes it to paper;the reader is able to see all the love -creativity and time that she has put into her story. When it comes to telling a romance – Ms Jolie has you right there living it and experiencing with the characters.
The way in which she brings her characters to life and describes the scenes in such detail. You are able to visualize each character right down to the smallest detail. The scenes in the story so well described and defined not only do you feel like you are in the scene . You also feel like you are taking part in it.
The Scale is the first book in the series of Martha's Way. This one starts out with with twins one by the name of Minka and the other Keely .Minka is back on the island to watch her twin get married to the man she has always loved.Blake- for years it has been thought they would get together. But then she introduced him to her sister Keely and as the way she thinks the beautiful twin. Keely is everything she isn't. Even though they are twins – she still feels ugly.
So this weekend she is just trying to hide out and make it through the event. But it's not possible, See as she is sitting at the table by herself eating cake and trying to stay away from the happy couple. Her parents come over- her father insists that she comes with them and congratulate her sister and Blake. Minka goes as she has no way out. Once she is there- Keely insists that her twin be her maid of honor.
As the weekend progresses before the wedding Minka decides to go have a drink at the tavern. Where she meets Jason Montgomery. They have a couple of drinks of together and share a dance. Then they go back to his house and spend it together. In the morning she wakes in his bed and realizes that she had made a mistake.
To Jason he has found his love the one he wants in Minka. But Minka doesn't trust him. Will they get together?? Have they found true love?? For these answers and more you will need to read the book.
I recommend this book to all readers especially those that romance. Mismousey gives this book a firm rating of 50 out of 5 stars. Now run and get your copy. This is a must read and it is a HOTTIE AT THAT!! SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ?
Title: Need You Now (Martha's Way Series, #2)
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 19, 2014
Elementary school teacher Liliana Serrano has never been one to let others determine her future. Whether it's her pack of three overly protective brothers or her Puerto-Rican, American heritage, she stands on her own. Which is exactly how she entered her arrangement with Adam Aquilani. The hot formula one driver is aloof, detached and not interested in relationship. After a cheating fiancé, no strings attached sex was just what she needed.
Except one year later, they're still hooking up and things aren't so clear cut anymore. Especially when a surprise pregnancy enters the picture.
Adam is determined to marry Lily and raise their child as a family. But Lily refuses to settle for anything less than love.
As the two go on a journey of discovering, secrets are revealed, testing the strength of their connection. Can they learn not to give the past the power to define their future?
|Now as you can see the goodie that Mismousey has is a book by MIKA JOLIE called "NEED YOU NOW". It is the second book in the series of Martha's Way. I was given an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest opinion. This is mine (Mismouseys) true and honest opinion of her book. I have read the very first book of Martha's Way and found it very amazing an a very fast read. It kept your attention so much. That I just had to read to this second book. And boy I was not disappointed at all!! Matter of fact Ms Jolie's 2nd book had so much excitement it if not more. I could not put it down till I had finished it. The characters are brought to life . The issues are real life ones. As for the scenes- they are so well defined that you can picture yourself right there with the characters. Now before I start to tell you some about the book , please grab some coffee an a nibble. Oh yes don't forget to have a seat.
As the story starts we find one of our mc -Lily in her apartment very sick and thinking about calling Adam. She is very mad at him and will not speak to him, yes they have a no strings relationship but they also have the understanding that will not see anyone else. Here he is on tv after his race kissing another women. She is madder than a wet hen. Lily has a date even though she doesn't feel good she gets ready and goes to the restaurant and to have dinner with the man. Then she comes home to find Adam in the apartment asleep on her sofa. He wakes up, goes into the kitchen and fixes her a hot toddy , she drinks it. They make mad passionate love. She forgives him.
Lets fast forward a few weeks – Lily starts getting nausea in the morning. But she is on the pill. She proceeds to take 10 different preg test all of them say positive. The next morning she goes to the doctor to confirm – and yes she is 6 weeks along. Now her best friend is getting married. And she is the Brides maid. So she has to attend. But Adam will be there- and there relationship is no strings attached. This is where I leave you…. What happens when Adam finds out she is having his baby?? And what happens when he family finds out?? There are alot of twist and turns in this story. This is truly a must READ!!! I recommend this book for all. I give it a 25 out of 5 stars. NOW GO GET THIS BOOK. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? ITS ON AMAZON!!!
Title: Tattooed Hearts (Martha's Way Series, #3)
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 26, 2015
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Being someone's first love is unforgettable. Being their last is immeasurable.
Claire Peters should be on top of the world. She owns the radio waves and has a budding movie career. But her heart longs to be rooted. Ten years ago, she fled Martha's Vineyard to pursue her dream and to make something of herself. But there's still a void. After a decade of running, she returns to the island hoping to find her happiness with the man she's loved all her life.
When a tragic event shatters Dr. Forrest Desvareaux' well-balanced world, the Vineyard's hometown good guy discovers everything in his life is based on lies. Angry and betrayed, he turns to Claire – the one woman who has indelibly marked him.
Is it possible to run back to the person who broke you? Forever linked, Forrest and Claire are an unending continuum. But she's a wildflower and Forrest's roots run deep on the Vineyard. Can they accept home is not a place but a feeling?
OMG If you thought the first 2 were AWESOME than THIS ONE IS GONNA ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!!! I was given an ARC from this magnificent author MIKA JOLIE. In exchange for an honest opinion for her book"TATTOOED HEARTS"
Now I have already said what a talented and magical writer Ms Jolie is. And the fact that she can make her characters and the scenes comes to life jumping right off the paper she has written it on. Her stories are so true to life that you feel you have lived them.
In Tattooed Hearts we have all the same characters that we had in the previous books. Except in this story it is about our young lovers Claire and Forest. From a very young age Claire has been in love with Forest. When he is 18 an getting ready to leave for college-when Claire realizes he is leaving. She makes a play for him- she wants -needs to kiss him. He tells her she is too young to know that she love him. That she will get over him.
The years go bye- Forest is now 20 and she is 17. He comes home for christmas. They want each other-but because she is still under age. He tells her to wait till she is 18 . Claire asks if he will wait for her, and Forest says yes.
A year goes bye – its her 18th birthday. They spend the night together at his house. The following day is her birthday party. Before the party both of them go into town and get a tattoo together. When they show up to the party every one notices her tattoo. Now after the party – the sweethearts make plans to meet at his house in an hour,When Claire goes back inside she over hears a conversation. One where Jason's mom is telling her mom that her daughter is not good enough for Forest. Especially since she is the daughter of the maid. Ar hearing this she decides to run from Forest and everything &one she loves.
Now 10 years later Claire comes back to Martha's Way. She is tried- needs a rest and wants Forest back n her life. But can she get him .Is it to late for them? When she arrives his father has just passed away. Or the man he thought was his father. Forest goes through a lot of turmoil – his world is turned upside down. Does he want to trust Claire back into his life again?
For these answers and the entire romance story of Forest and Claire. YOU HAVE TO GET THIS HOT READ BY MIKA JOLIE!! I recommend this book for all readers – especially those that love an amazing Romance ! Mismousey gives this book a firm rating of 50 out of 5 stars.
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Can you believe summer is coming to an end??? Haircuts are happening, school supplies have been bought, curriculum has been organized, and boredom has set in with my kids, I guess it's time to get back at it. But before we get too depressed, let me share some of my favorite things...
One...Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
I read this book and it is so good! I talk about it here.
Two...Teaching from Rest:A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie
This book is a game-changer and it is a book that I will read every year! I read it this Spring and it was just what I needed to read as I was feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Sarah's book is simple and a very quick read but it is packed full of wisdom and truth that every homeschool momma needs to hear!
Three...Soap making
Last month, I took a class at the Lavender Festival held at my local Botanical Gardens. It was such a fun class that I came home and ordered up all the supplies. Last week, I made my 1st batch of soap. I can't wait to make more and I'm going to be selling some for the holidays. My little lady started a business last Spring making bath bombs, so I think we might coordinate a little market night!


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Though born in Germany, Ottmar Liebert has risen to fame on the cultural products of European neighbor Spain with his contemporary interpretations of flamenco music. The five-time Grammy winner has 38 gold and platinum certifications in the United States since his 1990 debut album "Nuevo Flamenco" went double-platinum in America.
Fittingly, Mobile's nuevo flamenco sibling combo Roman Street will be on hand to salute this international star, joined on stage by another pair of brothers, bassist JoJo Morris and drummer Bryan Morris. Narration will be provided by Dennis Gould.
Entrance is $12, $8 for MOJO members with student and military rates available. The fee includes a light jambalaya dinner and a cash bar is available.
For more info, call 251-459-2298, email email@example.com or go to mojojazz.org.
What: MOJO Jambalaya, for Ottmar Liebert
Where: Gulf City Lodge (601 State St.)
When: March 24, 6:30 p.m.


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Applied Research Grants in Water: Call for Proposals…..
1. Call for Concept Notes for Research Grant Program in Water 2016-17
The goal of the USPCAS-W Research Program is to stimulate competitive and innovative applied research that is multi-disciplinary in nature and developed within the broader context of the water-development nexus to support the achievement of sustainable development goal on water. To this end, key features of the applied research agenda include:
- Overcoming water scarcity
- Developing and maintaining water infrastructure
- Improving water quality
- Improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity
- Enhancing access to drinking water and sanitation
- Bridging disparities in access and coverage
- Reversing groundwater depletion
- Reclaiming degraded lands
- Strengthening water governance
- Improving performance of water utilities
- Protecting water ecosystems
click here for more information…
Target Dates
|Submission of concept notes:
|31 October 2016
|Announcement of short listed proposals:
|30 November 2016
|Submission of detailed research proposals:
|31 December 2016
|Announcement of selected proposals:
|20 January 2017
|Award of contracts:
|31 January 2017
2. Applied Research Grants in Water: Call for Proposals 2015
(Last Date: 06 November 2015)
The U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) is pleased to announce Call for Proposals to undertake applied research in water-related issues. During 2015-16, a total of three grants of up to Pak Rs 3 million each will be funded under this call covering the following themes: (i) overcoming water scarcity, (ii) improving water quality, (iii) strengthening water governance.