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Saturday, August 30, 2014
I am a SLAVE are you?
The gist of the article is that you now must pay $2,350.00 to the U.S. government to renounce your citizenship.
Ok I get it that you should have to pay to join the USA (become a citizen) but since when do you have to pay to leave an organization, club or association? Typically you just tell them and leave right?
If you wanted to quit your job would you have to pay? No.
If you were a member of a social or dinner club would you have to pay to quit your membership? No.
If you were a member of a church would you pay to leave that church? No, but you must pay to leave the USA and renounce your membership. I could understand a small processing fee but really $2,350.00?
This begs the question: How much are the illegal aliens having to pay to come into the former USA, and get free health care, housing, education and food? It is all now backwards when we have to pay to not be a citizen and get paid to be a citizen.
Maybe this is telling us that it is not so good to be a citizen anymore. Will there come a day when you will not be permitted to renounce your citizenship? Will there come a day when you will not be able to leave the former USA with out permission? (On a side note: this day has come and past. You now can not leave the former USA if you owe taxes.)
Ask yourself if you are ready for the next loss of freedom? Comments are more than welcome.
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Over 110 hits on this post and not one comment? I guess everyone is resolved to the fact that they too are slaves?ReplyDelete
Yep. Nothing I can do about it: can't stop it, can't reverse, and there's really nowhere to go to escape it. No reason to get upset. Thus has it ever been.ReplyDelete
Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage;
Minds innocent and quiet take
That for an hermitage;
If I have freedom in my love
And in my soul am free,
Angels alone, that soar above,
Enjoy such liberty.Replies
I agree with you but I just hope i can mitigate the effects some. Thanks for the comments brother.Delete
After thinking about what you said, I would add that you can change where you are. It is hard, expensive, an uprooting experience that is for the lack of words scary to go through, but if you are not happy with where your are and how you live and the health and safety of your family then you are the only one that can change the road your are on.Delete
I think you know that Lori and I have had a time of it getting here, and staying here financially, but we trust that it is where God wants us to be and he will and has provided.
It is very, very difficult to step out of the comfortable box where most of us live day to day.
I am not saying we to complain about the way it is or even give it a second thought. All I am saying is that you and God are in Charge of your life.
I know easy for me to say eh?
My prayers are with you.
Thanks, Jim.Delete
The kicker for us, so far, is that we're not unhappy. Certainly not unhappy-enough to go from "idly dreaming" of living somewhere else to doing the heavy lifting.
But we're continuing that prayerful discernment of where He wants us to go and what He wants us to do. And we continue to pray for y'all.
We really appreciate your prayers. Thank you.
The $2,350.00 you speak of is actually an exiting tax, no different than any other tax US citizens are required to pay for other type situations....so nothing new here. There are administrative duties associated with this process that require paying Govt. employees, so who do you think should pay these charges, other US tax payers? The person wanting to renounce should pay their own way, and from reading your post I would think you would understand this process. Your views seem to fall more in line with an anarchist viewpoint than that of a freedom loving person. As far as the "slave" reference....as a US citizen living abroad, you are now a slave to two masters.Delete
Mark first let me say again that I am not in favor of renouncing my citizenship in the former USA. As a veteran, I still love the former USA it just does not like me!Delete
Mark I agree with you that I should pay my way. I am not an anarchist but I do think that all the other taxes I am already paying including income taxes on money I make in the former USA and here abroad would more than suffice the cost of renouncing a citizenship.They do not have federal tole booths at every bridge do they? Taxes are a total pool thing. I would think that the fees I am already paying to leave the country would suffice with a $110.00 / passport; the fuel taxes that I pay as a passenger in included my ticket (aviation fuel taxes are more than 50%, and that is trickled down to the passenger), baggage fees, sales taxes, taxes on the food I eat to and from the airport, taxes on car rental........... on and on and on! (they would come up with an inhale and exhale tax if they could monitor it for our carbon foot print! Who is going to administrate that tax? Why should I pay to have it administrated?)
My point is first of all is this is not a TAX issue. It is a freedom issue. (remember the delcaration of independence over taxes?) I am already paying too much taxes on everything else. I am almost afraid to mention any more taxes I may be paying as I may be wrong and give them an idea for a new tax!
This is a punishment FEE not a tax! Plain and simple, it is a punishment for getting out of the hamster wheel of taxation with out representation. This is not a fair share tax that I need to feel obligated to pay. How much are the illegal aliens today paying coming into the former USA? Are they paying their fair share?
Slave! Yes I am a slave, but just to the former USA hunting me down for every worthless penny. I pay a consumption tax here where I am now, but that is righteous from any point of view. So no I am not an anarchist but I tell you this........... I am working on cutting the chains that bind me to this slavery every day. Yes I understand the process and it seems to me that it should cost more to become a citizen the to renounce. I am not a subject of the former USA government. It sounds like you think all people should be? So yea Mark I get it. This is a punishment not a fee or a tax. It is simply a punishment from the communist marxists who need you and I to fuel their social agenda.
Jim Dorchak


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For this feature we head to the class where the only thing bars are good for is drinking in, Super Street Bike. The spotlight falling this time on L Plate Racing and the only female rider to compete regularly in the class, Rachel 'Rat' Pattison.
Rachel came up through the ranks of 9.90 Bike, and moved to Super Street Bike two seasons ago when she got fed up with slowing down to try and stay within the 9.90 index! Over the past two seasons she has constantly been evolving her bike to the point where she now holds the unofficial title of 'Quickest Bandit in Europe' with an 8.66/166 pass.
Thanks to Rat for taking the time to complete this feature for us, and for not plugging her company too much!
Eurodragster: Tell us a little about yourself away from the track?
Rat: I own and run a motorcycle training school in Swindon, Abbey Rider Training, yep, that's Abbey Rider Training, 01793 705905. I live in a new mobile home which according to my team mate Beany Boy (Paul Newman - Features Ed), makes me a posh pikey! Beer, fags, knitting, calligraphy, you know - the usual stuff! Did I mention Abbey Rider Training?
Eurodragster: When did you first go to a drag race?
Rat: About eight or ten years ago at the Bulldog Bash. First time at Pod was about 1997 I think, to watch the Thunderball.
Eurodragster: When did you first take part in a drag race?
Rat: In 1998 I took my old GS850 rat bike up the strip at the Bulldog. As I remember it just about made it to the end, and only just got me home too! In 1999 I took my brand new Bandit to the Bulldog and came third in the Japanese Lady class (that's the bike that's a Jap - not me)! In 2000 I went to the Bulldog, on the Bandit again, my sole intention this time was to win. Guess what - the trophy still has pride of place on my desk, at Abbey Rider Training (did I mention that)?
Rat: The same Bandit, only its been ever so slightly modified now...
Eurodragster: When did you acquire your current bike?
Rat: 2000
Eurodragster: Who built the bike originally?
Rat: Suzuki!
Eurodragster: What is the powerplant and who built it?
Rat: The engine is a standard Bandit engine which has been rebuilt with low-compression turbo pistons and heavy duty rods.
Eurodragster: Approximate BHP?
Rat: About 300bhp with the gas, about 240bhp without
Eurodragster: What drivetrain does the bike employ?
Rat: Standard Bandit five-speed box, completely unmodified!
Eurodragster: What is the bike's race weight?
Rat: Don't know, don't think the scales would take the weight of my bike, especially not with me on it!
Rat: Well first there was the turbo, with slightly lengthened swinging arm, then there was the gas, with even longer swinging arm and frame modification, then we wound up the turbo, then more gas - I think you get the picture. It went to visit Uncle Richard and Auntie Squirby last winter for a nice little overhaul, now it's even longer and lower with a lightweight body kit (deduct about 50lb from question 10!)
Eurodragster: Best elapsed time / terminal speed?
Rat: 8.66/166
Eurodragster: Who is your current crew?
Rat: Anyone who cares enough and Ady from PEST engineering in Gloucester.
Eurodragster: What plans do you have for the future?
Rat: To be the quickest Bandit in Europe - what? Oh yeah, so it is (sorry Kev)! OK, the quickest Bandit in the world would be nice but I think Brock is a little way ahead of me yet. I'd also like to be the quickest woman in Super Street in this country. Does anyone know what I need to beat (I think the 8.66 gives you that one Rat - Features Ed)? The quickest woman on the planet is tempting but I think Scary and Helen are ever so slightly ahead of the game for that one. Also, you need slicks and bars for that, and we all know what bars are for don't we boys and girls?
Rat: 8.66 - quickest Bandit in Europe (allegedly). Oh yeah - and not falling off the back when Richard adjusted my clutch setting for the launch - nice one Rich!
Eurodragster: What is your favourite story from the pits?
Rat: I dunno, I can never remember what happens in the pits (pass me a WKD or two)!
Eurodragster: What do like most about the sport?
Rat: People, pure and simple. Never would you get such a friendly and helpful bunch of people all in the same place at the same time.
Eurodragster: If you could award a medal to someone in Drag Racing, who would it be and why?
Rat: Scary Jane Head. 8.0, 7.5, 7.0, now that's what I call getting to grips with it - good girl (shame about the bars - tee hee)!
Eurodragster: Any people you would like to thank?
Rat: Richard, Squirby, Ivan, Maria (and the kids of course), Andy, Beany Boy, Grumps and everyone who has helped me for the last three years (too many to list). Ady, Roy, Mark and PEST Engineering in advance for the help they are going to give me this season.
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Not-So-Sweet Reflections on a Valentine's Day Retail Experience
It was a sad day for many Chicago candy lovers last month when the news broke that the city's 228 Fannie May candy retail stores — and the plant where the candy is made — would be closing their doors. And it was an even bleaker day, of course, for the hundreds of manufacturing and retail employees who are losing their jobs as a result. Ironically, according to news reports, all of the stores are to be shuttered by Feb. 15, the day after that sweetest of candy holidays, Valentine's Day.
At the risk of ragging on a retailer when it's down and out, I'd like to share an unfortunate experience I had as a Fannie May store patron. My tale goes back to slightly more than a decade ago when I breezed complacently into my neighborhood Fannie May shop shortly before Valentine's Day with the goal of purchasing my husband's favorite sweet treat. The woman behind the counter informed me that the truffles I wanted were sold out, and, in the future, I really ought to plan on shopping earlier. The out-of-stock situation was understandable. And the clerk was right, too. I should have shopped earlier. Nonetheless, the reprimand was unwelcome!
Honestly, I never made it a point to consciously boycott Fannie May after that experience. But let's just say that as years passed and alternative retail venues presented themselves, I opted more and more frequently to make my candy purchases at retailers other than Fannie May. Perhaps it's a teeny bit mean-spirited of me to share this story at this low point in Fannie May's illustrious retail history. After all, it was just that one store clerk. But I can't help but see the experience as an object lesson of sorts — of the dangers of complacency.
I'm not sure what went wrong for Fannie May. It seems to me, though, that other retailers have been doing a better job of keeping it current with more updated assortments and gift items with more panache and pizzazz — often at better values and in more contemporary retail settings. There are no sure things for retailers. The confectionery retailers that prosper, though, will be those who make it a point to figure out what consumers want by staying abreast of lifestyle and demographic trends. They'll make it easy to shop and deliver sweet solutions to gift-giving needs — even for the last-minute shoppers among us.
The good news for the many Fannie May devotees out there is that the brand has been acquired by Alpine Confections. The company's co-founders, David L. Taiclet and Taz Murray, have said that they plan to treat Fannie May as a flagship brand. Who knows? Perhaps some day we'll even see a return of a revitalized Fannie May retail organization.
Confectioner's Category Handbook
We've tweaked the format of our Category Handbook issue in response to input from our readers. In addition to a new design courtesy of our graphic designer, Josh Majka, you'll find more info graphics in the issue.
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Enlarged Pores
Enlarged pores can be one of the most tricky skin related problems to treat, and most people who feel they have tried everything, end up using products or treatments that end up making the problem far worse.
While the size of our pores is largely determined by hereditary factors, some pores on our faces tend to be larger than others due of the size of the hair follicle and oil gland. Barely visible on those prone to drier skin, individuals with oily, thicker skin tend to have larger looking, more noticeable pores. Sun damage is another cause. As we age, one of the ways sun damage affects the skin is through the enlargement of the pores.
There are many factors that worsen the problem, including poor exfoliation, sun damage, ageing and poor hygiene as dirt, oil and dead skin cells can build up making pores look bigger.
Using alcohol based products may make pores look temporarily smaller, however in the long term this will actually encourage oil glands to over-produce oil, leading to an increase in the size of pores. So what do you do?
Recommended treatments for Enlarged Pores:
Here at The Cooden Medical Group we offer a number of treatments that can reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, all of which can be tailored to your problem and requirements:
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Create and promote branded videos, host live events and webinars, and more.
Host virtual town halls, onboard and train employees, collaborate efficiently.
Build a site and generate income from purchases, subscriptions, and courses.
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As front-end developers, we are tasked with building the front end of a Web site or application — in other words, we are building the user's end of an interface. This is why it is crucial that we ensure that the front-end foundations that we build are as inclusive of and accessible to as many users as possible. To do that, we must build with accessibility in mind from the get-go. This, in turn, means that the way we approach writing HTML, CSS, SVG and JavaScript *might* need to change as we take into consideration many factors that affect how (in)accessible our UIs are.
This talk is a practical one, chock-full of tips for creating more accessible front-end foundations. If writing HTML, CSS, SVG and JavaScript is part of your job, then this talk is for you.
In this session — a series of macro case studies from real client projects — Sara shares some frustrations, many lessons learned, and a lot of practical tips and tricks for building accessible front-end foundations that you can take and apply in your own projects right away.


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Our virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) can provide strategic and technical advice, design and analysis. The objective of HITCare's vCIO is to identify business problems and solve them with technology solutions. Our vCIO is technically savvy on product placement and solutions equally skilled in understanding business issues. We are your advocate who watches for trends in service issues that affect the productivity of your business. We offer solutions and business cases specifically prepared and presented to the C-suite, which may contain return on investment (ROI) analyses, and competitive advantages that new technology can provide. Our experienced vCIO is ready to attend regularly scheduled meetings to discuss service performance statistics and review future initiatives, projects and budget requirements. We can also advise on HIT investments, cybersecurity, managed service provider purchasing, hardware, software, staffing, risk and communications services.
HITCare maintains direct relationships with dozens of hardware and software manufacturers, ISPs and Telecommunications vendors, effectively communicating with them on behalf of our customers on support, research, design, upgrade and project issues
We can supply regular reports showing actual licenses consumed of specific applications, compared to the number of installations of that application. This allows us to stay within compliance of their vendor software licensing agreements.
We centralize the purchasing of IT equipment allowing for a process track and add equipment into your Fixed Assets Register, and to the Configuration Management Database. Our approach ensures accurate records are kept for each location, specifications and usage of all equipment. We plan and manage the optimal functioning lifespan of IT assets, and plan for their upgrade, retirement and/or replacement in an ongoing fashion.
HITCare follows industry standard IT Project Management methodologies and uses a web-based project-management tool developed by Trello and Basecamp to communicate and track all project resources, task assignments, expectations, including milestone management, file sharing, scheduling and correspondence.
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Our Vision
Theater Company of Lafayette was established in 1996 (as Lafayette Community Players) to produce high quality theater productions and to broaden public appreciation and understanding of live theater.
It is the formal policy of TCL to foster an atmosphere of tolerance, and we therefore encourage participation from all walks of life. This means that we DO NOT discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.
Our Community
There are many people who have been involved with TCL over the years. Men and women, children and seniors, and people with a wide range of skills and abilities have all given their time and energy to make TCL a success. Without the help of our dedicated community, we simply could not exist.
Board Of Directors
Don Thumim: Board Member – Chairperson/Webmaster
Heather Frost: Board Member – At-large
Munam Goodwyn: Board Member – Fund-raising/PR
Madge Montgomery: Board Member – Artistic Director (Email Madge)
Chris Pash: Board Member – Set Design/Secretary
Tom Priestley: Board Member – Technical Manager
Hannah Richards: Board Member – Public Relations Director (Email Hannah)
Fast Facts
- We are an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
- We are incorporated as a nonprofit group in the State of Colorado.
- Indoor performances are at the historic Mary Miller Theater.
- The theater holds approximately 75 people.
- We operate in the theater by agreement with the City Of Lafayette.
- TCL generally has 3-4 "main stage" productions each season (Jan-Dec).
- Over 1,200 people come to see our shows each season.
- We receive 100% of our help from volunteers (no paid staff).
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Your photos taken in Alberta and British Columbia could be prize-worthy!
Ever since we launched Experience the Mountain Parks in 2006, we've hosted an annual Reader Photo Contest in that magazine. And as our family of Experience Travel Guides has grown, we've expanded our contests to include Selfie Contests, Reader Surveys, a Trivia Quiz and even a Honeymoon Contest!
If you win one of our contests, you get more than just bragging rights. Our sponsors have donated some incredible prize packages. These are prizes you'll never forget, including amazing vacation packages. These words from a recent winner warmed our hearts: "I am absolutely speechless and nearly in tears. I'm just at work but will write a lengthier email when I have a chance. I don't have any words to express how thankful I am to all of you. Thank you so much!"
We are currently running several photos contests, including the Cowboy Trails Photo Contest that ends November 24. Check them all out on our Contest Page at https://www.experiencetravelguides.com/contests
Whether you've taken a photo of the stunning mountain scenery, a dinosaur replica, or an authentic western scene, we have a contest for you. Be sure to check our contest page to see our current contests, prize packages, and entry deadlines.


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This week on Thursday quests, we will catch some fireflies in Farmville 2 Firefly Fancy Quests. And in exchange for a our help we will be receiving baby bottles for every stage that we completed. The limited edition crop Spaghetti Squash will be the main focus on this Farmville 2 Quests and also we will need to craft a Baby Sheep Formula.
This maybe released August 21 and we already have here what would be the complete list of tasks that the quest will be asking. Since this post was written before the day of release, there still a chance it maybe change but rest assured that together with our community and your help we will update it immediately.
Firefly Fancy Quests 1: Farmville 2 Looking for Lightning Bugs
- Water 25 Spaghetti Squash to attract some fireflies.
- Feed 3 Adult Chicken. They can help us look!
- Perform 10 helpful actions on Neighbor farms to check for fireflies.
65 xp, 40 coins 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 2: Farmville 2 Trading Places
- Collect 5 Ladybug Nectar to attract those Ladybugs!
- Fertilize 25 Ginger to give the Ladybugs a home.
- Gather 4 Prized Broccoli. Ladybugs like vegetables!
100 xp, 80 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 3: Farmville 2 Glowing back to your roots.
- Gather 30 Power to recharge the fireflies!
- Harvest 50 Carrot to help give fireflies their orange glow!
- Earn 100 country Fair Points to show off fireflies at the fair!
135 xp, 100 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 4: Farmville 2 When Life gives you Aphids
- Collect 5 Lemon Spray.
- Prune 3 Lemon Tree.
- Fertilize 4 Heirloom Lemon Tree.
170 xp, 150 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 5: Farmville 2 Fuzzy Friends and Fireflies
- Tend your Rabbit Warren 2 times.
- Feed 2 Adult Sheep to get them ready to be introduced to the fireflies.
- Raise 1 Baby Rabbit to an adult!
205 xp, 225 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 6: Farmville 2 Glowing Greetings
- Feed 6 Adult Goat to get out the pre-firefly jitters.
- Harvest 50 Blackberry for the goats.
- Make 1 Baby Sheep Formula for the little sheep to stay awake and meet the fireflies!
240 xp, 300 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 7: Farmville 2 Creature Comforts
- Collect 5 Firefly Nectar.
- Fertilize 25 Spaghetti Squash.
- Get to Yellow Crop Mastery with Spaghetti Squash.
250 xp, 350 coins, 1 baby Bottle
Firefly Fancy Quests 8: Farmville 2 Baaaad Feelings
- Tend your Sheep Shack 2 times.
- Harvest 40 Eggplant to give to the sheep.
- Feed 2 Nursery Raised Sheep.
400 xp, 500 coins, 1 Baby Bottle
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The boiler can be divided into soft coal boiler, high sulfur coal boiler, liquid fuel boiler, coal fired boiler and fire tube boiler by the fuel. Both water-fire tube boiler and horizontal fire tube boiler belong to the fire tube boiler. The horizontal fire tube boiler is designed according to the former boiler, two returns tube of which is altered into single return tube. And the previous braced tablet is changed into arched tube plate with no braced plate stress. For this reason, the inspection and maintenance space as well steam and water separation space are obviously increasing. American CB, Fulton, Cochran are represent famous brands of fire tube boiler in the worldwide. The overwhelming majority boiler manufactures in China focus on producing fire tube boiler.
The exhaust gas which is produced after fuel burst following through fire box or fire tube heat the fire box or water and steam mixture, which is called fire tube boiler. And the fire tube boiler is also called shell boiler. A little cylinder, pipe (what is called fire tube), other shell body (what is called boiler furnace) compose of the basic structure of the big cylinder in the fire tube boiler. The interlayer which is formed by fire tube and big cylinder fills water, the fire tube and the boiler furnace containing flame and exhaust gas as burst chamber and funnel.
The advantages of fire tube boiler are following. It has big volume, strong heat storage capacity and simple structure, installation and operation. But the fire tube boiler has weak evaporation intensity low vapor pressure. The working conditions are bad because the boiler shell and internal components are heat up directly. Besides, the strength of boiler shell is weakened because of trapping and large storage. The vapor heating surface which lies out in the cylinder is called shell boiler or fire tube boiler.
The use and maintenance cost analysis of the fire tube boiler will be introduced in detail in the following. First, the fire tube boiler is not sensitive to the water quality. Conventional resin softening is pretty god without chemical medicine. Second, the structure of the fire tube boiler is reliable, and the operation and maintenance are convenient with long life. It has not booster hidden danger. Third, the boiler manufactures in China almost produce the fire tube boiler, the burners of which are Europe and America famous brands in common. And the purchase of fittings is convenient and fast, just because of this, the user cannot be strict by the fire tube manufactures.
The customers of fire tube boiler are very broad, for example, mining, enterprises, hotels, schools, government, public constructions, hospitals and all kinds of invest environment and situation. Both five-star hotels (Shangri-La, Sheraton, and Hilton) and Multinational Corporation (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) also use the fire tube boiler.
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Weekly Assignment
We finished up the Solitude assignment this week. Solitude can be a difficult thing to convey. There were a lot of posts that just touched at the edge of it, but our favourites were ones that really brought the idea of solitude to mind.
Our winner this week was duna's "dunescape". The footsteps indicate that someone was there, but now they're gone, and the way the tree has been avoided further emphasises that idea of solitude.
Our first runner up was evader's self portrait. He explained what solitude was to him: "Solitude for me is sneaking out in the middle of the night in the rain after my wife and kids are in bed asleep to enjoy one of the Cuban's brought back from a recent trip to Varadero." And this photo clearly shows exactly what he described solitude to be. The lighting in this is quite creative as well, and the image really stands out.
And last but not least was homnibus' picture of a little girl alone at a table. The solitude is really emphasised with the girl looking out of the frame and the lack of people around her. It makes you wonder why she's sitting alone, why there's nobody else around, and what the story is.
In many places around the world, this weekend is Mother's Day, and to celebrate, our current assignment is Mothers. Whether it's a portrait of your own mother, an image of a mother and child, or something that brings back a memory of your mother, we want to see how you can interpret this assignment. As always, a quick reminder of the rules. First, your Photo must have been taken between 27 April – 11 May 2011. Second, your post must include the word "Mothers" and the date the photo was taken. Finally, your EXIF should be intact, and it's useful if you can include some of the main points such as camera, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.
Next week we will be starting our Fathers assignment. Let's not forget our dads and what they mean to us. The same sort of ideas apply to the fathers assignment. Whether it's a photo of your own dad, a picture of a father interacting with his child or something that brings back memories of your father, we want you to come share with us. The assignment will be posted in the Assignments forum on 11 May, but you can start shooting now. Good luck everyone!
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Here's how Odem has made its transition from a passing team to a running team
ODEM — Two years after being led by the area's best passing quarterback and an All-South Texas Most Valuable Player, Odem's varsity football team has found itself in the hands of first-year quarterback Tevin Moreno.
Tevin, a senior, was a linebacker and safety for the Owls, and one of its best.
"He's always been our best linebacker or our best safety, but he's never played quarterback," Odem coach Armando Huerta said. "Tevin won the position in the off-season with his work ethic and character."
After going without a quarterback for some time, Huerta said he knew he needed a key player to lead the team and he looked toward his team captains.
"You aren't going to find a harder working kid than Tevin or our other team captains River Sorrells and Matthew Ramirez," Huerta said. "These are the leaders that our kids believe in because they've seen them go to battle and win."
Not yet accustomed to the position, playing as quarterback has served as a challenge to Moreno. He has met the challenge as he's rushed for more than 800 yards and the Owls are 5-0 to start the season.
"Being mostly in charge of the offense and making sure everything is alright is a lot of work and I was really nervous for my first game," Moreno said. "It's been challenging, but I'm having fun."
More:Corpus Christi area high school football stat leaders
Moreno's move also highlights how the team has progressed on offense this season and after Michael Everett's graduation after the 2016 season.
"We started last year very slow on offense because we weren't used to moving people on the offensive line," Huerta said. "We were used to passing and blocking people."
This year Odem has all the pieces of its team where it wants them, Huerta said.
"Fast forward to this season, it's like night and day when you compare the teams," said Huerta. "We have some big strong offensive linemen."
Although the team is getting used to it's new offensive plays, it rallies behind its quarterback.
"Now instead of relying on our receivers like in past season, we're relying on our offensive line," senior River Sorrells said. "Now we do more running and only pass when we have to."
More:A nationwide look at some legendary high school football coaching matchups
Senior Matthew Ramirez said Moreno has boosted the team's chemistry in his time as quarterback.
"Going from linebacker to quarterback is a big change that you really don't see often at all," Ramirez said. "But he's making it work. He's a play-maker and a team leader. We as a team have a lot of chemistry now."
Huerta said he believes the leadership from the team's senior captains, including Moreno, is the key to its chemistry.
"The chemistry we have as a team is so much better than in previous years, and it's shown in our games and our practices," Huerta said. "They believe in each other, they push each other and they help each other, and that's really been the key difference this year."


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MILWAUKEE — The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin sent a letter to state and local officials urging public responses to the increasing incidents of harassment, discrimination, and attacks on Asian-Americans in Wisconsin and around the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In two weeks alone, there were over 1,100 reports of bias-based attacks on Asians in America.
Along with six other ACLU affiliates across the country, the ACLU of Wisconsin is calling on state and local elected officials to publicly denounce attacks against Asian-American communities, and the scapegoating of Chinese community members in particular, and state that Asians are an integral part of our communities.
The sharp rise in anti-Asian bigotry in the wake of the pandemic has been acutely felt in Wisconsin, where accounts of various forms of harassment have sown widespread fear and uncertainty within the Asian-American community. A Chinese-Japanese restaurant in Milwaukee temporarily shut down after employees there encountered racist attacks. In Marathon County, home to a large and vibrant Asian-American community, people have faced verbal harassment and intimidation, with reports of individuals even being intentionally coughed on by other residents.
The comments below are from the following:
Chris Ott, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin: "The racist vitriol being stoked by President Trump and others who are seeking to falsely blame Asians for COVID-19 must be forcefully disavowed by our public officials. The deliberate scapegoating and hate-mongering we're seeing right now has no place in our state. Our leaders have a duty to ensure Wisconsinites of all backgrounds — including Asian-American people — feel welcome and protected from hate and discrimination."
Manar Waheed, senior legislative counsel at the ACLU: "No amount of fear justifies the prejudice, discrimination, and attacks against Asians that we are seeing today. Racist scapegoating has a long and ugly history that has impacted countless communities of color. It is critical that Asian people feel safe, especially in these extraordinary times, so we have to make sure local officials are making clear that any anti-Asian sentiment is un-American."
The ACLU in its letter is urging local elected officials to release a public statement denouncing the spread of xenophobia and racism against Asian-American community members and the misinformation driving them.
A copy of the letter along with this release can be found here: https://www.aclu-wi.org/en/


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How It All Started
We always remember the time we learned how to ride a bike. This was in the 1970's for me.
Circumstances took me away from the bike until my late teenage years when I decided to become more fit. Back then, it was not as widespread as it is today.
You either rode a bike in a neighborhood, or you were one of those 'strange people' on a highway riding 'somewhere.'
I became proficient at riding and developed an attraction to it.
I spent my spare time riding 'somewhere' throughout the college and post college years. I became a racer and raced for many years having mixed results which lasted throughout my 40's.
One particular incident occurred in a small town near where I was working, at the time. Through no act of malice, a driver ended the lives of two riders nearby on a lightly traveled road.
This was before the widespread use of cell phones and their later data abilities.
The first thing you should do is check your mirrors.
My thought was 'if you get into a car, the first thing you should do is check your mirrors.' Why should a cyclist be any different?
If I can't trust a person who has no ill intentions, and I'm trusting them to pay attention, should I not be as well concerned?'
At the time, I was riding by myself, and had no vanity about appearance. Wearing a mirror actually allowed me to trust drivers.
For 13 years, I had a basic idea what the drivers were doing behind me. Sound was mostly what was relied upon if there was an impending incident, but, what if there was a loud headwind or multiple distractions?
With a mirror, I began to be able to characterize drivers' actions behind me. For the most part, it was a positive experience.
Today, I wouldn't think to ride without a mirror.
Fifteen years later, I wouldn't think to ride without a mirror because of drivers' distractions and frustrations.
The same thing applies from years ago, a quick glance lets me know if I have to be ready for a distracted or frustrated driver.
Also, a vehicle respecting my space allows me to maintain my space. When possible, I give those drivers an extra amount of cooperation when they are being considerate.


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University of Arizona Alumni Association
I was asked by the Alumni Association to create a "Sugar Skull Wilbur." Originally designed for the All Souls Procession, the design was eventually used for the Fiesta Bowl t-shirt design for the group. I designed the Wilbur illustration, and the association developed the t-shirt design, and also used the graphic for various marketing materials for the Fiesta Bowl.
Projects Include:
- Wilbur Illustration


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Though North American and Asian skaters were firm challengers in figure skating, hosts Russia regained their domination in the discipline at the Winter Olympics, winning three golds, a silver and a bronze to top the final rankings.
Suffering a major setback at the 2010 Vancouver Games, Russians made a strong comeback at home. After they skated to victory in the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event, Tatiana Volosozhar-Maxim Trankov picked up the gold in the pairs while Ksenia Stolbova-Fedor Klimov added a silver, reports Xinhua.
Adelina Sotnikova made history when she earned the first Olympic gold in women's figure skating for Russia, beating defending champion Kim Yuna of South Korea. Young Elena Llinykh-Nikita Katsalapov took a bronze in ice dancing.
Powerhouse Russia had sent figure skating prodigies onto the top step of the podium at every Olympics since 1960 before they only pocketed a silver through Evgeni Plushenko and a bronze from Oksana Domnina-Maxim Shabalin in Vancouver.
The North Americans also showed their depth as Canada clinched three silvers in ice dance, men's and the team event and the United States beat neighbours Canada to claim the ice dance gold.
However, Asian performance was not as good as Vancouver. Except Kim's silver in the ladies, Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan became the first Japanese to win the gold in men's figure skating and Denis Ten of Kazakhstan picked up the bronze.
Russia gave themselves their first gold here when they triumphed in the team event with strong performances in every phase of the competition led by 2006 Olympic champion Plushenko. Canada took the silver and the United States earned bronze.
"We feel like it's very drama-filled from start to finish. It's a great first Olympic team event and something that will go down in history," ice dance champion Charlie White of the United States said.
Volosozhar-Trankov brought pairs skating gold back to Russia as the pair made 236.86 points overall. Compatriots Tolbova-Klimov put out the cleanest performance moving up from third in the short programme to second with a total of 218.68 points. Aliona Savchenko-Robin Szolkowy of Germany had to settle for the bronze, like they did in 2010.
"Today was a big day for all of Russia. We already have gold in the team event but this is the realisation of the goal and the dream of our lives," Trankov said.
In men's competition, 19-year-old Hanyu was the second youngest Olympic men's champion. Dick Button of the United States was the youngest when he won the title aged 18 at 1948 St. Moritz Games.
Plushenko withdrew during the short programme because of back injury.
"He has been to four Olympics and has won four Olympic medals and that speaks volumes about his career. He's still a king in his country," said two-time Olympian Jeremy Abbott of the United States.
Sotnikova brought a perfect end for Russia and also crushed the 23-year-old Kim's dream of becoming the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic figure skating titles in 26 years. Three-time Olympian Carolina Kostner of Italy also announced her retirement after bringing her country a bronze with a personal best free skating Thursday.


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All the boats pictured on this site were designed by Westlawn alumni.
Click here to see a gallery of alumni designs.
Westlawn alumni are prominent in
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Contact: Caroline Chetelat, (410) 956-1050, x22
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Upgraded Westlawn Website Launched!
July 13, 2004, Edgewater, MD: The Westlawn
Institute of Marine Technology is pleased to announce the launch of its upgraded
website: www.westlawn.edu.
Westlawn.org provides a central source for prospective students, faculty,
enrolled students and employers, states Dave Gerr, Director of Westlawn, The
website makes it convenient to learn about Westlawns courses in yachts and
small craft through its independent distance-learning program. The website also
serves to connect, better than ever, the Institute, creating a virtual campus.
Highlights of www.westlawn.edu are:
each other directly
The mission of Westlawn is
to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to build a
successful career in yacht and small craft design, and second, to support
continued growth of the recreational marine industry through the development of
various courses and programs to promote and provide educational opportunities
for those working and those intending to work within the marine industry.
Although the school focuses on the computer-aided design process, it is also
committed to ensuring that students gain solid traditional skills. Westlawn.edu
launches the Institute even further into the future of yacht design.
The new forum is open
to all current students and to all graduates of either the full Yacht Design
Program or of Yacht Design Lite. If
youre a graduate, email [email protected] to
create your log on account. If youre an active student and havent received
your log-on information email [email protected].
Founded in 1930, the Westlawn Institute of
Marine Technology is the only nationally accredited and state certified
distance-learning school of small-craft design in the United States. As the
not-for-profit educational affiliate of the American Boat and Yacht Council,
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Mind Matters: These five Ds will lead you to success
Have you ever wondered why some people "make a living," while others create the life of their dreams? What is different?
Could it be the "silver spoon" in their mouths or sheer determination? Either way, our personal belief or bias will determine how we perceive and what we achieve in life. But what if this belief also affects our health?
I have had the privilege of interviewing some amazing individuals who have inspired me to believe I can achieve the life of my Dreams.
Through Determination, Drive and the ability to deal with Disappointments, I too can make a Difference… but how?
Many times, when we look at successful people, we might discount their success by saying, "their parents helped," or "they got lucky." And perhaps that is true, but many billionaires found passion in their poverty.
Oprah Winfrey, J.K. Rowling, and Ralph Lauren are but a few well-known powerful influencers who started from nothing. I am sure if you Google "billionaires who came from nothing," you would be surprised at how many experienced poverty and tragic childhoods.
I know many beautiful people who came from refugee camps, dysfunctional homes, foreign lands, addictions or abuse, and they have created amazing lives. Their desire to get out of their horrific situation was greater than their fear of failure.
I have seen consistent attributes that I like to call, "The 5 Ds For Success."
These amazing people are open to Dream big and have laser-focused Determination. Their Drive helped them achieve success and see the purpose in Disappointments. And they used their journey to make a Difference with others.
And now for my disclaimer… Reading this article might not make you a billionaire but perhaps it will enhance the way you view the power within to create your "lucky break."
As I contemplated these qualities, it occurred to me that we could also use the 5 Ds for our health; our mind, body and spirit….
We take who we are into everything we do. Who shows up at school or work? Who builds our relationships? Who is responsible for our physical body, our emotional and spiritual wellbeing? Who can make this world a better place? Interestingly enough… You (and Me)!
Jack LaLanne said: "Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom."
There are many factors that impact our health. Our nutrition, exercise patterns and the way we deal with stress, to name a few. But let me focus on one important factor that often gets overlooked.
A 2003 Journal of the National Medical Association paper states: "In 1981, a landmark study reviewing the charts of Kaiser-Permanente patients concluded that 60-90 percent of physician visits reflect emotional distress and somatization." (Somatization is defined in dictionary.com as: the production of recurrent and multiple medical symptoms with no discernible organic cause.)
Lee Cowden, MD, eloquently stated on my show, "it is a lot cheaper to heal the body when we first deal with the emotional and spiritual traumas within us." Countless other practitioners have stated that they believe 95 percent of all illness is caused by an emotional incident.
Can our lack of awareness on how to deal with perceived negative life events, or perhaps our unwillingness to do so, be keeping us from living truly abundant lives?
If this is true, then why do we re-live, neglect, diminish, belittle or ignore past hurts?
It is time to use everything we have within us, including the 5 Ds, to truly be successful. Not just financially but also physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Please consider "taking out your 'Soul Shovel' and dig, dig, dig, until there is only truth."
Here are some ideas to get you started.
Dream: To quote loosely from an Indian proverb — A healthy person has a thousand Dreams. A sick person has only one.Many people forget to dream about optimal health. They forget to ask, "what kind of health do I want and what am I willing to do to achieve it?" Are you being told that you will always be sick? If so, I suggest learning about nutritional excellence and a Whole Food Plant-Based diet. What if there was a better, different way to health?
Action: Declare the health you want and research Joel Fuhrman, MD, and alternative ways to heal.
Determination: "Determination is the wake-up call to the human will." Anthony Robbin
Willpower alone might not get you the health you want. There are so many examples of centenarians who are living healthy lives. Find "determination" before being diagnosed from a disease.
Action: Research "centenarians Loma Linda" and be open to learn their secrets.
Drive: "Drive slow and enjoy the scenery - drive fast and join the scenery." Douglas Horton
We may have ignored our past hurts but once we become aware, it could take time to reconcile each pain. Willingness to look at the past with curiosity and compassion might require a strong "emotional" bank account. It is time to build your "selfcare" account, in a loving way.
Action: Exercise, nature, yoga, journaling, art, dancing… Have fun discovering what fills your emotional account.
Disappointment: "Disappointments are to the soul what a thunderstorm is to the air." Friedrich Schiller
There may be people in our past who have hurt us "beyond repair." How we perceive the pain will make a difference in how long the pain will remain within us. Identify the pain. Replace "Why did this happen To me?" with "How did this happen For me?"
Action: Go to the 100 percent Responsibility page at WhenYouNeedaFriend.com and answer the four questions for each disappointment encountered. (Write them down.)
Difference: "It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." Tom Brokaw
The fourth question in taking 100 percent Responsibility is "How can I use my experience to help someone else?" By sharing how you embraced and successfully got through past hurts, it could help someone just going through what you went through. When we can find purpose in our pain, we can use our journey as fuel rather than poison.
Action: Find a group or organization that mirrors your journey. Even if we are not at the end of our journey, we can help someone at the beginning of theirs.
When we go through pain, things may seem unbearable. Divine gratitude helps everything seem purposeful.
Finding purpose in trauma could renew your will and give you the power to stay focused on your health goals. What is the advantage of having wealth if we are not truly happy or healthy?
If your health (your mind, body, and spirit) is not what you want it to be, how can you use "The 5 Ds For Success" to create the health you want?
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What is a Self-Directed IRA Rollover?
Planning for retirement can be a tricky business, especially if you have more than one account. Whether it is a traditional IRA from former employers or a plan through a trust, having your funds spread out can make it difficult to keep track of your savings. If you want to condense your open IRAs into a single account, it is possible with a self-directed IRA rollover. By rolling over your accounts, you can have all your retirement savings in one convenient place.
What is a Self-Directed IRA?
A self-directed IRA can be either a traditional or Roth IRA that offers more possibilities than the typical options. While SDIRA account holders get the benefit of tax-advantaged retirement savings, additionally they have the option of alternative investments and can build more diverse portfolios. You get to decide where you put your money and, with the help of a certified IRA custodian, you can build your retirement savings.
All About IRA Rollovers
IRA-to-IRA rollover happens when an account holder takes the distribution from one account and deposits the funds or assets into the second account. Essentially, a rollover is combining two accounts into one convenient place.
There are two types of rollovers: direct and indirect. The simplest of the two is the direct rollover. The direct rollover, or the trustee-to-trustee rollover, occurs when the funds are transferred from one trustee to another. The IRS is alerted of this transfer, but you do not owe any taxes. Since you are not withdrawing your funds for use, there's no need to pay the tax or receive a penalty.
If you decide to do an indirect transfer, the steps are a bit different. Account holders take the IRA distribution in their possession and deposit their funds into the same type of IRA. However, this transfer must take place within 60 days after the withdrawal. This must be taken care of before the deadline if you want to avoid any penalty.
In either case, returning funds to the same kind of IRA avoids tax on the distribution and the 10% penalty tax.
How do you do it?
The process to roll over your IRA to a self-directed account is very easy provided you take care of the steps in a reasonable time:
- First, open a self-directed IRA
- Contact your previous employer to see what paperwork you need
- Obtain the paperwork and information for the IRA you want to roll over into your self-directed account.
- Complete it and ask the plan administrator to start the process
- Follow up with steps using trustee-to-trustee or an indirect transfer.
- If you are doing an indirect transfer, be sure to roll over your funds into your SDIRA within 60 days.
Once you've completed the process, feel free to select your investments and start expanding your diverse retirement portfolio.
The Simple Facts
There is no age restriction on rollovers. However, if you have a traditional IRA and are age 70 ½ or older, you cannot roll over your RMD. The first assets or funds distributed in a year are the RMD. After the RMD, any additional distributions are eligible for rollover following the 12-month period rule.
Your IRA rollover takes cash or assets from one IRA and moves it into the other. It's tax-free if the transfer is made from one IRA to another. This transfer must be made by the 60th day after the day you receive the distribution from your other IRA. The day following the day of receipt is considered day one.
When setting up your transfer, it's safest to go by calendar days rather than business days. If your transfer is not complete within the 60 days, then you must report it on your taxes.
Rolling Over Your IRA
After rolling over your account, be sure you have a 1099-tax form for the distribution. If you successfully rollover your funds in the allotted time, you don't have to worry about the taxes or penalties. The institution reports the rollover by using a 5498 form. If you transfer any less than the original amount from one IRA to your SDIRA, that amount needs to be reported.
Once you've completed the transfer, inform your IRA custodian. Once starting or completing the process, it cannot be undone. Be sure to perform your due diligence and decide if you truly want to roll over your IRA. Additionally, you are only allowed one rollover every 12 months. If you don't want to roll over the full amount, it is possible to do a partial rollover. Just follow the process and record the proper amounts.
Performing Due Diligence
Consolidating your IRA funds doesn't have to be a hassle. By following these simple steps, you can successfully transfer your funds into your self-directed IRA. As always, perform your due diligence before making any financial decisions. Weigh your options and decide if a transfer is right for your financial future. Take control of your retirement and take advantage of self-directed retirement savings today. For more information, contact a trusted Horizon Trust custodian today.


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If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. We are the Source for property management services in Lexington and Central KY. At Upscale Properties we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy. We offer the best in property management and property rental services. For our prospective tenants, we offer a large variety of rental properties in Central Kentucky to fit anyone's personal and financial needs. For our prospective property management clients, we offer one of the most comprehensive and diligent rental management services in the state of Kentucky. Upscale Properties has been located in Lexington since 2004, and currently we own and/or manage over 900 units of property around Central Kentucky! Let us put our experience to work for you.
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About The Company:
PGi is the world's largest dedicated provider of collaboration software and services. We created iMeet®, an expanding portfolio of purpose-built applications designed to meet the daily collaboration and communications needs of business professionals, with solutions for web, video and audio conferencing, smart calendar management, webcasting, project management and sales productivity. PGi's award-winning unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) solutions help nearly 50,000 businesses grow faster and operate more efficiently.
Over the last five years, PGi has hosted over 1.2 billion people from 155 countries in nearly 300 million virtual meetings.
We provide a collaborative advantage to nearly 50,000 enterprise customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100™.
Our award-winning Unified Collaboration & Communications (UC&C) software and services are globally available and scalable for every business need.
At PGi, we like to say that we give people and the companies they work for a "Collaborative Advantage." Because we know that better collaboration leads to better results.
Website: http://www.pgi.com/
Job Location: Bangalore
Salary: INR 8 – 15 LPA
Desired Experience: 3-5 years
Tentative Date of Interview: will be communicated post registration window is closed
Job Description:
-Close new business and build a territory by qualifying opportunities and securing demonstrations/meetings with key decision makers in enterprise companies
-Consult with prospects to determine the best solutions for their specific needs and close the sale
-Achieve all individual sales targets set by the company
-Attend sales meetings, seminars or educational activities to stay up-to-date on the latest trends
-Keep current with all product information, pricing and contract terms.
Skill Set Required:
-Ability to converse in a knowledgeable manner on and Internet technologies in order to 'sell' opportunities to prospective customers
-Ability to close sales month on month with the most appropriate sales process
-Excellent communication skills
-Must have the skills to develop relationships quickly, with prospect/customers at all levels
-Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, quota-driven ever-changing environment
-Professional experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Interview Process:
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More Key West Neighborhoods
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About Outside the City - Sugarloaf Key
Photo courtesy of Sugarloaf Lodge
When heading east of Stock Island (or north as the locals say), visitors will pass Boca Chica Key, a mass of mangroves and home to a naval base, before reaching the more tourism-friendly Sugarloaf Key, which consists of the upper and lower islands, beginning 13 miles from Key West. Visitors to this area will feel like they have time traveled 60 years into the old Florida Keys, and in a way they have. The area is peaceful and quiet, ideal for nature enthusiasts and campers, and is a jumping off point for back country kayaking.
See & Do
Kayaking is king in Sugarloaf Key, with several outfitters offering rentals, sales, and tours. The mangroves and unspoiled waters of the area make excellent nature spotting (like a mini Jurassic Park – sans the dinosaurs). Sugarloaf Key Marina also offers fishing charters for a chance to catch some monsters of the deep, and sea plane tours for a bird's eye view.
An institution for more than 30 years, from the outside Mangrove Mamas looks like a forgotten Caribbean restaurant but it is a local favorite that continues to provide friendly service and quality Keys cuisine. Decorative wooden, pastel-shaded lizards, and small seating area make up the interior. The hand-painted menu signs advertise conch fritters, baby-back ribs, seafood quesadillas, and spicy mahi tacos. The restaurant also hosts live performers, offers Sunday brunch, and even has a souvenir shop.
Sugarloaf Lodge provides affordable Key's lodging with a traditional 50s décor (read: dated) that maintains a sense of charm and relaxation �' even if it could use a little facelift. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, private patios or balconies with awe-inspiring sunset views that make up for the lack of other amenities. Those that can get past the lack non-existent modern style can appreciate the "historic" hotel and enjoy a tropical drink or two at the tiki bar as troubles melt away.


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Unlike many things in the baking world, sugar cookies are meant to be foolproof. They don't have much butter or leavening, so they'll keep their shape when you roll out the dough and cut them. They're sturdy enough to be handled and decorated, but soft and delicious enough to be a Christmastime dessert staple. But there are still ways to totally mess them up. Assistant food editor (and resident baking goddess) Alison Roman gave us the skinny on the most common sugar cookie mistakes.
Roll Out the Dough Too Thin or Too Thick
If you roll this dough out even a little too thin, they'll become fragile. Not good if you're having a cookie-decorating party. But if you roll the dough out too thick, then they won't cook through and become dense and, honestly, pretty gross. The ideal thickness to roll out your sugar cookie dough is about 1/4"--that way, they'll be tough enough to be handled and decorated, but thin enough to stay a little crunchy.
Use Intricate Cookie Cutters
Cookie cutters with really small details and tiny pieces might seem like they'll yield a cool cookie, but the tiny pieces of dough won't cook evenly with the rest of the cookie (read: they'll burn). Stick with simple designs and add flair with the decorations (more on that below).
Over-Bake Them
Lots of people bake their sugar cookies until they're a nice golden-brown. DON'T DO THAT! They'll be hard as rocks--and will get harder the longer you keep them around. Because they'll harden naturally as they age, you want to bake them until they're just set. Look for a sandy-blonde color with just a hint of gold.
Use Only Frosting to Decorate
Dazzling decorative sugars offer so much crunch and flair, we wouldn't dream of throwing a holiday cookie party without them. Available in a huge range of colors and sizes, they're secret weapons in the baker's arsenal that give any cookie a glam makeover--and you some serious baking cred. Sprinkle a few dragées on thin icebox cookies like the Speculoos Buttons for added height, or roll your favorite ginger-snap in sanding sugar before baking for extra texture. We love vintage-inspired hues like silver and gold, but feel free to color your holidays any way you like. --Alison Roman


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Ahmadreza Djalali is resident in Sweden where he conducts research in disaster medicine at the Karolinska Institute. He previously worked at the University of Eastern Piedmont in Italy.
He was arrested on April 25th 2016 when in the Iranian capital for a conference, according to Italian media.
The foreign ministry in Rome said in a statement it had "activated its channels of communication with the Iranian authorities to highlight its extreme concern" about the 45-year-old.
Stressing his academic links, the ministry sought information about Djalali's detention — he is reportedly in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison — and asked "that he be quickly returned to his family".
Djalali's wife, who is living in Stockholm with the couple's two children, told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that he faced "the death penalty for collaboration with enemy states".
Djalali worked at the University of Eastern Piedmont between 2012 and 2015 and also had employment in Belgium.
There has been no comment from Iranian officials or media about his case.
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven discussed human rights on a visit to Iran at the weekend but did not say if he had specifically mentioned Djalali's case.


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ROH 15th Anniversary Live Coverage – Adam Cole Vs Christopher Daniels
We have live coverage of the ROH 15th Anniversary show.
ROH's 15th Anniversary show comes from Sam Town's Live in Las Vegas. Christopher Daniels tries to win the World Title. The Hardy Boys beat the Young Bucks for the ROH tag straps and they defend against the Bucks and Roppingi Vice in a triple threat Vegas street fight.
TONIGHT on @ringofhonor PPV.. @MattJackson13 @NickJacksonYB pic.twitter.com/FZ4CbyCL0k
— #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 10, 2017
We'll be back with live coverage.
Kenny King Vs Jay White
King has either lost a lot of athleticism, or he just had a bad night. He was out of position on a simple drop kick early on.
White won on a roll-up after King did his John Cena impersonation catching White off the top rope and rolling through to put him on his shoulders.
The match was decent, but not fantastic. I don't like White's Kenny Omega haircut.
Winner: Jay White
Frankie Kazarian Vs Adam Page Vs Chris Saban Vs Punishment Martinez Vs Cheeseburger Vs Silas Young
It's a 6-way match with the number one contender spot for the TV title.
Frankie Kazarian pinned Cheeseburger after a stunner.
The match was a ton of highspots like you'd expect. Punishment Martinez's springboard dive to the outside was one of the more impressive ones. Silas Young and Cheeseburger worked near the end, setting up Cheeseburger's Shote palm strike.
Winner: Frankie Kazarian
Bobby Fish Vs Jay Lethal
Fish was using kicks early on, front kicking Lethal out of the ring. Lethal did a dive to the outside, but Fish moved out of the way and Lethal went head first into the rail. He was selling his shoulder. Well, at least for 10 seconds.
Fish had Lethal in a kneebar for a short time. Lethal got to the ropes, but he was selling his leg. He hit the elbow off the top rope, hit a cutter on Fish who came off the top. He went for the Lethal Injection, but Fish kicked his bad leg and put him back into the knee bar, or maybe it was a heel hook. Lethal finally hit the Lethal Injection for the win.
Winner: Jay Lethal
That was a really good match. They did enough, but not too much to outshine the top matches.
Dalton Castle and The Boys Vs Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, and TK O'Ryan
TK O'Ryan may have hurt his ankle on a springboard moonsault to the outside. He banged the top of his feet on the outside rail.
The match was solid. They set up the hot tag for Castle, but the boys were his downfall. Taven and Marseglia hit a powerbomb neckbreaker on one of the boys for the victory. Looks like they went home early because of the injury.
Winner: Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, and TK O'Ryan
Lio Rush Vs Marty Scurll
Match started with Scurll breaking Rush down by attacking his hand, elbows, and shoulder with grips and stomps. He was breaking him down methodically. Whenever Rush got a comeback, Scurll would stop him and go back to work.
Scurll worked the Chicken Wing for a bit, and eventually won with it, but not after a lot of near fall and kickouts by both guys. Scurll kicked out of the frog splash. Rush kicked out of a draped cutter and a piledriver.
Rush set up chairs outside the ring and looked to try and suplex Scurll out to the floor and onto the chairs. Thankfully, no one went through them.
Winner: Marty Scurll
That was a really good match, but there was stuff in it that made it hard to suspend disbelief.
War Machine and Davey Boy Smith Jr. Vs The Briscoes and Bully Ray
Bully Ray hit the 3-D on Rowe to win the match. War Machine held the match together with the Briscoes for the most part. Smith and Bully Ray were in for their big man spots.
Smith and War Machine started arguing during the match and then after the match, War Machine blamed it on Smith.
Winner: The Briscoes and Bully Ray
Roppongi Vice Vs The Young Bucks Vs The Hardy Boys
This is a Las Vegas Street Fight.
Sheesh, they did everything you could imagine. Jeff did a flip over the ladder and through Trent Barretta who was perched onto a table that only had one set of legs, so was sitting on the middle rope, to win the match.
Rocky Romero put on an arm sleeve that supposedly had thumbtacks sticking out of it and clotheslined all four guys in the corner. Barretta also brought out thumbtacks. He took the tacks face first and then the Bucks put tacks in his mouth and hit him with a super kick. Everyone had tacks in them.
Winner: The Hardy Boys
Christopher Daniels Vs Adam Cole
The match started out slowly, but Daniels tossed Cole outside the ring and hit his springboard moonsault. Cole ran him into the side of the ring and then missed a super kick, but kind of caught him on the side of the head with his shin. Daniels knocked his head against the post. Daniels was cut open.
The crowd had a hard time getting into it after the craziness of the last match. Near the end, there was a ref bump and Kazarian came back out. He held Daniels so Cole could hit him with the belt. Daniels moved and then Kazarian told Cole he wanted to hit Daniels with the belt. Instead, he threw the belt out of the ring and tore off his Bullet Club shirt to show a Destiny shirt. He flipped Cole off.
Daniels hit Cole with a urinagi and then hit the Best Moonsault Ever 3 times and won the match. Daniels is the new champ.
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ManageBac attended the IB Global Conference in Abu Dhabi on 24-26 October 2019, where our Regional Director of EMEA, MacKenzie Hovermale, provided a company update and an overview of ManageBac's future roadmap.
The session focused on recent product releases, including collaborative real-time unit planning, ManageBac for Mobile, redesigned dashboards with quick add, split-screen gradebooks, updated student portfolios, enhanced text editor and messaging our SMARTPREP integration, and a fully redesigned PYP interface to support the Enhanced PYP.
In case you missed us at the conference, you can view our slides below:
We had a great time connecting with our schools and members in the global IB community. A big thank you to all who attended our sessions and visited us at the booth!
If you would like more information about how ManageBac can support your IB continuum, please contact us.