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Weddings. A time of joy. A time of sharing moments with family and friends. A time of love. A time of well, stress! There I said that dreadful and overused "s" word! I personally have never been married, but attending weddings, a bridal expo, and watching countless shows on Bravo and TLC have added to my assumption that stress just comes along with the joyous happenings on that one special day! Never know where exactly to turn for advice? Think you need that perfect wedding planner? Maybe you watch different reality shows to gain tips for your day. If you are still not in the clear as to how you want to go about your special day, I have an aid. If you have not had the opportunity to check out Wedding Perfection, I advise you to do so. Think you do not have enough time to read in between ordering the perfect flowers and the tastiest vanilla cake? If you put off reading book, you will wish you have tuned in earlier!
I shouldn't even refer to Wedding Perfection as a book. Well, of course it IS a book, but it is more of guide. And who doesn't need a guide in life? (let alone on your wedding day) And not to worry, this is no guide that "tells" you what to do on your wedding with countless pages that seem to drag on. It's the opposite. You will not want to put the book down. Innumerable advices will be shared and you will be able to pick that perfect wedding date based on what you are aiming for on your day! Whether you are still in the dating process hoping to be engaged soon, assisting a friend getting married, are engaged, or are even getting married in a month….pick up Wedding Perfection. Like stated, even if you are getting married in the near future, this book can aid on last minute details. There is no reason why the most special day of your life should be spoiled by "stress"…such a negative word!
I am sure, like myself, you may not want to make that extra trip to the bookstore or you simply may not have one in close proximity to your living location. Not to worry, Wedding Perfection can be found online too! I will be sharing those links below. Versions are available for reading on your Kindle, iPad, iTouch, and iPhone…and of course paperback =) Take a gander. Consider buying the book because it will be worth not only your money, but your time savings…and not to mention the stress savings! (lol) I know when I get to that point in my life, Wedding Perfection will be there to guide me. So regardless if you are the one simply helping the bride and groom or you ARE the one stepping out and making that next big step in your relationship with your significant other, check out this book!
Book purchasing links:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wedding-perfection/id540411311?mt=11
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/B008H7HHWM/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link
Enjoy and stay tuned for more entries!
Happy wedding planning!
It has been ten years since the festival began. Many of the films we have shown in recent years have demonstrated the potential for technology to allow people to connect and share experiences. If you can, partake in the festival with films being shown in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando!
Director Ian Thomas Ash will be in attendance at this year's festival! Be sure to support him and his film "In the Grey Zone" Saturday 5-7pm and Sunday 3:30-5pm http://globalpeace.festivalgenius.com/2012/films/inthegreyzone_ianthomasash_globalpeace
Director Khaled Sayed of "Stories from Tahrir" will be in attendance at this year's festival! You may remember his film "Egypt: The Story of the Revolution" from last year's GPFF. Sure to be an amazing film! Saturday 6-7:30pm http://globalpeace.festivalgenius.com/2012/films/storiesfromtahrir_khaledsayed_globalpeace2012
Director Christopher Roberts of "Street Paper" will be attending this year's #GPFF! See his film Saturday 1-2:30pm or Sunday 3-4:30pm along with the short "The Necklace" who's director Clementine Leger will also be at the GPFF! http://globalpeace.festivalgenius.com/2012/films/streetpaper_christopherroberts_globalpeace2012
For more information, please check out the following link. Tickets can be purchased throught the website and more information on the festival is offered.
For you Facebook lovers, like the page! http://www.facebook.com/PeaceFilmFest
Fellow Tweeters, follow @PeaceFilmFest
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/peace_pics/
Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/ninastreich/global-peace-film-festival/
Thank for the read! Tune in for more posts =D
Peace, hope, & love to all!
I feel like It's been awhile but I am back to writing! This time topic is: a movie! Which one precisely? None other than "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World". Opening just yesterday, the film stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. I enjoy watching the both of them on screen, so when my friends asked if I wanted to see this movie I did not hesitate to tag along. Unexpectedly the theatre only had about fifteen people. We sat down just in time to watch a few previews only to see the beginning of the film momentarily. That is all where my opinion started. The film started off on a negative foot, which I suppose went along with the theme of the movie. I do not want to say too much about the movie since it was just released, I must add!
With such an actor and actress in the film I went in with high expectations. Paying $11 to see a movie pains me, but I looked passed that fact since I figured I would be in for a real "theatrical treat"- lol- The acting was fairly good and I laughed sporadically throughout the film. The plot is where I was taken aback. At times I loved where the "plan" was developing, but most of the time I felt it was, well I guess, random. And maybe that was the point? I just felt the transitions and plot were not well written. I am not quite sure how to categorize it, but these are my feelings.
Would I suggest seeing the movie? Not necessarily. Would I ever see it again? Not if I had to pay for it. Will I ever see another movie with Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in it? Absolutely. Normally I pass on going to the movies for this reason, rather utter disappointment. I am not that picky with movies, but I have found in recent times to be let down. The next movie on my "list of movies to see": Brave! I also have yet to see The Avengers! Should I see either of those? Comments are welcome as always!
More to come soon!
When people said time would fly, I did not believe them. I wrong! Attending the University of Central Florida has been an awesome experience! I would not trade it. I am only 2 hours away from home, I can go to Universal on the weekends when I have free time, and the people are welcoming! I am writing today to those of you who are unsure about college. Knowledge is power! There are so many resources at your hands. The library has an almost endless supply of books, the clubs you can join are excellent for networking, and the class choices range from Business Finance to Yoga! There are so many options and even more opportunities to grow and learn.
Not sure which college to attend? Worried you will not know anyone once you get there? Only want to go to a certain university because your friends decided on that one? Follow your heart and pick the choice that is right for YOU. I suggest visiting the campus and taking a tour. If you see students waking around, talk to them! Ask them questions. I decided on UCF because it wasn't too close to home and it wasn't too far. My cousin also attended UCF, but I knew I wouldn't see her a lot considering she was a year older and had an established existence at the university by the time I got there. So. going to UCF, I only knew about 7 people. That doesn't mean I would hang out with them, let alone see them.
First semester was rough. I joined an academic fraternity my spring semester. That was a great decision. Sure the requirements are hard to keep up with at times and weekly meetings for countless hours gets to be tedious, but I do not regret it at all. I currently live with three of my "Brothers" and I hold a position on the Executive Board, Historian. I have learned how to network, time management, how to put on events for over thirty people, and most importanbtly how to deal with so many varying personalities! I must say joining an organization or club is a must! And do not worry about going to meetings alone. After a while those people may turn into your best friend or roommate like in my situation! The wide choices of clubs, organizations, variety of classes at UCF, and established professionals at the university makes everything worth my time and money.
Thanks for reading and get out there and learn. Learning can be exceptionally fun! UCF has enabled me to further my future career in marketing offering internship programs and a wide range classes pertaining to my field of study.
Dick Clark, the beloved host of "American Bandstand," died this past Wednesday after a heart attack in Santa Monica, California. Clark was married three times. His first marriage was to Barbara Mallery in 1952. The couple had one son, Richard. They divorced in 1961. He married Loretta Martin in 1962; the couple had two children, Duane and Cindy. Dick and Loretta divorced in 1971. His third marriage, in 1977 to Kari Wigton, lasted until his death. Born November 30, 1929 also hosted the game show Pyramid and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Every year I looked forward to the Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration. Belief in the youth of the country and a passion for music…he changed the way America listened and thought about music.
From 1952 to 1987, Mr. Clark hosted various incarnations of "American Bandstand," first over the radio in Philadelphia and later on national television. The program was a sensation because of the prominent role it gave teens allowing them to vote on their favorite song.
As host of American Bandstand the show gave many new music artists their first exposure to national audiences, including Ike and Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, and Simon & Garfunkel. And how about Diana Ross?! His shows were among the first where black and white performers were on the same stage and the live audience seating was desegregated.
Clark also served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions. In addition to doing so, he also founded the American Bandstand Diner. This was a restaurant chain modeled after the Hard Rock Cafe. Beginning in 1973, he created and produced the annual American Music Awards show.
In 2004, Clark unfortunately suffered a massive stroke., returning to New Year's Rockin' Eve show on December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006, appearing at the Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, and every New Year's Rockin' Eve show through the 2011/2012 show. April 18, 2012, the television host passed on.
Such a fulfilling life Dick Clark led. American Idol and the Game Show Network are planning to air tributes to Clark over the next week. With positive comments from all of his colleagues, Clark is truly a role model.
In June, after seven years of marriage, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez "split". Almost nine months after calling it quits, E! News confirms that Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from American Idol host, Jennifer Lopez, on Monday. Anthony cited "irreconcilable differences." The duo married in 2004 and announced their split in July, but seem to have remained cordial. Everyone knows the first couple of questions after a divorce include money and kids. So, who will have custody? How will the money be split? Anthony has asked for joint legal and physical custody of the couple's 4-year-old twins ,Max and Emme, and has also requested that the judge dismiss any spousal support for Lopez, if Jennifer would inquire about it. As of now, no court date has been set.
Spring/ Summer Fashion 2012! What is more fun than shopping for new clothes and accessories to top off a wardrobe? While gazing around H&M at The Florida Mall a few weeks ago, I thought to myself- "I wonder what will be trendy for the summer"! While looking around the store I found lovely sleeveless tops and adorable jeans. The collections will be in store for oh so long, but what will be arranged on the racks a few weeks from the present?
When exploring forthcoming fashion trends, I came across an interesting style. The big color trend for the seasons is mint green! I found some lovely pieces utilizing the, what I found to be a, surprising color choice. I have a feeling I will be purchasing come pieces in my near future. The pastel hue is refreshing and unalike what I come across when perusing around various boutiques and stores. Another fashion I am personally fond of is high-waisted flare pants. Made so popular by Katharine Hepburn, while the look may not be the most flattering cut for all women, when paired with the right top and shoe choice the look comes together quite attractively.
Stay tuned for some more tips and comment if you have any blog suggestions…happy fashion finding! As always...Black and white styles seem to defy time. The main theme this spring is somewhat tailored and classic. Adding a touch of bold and edginess can go a long way though. Sheer and lace is also in. I must say I love lace… so feminine, so very ladylike!
Check out some of my discoveries!
This top comes in two colors, INCLUDING mint green =D
I love the cut and the pockets on this pair!
Adorable lace top!
Has anyone heard of Rock Demarco? I was recently introduced to his work this past Friday. What talent! He has been showcased on Good Morning America and has been coined as the "world's fastest speed painter"! Demarco is known for transforming a completely blank canvas into a masterpiece! Not only has he appeared on GMA, but stations including FOX, CBS, CMT, and TNT. When on GMA a painting was completed in only five minutes and thirty seconds. Who was the painting of? Diane Sawyer! Check out the video:
Rock Demarco is based out of Winter Park, Florida. He started his career as a child by creating graffiti on his parent's walls. What I find remarkable is his donations. His work has sold for thousands of dollars, raising over a million dollars for charities such as The Make a Wish Foundation. His gallery is beyond impressive. Check out the link:
I hope you enjoyed reading this entry... I know I am quite impressed and I will be "sharing" Rock Demarco with friends and family!
I must say I have yet to read the books or see the movie, but the Hunger Games hype is in full gear! Pretty much all of my friends have seen the movie...oh ya, multiple times from the opening til Sunday! (seeing that The Hunger Games has only been out a little under a week this is impressive!) A few even waited in line over an hour waiting on a the Friday midnight screening. Dedication? I think so! With the release being last Friday, March 23 IMDB already has 47,947 users rating the film as of today. A total of 7.9 stars was given out of a possible 10. What are your thoughts? What rating would you give to the film?
As far as the stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
Director: Gary Ross
The Hunger Games not only had racked in revenue from the movie and books, but also the soundtrack. (with a debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart) 175,000 copies were sold in only its first week! The soundtrack is only the 16th soundtrack to debut at number 1 in the history of the Billboard 200 chart. Quite an accomplishment. So what is on this highly regarded soundtrack? Some big names...
Taylor Swift has one track ("Eyes Open") She is also featured in a song with The Civil Wars ("Safe and Sound")
Kid Cudi- "The Ruler and The Killer"
Miranada Lambert- "Run Daddy Run"
Maroon Five- "Come Away To The Water (feat "Rozzi Crane)
For a complete list, check out this link to Amazon:
After reading up on the film and music, I feel like this is a must see movie! ...and of course I will read the books asap!
I come writing a blog entry based on my recommendations! They are on no particular subject matter; I prefer writing on a variety of topics! Here they go!
YouTube! Post videos, loks up videos on your free time, laugh, learn, etc!
The iPhone/ iTouch- LOVE both of mine…can't complain! And Apple's service is extraordinary!
iShowcase.net- great site to blog at and check up what's new in sports and entertainment!
Community Service- So uplifting…giving back is necessary for me
The Nissan Altima- Love mine! Awesome breaks, comfy/ smooth ride
Hyundai Sonata-Dependable car, great steering
Busch Gardens Tampa- Awesome rides! ! !
Twitter- Get your webpage/ links out to the world!
Facebook- Great link to friends in the past and present…stay in touch easily
Living by a quote- uplifting! Make it fun/ serious/ humorous
Making a picnic- fun idea with family/ friends
Heading to the Western Unites States- gorgeous states= Cali, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, ETC
KFC =p Juicy chicken and yummy biscuits..need I type more?!
Mellow Mushroom's Calzone's- Cheese, dough, and tomato sauce…yea!
Keeping up white Christmas lights inside all year!- Always makes me cheer up plugging them in!
DJ Scott Messina- awesome dude!
Internships- learning is power!
Babysitting- great experience…awesome prep for having your own kids
I hope you enjoyed my list!
Valentine's Day…so close! Any idea what to do? Any idea what to buy? …flower's, candy, cards. ("normal Valentine's Day gifts") How about making a CD with love songs? Check out Tierney Allen's "When You're In Love" She has a gorgeous voice!
iTunes Link below:
Wanna get away for the day? How about planning a picnic? Pack him/ her a lunch with their favorite beverage and dessert! Take a stroll after you eat. Take pictures. Share headphones and listen to your favorite songs. (make a special playlist for the day!)
Go Dancing! You do not necessarily have to go downtown to a club. Whatever your style of music (salsa, jazz, ballroom), search for a nice restaurant or club where you can dance slowly and romantically.
Plan a scavenger hunt. I personally love anything someone puts time and effort into. The fact that you took the time to make a special "hunt" for your date/ significant other will show them they are on your mind and you care enough to go out of the box for them!
On behalf of my "girl" friends, I can say that girls still love flowers and chocolate! But I think what any girl wants is to feel special and loved. So if any idea you have will help a girl feel that way, go for it! Whatcha got to lose? Except her, so make it a good idea! jk =p I had to add that in there for a little humor haha
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you have a fun time with your Valentine! Or if you are like me and don't have one...except for my mom, dad, and friends, have a fun time too!!! Some of my friends are having a dessert party in which everyone brings a treat and we all share! What's better than brownies, cookies, cake, and girl talk?! ...and probably some "Just Dance" on the Wii haha
Movies! I cannot lie and say I go to the movies often, but I have seen my share of movies over the years! We got Netflix, so now I am expanding my horizons haha
Billy Madison- This past Thursday we watched Billy Madison starring none other than, Adam Sandler. I love this movie. Billy goes back to grade school and high school to prove he can graduate without the assistance of his father. In the end, well you will have to watch it =)
Matilda- This is one of my favorite movies. Whenever it comes on ABC Family, my roommate and I MUST watch it. It brings me back to my childhood. Matilda's powers bring me back to a "magical" place. The storyline is quite interesting. She has such a tough childhood, but overcomes all the struggles in the end!
Bridesmaids: Unfortunately this movie didn't sit well with my tasting. Even though it was nominated and I heard good things about it, I just didn't get into the movie. Some parts were funny, but overall just okay.
Psycho! I watched Psycho with a bunch of my cousins over break. I loved the movie. It was entertaining and kepy me "on my toes"! I could finally understand what everyone meant when talking about the "shower scene from Psycho". Great classic horror film.
Scream- I finally sat through a scary movie. I cannot believe it. =p I actually enjoyed watching Scream and I cannot wait to see the other movies. I have so far just seen the first one. A different killer every time? I am very curious to see what is up next!
Hot Tub Time Machine- I was home alone last night so decided to put on Netflix. After seeing this title I thought I'd give it a chance! I could not finish this movie...was it just me? I maybe laughed once. (and I LOVE funny movies) My guy roommate said he enjoyed the movie was funny, but it was more of a "guy" movie.
What are some of your favorite movies? Any good films I should check out? As always, feel free to post!
Being a college student, I have limited funds. I am sure those of you currently in college or those who have attended college know exactly what I am talking about. I have learned to shop around at different stores to save money…I wish to share some tips I have picked up along my journeys!
Plato's Closet. Love this store! I found jeans there for $12 and my friend purchased an adorable sweater for only $3. Can't beat that! Another feature the store has is they "buy" used clothing. I have personally never sold my clothing at Plato's Closet, but my friends have!
Ross- Ross is a great store to find dresses. All kinds of dresses. I found a long prom dress there for about $25! No one guessed where I purchased it from. For something you only wear once or twice in your life, why spend so much?! Not only is Ross great for finding dresses, but the decorations are beautiful! It is a hit or miss store so you have to be patient. I have found a beautiful iron shelf for $38 on clearance. It wasn't the right color, but nothing some spray paint couldn't handle!
Kohls! My favorite store! Sure the prices to start off with aren't cheap, but I have only once or twice seen something NOT on sale! I have gotten tank tops for $3, shoes for $4, earrings for $2, etc. Not only do they allow you to use one coupon, but if you have a percentage off your total (usually 15% or 20%) and a $10 off a purchase over $20 or $30, you can use both! The return process is also ridiculously easy. I cannot recall a time when a sales associate gave me a hard time making a return.
Publix- Down in Florida we have Publix for our grocery store. My friends always want to go to Walmart, because they have a reputation for being the cheaper option, but I prefer Publix and Target any day! And honestly, I haven't spent that much more money choosing the latter options over Walmart. Publix has plenty of buy one get one frees every week. Their deals change every Thursday!
Target has excellent deals on groceries. They also have a 5% off debit card. Every time you purchase at Target and use the card, you save 5%. I need to enroll in that….haha! Not only do they have "cheap" groceries, but they have amazing clearance sections. I have gotten Christmas Decorations 90% off, shirts for under $4, a skirt for $4, and jeans for $10. Those deals made me smile!
There are many options out there. Saving money is important to me and I am sure you readers feel the same! Whether it's cutting a few coupons here or there or buying the generic brand of products, every penny does add up! HAPPY SALES!
I write today proclaiming my favorite things! All kinds of things! Enjoy... they are not in any particular order by the way =)
1.I love hiking. Really nature in general. I am not meant to sit inside, but out in the nature amongst the wildlife!
2. Also along the lines of hiking comes my next favorite...Wyoming! The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks are gorgeous. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking.
3. Chocolate. Chocolate anything! Cake, chocolate covered cherries, brownies. etc. etc. etc.
4. The Gym- I love working out. It makes me feel so good. It is most definitely a stress reliever.
5. Shopping- I must specify though. I love shopping for deals. I cringe if anything is overpriced =/
6. Sports! Playing tennis is my current favorite. I have also played basketball (on a team for 4 years) and volleyball. I love watching sports too...GO RAYS!
7. Reading- I most recently finished reading "P.S. I Love You". My aunt graciously let me borrow it last year and I finally finished it. The book made me cry half the time I read it, but it was an enjoyable read. Another book my cousin lent to me. Such a good book. I fell in love with the main character, Charlie.
8. Carrots- My roommates have my back on this one. I will buy a bag at the grocery store and it will be gone in two days =p haha I cannot really explain this "love", but it is there!
9. Just Dance- We have a Wii and "Just Dance" is so much fun. Great way to exercise. Great way to laugh with (and possibly at) your friends! All in good fun of course!
10. Learning- I have a thirst for learning. Knowledge is power. I believe that! My parents raised me to have this drive to always search.
11. Romantic Comedies-Gotta love these. They make me feel happy when I watch movies with this genre....Even though my life is far from the storylines!
12. Blogging- YES! My newest love <3 My love of learning aids in my love of blogging. I want to share what I have to offer and I love reading what others have posted! What a great virtual community we have online,
13. Family- I must add this to my list of loves. My semi-love list would not be semi complete without talking about my friends and family. I would be lost without them. I 100% mean that.
Please post some of your favorite things~ And Happy Friday!!!
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY 2012! I will start off with some facts on this special day and end with statistics as to who "believes" and who is skeptical! Enjoy!...
The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Named in 1887, the groundhog's full name is quite long! It is Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary.
So, why exactly February 2? Groundhog Day is on February 2. This marks about halfway between the winter solstice in December and the vernal equinox in March. (midpoint of winter)
At 7:25 a.m. this Thursday morning, Groundhog Phil saw his shadow in the little town of Punxsutawney, PA. What does this mean? 6 more weeks of winter! (I love cold weather, so I hope this critter is correct!) If the forecast is right, it will mean a dramatic reversal from the mild weather pattern affecting much of the country. Most temperatures around the states are much higher than usual. Is Phil always correct? The official website of Punxsutawney Phil claims the Groundhog has issued a correct forecast 100% of the time. Another source says the accuracy is slightly lower, but still usually correct!
How about a "funny fact":
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
About 700 pounds!
I also stumbled upon a poll asking readers if they believe in Phil's forecast….percentages:
45% "Trust Phil" while 55% are skeptical! What do you think? Post comments! Happy Groundhog Day!
When people said time would fly, I did not believe them. I wrong! Attending the University of Central Florida has been an awesome experience! I would not trade it. I am only 2 hours away from home, I can go to Universal on the weekends when I have free time, and the people are welcoming! I am writing today to those of you who are unsure about college. Knowledge is power! There are so many resources at your hands. The library has an almost endless supply of books, the clubs you can join are excellent for networking, and the class choices range from Business Finance to Yoga! There are so many options and even more opportunities to grow and learn.
Not sure which college to attend? Worried you will not know anyone once you get there? Only want to go to a certain university because your friends decided on that one? Follow your heart and pick the choice that is right for YOU. I suggest visiting the campus and taking a tour. If you see students waking around, talk to them! Ask them questions. I decided on UCF because it wasn't too close to home and it wasn't too far. My cousin also attended UCF, but I knew I wouldn't see her a lot considering she was a year older and had an established existence at the university by the time I got there. So. going to UCF, I only knew about 7 people. That doesn't mean I would hang out with them, let alone see them.
First semester was rough. I joined an academic fraternity my spring semester. That was a great decision. Sure the requirements are hard to keep up with at times and weekly meetings for countless hours gets to be tedious, but I do not regret it at all. I currently live with three of my "Brothers" and I hold a position on the Executive Board, Historian. I have learned how to network, time management, how to put on events for over thirty people, and most importanbtly how to deal with so many varying personalities! I must say joining an organization or club is a must! And do not worry about going to meetings alone. After a while those people may turn into your best friend or roommate like in my situation! The wide choices of clubs, organizations, variety of classes at UCF, and established professionals at the university makes everything worth my time and money.
Thanks for reading and get out there and learn. Learning can be exceptionally fun! UCF has enabled me to further my future career in marketing offering internship programs and a wide range classes pertaining to my field of study.
So it is January 27, 2012. Just an ordinary Friday, right?! THINK AGAIN! It is...........National Chocolate Cake Day! YUM! I just got back from the gym, but now all I can think about is chocolate cake! With frosting, and lots of it! For this entry I wanted to share some yummy chocolate cake recipes, so here they go: ENJOY!
Chocolate cake #1
Can you say yummy!!!?
Chocolate cake # 2
Chocolate cake #3: Vegan Chocolate Cake!
Today is a day of celebration! Celebrate chocolate cake while eating chocolate cake!
Today I was flipping through the channels not knowing what to watch as I woke up from my slumber. Landing on Kathie Lee and Hoda, I was immediately engrossed when I saw the "weinermobile" on the television screen. One "story" featured on their show was based on this Oscar Meyer transportation device.
Hotdog High= Mandatory training the drivers go through. In training you are granted a werinermobile whistle, how fun! Next up, learning the rules of the road. The host was even waving and smiling "getting into character" when at Hotdog High. The Oscar Myers Hotdoggers (those who drive the weinermobile, aka ambassadors) all had creative and rather interesting names. They get paid to drive around all over in the hotdog car, the job lasting a year! The job lasts from the first of June until the following first of June. How fun would that be?!
So what is this vehicle they drive? A "Wienermobile" is an automobile shaped like a hot dog on a bun. It is used to promote and advertise Oscar Mayer products. It was created back in 1936 by "Oscar's nephew", Carl Mayer. There are currently eight active Wienermobiles on the roads. Six of them are the full sized models, while the other two are the mini and the food truck versions. So how does one land a job such as this? The "hotdogger" position of driving the wienermobile is open to U.S. citizens…. only college seniors who are about to graduate are eligible. Current hotdoggers and Oscar Mayer recruiters visit college campuses across the country in search of the next round of hotdoggers. Candidates are screened from an average of 2000 applicants! Will they be coming to FL?!
Some funny license plates names:
…….so creative! Would any of you reading take this job? Post your opinions!
Alrighty back to blogging. This time it is about food again =) Yesterday I wrote on my three favorite baked goods. Today-"food food"!
So tasty if you are in the mood for Italian! ..I must say that I am currently in the mood< maybe because someone around me just cooked something that smells of lasagna =p
Try out the recipes! I find them to be very yummy! More to come on food....
I love food.
It is so tasty to eat and fun to make...I have learned some really good recipes over the years via my mother and aunts so today I will share some of those. Today I will be writing on a few of my favorite desserts!
Monkey Bread
This Christmas the family came down to Florida to visit. This meant a lot of preparation for cleaning and cooking. My mom was a little stressed because she had to think of simple desserts to make while the family was here. When she told me she was going to make "monkey bread", I was not quite sure what she meant. All she did was tell me to go to the store and get biscuits...so I did! When we got to my aunts house it was time for dessert making. My cousins and I sat at the kitchen table with my mom and started making the dessert. About a 45 minutes later, 99% of the dessert was gone. It was so tasty and easy to make...I cannot wait to have it again!
Hello Dollies
I love coconut, grahm cracker crust, and chocolate chips so this dessert bar is so yummy to me. My mom has to freeze these or hide them when she makes them or we will eat them before the occasion she baked for haha... =p
Lemon Bars
My mom has been making these for years and she jokingly regrets learning how to perfect this recipse becasue EVERYONE ask her to make those for family get togethers, work functions, and birthdays! I am really no "chef/ baker", but I make these and they turn out YUMMY! The lemon is not overpowering and the crust is to die for.
Happy Baking!
Ok so for this entry I want to share something about myself. A goal of mine to to learn ASL, American Sign Language. My best friend, whom I have known since she was two, is hard of hearing. When she was little, she got really good at reading lips and her hearing aids helped her partially hear. When she got to about middle school, she started learning ASL. Now she knows EVERYTHING! I got to become a little jealous watching her communicate with her friends in this nonverbal way. I feel this desire to learn! Now I made this goal to learn ASL. I feel as though knowing ASL will help in my career and life in general. It is a fascinating way of communicating with others. I am going to post some videos I have found that have helped me learn some simple words... Check them out!
I found this lady to be "easy" to learn from, so I am posting a series of her videos! I would post more topics above each of the links, but most of them have random topics = )
i hope you do check them out! I find singing fascinating!!! Check back for more entries.......
Today I am writing on different quotes I have learned to love. Not that I necessarily have had to "learn" to love them. They just seem so special to me that I wish to share. I want these quotes to inspire people, beyond their belief! ...because we can do things beyond our own beliefs if we just stick top it and go 100%! I find giving it my all, no matter what, sparks some sort of positive outcome!
A common fear of my surrounding friends is their future. I must add myself into that group. I do not really know where I will end up in five years, let alone next year after I graduate. Being in college is a great way to start my future, but I am still trying to figure out exactly what it is I want to do for the rest of my life! So I will start of with this quote: " The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
YouTube is one of my top websites I visit on a daily basis...next to checking my email and blogging on iShowcase =) The tools available seem to be endless! Last time I posted and entry on Beauty videos. This time I must write/ share some other videos....all about Dancing!! I never thought I would be blogging about dancing, but here I go. Dancing is a new found love of mine and I hope you all enjoy it too. I was a shy child so I never wanted to take dance classes or any form of class, except for playing soccer in kindergarten! Now I love it! It's a great form of exercise and also a fun way to laugh and release some tension you may have! There are so many forms of dancing to enjoy, such as line dancing and ballet! How about tango or the waltz? I personally love hip hop. What are some of your favorites?
Ballet is a beautiful form of dance. I wanted to take classes at the gym, but the semester I got the courage to do so, they got rid of the class = / Ballet seems to transform reality into a virtual world full of wonder! Here is a link for the five ballet positions:
How about a little tap dancing?! Tap dancers wear shoes with metal taps to make the sounds of the dance. This video is long, but I really like the teachers funky attitude! This dance seems so fun to me!... tap, tap, tap! Step, stamp, tap!
HIP HOP! My favorite! Hip-hop includes various moves such as breaking and popping. Personal interpretation are essential to this dance. When watching So You Think You Can Dance, I absolutely love the hip hop routines! The choreographers do a great job! This video doesn't teach a whole routine, but more of steps in hip hop routines.
Swing dance is a lively dance! Couples swing and spin together when swinging. My friend took a ballroom class at UCF and she learned swing and taught me a few moves. It seems so full of energy and lively!
Ever go line dancing? I have always wanted to go. My friends suggest it and say it is a blast! The girl in the video breaks down the steps very nicely:
Belly dancing anyone? My friends was in the UCF club Shimmy Knights and I saw a performance she was in. Women of all shapes and sizes were on the stage giving it there all. The costumes were gorgeous and the music is catchy! I am so glad I went to support my friend. My love of music grew more.
Please enjoy the videos! And dance! Dancing is fun and most importantly, free!
Ever check out Youtube? So many searches to make, so many music videos to enjoy, so many tools to utilize! I have decided to write an entry based on some videos I have stumbled upon and care to share! This entry will gear towards the female readers, but I will be posting more YouTube finds on other topics in the near future!
-First of all, I personally am not sure how to do this braid, but my brother's girlfriend has perfected it after looking up "how to's" on YouTube! The braid turns out so pretty so if you happen to be good at doing hair or care to learn a new style, check out the link!
-Still on the hair topic, girls tend to either want straight hair or curly hair. (and they usually want a hair type that is not natural to them). Do you own a flat iron? If you do, the hair tool does more than just straighten hair! You can actually curl your hair fairly easily with a flat iron. (once you get the hang of it) Check out this tutorial and give it a try!
-Ever curious about "how to apply makeup"? Sure it is not rocket science, but there are some fun videos to watch to get some tips on the "art" . I find that less makeup is more...a little mascara, powder, and lipstick is all you need sometimes =)
-Ever heard of crackle nail polish? My friends introduced me to it and if done correctly, it can look like you just walked out of the nail salon! These polishes can be found at many store, Walgreens, Sephora, Sally Beauty, etc! It is quite fun and gives a different look then using the normal, one shade nailpolish. Going to the salon is also pricey so I find sharing polishes with my friends is the best way to save money and spend fun times with my friends
-Ok one of my least favorite things to do is shape eyebrows. Tweezing hurts = / BUT shaping eyebrows can give a face a completely new look! Check out this video I posted. About a third into the video, the girl starts shaping hers. Enjoy:
Some stores I love to shop at for makeup and hair products include:
http://www.sephora.com/ http://www.ulta.com/ http://www.maccosmetics.com/ http://www.paulmitchell.com/ http://www.chihairstraightenersshop.com/
Any suggestions for further topics, please post! I will be happy to research to the best of my ability!
My friends and I have a constant dilemma. It is the weekend. What do we do? Usually we just go to a store, maybe hit up a mall. But how many times can you go to a mall and spend an hour in Sephora trying on makeup or taking pictures on the Mac computers at Apple? We have done that enough...haha
I decided to write a blog on some "different" ideas I have come up with. Here they go. Depending on your age, you will be more apt to partake in certain activities, but please enjoy reading!
Near a theme park? Check out what they have to offer. Some parks you pay for a day and can come back all year...Busch Gardens. I live in the Orlando area, so theme or amusement parks are "readily available"!
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Have a dog? Check out a local good park! My friends head to close parks and have a blast! The dogs love it and the owners can sit back and relax a little!
Have a camera? Ever wanted to star in a photo shoot? Well why not! Ask a friend or two to go out for the day and take pictures with you! Find some beautiful scenery around town. Change the camera settings to black and white or sephia! Take pictures in the morning, during the day, at night! Maybe find a bridge, pond, or your favorite spot outside. Dress up, dress down. It's your day so do whatever you have wanted to! I think it sounds like a blast!
Live near a beach? Residing in Florida makes this option easier! But take a day off. Check the weather...sunny, clear skies! Maybe bring a frisbee or a football. Ask some friends to tag along. OR bring a book! Go by yourself! Bring a water bottle, snack, good book, iPod and chill. Just take a load off and chill. Near the mountains? If yes, than I'm JEALOUS! Hiking is one of my favorite things to do!! Once again, grab some friends and a sandwich or go alone with a good read. Take your time hiking up the rugged path or jog for exercise! Just make sure to be careful if you are alone, depending on where you are hiking. Dangerous wildlife is expected in certain areas!
Indoor skydiving! My friends were just talking about this today. I am not going to do it because I have limited funds, being in college, but they asked me to come take pictures! I cannot wait to go and watch...it seems like an awesome experience!!
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For the Orlando Area Residents: A four day event, Otronicon is a celebration of interactive technology using video games to demonstrate the future of how we live. This is taking place at the Orlando Science Center now until Monday! The cost is between $12 (kids ages 3-11) and $17(adults). If you are a senior or a student then your cost to enter would be $16. Sounds interesting to me! The official website can be found at this link: http://www.otronicon.org/
For some more simple activities:
How about playing a board game! You know you have some =) Whether it's playing cards, Mancala, or Candyland you are bound to laugh and enjoy yourself. I used to play all of the time, but now with iPhones and different apps I play mostly on that. I would like to bring myself and my friends back to our childhood and stick to more traditional games. Words With Friends s fun, but how about playing some Scrabble using tangible pieces.
Remember when you used to use blankets and sheets more for building forts than having you mom put them on your bed? Well, how about making a fort? Last year my friends and I did just that. We made a tent of sheets and blankets! It was fun going back to times when we were younger. When done making the tent, pop some popcorn! Leave an opening so you can see the tv and watch a move? Don't feel like watching a movie? Maybe bring a notebook and write. Just write. Write down some goals you have, a plan for you upcoming week, or draw!
Have any paper around? How about making a paper airplane or practicing origami? YouTube is a great tool for tutorials. I will find some now and post them.
Paper airplane link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEAaOttZae8Making Origami: Paper Crane:
Making Origami: Paper Crane:
I hope you enjoyed reading my ideas…definitely more to come. Happy Weekend!


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Archive for December 2017
January Meeting – CSA's Own Mad Scientist, Billy D
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WASHINGTON – Special counsel Robert Mueller expressed concerns in a letter to Attorney General William Barr that Barr's four-page letter to Congress summarizing the "principal conclusions" of Mueller's findings didn't fully capture his 448-page report, according to a source with knowledge of Mueller's letter.
Later, Barr and Mueller spoke by phone and while Mueller didn't think Barr's letter was inaccurate, the special counsel believed his report was more nuanced on the obstruction of justice issue, according to Justice Department officials. Mueller was frustrated by media coverage, and wanted more of the report to come out, those officials told CNN.
Barr's position was he wasn't going to do so in a piecemeal way, so he was pushing the special counsel's office to finish the redactions of the full report as soon as possible.
At the same time, senior Justice officials have been puzzled by Mueller's decision not to reach a conclusion on the obstruction issue and Barr felt he needed to provide finality on the matter as the attorney general.
The Washington Post first reported Mueller's letter.
Barr is scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in a highly anticipated hearing on the Mueller report.
On March 24, Barr submitted a letter to Congress summarizing the main conclusions from Mueller's report.
Earlier this month, Barr held a news conference before the redacted report was released by the Justice Department where he framed Mueller's report in President Donald Trump's language. He said the report found no wrongdoing by Trump and framed the report on the premise that its findings were favorable to the President.
The redacted version of Mueller's report didn't find conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Mueller did not decide whether Trump obstructed justice in violation of the law, though he investigated it thoroughly and found in several instances both potentially obstructive behavior and motive.
The Mueller report documents at least 77 specific instances where Trump administration officials, family members, campaign staff, Republican backers and the President's associates lied or made false assertions (sometimes unintentionally) to Congress, the public or authorities, according to a new CNN analysis.
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Lately, our country has been dealing with many natural disasters and I hope that it will come to an end soon. Humans are no match to the forces of natures. Many people are suffering from great losses.
A tragic flash flood happened in Wasior on October 5th, 2010. It is said that the death toll reached 144 death and 161 missing, but I'm sure that there actually are much more.
Yesterday, Indonesia has also been hit by another tsunami and earthquake in Mentawai, Sumatera. According to the latest news I saw on Metro TV there are 108 death and 520 people missing.
There is also going on a possible eruption of the Merapi volcano in Central Java. Residents around the area are already on evacuation. It has been reported on television that people began to panic, because a few minutes ago at 17.02 WITA the mount began to vomit even more volcanic ashes, hot flames and materials.
My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences go out to all the victims and families. Hopefully these situations will soon be over. Please, send some prayers and good thoughts. Thank you.
I feel very touched by Amanda @ Blogginwithamanda and Thom, our host, who have been trying to contact me as soon as they found out about the earthquake in Mentawai. I'm thankful and blessed to say that me and my family are alright and unharmed. The source was not that near from my town. Take good care, everyone.


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This seems plausible enough; and I don't know why people scoff at it. This wasn't written by me, but by a "gurugeorge" on FRDB:
I don't doubt there are some parts of the synoptics that might have been part of the older visions. The movement was already 40-50 years old by the time GMark might have been written. My idea of the synoptics is as follows. (Bear in mind that I'm holding the following true for the purposes of this interpretation – the standard view which has Paul as the earliest, and the results of Bauer's investigations into the actual composition of early Christianity):-
approx 35 CE – 70 CE – no gospels at first. Tiny but widespread movement based on middle-class "New Agey" mysticism and occultism around a postulated Messiah found prophesied in Scripture, who had already been and done his work, and was now contactable in spirit vision, and mystical-union-achievable-with as a deity. What's produced in sessions is (amongst other things) messages from the god about it's doings while sojourning on earth. Some story elements become popular, there are a few sketchy "gospels" or biographies floating around. Towards the end of this period, one of them, an "ur-Luke", becomes popular, perhaps mainly as shared, loose oral tradition at that stage. EVIDENCE: If Paul and Hebrews earliest: the absence of evidence for the existence of a human Jesus in Paul; the presence of evidence for belief in a historical but divine being; the presence in Paul of a clear description of mystical and occult practices as "what we do" in Corinthians 12-13; reading "according to Scripture" as meaning reporting; it's clear from Paul himself that he is talking about a once-historical, now-visionary entity that talks back to him, which is linked with a mystical experience of connection with that deity (or rather, strictly speaking, revelation of the always-present connection); scholarly investigations which show some parts of Luke are not accounted for in the standard hypothesis, and appear to be very early; later on, Marcion reportedly uses some kind of slimmer "Luke", later Gnostics are known to have traditionally favoured "Luke".
70-90 CE – Someone or some people write GMark – which takes the most popular story-skeleton (the hypothesised "ur-Luke") and rewrites it as a dramatic gloomy post-Diaspora retro-prophecy. The idea is introduced (or is a re-emphasis of an earlier speculation, perhaps in the ur-Luke) that some of the original apostles knew and walked with the cult figure. At that time, we'd naturally expect a variation of takes on the theme – some holding the cult figure more like in John, a true superhero-type, some taking the cult figure to have been more like in Mark, more like a preacher or priest while on earth, but certainly a vessel of the Divine in some sense). GMark is based on a more humanized vision of the saviour. Quite innocent, just natural drift in interpretation. One school or sub-sect, probably not the one "Mark" belonged to (which is more traditional proto-gnostic) but a sect sharing a more humanised vision of Jesus, but also a more Jewish-favourable stance, picks up this idea, and drafts a GMatthew that somewhat orthodoxises and "catholicises" Mark. This becomes the central gospel of the new orthodox movement. EVIDENCE: the orthodoxy self-ascribed GMatthew as being their earliest and most popular gospel, yet we know from scholarship that it can't have been; the scholarly work on GMark shows little that could be construed as apparent quotes from a human Jesus, but a whole ton of stuff based on Scripture; the absence of evidence in Paul (presuming him earliest) that any of the apostles before him knew the cult figure personally, again combined with the ever-present absence of external or internal evidence that would support a man Jesus.
90-150 CE – GLuke and Acts fabricated in response to the threatening popularity of Marcionism (still a small movement though, only a few thousand folks at this stage, still a relatively well-to-do and middle class affair on the whole). GLuke based on the "ur-Luke" used by Marcion, but taking material from GMark and GMatthew. Acts uses some folk-memory stories about Paul. Kerygmata Petrou an alternative kernel for Acts that's binned as being a bit too Jewish-weighted, and a bit too fanciful. By this time, orthodoxy is beginning to appear historically (cf. Bauer) – and it's fighting the already-established variegated, more or less woo-woo descendants of the original Jerusalem and (mostly) Pauline forms, wherever it goes. Towards the end of this period, GJohn is written, perhaps based on an earlier text more obviously Gnostic (cf. Doherty on this). Meanwhile, lots of other gospels and other material start being written by many different schools, partly in response to the first two, partly as a natural effusion. EVIDENCE: there is scholarly belief that the two are the work of the same hand; the tenor of these two documents is Catholicising and has always been recognised as such; Acts is one big exercise in reinforcing the idea of the Apostolic Succession; yet Paul has to be accounted for somehow, those who still follow him have to be "kept sweet", so "Peter" and "Paul" shake hands; Bauer shows a to-and-fro struggle between orthodoxy and heresy – it may be the case that GJohn is a further attempt by orthodoxy to get Gnostics on board, i.e. take a gospel that's popular with them, and Catholicise it.
150 – 200 CE – by this stage, orthodoxy is starting to really flex its muscles, it has the power and money to gradually unify the Christian movement around its version of the myth, which it increasingly pushes as "canon". It's also lucky enough to have some sharp, rationalistic minds on its side. No more gospels need to be written, gospel-getting, prophecy, occult practices – the very stuff of the Christian cells as originally seeded by Paul – are curtailed and eventually outlawed.
200 – 400 CE – the movement is gradually positioned as a mass-movement, grows a bit more, and by the end of this period is eventually presented, neatly trimmed and prettified, to Constantine as a viable possible religion to unify a failing Empire.


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Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries.
President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March 5 at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, during which they highlighted developing relations and stressed the significance of high-level reciprocal visits in developing bilateral cooperation.
The visit comes as the eighth between President Aliyev and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani in the past four years, considering the fact that the two heads of state also met in a trilateral meeting with Russia recently.
"These visits show relations between the two countries are progressing proudly," said Ilham Aliyev. "Our relations have been built on ancient history, culture and common religion," he said. "We have established very good cooperation on this solid basis. Our political relations are at a high level and we support each other in all international organizations."
The head of state expressed gratitude to Iran for its position on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement on the basis of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. "This position is based on the international principles, laws and justice. Each country's territorial integrity is inviolable," he said.
Making joint statement for the press with Iranian counterpart, President Aliyev said that cordial bilateral ties are rooted in cultural, historical and religious commonalities, pointing out good results achieved in the economic sphere.
He said that the North-South Transport Corridor project, which is being jointly implemented by Azerbaijan and Iran, is a historical event.
"This project also makes great contribution to regional cooperation. The number of trilateral formats is increasing in the region. Great success has been achieved in the energy sector. We connect our power lines and are making exchange," said President Aliyev.
He further noted that there are good opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
"Iranian company is an active participant and investor of the Shah Deniz 2 project. There was held a broad exchange of views today for carrying out joint oil and gas operations in the Caspian Sea," said President Aliyev. "I would like to especially mention the activities of the joint economic commission. The commission operates very actively and executes all orders of presidents in time and at the high level."
"Our trade turnover has grown by more than 70 percent last year. This is the result of the agreements reached," said Ilham Aliyev, citing 18 MoUs signed in recent years.
"Two additional documents have been signed today. This creates a strong legal framework for our relations. The Iranian side has begun making investments in Azerbaijan and we are grateful for that," added President Aliyev.
Azerbaijan has also mobilized great volumes of financial resources for construction of Rasht-Astara railway, added the president.
"A year ago, I said in this hall that Azerbaijan will build its railway up to the Azerbaijani-Iranian border in 2016. We have achieved that. It is already a reality. Even a railway bridge has been constructed and commissioned over the Astara River. The first train has recently crossed the border through the newly-built bridge," said Azerbaijan's president.
Hassan Rouhani hailed relations with neighboring Azerbaijan as "friendly, brotherly and strategic," saying they share close views on regional issues.
Rouhani, said Iran is ready for swapping oil and oil products with Azerbaijan, Iranian PressTV reported. He also touched on transit cooperation, saying their recent completion of a rail road linking the Iranian city of Rasht to Astara in Azerbaijan had marked an important step in this regard.
In their talks, the two sides also discussed cooperation on environmental issues as well as the Caspian Sea legal regime. The sea is shared by Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.
"Legal issues over the Caspian Sea require the consensus of the five countries. In this context, cooperation, consultation and negotiation between Iran and Azerbaijan are very important," Rouhani said.
Signing the documents between Azerbaijan and Iran was held with the participation of the two presidents, where the parties inked "Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Markets Supervision Chamber of Azerbaijan and the Financial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran on Cooperation in Fighting Against Terrorism Financing and Legalization of Criminally Obtained Funds or Other Property" and "Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Markets Supervision Chamber of Azerbaijan and the Financial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran on Cooperation in Fighting Against Terrorism Financing and Legalization of Criminally Obtained Funds or Other Property".
Within the framework of the visit President Aliyev also met with Supreme Leader of Iran Sayyid Ali Khamenei, where the head of state said Azerbaijan-Iran ties have been very well developing over the last years.
He pointed out excellent relations between the two countries in political, economic and other fields. "Azerbaijan and Iran actively support each other within international organizations."
In turn, Ali Khamenei said his country attaches great importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan. He stressed the significance of increasing mutual trade.
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Cancer survivors need role models. Senator Mary Gordon Ellis (1890-1934) has inspired women in South Carolina for generations. Her ability to juggle cancer and life remains a beacon to all of us.
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This year's theme for Women's History Month is "Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women." While many women from the world of cancer illustrate this theme, I choose one out of my personal and social history: Mary Gordon Ellis, the first woman elected to the Senate in South Carolina. She persisted.
Born April 21, 1890, to Alexander McKnight Gordon and Mary Lee Gamble, Mary Henry Gordon grew up in Williamsburg County. She attended Winthrop College a few hours up the train tracks to study to become a schoolteacher. After moving to teach in Jasper County on the other side of the state, she married a farmer, Junius Ellis, and left teaching for a time to work with him on the farm and raise a family.
When her children were older, Ellis began teaching again in a system that included children whose ancestors had been enslaved and children with privileges. These children attended schools that were separate and not equal. In 1924, to seek more power to change things, Ellis ran for superintendent of education, not long after being diagnosed with uterine cancer. She won.
During her time as superintendent, among many acts that sought stronger schools in a flawed system that would take decades to repair, she hired Mary Earle Miller as assistant superintendent. The two women helped to build Rosenwald schools to serve the African-American community. After a request for bus transportation for these children was denied, and politics in her small town got personal, Ellis decided to go on to a bigger stage in politics. She ran for Senate in 1928.
She won, knowing that her health would be a challenge as she took a seat in the Senate in 1929. There is much more to the story of South Carolina's first female senator, of course, a story found in the annals of history. Cancer survivors need to know that during her tenure in the Senate, where she served ably and with honor, she was being treated for cancer. She juggled work, home life and cancer. She persisted.
In an era when uterine cancer was a widespread form of cancer experienced by women, Mary Gordon Ellis would survive her diagnosis for 11 years and accomplish great things. Ellis did not let cancer stop her from living life fully, to the best of her abilities, until she drew her last breath. She did, however, recognize that she should not seek a second term in 1934. She went home to finish her days on earth, still strong and active – as best as she could be – while bedridden.
The death certificate for Ellis notes that she died of complications from uterine cancer or "carcinoma," cancer "held in check with radium," with radium listed as a contributory cause of death. It is not at all surprising that September 8, 1934, the day before she died, she cast an absentee ballot for a local election. In her honor, the town allowed the vote.
"As for going into politics, why not?" Ellis observed in 1931 when she was looking back at her career. "Women meet unpleasant situations in other phases of life, why not in politics?" I have to think that one of those "unpleasant situations" had to involve cancer.
Times have changed since Ellis was treated with a radium, with radiation so much more precise today. Despite cancer, though, and despite a debilitating treatment, she raised her voice. She did not let cancer discriminate against her.
Mary Gordon Ellis was a remarkable woman, wife, sister, mother, teacher, senator and cancer survivor. My cancer journey was made easier by the fact that I grew up hearing stories about her from my mother, Audrey McClary Mitchell, who was proud of her kin from Williamsburg County.
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The hackers are back
Never left.1
EJECWCWG55 ✭✭✭Caali is hungry for money. Not only EME's income got dwindled, we can see that.8
He got offered work from EME and turned it down
Doesn't want to do it there way , just wants to do it his way0
Jerichow ✭✭✭✭To sum up basically everyone who thinks proxy users are 'hackers'...
HLK76PFWXT ✭✭✭Say what you want but i kinda want to see the game how it was before the 1st and 16st of that "month".
I am playing this game since MCHM days and not once i have seen such a saddening situation with so many players leaving ( i am not even a proxy user since i am fine with pingzapper that i have but the mass migration affected me in a different way since the server population went down and even i started to be confused and ask myself what to do next.. ).
Jezzeusagi ✭✭> @tisnotme said:
> > @Jerichow said:
> > To sum up basically everyone who thinks proxy users are 'hackers'...
> Maybe so but the same applies for no proxy user is a hacker
No one has ever said this. Peoples arguments were always all or MOST proxy users were cheaters when there was no evidence beyond attempting to stir panick button hyperbole.
Then of course the blatant rascism against Br players2
People are so ignorant that it hurts.
Narukko ✭✭@KitTeaCup close this thread pls4
@KitTeaCup close this thread pls
Closing this thread is definitely easier than giving us any response.-1
Looks like another hacker is coming back with Caali.
YungNA ✭✭This p2w dude can't be serious.
I cannot think of some having so low intelligence. I'm actually wondering how his mind works and [filtered] lmao.
This world it's so upside down.4
Ryusama ✭✭✭I have a feeling this P2W dude is the same ElinUsagi with another account. He always want to troll and stir [filtered] up. The fact you are replying to him doesnt help.
Ignore or report him. Maybe he got banned with his other account and now is ban evading.
Abandon thread and dont reply to P2W
SageWindu High Seat of the Jedi Council ✭✭✭✭✭Jezzeusagi wrote: »Then of course the blatant rascism against Br players
Woah. Where did this come from?!1
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Dude, it is obvious they were making a good amount of money from TERA players over the world with their hacks. They are so quick to comeback because money for their pockets will be always welcome.
That is not something weird, such is the nature of humans (greed).7
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A birthday cake with almost no carbs and sugar? Is that even possible?
But how can you make birthday cakes without the hassle? You don't need to be a master baker to do so, just follow any of these 10 keto birthday cake recipes in minutes!
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1. Gluten-Free Birthday Mug Cake
If you're looking for a delicious mug cake all for yourself (or for individual servings at a party!), then this mug cake is perfect for you. It's so easy to do and literally only takes a few minutes before it's ready to eat! It's incredible to serve or to have for yourself if you're craving for some cake.
2. Vanilla Gluten-Free Birthday Cake
Isn't this a delicious looking cake? Not only that but it's gluten-free and filled with the fat you need perfect for staying in ketosis. The best part is that NO ONE will ever tell that it's low-carb! Using just ten ingredients and only one hour to bake, this cake is a must-try!
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He had planned all sorts of wonderful things
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Is death ever premature, or does it come exactly when it's due?
Yikes. The worst kind of stymie.
Good question about whether death is ever premature.
and so true, life is meant to be lived meaningfully, no plans can contain it!
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Some ICICI directors opposed to Chanda Kochhar continuing in her role, claims report
The board of ICICI BankNSE 0.82 %, which less than two weeks earlier expressed full faith in Chief Executive Officer Chanda Kochhar, is divided over whether to ask her to step down as federal authorities investigate allegations of impropriety over loans made to VideoconNSE -5.98 % group, people with knowledge of the matter said.
At least some outside directors are opposed to Kochhar continuing in her role, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is not public. The board of India's second-largest private sector bank may meet as early as this week to consider its next course of action, the people said. Kochhar's current tenure as CEO is set to end on March 31, 2019.
ICICI's board, which consists of 12 members, reviewed credit approval processes and found them to be robust, according to a March 28 filing. The board headed by Chairman MK Sharma said there was "no question" of any quid pro quo, nepotism or conflict of interest and expressed "full faith and confidence" in Kochhar, according to the filing.
There are six independent directors on the ICICI board, including the bank's chairman as well as the head of state-owned Life Insurance Corp. of India, which owns about a 9.4 percent stake, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The board also includes a government nominee and five executive directors from ICICI.
The Central Bureau of Investigation recently started a so-called preliminary enquiry into an alleged nexus between Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot and Kochhar's husband, according to officials from the agency. A preliminary enquiry is the first step to assess allegations of wrongdoing.
"Your information is totally baseless and incorrect," an ICICI spokesman said in an email when asked if some board members want Kochhar to step down.
ICICI shares were down 1.6 percent at 9:56 a.m. Monday in Mumbai, set for the biggest drop in a week, after earlier declining as much as 2.2 percent. The broader Bankex index of Indian lenders rose 0.5 percent. ICICI has been the worst performer among private-sector peers on the 10-member gauge since May 2009, when Kochhar took over as CEO, and has a bad-loan ratio that's one of the highest among its peers. Kochhar is on the bank's credit committee that approves loans and reviews key borrower accounts.
"If the CEO has to step down, the shares might see a knee-jerk fall and then recover from there on," said Gaurang Shah, head investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services Ltd. in Mumbai. "Allegations are regarding transactions which have happened in the past and the market has already priced in most of the risks that could come from it."
Bloomberg News couldn't reach Deepak Kochhar, Chanda's husband, for comment through phone calls made to NuPower Renewables, where he is CEO and founder. Dhoot has denied any wrongdoing. economictimes


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I celebrate a lot of funerals. Gathered in the sacristy with the servers (usually kids), we pray thanking God for the gift of the resurrection and asking him to increase the faith of those who mourn. Faith in the resurrection is powerful. It changes everything. It changes the way people live. It changes the way people die. It changes the way people deal with death.
This weekend we have a dramatic example of faith in the resurrection (2Macc 7:1-2, 9-14). We hear of seven brothers who "were arrested and tortured…to force them to eat pork in violation of God's law." The death of three of these brothers is recounted in the first reading. Each one cites his faith in the resurrection as the source of his strength: "It was from Heaven that I received these [limbs]; for the sake of his laws I disdain them; from him I hope to receive them again." Faith in the resurrection enabled these brothers to view every harm, even separation from the body, as merely temporary.
Notice, these martyrs do not express a hope in a merely spiritual reward. Perhaps we are accustomed to thinking of the afterlife only in such terms. But these brothers look beyond heaven. They look forward to being fully embodied again, to receiving their limbs again. They are looking forward to the new creation. Their hope is focused on the end of the end, which is the new beginning: the resurrection.
We are meant to have bodies. Our bodies are not shells or prisons for our souls. We don't think about it much, but our faith tells us that at some point, despite being separated from them by death, we will regain our bodies: the body "is sown corruptible; it is raised incorruptible. It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown weak; it is raised powerful. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body" (1Cor 15:42-44). In the resurrection, the body is fulfilled. In the resurrection the body becomes what it was always meant to be: the outward expression of an eternal glorified soul.
In our Gospel this weekend (Lk 20:27-38), Jesus tells us "those who are deemed worthy to attain to…the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage." The absence of marriage at the resurrection is not a deficiency in God's plan. Rather, it is a sign of the fulfillment of all things. Marriage is necessary for the creation of life. At the resurrection, life is fulfilled. Creation is complete. Looking forward to this completion will change the way we live. It will change the way we die.


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By John Sage Melbourne
It's time to explore what is feasible,what is "do-able" for you? To comprehend what is "do-able" you have to start to construct a level of personal self knowledge through asking a collection of personal questions.
To comprehend what is do-able for you will certainly need the answers to the adhering to questions:
Question one: Am I "investor" all set?
If a "when in a life time" investment chance involved me today,now,would certainly I prepare to claim yes,to take immediate action? Am I psychologically,psychologically and intellectually all set to seize the day?
Let's look at each of these 3 elements subsequently.
Psychologically "investor" all set?
Just recently a buddy involved see me relating to a personal problem. As he started to define his issues,he quickly started to explore self blame. After a recent drop in the share markets he had reacted by substantially lowering his shareholding. He felt that the globe economic markets will go into crisis and he felt that he needs to quickly market every little thing and get out of the marketplace. I suggested to him that the globe's economic markets were probably not concerning an end and that the dramatic drop in the marketplace had already taken place and now it was time to wait. Although he not did anything it was much more since he was paralysed with anxiety.
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Over the coming months the share markets rebounded from the immediate crisis lows and this was the minute that my buddy involved see me on this second event. This time it appeared that his initial reaction to market was absolutely wrong,and that rather he needs to have taken the opportunity to purchase. This is great in hindsight,yet would certainly have been a tough call for several of the most knowledgeable investors. Yet right here was my buddy yet once again criticising himself,this time around for denying.
My buddy's problem is not that he has actually missed out on an chance. It is that he hesitates at any type of one time to decide because of his anxiety that it will certainly be the wrong decision. He is not prepared to take the consequences of his choices and as a result not does anything. What is worst is he after that spends a lot of energy on criticizing himself for not benefiting from the opportunities as they arise.
He is both driven by the greed for monetary gain and the anxiety of monetary loss. He is unable of approving the consequences of his choices and so incapacitated in his decision making.
What concerning you– exactly how "investor" all set are you?
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