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Professor Catlett serves as President of the Faculty (2017-2018) and he is a tenured Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Mathematics and Economics at Emporia State University. He has taught a variety of classes including: Basic Economics, Principles of Economics I & II, Honors Pro-seminar, Globalization, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Introductory Econometrics, Labor Problems, Money & Banking, Current Economic Issues, Introductory Econometrics, Economics Capstone, History of Economic Thought, Urban Regional Economics, Capstone, Globalization, Econometrics, Economic Education, Seminar in Economic Analysis, Managerial Economics, Honors Pro-seminar Poverty, Civic Engagement, and others. He has served as both Conference President and ESU Chapter President of the AAUP.
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It’s quite fascinating really, that is, the innovation of man. I know many people struggle to make money online and many others are successfully doing so. I think we can all agree that having at least some computer skills is pretty vital to having a decent job in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
I make all of my money and do all of my work online. In a digital, intangible industry. I never (except for very rare occasions), meet any clients in-person. I never receive payment (again, except for very rare occasions) by tangible form of check or cash. It’s all digital.
So, from this portal into the world, my laptop connected to the internet, my ability to form words in a certain and specific way, with my skills in design, am able to communicate with people all over the world. Working with them, sending project files and receiving feedback through an intricate system of lines and wiring, sometimes through the air, where I also receive payment instantly via PayPal in the same fashion. It’s kind of magic.
I then have instant access via my PayPal debit card to purchase gas and food, pay bills online, and so forth. It is extremely ideal, and yet so simple. When you break it all the way down, my ability to earn money online is solely based on my ability to put words, text, characters, colors, and ideas together from my keyboard and mouse in just the right patterns and sequences to be pleasing to others.
In my field I’m no different than anyone, no advantages. The info and experience that I’ve proactively seeked out is freely available information to everyone who has access to the internet. To put it frankly, the only thing that it really takes to become successful in making money online is words and determination. The words are there to be read, remembered, applied, refined, and rewritten. Intelligence is simply the capacity to acquire knowledge and apply it. Since most people have that, the next step is the determination, to keeping going, keep moving forward.
Some might argue, what about natural talent? That might be applicable to sports and musicians, where if someone is only 5′ 6″, they can’t learn to be 6′ 4″ and some people can simply never learn rhythm. But, being a writer or web designer or many of the other possible online jobs available, it’s about learning and applying what you’ve learned. No different then learning your ABCs.
The point I want to make clear is that if you really want to make money online, you can. Throwing your hands in the air and saying I just can’t do it, I don’t have the natural talent for this, is really not a good excuse. So keep going, seriously. It’s that simple. Just keep doing it.
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Real good cooking comes from the heart, so just go for it. To tell the truth, I don’t use many strict recipes unless I am baking…in which case I want to be sure to get the “chemistry” right. Most of the time I am just winging it or loosely interpreting a recipe. We all make some flops along the way. When something doesn’t turn out like you expected… just chalk that up to experience and hope you can convince your family to eat it anyway.
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Home>Politics>MPs reject a second Brexit referendum by 334 votes to 85.
MPs reject a second Brexit referendum by 334 votes to 85.
MPs have voted to reject an amendment which called for a second Brexit referendum.
The amendment was tabled by the Independent Group’s Dr Sarah Wollaston, but the Labour party abstained from the vote, saying now wasn’t the right time for a second vote.
85 MPs supported the motion, with 334 rejecting it.
No-confidence motion: How did my MP vote?
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The commenter who has moved seven times in ten years will roll her eyes. But for me, this move was a massive event, physically and emotionally.
Unpacking, you will handle every item you own, at least once. While we had divested at least half of our belongings, there was still an endless stream of things to place...somewhere. Our furniture fit, the paint colours sang, thanks to pre-move hours on the treadmill spent watching Nate Berkus.
Moving alters your senses. Time expands and contracts, attention sharpens. Like travel, you can't auto-pilot through the day. Every feature, from wall sockets to street signs, demands scrutiny; you see more, do more. The move-in week was both one of the speediest and most expanded of my life.
You'll use all your various thinking skills, from investigating to directing to imagining. We've also found it good for the spirit, infusing us with curiosity and wonder. Full disclosure: we also succumbed to a few fights borne from exhaustion and frustration: "I thought you packed the picture hangers."
We are walking more, shopping scarcely beyond the day's needs, aiming for a less-sedentary life. Here's the market, a six-minute walk away.
Shoes! Spring in new city makes me interested indeed. I wanted to coax the low-heeled oxfords off the seller's realtor's feet. They were similar to these Fluevog Dohje's; price, $275.
I would enjoy living close to a wonderful market like that one!
Fluevogs confuse me. I find them ugly, and also intriguing. Jolie laide shoes? I wonder if they are comfortable (which counts if one actually "walks" in shoes).
I would love living in a place where I could walk to a market like that. It is something I have always wanted.
In answer to yesterday's question, yes I am still considering a move. I cannot imagine not living in a city someday, but it may not be this move. There is no advantage to it for the shut in spouse who needs full-time care. I am considering the possibility of a move nearer to family for him for the intermediate term, and then another eventual move for me. There are still too many variables in play for firm decisions and the decision will not be made until sometime next year.
A market like the one near you can raise your happiness quotient considerably--I know, as I've been lucky enough to have had one nearby everywhere I've lived, from my small college town to Manhattan to the old-line suburb I'm in now. Walking does great things for you, you'll see. I have a pretty shopping cart--a wicker basket on wheels, from France--that I take everywhere. People always stop to admire it, and it does look nice filled with produce and flowers, but it also spares my back and shoulders. You're right to emphasize comfortable shoes, too. I like good walking sandals in summer, oxfords and boots with flexible soles in winter.
That suit + long scarf is one of the best silhouettes I've seen in some time (reminds me of your friend Huguette's gorgeous summer-wedding outfit.) Such a graceful look, and practical, too. In Miami this spring, I found myself adding a long scarf of thin cotton lawn most days--useful against air-conditioner chill, sunburned neck & shoulders, wind-blown hair.
Susan: yes, first time I've lived so close to one.
Anonymous: Usually Fluevogs are not my taste; prefer more conventional lines. These are about my edge. "Jolie laide" in some styles, cartoonish in others. But I have noticed that women with beautiful legs wear eccentric shoes far better than I.
The realtor's were more classic but the same idea, taupe, off-white and black oxfords with similar heel. She wore them with a strict, narrow-legged black pant suit.
Mardel: Access to, and quality of caregiving agencies is probably on your list, too. We thought, moving here, of the many turns life can take and what kind of elder care is available.
C.: A friend looked at that photo and said, "Isadora Duncan". But the car was fairly new then and I'm sure we can manage our long scarves.
Happy to see you have moved and are beginning to settle in. For me one of the first things to make me feel at home is finding the perfect market - one within walking distance is so nice.
Moving is so physically and emotionally wrenching whether you have done it once, or many times . I recently posted I have moved 4 times in the past 10 years due to loss of a spouse and subsequent remarriage. In September we will once again pack up house for a move to a new city, Austin, Texas. We are very excited. Glad things have gone well and will enjoy reading about your forays about the city.
Marguerite, Austin is a wonderful city as I am sure you know. The best of Texas and close to the beautiful Texas Hill Country. I know you will enjoy that city.
That market looks fantastic. How lovely to be able to walk there. Sounds like you're managing the rigors of moving remarkably well and finding pleasure in the experience.
"Linguistic peace benefits only anglophones." You are looking at the place from the point of view of someone who is financially secure and in a retirement life phase. If you notice the true elites, the Trudeau and Mulrooney children for e.g. are all perfectly bilingual and so can make their way in the reality of what is today's modern global worklife. When I graduated from college almost all head offices were in Montreal, if you wanted to get anywhere you had to live there; today all those jobs are gone. The people of Quebec choose to sell the economic future of their own children and grandchildren and choose language over financial opportunities. I don't think that having a lot of pretty farmers markets can mitigate that fact.
Anonymous: I'm not supporting that graffito, but reporting it as an indication of a person's opinion, rendered anonymously, just like yours.
Though not "true elites", my children are bilingual and achieved that living in Toronto.
My own generalization: there is far more accommodation of both languages here in 2010 than when I worked regularly in Montreal in 1980 for one of those large corporations whose head office left the city.
It's not hard to acquire a second language (especially in youth) if you (or your family) value that ability for reasons of culture, politics, heritage, career opportunity or simply the pleasure of speaking it.
And second: are you thinking of taking French lessons? Or will you rely on daily conversations, leDuc's help, etc.? Pater and I have really been enjoying the sessions with a great tutor, but now, of course, I miss the opportunity to practise in my daily life.
materfamilias: Yes, originally I'd planned to take an immersion course in August at UQAM (as I had long ago for several summers) but may have a work project that will require me to take a less intensive class.
This is a fascinating post! I may not plan on moving, but I think I could have some of these sensory experiences taking a trip...it's good to shake things up, isn't it?
emma: Yes; moving is very much like traveling except you are not gping back to the familiar place. The new place eventually becomes familiar.
Shelley: I think we're more savvy to the peril of cars now, but revolving doors are another story.
I won't bore you with how often I've moved, but let's just say 'plenty'. I'm not sure I know how to cope with a life where spring cleaning has to replace moving cleanup :-). Still, if I have one piece of advice, it's this: you may have thrown out half your stuff, you may have paid an arm and a leg to bring the rest across continents/oceans. But if you arrive at the other side and while unpacking think 'what's this doing here?' you should get rid of it right away. It's impossible to get rid of enough with just the pre-move passthrough, where you may be still too emotionally attached to stuff. Don't flog yourself, just dump it, better late than never. This is especially true if you change countries, climates, whether physical or social ones. Your life will be different here, you'll need different stuff, that's just the way it is.
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MARK KRIKORIAN: Good morning. My name is Mark Krikorian. I’m executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies. We’re online at cis.org. And we wanted to host an event that puts some context and some kind of real-life numbers and real-life facts onto the fallout of what we’re seeing and have been seeing now for a while in the border surge of Central Americans, especially coming across south Texas.
And what we’ve seen really bears out the observation that every state is now a border state and every town is now a border town. And so one of the border towns that we wanted to hear from was Lynn, Massachusetts, which is some 1,500 miles from the border with Mexico, outside – it’s outside Boston – and has been dealing not just for the past few months but really for the past couple of years with the consequences of this growing surge of Central American illegal immigrants, many of them ostensibly unaccompanied, ostensibly minors.
And to tell us something about what’s going on there, we have the mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. Judy Flanagan Kennedy is the 56th mayor of Lynn, which is kind of an interesting – interesting long, you know, pedigree there. She’s been mayor for about almost five years now and. Even before that, her work kind of gave her an insight into some of these local effects. She was on the school committee and practiced real estate law for a long time, and so has – really has an up-close, intimate familiarity with what local communities are having to deal with because of this failure of the federal government to do its job.
So Mayor Kennedy – JFK, mind you, is the initials – will be telling us some of her thoughts, some of her experiences. And then after that, Jessica Vaughan, who’s one of our top analysts at the Center for Immigration Studies, will give some national numbers and some of the public safety fallout of what we’re seeing on the southern border. And then we’ll open it up for questions. So Mayor Kennedy, it’s to you.
MAYOR JUDY FLANAGAN KENNEDY: Thank you, Mr. Krikorian. Good morning, everybody, I’m Judy Kennedy. I usually drop the Flanagan; it’s just too many syllables for kind of informal speaking here.
But I first – as you know, Lynn is a coastal city, north of Boston – about 10 miles north of Boston. We have a population of about 90,000 people, making us the ninth-largest city in Massachusetts, but we have the fifth-largest school system. We’ve seen a great increase in our school system over the past couple of years. And in the fall of 2012, my school superintendent came to me and said, I’ve been noticing a large number of unaccompanied minors, unaccompanied children, coming in from Guatemala. And they’re all coming – she thought it was a city, it turns out it’s a province – they’re all coming from San Marcos. So I don’t understand how all of these people from San Marcos are making their way up to Lynn.
So we looked at the numbers. And from September 10th through June 2011, we had a total of two new out-of – out-of-country admissions from Guatemala. From September 11th through June of 2012, we had 26 out-of-country admissions from Guatemala into the school system. Now, from September 12th to September 2013, the period at which the superintendent noticed this, we had 84 new admissions from out of country, from Guatemala.
So we started to look into this a little bit. And a lot of these children that were coming in to our city were coming through a place called the Jubilee Center in San Antonio, Texas. So our first thought was to find out what is this Jubilee Center and what’s going on here. As best we could determine, it appears to be a type of clearinghouse that is used to resettle these people who are coming across the border. And they are not all children. One of the things that we did notice when we were processing some of these students coming in was that they were adults. They were all claiming to be somewhere between – well, the vast majority of them, were claiming to be between 14 and 17 years old. But there were people with greying temples, hair around the temples. There were people with more wrinkles than I have around their eyes. And we were told through a directive from the Department of Justice that we were not to question or verify – attempt to verify these ages. A lot of the children gave a birthdate of January 1st. A lot of them could not sign their names; they had to sign their names with an X. And a lot of them were illiterate, not only in English, but also in Spanish, and spoke a tribal dialect, a mountain dialect, so it really made it difficult to place these students in any kind of a classroom setting.
So what we decided to do, in that 2012-2013 school year, there were 56 of these unaccompanied minors that were placed in a night school. And they were fed, they were given a meal at the night school. And during the day they were allowed to go about their business. Some of them chose to work; many of them worked in landscaping in those warmer months.
And that was working fine until the lawyers stepped in. I consider myself a recovering lawyer and when I tell you something like this, you’ll understand why. And they said, you are not giving these children an education equal to your full-time daytime program. You have to have 990 hours of education. So you either have to expand your night school program to 990 hours, or you have to integrate them into your regular public high schools. Well, the superintendent chose to do the latter. But because we have these students who are illiterate, we’re not putting alleged 15- and 16-year-olds in classrooms next to 6- or 7-year-olds. So we decided to put them into the ninth grade.
Now, that meant that from September 2012 through June of 2013, we had 56 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala placed in the ninth grade alone. We decided that we needed to find out from the federal government what was going on. Why were we getting all of these new students, and why were they all coming from the same province? So we started to meet with Senator Scott Brown from Massachusetts. And, unfortunately, he lost his election a couple of months after that to Elizabeth Warren, who became our senator. And for a variety of reasons, we did not pursue this with Senator Warren. We kind of suffered in silence up in Lynn and did the best we could with these students.
Now from September of 2013 to June of 2014, this trend showed no signs of abating. Ninth grade admissions for children from Guatemala totaled 101 for the school year September 2013 to 2014; that’s almost double what we had gotten the year before. As you recall, that number was 56. And, at the same time, they were starting to get – to be some national exposure about this issue. So the superintendent and I decided we were no longer going to sit back and just take these students but speak out and let the federal government know that all of the places that were housing these unaccompanied children – you know, places like Fort Sill and places like Murrieta that were getting a number – Murrieta, California – that were getting a lot of these students – were not the only communities affected, that there were people as far north as little old Lynn, Massachusetts that were being affected by this.
And, I have to tell you an interesting story, and this really made us sit up and take notice. And it showed us that some of these people truly are illiterate in both of the languages. When one gentleman presented his papers to the school department, to the parent information center, to enroll in school, he presented an arrest warrant with it, but because he couldn’t read, he didn’t realize he was presenting his own arrest warrant. So we called the local police, who in turn called ICE, who in turn declined to detain this gentleman, and we don’t know where he went. He’s just – he didn’t enroll in school, but we don’t really know what happened to him.
So we have been struggling with the number of students that we have received. And just as – to give you an idea of whether the trend is continuing or not, because if you believe the press – sorry to those of you here, but – if you believe the – what the federal government tells us in the press, these numbers have curtailed significantly. Now, we all know that the train broke down. We also know during warmer weather, historically, there’s been a decline in the border crossings because who wants to go through the desert in July?
But right now, prior to the opening of the 2014-2015 school year, we have 10 new students enrolled, just between that number I gave you from June of 2014 and now we have 10 more ninth grade students enrolled and one more 10th and one more 11th from Guatemala. So Lynn is not seeing any reversal of that trend.
Obviously, this has affected our school system. As I said, although we have the ninth-largest population in Massachusetts, we have the fifth-largest school department population. We have to hire aides for these students. We have to find classroom space for these students. We have to also spend more money on all of these students. Massachusetts has a school spending formula: For each school department there’s a different dollar cost per student that has to be met. In our particular case, and in all cases actually, we have to have that baseline amount to spend per student. Thereafter, if the student is an English language learner, there is a premium put on that base requirement. And if the student comes in with special emotional needs, which many of these students do, there is yet another premium put on that base.
Now, unfortunately, I cannot separate out refugees from legal immigrants from unaccompanied minors. But I can tell you that the trend for out-of-country admissions to the school system, in total from all countries, has gone from 54 in the year 2010-2011, the school year, to 329 from 2011-2012, to 421 from ’12 to ’13, and we had – let’s see – 538 from 2013 to 2014. And as I said, we’ve had 10 in the ninth grade from Guatemala already prior to the opening of this school year.
So we have been trying to accommodate this. We have built a new middle school. However, that school is not scheduled to open ‘til September of 2016, and it is already deemed to be overcrowded before its doors even open. We’ve also seen a real uptick in our public health services that are required because all students have to be vaccinated before they come into our school system.
So just by comparison, in – let me see – July of – well, let’s take July of 2011 – my health department gave out 11 vaccinations. In July of 2013, the health department gave out 129 vaccinations. In July of 2014, the health department gave out 159 vaccinations. Now, we’ve only had our public health clinic open for vaccinations a couple of hours a week, historically. But because of this surge we’ve had to increase the number of nurses that we have and increase the number of hours that our clinic is open. And, although I have not yet put a firm dollar cost on how much all of these accommodations have cost the city of Lynn, I do know that, because of primarily the increase in my required school department spending, has caused me, when crafting my 2015 – FY 2015 budget, to have to cut all of my other departments between 2 and 5 percent on their total that they had gotten for last year’s spending, whereas my school department has gotten a 9.3 percent increase.
Now how that affects Lynn in real life: I had a great program in Lynn, a community policing program, where the six sectors of the city of Lynn, as the police have divided it, each had their own bike cop. And the bike cops were there to take care of quality of life issues, to look into problems before they got to be big problems, to keep an eye on gang recruitment – and over the last few years, the city of Lynn has managed to bring down its number of known gang members and affiliates from about 1,300 down to 350. And I attribute that decline in large part to the community policing program that we have had in place. That program can no longer be continued because that money has had to be diverted to the school department.
Simple things, day-to-day things like trash collection – when there are more people in the community, the tonnage goes up. When the tonnage goes up, the tipping fees go up because they have more trash to dispose of. I’ve already given you the example of how the public health department has had to borrow from – within other lines of what we call the inspectional services department; that is actually where our health department is located for budgeting purposes. And we’ve already had to take from other line items in inspectional services to accommodate the needs in the public health department.
We have gotten frustrated, and I decided, when I saw that these stories were becoming national news, to speak out about it. I have met with officials from ICE, and they will tell you that – they were talking at this time when the detention facilities were becoming a big issue. And they said, well, you know, things are really great because 80 percent of the people can get resettled, and we only retain about 20 percent of the people in the detention facilities. Well, the 80 percent of those people who are being resettled are coming to places like Lynn. And I’m not here to talk about broad federal immigration policy because that’s something for the federal officials to work out. I’m simply here to explain to the federal officials that their actions or inactions will affect places that are on a map in such a way that they would never be considered to be affected by their decision-making, but they truly are.
Now, Lynn has always had a thriving Guatemalan community, we have a community of about – well, at least as of a couple of years ago – it was about 2,400 people. And when these students are coming in from Guatemala, and they are asked down at the Jubilee Center where they might know somebody, naturally they’re going to say, well, we know people in Lynn, because there already is a sizable community here and it’s a natural place for them to want to resettle. And I just guess that I’m looking for a more equitable solution from the federal government.
And whether that equity comes in the form of giving me a regional school, so that these students can be educated regionally rather than becoming a strain on my particular school system, or whether it becomes a form of financial aid so that a city like Lynn can have more money to deal with the issue, or whether it becomes a question of having other surrounding school systems pick up part of the – part of the overflow here and become a little pressure valve to take the pressure off of my community – I’m not proposing that any one solution is better than any other, but I am simply asking that the federal government be made aware of what happens in communities where these unaccompanied children are settled and what we have to do about it.
The other issue that I do want to bring up here is that none of these children come in with any criminal record history, so we have no way of knowing whether they have been in trouble criminally in their home – in their home countries. We have to simply accept what we get at face value. And I think that does pose a potential danger for my children and for my community at large, and I’d just like to see something done about it.
So when I heard Jessica Vaughan on the radio, I reached out to her, I said, can I talk to you, and she said, oh my God, I’ve heard about your community, I’d really like to talk to you as well. And for the last couple of months Jessica and I have been working together trying to get the word out, trying to keep this discussion, at least from my point of view, on a purely economic level. I don’t want to start casting aspersions on people. Lynn is a very diverse community. I love the fact that Lynn is a diverse community. By speaking out about this I have been called a racist, I have been called a hater. That is not the case. I’m simply looking at this from the point of view of the economic impact it has had on my city. So I know that there will be a Q-and-A question later, and I’ll – session later – I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. But in the meantime I think Jessica has some points to add about her analysis of the issues that arise when the unaccompanied minors come to the United States.
JESSICA VAUGHAN: Thanks so much. What I wanted to do is – you know, I think Lynn is a very interesting case study of the true local impact of our failure to get control of this influx of people from Central America, which started, really, a couple of years ago, as evidenced by the statistics that Mayor Kennedy gave us just from her community. So what I wanted to do is kind of, I guess, blow up the information for a sense of how the surge is collectively affecting the nation and the sum total of all of our communities, and also talk about one particular aspect – one particular unintended consequence that is likely to occur as a result of this new influx of illegal arrivals from Central America, and I – we had some packets of information that I’m going to refer to throughout my presentation that I hope people had a chance to pick up, and if not, I think there will be some on the table outside the room that give you a reference for some of the numbers that I’m going to mention and some that I probably won’t have a chance to mention.
But there has not been a lot of detailed information released by the Department of Homeland Security about the true size of the influx that we’re experiencing. What they have told the public is that as of July 31st of this year, in this fiscal year, about 63,000 unaccompanied alien children – and that is illegal migrants who are younger than 18 years old and not accompanied by a parent – they are accompanied, usually, by a smuggler or by friends or family members – about 63,000 have turned themselves in to the border patrol, most of those encounters occurring in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
We are also told that in this fiscal year, as of July 31st, about the same number – almost 63,000 – family units have presented themselves to the border patrol and taken been taken into custody.* DHS either does not track or just doesn’t want to say exactly how many people that number represents in the family units, but obviously, it’s at least two people – probably more in many cases. So at least two-thirds of this surge is made up of family units coming to the United States. This is not just about the children or the teenagers.
We do know that more than 200,000 individuals who are not from Mexico have been apprehended at the border, so that gives us an estimate of how many people this has turned out to be. It’s got to be in the neighborhood of 200,000 people just year, not counting last year. And more are projected for next year. According to border patrol documents, they’re expecting more than 140,000 UACs – unaccompanied juveniles to be apprehended in the next fiscal year, and, you know, probably a comparably larger number of family units as well. Now, the locations of the resettlement – again, there has been no information released on where the family units have been allowed to resettle.
Most of them were released from custody before the department started detaining them. And the reason for that was – were multiple, but one of them was that ICE didn’t have a detention facility that was appropriate for these people, despite the existence of a mass migration plan in which they knew how they wanted to and could stand up a detention facility for a situation such as this. ICE, you know, either forgot about the plan or tossed the plan or whatever – for whatever reason, is not using the plan; it closed its family detention center in Texas a couple of years before this got out of hand. So what ICE ended up doing is releasing most of the family members – some of them getting parole status.
We – they have released information on where the unaccompanied juveniles have been resettled so far, which I’ve put in the packet – a total of 37,000 of them – they’ve provided details on with the majority going to a handful of states, which are a little bit different than the usual patterns of illegal settlement here – over 5,000 in Texas, 4,000 in New York, about 4,000 in California – almost the same number in Florida as in California, and also, significant populations of almost 3,000 in Virginia and Maryland. And they’re – what they’re doing is, people are going to places where there already is existing, established communities of Central Americans who arrived before them.
The numbers, I’m sure, are going to increase next year, and the reason is that no one is being sent home, and so, our country has yet to establish an effective deterrent for more people to come here illegally through South Texas. According to news reports, there have been roughly 280 of those 200,000 new arrivals who have been deported from the country, and that’s about 280 people associated as a family unit who were deported from the center in Artesia. That’s a miniscule drop in the bucket compared to the size of the influx.
The main cost, as Mayor Kennedy indicated, to communities that are absorbing these individuals is education. And to give a sense of the sum total of what this cost is going to be, I took a look at what some of the states that are most affected have estimated for the costs of providing an education to just – and to all of the kids who have arrived in this influx. Texas estimates that it is going to be spending about $9,500 per child. And that’s a figure that was developed for their budgeting process in the legislature. Florida has estimated that its average cost for educating a child is about $8,900 a child per year, but that these unaccompanied juveniles require an investment of an additional $1,900 per child. So – and the national average – and both of those states, by the way, seem to be running a little bit less per child cost than the national average, which is more like $11,000-$12,000 per child.
So if you apply those costs to just the number of unaccompanied juveniles who have arrived just this year – which is expected to be 90,000 – that works out to about a billion dollars per year just for the ones that arrived this year, not counting previously arrivals, not counting future arrivals. It’s an enormous sum of money that American taxpayers are going to be putting out to cover the cost of education.
And again, we don’t know how many kids are in the family units. It’s got to be at least 60,000, you know, assuming one child, one parent. And it’s almost certainly much more than that. Another relatively undiscussed impact of this surge is going to be on the labor markets in our communities. How many of these individuals are going to be working and where, and what kind of jobs? We know that some of the kids in Lynn are working, particularly in the landscaping industry, as I understand. And I think it’s reasonable to assume that that’s one of the primary motivating factors for them to come here, is that they will be able to work, whether legally or illegally. What many people don’t realize is, the family units who were admitted before they started detaining some of them, because they were released as parolees into the United States, are eligible to apply for a work permit, and many of them certainly will be granted work permits while they’re here.
Work permits have really become the primary vehicle for executive amnesty. The executive branch has the authority, without restrictions from Congress, on issuing work permits. They can issue an unlimited number of them, and, you know, it has become apparent that when the president can’t issue more work visas, he turns to the work permit as an option for providing people with the ability to stay here and support themselves.
But finally, the worst unintended consequence of our failure to control this influx is the public safety consequences that are going to be a result of this. The most affected state has already quantified this, and that’s Texas. They’ve already budgeted $300 million for this year, which they had anticipated because they’re seen this surge happening over the last couple of years. They’ve had to add on an additional $17 million a month in state funds for public safety, primarily to back up the border patrol because many border patrol agents are taken off the line in order to manage the custody of the families and juveniles who are crossing.
But beyond the immediate expense of trying to contain this surge and limit the ability to criminal enterprises that are exploiting this weekly controlled border in Texas, there’s another very serious, but again, predictable, potential unintended consequence, and that is the resurgence of violent criminal street gang activity that is almost certain to result from this new influx of illegal immigrants.
And I know the mayor referred to a decline in the number of gang members in Lynn. I think it’s a pretty safe prediction that Lynn and others cities like it that have been absorbing a lot of this influx are going to see an increase in street gang activity. We know this from experience, but also know it because of changes in ICE policy that have affected their ability to do gang suppression and dismantling efforts. And it’s predictable because it’s happened before.
One of the unintended consequences of a previous wave of illegal immigration from Central America, which occurred in the ’80s and ’90s, was the emergence of a new breed of extremely vicious and unusually degenerate street gangs, and – the most notorious of which was MS-13 but also included others like 18th Street and other gangs.
MS-13 was founded by violent thugs who settled illegally decades ago in California at a time when gangs were not a major focus for law enforcement, and they were able to expand across the nation into areas that already had large illegal Salvadoran populations. A large share of the membership and leadership of MS-13 and 18th Street and certain other gangs is comprised of illegal aliens. That made them before and makes them today vulnerable to immigration enforcement in a way that they were not so vulnerable to local law enforcement or even to the FBI.
And as a result of targeted immigration enforcement activity starting in about 2005 and continuing until just a couple years ago, through a program that ICE ran known as Operation Community Shield, these gangs were depleted and weakened through the country. It was a huge success. ICE made more than 30,000 arrests of gang members across the United States. And a significant share are from the three Central American countries of the surge. And I’ve given you some statistics on those arrests nationwide in the countries of origin. We also find that a disproportionate share of the most violent street gang members and leaders and associates who are arrested do come from the Central American countries and particularly from MS-13 and 18th Street.
The success in ICE’s program was possible because of the aggressive use of immigration enforcement authorities. They were arrested sometimes just because they were here illegally. I know that sounds like a quaint, antiquated concept now for ICE to arrest someone just because they’re here illegally, but they were targeted because of their known affiliation with a criminal street gang. And mostly due to their involvement in crime and even minor crime, ICE got them off the street and prevented a lot of crime as a result. And this enabled ICE to successfully penetrate many of these – the more organized and larger street gangs.
Now, Central American gangs have evolved in many ways over the years. They’re now less flamboyant, less public, better organized, more professional, they have a lot more money, they have a lot better equipment, and that makes them even more dangerous and harder to suppress and control. And as a result, they’re even more of a threat to public order now than was the case 10 years ago.
Many of them were deported to their home country and were able to continue and expand criminal activity there. They’ve recruited a lot of new members, often through intimidation. Gang crime and especially violence is, as we know, pervasive in the three Central American countries that are the source of the surge, where they operate with near-impunity there.
But in recent months, they’ve had the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos at the border to return. And in fact, many of them are involved with the smuggling organizations, either doing the smuggling or providing security for the smugglers or discipline enforcement or whatever.
But one thing has changed: ICE is now less able to address that public safety threat posed by these gangs because of changes in immigration policies. Agents are restricted in who they can arrest. They have to wait before an individual is convicted of a serious crime before they can keep them in custody and process them for deportation. Family ties that a gang member has can trump criminal affiliations or potential threat to the public, even crimes that they’ve already committed.
Some of these gang members now have quasi-legal status, either through DACA or their status as having come here as an unaccompanied juvenile. And DHS has, frankly, inadequate screening to prevent the embedded – embedding of gang members here and enabling them to get status. And ICE policies often lead to the release of gang members who have been taken into custody, arrested and charged by some of ISE’s investigative agents. One branch of ICE is arresting them; another branch of ICE is releasing them back into the community. And gang suppression just frankly isn’t the priority that it was in years past for ICE.
All of this leads me to have grave concerns about the potential for an increase in violence and crime due to street gang activity in those areas absorbing the surge.
So I think it’s probably about time to see what you folks want to take about and take your questions, which we’re happy to do. Thank you.
MR. KRIKORIAN: So there’s a microphone. If you could wait for that and if you could identify yourself. Here – (inaudible) – up front.
Q: Hi. Penny Starr, CNS News. This is for the mayor. You were talking about the ages of the students. Can you be more specific? Are you able to determine the actual age of the students and say are some as old as 18 or even older? It sounded like you were indicating that.
MAYOR KENNEDY: We have no ability no confront the student directly and demand an accurate age. Every once in a while, we’ll be able to determine that somebody is well above the age at which they would be entitled to an education in the Lynn public schools. For example, if a student does not show up for a few days of classes, we will send our truant officers out to find out what’s going on at that home. So when they knock on the door and they say, we’re looking for so and so, and the responding person says, well, they’re at work, and then every once in a while, a person will burst out – for one example, the woman who answered the door said, he’s 35 years old, he’s not going to show up at school. So we know – we have good authority, but we cannot, per DOJ guidelines, we cannot ask them for any more verification of their age. And most of them don’t come with birth certificates anyway. All they come with is a form from the Jubilee Center that says their date of birth was 1/1/98, and we can’t go beyond that. It does become very frustrating.
MR. KRIKORIAN: Any other questions?
If you could identify yourself too, please.
Q: Thank you. I’m Dino Drudi. I’m a member of the FAIR board of advisers. And I’m also a Massachusetts original by birth. Mayor Kennedy, why haven’t towns and cities like your stood up to the federal government and the Justice Department and made them sue you for your doing your due diligence to establish the facts regarding your students? Why haven’t you asked the national congress to cut the budgets of some of these agencies that aren’t doing their jobs and redirect that money to cover the costs that the federal policies are imposing on your local government?
MAYOR KENNEDY: Well, actually, one of the reasons why I am down here in Washington is to meet with some of the staff members of members of Congress to ask them to find solutions to help communities like mine. I can’t speak for other communities. I don’t know why they haven’t stood up. I think the superintendent and I finally just reached our breaking point. I’ve – I had gotten a very good hold of the city’s finances when I became mayor 4 ½ years ago. We went from a Baa1 bond rating to an A+ bond rating. At one point I had about $16.5 million in free cash for my city. I had a really solid financial backing for the city. And the in the last couple of years, it has all fallen apart. And it has really frustrated me. So I am down here. This trip I’m meeting with some staff members of congresspeople because they’re on break. But I am planning another trip in the next probably five or six weeks to come back down and meet directly with the congressional – senators and representatives to find out what we can do to assist communities like Lynn in getting the money to pay for this increase in population.
Q: Hi, my name is Mike Maxey. I’m from Fairfax County, basically a citizen and also a retired foreign service officer. I’ve spent six years in Central American and another five years in South America. So I’m aware of some of the issues there and what’s causing some of the up in migration.
One of the issues here, though, is the response by the federal government. And a specific issue that we’re looking at in Fairfax County is Title 1 resources. And I’m wondering, what’s been your experience with Title 1, which is basically based on a poverty index, a self-reported need for free and reduced lunches. Is that helping? Is it increasing? Is that going to be part of your discussion with Congress?
MS. KENNEDY: Well, Lynn has always been historically a lower-income community – a real blue-collar community. And we have about 81 percent free or reduced lunches as far as our student population goes. So the Title 1 impact really hasn’t been significant simply because we were at such a level even before this influx.
One issue that I failed to bring up in my initial presentation regarding the schools – and I know this is more at the state level but I wonder if Virginia has something similar – we have a Massachusetts comprehensive test for students in the fourth, seventh and 10th grades that students are required to pass. And they are expected to take and become advanced or proficient on their MCAS, as it’s called, by their second year in the school system.
And our funding – our state funding can get jeopardized if our students don’t score advanced or proficient. Now, when I tell you that these people being placed in the ninth grade, and they’re illiterate in both English and Spanish, the odds of us getting them to pass a 10th grade math examination are negligible. So I’m expecting that this is going to hurt the city of Lynn’s standing with the Massachusetts Department of Education.
The other issue concerning the schools that I did want to bring up is our dropout rate. Now, the way Massachusetts calculates this is if Joe Smith is a student in our system and he drops out in April, takes a landscaping job, comes back in October, drops out the following April – that counts for us as two dropouts, even though it’s one person. And we’ve actually had one of these students drop out four times already. And when our dropout rates go up, that also affects the city’s standing with the Massachusetts State Department of Education.
So we see a lot of problems coming down the road, as well as the ones that we’re dealing with, which are primarily financial right now. And I’m glad all of you have taken an interest in this. But I’m acting, I guess, in a way, as a beacon or a warning to let people know that these are the consequences of the policy that the federal government has pursued.
Q: I have two questions. Neil Munro at Daily Caller. Does this impact prospects of economic development in Lynn? And what do the government officials tell you, what words do they use when you come up and say: I can’t check their age. What are you doing to us?
MS. KENNEDY: Well, like I said, the ICE officials that I’ve met with have told me that they’re doing a really good job resettling these people, but I don’t think that they’re really keeping track of where they’re resettling them. We’re not getting any firm answers. We’re not – we’re getting reassurances that feel more like pats on the heads, like just go about your business. And in fact, I’ve talked about the number of unaccompanied minors that have been resettled here in the city of Lynn, once they get resettled and they’re claimed by a sponsor, those sponsors can be illegal themselves.
But those sponsors then become conferred with a type of protected status because they are obligated to have control over that unaccompanied minor until their status hearing date. Those status hearing dates are being pushed back through 2017 right now because of the backlog. So we haven’t really gotten any answers from any federal officials as to what their long-term plan is for helping out the communities where the resettlement is occurring.
MS. KENNEDY: And the economic development. I really haven’t seen any kind of impact on our economic development. Lynn is, as I said, a poor community. It’s an old factory community. We have had actually a positive impact on the prices of our rental units and the availability of our rental units, especially in the desirable section of town. The prices have gone to the point where there are bidding wars when they come on the market. The stock in apartments is really scarce right now. So I guess in that way there’s this kind of perverse positive effect on the economic development.
As far as business development, we’ve added a couple of businesses that have – one that’s going to generate 500 full- and part-time jobs in the community and another one that has generated 200 jobs for the community. So we haven’t really seen any direct effect on the economic development prospects in the city of Lynn.
Q: You just mentioned – (inaudible) – prices going up.
Q: So are people in the town glad to see the prices go up?
MS. KENNEDY: (Laughs.) No. No, the landlords are happy that the prices are going up. But we have – I guess as a consequence of that as well, the scarcity, we have started to see – although we can’t directly confirm this – that apartments are being subdivided, which does create a public safety hazard for the community. One reason that we know this is happening is recently, about two or three weeks ago, we had a three-alarm fire in two multifamily homes. It stated in one and spread to the second.
And when the firefighters got to the third floor of the second building, they were finding it difficult to get into the bedrooms and find out whether there were people trapped in there because there were locks placed on those bedroom doors. They in effect became subdivided apartments. And that apartment effectively was used as a rooming house.
So we don’t know how many more of those apartments are out there. I would love to be able to just knock on doors and take a look around, but I’m prohibited from just bursting into people’s apartments and checking that out. And unfortunately we found out about it when the fire occurred. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. But it could have posed a real danger for either people trapped inside those illegally locked rooms or the firefighters that were wasting valuable time trying to look and check to make sure everybody had gotten out safely.
Q: Dana Milbank with the post. You mentioned alleged teenagers with gray hair and wrinkles. Can you say how many there are? Have you seen them yourself? Are there photographs? Are there names?
MS. KENNEDY: I have seen their applications – their processing forms that have come from the Jubilee Center. And I would say, of the 30 or 40 forms that I have seen, maybe seven or eight of them clearly, to me, looked older than the 17- or 18-years old that they were – they were claiming to be.
MS. KENNEDY: Photographs. I have not personally seen these people because by the time I have become aware of them, they have been placed into the schools. And I suppose I could ask the superintendent if I could take a walk over the school system once school starts. For us, it starts Wednesday after Labor Day. And maybe I’ll be able to get some first-hand, up-close looks at these students. But clearly, from some of the photographs, these people are adults.
Q: Can you give the legal/illegal breakdown of the new students enrolling over the last few years?
MS. KENNEDY: No, that – as I said, that’s one of the problems with these figures that I’ve been given, is that when I do get this out of country admission sheet, it doesn’t tell me how many are refugees, how many are illegal immigrants, including unaccompanied minors, and how many have arrived in the community legally. But I can tell you just based on my conversation with the superintendent, that virtually all of those ninth-grade Guatemalan admissions are the unaccompanied minors.
Another thing about Lynn, we are projected to be the number-one resettlement community for refugees coming into the state of Massachusetts. Lynn is projected to get 202 new refugees this summer. And that, opposed to the second-largest city in Massachusetts, Springfield, is getting 58 and Boston’s getting only 19.
MR. KRIKORIAN: And these are not Central Americans. This is through the regular refugee program.
Q: – and you don’t know how many of these others are illegal immigrants. Now given that and the fact that the surge that you had actually predates the real surge that we’ve had in unaccompanied minors at the border, why are you so sure it’s related to that, as opposed to these other problems?
MAYOR KENNEDY: Because the start of our surge predated the national so-called – you know, when the national stage first became aware of this. As I said, in – through 2012 we had only three – let me see – three ninth graders from Guatemala in 2011 and 2012. By 2013 it was 56, I believe, and then in 2014 it was 126. So it’s – that was clearly the start of a trend. It was not any new factor that was introduced that was – you know, that was complicating those figures. And again, we know that a lot of these unaccompanied children are coming through the Jubilee Center, and the paperwork that they’re coming up with is from the Jubilee Center.
Q: Do you know how many you’ve gotten through the Jubilee Center?
MAYOR KENNEDY: I don’t have the exact figure right now. I could get that.
And by the way, if any of you have additional questions that you’d like me to answer that I don’t have the answers for right now, you can send me an email. The email address to use is [email protected]. I’ll be back at work tomorrow, and I’ll be able to start answering any other questions you might have. I’ll have more access to research and be able to contact the school department to get any other information you might want.
Q: (From a few ?) years ago?
MS. VAUGHAN: Yeah, a couple months.
MAYOR KENNEDY: July, I think.
MS. VAUGHAN: I can tell you where to get those.
Q: Matt Boyle from Breitbart. I wanted to ask you, what is the effect of this on Lynn’s citizens and on legal immigrants that are there? And are they aware of this and where are the – what is the community’s thoughts of this, the surge that’s happened?
MAYOR KENNEDY: Most of them are very afraid to speak publicly about it because they don’t want to be branded as a racist.
However, I can tell you that through the emails I have received and through the personal conversations I have had with the individuals in Lynn, they are very concerned about the number of people who are coming in. They want to see it stopped. They’re glad that I’m speaking up about it. And even the legal immigrants are very frustrated that they had to wait eight, 10 years and spend, in some cases, thousands of dollars to come to the country legally. They don’t feel that it’s fair that people who are coming across and throwing themselves at the mercy of ICE are being able to get resettled more quickly and more cheaply than they were able to do.
MR. KRIKORIAN: Yes, sir. Here.
MR. KRIKORIAN: Just wait for the microphone. And then we’ll take one more question after that.
Q: Yes. I’m Jose Diaz with MundoFOX. Other than economic compensation for, you know, your budget, what specific changes in immigration policy are you advocating before congressional staff?
MAYOR KENNEDY: Well, as I said, there’s nothing specific. I will leave that to the policymakers at the federal level. But it – simply allowing all of the – well, not all of, but to have a direct line from the resettlement centers, such as the Jubilee Center, to the city of Lynn, without compensating the city of Lynn for that direct line, I think, is unfair. I think, for example, if Lynn has experienced an 8 percent increase in its school population, maybe there has to be a way to redirect students so that until every surrounding community has an 8 percent increase in their student population, then there’s a moratorium placed on having the students enter the Lynn school system, just to balance it out. That might be the fair way to do it.
Having immigration law changes might be the way to do it. Having a tougher border security might be the way to do it. And I’m not here to advocate for the – you know, the value of one approach over the other. I’m simply making people aware that there are communities far away from the border that are feeling the economic impact of the policies that the federal officials have in place currently, and I’m asking them to look at them, to acknowledge the impact that they’re having on communities far, far away from the border and do something to change it. But as far as specifics, I leave that to the experts.
MR. KRIKORIAN: Over here. Go ahead. Yeah.
MS. VAUGHAN: I was just going to add that some experts in the form of Department of Homeland Security officials, the Border Patrol and others of us who have studied this program over the years think that the appropriate response is to address the surge by deterring the continued entry and resettlement of people who are coming, that in – you know, we know that certainly the Border Patrol and – believes and has said and has written that when there are no consequences for illegal entry and when people are allowed to rejoin family members who are already living here illegally and when people who are here illegally are not subject to immigration enforcement unless they’re convicted of a very serious crime, and when our local governments create sanctuary policies – for example, to prevent local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with ICE – in all – those are all the conditions that lead people to believe that they will be able to successfully resettle here and often with our government’s help, and so that the answer is to, you know, enforce the laws we have, use the tools we have to turn off the faucet of illegal entry rather than trying to redistribute funding to help out all the communities that are forced to absorb it.
MR. KRIKORIAN: We’re going to have to – I want to respect people’s time. We’re going to have to – what – do we have one more question?
MR. KRIKORIAN: And we’ll have quick answers. And then we want to wrap it up. Go ahead.
Q: My name’s Melanie Oubre from NumbersUSA, and during my research on places like the Jubilee Center, I found that they described their UAC programs as placing children in foster care as one of the main priorities. Have – do either of you have any insight to the foster care program? Have you talked to anyone who’s been a foster parent? Are they Americans? The figures? The process? Anything?
MAYOR KENNEDY: I have not. That’s a quick answer.
MR. KRIKORIAN: OK, thank you, folks. I’m not sure whether the mayor or Jessica will be around to be accosted afterwards, but you can always try. And I appreciate everybody – (end of audio).
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If you read the main infographic on WorldPeaceisComing.com, it asks if we could achieve World Peace by 2020. Well, now that it’s 2019, that gives us less than 1 year for billions of people to use our new-found technologies to come together in an unprecedented fashion, allowing the emergency of a global democratic society which, among other near miracles, will bring the trillion dollar military industrial complex to its knees.
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Our world is so hungry for it! Revolutions keep sprouting up. If France had the app, if Venezuela had the app, if anywhere the people are being stepped on… if they had a democracy app that could be shown to work, they’d probably jump at it.
Once this app works on smaller scales, once the world sees what a truly functioning digicratic system can do, we will come to expect more from our own governments. Then, if the injustices of our systems are not rectified, vive la revolution!
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Possessing a great jelly around can help you earn any meal in a rush. It is possible to also make spicy jalapeno jelly that has a tiny sweet and some kick, but we are going to have to save that for another moment! After some extra cooking, the jelly is prepared to go. You will want pepper jelly. Well, here are some suggestions on ways to use pepper jelly. There are a lot of techniques to utilize Hot Pepper Jelly in your daily dishes and appetizers.
Stir-fry for a couple minutes until chicken is nearly cooked. The cheese plus spicy jelly makes an excellent appetizer! So relax, concentrate on the turkey and sweet potatoes since you got the appetizer in check! Spoon a tiny pepper jelly over cream cheese, and you’ve got an instantaneous appetizer. The best appetizers are the ones which take little time but has the potential to feed a crowd. Just 3 ingredients and literally 5 minutes and you get a stunning appetizer everyone will love!
Just a couple simple ingredients is all it requires to earn a fantastic tasting dressing. The flavor is the best blend of sweet and spicy and it couldn’t be simpler to make. You will observe that not only are they very different in the way that they look, but they’re quite different in regards to flavor too.
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Here are few glimpses inside the pool that we were doing during the shoot.
Shooting in progress. They have also taken some underwater shots.
I had to make her workout.
Teaching her to bicycle on the noodles. Telling her to take the legs straight forward.
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There are many men and women who have a rule when it comes to dating someone who is separated but not divorced yet: Each person has to decide what is right for him or her, but I have an opinion on this subject. I personally think that one person who isn't divorced yet is very different from another person who isn't divorced yet.
In other words, every situation is unique. So, don't be so quick to decline a date with someone who isn't divorced yet! You could be jumping to judgment too quickly and passing up someone who you really could have connected with. Here are four reasons people steer clear from dating someone who is not divorced yet, and Dating estranged spouse legal definition flip side of their concerns. The person isn't emotionally ready to get into a relationship because the wounds are still raw and they are either still in shock, or mourning the end of their marriage i.
Remember, there is a big difference between dating a person who is RECENTLY separated meaning it just happened two months ago and their soon-to-be ex just moved out last weekand a person who has been separated and living apart from his or her ex for two years. So, they figure if they can just come to an agreement between themselves, what's the rush to get officially divorced? Furthermore, there are many people who have been divorced for years -- even decades -- who haven't moved on.
If the couple is still in the same house, I think I'd have a problem with Dating estranged spouse legal definition. Then again, with the housing market and job market the way they have been, there are so many couples who can't afford two places, so even though the relationship is clearly over, they stay in the same house and lead separate lives. So maybe I'm being too judgmental. The fear that the since the couple isn't officially divorced, they might end up getting back together.
This is the worst reason NOT to date someone who isn't officially divorced yet. Having a piece of paper that says you are divorced doesn't prevent a reconciliation. I have a friend who has been dating a guy for a year and they are in love. The guy has been legally divorced for seven years and his ex wife was living with someone for the past two.
The ex wife and the guy broke up, and now the ex wife is trying to get back together with my friend's boyfriend -- after seven years of having a divorce decree! I also have a friend who "Dating estranged spouse legal definition" married to a guy for six years. They have been officially divorced for five years. A year ago, the two got back together and are now just dating but madly in love again and will probably get married again.
The point is, every situation is unique. The person hasn't gone through those feelings you go through when your divorce is final. That's true, but who cares?
My opinion is that for most people, by the time their divorce is final, they've been checked out for so long, that the only thing you feel is relief, finality and perhaps a little sadness, which lasts for about a day and a half. In closing, if you are dating someone who isn't divorced yet, here's my advice.
Trust your gut, be honest with yourself, and be honest with the person. Talk to him or her about it. You will know which category the person falls into: And that could be someone who has been separated for a year or 10 years.
I know men and women who have been divorced for several years but you'd think they just got separated last week.
Dating estranged spouse legal definition they are still so bitter and angry and can't let it go. They are consumed by the resentment and anger and hate for their ex. Even certain people who get remarried still act this way! Again, trust your gut. Be honest with yourself. Communicate with the person.
You will know if it feels right to be with him or her. Jackie Pilossoph is the author of the blog, Divorced Girl Smiling. Pilossoph is a weekly business features reporter and columnist for Sun-Times Media. She lives in Chicago with her two kids.
News Politics Entertainment Communities. Opinion HuffPost Personal Videos. The person might still be living with their soon-to-be ex. Tattoo Artists Weigh In.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe. A weekly guide to improving all of the relationships in your life. Over time, you and your spouse become resigned to your Living separately didn't begin on any date you can pinpoint – it just sort of Because without a formal legal agreement that defines its terms, long-term separation communication and cooperation with your estranged spouse may no longer exist.
On the other hand, you're still legally married and some ties are still there. Some relationship experts counsel never dating while separated but not divorced. Definition of Legal Separation.
Some states consider a couple legally separated when they have signed a separation or marital settlement agreement and.
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Just a block from Main street Creede you will find this charming home. Three private bedrooms and two baths with large dining/ living area, sleeps 8-10. The corner lot is expansive and is adorned with mature trees providing privacy and cover from the Colorado sun. The yard offers plenty of area for your group to cookout and enjoying the Pinnacle. You'll love the location! Easy walking distance to the downtown Creede shops and galleries, restaurants, award-winning Creede Repertory theater, grocery store, and the community gym.
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Yeah right! Can you imagine!? Even in the heat of passion, I would have the wherewithal not to walk around in this get-up.
There isn’t a more emasculating combo you could get yourself into. Make sure to come back next Friday for another uninspiring installment of Fashion Tip Fridays.
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Posted on Thu - Nov 21st, 2013 by NC-Culture Posted in Of Special Interest .
Just for fun, we paid a little attention to what caught our followers eyes over the last couple of years (and recently), and realized we have a lot of support in NC for gifts that represent our state. So, we collected a few of the more popular ones, and also polled our readers as to what they felt would make good NC presents, and this is a taste of what we came up with! At the end of the we have included the suggestions that were randomly sent in, and hope this helps to spark some ideas!
It is not meant as a guide by any means..just hopefully to jiggle your imagination, as we strive to find that perfect gift that “means” something!
Last year, we shared a photo of a starfish lighthouse ornament that was extremely popular on our page! We’d like to share the link for this again, along with some other “deals’ we have noticed for 2013. Isn’t this priceless? You can find ordering information thru the link.
With the huge popularity of blueberries in our state, this Blueberry Wine caught our eye, for sure!
**Insights Images and a Touch of Poetry on Facebook does some wonderful magnets that represent our coastal range, at a very reasonable cost, I thought, so wanted to include their info, also. You can see choices and order thru this link.
Have any pier fanatics in your family? This is a unique gift!
**Another for the budding angler in the family for coastal fishing? “Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas, from Surf, Pier and Jetty”, written by Robert Goldstein, with excellent bonuses such as diagrams on how to rig equipment for King fishing, etc. I did manage to find an Amazon link for this, but you most likely can also find this on Ebay. It is an older book, and makes a great reference addition.
NC Culture wanted to be sure to include this special offer, as it runs thru December..can’t beat these prices!
**The 2013 Holiday Sale at Historical Publications has begun! During the months of November and December most of the titles offered in the Historical Publications Online Shop are discounted 50% to 75% off their regular prices.
The Historical Publications Section of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History is the oldest state-supported historical publishing program in the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire quality history at unparalleled savings.
For more information, feel free to contact Bill Owens at (919) 733-7442, ext. 225, or [email protected].
No NC gift suggestion list would be complete without a way to help with the multiple sea turtle rescues on our coast. By a pure fluke, we saw this on another page, and thought we had to send this along to you, as you can help and give a gift of meaning at the same time!
**John Haldane of Grand Memories is one of the first photographers we began following on our page, with a wonderful photo of the ferris wheel at the NC Mountain Fair. We are proud to share this from John.
SPECIAL for NC Culture people only. I am giving a 50% discount on any of my art pieces purchased between now and December 21, 2013 to NC Culture patrons. Just use code BDBBBC when checking out and the discount will be applied.
Remember, this is for NC Culture only. Please do not share the code outside this circle of friends. Thank you and happy shopping for Christmas!
Did You See That? is a book on the roadside (and farther) attractions throughout North Carolina. Did You See That not only has descriptions and photos of over 80 different subjectsof roadside oddity, it also supplies the latitude and longitude coordinates that can be input into GPS units for cars or hiking, so that fans of the strange can find their way to all that is odd in The Old North State. E…ach subject has a detailed chapter that describes the location and history of each place, including photos. Ratings of oddity and difficulty are included with each chapter to help the reader decide which place to visit and when. GPS locations can also be used to find the places on maps and satellite photos. This ebook is great for adventurers, lovers of roadside oddity, historians, and of course anyone who likes to travel though North Carolina.
And then we had reader suggestions! This was so much fun, as it really sparks some good ideas! In no particular order, and maybe can help with that “hard to give to” person you may have on your list!
There is also a guide avaible thru the Wayward Traveler. Wayward also has a Facebook page you can follow, too!
**A book of NC Lighthouses: please note: this is for search results, as there are many books, including some specifically for children, if you have a child on your list who is interested in this part of our state.
**Zoos, nature centers, rescues (like tours offered by the Conservator’s Center in Burlington, the Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro, or the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, for example), coastal aquariums, train and museum gift certificates or tours.
**Adopt a rescue, such as the adoption program offered by the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital in Surf City or the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, for example.
**NC Peanuts & pecans, also soaps, lotions, and other naturally made products from NC’s bounty. NC Culture thought this was a particulary good suggestion, as many out of state residents live in areas where these can only be purchased pre-shelled, and thus cannot be kept in a nut bowl. We ourselves often give 5 lb bags of pecans for gifts.
**shagging and or clogging lessons, and we did find one link for shagging information!
Some of our odder suggestions, but definitely worth mentioning?
Collection of state and city maps, usually found free at the respective Chamber of Commerces, for frequent travelers.
Tags: Banner Elk Winery, Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas, Did You See That, Grand Memories Photography and Digital Art, Jim Downey Glass, NC Handcrafts, North Carolina's Ocean Fishing PIers, Wayward Traveler .
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Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary on Downton Abbey.
Last night’s Downton Abbey was a shocker. I’m still reeling from what happened to my favorite character, Anna–and worried what it will do to my favorite couple, Anna and Bates.
But in the midst of all that, there was a quiet moment from Lady Mary that really struck me. She was talking to Anna about her grief over losing her husband, and said she was mourning not only Matthew, but also for the person she used to be when he was alive.
That’s not something I recall hearing before, but oddly enough, I said something similar about myself a couple of months ago.
I lost my father back in March, and I spent a lot of time taking care of him for several years before then. Life became very busy, and crammed with my full-time job plus caregiving. Somehow, the imaginative Robin with her head full of stories got crowded out. There wasn’t time to think, let alone to dream.
I went through a period of mourning back in the fall when I almost felt dead, myself. Most of the time I felt flat and not at all creative, and I would remember the “old Robin” with a kind of sadness. But then there would come times when a song, or a sunny day, or something unexpected would revive me, and then that hurt, too, because the memories would come flooding in. Then–like Lady Mary–I would feel grief for the old Robin with her family intact, and with her funny, fun dad.
I’m better now. I thank God I have my book coming out soon. It’s forcing me to think of stories and be creative again, and that’s a very good thing. And most days, I feel revived. But grief is an up and down thing.
I’ll be watching Lady Mary’s journey (and Matthew’s mom, Isobel) with interest this season. I trust the Downton Abbey writers to handle it with sensitivity and to keep it real.
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Roark, Scott (2010) "Innovate Adapt Overcome: Rory Cooper Looks Forward and Serves a Generation," Cal Poly Magazine: Vol. 14 : Iss. 1 , Article 14.
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Hyderabad, Feb 9 (INN): The General Body of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corproation (GHMC) unanimously approved a budget of Rs. 11,538 crore for the financial year 2019-20 presented by Mayor Dr. Bonthu Rammohan on Saturday.
The Capital Expenditure has been divided into two categories. Under the first category of GHMC Budget, the GHMC plans to spend Rs. 1650.31 Cr (18.90%) on Roads & Pavements, Rs. 409.75 Cr (4.69%) on Storm Water Drainage, Rs. 340.54 Cr (3.90%) on Land & Land Improvements; Rs. 299.43 Cr (3.43%) on Buildings and Rs. 176.34 Cr (2.02%) on Bridges, Flyovers & Sub-ways. In the second category of Budget of 2 Major Project of other corporations assigned to GHMC, the corporation will spend Rs. 5,188 crore (59.43%) on Housing and Rs. 200 crore (2.29%) of Roads & Pavements. Therefore, the overall Capital Expenditure will be of Rs. 8,730 Crore.
The GHMC expects that its revenues from Property Tax will increase to Rs. 1694 Crore in 2019-20, compared to Rs. 1565 Crore in 2018-19. Similarly, the revenue through Advertisement Fee is estimated to increase to Rs. 38.08 Cr compared to Rs. 37.78 Cr last year. Likewise, the Trade License Fee is estimated to fetch Rs. 66 crore in 2019-18, an increase by Rs. 6 Crore compared to last year.
Deputy Mayor Baba Fasiuddin, GHMC Commissioner Dana Kishore, MLCs Syed Amin Jaffery, M.S. Prabhakar and Mohammed Saleem, MLAs Ahmed Pasha Quadri, Kausar Mohiuddin, Ahmed Balala and M. Krishna Rao, Corporators and senior officials were present in the General Body meeting during the present of budget.
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In their last night’s prime time news, Serbian National TV (RTS) ran a story about a Japanese girl Satsuki Takamura, who won Serbian Tennis Association U-18 Masters, and about a group of Japanese children who have been practicing in Pančevo (in ТK Dinamo) for the last few years.
These girls and boys are disciplined, persistant, humble, hard working, well-mannered, friendly, and have already learned Serbian language quite well!
With this story, RTS reporter Svetlana Danilović made possible for all our little tennis players to see the good example set by the hard-working Japanese.
TK Dinamo sports director, Mr. Vlada Zdravković explained what is it that attracted the Japanese children to Pančevo, and why they are satisfied with the way of work in the tennis club. He also talked about what our kids can learn from their Japanese counterparts. These Japanese kids are even teaching our kids some Japanese language and culture!
Satsuki revealed what are her favorite Serbian dishes, and Iori Yoshida said who is his favorite tennis player.
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SFVAS and the Santa Susana Mountain Parks Association are jointly sponsoring a bird walk in Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. This is the first time an organized bird walk is being held in this under-studied park, so unusual observations are very possible.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Larwin St. gate. (From Topanga Canyon Bl. and Devonshire St., take Devonshire St. west until just before it ends. Turn left on Larwin St. and park under the overhead power lines.) There will be a short car shuttle available to the end of the loop at the Andorra gate. Wear sturdy boots, and bring water. Some trails along the loop may be steep but are in good condition, and we will follow an easy pace.
For further information, e-mail the leader, [email protected].
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In addition to suburbs being full of “Fifth Columnists” – I read where in Belgium under the country’s penal code, no raids can take place between 9pm and 5am unless a crime is in the process of being committed or in case of fire.
So 8 hours a day of peace and quiet to get on with treason and crime.
I was working with Muslim Lebanese people in Sydney the morning of 9/11. I was shocked, as most civilized people were at this atrocity, but these guys were stoked. They knew something was happening and were truly happy about it. No one can tell me this isn’t a cult, a cult of terror. We are the enemy and they wont stop till we are all members. Why do we tolerate this?
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If you are self-employed and utilize a Solo 401(k) plan to save for retirement, you can usually borrow from the plan. A Solo 401(k) loan can be a viable option if you need money fast and you are out of options. Generally, it’s not usually advised to take money out of your retirement plan, however, there are instances when it makes sense. In the following, we will talk about the ins and outs of the Solo 401(k) loan, along with the pros and cons of taking one.
A Solo 401(k) plan, also called a One-Participant 401(k), Individual 401(k) or Self-Employed 401(k), is a regular 401(k) specifically designed for the self-employed. You can only utilize one if you have either a) self-employment income or b) an owner-only business. One of the major differences that sets a Solo 401(k) apart from other plan is the contribution limits. For 2019, you can contribute up to $56,000 (or $61,000 if you are age 50 or older). Further, if you have “checkbook control” of your Solo 401(k) funds, you can invest in anything not impermissible by the IRS. This includes real estate, precious metals and tax liens. It’s arguably the best retirement plan option for the self-employed.
If allowed by your plan, you may utilize a Solo 401(k) loan. You may borrow up to 50% of your account balance or $50,000, whichever is less. The IRA Financial Group Solo 401(k) plan does allow you to borrow money from the plan. Not all Solo 401(k) facilitators allow this. It’s an important feature to have as a plan participant. While some financial experts argue against taking a loan from your 401(k), it can be an important financial tool if done the right way.
Assuming your plan provider allows it, a Solo 401(k) loan may be taken for any reason. You never have to relate your intent for the funds to anyone associated with the plan. What you do with your money is your business. Taking a loan is as simple as requesting one and filling out a loan agreement. The plan administrator must set a “commercially reasonable interest rate.” Usually, the interest is based on the current Prime Rate, which stands at 5.5% as of 2/1/19, plus one percent.
Additionally, as part of the agreement, you promise to pay the loan back within five years (unless the funds were to purchase a primary home). Payments must be made at least quarterly and in substantially equal payments. The remaining funds in your 401(k) are used as security for the loan. Lastly, if your took out a loan of more than was allowed, the overage will be considered a taxable distribution. You will also owe the 10% early withdrawal penalty if you are under age 59 1/2. For example, you borrowed $10,000 but you only had $16,000 in your 401(k). The maximum amount you should have taken was $8,000 (1/2 of the account balance). The excess $2,000 will be deemed distributed and treated as taxable income during the year the loan was taken.
Your 401(k) plan is there to accrue money for when you retire. You earn money based on the investments you make. But, what if there’s an investment you want to make outside of your plan? A loan makes sense, but only if your outside investment will make more money in the long run.
On the opposite end of the spectrum is high-interest debt, such as a credit card. A 401(k) loan, with favorable rates, might be a great way to wipe out your credit card debt. Even if you are not paying off debt, the favorable rates of a Solo 401(k) loan is quite appealing.
What if you can’t get a traditional loan at a regular financial institution? You don’t need to qualify for a 401(k) loan. There’s no credit check to borrow your own money! Further, instead of paying the bank interest from a loan, you pay interest back to your 401(k) plan. Essentially, you are building back your 401(k) with payments from the loan (both principle and interest).
Get your loan easier and faster! There’s a lot of rigamarole to getting a bank loan. Usually, a 401(k) loan application is much easier to complete and you will receive your funds much faster than another financial institution.
The major risk of taking out a 401(k) loan is the earnings that money would’ve accrued if they remained. If you are reinvesting those funds, you better make sure the earnings are greater than they would have earned if they stayed in the plan. For example, if you were earning 10% on average with a $50,000 balance, that’s $5,000 annually. Borrowing $10,000 will reduce those earnings to $4,000. The power of compounding works better the higher the account balance is.
If using a loan to pay off debt or relieve a tough financial situation, it may prove impossible to get ahead and still save for retirement. Unless you have no other options, don’t borrow from your future self. The goal is to get to retirement as soon as possible with enough money to live off of.
If you have a traditional 401(k) and you plan on leaving your job, the loan becomes due in full once your employment is terminated (for whatever reason). New rules give you until October 1 of the following year to repay the loan. However, plans might require it sooner. If you fail to pay off the entire balance, the amount still outstanding will be treated as a distribution. You will pay taxes on that amount and be hit with the early distribution penalty if you are under age 59 1/2.
Lastly, there’s double taxation. Traditional 401(k) plans are funded with pre-tax dollars. You pay taxes only when you withdraw from the account. Therefore, even though you are paying the interest back to yourself, you are doing so with after-tax dollars. When you hit retirement and withdraw from the account, you will need to pay taxes on the interest you paid on the loan.
A Solo 401(k) plan loan is not for everyone. The risks involved may not override the potential benefits. Sometimes, a loan may be your last recourse to settle a debt or remain financially stable. Other times, a loan may be beneficial for another investment, such as starting your own business. Whatever your reason for taking a loan from your Solo 401(k) plan, it’s best to consult with a financial adviser to see if it’s in your best interests, or if there are other things you can do.
If you have any questions about the Solo 401(k) loan, please contact us at 800.472.0646 today.
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Exfoliating is one of the skincare steps that should be done at least once a week to get rid of dead skin cells and allow the “new layer” to rejuvenate and be glowy. In every second, a skin cell is dead, yes, and it happens all over your body, including the lip area.
While your face and body might be exfoliated weekly, the lips should be a part of the exfoliating ritual, too. Plus you eat food frequently and might as well apply lipstick, so the area truly gets contacts with lots of things, meaning more influence on skin cells. Especially in the winter or in dryer season, nobody wants to see chapped lips no matter how perfect your facial features are. Other factors that cause flaky lips are sometimes inevitable like being dehydrated and over-exposed to the Sun, or smoking. You can hide your dry elbows through long sleeves, but the dry lips are just too obvious.
By exfoliating the lips properly with safe and natural ingredients, your lips will never have to face the irritating problems. They will be provided with moisture and appear to be glossy and fuller from the inside.
First thing first, no one likes dead skin cells stuck on lips. The lack of aesthetics will push people away from you. As the dead skin cells starting to build up on the surface of your lips, they also begin to make you feel very annoyed. Sometimes, the irritation might lead to bleeding, which makes your lips so hurtful to look at. Therefore, removing these dead skin cells is a must and foremost!
While removing the dry skin off your lips, you should be very gentle because the lips are one of the hypersensitive areas of your body. The area will even be more sensitive when the lips are dry, so be sure to apply lip balm to protect the area as well as lock in moisture. For the best lipstick result, putting on the lip balm an hour before you apply lipstick will let the colour stay on longer and make the lips even more vibrant as they are super moist from the inside already. Remember to only pick a lip balm with natural and soothing ingredients like Dr. ORGANIC Lip Balm with aloe vera extract, shea butter, sunflower seed wax and jojoba oil. These are the lips’ best friends. Your lips also feel extra smooth, thanks to the right product.
Using a children’s toothbrush with soft bristles and scrub your lips gently in circular motions.
Combine some brown sugar with coconut oil in 1:1 ratio, and rub them on your lips.
Mix honey and sugar in 1:1 ratio. Massage the mixture on your lips and leave for 10 minutes. Then, remove the scrub with a wet face washer.
See how easy the process is. Only once a week of lip exfoliation retreat, your lips will be smooth, glossy, and become rosier naturally.
Is there any DIY homemade recipe for me to make my own lip balm? And for the scrub, can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil?
Thank you for your question. For DYI lip balm, we would recommend fresh aloe vera gel or coconut oil thanks to its moisturising properties. For the lip scrub, I think you can use olive oil instead of coconut oil but the result won’t be as effective.
Chapped lips are indeed no one best friend, especially girls.
Another tip of exfoliating lips will be a full layer of Vaseline before bed and scrap that away with a lukewarm towel the morning water. DON’T forget to hydrate yourself with tons of water, especially during winter.
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Laura Juanita Blankenship Cumby, daughter of James Harold Blankenship and Mildred Lorena Gill, married to James Arthur Cumby and buried in Tuscola Cemetery, Tuscola, Taylor County, Texas.
Juanita Blankenship Cumby, 74, formerly of Tuscola, died, December 28, 2010. Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Oldham Lane Church of Christ in Abilene. Burial will follow at Tuscola Cemetery. Services officiated by Lowell Maxey. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 30, from 5 to 7 at Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola.
Laura Juanita Blankenship was born October 26, 1936 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Harold and Mildred Blankenship.
They moved from Port Lavaca to the Runnels and Taylor County area when Juanita was very young allowing her to start school at Lawn, and then later attend school in Novice and Goldsboro. Her parents then moved to the Rogers Community when she was in the third grade. After the closing of the Rogers School, she attended school at Ovalo until Ovalo and Tuscola consolidated. She graduated from South Taylor High School in Tuscola.
After high school, Juanita enrolled and graduated from Scoggins Beauty School of Cosmetology in Abilene. She owned and operated Juanita's Beauty Shop in Tuscola.
She married James Cumby December 26, 1958 in Tuscola. While he was away in the military, she continued to operate her beauty shop in Tuscola until his military service was completed.
Her years after that were spent being a loving, faithful housewife, and raising three beautiful daughters. Juanita watched their daughters grow, seeing their families grow and then enjoying their eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was active in their church and was a bible teacher, she enjoyed her hobby of painting, becoming a talented artist.
Survivors include her husband, James of 52 years, daughters Pamela Steele and husband Allen of Garland, Sandra Edison and husband Paul of Rockwall, Jamie Calkins and husband Todd of Rowlett, brother Don Blankenship of Clyde, Sisters Anita Evans of Arlington, Iona Ernest of Abilene, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, along with a great family of aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many other family members and many, many good friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jeanette Pittman.
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One Liners – interesting but funny!
1. Life is wonderful. Without it we’d all be dead.
2. Give me ambiguity or give me something else.
3. I.R.S.: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got!
4. We are born naked, wet and hungry. Then things get worse.
5. Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
6. He who laughs last thinks slowest!
7. Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else.
8. A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries.
9. Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.
10. Error, no keyboard – press F1 to continue.
11. There’s too much blood in my caffeine system.
12. Artificial Intelligence usually beats real stupidity.
13. Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now.
14. Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy.
16. Don’t take life too seriously, you ain’t getting out alive anyway.
17. I don’t suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it.
18. Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.
19. When there’s a will, I want to be in it.
20. Never forget: 2 + 2 = 5 for extremely large values of 2.
21. Nobody has ever, ever, EVER learned all of WordPerfect.
22. To define recursion, we must first define recursion.
23. Good programming is 99% sweat and 1% coffee.
25. The E-mail of the species is more deadly than the mail.
26. A journey of a thousand sites begins with a single click.
27. You can’t teach a new mouse old clicks.
28. Pentium wise; pen and paper foolish.
29. Too many clicks spoil the browse.
30. The geek shall inherit the earth.
31. A chat has nine lives.
32. Don’t byte off more than you can view.
33. Fax is stranger than fiction.
34. What boots up must come down.
36. Know what to expect before you connect.
38. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to use the Net and he won’t bother you for weeks.
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Your right its my fault. go ahead and call the police and just get it over with.
No, im going to do what we do in my country.
Well you have to sit in a circle and not get out of it no matter what happens.
Because when you turned around I stepped out of the circle.
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Crude oil is another very popular trad-able commodity in the binary options trading market. Modern life is heavily dependent on oil as a main source of energy. Oil is used for any means of transport such as vehicles air crafts and also electrical power plants. Many plastic products and Kerosene oil are all products made out of oil. During the last 15 years, there has been a breakthrough in the development of a substitute for oil, but in the near future it doesn’t seem to be enough to replace oil as an energy source for engines.Common fractions of crude oil are:petrol, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, butane and alkenes which is used in the plastic industry. There are traders who are specialist in the binary options trading oil business, these traders only deal with the crude oil and nothing else. These experts make a fortune in that small niche in the binary options trade.
transportation is one of the most important elements that influences the price of oil. The price of oil transport is known to be unstable, transport price is integrated with the price of oil, this is probably the most significant variable that has to be considered in the binary options signal map, because transportation has an immediate effect on the price. Needless to say, the price of oil as the main energy creator has a profound effect on the price of services and products world wide. Needless to say, transportation has a significant influence on the binary options trading oil market.
Geopolitical/Political turmoil at major oil producers tends to have an immediate effect on the price of oil, especially when it comes to members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEK is a good example of oil producing countries that created an organisation that regulates oil policies and stabilize the production of oil. Russia and Norway and Canada are also top oil producing countries , any political unrest in OPEK members countries and the other countries mentioned previously will have a significant effect on the price of oil.
In General the price of oil is considered to be more or less stable, the production and the demand is growing but the demand is stable and predictable. Usually the lack of stability in the price of oil as a result of lack of political stability/tensions in one or more of the oil producing countries, extreme weather conditions are all binary options signals that should be considered . Lately the price of oil was very much influenced with the latest conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Weather is also a Binary Signal that needs to be considered when trying to predict the price of oil. Harsh weather conditions like an extremely Cold winter, increase the demand for heating oil. Extremely worm conditions with hot summers, and the non stop use of air conditioning in houses,offices and cars, has an effect on the demand for oil, high demand is translated to a binary signal that should be considered in the binary options trading market.
Relaying on the data mentioned previously is not enough in order to trade crude oil in the binary options trading market. Binary traders usually relay on specific factors that are influenced from the factors mentioned previously.
Expert Binary options traders that can accurately read the binary options signals map are practicing a binary options strategy that enables them to make a big fortune from the binary options trade. Usually their strategy is to buy Call Options when the price of oil is very low, and on the other hand binary traders predict that the demand for oil will be high. On the other hand Binary Traders may buy Put Options when the price of oil is high and traders predict that the demand for oil will drop. Another thing to consider is also to know when the option should expire. Prediction could be right for a given amount of time, and if the prediction of time is not calculated correctly, a trader might lose money.
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What’s the greatest gift you’ve ever been given? Perhaps it was a picture of a fun-filled time you had with your best friend. Or maybe it was a special toy your relative gave you when you were a child. Or maybe it was a handmade item someone gave you that you’ve continued to use for years and years.
We talked about gifts in the bible study on Tuesday, and what makes them unique and special to us. A gift doesn’t have to be an object or have great monetary value to be meaningful. A special gift can be time shared with those we love, such as a visit with grandchildren to the art museum, or a meal with good friends. What makes a gift meaningful is how it makes us feel loved and special. One person described how she as a young girl received a doll for Christmas, and that made her feel particularly special, since she was one of nine children in her family. Gifts that are particularly meaningful and special to us are rooted in memories, as well as reflect the shared love we have for the person who gives us the gift.
A couple of years ago, I shared in a sermon my memory of saving up all my money as a child to buy a particular Lego set. I cashed in my $2 bills and special coins out of my little silver piggy bank, and my mom took me to Service Merchandise to get the Lego Spaceship.
That Christmas, after I had shared that story in a sermon, I received two very special gifts. One was this drawing that Erin made of that Lego set which I had saved up for. The other was from my mom and dad, and it was the silver piggy bank I had as a child. Inside the piggy bank was $38, the amount it cost for the set, including $2 bills and the special coins I had used as a child. I keep both of these on my desk in my office. Those gifts are reminders of the memories I had as a child, as well as of people who are important to me in my life.
I shared with the bible study that one gift that influenced me was given when each of our girls was born. It was given by the father of my best friend from college. At each of the girls’ baptisms, he gave us $500. He was a very successful businessman, but also a very generous human being, who never forgot where he came from and he wanted to help others with the blessings God had bestowed on him. Those initial gifts by Lew Hooper were what began Erin and Heather’s college savings accounts. As we prepare to start using them this fall for Erin, I am reminded of this deeply meaningful gift. I am also reminded of the impact our lives of generosity can have on others, and how I am called to show such gratitude in my acts of grace to others.
Today’s passage from Ephesians is our reminder as Christians that the faith we have in Christ Jesus is not of our own doing; it is solely and completely a gift from God. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” (2:8). It is a gift we did not deserve, but have been given out of God’s deep, rich mercy toward us, his creatures. It is also a gift that should guide and lead us moving forward, as we were “created in Christ Jesus for good works” to a hurting and broken world.
Fred Craddock recalls his German friend and New Testament scholar, Joachim Jeremias, reminiscing about his life in Israel where his parents were missionaries: After WWII, Joachim returned nervously to Israel to see if the treatment of Jews by the Nazi regime had severed forever his friendships there. When he knocked at the door of an old friend, he was welcomed with an embrace. He joined his friend in the backyard, where a crude tent had been erected for the observance of the Feast of Tents or Booths, a time of recalling Israel’s wandering in the desert, dwelling in tents. Fastened on the entrance to the tent were two slips of paper, each bearing a brief message: on the left was “From God”; on the right was “To God.” There, simply yet dramatically, said Joachim, was the whole of life: from God, to God, and in the years between, a tent.
The Ephesians text answers the question historically. As unexciting as this may sound, it must never be over-looked. Israel has a history, Jesus has a history, the church has a history. To be a Christian is to enter into that history, to say we were in Egypt, we were in Nazareth, we were in Jerusalem, Rome, Geneva, Wittenberg and Boston. But the primary historical location of the believer, according to Ephesians 2, is Jesus Christ. The text does not use the usual Pauline phrase “in Christ Jesus,” but “with Christ Jesus.” The historical references to him are brief but sufficient: he was crucified, he died, he was buried, he was raised, he was enthroned. To be a Christian, says the text, is to be crucified with Jesus, to die with him, to be buried with him, to be raised with him, to be enthroned with him. Spiritual? Yes. Mystical? Perhaps. Subjective? Partially. Experiential but inseparable from history? Always (Fred Craddock, “From God, To God,” The Christian Century, March 22, 2003, 18).
Imagine for a moment reading this letter for the first time in the first-century early church. Imagine you are a new believer to the faith, you are not Jewish in background, so you were considered a Gentile. You have a lot of questions or uncertainties about what this faith in Christ Jesus was all about. You also don’t have a lot to compare it to, and you sometimes wonder if the past life you led before being introduced to this faith is looking better and better. Then you read, “You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived . . . All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else.” That’s who you once were – that’s not who you are now.
Imagine you are a young priest in Germany in the 1500s, and you are troubled by the church’s practices and traditions. You see corruption and abuse of power, and you witness the selling of indulgences as a means of people receiving forgiveness for their sins. Then you read, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God – not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” And you are inspired to write and preach and teach this message of faith by grace alone, a message which inspires a movement of reformation in the Church of Jesus Christ.
Imagine you are the parent of a child who only seems to drain your energy rather than replenish it. Imagine you are at the end of a week when all you’ve experienced are failures and mistakes. Imagine you are at the end of your long battle with cancer, and you know the end of your earthly life is not a matter of months, but days. Imagine you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, or you love someone who is an addict, and you are nearly out of hope. Imagine you are in any of those situations, and you read, “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great mercy with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” We once were dead; now we are alive. We once were without hope; now we are always filled with promise. We once felt unloved and rejected; now we are forever loved and welcomed through God’s unmerited grace.
All of us are part of this story of grace, this history of God’s deep love for the world. It is a gift which is offered to us, and we can decide how to respond to that grace. As Jeff Paschal writes: Yes, we are saved by grace through faith. No, we do not rely on good works to be saved. But we are what God has made us – people “created in Christ Jesus for good works.” So good works are now transformed. Instead of being frantic means for trying to save ourselves, good works are the blessed opportunity for us to live out the lives we were destined to live. Good works are expressions of Christ alive in us ministering to the world. Good works are demonstrations of our present reality and future; we are God’s royal children exercising God’s dominion of love in the world (Jeff Paschal, Feasting on the Word, Year B, Volume 2, Westminster/John Knox Press, Louisville, © 2008: 113-115).
The gift of grace is given to all of us as an integral part of the story of faith of the church. How will we respond to God’s unconditional love? May our good works be expressions of our gratitude and thanksgiving to God for this gift we have received.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith.” Thanks be to God. Amen.
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As to the agenda item Electronic evidence and criminal justice, my delegation would like to touch upon some important national legislative and executive measures have been taken on this agenda item.
As an essential element in preventing and combating cybercrime, the admissibility of electronic evidence has been integral to substantive and procedural laws in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has particularly been addressed in the Procedural Law of Computer Crimes and the Bylaw on Collection and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence, ensuring a balance between procedural powers and the right to privacy. These laws outline modes of collection of electronic evidence, liability of Internet Service Providers and responsibilities of law enforcement authorities in protection of data, computer systems and privacy when conducting search and seizure for obtaining electronic evidence.
The Procedural Law of Computer Crimes, previously part of the Computer Crime Act of 2009, later incorporated into the Criminal Procedural Law with minor modifications, establishes the Iranian courts’ jurisdiction over computer crimes, requires the Judiciary to allocate proportionately specialized judicial branches for investigation, prosecution and adjudication of cybercrimes and outlines conditions as well as procedures for search and seizure of electronic evidence, data and computer systems. According to Article 664 of the Law, the Iranian Courts shall have jurisdiction when criminal data or data utilized for commission of crime have been saved in computer systems located in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the crime has been committed outside the country and against governmental or public service computer systems on a large scale or when the computer crime includes abuse of persons under 18 years old.
Setting rules and conditions on search and seizure of data, the Law also ensures due process and protection of privacy in collecting electronic evidence. Article 671 to 672 of the Law allows court orders on search and seizure of data only when there is a strong and reasonable ground for it and search or seizure is ought to be conducted in the presence of the legal owner of the data and computer systems, when available, while any seizure entailing damage to property or leading to disruption of public service is forbidden, as established in Article 679.
In addition, the Bylaw on Collection and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence, approved for implementing Article 54 of the Computer Crime Act of 2009 on collection and admissibility of electronic evidence also addresses executive procedures regarding electronic evidence. Pursuant to Article 36 of the Bylaw, search and seizure for electronic evidence, which is to be conducted by authorized persons with the necessary expertise, only includes computer systems and data explicitly mentioned in the court order. Also, According to Article 22, any disclosure of electronic evidence is subject to court order and under no other circumstances should the law enforcement authorities release the seized data; disclosure of protected data by public officers is punishable up to 6 months imprisonment and appropriate fine as the Procedural Law of Computer Crimes establishes in Article 669.
In addition, the Cyber Emergencies Center of Cyber Police, operating 24/7, conducts operations for collection and preservation of electronic evidence upon the submission of incident report by victims or witnesses of cybercrime.
The Electronic Commerce Act of 2004 as one of the earliest substantive legal frameworks recognizing electronic evidence gives particular attention to protection of personal data of individuals by criminalizing the misuse of personal data, infringement of consumer’s rights, and disclosure of commercial classified information in electronic transactions. In relation to the electronic evidence, the Act states that in electronic contracts disputes, evidence might be in form of data messages and forbids any rejection of such evidence in court decisions for prima facie reasons.
The aforementioned legal frameworks have been substantial in preventing and combating cybercrime, however certain challenges remain to be addressed regarding electronic evidence which needs particular attention of the international community.
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, certain legal instruments such as the Procedural Law of Computer Crimes have addressed the issue through recognizing the responsibility of domestic internet and social networking service providers in cooperation on criminal matters with national authorities while ensuring privacy of individuals and protection of personal data. Consequently, law enforcement authorities are enabled to detect organized criminal activities on cyberspace, collect and preserve electronic evidence, investigate and prosecute perpetrators and when necessary and appropriate, within the domestic legal frameworks, cooperate with Interpol, Europol and many countries in the world on that matter. However, considering the fact that a certain number of popular social networking services are located in foreign countries owned by private sectors, lack of a sound legal basis for cooperation of such entities with States has hindered effective responses to cybercrime and provided a safe haven for transnational organized criminal groups to put the rule of law in jeopardy at a national and international level.
Having said so, I would like to conclude that recognizing the responsibilities of social networking service providers in countering cybercrime is of utmost significance, and taking appropriate measures by States, specifically those benefited from technological developments hosting social media providers, in cooperation of these entities on criminal matters including electronic evidence is crucial.
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Aitor Karanka insisted his Nottingham Forest side deserved all three points at Sheffield United this afternoon.
United goalkeeper Jamal Blackman was named man of the match in the 0-0 draw - Karanka knows the Chelsea loanee well, having worked with him at Middlesbrough - and the City Ground boss said: “We need to play attacking with the same aggression as when we are defending, because with these players we will win more games.
"I think we deserved three points. The best example is that man of the match was the keeper (Blackman)."
The hosts' top-scorer Leon Clarke had the pick of the chances in the first half but he unbelievably missed the target with a header from inside the six-yard box.
United pushed on in an attempt to grab all three points and Forest countered them several times but on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Blackman pulled off some eye-catching saves to deny Kieran Dowell, Daryl Murphy and Ben Brereton.
"I think the last few weeks now, we look like a proper team,” Karanka added.
"We are really consistent, we are a team on the pitch and now that's another step, but we had a lot of chances to score today, especially in the second half.
Karanka’s opposite number Chris Wilder, whose side are two points off a Championship play-off place, admitted: "We didn't deserve to win it. We didn't show enough quality in the final third and when we did, we've missed chances.
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But a god just spoke to me.
Can you hear me? he said.
Oh dear me, I said.
Don’t you know me? he said.
Do you read me? he said.
No, I said. Not me!
Take this cup from me!
You will never know me!
Truly I’ve got the devil in me, I thought.
An angel smiling at me.
You must wait for me.
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Helping Children Worldwide is a Christian organization committed to saving vulnerable children from disease, malnutrition, exploitation, illiteracy, and despair. Our multi-faceted approach impacts the lives of children and families through health care and education–two of the most critical factors in reducing poverty.
In Sierra Leone, one of the world’s poorest countries located on the coast of West Africa, families struggle for sustenance, health, and education. They struggle to survive. Helping Children Worldwide’s programs lift families up out of poverty and the struggle, resulting in a direct impact on nearly 10,000 people each year.
We are also concerned about child labor and trafficking in Sierra Leone. With our Sierra Leone partner Child Rescue Centre, we rescue children as young as four years old from dangerous, abusive, and neglectful situations. Children receive nutritious meals, health care, education, and professional trauma and behavioral health treatment.
Helping Children Worldwide also works to achieve a measurable and sustainable decrease in infant and maternal mortality rates in Sierra Leone through our work at Sierra Leone’s Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital provides holistic, community focused care, regardless of ability to pay. Mercy’s reach extends beyond the hospital and into the surrounding villages through community based outreach and education programs.
Helping Children Worldwide is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Click below to view our most recent independent audit and IRS Form 990.
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Your donation will help us provide aid to the most vulnerable people in the most desperate situations-- women and children in Sierra Leone, West Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world with one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates.
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On this page you will find a wide range of range of products that we can decorate with the sublimation process. This decoration is similar to other decoration methods like transfer, however instead of sitting on top of the garment the dye get imbedded in the fibers of the products. With this method their are some limitation compared to some other decorating methods. One of the biggest draw backs in using this method we are limited to products with a special coating designed for sublimation. Ideally the surface of the products either need to be a light color (white works best) however we can imprint some light pinks, light blues, and light greys. Another advantage of this is that we can imprint any image that either you provide or made custom for your application.
We have a wide range of clothing and accessories designed for the sublimation products. We have a wide range of garments and items like aprons bags, blankets and purses to name a few.
We have a wide range of products designed to promote your business school or charity, these items offer you a wide range of exposure. Including mugs, mouse pads, coasters, tiles, ornaments, and much much more.
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Three months that changed my view on Design and how I want to be part of it.
On my blog I documented my journey. Crazy, and so nice.
And yes, they hired me as a graphic artist when internshipping was over.
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Beta Blocker Alliance [BBA] • Thema anzeigen - Hello from APG again.
Hey how are you guys? I thought I would drop by and say hi and see how end game is going for you guys.
If you guys need targets I think we can stir something up for you lol. I hope you guys have a great round and I hope they speed play up next round geez going on 4 months is just to long for my adhd.
Sorry Wardoggs, I already asked about our enemies and they are napped with both.
VaporT hat geschrieben: [..] napped with both.
We're back around you guys lol!!!
Hey you guys long time no see looks like a bunch of our 2nd wave ended up right next to you. Are you guys down foir another nap? Oh a trooper owes me a beer from 2 rounds ago lol.
Re: Hello from APG again.
wardoggs hat geschrieben: Hey how are you guys? I thought I would drop by and say hi and see how end game is going for you guys.
Play and have fun, I do that all the time!!!!
Hey you guys we ended up close again. Want to stop by and talk about maybe setting up talks for maybe a nap again. Also I call for beers all around what do you guys say lol.
I sent a ingame to maybe setup embassy for us please. How is everyone these days?
everything is fine here !
i think our mastermind will open embassy for you soon !
well I had a bird tell me you guy might be looking for some airports to some crs/xor/trol systems. I might know a guy or two that can help you with that if you guys might or might not be looking.
god to know mate !!!!
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Jumping into the freelancing industry is a difficult feat, and sometimes scary, if you dive head first into it. With an extensive amount of articles written on how to make it, there’s a lot of information to sort through, and it’s hard to find what will work for you.
As a freelancer who made my way into it between jobs myself, I know how experimenting on what is best for you can take valuable time and energy that could be spent elsewhere.
With that in mind, I have created this step-by-step tutorial on how to start generating income as a freelancer based on what worked to help increase my own income and to turn a hobby into a career.
The first step to start any excellent freelancing career is to – wait for it – select a niche. If you’ve looked into freelance writing at all, for copy or fiction or editing, the first step is always to find a niche.
While it’s tedious to hear repeatedly, it’s great advice. By finding one thing you want to work in, you’re easier to see as an expert, and you get work specifically relating to your knowledge base. The more streamlined a niche you can create for yourself, the better off you’ll be in the long run.
What would I like to do? What would I enjoy doing?
What am I interested in learning more about?
What am I currently good at?
What other freelancers are doing in my broad niche?
What can I teach other people? What’s my unique personal experience that could help me shine in this niche?
From determining your area of expertise, you’ll need to start outlining the services that you’d be providing and at what cost. Will you be providing each client with an extensive brief to describe your project? Will they need to approve it? Or will there be one revision for projects or two?
Don’t get too stressed out here: You’ll be able to change your pricing and pitching tactics later on but you need something to start.
I suggest creating a write up of all of these services and what it will mean for your clients. I also have a list of questions to pull from when a potential client asks me for an estimate. By refining these things beforehand, you will know exactly what the project is worth, and the client will know what they’re getting from start to finish.
As far as cost is concerned, it ranges from field and expertise. You want your prices to be fair, but not short change what you have earned.
Obviously, I didn’t have too many clients to choose from when I was starting out, but my logic was simple: I’d rather take free tasks from non-profits (to build experience and expertise) than work for a corporate client for a dime.
Knowing your worth from the very beginning make a big difference. Working for free made me feel good and built my connections – which were both more worthy for me than working for cheap just because no one wanted me yet.
You’ll also want to delve into the aspects of time before you even get started. How long will each part of the project take you? How much time are you willing to (or can) dedicate to your freelancing every day?
This can dictate your schedule and the number of projects you’ll be able to pick up at a time. If you can further refine your speed, you’ll be able to get more work in a shorter amount of time. This comes with a risk, however. You want to make sure you have time to complete projects and take care of yourself.
Getting yourself organized is crucial because you will not have a boss or a manager to motivate you to complete tasks on time. You’ll have to keep your own deadlines which is not easy. I recommend using printable planners: Pick a planner that would keep you both organized and motivated.
Once you know your niche and what you’ll be offering to clients, it’s time to make a list. List all the attributes of a client that you feel would be ideal to work with. What kind of company, what type of work, etc.
Dream big on this one. Not only will this be useful later, but it can also become a goal tracker of sorts. If you want to, you can also create a list of things that you DON’T want to work on.
You are your own boss as a freelancer, so it’s your job to meet with clients and determine which jobs are ones that you’d like to take and which to pass on. This list does double duty, helping to remind you what projects you do and don’t want to work on. This step, however, isn’t necessary, just beneficial.
Before launching yourself onto the world, I would recommend creating for yourself an extensive social media platform and a portfolio website. Doing so, later on, will be slightly more natural, as you’ll have more pieces from a portfolio to assign to the site.
Getting into the groove of being my own marketing and recruiting department has been the most challenging transition to freelancing so far. As you build a clientele, word of mouth will bring more people in your direction.
If there’s no way for them to reach you, you’ve lost a client and maybe even a small amount of credibility. While creating a space to promote yourself is time-consuming, it’s well worth it for building a business for yourself.
Keep a consistent style on all the three networks for more brand recognizability. For example, use the same headshot and the same variation of your first and last name (e.g. if you have to use a middle name, use it everywhere).
Freelancing is in that nether region of businesses where people think that you can roll out of bed, check your email, work a little bit and be done for the day at 9 a.m. before leaving the house to climb a mountain or give a TEDTalk or something.
Really, it’s a one-person show, a start-up company that involves staying up late some nights to get work done that you swore you had time for and hovering over the phone to make sure that you don’t miss any potential clients.
Freelancing requires you to view it as a business and, just like a 9 to 5, you have to log those office hours in to get the job done. If dressing up in business attire is what it takes, then do it.
For me, a dedicated office space that is entirely separate from my rest-of-the-time living space is essential. My walk-in master closet has been converted into the tiniest office imaginable, but I know when I step into that room, it’s time to get to work. Treat freelancing like your job, until it is.
Once you get into the rhythm of getting work done, it’s time to find your own clients. They won’t come knocking your door down, you have to find them. Remember that ideal clients list you made earlier? Find it. Research organizations that fit these criteria.
Start reaching out, cold emailing and pitching. If you do your research and genuinely try to create a repertoire with these companies, you’ll increase your chances of getting work from them. Be brief – make it about the client and how you can help them become a better company. Even go for those lofty clients, the “this is my dream job” companies.
By beginning a dialog early and creating a name for yourself in the industry, you might even have them coming to you with projects down the road!
A good idea is to start building relationships with your dream clients’ employees and ambassadors on Twitter. Once you get to know them well, you can always ask for an intro or even a recommendation.
Most happy employees specify their current company in their Twitter bio. Use Twitter bio search to find those public company ambassadors to connect to them and watch what they tweet about the company.
Twiangulate is a bit different type of tool. Using it, you can, for example find recruiters following the company on Twitter but not necessarily working for it. This expands your search and lets you discover more opportunities, even outside of your dream company. To search, authenticate it with Twitter, click through “Keywords” tab, type “recruiter” in the first field and then your company Twitter handle in the second one. Play with more search combinations to discover more Twitter users to follow.
Be honest and open about your work, especially about a project you’re working on. If you need clarification, ask for it. If something isn’t working on a piece, it’s perfectly acceptable to reach out to a client and ask their opinion.
“The flow isn’t working here, do you have any recommendations?” Sometimes, the client will even give you the missing link in your work to make it stronger.
Be professional in all things. You’re human, and you deserve to have fun, but when your client comes to you, they expect you to be professional, even more so if your client is a company.
Also if it’s to politely tell them no, you can’t work on their project at this time but would like them to consider working with you in the future, professionalism will make it more likely that they will come back.
Keep your word with your clients on when you will have the project to them and update them periodically about the process. You’re allowed to ask for more time if you need it, but don’t do this often. If it’s rare, then if they can get within reason, the client will give it to you. But never abuse this. The more often you delay on a client, the more your credibility will take a hit.
Credibility is important because eventually, you’ll have clients coming to you. There is nothing like word of mouth when it comes to freelancing. This will become your greatest marketing tool the longer you work as a freelancer.
To keep this momentum going, keeping yourself visible to your clients is vital. Join at least a couple of online marketplaces for freelance services to start generating some income until you build enough income and contacts to go on your own.
Complete the projects you were accepted for and try to be flexible. At this point your review score is more important than income. Once you build some reputation, the orders will be coming much easier and you’ll be able to ask for more.
If you already set up your social media platforms and website, great. This is where you will be able to do that. If you haven’t started these platforms, do it now.
You can direct potential clients to your portfolio page, cutting down on time that you have to sort through dozens of nebulously labeled pieces to send them the right one. You can also include your bio, a rundown on your expertise and criteria needed for each project, and your rates. These platforms can also help lend an air of credibility to your job.
Increasing your knowledge base in your chosen field will help to solidify clients to using you as a freelancer. That 10,000 hours to an expert rule applies here as well. If you work in one, and only one, niche, every project you take will only increase this. Jobs will become faster, more seamless. Knowing what the client will become easier and your pay per job can grow over time as well.
While doing all of these things may not get you the insane amount that some freelancers say they make in a month, these tips will definitely increase your overall income and help you pave the way to making a living freelancing.
Don’t underestimate the amount of work that you’ll need to put into your fledgling business, but it’s all worth it to be able to support yourself and to be the boss. Also, rolling out of bed and going into work in your pajamas is the best. Don’t worry, your boss won’t care.
Just taking those first steps into freelancing and working for yourself can be scary, but this is a really great outline and plan for anyone looking to get started making an income on their own terms.
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Vintage poster from a movie theater 1949. Rare, most were thrown away. Great quality in paper and colors, nice to frame on your wall.
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So much beauty and attention to detail on the runway this season! Like fashion, weddings are all about feeling of luxury elicited by lovely details, even when the vibe is understated or casual. Dreaming of Spring!
We love the crazy pop of hippy-dippy color on these Chanel boots for Spring 2015. Color and whimsy set a fun tone for Hamptons’ Spring weddings!
Groovy Color Pop: (Clockwise from top left) Guava Sangria on Style Me Pretty; new watercolor wedding Guest Book from Love vs. Design; Dutch carnation orbs; “tie dye” knee high boots from Chanel Spring 2015; fondant cake from Wild Orchid Baking Co.
Though we’ve just wrapped up the 2014 season, it feels like Spring 2015 is right around the corner. It’s exciting to be jumping into the planning phase for upcoming weddings, and the Spring fashion shows supplied a ton of inspiration. More to come!!
This Spring’s fashion shows an abundance of whimsy and frolic-ky frocks. The refreshing color, embellishment and artisanship are filling me with inspiration for the upcoming wedding season. Stay tuned over the next few days for more exciting previews.
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You would need most of the tools that is recommend in the maintenance section. In addition you might require some specialized tools , that will be introduced for the specific repair job. But before that , your best friend here will be the "Factory Repair / Service Manual". For older cars you can buy a CHILTON or HAYNES Repair guide.
Note : A lot of the self help here assumes that you have backup ride/car - Friends,room-mates,family etc.because you need that for running to the store to buy the part or for the trip to the dealer to get the fluid. Oil is drained off the engine and you start to put the filter, realize that is the wrong type.....you need a ride to change it out.
1.) Antisieze compound - Always use an antisieze lube around the thread of bolts before you tighten them. You can use on bolts that are exposed to high heat or corrosion like spark plugs for example.
2.) Penetrating Oil - This fluid can be sprayed to free rusted nuts and bolts so that they can be removed, because it can penetrate into the narrow space between the threads of two parts. Usually it can take a few hours for the Penetrating oil to take effect, so you may spray it early on. PB Blaster and its application as shown below is an example of how rusted nuts can be freed. WD-40 is a similar fluid , but can be used as a cleaner as well.
3.) Use a Torque Wrench - A wrench , mechanical or digital that will make sure you tighten the nut and bolts to required torque specifications. Always use a torque wrench, if the torque spec is accessible and the nut or bolt is easily accessible. Examples include - Spark Plugs and most bolts that go on the engine.
4.) Take a picture with a Digital Camera - For obvious reasons , before you take apart something it is a good idea to take a picture , that you can go back to if you have trouble figuring out the assembly.
5.) Never creep under a car supported by just a Jack. A Jack is only a lifting equipment and not intended for support. Always support the car by a Jack Stand or similar before creeping under.
6.) For Protection against chemicals use/wear protective nitrile gloves and for safety use goggles as required.
7.) Always engage parking brake, disconnect battery and keep windows down during repair as needed.
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gbc has over 20 years experience working for and volunteering its marketing and design services, with various Canadian and international charities and NGOs. In 2010, gbc was honoured with the Provincial-Wide Volunteer Award from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario).
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The Basilica is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Legend says that Santa Croce was founded by St Francis himself. The construction of the current church, to replace an older building, was begun on 12 May 1294.
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108 proven split test winners is a free book by Russell Brunson who is the co-founder of ClickFunnels which is one of the better all in one marketing software suites available today for building sales funnels.
Click Funnels has it all – drag and drop funnel builder, easy to use autoresponder, everything you need to grow a business online. You can check out our updated ClickFunnels review here.
Russell is also the author of Dot Com Secrets and Expert Secrets which are among the best-selling books in the US.
If you’re not sure about the book, don’t worry, we cover the details in our 108 split test review. The book doesn’t cost a dime – you can get it for free, you just have to cover the shipping. You’ll get a physical copy of the book. No PDF here!
Our review might just help you in deciding whether or not this book is worth your time.
What Is 108 Split Test Winners?
The book shares results of a bunch of split tests that were conducted – accurately 108 of direct response marketing.
Russell Brunson and other renowned marketers did some heavy split testing and the results were bundled up in the book which he’s willing to give away for free.
The tests were done on the ad copy, squeeze pages and the sales letters.
How Do You Split Test?
You’d go ahead and test your ad, sales letter and/or your optin page which is also known as squeeze/landing page by making subtle changes like on the heading, or the content or the call to action/CTA button to find out the winning ad (the ad which is converting better).
This is how a split test looks like.
Your goal is to find out what’s working best and what’s not working so you can optimize it and improve your marketing campaign. That’s what online marketing is all about – rigorous testing and optimization so it’s more profitable in the end.
Look at each step in detail, find what’s missing or is broken and focus on fixing it.
Build a mobile responsive version too – more than 70% of your audience will be using a mobile device as it’s 2019.
If your current landing pages work well on both desktop and mobile devices, don’t reinvent the wheel and re-design the mobile version of your landing page.
Add credibility to your website by adding real video testimonials – social proof helps with sales big time.
Visitors who came from a newsletter are more likely to join another newsletter vs someone who hasn’t joined any newsletters.
Make an offer which people can’t refuse, no matter what price you selling it for.
Be transparent with your audience – don’t give them a reason to abandon their carts because they find hidden shipping charges.
Anyone who is a business owner, internet marketer, mlm or a network marketer, or an entrepreneur in general will find value in 108 Proven Split Tests Winners.
Anyone who wants to start an online business will absolutely love it, as it will take them in the right direction even if you’re a beginner and don’t have any prior internet marketing experience.
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Note: You’d also be given an option to join Russell Brunson’s Funnel University program, where you can get a free 14-day trial. It’s totally optional though!
We have no reason to not recommend 108 proven split tests. You don’t have to pay for the book after all. There are gold nuggets all over the place in the book which you would absolutely love.
Time is money. Split testing takes time and money and it is like a shortcut which you can use to improve your results within days (and not weeks or months). Simply pick the winners and apply to your internet business.
The strategies Russell shares in his book are worth at least 10 times the shipping charges you’d pay. Get the book for free here.
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John Ford was an award-winning Irish-American filmmaker. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.
Best-known for directing Westerns and silent movies, John Ford is one of the most prominent filmmakers of all time. Though many of his silent films are now lost in Hollywood archives, his legacy lives on as ‘The Great American Director’. Through his career covering nearly 50 years, he directed over 140 films, many of which were nominated for top honors with some even winning the Academy Awards. The 40s and 50s proved to be a crucial period in his career, as some of his best works including ‘Grapes of Wrath’, ‘Fort Apache’, ‘She Wore a Yellow Ribbon’ and ‘The Quiet Man’ were released. From westerns to classics and romance, he has experimented with a wide range of genres and unlike many other directors of his time, he was successful in most. His trademark style was directing long shots with his protagonists set in rocky, natural topographies. Apart from directing films, he also served in the United States Navy and was also linked with the Republican Party - although essentially apolitical, he was an ardent supporter of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and routed his money to the IRA to back them.
John Ford was born as John Martin "Jack" Feeney to John Augustine Feeney and Barbara Curran in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, U.S.
He studied at Portland High School in Portland, Maine, where he earned the nickname ‘Bull’. He moved to California in 1914 and began working in film production and acting, inspired by his elder brother, Francis, who was involved in showbiz.
He assumed the name, ‘Jack Ford’ which was his stage name and appeared in a number of theatre productions/plays including the 1915 classic, ‘The Birth of a Nation’.
He initially started working for films as a handyman, assistant and occasional side actor and earned his first role in the movie, ‘The Mysterious Rose’. He learned the ways of filmmaking quickly and earned his first break as a director at a time when his brother’s career was waning.
His directorial debut, as mentioned by a number of sources, was for the film, ‘The Tornado’, which released in March 1917. ‘The Trail of Hate’, ‘The Scrapper’, ‘The Soul Herder’ and ‘Cheyenne’s Pal’ soon followed. The same year, his first feature-length production, ‘Straight Shooting’ was released. ‘Bucking Broadway’ was the last film he made in the year 1917.
After directing thirty six films in three years, he moved to the William Fox studio, where he directed the first film for them, ‘Just Pals’ in 1920. Three years later, he received his first directing credit for another silent, ‘Cameo Kirby’, which depicted his name as ‘John Ford’ rather than ‘Jack Ford’.
He tasted superlative success with the film, ‘The Iron Horse’, which released in 1924. It was one of his first films in the ‘Western’ category. Thereafter, Ford began to experiment with more Westerns during this period including, ‘3 Bad Men’.
In 1928, he directed ‘Mother Machree’ and the drama-film, ‘Napoleon’s Barber’. His last silent movie, ‘Hangman’s House’ was also directed this year, along with another movie, ‘Riley the Cop’.
He directed ‘Strong By’, ‘The Black Watch’ and ‘Salute’ in 1929 and all of three earned him appreciation and praise. He continued to remain consistent with his output and the following year, he directed three more films including, ‘Men without Women’, ‘Born Reckless’ and ‘Up the River’.
The 30s was a crucial period for Ford’s career. He received his first Academy Award nomination in 1931 for movies like, ‘Seas Beneath’, ‘The Brat’ and ‘Arrowsmith’.
In 1933, he began working with Will Rogers for ‘Pilgrimage’ and ‘Doctor Bull’ and the next year he also directed ‘The Lost Patrol’ and ‘Judge Priest’, the latter in association with Fox Film.
In 1935, he directed a film in the comedy genre titled, ‘The Whole Town’s Talking’, which earned him widespread critical acclaim. The same year, he directed one of his last films with Will Rogers, ‘Steamboat Round the Bend’.
He also directed ‘The Informer’ in 1935, which is rated as one of his best films till date. The film earned a great deal of praise and was nominated for a number of Academy Awards. The next year, he directed ‘The Prisoner of Shark Island’.
Year 1937 was considered as one of the highlight years in Ford’s career. Movies like ‘The Hurricane’ and ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ created waves in Hollywood for its unique direction and videography.
In 1939, he directed ‘Stagecoach’, one of his most well-regarded ‘Western’ classics. He even directed the frontier drama, ‘Drums along the Mohawk’, which also became a mainstream hit.
He directed the film adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, in 1940. This was followed by the direction of two lesser known films including, ‘The Long Voyage Home’ and ‘Tobacco Road’, the latter released the next year.
Just before the World War II, he directed his last feature, ‘How Green Was My Valley’, which became one of the biggest films at the time. Through the war years, he directed ‘The Battle of Midway’, ‘December 7th’ and ‘They Were Expendable’.
Post-World War II, he was still an officer in the United States Navy Reserve and from 1946 to 1956 he directed sixteen features and a number of documentaries, such as ‘The Fugitive’, ‘Fort Apache’, the ‘Cavalry’ trilogy, ‘Willie Comes Marching Home’ and ‘The Sun Shines Bright’.
He directed ‘The Searchers’, his only Western film under the Warner Bros. banner, which came to be known as one of the greatest Westerns ever made. Other films through the 50s include, ‘The Last Hurrah’ and ‘The Rising of the Moon’.
In his final years, his ill health, mainly due to excessive drinking and smoking, slowed down his career. His last few films before his death include ‘Sergeant Rutledge’, ‘Two Rode Together’, ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’, ‘Donovan’s Reef’ and his last completed feature, ‘7 Women’.
In 1935, he directed ‘The Informer’, which went on to earn $950,000 at the box-office. The movie was a critical and commercial hit and was nominates for a total of six Academy Awards, out of which it won four. ‘The Informer’ became such a big hit that the movie was also adapted for the radio.
‘Drums Along the Mohawk’, released in 1939 and was nominated for two Academy Awards and was a major box-office success. In the first year of its release, it collected a whopping, US$ 1 million.
Released in 1939, ‘Stagecoach’ is largely considered Ford’s magnum opus. This was one of the first sound-Western films of his time and the movie became such a grand success that it earned $1,103,757 at the box-office. It won a total of three important awards and earned 5 Academy Award nominations.
Ford won a total of 6 Academy Awards, out of which four of them were for the category of ‘Best Director’ for the years 1935, 1940, 1941 and 1952. Till date, he is the only American director to win the most Best Director Oscars.
In 1973, he was honored for the first time ever with the ‘American Film Institute Life Achievement Award’.
He was also presented the ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’ by Richard Nixon, in 1973.
He wedded Mary McBryde Smith on July 3, 1920 and had two children. Although the marriage lasted through his death, it was dotted with Ford’s countless extra-marital affairs.
Towards the end of his life, he suffered from a number of problems including cancer and a broken hip which confined him to a wheelchair. His health deteriorated rapidly even more due to his early alcohol and smoking habits.
He passed away at Palm Desert and he was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in California.
Today, he is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, ranking fifth. He went on to inspire a number of personalities including Frank Capra, Alfred Hitchcock, Sergio Leone, Satyajit Ray, Steven Spielberg and Wim Wenders.
In 2011, the Irish Film & Television Academy instituted ‘John Ford Ireland’, which celebrates the works of this illustrious director. The next year, the first ‘John Ford Symposium’ was held to commemorate his life and works.
‘The John Ford Award’ was created to honor pioneers in American filmmaking.
This celebrated American filmmaker was the first director to win successive ‘Best Director’ Oscars in 1941 and 1942.
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Welcome to our booth at SEMICON Russia!
Everyone who wants to know more about our facilities & systems, is invited to visit our booth number 1204 at the exhibition SEMICON Russia 2010!
Semicon Russia is the prime exhibition and conference in Russia bringing together the leading suppliers and customers of the Semiconductor and Photovoltaic industry.
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Alimrose Jointed Pony’s are Australian designed and make for a beautiful keepsake for your little one. They make a lovely gift for baby showers to christenings to birthdays. Measures 21cm wide x 23cm high approximately.
Alimrose Jointed Pony’s are Australian designed and make for a beautiful keepsake for your little one.
They make a lovely gift for baby showers to christenings to birthdays.
Measures 21cm wide x 23cm high approximately.
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In the run up to PerformanceIN LIVE, Speakers’ Corner showcases presenters’ expertise across featured agenda topics.
This week, the subject is affiliate marketing. Click on the speakers’ names below for an overview of their session.
What, for you, is the biggest opportunity for affiliate marketing heading towards 2018, and what factors, if any, put that potential at risk?
Robert Glazer, Acceleration Partners: The biggest opportunity is the continued emergence of “Gen 3” affiliate programs that bring together elements of traditional affiliate marketing, partner marketing and business development under a single channel. I think the biggest risk is that the industry has yet to come together to set standards and guidelines that make affiliate marketing a more trusted, transparent channel for the c-suite.
Kevin Edwards, Awin: There are plenty of buzzwords doing the rounds regarding topics such as AI [artificial intelligence] and automation but for me, I think the greatest opportunity is a restating of the affiliate channel’s key USP [unique selling point]. For years we’ve struggled to both define and promote the affiliate channel and it has felt marginalised on occasions, but 2017 has seen a noticeable shift towards greater transparency and accountability within digital generally and affiliate marketing is expertly placed to capitalise on these growing client side demands.
Sandrine Thompson, CJ Affiliate: The biggest opportunity in my view is for the affiliate channel to achieve a global measurement of affiliate ad spend. Of course, this would require the cooperation of affiliate networks, and that is the potential risk. Collaborative pooling of data on a global level to determine affiliate ad spend would allow the affiliate channel to be comparatively measured by third-party sources, gaining the industry the attention it truly deserves.
Will this view play into your presentation at PI LIVE this October?
RG: Yes. We will talk about how companies are leveraging the affiliate channel in new and exciting ways.
KE: As a purely affiliate-based presentation, inevitably return on investment and performance will sit at the heart my session. Awin is regarded as an ‘industry first’ network and I want to bring fresh data insight to an affiliate audience, hopefully arming people with the ability to further justify why brands should be investing more in the channel. With this continued flow of money into the industry, so we all have a duty to scrutinise this spend and demonstrate the short and long term value it’s delivering.
ST: My presentation at PI LIVE is focussed on cross-device within affiliate. Specifically, achieving a clear view of the customer’s touch points from discovery to purchase via cross-device tracking. Cross-device tracking has the opportunity to alter how an advertiser works with the publishers in their program and assess the impact of affiliate’s reach into consumer audiences. It's a huge opportunity.
Do you think we’re in line for another record-breaking year for the channel here in the UK, or could things start to dampen?
KE: Based on our performance year to date we would expect the channel to further grow. We’ll hopefully see this in next year’s Online Performance Marketing numbers. The channel has remained pretty resilient and 2016 saw accelerated growth on the previous year with nothing to suggest that will change at present. Some of our bigger brands are continuing to ramp up investment and we’ve definitely noticed a growing desire for UK retailers to explore opportunities beyond these shores. As ever, Black Friday will be critical to the sector’s fortunes.
ST: Speaking from CJ Affiliate’s perspective, it certainly looks like the channel is expanding at the moment, and I see no reason why that wouldn’t continue throughout 2018. Take CJ Affiliate’s recently released Holiday Intelligence Report; UK orders over the 2016 peak week were up 25%, while revenue increased by 12%. These positive trends look set to continue.
What’s been the most innovative or creative use of affiliate marketing you’ve seen within the last year?
RG: Mobile. While there’s still much to be worked out, the opportunity is significant. Companies like Button are a great example of the new performance-based models that are appearing in the mobile affiliate space. While it’s not yet widespread, both publishers and brands are starting to think about how to better integrate mobile into their existing programs.
KE: A handful of brands who have always been innovative have really embraced so called influencer marketing within the channel, and while the term invites an eye rolling response, 2017 has seen proof of concept translate into practical affiliate relationships that have been optimised and generated significant revenue. It has demonstrated that fully embracing the concepts behind it are the most likely to lead to success rather than tinkering around the edges with it which some brands have tentatively done.
ST: My vote for the most creative use of affiliate marketing goes to FedEx Office, which effectively transformed their program from B2B shoppers to B2C consumers by re-positioning their products to appeal to a new shopper profile, and leveraged one of the greatest assets of the affiliate channel – direct communication with one's partners.
Aside from the agenda, what do you think will be the biggest talking points among attendees around affiliate at the show?
RG: The continued evolution away from relying so heavily on loyalty and cashback sites to a more diversified portfolio of partners. Also, the rapid shift to mobile.
KE: With a more global focus I’m hoping UK concepts and ideas will be shared with a wider audience and potentially vice versa. With macroeconomic factors coming into play in 2017 that will inevitably continue to impact us all into 2018, UK brands are increasingly internationalist in their outlook. The show is also always a great opportunity to take stock and assess the state of the industry every year. With mergers and acquisitions in 2017 I’m sure there will be much speculation about other possible deals.
ST: I anticipate there will be a lot of buzz about how affiliate has transformed itself into a marketing channel with incredible diversity of content and reach. In its 15+ years, affiliate continues to show a superior ability to meet the needs of consumers and offer the reach and content that brands seek in digital partnerships.
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The detail on this shawl is beautiful. I hand painted every stripe and spot on the silk -interpreting onto the fabric my vision of a giraffe . The piece is generously sized making it possible to use it as an elegant throw.
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Boundary-pushing multi-hyphenate Flying Lotus has announced Flamagra, a new album that, probably intentionally, sounds a hell of a lot like a Final Fantasy spell. Lotus’ first LP in five years, it arrives on May 24 via Warp and comes with a terrifying new short film that slots David Lynch into the Adult Swim-meets-Hausu aesthetic he forged with 2017's disgusting Kuso.
Lynch plays some kind of wolf shaman in the clip for “Fire Is Coming,” with the trailblazing weirdo reciting some very, um, Lynchian prophecy—“The yellow phone on the wall started ringing”—as Lotus’ hissing, piano-driven score builds to builds to a frantic beat and the unsettling crackle of a roaring fire. Watch the clip, which was directed by Lotus and Salad Fingers mastermind David Firth, below.
Flamagra, which a press release describes as an “astral afro-futurist masterpiece of deep soul, cosmic dust, and startling originality”—not to mention Lotus’ “definitive” work—is said to encompass “hip-hop, funk, soul, jazz, global dance music, tribal poly-rhythms, IDM, [and] the L.A. Beat scene,” which, yeah, sounds about right.
Its insane roster of collaborators includes not just Lynch, but a who’s who of modern hip-hop and R&B that includes Anderson .Paak, Little Dragon, Tierra Whack, Denzel Curry, Shabazz Palaces, Thundercat, Toro y Moi, and Solange. Funk legend (and Kuso star) George Clinton is also on hand.
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A few months ago I worked with Aditi to help her find her personal style, edit her wardrobe, and reconnect with her sense of beauty and worthiness. You can read all about her experience below.
I called Britt one afternoon after I had a breakdown looking at myself in the mirror. The reflection that was looking back at me was unrecognizable. After 6 years of pregnancy loss, pregnancy and birth, and chronic illness, it was no surprise that my body had changed. Yet, my wardrobe had not. All of the clothes I had were from my past and didn’t fit my new body. Each time I went into my closet, I left uninspired and feeling bad about myself. This cycle had to end and so I reached out for help.
Prior to coming over Britt sent me a questionnaire that had me reflect on how I defined my style. This really got me thinking more deeply about my style, or lack thereof, and what I needed to feel confident in my new body.
When Britt arrived at my house the energy she carried was so powerful. I knew that this journey we were about to embark on was going to be soul shifting; and I was right.
Britt asked that I take all my clothes and put them in the middle of my bedroom. Wow was I ever surprised by how many clothes I had! Especially considering I had been wearing the same two outfits on rotate for the last few months.
Once all my clothes were out, we sat facing each other and Britt led us in a guided meditation. This was really unexpected as I thought we were just going to clear out my closet. Boy was I wrong! The meditation was a fantastic way to help center me and ritualize the process. It became very evident that this “clearing out” was going to be about a lot more than just clothes.
After the meditation we began going through my wardrobe. I never felt rushed or pressured to get rid or keep anything. Britt was super supportive and really made the process about self-love. The questions she asked were not around how I looked in my clothes but how I FELT in them. It’s funny because up until this time, I had never really thought about how my clothes made me FEEL. I always like certain pieces because of how I LOOKED. This was a huge shift in my thinking.
As the session progressed it became clear that I had been holding on to clothes of the past because I hadn’t made friends with my present body yet. But who I am today is fantastic. I am an entrepreneur, a fantastic mother, caring friend and compassionate woman. My time with Britt made me realize that isn’t the woman I am TODAY worthy of my own love? With Britt’s guidance I have realized that I need to dress my present self in LOVE.
By the time we were done, I was left with only a handful of items but each item brought immense joy to my heart. I felt good putting these items on and I felt HAPPY. Britt also helped organize my closet so that instead of walking in and feeling overwhelmed, I actually feel excited and inspired picking out my outfits.
After our session, Britt invited me to her shop to try on some pieces that she thought my wardrobe could benefit from. I showed up and she had all these items that were totally ME laid out. I was really blown away by her ability to read me and what I needed so well. I left with a handful of pieces that really made me feel beautiful and helped me further connect to my current self.
Now every morning when I wake up, I go into my closet and only see and feel the beauty; in my clothes, yes, but more importantly I see and feel the beauty in ME.
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I enjoyed Iron Man 3 as well. A lot of of folks that I spoke with, in fact pretty much everyone didn’t really like it. I never listen to what other people say. I always have to go see it for myself to form my own judgement. So, like I said, I liked it.
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Toronto is known internationally for the CN Tower and for rapper Drake. Yet the city has more going for it than being the birthplace of everyone’s favorite actor turned rapper. Toronto recently landed at the top of The Economist’s Safe Cities Index for North American cities, beating New York and San Francisco—according to the report, it’s the “best place to live” in the world.
It’s also a great family destination, thanks to its plethora of activities for children that are fun for parents, too. While no trip to the city is complete without a visit to the aforementioned CN Tower, taking advantage of these five things to do in Toronto with kids is a must.
A llama feeding frenzy at High Park.
High Park is a magical place for children and adults alike. It spans some 400 acres of land and includes a zoo, which is home to emus, bisons, cattle, and peacocks. The park also has two playgrounds, one of which is the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground, which swings, a castle, slides, and a separate play area for younger kids. The swimming and wading pools are both free to the public. The park boasts of acres of trails, and you can see the most spectacular display of cherry blossoms in the spring.
Celebrate Toronto’s diverse cultures by visiting the Harbourfront Centre, a nonprofit organization located on the city’s waterfront. Various festivals are held at the Centre throughout the year, attracting 12 million visitors each year. The Harbourfront is also a great place to watch planes take off and land at the nearby Billy Bishop Airport. While you are at the Harbourfront, you can take the kids on a ferry to Centre Island, another Toronto landmark. Centreville Amusement Park is a popular destination, and you can also visit and pet farm animals and see exotic birds at the Far Enough Farm there.
Open 365 days a year, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, exhibits more than 16,000 marine animals. It’s Canada’s largest indoor aquarium and features stingrays, bamboo sharks, and 65-year-old giant lobsters. Kids can also sleepover in the Aquarium under the “Dangerous Lagoon” shark tunnel.
The author's family get their paleontologist on at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Looking for family things to do in Toronto on your vacation? Look no further than the Royal Ontario Museum or ROM—it’s a go-to-destination for kids who love to explore and love dinosaurs (which kid doesn’t love that?). Kids get to see the skeletons of some of their favorite dinosaurs, and the museum has a designated floor for little ones to play paleontologist and dig for bones.
After a day of exploring Toronto, one of the best places for little ones to unwind and for parents to re-caffeinate is the Sweet Flour Bake Shop. What makes The Sweet Flour unique is that your cookies are made to order in front of you.
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In recent years, the census has become a symbol of the old-fashioned notion that public policy should be grounded in facts and evidence. So now that the initial data of the 2016 census have been released, what lessons should policy-makers draw?
One is that Canada is doing something right. Our population grew by 5 per cent since 2011; there are now 35,151,728 of us. This rate of population growth, driven largely by immigration, is significantly higher than that of any other G7 country. It seems people want to be here, and no wonder. We are far from perfect, but we remain and are still seen to be among the most welcoming and opportunity-rich countries in the world.
The census results are heartening. Population growth is key to maintaining both the labour force and the sources of innovation and entrepreneurship we need for economic success. Open immigration policies, economic prospects and a still-strong social safety net have made Canada an attractive destination; our future prosperity likely depends on our keeping it that way. As our population ages, and our birth-rate declines, we must continue to welcome newcomers from all over the world, not only out of moral duty, but also economic necessity.
The census numbers provide a timely reminder of the importance of immigration to Canada’s future. Understanding this, the federal government flirted last fall with “substantially” increasing the number of immigrants Canada would take in this year above the current level of 260,000. It ultimately scrapped the idea amid polls showing public resistance, but fear and misinformation shouldn’t get in the way of smart policy.
There is a growing expert consensus that Ottawa will have to significantly boost immigration levels in the coming decades to offset the economic impact of our aging population. Some, such as the Conference Board of Canada, argue that our goal should be to grow Canada’s population to 100 million by the end of the century. But any significant increase will require that Ottawa invest in building its capacity to manage these large numbers. And what better time to start than today, amid a global migrant crisis and American retreat on immigration?
Still, it will not be enough simply to accept more newcomers. Governments of every order will have to work to increase the likelihood that immigrants will successfully integrate into the economy. On this challenge, too, the census has much to tell us.
Newcomers, along with other Canadians, are disproportionately moving to urban centres. Some 83 per cent of our population lives in cities, with 40 per cent residing in the country’s 15 biggest municipalities. Toronto alone accounts for 7.8 per cent of the population and is growing faster than the country as a whole. We all have a stake in the capacity of these cities to bear the pressures of their rising populations. Higher levels of government should focus their investments accordingly, not least on infrastructure and services to help immigrants integrate and succeed.
A growing labour force is vital to our economic performance. And the new census makes clear that we can’t have that without openness to newcomers. We need immigrants, more of them - and an investment in their success is an investment in Canada’s future prosperity.
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It’s about time, right? I finally got my page back up and there’s plenty of work to be done, but I wanted to have something here sooner rather than later, so bear with me as I pull this all together over the next few weeks (or months, knowing me).
So, why is the blog called Uniquely Average?
I think it describes me, don’t you? I really am just an average person. I have grown children, normal adult responsibilities, and a not-particularly-remarkable life. But I also think I’m pretty unique. I’ve made a decent living doing something that I love – writing. I travel pretty extensively. I’ve been to a few cool locations and have no problem at all loading up the car for a long roadtrip. I’m also a photographer, so I see the world a little differently than most people, and I try to share those views with the people around me.
So there you have it. I’m uniquely average. And I expect this blog will be too. You’ll see plenty of posts about what I love – writing, both fiction and non-fiction, photography, travel, technology – and I may even sneak in an occasional post about life in general. So you never know what you’ll get, but I hope you find it interesting, informative, and entertaining.
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I am more than a little intrigued by the final paragraphs in your last letter, so if that was your intention, you succeeded admirably. As you know, a description of human salvation like the one you summarized there is at the very heart of evangelical Christianity. Aren’t you concerned that raising questions about something as basic as how to understand the idea of salvation and how to relate to Jesus as savior will further weaken your ties to the evangelical community?
Still, if you are willing to risk that, I’d like you to say more about your new perspective on this important subject.
First of all, no, I am not concerned that what I believe and write about the subject of salvation, or any other topic for that matter, will weaken my ties with evangelicalism. I have skirted the periphery long enough. It is time for me to verbalize, as succinctly as I can, how my thinking has changed in specific areas—even, or especially, those regarded as most essential or most controversial. I won’t be deliberately provocative, but neither will I any longer sacrifice honesty to diplomacy nor candor to ambiguity.
As the term is used throughout the Hebrew scriptures (what Christians call the Old Testament), salvation describes an act of God to rescue people from evil or danger. God steps in to the human situation and compassionately gets involved in order to liberate and protect his people both from adversaries and, at times, from themselves.
As Brian McLaren puts it in A Generous Orthodoxy, God saves by judging (i.e. bringing truth and justice into our deceived and oppressed world) and by forgiving. Here’s how he puts it on p. 104.
Judgment without mercy is not salvation but condemnation. It doesn’t lead to reconciliation and peace; it leads to alienation. The good news of salvation is that God sent Jesus not to condemn but to save: to save by bringing justice with mercy, true judgment with true forgiveness. First by exposing our wrong (judging) so we can face our wrong and turn from it… and then by forgiving our wrong. God intervenes and breaks the chain of cause and effect, of offense and alienation, so we’re truly saved—liberated, rescued—from the vicious cycle (a.k.a. the mess) we created.
But, according to McLaren (and many others, I am coming to find out), salvation is still more than judging and forgiving. It also includes teaching.
To say that Jesus is Savior is to say that in Jesus, God is intervening as Savior in all of these ways, judging (naming evil as evil), forgiving (breaking the vicious cycle of cause and effect, making reconciliation possible), and teaching (showing how to set chain reactions of good in motion). Jesus comes then not to condemn (to bring the consequences we deserve) but to save by shining the light on our evil, by naming our evil as evil so we can repent and escape the chain of bad actions and bad consequences through forgiveness, and so we can learn from Jesus the master-teacher to live more wisely in the future.
So you see, Kathryn, salvation means far more than merely providing a means through which individuals, by giving mental assent to a theological proposition, can escape hell and damnation after death. It is a much fuller, much richer, much more robust reality into which we can enter right now, with implications and consequences for all of humanity in the present and in the future.
This is a key part of what the Bible, especially the New Testament, means by the term the kingdom of God. The kingdom is not a spiritual existence outside the realm of time and physical matter. It has already come wherever people experience the salvation of God and set themselves to working to make this world a better place, a place that reflects—in and through its inhabitants—the selfless, loving character of Jesus the king. And in that way, we can think and speak of Jesus as the savior of the whole world. That salvation will be known and experienced, to an ever-increasing degree, through the efforts of the citizens of the kingdom to live out the principles of the kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit of God.
It is altogether appropriate, Kathryn, for us to be thinking about these matters during Lent. And as we approach Holy Week, culminating in Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, we will have many more opportunities to address issues that pertain to salvation, including the purpose for Jesus’ crucifixion and the benefits of his resurrection.
I think I will turn our attention more pointedly toward the kingdom of God in my next letter, Kathryn. Take care.
This entry was posted in Arthur Lough, Christianity, discipleship, Gospel of the Kingdom, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, salvation and tagged Arthur Lough, Christianity, discipleship, gospel of the Kingdom, Kingdom of God, salvation by Eric Kouns. Bookmark the permalink.
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“Shot over five countries and three years in the making comes the young Brighton-born director and Albion season ticket holder Elliott Hasler’s epic depiction of his great-grandfather, Charlie Standing’s experiences in WW2 in the form of a feature film; Charlie’s Letters.
Charlie was a Private in the Royal Hampshire Regiment and from Milner Flats in Brighton. In 1943 he was sent to Tunisia where he was subsequently captured during the ferocious and unsung battle of Sidi Nsir.
He was then sent to various camps in Italy as a POW and after the signing of the Italian Armistice, simply walked out of the camp; alone and in a hostile world, miles from home. Over the next 18 months he journeyed south, evading Germans, living with peasants and fighting with the underground resistance, while his wife and young son anxiously awaited news back in Brighton.
Charlie’s Letters will premiere in May as part of the Brighton festival and then in August for the Edinburgh Fringe, the East London fringe has also requested he show it there in July. Tickets are now on sale for the Brighton Fringe via www.relsahproductions.co.uk.
Elliott Hasler still only 16 years old will be the youngest ever feature film director to participate in the Brighton and Edinburgh Festivals and his film is currently up for a number of Awards. Ultimately though, Charlie’s Letters is a film that resonates still about very ordinary people forced to make harrowing and remarkable journeys in pursuit of an ordinary peaceful life. It’s a brilliant Brighton story about his Brighton family portrayed in his not to be missed and epic movie.
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Asset allocation proposals--helping an investor visualize how a particular asset allocation can best help them meet their goals--are a mainstay of winning new clients. But proposals can also be used to generate new business from existing clients. One way is through introducing the concept of asset location: allocating assets across the various accounts within a household to be more tax-efficient.
Many clients invest with multiple advisors or on multiple brokerage platforms, and may have assets spread across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-exempt accounts. Those assets may not all be under your purview. A discussion of asset location provides you an opportunity to gain insight into those holdings, with the potential of transitioning them to your book.
What exactly is asset location?
At the most basic level, it is allocating assets across a household in the most tax-efficient way possible. For example, let's say you have identified that a balanced allocation will best help your client meet their goals. Now, that client, like most investors, has money spread across taxable, tax-deferred and possibly tax-exempt accounts. A naive implementation of that balanced allocation across the whole household would allocate each different account--taxable, tax-deferred and tax-exempt--in the same way, each with the same asset allocation.
But some asset classes are more tax-efficient than others. Income-generating asset classes (like fixed income and real estate) may or will generally generate higher tax bills than asset classes with a focus on capital growth, or asset classes managed for taxes (like tax-managed funds). So, wouldn't it make more sense to optimally locate the asset allocation across the various account types, so that when viewed in aggregate, the total portfolio (household) rolls up to the balanced allocation AND is optimized for tax-efficiency? That, in a nutshell, is asset location. In our view, asset location is becoming one of the most under-appreciated traits of top wealth managers and a competitive advantage.
Assets that tend to be more tax-efficient and/or can be managed to help minimize tax costs (think municipal bonds or mutual funds specifically managed for taxes) should be used in non-qualified accounts.
Assets that aren't typically tax-efficient or that could lose a meaningful amount of value to taxes (think commodities, real estate investment trusts, taxable bonds, non-U.S. equities) should be used primarily in qualified accounts.
For example, when looking at a fixed income portfolio, both tax-exempt bonds (municipal bonds) and corporate and high-yield debt can be valuable in a client's portfolio. But if they are in the wrong type of accounts, their effectiveness may be reduced.
Here's the business building part: to implement asset location correctly, you need to see and understand all of the client's assets and whether they are currently located in qualified or non-qualified accounts. The following may be a helpful way to jump-start this dialogue with a client: In order to make a better total portfolio allocation, efficiently locating your assets across your multiple accounts, I need to see how those accounts are allocated. Can you provide current statements of all your accounts?
The potential benefits to clients of such hands-on oversight and tailored solutions that take into account their total investment portfolio are clear. These clients are likely to recognize and appreciate the care you put into developing a deep understanding of their entire financial picture, in addition to formulating a financial plan and solution set designed to meet their unique goals. Bear in mind that when adopting an asset location strategy for your clients, you will need to set appropriate performance expectations for the individual accounts, as they will vary greatly. Clients must remember to mentally combine the accounts together and consider performance as a whole (and you can help by providing a performance report at the household level).
As for you? This approach can help uncover hidden assets--those assets your client may have declined to disclose to you--and potentially increase your key clients' loyalty to you, helping you grow your business in the areas where you can add the most value. Don't shy away from these client situations--relish them for the challenge and growth opportunity they can represent.
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My wife and I moved from New England to Tennessee last year because we fell in love with the state’s moderate nature, both in climate and in politics to open my small business in Memphis, Fantasy Flora. Yes, we were fed up with freezing in the winter, but we looked forward to living in a state where, besides fewer snowstorms, conservatives and liberals could sit around a dinner table and actually talk to each other about different policies that served in the best interest of Tennesseans.
Imagine our surprise when we recently discovered that those moderate political winds began to shift, and our heretofore middle-of-the-road senators seem to have jumped on President Trump’s extreme bandwagon when it comes to environmental policy. I strongly urge them to reconsider their support of the latest proposed cuts to EPA funding, announced on Monday in President Trump’s new budget. The fiscal 2019 budget blueprint would pare the E.P.A. by $2.8 billion or 34 percent from its current level.
Senator Lamar Alexander is well known for his devotion to our wilderness and outdoor spaces like The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Senator Bob Corker has shown unwavering support for research into environmental issues that drives some of the innovation we see from Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Both of our senators know that focusing on environmental protection and conservation is good for the people of our state and our economy. As President Trump proposes to gut the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – and cut its budget by roughly a third – the moderate positions of our two Senators appear to be in jeopardy. I say gut because the proposed cuts are deep enough that Tennessee’s share of environmental cleanup dollars is at serious risk.
One has to ask, why our Senators would move closer to supporting the Trump agenda when it has the potential to harm the health of our state and future Tennesseans?
It is possible that Tennessee folks are relatively silent on these proposed budget cuts and their impacts because they are unaware of the deal making happening on Capitol Hill, much of which happens hidden from view. If our members of Congress do not hear any opposition to EPA budget cuts proposed on Monday by President Trump’s budget, perhaps they interpret this silence as acquiescence to a new normal.
But those of us from the small business community are hardly resigned or complacent. You might even say we’re alarmed at the prospect of an increase in polluted air and dirtier water down the road, and question whether it is a matter of Tennesseans having a better understanding of how EPA helps keep our communities clean and healthy. For example, our state depends on federal EPA grants to support 30 percent of all air quality and monitoring programs that keep dangerous toxins out of our air and protect many adults and children who suffer from asthma across the state. Significant cuts at the EPA mean fewer resources for states like ours and that is a direct threat to our health and communities across the country. Who in their right mind would be against clean air and water?
And now we hear that almost two dozen utility districts across Tennessee violated safe drinking water standards in 2017. The contamination culprit is haloacetic acids. According to the EPA, consuming haloacetic acids at elevated levels above the legal limit, over many years, could increase the risk for cancer. Local and state authorities must be able to monitor for these violations and effectively combat the pollutant to restore public safety and mitigate against the health risk. Having the resources to enforce these standards and hold offenders accountable is critical to keeping our environment clean in the long run.
That’s why it was important to me to meet with Senators Alexander and Corker in their Washington offices. I wanted them to hear directly from a constituent who cares about our environment and loves this state as much as they do. We chose to live here, in part, because of the beauty of TN, and I’m counting on our Senators to continue to stand up for EPA funding.
As a nature photographer based in Memphis, the preservation of nature is very important to me personally, but clean air and water should be every citizen’s concern.
We need our Senators to support a federal budget that does not risk the health and safety of future generations. Tennesseans across the state cannot afford false and disingenuous talk about reforming the EPA, when it will lead to more communities affected by pollution, and they will not be fooled.
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To buy SoundCloud followers who are genuinely listening to your music will create a wide ripple effect i.e. people who are not part of the bought followers will get curious and wonder about the song. This curiosity most of the time gets the better of them, and in no time they’re playing and dropping comments. When you buy SoundCloud plays, the popularity of the song increases with every new play or follow. It shouldn’t be viewed as a shortcut, more as a way of hastening the process.
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Educators with 21st century mindsets all understand the importance of integrating diversity into their lesson plans, and these three upcoming holidays might be a great time to talk about different practices around the world.
Navaratri, a Hindu holiday, is observed on Wednesday, September 20. Rosh Hashana, a Jewish holiday, follows on Thursday, and Muharram’s first day, an Islamic observation day, takes place on Friday.
One important note is that teaching about the holiday should never involve participating in the rituals of the holiday, as students in an international setting come from diverse backgrounds.
For example, in most cases, it would offend Jewish, Muslim, and Christian students and their parents if students were required to participate in any other religious holidays, but learning about another religion’s holiday is innocuous. Additionally, making students opt out of an activity due to religious beliefs is awkward in the context of peers, so this also should be avoided.
Navaratri, a major holiday from India, is celebrated in the Hindu diaspora and all over the country but in different ways in each state. The common theme is that good triumphs over evil. This is a great holiday to use a class comparison chart and internet research, with assignments of specific states and countries.
Students can research different aspects of the holiday, including the specific story celebrated, food, dance, performances, and dress, as each of these aspects differs from location to location. Five groups of students could be assigned northern states, central states, coastal states, Thailand, and Malaysia as an example. If students are particularly apt in internet research, teachers could add in more specific locations, including urban locations compared to rural locations.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year that’s celebrated 163 days after Passover. This holiday is also celebrated all over the world, but typically retains very similar characteristics in each location. This too could include internet research, or library research depending upon the breadth of resources available at your school, but instead of comparing locations, looking up the meanings to Rosh Hashana’s symbols are most applicable for learning.
Rosh Hashana meals typically involve quite a few sweet things to welcome a blessed year. Last year the Freudlich family and friends shared a recipe for honeycakes, which students could take home to try.
If students become particularly interested in this holiday, for further investigative research, they could study how the holiday has evolved historically and within the last generations of the Jewish diaspora. This Rosh Hashana Rock anthem is just a quirky part of that evolution.
The first day of the month of Muharram is the start of the Islamic New Year. This day starts the Muharram month, one of the four sanctified months of the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims choose to fast during this month, though it is not obligatory like Ramadan.
Many religions and cultures celebrate New Years, yet this Islamic New Year is brought in with very little fanfare in comparison. Though there are some variations from location to location and between the Sunni and Shi’a denominations, the day is focused on historical events from the past rather than looking forward to the upcoming year.
This observation day would help non-Muslim students from other backgrounds understand how history plays such a significant role in Muslim world perspectives.
After the teacher introduces the holiday either through a short lecture, classroom discussion with follow-up pair-shares would be great activities for this holiday.
Due to some of the more extreme customs of this observation day in some parts of the world, teachers should use discretion in deciding to continue an internet research-style classroom format for this holiday.
To maximize on these three diverse days, students could be challenged to write an essay about their own cultural or religious holidays and how these days affect their individuality or world view. Alternatively, if a classroom is particularly diverse, this could be made into a project where students teach one another about these important holidays through short presentations.
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Tasks are the foundation of the geospatial functionality in your Android applications. Using tasks in your application, users can interact with maps, find and display reports of real-world objects, collect geographic information and analyze what is seen on a map.
Working with tasks is not complicated once the pattern is understood. All tasks follow the same basic principals and pattern. Tasks are wrappers around operations supported by ArcGIS Server REST web services. Tasks take care of asynchronously sending the request, showing the network activity indicator, applying appropriate credentials to the network resource, and parsing the results.
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Foot.ie > Clubs > Premier Division > Bray Wanderers > Gormley speaks out!!!
View Full Version : Gormley speaks out!!!
Its about time some manager came about the ref's in this league.
They're going to fine him. Nothing new.
I would like an explanation for the decisions, inconsistency is one thing that managers can't stomach. People make mistakes, but surely consistency in awarding fouls and cards is a must. Nothing will happen though, other than a fine for Eddie.
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This week LS2 is learning about how to work as a team and how to work collaboratively. We discussed about different countries who celebrate Christmas. We were split into groups and had to choose a country that we would like to research about Christmas. We decided to research about Christmas in South Africa. We learnt a lot of new things about how people celebrate Christmas in different ways. We also learnt that Geseende Kersfees means Merry Christmas in South Africa. The thing we found interesting was that people in South Africa eat turkey and duck for Christmas meals. Above shows you our DLO about Christmas in South Africa and we made a screencastify to record our thinking about Christmas in South Africa.
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Asthma diagnosis. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website. Available at: http://www.aafa.org/page/asthma-diagnosis.aspx. Updated September 2015. Accessed September 8, 2017.
Diagnosing & treating asthma. American Lung Association website. Available at: http://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/diagnosing-treating-asthma. Accessed September 8, 2017.
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Published through the CEDA Document Repository, December 2015.
An educational poster, together with brief explanatory notes, illustrating some of the many ways in which atmospheric conditions can vary. The images were taken by the Sky Camera at the NERC MST Radar Facility at Aberystwyth (UK).
"Invasive signal crayfish, shags, night-shining clouds"
This features an interview with Dr David Hooper on the related subjects of Noctilucent Clouds and (MST radar) Mesosphere Summer Echoes. The relevant section starts 15 minutes 25 seconds into the broadcast.
This features interviews with Dr David Hooper and John Rowlands on the related subjects of Noctilucent Clouds and (MST radar) Mesosphere Summer Echoes. John Rowlands was a finalist in Material World's 2010 "So you want to be a scientist?" competition. The relevant section starts just after 22 minutes into the broadcast.
"NERC radar data helps test better aircraft landing procedures"
This highlights a refereed article, which made use of MST radar data (amongst others) in order to design advanced airport approach procedures for aircraft.
"Better landing procedures slash jet noise and pollution"
NERC Planet Earth Online news article, September 2010.
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This features an interview with Prof Geraint Vaughan and Dr David Hooper at the MST Radar site. The interview starts approximately 30 s into the podcast and lasts for approximately 8 minutes.
This features an interview with Prof Geriant Vaughan filmed at the MST Radar site.
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A short article, written by Dr David Hooper, on the subject of atmospheric gravity waves.
Page maintained by David Hooper. Last updated 16th February 2016.
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Lifehacker has compiled a list of Android handsets available for outright purchase from various carriers and the current prices. Click here to check it out. I don’t think buying outright from the carrier is the most cost effective way to go (if you’re buying outright) but you’ll know it comes with Australian warranty at least.
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Court obligation. The legislator is required to appear before court in Gulu District tomorrow to answer treason charges.
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, on Monday aborted his planned travel to United Kingdom (UK) to attend a parliamentary session debating the rule of law in Uganda.
His aide, Mr Nicodemus Musoke, told Daily Monitor in a telephone interview that he could not make it for the British Parliament debate on the declining democracy in the country since he was required to appear in court tomorrow to answer treason charges.
“Usually when he (Bobi Wine) flies out, he spends a couple of days abroad yet on Thursday, he has to attend court in Gulu for treason charges. He was, therefore, forced to cancel his travel,” Mr Musoke said.
His organiser in the UK, Ms Belinda Atim, remained non-committal on the actual reason for the cancellation of his trip.
“Just be sure all arrangements have been finalised for him to come to the UK. All other meetings except for the Parliament session will be on,” Ms Atim said by telephone.
Mr Kyagulanyi was scheduled to attend the debate yesterday in the House of Commons in a session which was spearheaded by Stockton South MP Paul Williams, who describes himself as a friend to Uganda having worked for a nonprofit agency here.
There were rumours that police had barred him from travelling but the police spokesperson, Mr Emilian Kayima, denied this.
“I am not aware about such plans of action,” Mr Kayima said yesterday.
Dr Williams said owing to the declining state of democracy in Uganda, the UK strategic interest and partnerships in the commonwealth, trade and security and the desire to enhance performing institutions, the UK must intervene but cognizant that Uganda is sovereign.
Mr Kyagulanyi and 32 others are expected to appear before the Gulu Magistrate’s Court where they are facing treason charges.
The State alleges that the accused, who also include MPs Kassiano Wadri (Arua Municipality), Gerard Karuhanga (Ntungamo Municipality) and Paul Mwiru (Jinja East), and others still at large, stoned one of President Museveni’s car, smashing its hind windscreen on August 13 during the Arua Municipality by-election campaigns.
They are expected to appear before magistrate Isaac Imoran Kintu for mention of their case.
Their co-accused, Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake is yet to be charged.
In an interview yesterday, he said he would resume his duties at Parliament today.
“I will be back to work on Wednesday (today) because I am feeling much better,” Mr Zaake said.
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A couple of months ago, Ned from The Way of the Squirrel Books posted a call to other bloggers to do an interview. I had seen such calls for interviews before on other blogs, but had never actually done one of them. I was contemplating on editing the ‘about’ section on my blog anyway, but then thought this was also a great way of introducing readers with the person behind the blog. A good opportunity to share some insights into why I started blogging, some general thoughts on veganism (keeping in mind it is also an opportunity to reach people who may have never heard of veganism) and just some more general personal stuff.
The original post is up here on Ned’s blog, The Way of the Squirrel books, reposted here with permission.
Well, here we are again. Another Monday and another Meet and Greet. I love doing these but, as I’m so busy with work these days, struggle to squeeze them into my hectic schedule. Also, thanks to my PC deciding to treat the interview that was sent to me as a potential threat by forcing it through the lid of my spam box, this has been long overdue. Bill gates, what do you have against Vegans, eh?
And…relax… so, today I am sitting down to chat with Trudi from https://brugesvegan.com Dear reader, I can’t recommend this blog enough. Their restaurant and food reviews are both mouth-wateringly enticing but also refreshingly honest. I even learned about some great places to eat here in London, a couple of which I’ve since tried, much to my belly’s satisfaction.
So, without further ado I would like to welcome Trudi whose Blog I really, really enjoy. (Double really’s don’t work like double negatives by the way so by really, really I mean a lot, okay? Good).
Trudi, firstly, I would like to apologise to you for the state of my virtual office. A redecorate has been long overdue and I’ve not been in here for some time I’m afraid, hence the dew running down the Windows™ of my virtual office. Ho-hum. Regardless, pull up a chair and make yourself comfy.
I am Trudi, 46, living in Belgium with my husband and a flock of adopted animals. I have worked in academia (PhD), in a juvenile correctional facility and as a policy advisor, but am now no longer professionally engaged due to disability.
Okay, so where on earth are you? (Let us know a little bit about the part of the world you live in).
Just outside of Bruges, Belgium. Bruges is a “World Heritage Site” of the UNESCO, because of its historic/medieval city centre and many canals. It is also called ‘the Venice of the north’. We don’t live in the city itself, but on the countryside, with a big vegetable garden.
I started blogging in Dutch in 2011, on graswortels.org (originally called Veggieleven). I also wanted to reach out to an English-speaking audience, so next to Graswortels.org (which translates as grassroots btw) I started The Bruges Vegan. That was three years ago, between Christmas and New Year of 2013 (so just celebrated the 3rd anniversary).
Okay so, serious faces now, If you were a Muppet, which would it be and why?
If you could be a Superhero, what would your superpower be and why?
I started blogging because I wanted an independent space to share my thoughts on veganism and animal rights. There are of course other media outlets to do so, but those are often more volatile, or very ad hoc (facebook and twitter) or more visually focused (pinterest and Instagram). The Bruges Vegan is also sort of a personal archive for future reference. When people ask for suggestions for restaurants, recipes or shops, I can refer them to earlier blogposts, where they can find in-depth information.
The focus of The Bruges Vegan is, obviously, veganism. Yeah, I guess I did kind of ask the obvious there…doh! Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. So veganism is not just a ‘diet’, but is about taking the concept of justice beyond the human species barrier, and striving for justice for all, humans and other animals, in every aspect of life. Wow, if we ever get invaded by aliens, do you mind doing the talking for us? Just try not to mention Trump though, okay?!
Diet is however an important part of anyone’s life (we all need to eat!), and we do like to go dining out, so a lot of posts are reviews of restaurants we have visited (now already more than 100 restaurant reviews). But there are also other posts about our garden, homemade meals in our kitchen, reviews from events like vegan festivals or lectures, and some posts about animal rights. The posts about Remembrance day, (Armistice day, but not for the animals and The animals do not want our medals and statues) were shared more than a thousand times. I also write shop reviews and posts about vegan products like vegan caviar or Danish pastry.
Is blogging for you a vocation or do you do it just for fun?
A bit of both I guess. I used to write a lot in academia, and although what I am writing now is on a whole other level, analysing and reviewing comes pretty natural. Blogging should of course be fun, and one blogs because one enjoys sharing experiences with the world. If you consider writing and blogging a task or a chore, I don’t think you last very long as a blogger.
That’s a really good point Trudi. If people are writing or blogging and it’s a chore, they really need to think about why they’re actually doing it in the first place.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what luxury item would you take and why…and that goes to you….contestant number one.
A media player stacked with music. Music can lift my spirits, and I don’t think I could go without it. I love a wide variety of music, from soul to metal, from blues to pop. But especially progressive rock (bands and artists like Porcupine Tree, Riverside, Transatlantic, Pink Floyd, Opeth, Steven Wilson, Genesis – the early years). I love listening to live recordings, and used to collect a lot of bootlegs.
Okay, I’ve not actually heard of a couple of those but I will check them out as, if your music reviews are as good as your food reviews then these bands can’t be half bad!
Do you think that your blog has changed or evolved since it began?
Do you think that your blog/s are making a difference to your readers and/or do you feel as though you are connecting with them in any way?
I hope so! I hope my blog contributes to breaking the stereotypical idea that a lot of non-vegans have of veganism: that vegans only eat salad and tomatoes (no we don’t! look at my post “Vegan, so what do you eat?”) and that vegans cannot go out for dinner. Some vegans also think dining out options are scarce, but I would like to think my blogposts can motivate them to also challenge non-vegan restaurants to cater for vegans (the more they ask, the more restaurants will take notice and offer it!).
I also hope I can challenge the objectifying view a lot of people have on animals, that animals are not ours to use, eat or wear, with posts which are animal rights themed.
I do find it a pity that I get more feedback from English speaking people than from fellow Belgians or Dutch, but I guess that is the downside of writing in English.
What are your inspirations or interests outside of blogging?
Taking care of our animal family, music (both listening to and trying to play, I am learning to play the drums), gardening, and conserving all the fresh produce from our garden (canning and drying). I also like to watch the tennis grand slams (on TV unfortunately, although we did attend the women’s final at Roland Garros one year).
One of the many harvests from my veg garden last Summer!
Good Lord, that looks stunning. Genuinely…Wow!
Damn…I just want to go out and start digging my little garden up now…anyway, if you had the opportunity to go drinking with anyone from history, who would it be, where would you drink and why?
This is a though one, so many people to choose. Meeting Leonardo da Vinci, painter, sculpture, architect, engineer – universal genius of his time, would be fascinating. He refused to eat animals out of the recognition of the cruelty inflicted upon them. Witnessing the majestic Renaissance buildings of Florence would be quite an experience too! It would be a challenge to discuss philosophy, politics, animal rights and the future with him. Maybe I could convince da Vinci to include some animal rights messages in his Sistine Chapel ceiling painting or other famous works. Or even write a book on animal rights. It could certainly change the course of history for billions of animals in future centuries.
Have you found other bloggers that you would recommend?
There are so many interesting blogs out there, again, it’s hard to choose just a few. I’m always interested in reading new stuff from Vegan Feminist Network, The Vegan Street Blog and There’s an Elephant in the Room blogs. I’m also glad to see new vegan blogs pop up all the time, and there are now literally thousands of vegan food blogs out there. There are on the other hand blogs that initially seemed interesting, but in which the blogger appeared to be racist or sexist, or where the blogger censures comments from people who respectfully disagree with their views (or the comments keep pending ‘awaiting moderation’). I stay away from those.
Aliens? Do you think they exist? If so, threat or blessing?
I do think somewhere in the universe there are places where other life forms exist. But maybe these life forms do not even fit under the definition of life that we humans have formulated, and their lives takes place in a totally different dimension which we cannot even grasp. I hope they live more peacefully together than we humans do on planet earth though.
Do you use any other forms of social media? If so, which and how do you feel they compare?
Both my Dutch blog Graswortels.org and BrugesVegan.com have their own facebook page here and here. I use Graswortels to post more general messages about veganism in the media and animal rights stuff. My instagram account has more personal photos: homemade food, pics from my garden, the occasional pic of our cats and donkeys, a snapshot of a city visit or a concert. I just recently started on Pinterest too, still finding my way there. Then I also tweet, where I post a combination of all of the above. In some periods I’m more active than others on any of these platforms, depending on time, energy and motivation.
Is there anything that annoys or disappoints you about blogging/bloggers/readers?
Commenting just to leave a comment, without anything sensible to say (like ‘mmmmm, yummie’). Adding the URL to their own blog in each comment (it is already included in the gravatar, no need to add it again). Discovering new blogs can be fun and interesting, but on the other hand some blogs are filled with pseudo-scientific nonsense, and a lot of people fall for that.
Okay, final question so, games faces on please, what is your favourite children’s television character from your childhood?
I used to watch a lot of Children’s BBC when growing up. I liked the drawings by Tony Hart and his character Morph.
Is there anything else that you would like to say to any potential new readers of your blog?
I hope you find my blog useful and inspiring, be it the restaurant reviews, the tour in my garden, my impressions from events we went to or other stuff I’ve written about. Enjoy having a look around! Would love to hear your feedback and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Looking forward to the next interviews on your blog. Any more in the pipeline?
A good read Trudi with some super photos, especially the donkey. I like the cartoon too.
What resonated me with was your view about holding comments in moderation. I can understand it when people have a very controversial blog, but when I’m reading book blogs, gardening blogs, travel blogs, photo blogs – and they get held in moderation? Just bizarre. I’ve written about abortion, sexism, feminism, vegetarian/veganism, and not moderated, although I have closed comments on a couple of posts when they got heated and personally insulting.
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One thing I enjoy most about our holiday cookie exchanges are the stories shared by friends about the cookies they've chosen to share at the party. My friend Carol made these cookies and these are the same cookies she's made every year during the holidays with her family since she was a child. Aside from the beautiful layers, the combination of a chocolate cookie, cherry cookie and poppyseed cookie is delicious together!
1. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
2. Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla; beat well. Blend in flour mixture.
3. Divide dough into three parts; add cherries to one part, chocolate to second part, and poppy-seeds to third part.
4. Into bottom of wax-paper-lined 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan, pack cherry mixture evenly; next, pack in chocolate mixture, then poppy-seed mixture. Cover with wax paper; refrigerate at least 24 hrs.
5. To Bake: Start heating oven to 375 degrees. Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, bake 8 to 10 min., or until very light brown. Makes 6-7 dozen.
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and Christian Kessler of Strasburg.
Objective: To provide financial assistance to eligible cooperative youth to further their education.
Program outline: Shelby Electric Cooperative will award three $1,000 scholarships to eligible applicants. Scholarships are readily available for one year and are not renewable. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic and community accomplishments, character and financial need as demonstrated in the application and essay. All applicants for scholarships shall be considered on the listed criteria without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin or existence of a physical handicap.
Eligible applicants must be sons or daughters of a current Shelby Electric Cooperative member who is receiving electric service from the cooperative at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
Eligible applicants must be a senior graduating during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Eligible applicants must go on to further their educational experience at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States, including vocational/technical schools.
Eligible recipients must begin undergraduate studies within one year of notification that they have won.
Eligible recipients must be enrolled as a “full time” student, maintaining a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Eligible recipients must provide proof of enrollment to the Member Services Department at Shelby Electric Cooperative before the scholarship is sent.
Notification: Scholarship winners will be notified in June and will be requested to attend Shelby Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of Members to receive their certificate.
Conditions: Should the recipient withdraw from college or fall below full-time student status, reimbursement of scholarship moneys shall be made to Shelby Electric Cooperative. In the event the scholarship recipient receives financial assistance from other sources that would constitute a full tuition scholarship, the recipient shall notify Shelby Electric Cooperative and relinquish rights to the scholarship. The moneys shall then be awarded to the runner-up, if that applicant continues to meet all criteria.
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