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Marriage Certificate
One core function of the Office of the Assessor-Recorder is to record and maintain all public marriage licenses issued in the City and County of San Francisco.
How to Record Your Public Marriage License
After completion of the ceremony, the marriage license shall be signed by all interested parties and returned to our main office in-person or by mail within ten (10) days after the ceremony. There is no fee for recording a marriage license and you can now schedule an appointment with our office to record your marriage license by clicking here.
IMPORTANT: When filling out the license, please do not alter, strikeover, write over, erase, use correction fluid, or tape; nor write or type over pre-printed lettering or dashes on the license.
If the license cannot be recorded, an affidavit and a fee are required for a duplicate marriage license through the Office of the County Clerk.
How to Obtain a Copy of Your Marriage Certificate
There are several ways you can obtain a copy of your marriage certificate:
In person:
With a valid photo ID, you can visit our main office or schedule an appointment between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:45 pm by clicking here. The fee is $15 per copy and a payment can be made by cash, credit/debit (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover), personal check or money order payable to SF Assessor-Recorder.
By mail:
Step 1: Download, complete, and have your application notarized.
Step 2: Send us your notarized application, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a personal check, money order, or cashier's check payable to the San Francisco Assessor-Recorder in the amount of $15.00 for each certificate requested (i.e: 2 copies = $30) to our main office for processing.
IMPORTANT: Your request must include the date of marriage.
Over the phone or via the Internet:
The Recorder does not accept credit cards for online or phone orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through a secure independent company; Vitalchek Network, Inc. which can be reached through its website or by phone at (800) 669-8312. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. Please note there is a convenience fee for any requests taken online or over the phone.
You may order copies of your marriage license 10 days after the marriage license has been received in the Assessor-Recorder's office.
You can apply for a marriage license at the Office of the County Clerk located in City Hall, Room 168.


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Arsenal in talks to sign Juventus defender, Stephan Lichsteiner
Arsenal are in talks to sign Juventus defender, Stephan Lichtsteiner, on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old Switzerland international is out of contract with the Serie A champions this summer.
New Gunners manager, Unai Emery, sees Lichsteiner as an option that would add experience and leadership to the squad.
Lichtsteiner has scored 14 goals in 250 appearances for Juve since signing from Lazio in August 2011.
He won the Serie A titles in each of his seven seasons at the club, as well as four Italian Cups and is expected to captain Switzerland at next month's World Cup in Russia.
The right-back would be Emery's first signing since taking charge at Emirates Stadium.

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Earthquakes are some of the most damaging natural disasters on earth because they can lead to so many other events. In the process of the earth's plates moving so violently, tsunamis are unleashed, lava flows freely, and landslides devastate cities. Throughout human history earthquakes have been some of worst catastrophes we can experience, with major earthquakes causing billions of dollars worth of damage. Here are 10 of the most catastrophic earthquakes in history.
10) Tangshan, China: 1976
The Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 killed more than 242,000 people and leveled the industrial and mining city of Tanghsan, though some sources estimate that the death toll could have been closer to 700,000. 160,000 others were injured and the majority of the city's buildings were destroyed when this early morning 7.6 earthquake hit on July 28th, 1976. Like many other middle-of-the-night earthquakes, more people were killed because no one had any chance of escape.
Chinese coasts are within the infamous Ring of Fire, a loop that stretches from Chile, up the Western coast of the U.S. and which runs down East Asia into New Zealand, this zone is a source of frequent seismic activity. In fact, the Ring of Fire has already been active in 2018, with researchers warning that a "big one" could be coming soon.
9) Valdivia, Chile: 1960
While this is the most powerful earthquake ever to have been measured by man at 9.2 magnitude, the death toll and monetary loss where not as great as in other earthquake events. Much of the damage and death occurred from tsunamis which echoed throughout the Pacific Ocean afterwards, reaching the Philippines, Hawaii, California, and Australia. The death toll from the earthquake and its after effects is still debated to this day, but is around 5,000.
Some believe that the volcanic eruption of Cordón Caulle in Los Lagos, Chile, 4 days later was a direct result of the seismic activity in the region.
8) Prince William Sound, Alaska: 1964
It happened on Good Friday, March 27th, 1964: a 9.2 magnitude megathrust earthquake hit off the coast of Alaska, sending ripples throughout the region. Shortly after, an extremely destructive tsunami engulfed Anchorage and surrounding areas. The death toll was 139 people, a low number accounted for mainly because of the relatively low population of region at the time.
The shaking lasted for around 5 minutes, an extremely long quake! The 1964 Alaska earthquake remains the most powerful earthquake to have ever hit the U.S.
7) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: 1948
The name Ashgabat means "city of love" in Arabic and at the time the entire country of what is now Turkmenistan was part of the Soviet Union. On October 7th, 1948, a massive earthquake leveled the city, killing 110,000 of the 198,000 residents of Ashgabat. The city pretty much had to be completely rebuilt as 98% of Ashgabat's buildings were destroyed during the quake.
The massive earthquake is now estimated to have been somewhere between a 7.3 and 10 on the Richter scale.
6) Ancash, Peru: 1970
Around 25,000 residents of the Peruvian town, Yungay, were killed during the 8.0 earthquake which struck on May 31st, 1970 while most people there were watching the World Cup. Those who died accounted for most of the population of the city of Yungay. The quake caused massive avalanches coming down from Mount Huascaran which buried nearly the entire town. The loss of life was so great that excavations on the city were forbidden afterwards as the town was declared a national cemetery. Some 800,000 people were left homeless.
The current town of Yungay is located about a mile from the original. Other towns near Yungay also sustained incredible loss of life and property, and the total death toll reached around 74,000 people.
5) Northridge, California: 1994
This intense earthquake charted at around 6.7 on the Richter scale on January 17th, 1994. Very strong aftershocks measuring up to a 6 were felt hours later. Only 60 people died, but more than 9,000 were injured. All in all the quake cause between $25-$50 billion dollars of damage as many roads and bridges were utterly destroyed throughout the San Fernando Valley.
4) San Francisco, California: 1906
Foreshocks heralded the San Andreas fault earthquake which would devastate the city and cause widespread fire and destruction in the early morning hours of April 18th, 1906. The earthquake destroyed about 500 city blocks and resulted in 3,000 deaths. 400,000 of the city's residents were left homeless and everyone had to do do their cooking in the street as the widespread fires that occurred directly after the earthquake could not be risked after such a huge loss of life and property.
The shaking only lasted for about a minute, but the earthquake was felt all the way in Nevada. Analysis of the geological events of that day led to more modern earthquake study, which is one of the few silver linings of this natural disaster.
3) Quetta, Pakistan: 1935
Under British rule at the time as part of India, the city of Quetta was hit by a 7.7 quake in the small hours of the morning on May 31st, 1935, taking down much of the city. Imagine being in the midst of the Great Depression, which was felt worldwide, and then losing your home or business or family to this monstrous catastrophe.
Some sources speculate that as many 50,000 people lost their lives in the Quetta Earthquake, which was more than 80% of Quetta's population at the time. The homeless were housed in tents after the disaster, kept away from the main part of the city in order to avoid the spread of cholera.
2) Kobe, Japan: 1995
The massive earthquake in Kobe, Japan, that occurred on January 17th, 1995, was a terrible way to start the new year. The disaster is also known as the Hanshin Earthquake, and the city of Kobe was unprepared for such a massive 7.2 Richter scale quake. 150,000 buildings and 6,000 lives were lost as a result of the earthquake and the resulting fires (which burned up an equivalent to 70 square U.S. blocks). This disaster left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.
The Kobe Earthquake lasted only for 20 seconds yet did $100 billion worth of damage.
1) Kashmir, Pakistan: 2005
This 7.6 earthquake triggered a series of landslides across Pakistan, caused by movement along the Balakot-Bagh Fault near Kashmir. The landslides were unfortunately worsened by heavy rainfall just after the earthquake. The October 8th earthquake caused at least 79,000 deaths and almost as many injured. The poor construction of roads and homes in poverty-stricken areas of the region accounted for an increased impact.
The region was rocked by hundreds of aftershocks over the course of months, making this nightmare earthquake's impact drag on.


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It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas
December 24, 2009
I received another good dose of holiday spirit yesterday when a student presented me with a card. Inside, she wrote:
I have been so lucky (and happy) to have you to confide in! Seeing and talking to you always lifts my spirits. It has been a blessing to have you in my life. My words could not cover the amount of gratitude I have for all your help! Thank you so much! You're like my school mommy! You're an amazing and encouraging woman! I pray you get all you want and deserve! Love, B
I cried when I read her words. There's a lot of crap going on at work (for one thing, I'm involved in a grievance against an administrator), but kids like B, along with my "merry band of misfits," remind me of what's important about my job – the students.
Speaking of students, here's an update on Manny the Puppet Master. He's been busy working on his resumé and applying for jobs. Please keep your fingers crossed for him. He deserves a break.
Merry Christmas!
Song of the Day: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.
Smells Like Christmas Spirit
December 20, 2009
A couple of weeks ago, I was in the library office with a few students, one of whom has seen (and caused) more than his fair share of trouble. On display on the shelves in the office are some of the librarian's souvenirs from her trips, including a marionette from South America. Manny has had no prior experience with string puppets, so we were all amazed and delighted when he picked it up, laid down a beat, and made the clown dance.
After watching his performance, I decided to get Manny his very own marionette. I put it in a Christmas gift bag, and gave it to him this past Thursday. I wish you could have seen his face when he saw me holding that bag out to him. His expression was one of pure disbelief. He kept saying, "No. Really? No. Really? That's a present for me?" I was finally able to convince Manny that it was indeed for him. Much to my surprise, he had tears in his eyes as he accepted the gift. When he looked inside and saw the marionette, a huge smile spread across his face. He thanked me over and over, and gave me a big hug.
Manny is a "tough guy," and I thought he might be embarrassed to walk around the halls with a puppet, so I suggested that he put it in his backpack. He said, "Are you kidding?? I want to show this off!!"
Manny's priceless reaction to an unexpected gift really touched my heart and gave me a good dose of Christmas spirit.
Song of the Day: The Spirit of Christmas by Ray Charles
"Sharing so much joy and cheer
What a wonderful feeling."


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Read this post written by Alan Moore that highlights our successful event.
Our big hello
On 12th November we / the LawBite team said a BIG HELLO at Google Campus in London celebrating all the hard work that has already been put into getting LawBite to where it is today. We invited, all our investors including a community that came together helping us raise funding from a UK crowdfunding platform (Crowdcube), friends, fans, and the media. The room was rammed to the gills as they say.
Why Britain needs a reinvention of the Law
Matthew Hancock MP, Minister for Skills and Enterprise at the Departments of Business Innovation and Skills and Education had kindly agreed to come along and talk to us about how aligned LawBite is with the Government's own policy for SMEs as a key component part of the eco-system necessary to kickstart the UK's economic recovery, and keep it steady.
He spoke passionately, eloquently and from the heart. Stating that our economy, startup Britain, and our SMEs would better thrive if they were better legally supported. And we are all deeply grateful for those words, not only because we are a pioneering Law firm clearly focused on that mission, but, because it is true.
A call to arms
LawBite founder Clive Rich made a clear, humorous, and equally impassioned call to arms. For all those involved with LawBite, we know we all are there for the same singular reason, which is we believe the legal industry is ripe for disruption because it does not serve commercial Britain/us, as well as it should, and, that we as LawBite believe we can do much better. We know – much, much better does not necessarily need to cost the earth.
A big thank you to our crowdfunders
Not only is it important to point to the liberating potential of crowdfunding for SMEs, but that it can also accelerate startup companies. LawBite is a case in point. A significant part of our funding came from 168 individuals that invested in our vision via the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. Our oversubscribed raise was completed in 10 days. This community was present in the room, it was great to talk to people that collectively had put their hand in their pocket – because they played an important role in getting us moving forward with great dynamism.
Crowdfunding top 10
And in the same week of our Big Hello we were heartened by the news that LawBite are in the top 10 of most successful raises of equity crowdfunding in the UK. And we are rightly proud of that. This is a family, a community, not just a bunch of hard-nosed investors, sniffing for the best return on capital invested. Economic performance is of course imperative, yet performance for what reason for what purpose? That question must always be part of the equation for the entrepreneur. Our community of crowdfunders has helped keep our vision pure.
Which is: Keeping companies safe and sound at a price they can afford.
A great meeting of minds always creates exponential energy or, that Law for SMEs is the new Rock 'n' Roll
And so it was, many people, in TechCity on a rainy, cold November night were the fuel of energized conversations, laughter, and a shared sense of, 'yes we can do better'. Our friends, our fans, even the curious that left other events to join ours, and our investors. This is one small sample of the hundreds of emails we received afterwards:
"I did enjoy last night, it was brilliantly attended and seemed genuinely exciting! Not what you should expect from a launch of a tech company about law! Law is the new Rock and Roll obviously."
And that is the point, the Law is invisible, boring, abstract until the moment when it indelibly touches your life, your business, your future. Then it becomes an emotional rollercoaster. We would prefer more parties where good fun is had, rather than seeing the owners and employees of SMEs suffering as they missed the opportunity to future proof the well-being of their company. Thank you. Thank you for coming and co-creating a wonderful event, if it felt like rock'n'roll, we are happy if what was just great to be in a room exchanging ideas we are happy, if you felt the two were the same, even happier.
Special thank you's go to; Rhizome who help us with connecting and talking to all the right people in the media, to Gather and Gather for outstanding culinary and waiting service, to Jules Wines for your better than average wine (red and white), which went down a storm judging by the empty bottles, My Barrister – a company that is developing the same innovative networked platform and business to better serve the UK economy and SMEs, CEDER that is our offering for dispute resolution, Simon Parrot who is a creative genius that has helped us with evolving and developing our visual identity, and, our tech development team, which is playing such a crucial role in helping us develop both a new business model, and, new tools for this new economy.
Here we are, open for getting Britain back on its feet
If you are an SME, please do contact us if you are intrigued, or would like to know more about how LawBite could help keep you legally and commercially safe and sound at a price you can afford.
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Could this be a breakthrough in Indigenous recognition?
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· January 22, 2015 11:00 AM
ACL welcomes bi-partisan efforts to recognise Indigenous Tasmanians
The Australian Christian Lobby today offered in-principle support for Premier Will Hodgman and Labor MP Madeleine Ogilvie's efforts to recognise indigenous people in Tasmania's constitution.
ACL's Tasmanian director Mark Brown said the willingness of the premier and Ms Ogilvie to work across the political divide for the betterment of indigenous people was welcome.
"Our Indigenous citizens have played a key role in forming the social and cultural heritage of our nation. Nevertheless, our history shows they haven't always been treated with the respect they deserved and sadly Tasmania's indigenous population was all but wiped out.
"If a Tasmanian bill passes, it will assist broader efforts to recognise Indigenous people in the proposed national referendum to recognise indigenous people in the Australian Constitution in 2017.
"There is an opportunity for Tasmania to play a leadership role in our nation."
In order to win as widespread support from Tasmanians as possible, Mr Brown said it was important the bill was based on the simple proposition of recognition.
"While we should all respect other religions, including those of the indigenous population prior to white settlement, recognition of Aboriginal spirituality would unnecessarily complicate the important work of official indigenous recognition," Mr Brown said.
MR: Tasmanians reject Greens-Labor social agenda
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For release: Saturday March 15, 2014
The Australian Christian Lobby has congratulated the Liberal Party on its resounding win in the Tasmanian election and looks forward to working constructively with the new government.
ACL Tasmanian Director Mark Brown said the enormous amount of time the State Parliament spent debating contentious social issues such as same-sex marriage (twice), abortion and euthanasia had proven unattractive to mainstream voters.
Mr Brown said Christian voters had also been disappointed with the lack of engagement by Labor during the election campaign.
Premier-elect Will Hodgman and a large number of his candidates had participated in ACL election activities.
Mr Hodgman had participated in an election interview where he committed to amend anti-discrimination laws to provide a general exemption to Christian schools when it comes to enrolling students and hiring staff.
"This was a welcome announcement which means Christian schools will be able to enrol students and employ staff who share the ethos and values of the school without being in breach of anti-discrimination laws," he said.
Mr Brown said the ALP's lack of engagement with the Christian community may well have contributed to its election loss.
"Only one sitting Labor MP participated in the five Meet Your Candidate Forums conducted by the lobby throughout the state. This was in comparison with seven sitting Liberal MPs and three sitting Greens MPs who attended," he said.
"The ALP's poor result should make for some serious soul searching regarding the future direction of the party. Many Tasmanian Christian Labor voters were disappointed with the party's lack of engagement with the constituency," Mr Brown said.
Mr Brown said it was time for Labor to move back to the political centre to ensure its appeal to mainstream Tasmanians.
The disproportionate amount of time spent working with the Greens on a radical social reform agenda at the expense of front and centre issues like jobs and the economy has contributed significantly to tonight's result. This sentiment was confirmed by former ALP Premier Paul Lennon who on last night's ABC 7.30 Report stated "it was the preoccupation with the social issues in Parliament rather than the basic issues of health and education and job development".
Mr Brown said Labor had much to commend to Christian voters and he hoped it would not give up on this constituency as it sought to rebuild.
"Labor has proud historical roots in Christianity amongst Irish Catholic workers and Protestant Methodists who were at the forefront of the creation of the trade union movement. The ALP in its rebuilding process should not ignore these important foundations and ensure its appeal encompasses the large Tasmanian Christian constituency," he said.
ACL interviews Tas Liberal leader Will Hodgman
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In this lead up to the Tasmanian election on the 15th of March, the ACL's Tasmanian Director Mark Brown interviewed Liberal Leader Will Hodgman on a range of issues. Mark Brown invited Labor Premier Lara Giddings to do an interview but declined. Her office has said she would provide a written response to the questions. This is a 10 minute excerpt of the interview Mr Brown did with Mr Hodgman. The full interview can be found on www.tasvotes.org.au
MR: ACL releases interview with Tas Liberal Leader Will Hodgman
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Monday, 24th February 2014
ACL has released an exclusive video interview with Tasmanian Liberal Leader Will Hodgman about his position on issues of concern to Christians in the lead up to the state election.
ACL's Tasmanian Director Mark Brown said Labor Premier Lara Giddings declined the opportunity to be interviewed but has said she would supply a written response to the questions.
Mr Brown said the 20 minute interview is available to watch on
"Mr Hodgman gives his position on a number of issues including unemployment, education, abortion, marriage, anti-discrimination, gambling, sexualisation of society and health," he said.
If elected in March, Mr Hodgman gave an undertaking to amend anti-discrimination legislation to allow for a general exemption so faith-based schools would have the freedom to select staff and students who shared their ethos.
"On the issue of abortion, Mr Hodgman has indicated his concern at the legislation passed late last year which infringed on a doctor's right to freedom of conscience," Mr Brown said.
Mr Brown said ACL was providing opportunities for Christians to make an informed vote this election with its
Strong Economy, Strong Communities Breakfast
event tomorrow and
Meet Your Candidate Forums
being held around the state over the next two weeks.
"Tomorrow's business breakfast will discuss the importance of a strong Tasmanian economy to strong Tasmanian families and communities with economist Professor Ian Harper, local innovator and business strategist Professor Jonathan West, and Mission Australia's Noel Mundy," he said.
"The five Meet Your Candidate Forums provide an opportunity for people to meet their local candidates and understand the values and ideas that they'll bring to the job if elected," he said.
The website also has a conscience vote history table of current sitting MPs showing how they voted on issues including surrogacy, marriage, adoption, abortion and euthanasia legislation in the past three years.
Mr Brown said the majority of Tasmanians identify themselves as being of the Christian faith.
"Elections are a good time for Christians to positively influence society through electing people of good character who share their desire to see a more moral, just and compassionate society," he said.
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Cradle Boutique Hotel, an unforgettable escape
The Cradle Boutique Hotel, situated within 8000 hectares of a spectacular nature reserve, is a unique, luxurious destination in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind. It is the ideal location from which to explore your origins. We offer a range of exclusive experiences for the discerning, the adventurous the eco-friendly tourist alike.
Indulge in fine dining at the Cradle Restaurant.
Relax and sunbathe alongside our natural wetland pool, enjoy a soothing spa treatment while connecting with the tranquillity of the nature reserve.
Join a private, guided, Malapa Fossil Tour and visit two world-famous fossil sites, Gladysvale and Malapa.
Venture-out with our guides to learn more about the fauna, flora and incredible history surrounding you, while enjoying spectacular views of the Magaliesberg.
Revel in an outdoor boma-dinner around a campfire, all under the starlit African sky.
Enjoy our choice of superb accommodation in the boutique hotel or in the luxury tented camp- all nestled in the splendour of the Cradle Nature Reserve. When the days I over, curl-up in the soothing comfort of your bed and contemplate the special experiences you have enjoyed, in the knowledge that you have connected with your origins in this unique environment.
When it is finally time to leave, you will be enriched and go reluctantly, knowing that you belong here. This special place is "home" to all of humankind.


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Thule Rapid Podium BLACK Wingbar Evo Base Rack for JEEP Grand Cherokee 2011+
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This vehicle specific, multi-purpose base roof rack fits the specified vehicle with METAL flush side rails. The system includes two Thule Wingbar Evo load bars, four Thule Rapid Podium feet, and the Thule fit kit.
Each component is predetermined, tested and approved by Thule for the specified vehicle.
Locks are recommended and available separately in match sets, see related products.
The Thule WingBar Evo's internal structure creates an exceptionally strong load bar. Advanced aerodynamic design minimizes wind noise and drag. The upper T-track interface allows smooth installation and removal of compatible accessories. Thule fit engineers have predetermined the optimum bar length for this vehicle.
The Thule Rapid Podium foot is specifically designed for vehicles with flush side rails, the design features tools-free assembly and installs onto the vehicle securely with the included torque limiter tool.
The Thule Fit Kit is engineered specifically for this vehicle with flush side rails. Custom shaped rubber pads rest directly on the side rail and rubberized steel brackets grip to the side rail.
The simplified three-part instructions are clearly illustrated to ensure confident assembly and installation of the roof rack. See specific product details and instructions below.
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Over the past decade the popularity of backyard entertaining and the convenience of outdoor kitchens in Northern Virginia have exploded. If you have yet to consider adding an outdoor kitchen to your home landscape, this is a terrific time to take advantage of the wide range of options, features, and design elements that can save you time and money when planning your own outdoor kitchen in Northern Virginia.
Keep in mind that adding an outdoor kitchen to your home will raise your home value and provide instant delight for prospective buyers. The home improvement site Redbeacon.com polled their members and found the median price of an outdoor kitchen installation was $3,958 with a range from $1,631 to $9,605. While state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens in Northern Virginia can run into the tens of thousands of dollars, this data suggests most homeowners are interested in the convenience and comfort offered by an outdoor kitchen versus high-end luxury.
While home and cooking programs often feature elaborate, gourmet outdoor kitchens, you can cap your costs by knowing how you plan to use your outdoor kitchen in Northern Virginia and selecting those features that meet your basic needs. Your project cost will vary depending on the amount of site preparation required, the materials you select, and the simplicity or complexity of your outdoor kitchen design.
Here are a few essential tips for making sure you are making the right investments in your planning and design process so you can make the most of your outdoor kitchen in Northern Virginia:
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The government has published research examining "the make-up, dynamics, and scale of the third sector to maximise its engagement and participation in the delivery of learning and skills". This was carried out by Skills Third Sector, Learning and Skills Improvement Service, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education and the Third Sector National Learning Alliance.
Skills Third Sector news item or get the report summary or other documents from Gov.UK.


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Garage Workshop Planning: Lighting and Electrical Needs
Your garage workshop can add thousands of dollars of value to your house if you set about it correctly. By planning and expanding a garage workshop, you are creating an asset to any house. It provides useful space and a haven for a person with a natural mechanical bent. One item is essential to the needs of the garage workshop and that is the correct lighting and well planned electrical outlets. This requires careful planning before commencing work on any alterations.
The Requirements of any Garage Workshop
A part of the legal requirements of a garage workshop is that you need to use ground fault circuit interrupter outlets for heavier tools. This is something to take into account when you are in the planning stage of the workshop. Work out carefully what tools you will be using both now, and in your dreams for the future. Once you have set your plans in motion, it is far more difficult to add to them later, than it is to put an extra outlet or two now.
Design your Floor Space
It is an excellent idea for you to work out on paper, exactly where you want to build your cupboard storage and work areas for your garage workshop. Power tools need space. To use them properly you need to be able to move around them. If you are using tools like radial arm saws or thicknesses/planers you need to be able to have areas to access to use long lengths of timber. This makes it important to plan your tool area outlets carefully. Remember when planning the outlets to place them higher than you would in a normal household. You need them at arm height for your tools.
Check the voltage each tool requires before allocating it to a certain outlet. If it takes 240 volt, you need a 240 volt outlet. Your normal outlets take 120 volt, so be aware of the differences and plan ahead.
What Kinds of Light do you Require?
When considering what kinds of light you need for the garage workshop, always take safety into account. You will be using florescent lights and if you take into account eye strain and cost of electricity you would be advised to go for top quality for the long run. If you put in T8 fluorescent's at this stage, you will find you save money in the end.
How many Lights and What Kind should They be
Consider where you want additional lights, like under counter light to see on the workbench top. Strip lights inside cupboards make your life easier when you are working at night and need to see inside for something. If you plan your dream garage workshop at the start, you can work towards it. Think also of a portable light for working on the car. When you are working on a project there is nothing is more annoying than not being able to see and the light being out of reach. Lights on retractable cords make life a lot easier and the cord then hides away later.


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Monday, July 25, 2016
Ari Ezra Waldman, New York Law School, has published Images of Harassment: Copyright Law and Revenge Porn at 23 Federal Bar Council Quarterly 15 (Sept./Oct./Nov. 2015). Here is the abstract.
Nonconsensual pornography, commonly known as "revenge porn," usually occurs when an individual (usually a man) publicly posts online sexually explicit images of his former partner (usually a woman). Although normally the stuff of tort law, revenge porn offers copyright attorneys opportunities to help victims, as well: the offending images are often selfies taken by the victim and thus covered by the victim's copyright. There is, to date, no Second Circuit case law on the subject, making this area uniquely suited to creative social impact litigation. Until state legislatures or Congress pass well-drafted criminal revenge porn statutes, copyright law remains a necessary though inadequate weapon to combat revenge porn in the Second Circuit and elsewhere.
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The StormX full-capture netting system from Storm Water Systems collects trash, litter and debris from runoff. Available in sizes from 18 to 60 inches in diameter (custom sizes available), the system uses easily detached and emptied HDPE netting designed to stop floatable and non-floatable trash and debris down to 5 mm.
"According to stormwater engineers, floating litter and debris constitutes about 15 to 20 percent of the litter out there," says Gary Hopkins, company president. "There's probably another 75 to 80 percent of non-floatables that are going into our waterways, and that's what we hope to go after with this product."
The collection system has stainless steel hubs anchored in concrete for a weir configuration, or it can be attached to existing pipe ends or outfalls. Weir configurations best serve outfalls larger than 70 inches.
"The concept is to catch all litter as it comes out of an outfall line before it enters the stream," Hopkins says. "California has enacted some laws that require everything to be captured down to the size of a cigarette butt, and StormX is that kind of product."
Hopkins recommends inspecting the commercial-grade fishing nets with UV stabilization after each rain event to see if they need changing. Built-in overflow mechanisms allow heavy runoff to flow unimpeded. System overflow capacity can be calculated with a downloadable calculator at www.stormwatersystems.com/stormx.html.
The product was developed in Australia and has been used there for 15 years. The first United States installation took place in Los Angeles 10 years ago, and those nets are still being used, Hopkins says. The nets are typically five feet long, and extended lengths are available. Nets can be detached and emptied by a two-man crew and truck crane. For more information, call 888/730-5819 or visit www.stormwatersystems.com.


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Medicines and poisons: retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers
Remote retailers: apply to sell pharmacy medicine
If you are the retailer of a remote shop, you may be able to get a licence to sell pharmacy medicines for minor and temporary ailments.
Your shop must be at least 25km away from a pharmacy by road.
You must also refer customers to health professionals for advice on using the medication safely.
What you can sell
Pharmacy medicines are called Schedule 2 medicines.
Examples of Schedule 2 medicines include:
- paracetamol liquid for children
- non-drowsy antihistamines
- certain cough and cold remedies.
You do not need a licence to sell Schedule 5 or 6 substances at your shop.
How to apply
Follow these steps to apply for a licence to sell pharmacy medicine at your shop.
Step 1. Fill in the form
Fill in the application for a retailer licence.
Step 2. Submit supporting documents
You must give all of the following in your application:
- a plan and description of your shop and the security measures
- information about how your records will be kept
- the name and address of the nearest pharmacy, and distance by road from your shop.
Step 3. Pay the fee
The fee to get a retail licence is $120.
This includes the annual fee of $60 and an initial application fee of $60.
You can register for one, two or three years.
You can pay by cheque, money order or credit card.
Payments must be made to the Casuarina Receiver of Territory Monies.
Step 4. Submit the form
Submit the application form and a copy of your payment receipt using the following contact details:
Medicines and Poisons Control
Department of Health
PO Box 40596
Casuarina NT 0811
Fax: 08 8922 7200
You should renew your licence before the expiry date. The renewal fee is $57.
Displaying your licence
Your licence must be displayed in your premises.
Working with health clinics
You should talk to your local health clinic or other prescribers about the range of medicines you will stock.
You should refer customers buying medicines to these services for advice.
You should be wary of customers making frequent or big purchases.
You must make sure the medicines you stock are:
- not tampered with
- in good condition with the labels visible
- within their expiry date when sold
- stored behind the counter and not for self-service sale
- stored at the right temperature.
Read more about storing medicines and poisons.
You will need to keep records of all transactions for drugs and poisons you are licensed to sell for two years.
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Gear? TV size? Infrared remotes, cable management? You'd think the process would be straightforward, but this TV stand buying guide covers many important considerations beyond mere style and color. As you shop for your TV's new throne, make sure to consider how much space you need for equipment, how the stand manages cables, the size of the stand, and more.
Cut the clutter
Think about all the equipment your stand will need to accommodate, for starters. You may have an A/V receiver, Blu-ray player, center channel speaker, and even more boxes that must be stored under the TV. Remember: Equipment can overheat if there isn't enough room for it to breathe, so be certain there is ample room for all the devices to fit while also allowing for airflow.
While we're on the topic of gear, one aspect of TV stands too often forgotten is cable clutter. Once you place all your equipment in the stand, there will be many cables to connect to both the TV and wall sockets. TV stands with closed backs keep cable clutter out of sight, but you're going to need enough holes for wire management. You can minimize the need for large holes by using thinner cables, but speaker wire tends to take up a lot of space. Another option is open-backed TV stands, which place little restriction on wiring up your system, but they also show all the wires. If you go with this style, plan to use zip-ties or velcro cable ties to keep your cables orderly.
Which electronics will fit?
Consider the type of equipment you have when you are mapping out your new stand. Will your remotes need to see the electronics to work? Most electronics still use infrared eyes to receive remote signals. Rather than having to open cabinet doors every time you watch TV, consider a stand with darkened glass doors (or spaced wooden slats) that let that remote signal through.
Think about the size of your TV and how big of a TV stand you will need. Make sure the top of the TV stand is deep and wide enough to hold your TV. TVs are getting bigger, and you may upgrade down the road, so keep in mind that you may need more room later. A robust surface like glass or metal will be able to take more abuse than wood or laminates.
Also, the wider the TV stand, the more structural support it needs to stay in shape. Heavy TVs and amplifiers will bow wooden stands without rigid construction; a glass stand can be a good alternative.
Some stands offer a mounting bracket so the TV appears to float. These stands minimize the need for surface area and can be much smaller than conventional entertainment centers. If you are converting a wall-mounted TV to one that will sit on the furniture, but you lost the stand/legs that came in the box, there are universal TV stands. These stands attach to the VESA mounting holes on the back of a TV.
Keeping all of this in mind, you should have no problem picking the perfect TV stand that will last you for years to come.
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The Overnight Tour
Update: The Overnight Tour has been postponed but check Jake's twitter @jakemiller for updates. Until then he'll be releasing music on his soundcloud! Check out his latest: New song called #CantHelpMyself! Produced and written in my bedroom w/ the homie @cademusic! Many more comin soon! https://t.co/QWcfo6SNcF — Jake Miller (@jakemiller) January 30, 2017 #TheDocumentary 📽 […]Read More The Overnight Tour


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How bread is made
At the bakery the baker will mix flour, water, yeast and salt to make a dough.
This dough is then divided into the right size and shape for the bread that he is going to make.
The dough is left for a while in a warm place to allow the yeast to do its magic ! This stage is called proving, and is when the yeast makes the bread dough rise.
After proving the dough is baked in the oven. When the loaf has been baked, it is left to cool before being sliced and wrapped and sent to the shops.


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What gave Eugene the inner strength to keep him going in the face of all the difficulties he was facing? As he reflected on the course of events which led him to where he was, he was aware of God's constant help in a noticeable manner – and hence of his own obligation to live in a state of receptivity to God's grace.
I should add that since my departure from France and especially since I have been at Rome, the good God aids me with everything in such a tangible way that I cannot see how it would be possible not to keep in my soul a constant feeling of gratitude which prompts me to praise, to bless, to thank God, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and in due proportion the holy Virgin, the holy Angels and the Saints to whom I believe myself indebted for the protection and the consolations that are mine.
That in no way prevents me from confessing twice a week and constantly finding greater or lesser reason for humbling myself before God ….
Letter to Henri Tempier, 10 January 1826, EO VII n 217
"Cast your cares on God; that anchor holds." Frank Moore Colby


text: Pubdate: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 Source: Winnipeg Free Press (CN MB) Copyright: 2017 Winnipeg Free Press Contact: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/send_a_letter Website: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/502 Author: Sheryl Ubelacker Page: A10 REGISTERED MEDICAL MARIJUANA USER NUMBERS SOAR TORONTO - The number of Canadians registered to purchase medical marijuana from licensed producers has exploded since the federal commercial-access program was introduced almost four years ago, reaching nearly 130,000 by the end of last year, the most recent Heath Canada figures show. As of Dec. 31, 129,876 Canadians had signed up with the country's cannabis producers, a 32 per cent jump from the 98,460 registered at the end of September and a whopping 1,544 per cent increase from the 7,900 granted access to medicinal cannabis in mid 2014. But the surge in demand has many wondering if all these patients have a legitimate medical need for the drug. Or are some people using the system to acquire recreational pot before it is legalized, as the Liberal government has promised to do this spring? Dr. John Goodhew, a family practitioner in downtown Toronto who supports the use of therapeutic cannabis for specific conditions, said he's seen a definite uptick in patients seeking prescriptions. Because Goodhew has become known as one of a minority of doctors who will prescribe medical marijuana, he has patients from all over Ontario contacting him. "So patients will frequently call me and I'm not able to help them because I only consider marijuana as a therapeutic agent for people in my practice, people that I know, people whose medical histories I'm familiar with," he said Thursday. "And this is really the only responsible way to do it. Unfortunately, it leaves other people kind of in the lurch." Goodhew said he prescribes cannabis for such ailments as pain, weight loss from conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, nausea and hepatitis C. But increasingly, patients are asking for it because of osteoarthritis, a painful condition that's on the rise as the population ages. "Things like anxiety and depression where there really isn't good data that it works... I won't prescribe it," he said. "I think there are probably a minority that are strictly medical and there's a minority that are strictly recreational and with most people it's probably a combination," Goodhew said. "Because part of pain relief is if it relieves pain and it also makes you feel good, it's kind of a mixed blessing that way." Dr. Jeff Blackmer, vice-president of medical professionalism for the Canadian Medical Association, said the spike in the number of people registered to purchase medical cannabis could be a reflection of doctors becoming more comfortable with prescribing the drug, coupled with growing patient demand. And he agreed that while some people seek a prescription for authentic health reasons, others likely simply want it for its euphoric effects. "When I talk to doctors about this, there's no question people will say, 'Some of my patients I feel really would not be here asking for it if they did not have these medical conditions,' " he said from Ottawa. "But I also hear from colleagues that they do suspect some of the patients are there asking for the approval to use it recreationally," said Blackmer, adding there's no standard test "to tease that out." In the meantime, Blackmer said doctors are waiting to see if and when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government will legalize and regulate the sale of recreational pot. Goodhew is anxious for that day. "I'm supportive of the role that marijuana has in medicine. But I'm really tired of being the gatekeeper for it. And all my colleagues are," he said. "Not only are we the gatekeepers and have to fill out forms constantly for people with legitimate use, we're now getting inundated with people who want a prescription so they can get the good-quality stuff at a decent price from the licensed growers... (and) we're constantly having to turn people down. "So the day that it becomes legal will be a day when we're all going to breathe a sigh of relief." - --- MAP posted-by: Matt


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Throwback 2012 : Dara
Nicknamed "Fake Maknae" for her youthful looks, Sandara Park is up next in our End of Year (EOY): 2NE1 in 2012 retrospective series. Throughout last year, Dara showed us her sexy and sweet sides, while managing to remain her warmed-heart 4-D self. We also saw Dara become really comfortable in her own skin, both onstage and off. Despite the fact that 2NE1 only released one Japanese album in 2012, their "New Evolution" concert tour and Dara's extensive CF promotions were keys for her to become more aware of her unique strengths.
That Haircut
No Dara 2012 recap would be complete without discussing the hairstyle that shocked not just fans but the entire nation.
Dara is known as 2NE1's adventurous hairstyle chameleon, so by now, Blackjacks are rarely shocked by her crazy hairstyles. However, when the pictures above were released, Blackjacks around the world nearly had a meltdown. Although there were hints that she was going to do something with her hair, especially after her appearance at Cannes (her hair was swept off to the side), we could never have imagined that Dara would shave her head! We were so shocked and surprised at how dramatic and fierce she looked.
Because of her shocking transformation, she was the number 1 trending topic on numerous news search engines. In fact, her haircut created so much buzz that even Nate's header included a photo of her new look! After the initial shock wore off, and fans really got the chance to absorb the dramatic change, they (for the most part) accepted her new look.
Dara later revealed during an interview that: "When I was getting my head shaved, the feeling of sorrow just crept up and I started tearing… It was my first time getting my head shaved and I thought to myself that maybe this is how men who shave their heads to go off to the military feel."
Despite her fear, isn't her dedication amazing? She went ahead and jumped right into the opportunity. Now, six months later, it's clear that Dara made a wonderful decision: Her half-shaved look has now become iconic.
The Kiss that Drove Blackjacks Crazy
At every stop of 2NE1's New Evolution Tour, one lucky fan boy was chosen to take center stage during Dara's solo performance. As you can imagine, before every concert, fans would excitedly talk about who would be lucky enough to receive a kiss from Dara. Moreover, many female Blackjacks prayed that they would be chosen, just so that they could be close to Dara. Hey, a girl can wish, right? But sadly, only cute guys were picked throughout the tour.
Check out a fan cam of the sizzling performance below:
Considering how shy Dara is around strangers, it is a testament to her professionalism and love for Blackjacks that she overcame her trepidation to involve fans in her performances this year. Although she performed her solo song "Kiss" at 2NE1's 2011 Nolza concerts, for the New Evolution concerts, she added a new twist that breathed life and anticipation into their concert. Midway through her "Kiss" stage, Dara chose one lucky male fan to bring onto the stage and perform a sexy dance for them, she even kissed them on the cheek. This special treat for fanboys quickly became one of the highlights of the tour.
Dara's CFs with Etude House
Since 2010, 2NE1, and later Dara in her solo efforts, have been endorsing Etude House cosmetics through various promotional shoots, activities, and concerts. The brand has seen massive sales growth during this time. Although Dara's contract with the brand ended in 2013, she created fun, cute, and spunky CFs.
While Dara's "daring" side was revealed through her new haircut and concert performances, her Etude CFs in 2012 showcased her sweet side. While the partnership is ending in 2013, Dara was clearly the face of the brand in 2012.
Sweet Proposal
One of the first CFs to be released was called "Sweet Proposal." It promoted the Etude House Sweet Proposal Winter Collection. The CF featured Dara speaking in English and encouraging girls that the Etude House collection will make them look more beautiful! And of course, Dara looked gorgeous! The setting and atmosphere of the CF seemed romantic and cozy!
Skin Malgem
The second Etude CF was for Etude House's Skin Malgem. For the first time, Dara collaborated with new Etude endorsers SHINee, a popular boy band. The song they sang was extremely cute, especially with Dara dancing, making adorable expressions, and overall having a fun time.
Kiss Note
She also filmed the Kiss Note CF series with SHINee. The CFs centered on Dara, who had a notebook called the Kiss Note, based on the movie Death Note. If she wrote a name in the notebook using Etude's lipsticks, that person will want to kiss her. Dara did a wonderful job acting alongside SHINee, and it didn't hurt that she received so many kisses. We can still hear hearts flutter!
BB Cream
In celebration of the Summer Olympics, Etude released a new series of CFs for their BB Cream. The CFs featured Dara and SHINee competing in various events. The boys were a great choice because they all have a cute image and personality. Dara looked adorable in her pink business suit. She looked like a real Olympian when she walked down the track field!
Lash Perm 3-step Volume-cara
The last Etude House CF for 2012 was the Lash Perm. Dara and SHINee dressed up as dolls, sort of like Ken and Barbie. Dara pulled off the wide-eyed "doll" look beautifully; she really did look like a Barbie doll. Everyone's expressions, which varied depending on the situation, were adorable.
Dara's success with Etude was not just because she is beautiful. She managed to capture a youthful spirit that appealed to fans of all ages.
From me2day Queen to Twitter Princess
Dara, who is well known for actively interacting with fans through her me2day account, opened an official Twitter account (@krungy21) last year. She has since been using Twitter to reach out to her international fans. Her very first tweet was to her brother, who had revealed her account to the public, which she originally had intended to keep secret. She called him "stupid".
As soon as Blackjacks realized Dara was on Twitter, she received a flurry of welcomes. Fans also realized that her cute username: @krungy21 came from "KrungKrung," which was her nickname in the Philippines. KrungKrung means "crazy" in a cute and adorable way, which Dara definitely is!
Dara seems to have a knack for bringing out the silliness in people, and we've constantly been entertained by her interactions with other YG Family members and her friends! One of her funniest exchanges was captured on Twitter on September 19:
-The following tweets were made on Dara's Twitter account: "Twitter", "Wow. I'm a dummy", "Ooh-Eh. Wowie-Oh-Ooh-Eh-Oh-Yoohoo", "I love you", and "I am Ssandora Park".
-Seeing the string of bizarre tweets, Bom asked: "What are you doing?"
-Actor Jung Il Woo also commented: "Are you drunk?"
-Dara later saw what was going on and explained, "Ack! While I was getting my makeup done, the leader took my phone and played around with it. Oh, my stomach. Oh, my stomach. What is this"?
It seemed like CL "hacked" her account. Hahaha.
Dara's Warm Heart
Dara doodles on fans' SBS INKIGAYO passes
In celebration of 2NE1's first broadcast performance of "I Love You," Dara drew pictures of her signature palm tree hair and new half-shaved hair on the passes of Blackjacks who came to see the girls. How adorable is she? Later, Dara just drew palm tree hairs on the passes.
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Dara takes "part" in fan meet-up
When Dara got wind of a meet-up by members of her fan club "Oh!My Goddess" at a restaurant that specializes in steam chicken (her favorite food), she decided to show her gratitude to her fans. While she couldn't actually attend the event, she did the next best thing – she personally called the restaurant to pay for the get-together. How thoughtful can this girl get?
[OMG Party] had a gathering today with our OMG Daraling members! For the past couple of weeks, we've been telling Dara about our meeting so that she can spend time with us!! Or at least treat us to dinner, keke. We didn't expect anything from her, but just now, Dara called Yeolbong!!! She told the manager that she would pay for us!!! Dara treated us to dinner!!!! Today is a historic day!!!! HURRAY TO DARA!!!! WE LOVE DARA!!!!!
It's these small but touching gestures that add to her many lovable qualities. Especially considering how shy she is off-camera, it's amazing how she never seems to forget to show her love and gratitude to her fans.
Noona Dara
We all know that Dara has a special relationship with her brother, and in 2012, we got to see more of their closeness and how adorable Dara is as a sister. She became a "babo" for her brother, and we loved it.
Dara's apology for not being a "pretty older sister."
Fan girl Dara attended MBLAQ's concert in 2012. From her gift, we see the unique inscription. Explaining the meaning of the message, Thunder later revealed that Dara actually apologized to him for her "I Love You" haircut.
Moreover, in an episode of MBC Every1's "Idol Manager," Dara sent a letter to her brother. In the letter, Dara wrote a heartfelt message of love and support and also gave him some pocket money. She wrote, "I also want to be a pretty older sister, so I am sorry for getting a scary haircut."
The letter just warms our hearts, especially the line, "The effort that you put in now will definitely shine brightly one day like gold." What an incredible message of support to give a younger sibling.
Thunder and Dara's collaboration for 'First Look' Magazine Shoot
In an interview, Dara was asked to talk about the people who were important to her in the entertainment industry. Of course, she mentioned Thunder. She talked about how important it was for them to find strength in each other. She also said that having a strong relationship with her brother was key to overcoming difficult times.
Fangirling Noona
The most recent and probably cutest display of sisterly love was when Dara was caught acting like a fan girl while her brother performed with MBLAQ at the "SBS Gayo Daejun 2012." She even made headlines in Korea with her adorable reaction, which was caught on camera.
Dara in her interviews: cute, humorous and insightful.
Breaking out of her shell:
In the past, hearing Dara speak just a sentence or two in English was a rare treat for Blackjacks, but last year, Dara found the confidence to speak more frequently in English. Perhaps it was all the promotions for the "New Evolution" tour that led Dara to open up, but we finally got to hear her flaunt her cute Filipino-accented English.
From talking about her personal hobbies to expressing her love for her cat Dadoong, Dara showed a new side of herself to international fans, and we didn't need subtitles to understand her!
On a Stand-out moment:
"What has been a standout moment for you as a group so far?"
"Our standout moment would definitely be our concerts. It's always exciting and fun, and it makes us happy to be able to perform for our fans on stage. Our New Evolution tour is even more meaningful due to the fact that it's a global tour." (Fault Magazine)
On re-inventing herself:
"I think I keep going for different looks because, to be quite frank, I think I lack the charisma and individual charm that the other members have," confesses Dara, "I gain a lot more confidence as a performer when I go for more experimental styles." (Kyunghang via Naver)
On the BIGBANG member she is closest with:
"Seungri, he is like my talking teacher. He tells me how to talk in front of the camera and teaches me many things" (Ray Magazine)
On Dadoong
On 2NE1's way of dealing with disagreements:
"We coordinate really well with one another. But there are also times when you become headstrong when others don't support your opinions. When this happens, we'll do self-reflection. At last, after mutual understanding and exchanging our opinions, we'll coordinate on a conclusion that all of us agree on" (Oricon Style)
On what she would buy if she won the Lottery:
"Umm, A nice big house! A house with a wide garden and pool would be ideal" (Ray Magazine)
On her Personality:
"I'd say I'm passive and introverted. I'm so shy that people call me an alien. I'm completely different on stage and on screen in comparison to my normal self" (Ray Magazine)
On her Role in 2NE1:
"I'm in charge of all the members' daily schedule. It's not only 2NE1's official schedules, but I manage the personal work schedules of all the members also. I tell them, "Today, you have to do this at this time!" I think that my existence is like that of a mother to the other members" (JJ. Magazine)
On what she'd be if she was not in 2NE1:
"It'd be neat if I was an actress, acting. But I'm lazy (laugh) so as someone's wife" (Rudo Magazine)
On 2NE1's unique bond:
"What is the most important thing to maintain a good relationship between the members?"
"It's love. All this time, 2NE1 has been bound with our love and affection for each other. The members have a huge age difference between us, but there's really no unnie and dongsaeng role and treatment for us. Because it's like that, we live with each other without trouble, and it's so much better for everyone…." (First Look)
When we look at Dara now, we see a quietly confident woman, characteristics that perhaps didn't exist a few years ago. But this maturity has definitely not changed the Dara we so adore. She still has a smile that can light up a room, and her ability to make the people around (whether it be fellow members, family or us fans) feel special continues to make her charming, humble and lovable.
Let's look forward to 2013 because Dara will continue to surprise us, and not just with her hair!
Guess who will be featured on our next yearly recap? Be on the lookout to find out!
Sources: Etude Blog, Pokkadak, YGladies Gallery
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Friday July 4, 2014
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Can you believe that we got ourselves to the picturesque capitol of Bermuda today and the memory card on my camera decided it didn't want to work for me? When I didn't have a backup along to switch it out to? I swear…me and cameras this year. But that's not either here nor there, because I can just
steal represent other photographs that I've found of the area online.
Even though this country is incredibly expensive and we're trying to keep costs as low as possible, we'd hate ourselves if we only saw the small area of St. George where we're anchored. Luckily there's a visitor's center just a few hundred feet from the dingy dock, full of brochures and bus schedules. With the day passes ranking at $25, we started to wonder how even the locals can afford to live on this island, but we were still willing to pay the $4/person each way to get ourselves to Hamilton and back.
Stepping onto the empty bus at the very first stop along the line, we wound through the cute little towns and villages of Bermuda, picking up more and more people along the way and we passed gorgeous turquoise waters off to our side. The city of Hamilton must have been a major destination for anyone between the two towns since we let no one off the bus, but only kept taking on more people until every seat was full and the aisle was crowed with people grasping to handles hanging from the ceiling. Just as it felt like we could take on no one else without busting at the seams, we pulled into a populated metropolis that could be none other than Hamilton. As we were let off at the main bus terminal, we randomly wandered down whatever street was in front of us, taking in the upscale buildings and parks that lay on each side.
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The part of Hamilton we seemed to have found ourselves in was fairly upper class, mostly geared toward the tourists with offices sprinkled in between restaurants and bars. Walking to a dead end we turned toward the water, and followed that street until we heard our stomach start grumbling and realized we forgot to pack a lunch and would need to find a suitable place to eat. Or maybe I purposefully forgot to pack even as much as a granola bar, ensuring we'd have to go out to eat. This place must have a McDonald's right? It's now been four weeks since our last fix, and I wanted to make sure we got it while we were here.
Except, there was no McDonald's! What the?? That was almost the whole reason I came out to this side of the island. Fear not though, we still got our greasy food fix. Backtracking a little bit, and getting kind of lost in the process, we found the KFC we'd spotted after just getting off the bus, and rushed inside where Matt was able to pay $10 for a value meal, and I was just happy that the $5 kids meal was enough to fill me. Fiddling with my camera a little more and cursing at it for still not reading or formatting to the memory card, I vowed to still take photos to my camera's hard drive and pull them off later by connecting it to a USB. (Spoiler alert, it didn't work)
Since neither of us had made of plan or list of things to see that day, as we aimlessly wandered by the waterfront again we pulled out our guidebook that we'd picked up at the visitor's center. Matt thought that Fort Hamilton sounded cool, and since I wanted to see how they compared to all the ones we'd come across in St. George, I told him to lead the way. Which actually wasn't very clear on our map, and we may have gotten ourselves lost in a few residential areas before finding our way again. Beautiful homes on this island though. And all with blooming flowers that one just has to stop and sniff.
After working up quite a sweat in the heat of the day to make it to the top of the hill that leads to Fort Hamilton, we walked in to find that it was being set up for an event. Everywhere across the main lawn were round tables being spread with white tablecloths, and red and white decorations lining the perimeter. Of course, it's the 4th of July. We'd heard on the radio about dinner events being held here and there, this must have been one of them. And by the looks of it, it was going to be fancy. Our sweaty red faces did not fit in at all and we made beelines for the public restrooms to rinse them off.
Coming back into the blazing sun, Matt had found a long dark staircase that looked like it let to an underground tunnel, and we figured we could take rescue from the heat down there.
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It did help to cool us a few degrees, but most importantly, took the sun off our faces. Without a guide or any signs leading us, we blindly wandered through dim corridors until there was literally a light at the end of the tunnel. This fort has a mote as well, we had crossed a bridge over it while entering. But now it looks as if we had just found ourselves inside the moat, surrounded by incredibly tall stone walls in an area that had now been turned into a garden.
This is the point that I'm incredibly mad that I haven't been able to recover any photos from my camera's hard drive (Are they even there? My camera didn't stop me from shooting w/o a memory card), because this place was like something you'd see in the movies. Tall vines of ivy wound up the stone as they stretched for the sun, and exotic trees with head sized leafs and gnarly roots lined the dirt path as bright orange flowers bloomed on the tree across from you. It was like a scene from Tomb Raider. The late afternoon sun was transforming it into one of the most picturesque areas I've ever seen, and we could have spent the rest of the day in that one spot.
Doesn't quite show the best parts of it, but you can get the idea.
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Dragging ourselves topside once more after we walled the full circumference of the fort, we strolled the grounds a little longer as the 4th of July celebration continued to be assembled. We climbed the stairs for close up looks at the mega sized cannons, stared down at the view of the bay below, and even contemplated playing a game of horseshoes that had been set up for the party that evening. Following a different route out and admiring a few more gardens on the way, we decided to sneak one last look at the festivities being set up and wandered through the wide expanse now covered with fully set tables and awnings of red white and blue cloth. Admiring what the $75 ticket price could buy you, according to the radio announcement, while walking back out we saw the catering companies notebook sitting on a table with the front sheet stating 'David Clark's 75th Birthday Celebration'. Huh…?? This isn't a public event…but a private party? What the?! Who do you have to know to pull those kinds of strings? What kind of money do you have to have to pull off a celebration that's better than any wedding we've seen…for your 75th birthday? And most importantly…..can we come David? Please!!!
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Faced with the option of yet more walking around, we couldn't bare the thought. Getting back down the hill and into town, we popped into a grocery store, somewhat just to see if prices were any cheaper here (They weren't, it cost $5 for a 2 liter of Pepsi), but mostly to buy ourselves a cold pop so we could then bring them over to Queen Elizabeth Park and sit with them as we regained the ability to move our limbs. This is a very beautiful park, named after Queen Elizabeth after her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, formerly named Par-la-Ville, after Bermuda's first Postmaster's home.
Under a very large tree with orange blooms at the center of the park, we sat and sipped our ice cold Cokes and watched the businessmen pass us by in their work attire of Bermuda shorts, tall socks, and blazers. From restaurants just down the hill we could hear the World Cup being broadcast, patrons raising their bottles of beer in the air any time their team made a good play.
When I felt up to moving again, as Matt stayed on the bench and busied himself with our guidebook, I walked the grounds of the park and admired flowers, statues, and a very nice coy pond not too far from where we had been sitting. I'll say one thing for Bermuda. Other than the extremely high cost of living that we could never afford, even as tourists on holidays, this country has yet to disappoint. It is clean, the people are extremely friendly, and there are take your breath away sights everywhere you look. Maybe that total lack of wind and the need for a break from
drifting sailing was a blessing in disguise. If I found out later how amazing this place was, and that we missed it, I could never forgive myself.
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Our friend Stephanie, walking up to Elizabeth Park, last year.
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Wall to Wall Lindisfarne to Walltown CD Out Now!
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At long last the first CD, of the Wall to Wall series, "Wall to Wall..... Lindisfarne to Walltown", is released.
After many delays, the music, which in its incomplete state accompanied the exhibition series "Wall to Wall" through 2013 and early 2014, is finished and available to buy through the website shop, and will very shortly (a couple of weeks) be available from the usual download platforms, Amazon, itunes, cdbaby, spotify etc.
A BIG thank you to all who contributed, to all those who played, supplied tunes, recorded, encouraged and helped in so many different ways a project that was originally thought to be a straight forward but turned out to be anything but!
The experience gained thus far means that I have every confidence that the follow up CD "Wall to Wall Cowraik to Carlingford" featuring the Irish leg of this musical and artistic journey will be complete and released by April next.
Soundcloud tracks should be available for the usual limited time period, to facebook friends shortly, look forward to your feedback and hope you all will come to the launch party when the cycle is complete!!


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They faced 2 challenges when they got to the competition. The first was the "Main Challenge". Here is Team Superstars! just before entering the Main Challenge area.
They did research and much role playing to prepare for this event. All of the elements that were to be included in their skit we read to them by the judges before they began. They had to be rescuing an endangered species (the VHS tape), forming human props (a TV, VHS & DVD player), and incorporating a surprise superpower element at some point during their presentation. Watch the video below to see their performance:
Their second challenge was the "Instant Challenge". The kids are sworn to secrecy and are forbidden to share any details of any sort about the challenge they were given. We still have no idea what happened in there. They are all very tight lipped about that portion of the competition.
They did a great job with their Main Challenge skit. So great, in fact, that they won the prestigious Da Vinci/Renaissance award for their ingenuity and creativity.
Special thanks goes out to Kari for all the time she spent working with our boy. He had a blast imagining and acting for the first time. It was a fun ride. Go Team Superstars!!


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DENVER — Between the racist allegations being levelled at Calgary's Bill Peters and the charges of belligerence and bullying out of Toronto in the wake of Mike Babcock's firing, it's been a rough few days for the NHL coaching union.
In addition to the ugly revelations, there has also been a stampede of people on social media looking to paint the entire hockey culture with the same brushes being used on Babcock and Peters.
Oilers head coach Dave Tippett has been in hockey most of his life and, while he agrees the recent developments are unfortunate, he says they in no way reflect the values and beliefs of the majority of people in the game.
"I'm not going to comment on the stuff that's going on now, but I believe there is lots of respect in our game, with everybody involved in it," said Tippett. "That's been my thought ever since I was a young player."
Tippett says he has always tried to abide by one simple principle in his career, whether it was a coach or as a player:
"You treat people with respect. I don't know the details of what's going on (in Calgary), I guess it will all come out, but I'm a big believer in players want to be treated with respect, coaches want to be treated with respect."
Racist comments and actions happen in hockey, as they do in all walks of life, but when they do they become major stories in Canada, which might suggest they are somewhat rare occurrences taken very seriously by people in the sport.
"I don't think there's any room for racism in the world, not just hockey," said Tippett. "That's my view on it. I've been around the game a long time, I don't see the racism at all. There probably has been over time, but it's not something I've been privy too."
Avs coach Jared Bednar said he hasn't seen a culture of intolerance, either.
"It's going to play out, everyone is looking into it, the Calgary Flames especially, and that's their business," he said. "They'll figure out what the best course of action is from there. But I've never gone through anything related to something like that."
Oilers winger James Neal, who couldn't get out of Calgary fast enough, didn't want to revisit his time there, nor did he have anything further to offer on Peters.
"It's unfortunate what happened. It sucks. You never like to see anything like that. But, for me, I've moved on and I'm enjoying Edmonton so it's not my place to speak on that."
Nikita Zadorov thinks nothing of his role in perpetuating the hockey player stereotype.
Just three days after surgery to repair a broken jaw and caved in teeth after being hit in the face with a puck, the Colorado defenceman was back at practice wondering why he couldn't be in the lineup the next day.
"I could have played, but I was on injured reserve so I had to miss the whole week," he said. "But I really only had to miss three days. I had surgery on Friday and I skated full contact on Monday."
He talks about it like he's the Black Knight from the Monty Python sketch, like a 15-stitch cut, two metal plates and nine screws is barely a flesh wound.
"They might need to move my teeth when it's done healing, but I can still eat," he said. "It hurts to bite on hard food, but I can still eat and get my energy, so I can play."
He's been back for a few games now, with a modified chin guard, and says it definitely hurts during the inevitable collisions, but that's hockey.
"I'm a tall guy, but sometimes in the battle I'll catch an elbow in there. It sucks. But it's our job. I can't be bitching about it."
Bednar was asked about his supporting actor role in one of the better YouTube clips in AHL history, the one where Abbortsford Heat coach Jim Playfair, now an Oilers assistant, lost it on the referees one night.
"I remember the game and how it was going," laughed Bednar. "We kind of got called on a couple of questionable penalties. I think he had every right to be upset. I just think it was in the heat of the moment and Jim's a passionate coach. I was trying to keep him calm as much as possible, sometimes things just play out."
It played out all right. The stick-smashing display generated half a million views in three days.
"At the end of it when we picked up all the sticks, they were almost all broken in almost perfect length," said Bednar. "Nine pieces and you could have lined them all up and they were the exact same length.
"I'm sure after the fact, it was a little stressful for Jim, but looking back on it we can laugh. We were just trying to do everything we could to win. That's how we coached that team and that's why we had some success."
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Thu 7 May 2009
Goodbyes Approaching
The feeling on campus is steadily becoming more melancholic – we're becoming increasingly aware that the Class of 2009 is soon to depart, and with them the chances to enjoy their company before Mother Williams kicks them out after exacting as many gifts as possible, so as to begin many long and fruitful financial relationships. Yesterday, a senior looked at one of the alumni buttons that said '09, and suddenly realized how close she was to becoming an alumnus. Eeeek.
The most interesting pattern is how much my class is following the steps of those before us – I'm soon to lose friends to WEPO and other programs abroad, and while Skype is great, there's nothing like sitting across from someone at the Science Quad picnic table for a chat. The opportunities that I will miss next year are becoming clearer as the time slips away.
This weekend will be another busy one for the arts – I'm seeing at least two concerts and one play. The past week has seen a series of thesis presentations, most of which I've been too sleep-deprived to actually enjoy. I have about 15 things on my to-do list, but all I really want to do is sit and breathe.Print • Email
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Ken Thomas '93 says:
Will: my most sincere thanks for this as well. It brought back many vivid memories of those days at the end of my first year at Williams– and so many friendships, some among the deepest I've ever had, and so many moments of parting.
Not enough time to recount it all– but– as I left for Deep Springs (at the time: perhaps never to return): a "last embrace," in front of the door of West 202, whispered into my ear–
"Have a wonderful life."
(You may know the person who said that– but I'll defer on that name, for now…)
Again: with my sincere thanks and appreciation…
Ronit says:
Thanks Will.
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Those would be topiaries. Lots of topiaries. In fact, there are two deer and a heart - and that's not all! The one you can't really see because it's against the dark car is A ROOSTER! I think I would have arranged them so the heart was between the two deer - you know, like they found love amid the cut-out stars or something. I took this photo in a friend's neighborhood the other day. I guess it's better than lots of weeds in the yard.
That would be a giant hand throwing the "Live long and prosper" sign. I think what made it the most entertaining to me was that this was on the back of a gold minivan! This photo was taken this morning while I waited in the drive-through at Starbucks.
As I always say, "You can't make this stuff up."
(For the record, I'm focusing on watching my "language" now that I spend my days with my children. I used to use the S-word when uttering that phrase. I also wanted to entitle this post "WTF," but I'm working on that too. All I need is for Mitchell to ask what that means.)