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SOUTH PORTLAND — On Wednesday, South Portland High School seniors made their first pitch for a "Sober Season" of proms and graduation parties.
With posters, placards and a #soberseason Twitter hashtag, the seniors joined peers from Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Gorham and Westbrook to launch the campaign with the slogan "The power is in your hands to set a new norm."
Developed last month at a workshop organized by Communities Promoting Health Coalition, the campaign promotes sobriety through prom and graduation seasons.
Ryan Ely, one of four South Portland student organizers, said he enjoyed developing and implementing the message.
"The hashtag is up to date," Ely said. "Kids are always on Twitter."
In Scarborough, 2010 Scarborough High School graduate Kevin Grondin said sobriety and vigilance are the ways to keep the season safe and happy.
"You never know," Grondin said. "Anything can happen."
He knows that all too well.
Last Friday, Grondin stood on an embankment just north of the intersection of Payne, Scarborough Downs and Holmes roads, where on May 8, 2010, a car driven by his best friend, Scarborough resident Steven Delano, landed after being hit by a tanker truck.
"It's a dangerous time of year. We weren't doing anything that night," Grondin said.
Grondin and Gorham High School students Kayla Mae Carpenter and Julia Waters were headed to the Italian Heritage Center in Portland for the Gorham High School prom.
Scarborough Police said roads were wet, but conditions were fairly clear, and Delano had a green light when he tried to cross Payne Road. On impact, the Pontiac was pushed north on Payne Road before it rolled down the embankment.
Police said drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the accident. Truck driver Nathan Allen was indicted on a manslaughter charge in September 2010, but the charge was dropped about a year later by the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office.
Waters and Carpenter had non-life-threatening injuries. Grondin sustained head and body injuries that kept him in Maine Medical Center and New England Rehabilitation Hospital for three weeks. The injuries put an end to his hopes for a career in the U.S. Air Force.
"I have gone through more therapy than you can ever imagine," he said.
This year, the last scholarship in memory of Steven Delano will be awarded to a Scarborough senior. Delano's mother, Cindy, said the Class of 2013 were freshmen when her son died, the last class that would have known him at school.
"I know that whole day was a great day for him. There was a lot of great things, a lot of good memories to hold on to," Delano said, recalling the hours before her son left for the prom.
The scholarship will be gone, but Scarborough High School senior Jessica Meader said she wants Sober Season to become a new tradition.
"This message is different than others because we're giving the kids the power to make their own decisions," Meader said in a press release. "With this we hope to possibly start a chain reaction for years to come."
Meader, Senior Class President Jack Sullivan, and juniors Matt Morrell and Rachel Wallace represented the Scarborough school at Camp Ketcha last month.
They were joined by South Portland senior Jackson Beck, who is student Senate president and a student representative on the South Portland School Board.
"It made sense to get involved," Beck said. "Everyone there recognized we couldn't tell students what to do. They have this power and it guides them in the right direction."
Beck and Ely were helped by seniors Colton Gervais, Aleina Peluso and Sonita Hav.
"I think it helps students when they see other students are doing this campaign," Peluso said.
The coalition, a program of South Portland-based nonprofit Opportunity Alliance, includes school staff and officials taking their cue from students.
Coalition Substance Abuse Prevention Program Manager Bridget O'Connor said she enjoyed seeing the students' effort.
"It is nice to see the leaders take a stand," she said.
In addition, Officer Robert Scarpelli, the South Portland Police Department youth aid, has distributed campaign material to city tuxedo rental shops and florists. Cards attached to rental bills or corsages inform students attending schools inside and outside the coalition about Sober Season.
Scarborough Student Assistance Counselor Molly Montgomery said students are beginning to get the word out at school and are looking for businesses to post the message, too.
Kara Tierney-Trevor, a licensed social worker at South Portland High School, said spreading the message about prevention is better than what she often faces.
"Usually, my role is to intervene after the fact," Tierney-Trevor said.
Grondin and Delano said they want students to have fun, but to also recognize the world is not always safe.
"You like to feel you are invincible, but unfortunately, there are those realities," Delano said.
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Scarborough resident Kevin Grondin was with his best friend, Steven Delano, and their prom dates when Delano's car was hit by a truck on Payne Road in Scarborough on May 8, 2010. Delano was killed, and the crash site is now a memorial maintained by Grondin.
"There was a lot of great things, a lot of good memories to hold on to," Cindy Delano said about the day in 2010 when her son, Steven Delano, was killed in an accident on his way to the Gorham High School prom. The fatal accident occured in Scarborough on Payne Road.
South Portland senior Jackson Beck presents a poster promoting a student initiative to prevent substance abuse during prom and gradaution season on April 24. The Sober Season campaign was developed by students from five area high schools.
SOUTH PORTLAND — Back Each Other Up, an adult-centered program to combat youth substance abuse will be unveiled at 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, at the Opportunity Alliance at 50 Lydia Lane.
Organized by five Cumberland County coalitions fighting substance abuse, the program will provide tips on how adults can speak to each other and teenagers about the risks of drug and alcohol use, and strategies for ensuring parents know their children are avoiding substance abuse.


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Dupe for Mac Matchmaster Foundation
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Last year when I first kinda had a crush on Mac I decided I needed everything including what I count as an expensive foundation. I must have read a thousand reviews on everyone Mac does. I went in and tried a few out but Mac Matchmaster came out as the one I liked most. If you have a quick look back to my First Impressions post you will see how much I loved it. It's a great foundation and when I had good skin I used it every time. It was only until my skin started to get dry patches when it got colder that it didn't work for me. It just clung on to dear life to those dry patches and that was kinda it.
Luckily I have a sister with oily/combination skin that does suit it and I'm just glad that it wasn't going to waste half the bottle. Ever since I've been in search of a new foundation that gave the same great buildable light to medium coverage that wasn't three shades darker than my skin tone. I didn't want to buy something expensive and I've probable spent the same again on what Mac Matchmaster cost in search but I think I've found the one.
Mac Matchmaster Drugstore Dupe
I swear down I could have shortened this search for a dupe if only I'd not avoided it for so darn long. I've gone past the Revlon counter multiple times and on seeing the bottle not even swatched it. It still kinda annoys me that foundations don't all have pumps. Even the super cheap Nyc All Day Long foundation has a pump along with a plastic bottle but I'd rather that and have the pump. They could at least sell a pump separate as I would buy it after using this foundation.
What I Looked For In A Dupe For Matchmaster
We all look for different things in a foundation. For me it's got to match my skin tone otherwise I'm already out the door. Mac as a brand have always had more shades in their ranges than any other I know of. They go from the very darkest to the very pale which drugstore tend to forget exist sometimes. The other is a light foundation that's buildable to medium coverage without becoming cakey. They do foundations to suit all skin types weather it's dry, oily or combination. In the end it was just my skin changing that meant I needed a new foundation to deal with my issues. I also for added benefit I prefer to have at least some kind of spf if possible in them.
The Dupe – Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin
When I finally swatched this it was either going to be the shade Ivory or Buff. In the end I chose Buff as Ivory looked on my skin to be a little too pink. Buff was as close as I'd ever gotten and I got over the glass bottle and no pump and bought it. It doesn't go into shades as dark as Mac Matchmaster though maybe only as far as shade 7.0 being close to Colorstays darkest. At £12.49 it's on the high end of the drugstore but would if it worked be less than half the price of Macs at £27.
Below is me with frizzy hair and practically no makeup on ( sorry) but it's the only way I could could properly show what Revlon Colorstay looks like. This was just one thin layer blended in with my fingers. When I'm warm my skin tends to flush quite red and I like that even with such a small amount it still covers without needing to be mask like. The big difference between them is Colorstay is a thin runny foundation and Mac is thick and creamy. Both blend out well and I'd say Colorstay is a slightly closer match and Mac is a little pale. I don't mind that as I prefer to have my skin look more natural with some colour still showing through.
As far as foundations go this is my favourite up to now. It's not an exact dupe but I'd say it's about 90% there with the other 10% of suiting my dry skin.
Mac Matchmaster in shade 1 £27
Revlon Colorstay in Buff £12.49

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In life we will always have hurdles to overcome, as an adult this is something that we understand not so much for our children. You see my son had to repeat the first grade this year and he was having a difficult time with this because his friends were moving on, while others were making fun of him.
At the first conference, nine weeks in, my son told his teacher he was hoping he could earn the Character Champion Award. She responded by encouraging him to "keep up the good work." She had confided in me that she had already submitted his name for the award. Later that week, the Principal announced the winners, and upon hearing his name announced, he started jumping up and down and proceeded to go up and down the aisle where all of his class mates gave him a high five! His Character Champ picture reflected the biggest smile I have ever seen, and every time I was at the school he walked me to the bulletin board to show me.
I was so proud of him, not because he won, but because I knew that others can now see what I see every day, a really genuine kid that cares about others before himself. The Character Champ award provided my son with the opportunity to look at his challenging new year with a renewed hope and a strengthened self-esteem and for that I am thankful.


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Rafa Benitez has commented on the stranger case of Cristian Atsu potentially leaving this month to go on loan to Istanbul Basaksehir, who are currently top of the Turkish League.
There have been reports for the last couple of days coming out of Turkey suggesting the club are in negotiations with Chelsea for the player and that the negotiations are at an advanced stage at the moment.
Rafa was asked today in the lead up to the game at Brentford tomorrow afternoon about the 24 year-old Ghanaian International and whether he would be leaving Newcastle in January.
Rafa Benitez talks to Cristian Atsu on the sideline
This was the response from Rafa:
"No chance." "I am in contact with the three players in Africa and especially Atsu."
"I will tell you now that he is really pleased and really happy here." "We have the player on loan with an option."
"Nothing has changed, the player is happy, we have the control and a very good relationship with Chelsea."
"So everything is fine."
Cristian has made a total of 18 appearances for the first team this season with 3 good goals.
Atsu has indicated many times he would be delighted to sign on permanently for the club, with Rafa Benitez expected to make a decision on whether to take up the option to buy Atsu in the summer.
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Sunday, 26 January 2014
Aussie Besties use Twine and Charms
13 comments:
- Angela Treasures said...
absolutely adore her Julie - Ange
- 26 January 2014 at 21:36
- Margaret Mifsud said...
Absolutely gorgeous card Julie!!! Beautiful colouring and lovely design too!! Love it!!
- 26 January 2014 at 21:49
- Donna Ellis said...
Love love LOVE this, Julie! I want to make a card using this image! thanks for the inspiration! hugs, de {Creative Smiles}
- 27 January 2014 at 03:28
- Aud Kirsten said...
This is gorgeous!
Beautiful details:)
Thanks for joining us at My Besties Norge
- 27 January 2014 at 03:48
- Eva Gro said...
Oh Julie! - This makes me really longing for summer again!!
it`s beautiful, and I love the cute little shells!
Thanx for joining us at My Besties Norge
We wish you the best of luck, and hope to see you back next time!
Eva Gro
DT member at My Besties Norge
- 27 January 2014 at 05:44
- Hazel said...
Thanks for sharing your lovely card for the Sweet Pea Stampers 'flower power' challenge - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DT x
- 27 January 2014 at 10:14
- Sylvia Meppen-Rentenaar said...
This is a stunning card! Thank you for sharing your card at Sweet Pea Stampers "Flower Power". We wish you good luck and hope to see you again soon. Sylvia, DT-member
- 27 January 2014 at 10:14
- Lady Anne said...
Love your card it is beautiful with such a bight and happy place to be. Love the use of shells, you have coloured that super image so nicely too. Thank you for sharing with us at Dragonfly Dreams, hope we see you again soon...
Love and Huggers ~ Lady Anne xx
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- 28 January 2014 at 22:53
- Avril Ann said...
AWE Julie, what a fabulous card hun, makes me want summer to come, Thank you for joining in with us at Scribble and Scraps this fortnight, best of luck xxx
- 28 January 2014 at 23:32
- Laurian said...
what a cute summer card! Love your design just so cute!
Thanks so much for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams and I hope we will see you again soon!
- 29 January 2014 at 05:35
- Lisa S. said...
She is great and I love Sherri's images. You did a beautiful job coloring this image and the design of your card is fabulous. Love all those embellies. :) Thanks for joining us at The Squirrel and The Fox. Hugs, Lisa DT
- 29 January 2014 at 06:45
- Lexie said...
Fab and fun! Great colours and embellies. Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck. xx
- 31 January 2014 at 12:30
- Raquel said...
Love this card! Great details and embellishments
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Lilith: After everyone entered the House we were free to leave our beds which meant that this season the first HoH Competition would be different. Ten minutes passed and we were already called in the living room which was very sudden and we didn't really get a chance to get to know each other. Then Katrina spoke to us and we found out everything about the twists, including how Dane was chosen as the first HoH. And that's it. We were finally left alone so we decided that everyone should stand up and introduce themselves to the group.
Dane: Well, I honestly don't know how, but since I did get voted the first HoH, it's only fair I break the ice this season. Keep in mind that I'm not really good with speeches. *laughs* First of all, I'm very happy to be here with all of you guys, I'm sure this will be one heck of a season! My name is Dane and I'm a student from Newcrest. I love doing all sorts of things and this seemed like an amazing opportunity and that is why I applied for this show. I'm 23 years old and yeah… that's pretty much it.
Selena: Hey everybody, I'm Selena Dawn, I'm 24 years old and I'm a bartender from Appaloosa Plains. I have two younger brothers and the hard truth is that I am in here because of one of my brothers who was in a car accident recently. He is doing okay for now, but the bills are incredibly high and… yeah… All of us are in here to win the money right? I think that's all from me for now. We look like an incredible bunch by the way!
Caleb: I'm not buying that. That sneaky blondie is trying to make us feel sorry for her. As an ex-CEO I know a sob story when I see one. And besides, she wasn't really dressed like someone in need of money, she was dressed like someone in need of clothes. That was way too tight and way too revealing! Also, all that make-up and the fact she is just a bartender don't help much. *sighs*
Kyra: Hi guys! I'm Kyra! Well, what's there to say… I was actually one of the best distance runners in the country…
Dane: Oh my, I knew I've seen you somewhere! Kyra Sawyer, right?
Kyra: That's right! I am, however, switching my career to being a full-time coach now. So yeah, no more competitions and medals for me! *laughs* Well, except for this competition! *laughs* I'm 27 years old and I am from Barnacle Bay. I love meeting new people so I can't wait to get to know all of you. And that's all from me! *laughs*
Felix: I can definitely see a few people I could really bond in here. HoH kid, distance runner and that ex-marine or something… We should definitely form a group as we're all very athletic and we could rule this house for sure!
Robert: Good evening everybody! My name is Robert Chamberlain, I am 49 years old but I look a lot younger! *laughs* I am a retired army sergeant and I am from Monte Vista. I've left the force three years ago when I got my first grandson. And yes, ladies, that means I am married. I've been married for thirty years and me and my wife have three amazing sons. I'm sending a big hi to my entire family and especially to my little buddy, Mikey! Grandpa loves you!
Charley: Gosh, there's, like, way too many old people in here.
Karen: I think that Robert and I could bond, seeing as we're both grandparents. But he does seem a bit too uptight so… Who knows. And who cares! *yells* Karen's in the house, it's time to get the party started!
Stephanie: Heya, I'm Steph, I'm 19 years old and I'm actually a stand-up comedian! I moved to Oasis Springs a while ago and since then my career has been blooming, so hopefully, you won't get too bored with me around! *laughs*
Caleb: Tell us a joke!
Karen: Oh no, no! Stand-up comedy is not telling jokes you fool! *laughs*
Stephanie: That's definitely true. It's a lot more and it takes a lot of work. Stand-up comedians write all of their lines and are not just retelling the jokes they've heard. There's so much more involved into our creative process. Thank you, Karen.
Karen: No problem, sweetie!
Karen: I tend to go to a lot of stand-up comedy shows in Starlight Shores and it's really annoying to see someone ask a stand-up comedian to tell a joke since I know how hard they work to make people laugh. That old fart is already getting on my nerves. He seems very stuck-up and he talks down to other younger HouseGuests but I'm not letting him do that under my watch!
Caleb: My name is Caleb Thorne and I am from Sunset Valley. Few of my passions are playing golf, spending time on my yacht and eating a lot of interesting foreign meals as I really do like to try different foods. I just love doing fun and exciting things. That is what retirement is for, right? Karen is it?
Karen: I am not retired, so… I wouldn't know.
Karen: I'm this close to snapping his retired neck. *laughs* Twat.
Lilith: I'm sensing that Karen isn't really fond of Caleb and I mean, I kind of get it, I am sharing a room with both of them and he is a bit too high and mighty for my liking. I adore that lady though, seriously, she's hilarious. Even though I feel it might become too much after a while as she's so blunt and straightforward.
Stuart: Oh, gosh… I'm… I'm Stuart! I am 23 years old and I am programmer at a small software firm in Roaring Heights. I got my diploma from RHIT. I still live with my parents and… I don't have any brothers or sisters.
Selena: He is such a cutie! I mean, in a shy and somewhat fragile way, not in the romantic way. *laughs* He just looks like a younger brother you want to cuddle and protect!
Zach: RHIT as in Roaring Heights Institute of Technology? Damn, he must be smart as… well, something very smart, that's for sure!
Karen: *yells* Heyaaa, everybody! I still can't believe I'm here, this is sooo much fun! My name's Karen and I am a fashion designer from the wonderful city of Starlight Shores! I am… well, let's just say I'm older than 25 and that will be enough. *laughs* I have four beautiful children and I am currently single. So, boys, I'm all up for grabs! *laughs* I can't wait to party with all of you adorable people!
Charley: What is she wearing? *laughs* That lady is crazy!
Kyra: I don't think I've ever met someone as out there as Karen is. She's really something and I can't wait to get to know her. She interests me a lot.
Lilith: Hey, guys, my name's Lily. Well, Lilith actually but no one, and I really do mean no one, calls me that. I just turned 30 and I am an assistant manager living in Twinbrook. I'm usually quite a busy person so I'm definitely looking at this as a chance to relax and yeah, that's pretty much it. Any questions? *laughs*
Felix: Actually, are you married or?
Lilith: I have been seeing someone for a while but we broke up when I got promoted. I mean, we did get along pretty well, but I'm just not in the right place for a relationship yet and my main focus is my career so I couldn't keep dragging him along as he definitely deserves better.
Stuart: Lily seems like someone I could work with. She definitely knows what she wants and she doesn't seem like someone who would play emotionally.
Zach: Hey guys, I'm Zach, I'm 24 and I am a DJ from Windenburg!
Kyra: Isn't everybody from Windenburg a DJ? *laughs*
Zach: *laughs* Yeah, we are known for our parties, right? Well, I actually went to a lot of DJ courses and I am pretty well known for a DJ. Besides music, I love working out so I'm really glad that gym is not a room I am not allowed to go in! *laughs* I'm really hoping this thirteenth HouseGuest twist doesn't suck too much.
Felix: Hi everybody! My name is Felix Piper, I am 43 years old, from Bridgeport and I am… well, I'm a porn star. *laughs*
Dane: Like Kandy from last season?
Felix: Sort of like Kandy, yes. She was an ex-porn star if I'm not mistaken though. I can't imagine myself leaving the business so… Anyway, I do have a boyfriend currently and we have been together for almost a year now.
Robert: So you're homosexual?
Felix: Not really. I'm actually doing both gay and straight porn and I've also dated both men and women. So, that would make me bi, even though I don't like labels if I'm honest. I just love living life and doing things I want.
Stephanie: I was taken away when he said that he was 43 years old. He doesn't even look 35 so kudos to him for taking care of himself so well! I'm really liking everybody so far. There's a lot of different personalities!
Charley: Best for last! *giggles* Heya, I'm Charley. I'm a hairdresser from Veronaville. I'm so excited to be here! Oh, and I'm single and ready to mingle! *laughs* I hope none of you mind, but I really, really can't sleep in that room so I'm hoping you guys won't mind if I take Zach's bed. Please, please, like, pretty please?!
Selena: Well, that was embarrassing. She can't be for real, right?! I think she might be the twin just because it looks like this is all a fake personality which was meant to fool us. No one is, like, that, like, ridiculous! *laughs*
Charley: I really didn't want to tell them that I'm a hairdresser from Bridgeport since a lot of famous people live there and get haircuts from me. I didn't want to be seen as a threat this early on.


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I know I've told you this before but my mom is a Clinique rep. Typically if I want to order anything Clinique-related, she's my hook-up. However, this time around, I actually purchased a very special Clinique piece all on my lonesome (and just like a big girl!!).
|Left-hand side of palette - Lips
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|Right-hand side of palette - Cheeks
The palette is divided into three parts: Lips (left-hand side), Eyes (middle) and Cheeks (right-hand side.) The lip collection has 5 colors: Crushed Grape, Pink Goddess, Parisian Red, Adore U and Ambrosia. The eye collection has 5 colors as well: Like Mink Duo, Polar Blue Quad, Pink Chocolate Quad, Pure Cocoa and Plum Potion Duo. The last portion (cheeks) has three colors: Pink Love (one of my favorite colors!!), Precious Posy and Sunset Glow.
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Perfecting the Art of Active Listening tentive body language S- We Summarize the other person's key points A- We Ask clarifying questions to check for understanding Rachel Remen's quote from skillsyouneed.com, perhaps best illustrates the value in Perfecting the Art of Active Listening, and its importance in personal development and interpersonal relationships: "The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention." PE References: Covey, S. (1990). The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Developing Powerful Listening Skills through Effective Exercises. Retrieved January 22, 2014 from http://www.cpai.com/business-insurance/employment-liability/Devel opingPowerfulListeningSkills?Main=Business%20Insurance&sub=Employment%20 Practices%20Liability. Lee, D. and Hatesohl, D. (n.d.). Listening: Your Most Used Communication Skill. University of Missouri Extension. Retrieved January 22, 2014 from http://414.toastmastersclubs. org/ListeningSkill.html. Listening Skills (n.d.), Retrieved January, 22, 2014 from http://www.skillsyouneed. com/ips/listening-skills.html. Tingum, J. (n.d.). Why is Listening Important in a Business Organization. Demand Media. Retrieved January 22, 2014 from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/listeningimportant business-organisation-24040.html. Treasure, J. (2011, July). Julian Treasure: 5 Ways to Listen Better. Retrieved January 22, 2014 from http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better.html. Lisa Kelly, Med, RHN, CCWS, CPC is the founder of Kelly Wellness Consulting Inc. She is a Certified Workplace Wellness Specialist with an innate passion for creating wellness solutions that optimize workplace performance and personal health/wellbeing. Visit kellywc.com Email email@example.com The Winning Habit Lessons to be learned By C.V. Subramaniam Everyone wants to win, succeed, and feel proud they could achieve something. Everyone, therefore, approaches a task with the objective of accomplishment and winning, but, many a time things and circumstances are not favorable to us and though one approaches the problem in the right spirit, things just don't happen - happen the way we expect. Here are some lessons to be learned from such happenings. Three important tips I am borrowing the tips from Paulo Coelho to explain this situation. He says in his book Manuscript found in Accra, the following: Wait patiently for the right moment to act Don't let the next opportunity slip by you Take pride in your scars. Patience When things don't favor us, the best thing is to keep cool and adopt a patient attitude. One must get comfort from the fact that it is not his fault, try as one did. When soldiers find that their gun shots are not hitting the target, what do they do? They don't retreat, they don't feel dejected, they don't feel defeated. They only think that this time it was a miss. Trained as they are to fight, they feel: 'does this prevent us in making more attempts?' Definitely not. On the contrary, they try to aim better and repeat the act, with more confidence. It may just happen that this time also the shot does not hit the target. Never mind, he must be feeling that the advantage is not in his favor. All he has to do is to wait for the right moment to strike. And if one works with such patience the right moment will just come. And, they score a victory. Grab the next opportunity In order to succeed, the next opportunity should not, therefore be allowed to slip by. One has to be more concerned, more conscious to make use of the next opportunity and, may be approach the problem in a different way. For, opportunities will arise whether you want or not. Take pride in your scars The failures often appear as scars. But rather than getting disappointed and defeated, the experience of the failed attempts make one ponder over a new plan, or a totally different strategy. Thus, rather than feeling bad, one should be able to take pride in the scars. Then, the very scars may turn out to be medals. If you treat the scars left by failures as medals, you get the courage to nullify the effect of such scars. Talking of scars, there is a mention in the 'Naarayaneeyam' (treatise on Lord Krishna) that Sage Bhrigu kicked in the chest of Lord Krishna, who said 'let this be an alankaram (decoration) for my chest forever', and thus Krishna's chest shows a scar known as 'sreevalsam'. To quote Paulo Coelho again, "the day will come when Fate knocks on our door. It might be the gentle tapping of the Angel of Good Fortune or the unmistakable rat-a-tat of the Unwanted Visitor" which must be welcomed. The above lessons should almost certainly make you stronger to fight with fresh energy and enthusiasm and WIN. And, you have finally learnt to make a winning habit. PE C.V. Subramaniam is Former Director, Department of Electronics & IT, Government of India. Other major positions held include Chief Personnel Officer, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing; Officer on Special Duty, Science Advisory Council to Prime Minister. Twitter @cvsmaniam Email email@example.com Personal Excellence essentials presented by HR.com | 06.2014 6
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London - (Ass Mess): International security and intelligence agencies are said to be immensely satisfied at the results of their nine year surveillance operation into the Bush family after kitting out BAE's £75 million Airbus 340 gifthorse to Prince Bandar as the high-tech equivalent of a latter-day Trojan Horse.
Spearheaded by NATO military intelligence council investigations into a thirty year financial relationship between the Saudis' dodgiest scion Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz and Bush senior and junior, spooks from CIA, Mossad and MI6 pooled their resources to prove the financial network of organised crime behind international terrorism funding.
Bandar's flying fortress was financed by Ministry of Defence payments from UK taxpayers and was ostensibly part of the £1.2 billion slush fund that was paid to Bandar in the £40 billion Al-Yammamah arms-for-oil deal.
But every component in the awesome airplane 'from the tiniest screw to the biggest mile high club waterbed' was either bugged, Rigged, connected to covert satellite surveillance systems, monitored by secret GCHQ listening programs or intercepted by RAF Fyligdales security scanners and pooled into NATO intelligence bunkers hidden deep underneath seabed resources normally reserved to covert submarine operations.
The findings are as grim as they are startling and convey a pre-cold war picture of dictatorship agendas hidden behind smoke and mirrors PR campaigns that whitewashed the Bush Family Evil Empire into the kind of wholesome all American family that Middle America just loves to believe in.
As yet another official enquiry is launched into the BAE slush fund that doshed up Bandar law enforcement agencies around the world are standing by for imminent action that will finally expose the fruits of their labors.
"We'll start with UK Prime Monster Tony Blair," a reliable source said this weekend.
"When he is toppled Bush Senior, Bush Junior, Cheney et all fill follow swiftly.
"They've had it coming a long, long time."


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I was so lucky to have a brilliant sunny day to run around my neighborhood last weekend, taking pictures randomly here and there...this is the result.
I don't have a space that is large/sunny enough for waterlillies, so I headed over to a local nursery and was stunned by their new collection. I especially like the one above, because it isn't perfect - notice the browning petals.
Have you ever seen this many gradations of yellow in one blossom?
Now, when I shot this last one, I was just kind of hoping something interesting might come of it.
I wasn't disappointed.
This is the interior of an Angel's Trumpet bloom. I wish the resolution translated better to the blog, becuase the original is unbelievable.
I love the fact that stunning flowers like this grow in the hot-house climate that is Louisiana - there is a certain defiant thriving-through-neglect aspect to their existence that appeals to the survivor in me. The fact that so much of nature is burgeoning down here - despite everything - gives me hope.
Ah, the Power of Beauty.


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Minimally invasive or non-invasive plastic surgical approaches are becoming increasingly popular. The obvious benefits are minimal downtime, limited scarring, and many times lower cost. One of the current cosmetic makeover trends this year is the ponytail facelift.
This facial revitalization technique is named for the way that pulling your hair into a high ponytail also pulls your facial features back with it. It is a minimally invasive procedure that lifts the jowls, cheeks, and brows with small incisions that are concealed in the hairline of your head. Adipose tissue is then transferred into strategic areas to sculpt the face even further.
The ponytail lift was designed by the distinguished plastic surgeon, Dr. Chia Chi Kao, who practices in Southern California. He became interested in endoscopic surgical techniques during his medical training and has developed leading-edge procedures that are getting to be widely popular because of the benefit of less recovery time.
Traditional facelift surgery involves incisions that begin at the temples and continue along the ear, and then into the back of the neck in the hairline. This kind of procedure is usually performed on patients who are in their 50s and 60s because of the advanced level of changes in the connective tissue that reduces the skin's strength and elasticity. It involves weeks of recovery from the bruising and swelling.
In contrast, the ponytail lift only involves two to five incisions that are concealed in the scalp with an endoscopy, a miniature fiber optic camera. This technique is mostly performed on 30 to 40-year-olds who are just starting to see evidence of aging. This micro lift is almost painless and has a much faster recovery time.
The key to the ponytail lift's success is the transfer of the layers of fat and fibrous tissue. If only the skin is tightened, then it gives the face the artificial appearance that looks pulled, along with the fact that it only lasts a couple weeks before the skin stretches back. The trick is to smooth and transfer the underlying tissue first and then lay the skin back over without tension.
The operation is performed either under local or IV sedation, depending on the surgeon. It takes around an hour to finish the surgery and the patient is able to return home that day. After a couple days, a follow-up visit is necessary to take out the stitches. Many patients return to normal activities within a few days.
There are still possible side effects such as minor bruising and swelling, but much less than the traditional facelift. Not only is the downtime much less, but other perks include lifting and arching the brows, smoothing out forehead wrinkles, reshaping the jawline, and all in all restoring facial volume. The ponytail facelift is considered a very effective and safe technique but as always, be sure and do your research to locate a reputable surgeon for your beauty makeover.


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Dance Encounters 2011 explored the risks involved in programming international dance, the barriers and ways to overcome them. Participants looked at inspiring initiatives and discussed how to open doors to more cutting edge, international, contemporary dance. A key question was: how can we encourage and allow more risk taking in programming in Wales as well as the UK?
Curated by Karine Decorne, the event included formal presentations from UK exemplars plus Q&A alternated with informal participatory activity, dance performances and after show networking. The participants included venue programmers, dance organisations, dance artists, strategic and funding bodies and also other national organisations. Dance Encounters was held from the 31st April – 1st May 2011 at Galeri, Caernarfon.
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OFFICIAL FAMILY: Click HERE for NAIFA-Jacksonville's Officers and Board of Directors
Message From the President
Joseph J. Maltese, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, LUTCF
"The economy is strengthening." "The jobless rate continues to climb." "Housing will get worse before it gets better." "Obama-care will ruin America." "Obama-care will save America." "The dollar is gaining strength." "Inflation is an inevitable issue." "Inflation is a non-issue." "The national debt is out of control." "The debt will be paid by savings in new legislation." "There should be sanctions for Iran." "Iran is not our responsibility." "Educational funding should be increased." "We must cut education spending." It seems everyone has something to say about the economy, politics, foreign affairs, and domestic issues. People talk at restaurants, kids' soccer games, social clubs, family gatherings, church functions and in the media. Seldom, however, do people talk to their representatives in our state houses and in our nation's Capitol.
Unless our legislators hear from each and everyone of us on a regular basis, all the talk and opinions will be for naught. Maybe, that's okay. After all, the founding fathers did a great job setting up our country. In fact, for most of us, it matters not whether our legislators are predominately Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. We will still awake each morning to food for breakfast, a roof over our heads, running water and electric, fuel for our automobiles, schools to educate our children (boys and girls) and a job to go to with opportunities to gain our share of the American dream. It's a great system. It is not, however, invincible. Things can go terribly wrong. There is a limit to how much complacency our system can take. Ours is "…a government for the people, and by the people." The people must be involved.
Every spring, representatives from your local and state NAIFA descend upon the House and Senate in Tallahassee to assure our legislators understand what they must do to protect our profession and our clients. (Day on the Hill) These Representatives and Senators are usually grateful for the time we spend with them helping them understand important issues that they must consider along with the other mountains of issues they are dealing with. Among these issues are the sales tax exemptions for certain professionals including insurance agents, taxation of insurance products, health insurance mandates, government control of homeowners' insurance premiums, stranger originated life insurance, and many others.
Too often, these legislators vote one way or the other based upon what the lobbyists and special interest groups foist upon the committees in charge of the various pieces of legislation. Many times, they are ill-equipped to realize the full implications their vote may have one way or the other. Legislators need to hear from real people to realize the true effects of their votes. Our day in Tallahassee this year was especially important considering the historic legislation in our nation's capital and the enormous budget shortfalls in our state and local communities.
Legislators are eager to discover additional revenue and will leave no stone unturned in this quest. Our NAIFA locals from around the state converged upon our capitol and spent hours speaking directly to legislators and staff members to advance our cause in safeguarding our industry and the products that safeguard our clients' financial security. We owe those that gave up their time to do the bidding of our association our gratitude and support. Each and every member of NAIFA must participate in our legislative process in every way possible. This includes being informed and communicating to our legislators by phone, letter, and email, as well as in person whenever possible. I urge all to plan to attend next year's "Day on the Hill" and to continue to participate in the legislative process through out the year.
The strength and future of our association depends upon our continued growth. Of particular importance is growth by adding newer and younger members. Our YAT committee (Young Advisors Team) focuses on bringing value, education, and support to our under age 40 members and our newer members with less than 5 years of industry tenure. (Please see the YAT section of this news letter for upcoming YAT events.)
Our visit to Tallahassee each year is important. More important yet is that our association is strong and our members let our legislators hear from us regularly. Make a point of marking your calendar so that you can participate in Day on the Hill each year. Communicate regularly with our legislators on important issues throughout the year. Make sure that you invite all in our business to become members of our association. We need you… ALL of you.
Many thanks to all who share their time and talents to keep our association strong.
Be better today than you were yesterday…but not as good as you will be tomorrow.
A Special Community Service Event presented by
NAIFA-Jacksonville's Young Advisors Team ( YAT ).
April 5th - May 5th, 2010.
• Click HERE for Complete Details!.
• Click HERE for the Birdies for Charity Pledge Form!.
All YATs are Invited to a Meet and Greet: Monday, April 5th!
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Capitas
7791 Belfort Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256 ( DIRECTIONS ).
NAIFA's Young Advisors Team are members who are 40 years of age and under, or within their first five years in the industry. There is no cost associated with being part of YAT; if you're a NAIFA member 40 and under or within your first five years in the business, you're already a member of YAT!
This is an informational meet and greet to discuss YAT mission and objectives we invite you to be a part of the team. For additional details please contact our YAT Chair, Lesa Steinberg, at 904-383-2223.
Dear NAIFA Members:
I want to introduce you to a great marketing opportunity to market yourself to the public, all while helping a great cause.
If you were at the NAIFA - Jacksonville luncheon on March 24th, you were introduced to "Birdies for Charities" through the TPC (The Players Championship). The TPC has accepted Haven Horse Ranch as a benefactor. Haven Horse Ranch is a Licensed "SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center" that works with physically, mentally and autistically handicapped children and adults.
The money raised through this program will be used to help needy children and adults obtain therapeutic counseling and instruction with trained horses and instructors. Through this program, my daughter and I have seen unbelievable progression with every student that has been involved. We have personally seen children that can't speak, start talking. Wheelchair-confined children and adults learn to develop balance, confidence and optimism never seen before and have seen at-risk children develop a new direction in life. Not only have my daughter and myself seen this, Janet Tillman, one of our members in St. Augustine, has seen how AWESOME this program has been (see her remarks at www.NAIFA-Jacksonville.org).
Now you understand what we are working on raising money for. What's in it for you? Your NAIFA Board has been working on opportunities to put you in front of prospective clients. This can be a great way to help a great cause and help you get in front of business owners and the public. Imagine, asking for a contribution and then asking the contributor what they do for a living, get them talking about themselves and/or their business. Then all you need to do is listen, ask questions, and find opportunities to help the contributor. Doesn't that seem like a great alternative way to market ourselves all while helping a great cause?
Birdies for Charities kicks off April 5th and ends April 30th. Ric from Haven Horse Ranch will also be at our upcoming YAT event on April 5th to talk more about the program. If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact your YAT leaders or myself. This isn't only for YAT members, it's for all NAIFA members.
Kind Regards,
Christopher E. Veenstra, President Elect
NAIFA-Jacksonville Membership Luncheon Meeting:
Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
University Club, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m..
1301 Riverplace Blvd., 27th Floor ( Wachovia Building Downtown ).
Registration and Check-In, 11:15 a.m.; Buffet Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Robin S. Weinberger, CLU, ChFC, CLTC
Director of National Accounts, Advanced Planning Services, Inc.
Click HERE to make your reservation securely online!
The cost for members is $20.00, but if reservations are made by 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 23rd, the cost is only $15.00! For more information, please contact the Association office at email@example.com or call 904-695-2300.
Robin Weinberger began her career with Massachusetts Mutual and five years later joined Connecticut Mutual. Robin's career progression included positions as Brokerage Director, Unit Supervisor and General Agent, while also an active personal producer. She earned numerous awards, including two President's Honorary Awards in Management, qualified for Management Council every year, and qualified several times for The Million Dollar Round Table. After developing relationships with several national firms, Connecticut Mutual promoted her to Director of National Accounts, implementing a company-wide National Accounts Program, working with stockbrokers and financial service professionals helping them sell life and disability income products.
In 1996, Robin assumed the position of Vice President of Marketing at Sun Life of Canada. In 2000, she expanded her career in the Financial Services industry and became the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for American General Financial Group. Then, in 2003, Robin decided to specialize in Life Settlements and affiliated with Advanced Planning Services, Inc. (APS) as the Director of National Accounts. Robin's philosophy is to "partner" with producers to achieve the highest levels of expertise, service and product knowledge.
Robin has been a frequent speaker on Life Settlements and has appeared before NAIFA and SFSP Chapters, as well as Estate Planning Councils, around the country. In addition, she has addressed various Study Groups and Insurance Company sponsored Meetings, and in February, was on the Program of the 52nd Harris M. Plaisted New England Conference of Financial Service Professionals.
Robin received her BBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin. In addition to earning her CLU and ChFC designations, she has also received her Certification in Long Term Care. Robin is a member of many industry organizations including AALU, The Society of Financial Service Professionals, NAIFA and the Life Insurance Settlement Association. She can be reached at email@example.com or (617) 451-3343.
Mark Your Calendars for NAIFA-Jacksonville's Upcoming Membership Events!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010:
NAIFA-Jacksonville hosts a joint meeting with the Estate Planning Council and
the Society of Financial Service Professionals of Northeast Florida for an exciting
event this month!
Guest Speaker: Stephan R. Leimberg, JD
Location: University Center, UNF
Registration 7:30 a.m.
Meeting with Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Wednesday, June 23, 2010:
NAIFA-Jacksonville Annual Meeting, Election & Installation of our 2010-2011 Officers
"What's Hot, What's Not - Recent Rulings In Insurance Planning & Other Timely Topics"
Location: University Club
Check www.naifa-jacksonville.org for the latest details on all of our upcoming events!
NAIFA-Jacksonville Blood Drive
Thursday, May 6, 2010
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Liberty Center, 7077 Bonneval Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 (DIRECTIONS)
Our next scheduled drives for the remainder of the year are May 6th, August 19th, and November 4th. You may go online to www.igiveblood.org to make your appointment or to have any questions or concerns answered. You may also contact NAIFA-Jacksonville Blood Drive Chair Alicia Burst at (904) 332-8100 or email@example.com.
NAIFA-Jacksonville's 40-Hour Prelicensing Course
LIVE and ONLINE!.Next Live Class Opportunity: April 16-19, 2010
Click HERE for complete details..
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Waters, DM, CAE, who was named
NAIFA Chief Executive Officer on March 31, 2010!
Click HERE for the latest headlines from the National.
Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Visit www.naifaflorida.org for the latest news and updates.
Your Source for NAIFA Member Benefits
The NAIFA Member Benefits Buzz is a new, monthly email/mobile-friendly newsletter developed to promote one or several of NAIFA's wide array of professional programs, products and services available exclusively through NAIFA. NAIFA's Member Benefits are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills, build your business, and increase your bottom line, at every stage of your career.
All NAIFA members will receive the monthly edition of NAIFA Member Benefits Buzz via email on or about the second week of each month. For the Member Benefits Buzz archive, please visit http://www.naifa.org/benefits/buzz/index.cfm.
With more than 58,000 members, NAIFA is the largest financial services membership association in the United States. NAIFA is a federation of 700 state and local association all striving for the same common goal: to protect your livelihood and your clients' financial security. To join or renew securely online, please visit www.naifa.org, or click HERE to download a PDF of the Membership Application.
Please Consider a Contribution to YOUR Political Action Committee!
For more information about IFAPAC and to make contributions securely online, please click HERE.
To download a printable IFAPAC contribution form in PDF format, please click HERE.
Don't Lose Us in Your Spam Filter!
Please add email@example.com or email@example.com to your e-mail "Contacts" list and update your spam filters to allow us to deliver the latest NAIFA-Jacksonville news and events! For more information, contact the Association office at (904) 695-2300.
Please keep us up to date with your contact information!
To update your membership information with NAIFA, please visit the following link:
Thank You to Our Website Sponsors!
Have you seen our website at WWW.NAIFA-JACKSONVILLE.ORG lately?
If you would like to sponsor our webpage, please contact Cherri M. Coombs-Ohmer, LUTCF at our Association office by calling (904) 695-2300 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
For the latest NAIFA-Jacksonville news and events, please visit our website at
www.naifa-jacksonville.org, or contact Association Executive Cherri Coombs-Ohmer, LUTCF:
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If this is 'street' you can keep it
What a nightmare.
I used to live in London - indeed, the LOML and I met at uni there. But now that we live in the sticks, it is a total culture shock to ge back. We went on the tube and smiled indulgently at Child One working out how many stops we had left and so on - a few years ago I would have tried to shush him, because it makes you look like a peasant to have children who thinks the tube is exciting. I've grown up now. Then we went to Tate Modern to do the slide thing, and queued up for a long time for tickets. Then we went to Leicester Square to try and get some show tickets, but anything that was worth seeing was going to be two hundred quid for the four of us, so we gave up on that. So, happily,we went to the Globe Theatre for a guided tour, which was fab and the kids enjoyed it. And I squashed down my conscience and we went for a coffee and cake in the Salvation Army headquarters and tried not to think about funding their ridiculous organisation (I'm sure they do loads of charitable caring stuff but as an atheist they do it for all the wrong reasons, but still. Nice coffee. Cheap, too. For London).
It was going back onto Leicester Sqare tube that I really started to think about the life choices we've made. Child Two was happily holding my hand, as she was a bit overwhelmed by all the people. Child One was doing the "I'll go first and work out the right way to go and you can follow me" thing. He's ten, and quite a lanky sod, with blond hair - so fortunately he's quite visible. He happily worked out the route - we have to change here to that line and so on - but hadn't got the hang of the station concourse. We had to call him back gently a couple of times - "It's this way mate, don't go through that barrier or you won't be able to get back" - "Oh. Okay Dad" - and we duly got where we were supposed to be going. But just comparing him to the other kids on the train and the streets, and he just didn't compare. He has a wide-eyed innocence, a belief that everyone is nice (until proven otherwise), doesn't watch his back, worry about getting lost, or notice any potential threat. All the local kids had hard faces, shifty, wary, knowing. There wasn't much difference in the way they were dressed, but they were totally in different worlds. I was trying to think of what it reminded me of, and it came to me that it was the bit in Oliver where Oliver is introduced to the Dodger and Fagin's gang. My boy just is Oliver: polite, innocent and, uh, blond.
Until a few years ago, I was a bit proud of the fact that I did the London thing, knew the places, did the look, didn't stand out or look out of place. I got to snigger at tourists, jostle past people dithering because they didn't know the right tunnel to go down, flash travel passes and not queue for tickets. It occurred to me, watching my unselfconscious, trusting little bloke making his way with quiet confidence through an unfamiliar world, that we had done the right thing after all. All of a sudden, I had a complete reversal: I was proud of not being local any more, having to buy a ticket, happy to point at the map on the carriage and count stops with them - and happy for them to be excited at the distant rumble of an approaching train, to tell us "it's coming, it's coming" and to jump up and down when the train came whooshing into the platform. Proud that this marked us out as from out of town. And uncool. And not 'street'.
My little girl, as she emerged blithely from being crushed by sour-faced commuters studiously ignoring each other on a District Line train, asked me: "Why is everyone in London so sad?".
"I don't know, sweetheart. Perhaps they all wish they could live in a village in the country like us."
I used to miss living there. Not any more. Not at all.


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Join us for our Easter Service at 10:30am on Sunday, April 16th. We look forward to worshiping with you!
Dayspring Church of the Nazarene would like to invite all neighborhood kids from 4 yrs of age to 12 years of age to our Annual Easter Party. The party will have easter egg dyeing, easter egg hunt, and other fun events.
The party if free to attend and no RSVP is necessary. The event will be at Dayspring Church of the Nazarene at 2812 E. Grand Street, Springfield, Mo from 1pm to 3pm on April 8 (rain or shine). This will not be a drop -off event and we ask that parents are present with their children for the entire event.
Our Annual Town Hall has been rescheduled for February 19th. There will be a Potluck after the 10:30am service and the Town Hall be directly after the meal. We encourage our entire church family to attend (you do not need to be a member) as we discuss some outreach events that God is leading us to organize and participate in 2017. Please come and make your voice heard!
Dayspring Church of the Nazarene is proud to partner with The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) in order to bring a support group for people with depression right into your community. The group will be facilitated by a peer who has been trained using Department of Mental Health guidelines. NAMI's services are free of charge and open to any person over the age of 17. If you struggle with depression, we hope you will come to receive support and guidance. Groups are drop-in–no appointment necessary–and will be held every Tuesday starting June 28th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm."
Due to the adult nature of support groups, we request that all attendees be at least 17 years old and there will not be childcare services provided during the support group meetings.
For questions about this Support Group or NAMI's other groups, please contact:
Jennifer at the NAMI Hope Center at 417-864-3027 or email at: email@example.com
John & Ruth Briscoe (Nazarene Evangelists) will be at Dayspring Church on June 26th for the 10:30 AM Service. A love offering will be taken; and service will be followed by a potluck dinner.
Please invite your friends and family for a wonderful time of music and worship.
John and Ruth sing together. John is featured on the trombone, but also plays the trumpet. Ruth plays keyboards. They compose and perform most of their music with MIDI interfaced computers. Current technology gives new "state of the art" sounds to their music. The wide variety of songs, styles, and instruments provides something for everyone!
John – studied music under James "Doc" Walker and Willard S. Nichols. He has played in several bands and orchestras including CSU, SNU, CSC and is a past member of the International Trombone Association.
Ruth – studied music under Doris Vaughn, Myra Shubert, and Robert Hale. She has been playing and singing with The Briscoes ministry for several years.
We want to thank everyone for their interest in our Christmas Grocery Giveaway. Due to the overwhelming response, we have already filled all of the open spots and have taken down the sign-up information page on our website.
Please note: Because this was a pre-registered event, we cannot take walk-ins for this event and will not be able to provide groceries for those who weren't already pre-registered. We thank you for your interest and stay tuned to to our website for future outreach events.
Be sure to join us on Christmas Eve, December 24th at 6pm for our Christmas Eve service. This 1 hour service is open to the public and it'll be a great opportunity for the entire family to focus on the "Reason for the Season". We look forward to seeing you!
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The success of the LIVESTRONG Honor 5K and 10K would not be possible without the generous support from corporate sponsorships and the Austin community. By joining forces with us, you are taking a stand to support the 32.6 million people in the world affected by cancer.
Sponsorship of the LIVESTRONG Honor 5K and 10K provides your company with increased brand awareness, direct connection with customers, engagement of employees and supports the critical mission of LIVESTRONG.
You can review sponsorship opportunities here.
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$179.00 CAD - On Sale
This super sweet gingham blouse has ruffle details along the front body. Slightly puffed sleeves that hit at mid arm. Zipper fastening at back neck.
55% Cotton, 38% Polyester, 7% Polyamide
Machine Wash Gentle. Hang to dry
$178 USD *please note that currency conversions fluctuate regularly and USD pricing may vary slightly
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Welcome to Great Australian Services
Australians Services is exactly as the name implies. Good old fashioned
service, service with a smile, and a value for money job. We are
Sydney's Premium Pest Control Company servicing all areas of Sydney and
its Greater West dealing with all pests.
All of our Technicians are NSW Police checked for your piece of mind.
Great Australian Services listens to the needs and wants of our customers, most of our business comes from word of mouth which you cannot buy. We only use the safest possible Australian approved chemicals for your home or business.
We take pride in our heavily sign written vehicles and uniforms as a lot of our competitors turn up and you would not know who they are !! No signage on their vehicles ( weekend warriors trying to make a quick buck ??) or uniforms and in some instances " no license." Beware. We will service your home year after year, not disappear overnight like many do.
If you have any queries or just want to ask a question please don't hesitate to call.
Hope to see you soon.
Regards JAY.
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Formula 1 News - October, 2011
Oct.23 (GMM) As recently as two weeks ago, Bernie Ecclestone feared the inaugural Indian grand prix might have to be called off.The F1 chief executive and other officials have sworn for months that, contrary to eyewitness reports and speculation, the new Buddh circuit would be ready for its late October race date.But Ecclestone told the Guardian on Saturday: "I was pessimistic a fortnight ago. I was sent pictures of the track and I thought Christ, we're not going to get it finished in time."But what they have done in the meantime - and I've been sent more recent pictures - is incredible."Added HRT's Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan, who has been in Delhi this week: "There is still some work being done on the landscaping but everyone is working 24-7 to make sure everything will be fine on the day." Comments powered by Disqus


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Traditions on the menu at Calvin Church's Hungarian dinner
Photo: Fairfield Citizen / Mike Lauterborn
Despite winter's sometimes gloomy skies, there was a warm and inviting spot in town Saturday evening than Calvin United Church where a sunny crowd enjoyed the congregation's annual dinner of traditional Hungarian gulyas.
The event also featured Hungarian folk art for sale, a tourism video, music, pastries and, of course, gulyas —a hearty stew with beef or pork, carrots and other vegetables that warms the insides on the coldest of days.
Young and old enjoyed the festivities at the Kings Highway church, helping to ensure that Hungarian traditions and culture would remain part of the Fairfield community for years to come.


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it is not working
this game only stay on a black screen, it's a stupid fuckin game!
اللعبة لم تعمل
this good game
this game is awesome
works for me hahaha
who is playing this game now
its ok
DONT READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW THAT YOU'VE STARTED READING, DONT STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1 say your name 10 times 2. say your mum's name 5 times and your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this onto 4 other games. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday possible. But if you read this and do not paste this, you will get bad luck. SEND THIS ON 5 DIFFERENT GAMES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOUR DONE, PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSHES NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS. THIS IS SO FREAKY IT ACTUALLY WORKS
how can we change our thing from saying undefined
this game is cool
What's SWF?
this games is good for me
I like this game
cool game
i cant play this game, the save doesnt work the stupid mobile thing is in my damn way and i cant shoot my targets because of this so im not ever going to play this damn game if i cant beat my mission. this is why i watch videos of it because i cant play the stupid game myself. i would play it if you can fix this god damn problem.
i made a account for no damn reason.
Wow This Game Made Me Know Why Did Vinnie Actually Betrayed The Red Mafia
borren los anuncios
good game
Wow This Game Made Me Know Why Did Vinnie Actually Betrayed The Red Mafia
this is so anjing facking i kill the guy with pass with scar
is posibel have the play in french language?
I love this game how old are all of you
I love this game how old are all of you and I'm talking to the girls by the way
Im 12
why does creating an account in cartels take lots of time ? i just played as guest cuz its so long
hi shift gamer
why not work this game
cheats dont work
esta buean pero los anuncios pos como
this bitch wont let me play the fucking game
why can't i play this game!!!
easy peasy bitches
why can't i Login with an account. it says "undefinded"
my max
Somehow I can't use this account to play. You have to create a new account.
Good game,Good creator
Good games, really fun. i found them first on Addicting Games's Website.
its like sift heads 1 2 3 4 5
Reaction time events are actually really hard
Cómo puedo guardar mis partidas?, intento poner mi sobrenombre y contraseña pero no me la acepta y entonces no puedo guardar mis avances, si me pudiesen responder se los agradecería mucho... un fiel seguidor y jugador. (ctian)
trop bien sa mère la pute
god game
nice game
I love this game
im not a robot
this game is awesome.
Love it, but the music is added in from a kids tablet right? .-.
Why can't I make a Sift heads account in game? It always says !undefined. Help anyone pls?
Good game. Liked first one slightly better though.
They're taking ages for that ' announcement '
Can you also play sift heads on a phone
very ggod game <3
guys i can't create a account in game
10/10 Best Childhood Series
I agree with "m" comment!
jo kezeka játékok
sup yall
Is this website regularly updated?
I like the memes
Every time I try to create an account, it tells me that something is undefined.
my fucking comment section sucks dick, ima get this shit fixed real fast.
why the cheat is not working?
i cant type cheats how you do it
Fuck Tim
You Need many bullets to kill the collossal Russian in Hard Hit!
how do you play it?
what r u playing
clicking that thing doesnt open the game
Why this can't play on mobile
how can we play this game
Awesome game
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Cowl Measures: 9" length x 33.5" circumference
You will need:
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Gauge: 12 sts x 24 rows= 4" in Garter Stitch on US Size 10 after blocking
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