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We encourage our employees to grow and develop professionally, and never be shy about voicing opinions or bringing new ideas to the table.
The Fun Stuff
What makes a happy work environment (according to Engage EHS)
- Monthly and Quarterly Social Club Events
- Regular travel between office locations
- Taking part in charitable activities (including Techies4TempleStreet, Simon Community fundraising, Cycle4Haiti)
- A flexible working structure
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Hand-knit from 100% organic merino wool, the Rosa Hat is crafted from handspun yarn, created by the women of True Vineyard Ministries in Rwanda. Available in any one of our 18 natural colors, hand-dyed using native Rwandan plants. #ethicallysourced #organic #rosa
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As I have mentioned in my column before, every so often I will be touching on pop culture events outside the movie theater.
Recently I had the opportunity to venture to the land of sparkling Christmas fun at Dollywood with the kickoff of Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas running from now until January 1, 2018. While Dollywood is always a magical place to visit, the feeling of warmth and hospitality is always cranked up during the Christmas season. If you visit the park during the Christmas event, you will see why Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas won its tenth consecutive Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award. When I recently visited the park I was able to hear Dolly tell about exciting events coming to the park in 2018 and see a preview of the show "It's a Wonderful Life." The musical is based on the film of the same name and follows the story of small town businessman George Bailey as he discovers the true value of life with the help of his guardian angel Clarence.
The show is filled with wonderful performances by the cast and features a wide range of songs including "From a Distance" and "Money Makes the World Go Round." The production is like a mini Broadway show, and is on the must see list when visiting the park. Other Christmas shows playing at the park include "Christmas in the Smokies", which is serving as the headline show in D.P.'s Celebrity Theater. In addition to those shows, I can also recommend " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas", "An Appalachian Christmas" and "Oh Holy Night" when visiting the park. If you are a fan of Rudolph The Red-Noised Reindeer, you will certainly want to make the journey to Rudolph's Holly Jolly Junction for some fun with Rudolph and friends. In this area you can even decorate custom Christmas cookies. For those who enjoy a parade, make time to see the Parade of Many Colors, which features lighted floats and interactive characters. Of course you can't visit Dollywood over the holidays without eating at one of the yummy restaurants, or at least trying some gingerbread man cookies or red velvet and pumpkin spice cakes. Oh did I mention a new sure to be hot item at the park is the Thanksgiving Feast sandwich? This mouthwatering delight is a ciabatta roll filled with cornbread dressing, slices of oven-roasted turkey breast, topped with cranberry sauce and served with sweet potato tater tots.
So you can watch a show, then grab a meal or snack, and enjoy the four million lights while walking to another show. I have no doubt some or all of the aforementioned has enticed you to visit "American's Favorite Christmas Event" at Dollywood between now and January 1st. I look forward to a return visit to the park and plan on enjoying the new turkey sandwich while hanging out with Rudolph and friends. For hours and more information visit www.dollywood.com or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.


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One of my favorite professional books is "Lean In for Graduates" by Sheryl Sandberg. It's a very popular book for women in the workforce. I bought the edition for graduates because I first purchased it when I was a student about to finish school. This book was as useful to me then as it is now.
There are several great and useful information that Sheryl shares for how women can take initiative and have the careers/ work lives they aspire for. Below, I share just a few of my favorite tips from the book. If you don't already have a copy, I hope you will get one.
How Women Can Thrive In Their Careers
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I'm not much of a list guy. Because it's universally agreed we've just closed out a year, and somewhat more controversially posited that we have in fact, cut the lights and bolted the door on an an entire decade, critics both pro and semi- have been gunking up the interwebs with their lists of the year and decade's best movies, albums, songs, whatever.
I get it. People read these. Moreover, unless one takes the list-making enterprise to an absurd extreme, lists are the easiest things in the world to write. The biggest problem of writing — structure — is already solved for you.
I tend to react more strongly, to movies, plays, albums, and concerts than most people I know. (Yes, I read, but I seldom get around to books in the year they're published). But to the list-making, I am resistant. Maybe if I'd made a few more lists I'd have got myself somewhere in life by now. But that's all spilled milk under the bridge. Continue reading


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Drawing inspiration from the fresh & full flavoured regions of South East Asia,
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Each morning from 7am we eagerly open the door to our Southbank locals. Slinging scrambled egg & bacon rolls with fresh herbs & fried shallots with strong, freshly roasted Proud Mary Coffee will get your weekday off to a great start. You'll hear our Baristas Fran and Emi greeting you with far too much enthusiasm for the midweek AM because we believe in testing all our products before supplying our beloved patrons (sometimes testing them too much).
The Kitchen team starts even earlier, firing up the smoker the night before to begin the 16-hour cook on our slow Smoked Pork Baguette, it's a favourite and sells out every day.
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Otherwise known as: The best laid plans of mice and men and women named Donna Marie….
I make cookies with the little ones frequently. How is it that I can never remember how hard it is to keep all the dough in the bowl and off of the ceiling and/or floor? I think I have mommy induced Alzheimer's. I certainly remember the contented smiles full of gingerbread crumbs and half-filled cups of mushy crumby milk that will stick to any surface with more power than it takes to hold ten full grown men?! I can't seem to ever recall the effort of getting the cookies actually made….
Why is it that I can't remember that I have a heavy kettle and to LOOK inside of it when I want a cup of tea? I have it engraved upon my DNA to just pick it up and swirl it around and feeling the appropriate heaviness THINK that all the water I need is actually IN there?! Well, all I can say is Lemonade would have been a better choice of drink…that is what I ended up with after all…
After I realized that it wasn't just a bit of something on the element making the smoke alarm go off…
After I realized that the kettle had fused itself to the element and would not come off…
After I realized that it would not explode if I maneuvered it off the stove…element still attached….
After I realized that the perfect place to put it would be…
…outside on the grill …quickly closing the cover so my neighbors would not stare too long…
It was then that I realized that I did not burn my precious few cookies…the ones that survived the 23mo dd's hands!
God is Good!
Please pass the lemonade!
My dh loves me…I called him at work…
"Honey, I need a new whistling kettle."
"Oh, yeah,,,a new element for the stove…the large one?…"
"and a new smoke alarm" "….why dear?"
"… Well… it is because I couldn't really reach the alarm to turn it off and the broom handle accidentally knocked it into a few measly extra pieces…I don't know how important they are…"
"oooh…ooh I almost forgot! We need a new Brita pitcher…."
"Of course you shouldn't be afraid to ask, dear…you KNOW you can ask me anything…"
Well, you see? It was when I came into the kitchen to save the stove that I slipped on the water that dd spilled out of the sink while helping me wash the bowl. I took the pitcher down with me onto the floor and it cracked and all that water is now under the fridge. I am trying to get it out, but the fridge is so heavy that the water is probably already in the basement."
"Really that is all..excepting of course the important bills that were stacked neatly on the edge of the counter….they are hanging up in the bathroom drying…but at least they didn't break!"
"I know you love me, honey…that is one of the many things I treasure about you!!"
Oh, when are the older kids coming home??! I think that I forget things because it is my brains way of protecting me from mental-overload. If I did not blog this event, I would forget it in a matter of hours. As a matter of fact I should start denying it now. Hmmm what else could possibly happen today? I think I will start dinner…..
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
The incredible price of Christmas chocolates,
We are talking about run of the mill chocolates like the two examples below, Quality Street and Celebrations.
We enjoy them both and Elizabeth can eat some of them as well. Here they are over TWICE the price they are in Angleterre.... Quality Street €13.83 per Kg against £5:00, the same for Celebrations. WHY???
I think we will have to get some imports or have a chocolate free Christmas!!!
Due to our hectic social calender during December we will be limiting our daily blog to single caption photographs reflecting our last year here in France. We will be back in FULL in January...
5 comments:
- Susan said...
The solution is simple. Make your own chocolate treats for Christmas, then buy up a stack at the supermarket on special after they are reduced to clear. The own brand Super U truffles are superb, btw.
- 30 November 2011 at 18:54
- GaynorB said...
Looks like you are in need of a food/chocolate parcel!!
Enjoy your 'holiday'. I look forward to seeing the pics.
- 30 November 2011 at 19:53
- Diane said...
I have to admit we both love chocolate, but our tastes have changed and we are quite happy with the packets of 5 bars for €1.20 which we can get from LeClerc or Intermarche. Dark chocolate, nut or milk chocolate. Best we don't buy anything fancy or we may go off the cheap stuff!
We have no plans for Christmas as getting me well is top of the priority list at present. Have a great December, don't over do it. Diane
- 30 November 2011 at 20:27
- Loire Valley experiences said...
Jim says - Ah! chocolate yum yum yum
- 1 December 2011 at 07:40
- Colin and Elizabeth said...
Diane I also like the cheap stuff and buy it regularly, unfortunately we have not found any that does not contain traces of Gluten. The only one is from good old Aldi and Elizabeth buys that regularly €2.99 for two thick bars.. Hope your cough improves soon there is nothing worse especially at night.
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If I were to attribute my fondness for Korean Beauty products to a single brand, hands down, it would be Nature Republic. My K-Beauty journey began when I discovered their Aloe Soothing Gel, which I still use and recommend to skincare newbies till this day. Imagine my surprise when they announced that they were opening a branch of Nature Republic in Cebu City!
Nature Republic is a beauty brand from South Korea known for their nature inspired products. Their products feature star ingredients such as Argan, Aloe Vera, Bamboo, Shea, Bee Venom, and many more. Due to their effective and reasonably priced offerings, they have become one of the most well-known and trusted K-Beauty brands across the world.
With the K-Beauty craze taking over the Philippines, they started opening branches here since 2015. However, Nature Republic's first branch in Visayas, specifically in Cebu City, just recently opened last January 30, 2019. Luckily, I was one of the bloggers invited to witness their grand opening.
The store heavily features Nature Republic's Aloe Soothing Gel, as well as the rest of their Aloe Vera line. It is their best seller after all, with the former helping secure the brand a place in the hearts of people and getting worldwide recognition.
The shelves are meticulously arranged as well. There was not a product out of place! Trust that if you need to find a specific product, you'll definitely know which shelf to go to.
Sheet Masks overload! Sheet mask lovers will find heaven here since all of Nature Republic's Sheet Masks are available (may I also add, graciously arranged). You can buy 10 pieces of their sheet masks for 600PHP only. What a deal! See some of my reviews on Nature Republic's masks here and here.
Their salespeople are incredibly knowledgeable as well. They actually know what they are talking about. They are also very willing to help you decide which Nature Republic product is perfect for your skin type and which one will target your skin concerns. I enjoyed speaking to the salesperson assisting me. She was so accommodating and patiently waited for my indecisive self to finally make a decision!
Their store also features EXO merchandise, perfect for K-Pop fans in Cebu City.
Nature Republic is not only known for their skincare products, they also sell quality make up and beauty tools as well.
Best sellers are highlighted through their own section. This is really helpful for people who are still unfamiliar with the brand. It gives them some pointers on where to start exploring.
I'm glad we finally have a Nature Republic branch in Cebu. No need to make online purchases just to get their latest products.
The brand was kind enough to let us have a shopping spree. Take a peek at what I bought above. I'll make a review for items I'll try out. Some of the stuff I got are for my sister. I dragged her with me in my skincare journey.
If you love the brand or are wanting to try good quality Korean Beauty products, head on over to Nature Republic. For skincare newbies, I swear, their products are a safe beginning for your skincare journey.
Nature Republic's Cebu Branch is located on the 2nd Floor of Ayala Center Cebu (New Wing). See you there and stay beautiful!
Nature Republic's Cebu Branch is located on the 2nd Floor of Ayala Center Cebu (New Wing). See you there and stay beautiful!
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Today I am going to share with you the Lots of Happy Card kit from Stampin' Up!. This is such a fun card kit, for any level crafter. This card kit features some great images and actually can go together really quick. In my post and video tutorial today I will share with you some tips and tricks about how to put this kit together. Here's a look at the cards that you can make using the Lots of Happy Card Kit.
The Lots of Happy Card kit is especially great if you love adult coloring than this kit is necessary for you. The kit features five different card designs which you will make four of each design. Your kit will come with all the supplies to create each card; and includes the exclusive photopolymer stamp set, a clear block, a Basic Black Archival Stampin' Spot, full size watercolor pencils (in Rich Razzleberry, Lemon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo, and Old Olive), 20 card bases, coordinating envelopes, giftable box, printed die cuts, vellum die cuts, and gold foil die cuts, Lemon Lime Twist 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon, and Stampin' Dimensionals. You will need to provide your favorite adhesive and blender pen.
Tips & Tricks:
- One thing you should do to make putting together the card kit easier is leaving the printed die cuts in the sheet to color. By doing so will let the delicate pieces of the die cuts stay in place with out damage, and makes it much easier to color.
- Make sure you have a ruler or our grid paper handy so that you can can measure the ribbon before you cut it.
- The Lemon Lime Twist and Flirty Flamingo watercolor pencils are elusive to this kit and can not be purchased anywhere else.
- Punch out all of the vellum die cuts in a tack all at one time. These are very delicate and will tear very easily. Don't ask me how I know this.
- On the hexagon card before you add the card front make sure your opening is going in the right direction and you don't have it turned wrong. I did mine where it opened from the side.
- Don't forget the extra piece of lavender for the lavender card that reads Happiest Birthday Yet. Like I did, I was thinking it went on another card.
- On the smallest card you have to have the flower die cut going at a slight angle. If you don't it want fit in the envelope.
Each card features elements from the kit. Here you can see the cute vellum die cut leaves.
Don't forget the whisper white mat like I do in the video tutorial, on the card below.
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On the Misapplication of the Higher Intellect
by Lee Duane FitzSimmons
Oftentimes, it behooves the intellectuals of the species to examine their own unique skills of intellectual prowess and learn how these special gifts can be transferred to more mundane situations that normally do not require a high amount of intelligence. Oftentimes, when these special gifts of intellectual and creative genius are correctly understood, they can be transferred to almost any other area of endeavor and subsequently bring a substantial improvement to that area if they are applied in an effective manner. Oftentimes, these kinds of applications can bring about a positive growth in the intellectual faculties that seek to bring about improvement in an area even if no substantial improvement in that area is made.
That having been said, it is also a well-known fact that the genius of a highly developed intellectual is a thing that is often plagued with mistakes and riddled with large doses of creative misfortune. The simple explanation for this sort of perturbing occurrence is due to the fact that the faculties of logical reasoning within the minds of most creative intellectuals are constantly seeking out new options that have not been tried before. However, within the realms of most areas of endeavor, the obvious options that usually do not work are almost always shunned by the average individual. This natural selection of the obvious is known in the vernacular as "common sense."
Within the mind of a uniquely gifted intellectual, however, these shunned options are not only considered but also thoroughly explored in order to make sure that absolutely nothing has been overlooked. It is this type of reasoning that causes many types of horrific errors to occur. These errors usually never occur with those of average intellectual ability. Due to these types of occurrences, many of the special gifts of the more intellectually endowed members of the species are often perceived with much disdain. This disfavor is much deserved and is very highly valid.
Therefore, in order to overcome this phenomenon, it behooves those members of the species that possess special gifts of creative genius to examine their mental abilities more carefully in order to make sure that these types of intellectual fallacies do not occur within the realms of their cognitive faculties. In order to do this, the intellectually gifted genius must perceive the entire spectrum of reality so that it is appreciated more fully. Creative intellectuals need to realize that almost all things are beautiful and hold a vital richness that is waiting to be explored. When reality is viewed in this manner by the creative genius, nothing is boring, and the common sense of the average person is seen for the great gift that it is.
Therefore, if the mind of a highly gifted intellectual is not bored, then it will not only function properly but will also benefit all that bask within its benevolent glow.
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Love Your Life
The Busy Mom's Guide to Mastering the Art of Self-Care, Building Better Days, and Becoming a Happier MomEnroll in Course
Does this sound like you?
You don't have time in your day for yourself. Some days you don't even have time to shower or sit for a hot meal.
Your life isn't about you anymore. You are too focused on your kids and family to think of anything else
You feel disconnected from your old self. You don't even remember what you enjoyed doing before having children.
You're tired and irritable and find yourself snapping at your kids. Even though you wish you didn't.
You want to make time for yourself but it feels impossible. All of your free time feels consumed by your kids, family, and responsibilities.
You want to do it all, but keep failing. Struggling to be perfect is draining all of your energy and zest for life.
If so, you're in the exact right place.
Do You want to be happy, calm, and rested?
...But you're stressed out with little kid chaos?
I've been there, mama!
I'm a busy mom of two and I know exactly how it feels to be overwhelmed and under-appreciated. But, I learned that there is another way and I'd like to teach you about it.
Practicing Self-Care will Change Your Life
Imagine a Life Where You:
- Look forward to each day
- Spend quality time playing and laughing with your kids
- Find and pursue your passions
- Feel organized and on top of goals and to-dos
- Are confident in your skills as a mother and value as a person
- Feel like yourself again
It's Possible to Make Time for Yourself Everyday!
Let me show you how.
Love Your Life: The Busy Mom's Guide to Mastering the Art of Self-Care and Building Better Days
Love Your Life is a simple 5-step process that will help you build happier days and a more satisfying life.
In Love Your Life You will Learn How To:
- Create and stick with your ideal schedule
- Simplify your life and focus on what you love most
- Make time for yourself without sacrificing time with your kids
- End mommy guilt once and for all
- Discover or re-discover activities that bring you joy and make you feel like yourself again
- Build the best daily routine for yourself and your children
- Organize your tasks, chores, and to-dos so they don't overwhelm your life
- Be a happier mom!
What's Included in the Course?
5 in-depth and concise modules that will enable you to create a personalized Self-Care Action Plan.
The 5-Step System :
Module 1: Master the Art of Self-Care
Module 2: Find Your Happy Place
Module 3: Plan Your Dreams
Module 4: Simplify Your Life
Module 5: Build Your Best Days
A Detailed Workbook
The comprehensive workbook offers journal prompts, exercises, and planning tools that allow you to explore your preferences and choose a life you love. Gain clarity and insight into who you are and what you love to do. Explore what's not working now and decide what to change. Create a daily plan for joyful days.
How about Some Fabulous Bonuses?
As a part of the special Love Your Life First Class, you will receive bonuses valuing hundreds of dollars:
- 2 Live Masterclass Q & A Calls (A $200 Value!)
Receive personal feedback and encouragement from Adrienne and your classmates
- Exclusive Access to the Private Facebook Group (A $100 Value!)
Enjoy all the benefits of our private community where you can ask questions, get advice, and connect with other moms.
- The Happy Mom Printable Planner (A $20 Value!)
Enjoy the only planner that allows you space to plan your self-care!
What Results Can I Expect?
By the end of the course you will create your own personal:
- Self-Care Action Plan
- Perfect Daily and Weekly Schedules
- Streamlined Task Completion System
Don't Let Fear Hold You Back!
I know it might sound scary to take the leap and make time for yourself. I've had many of those thoughts myself!
Thought #1 "I just don't have time in my schedule for a course!"
First off, this is exactly why Love Your Life is for you! I am going to show you the sneaky but easy ways to carve out time for yourself. Secondly, as far as the course goes, you can complete it at your own pace. If you don't have time to do it one week, you can save the coursework for when you do have time.
I'm a busy mom myself, so I've created Love Your Life with other busy moms in mind. I have created lessons that are bite-sized, but packed with information. I'm also a teacher and I know how to deliver the best information in the most time-effective manner. All of the lessons and activities in Love Your Life are meaningful without being too lengthy. My promise to you? No busy work!
Thought #2 "I want to make time for self-care, but it just seems so selfish!"
This is a very, very common objection. Sure, we all want to practice self-care and make time for ourselves, but the guilt can be just too overwhelming to follow through on it. If you take one thing away from this it's the following statement: You are a better mother when you are happy. And, happiness comes from taking the time for self-care, as well as learning how to fit it into our lives.
Do not feel guilty about taking time for yourself. You are a more loving and patient mother when you do. By giving to yourself you will be able to give even more to your children. I can show you how to fit it into your life without sacrificing any time with them too.
Thought #3 "I would love to do this, but I'm just too busy."
I hear you, mama. It's so very hard to make time for ourselves because we have so many other commitments: kids, husbands, work, family, all of the other little obligations we are expected to do...the list goes on and on. I get it, mama. Boy, do I ever. I will say it again, though: if you feel overwhelmed and busy now, it means this course can help you streamline your life and prioritize so that you can make time for what you love.
Believe me, I've been a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, a working-part-time mom and a work-from-home mom--you're busy no matter what hats you wear. I've learned a few secrets that I'd like to help you manage your endless to-do list. I wrote a 250-page doctoral dissertation before my daughter turned two. If I can make that kind of time for myself, you can too! I'll show you exactly how it's done.
Thought #4 "I'm not sure I want to invest $49 in myself."
Please consider this course an investment in your life. You will be learning skills that will last a life time: how to take care of yourself and how to build days and a life that will make you your best self. Love Your Life will only be available for this price until March 23rd as a part of the special First Class offering. The next time it will be offered, the price will go up to $99. By taking advantage of the offer now, you will be saving $50.
So what's it going to be? $49 now or $99 later?
It's not as hard as it sounds, you just need to be a little creative. Are you ready to make an investment in yourself?
Just this once, Put Yourself First
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MESA, Ariz. – Nov. 15, 2018 Mesa Community College professors are sharing with students their experiences volunteering in Africa. Dr. Graham Boorse, life science faculty, and Jennifer Wood, math and honors faculty coordinator, at their own expenses, devoted time this past summer to humanitarian endeavors in Africa.
Boorse has been teaching MCC students about the role of microbes in public health for nearly a decade including the fact that the lack of clean water and poor sanitation contributes to 1,200 deaths of children under age 5 each day. Three years ago, he started running endurance races with Team World Vision to raise funds to help support clean water and sanitation projects across Africa. After a 56-mile race this past summer, he traveled to Ethiopia to visit the communities benefitting from these life-saving projects. He points out that he is able to provide students real world, global health perspectives. For one of his recent assignments, students are researching an infectious disease not found in the United States, so they learn not only about the microorganism, but also about the regions and people who struggle with the diseases.
Nationally recognized for teaching and leadership, Wood encourages her students to seek opportunities to teach and learn, and exemplifies this through projects such as her two-week humanitarian trip this past summer with Mothers Without Borders in Zambia. The organization provides assistance to hundreds of orphaned children and offers free education where there is often a prohibitive fee. Wood said they read to or play games with the children. She brought back to MCC students a first-hand view of education in other countries, which includes enthusiasm for American methods of engaging math activities instead of rote memorization and the reality that many children around the world, even in developed countries, do not enjoy the educational opportunities that are offered by community colleges.
Sharing first-hand international knowledge reflects the MCC mission to excel in teaching, learning, and empowering individuals to succeed in our local and global community.
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Were you among the 350-whatever souls who caught Emergency Music's EPIC return to the pill last Friday? Jesus Fucking Christ just when I'm done with life (Boston version 2.0) a night like this rolls along and recharges my faith. This was the most fun I've had in months...
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov.-elect Eric Greitens says his wife, Sheena Greitens, has been robbed at gunpoint.
Greitens says the future First Lady was robbed in a location not far from their home in Central West End of St. Louis.
St. Louis police say Sheena Greitens was parked outside of a restaurant on West Pine shortly after 6 p.m. when a suspect opened the car door, pointed a gun at her and demanded her property.
The suspects fled the scene with her laptop and cell phone.
Police managed to locate the suspects' vehicle, and following a short pursuit, they took three suspects into custody. Police have only identified those suspects as three males, ages 14, 15, and 19.
The future governor issued a statement on his Facebook page on Monday night.
He says she is shaken, but safe, and that the incident has only strengthened his resolve to increase public safety.
The newly-elected Republican governor is set to take office in January, and his wife and two children plan to move to Jefferson City.
Read Greitens' full statement below:
Greitens' campaign manager Austin Chambers tweeted later, saying that Vice President-Elect Mike Pence and his wife called the Greitens family to offer their prayers and support.
VP-Elect @mike_pence & his wife Karen called @EricGreitens & Sheena tonight to offer their prayers & support. Class act from a true leader.
— Austin Chambers (@achambersgop) December 6, 2016
A news conference has been scheduled in St. Louis at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in regards to the robbery.
Benjamin Peters was a reporter for The Missouri Times and Missouri Times Magazine and also produced the #MoLeg Podcast. He joined The Missouri Times in 2016 after working as a sports editor and TV news producer in mid-Missouri. Benjamin is a graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield.


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For eight years, Joanna Berg and her husband spent $40,000 every year to send their two sons to Head-Royce, a private K-12 college-prep school in Oakland. Berg, who grew up attending private schools in San Francisco, had never considered sending her kids to Oakland public schools — and, financially, it wasn't necessary either.
But two years ago, when Berg's eldest son Jason expressed unhappiness with the culture at Head-Royce, Berg and her husband, who live in Montclair, decided to transfer him to Oakland Technical High School. "I was phenomenally impressed," Berg said, referring to the public school's specialized tracked programs. "I kind of can't believe I ever paid so much. It really gave me the sense that education is a right and not a privilege."
Today, Berg professes herself a "proponent of public school." "I love it," she said. "It is energetic, it is lively. ...You look around at all the people, and you think, 'This is Oakland.'" Plus, the Bergs have more money to send their kids to college. It was a no-brainer then that their younger son would also say good-bye to the fourteen-acre, polished confines of Head-Royce and enter the urban reality of Oakland Tech, which he'll do this coming school year.
Though not financially motivated, the Bergs are part of a small but growing number of Oakland parents who have traditionally sent their kids to private school but now view public schools as a viable option for their kids' education. The trend is a result of several factors, including the plummeting economy, a slowing of the migration of families out of Oakland, and the steady rise of private-school tuition.
"There is a huge interest from a lot of different families," said Oakland Tech principal Sheilagh Andujar. The school has ramped up its outreach at public and private middle schools. "We are pulling from every geographic area of Oakland," she said. These days, Andujar said, the demographics have shifted a bit, with Oakland Tech enrolling slightly fewer African-American students and slightly more Latino and Caucasian students. "The school culture is improving," she said, referring to the increased buzz surrounding Oakland Tech and a more diverse student population.
For the 2008-09 school year, 26 new freshmen entered Oakland Tech from private schools, according to parent Steve Gelb, who helps with the school's tours and outreach. Typically, fewer than five students a year make this crossover, he said.
Relative to the 1,713 students presently enrolled at Oakland Tech, the number is fairly small, but the weight it carries with it is tangible. Wealthier families bring with them more financial resources, as well as the ability to be more actively involved in school life, said Gelb. "When these families trickle over, it is a big deal," he said, citing increased parent involvement and investment. A recent silent auction held by the Parent Teacher Student Association raised $38,000 compared to $24,000 last year — a jump which Berg credits to the influx of more private-school parents.
Partially responsible for this shift is the slowing exodus of families from Oakland. During the last decade, the Oakland Unified School District has seen a sharp decline in enrollment as many families fled to Contra Costa County and beyond, in what demographers have characterized as an out-migration from Oakland. Since 1998, there has been a 28 percent drop in enrollment. But from the 2007-08 to the 2008-09 school year, the dip in enrollment was just 0.6 percent, says Juwen Lam, the district's acting coordinator of school portfolio management. That's compared to a 4 percent decrease in private school enrollment during the same time period, according to the California Department of Education Online Private School Directory. And the public school projections for 2009-10 show a drop of only 108 students, a 0.3 percent decline.
Meanwhile, the deepening recession is hitting Oakland private schools, where officials are allotting larger portions of their budgets toward financial aid. This places a strain on tuition, which, at the majority of local schools, has increased about 5 percent annually for the last decade and has generally faced some sort of rise every year since the school's inception. The operating budget of a competitive school is entirely dependent on tuition revenue, and as costs of financial aid, teacher's salaries, capital projects, and the maintenance and growth of programs and facilities rise annually, so does the tuition.
At the College Preparatory School, a private, 350-student high school, tuition has increased from $28,000 in 2008-09 to $29,950 in 2009-10. Accordingly, the financial aid budget increased from $1.5 million to $1.8 million in the same period. Around fifteen students who have never before needed financial assistance are requiring it, said admissions director Jonathan Zucker. Typically, he said, no more than two students newly require assistance. "There is no doubt that cost is a huge factor, and now we are competing a lot more with public and parochial schools," Zucker said. With their tuition costs continuing to rise, Zucker said he is wary of the persistence of this pattern. "In the long term, we can't sustain an 8 percent increase in tuition yearly," he said. Despite this, enrollment at CPS has remained steady.Applications at some private schools have gone down significantly. Tyler Kreitz, admissions director at Bishop O'Dowd High School, said that applications decreased by nearly 10 percent from 2008-09 to 2009-10. "People are losing their jobs and they just can't pay," Kreitz said. He added that the whole process was slightly less competitive this year, though they still managed to enroll a full class. O'Dowd's 2009-10 academic budget will include 24.8 percent of students on financial aid. Ten years ago, the percent of the student body on aid was less than half of that.
On campus, the financial battle has a looming role in everyday life. "It seems everybody is going towards financial aid," said O'Dowd freshman Sylvia Allmon. Allmon, who lives with her grandmother, said she is uncertain whether her family can continue paying for private school. "I talk to a lot of my friends and they are thinking of switching over," she added.
OUSD spokesman Troy Flint credits the increased enrollment not to private school costs or the economy, but to the improved image of Oakland public schools. "It is this idea that the future of America is tied to the quality of public school," he said. "It dovetails with the current economic state."
Still, Flint would like to see more students enroll in OUSD. "It would be really beneficial if more students filtered in to the district," he said, citing the policy within the district through which schools are awarded money based on enrollment and attendance. In addition, Flint said that a small baby boom in Oakland around six years ago is also providing new students and contributing to the flattening decline. Part of the baby boom, he said, is the influx of young couples into Oakland after the 1991 firestorm.
Katherine Epstein, admissions director at Head-Royce, said that she noticed a shift in her discussions with parents of kindergarteners. "There are families telling us that they just don't want to start on a tuition path," she said. "That is a message we haven't really heard as much in the past."
Lam said that the out-migration of families and the growth of charter schools were the two major factors that caused the initial decline over the last decade. Now, "families are not moving out, and there has been more of a stabilization," she said. "The issues in all high schools — and Oakland Tech is no exception — is that the key to enrollment is making sure students get what they need to continue from the 9th grade to the 10th grade, " Lam added. Better retention rates, she said, have also influenced numbers this last academic year.Along with the growing cost of private school education, Lam said that an even greater large-scale change may come from the potential migration of families back into Oakland — a trend she argues could have the most impact on fluctuating numbers. "The Oakland landscape has changed a lot," she said. "We'll just have to wait and see."
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Collaborative Program on Additive Manufacturing National Workshop
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CPAM is hosting a National Workshop on Monday 4th November 2019, from 09:00 to 16:30 at the Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein.
Please find below an invitation to a National Workshop on the DSI funded Collaborative Program on Additive Manufacturing. Details on the workshop is in the invitation.
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Parents in Mississippi have a duty to make any child support payments that a family law court may require. But, what if the parent is a military service member? What obligations do they have to pay child support under military family law? Can their commanding officer order them to pay child support?
Military regulations require service members to provide support for family members. Furthermore, regulations establish interim support guidelines that describe how much of a service member's paycheck should be used to support their families. In the absence of a valid child support order, these guidelines may describe how much a service member must pay to support their family until a child support order is granted.
The duty to pay support is enforced by the service member's unit commander. Although the commander will not simply withhold part of a paycheck and send it to a custodial parent in the absence of a garnishment order, the unit commander can discipline a service member who does not comply with the requirement to support their family. The Department of Defense will honor a valid garnishment order as well.
Although military guidelines can help to establish preliminary requirements, a permanent child support order will be determined according to state law. Mississippi, like most states, has child support guidelines that a valid child support order will be based on. Once the child support obligation is set, the service member will need to comply with it. The service member has the option to present evidence to lower their child support obligation if the circumstances have changed.


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Location: GOP Varieté-Theater Bonn
Karl-Carstens-Straße 1, 53113 Bonn
Late in the evening, in the heart of the historic Federal Quarter, the GOP Varieté Theater transforms into the location for the DOG Club. Cool drinks and terrific music await you.
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SEOUL, October 22, 2008 -- International finance, higher education and cultural relations were on the agenda as Saudi Aramco's executive vice president of Operations toured the Far East to visit company affiliates, customers and government officials.
Khalid A. Al-Falih began his weeklong tour Oct. 2 in Hong Kong. At a dinner and reception, he met with executives from the Asia offices of Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total, along with financiers, academics and Aramco Overseas Co. (AOC) personnel.
The international financial crisis and its relationship to Saudi Aramco's Asian projects and investments were key topics of discussion. Al-Falih noted the important advisory role that financial institutions play in Saudi Aramco's decision-making process and discussed the company's stable commitments throughout Asia.
During a tour of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Al-Falih said he was pleased by the strong rapport between that institution and the fledgling King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), now under construction near the Red Sea port of Rabigh.
After meeting with AOC Hong Kong staff, Al-Falih traveled to the Saudi Aramco Sino Co. (SASC) offices in Xiamen and toured the Fujian Project construction site.
The project, which includes a 240,000 bpd refinery and will produce 2 million metric tons of petrochemicals a year, is now 90 percent complete. Startup should begin early next year and be completed by June, when the facility's ethylene unit is expected to go on line.
SASC hosted a dinner and reception at which Al-Falih met with Saudi Aramco employees on loan to the Fujian Joint Ventures and Saudi Aramco students studying at Xiamen University.
On the last leg of his trip, Al-Falih landed in the Republic of Korea and visited Ulsan, home of S-Oil's refinery. At the refinery complex, he met with S-Oil vice chairman and CEO Ahmed A. Subaey and the company's management team before touring the refinery and its facilities.
That evening, he flew to Geoje, where he thanked the site team from Vela International Marine and shipyard management at a dinner gathering.
On Oct. 9, SPL Tokyo arranged meetings with customers in the region, including Hyundai Oil Bank, SK Energy and GS Caltex. Al-Falih discussed Saudi Aramco's oil supply strategy in the Asian markets. After the meeting, he hosted a lunch for Saudi Aramco students studying in Korea and met with the president of Seoul National University and discussed the collaboration between the university and KAUST.
Al-Falih also visited the offices of engineering contractors executing important projects for Saudi Aramco in Korea and held meetings with their management as well as separate meetings with the Saudi Aramco teams overseeing those projects.
During an interview with a leading Korean newspaper, Al-Falih discussed the important work of the Korea-Arab Society, which was recently launched to boost economic and social cooperation between Korea and Arab nations.
"These days, there is a construction boom in the Middle East to expand its infrastructure and manufacturing base," he said. "I think this will provide many opportunities for top Korean companies to participate. I hope the society also will work on people-to-people relations and the promotion of a better understanding of Arab culture and the true values of the Arab world in Korea."


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Reception aesthetics studies the way art is received and how this reception has changed, or is changing over time and in different contexts. A lot has been written about interpretation. One of the more important approaches is the 'hermeneutics' of the German philosopher Gadamer. For long time it was believed that a correct interpretation of a text or art work should focus on discovering the original intention of the author/artist. Gadamer however argues that the meaning of a text/art work should not be reduced to the author/artist's intentions. Rather it should depend on the perceiver him/herself, whose interpretation of course will be influenced by personal characteristics, the time frame and context.
And indeed, when I watch and interpret a 'Picasso', I am unaware of the painter's idea or objective. Instead my interpretation will be determined by all kind of factors: my ideas about Picasso and his work, my assessment of this specific art work, or my general attitude towards modern art. My basic question is not what does this art work signify? But rather, what does it mean to me, to us? So the art work will question us, challenge us.
And as mentioned, as a consequence, the interpretation will change over time, and we will never stop interpreting an art work.
Does this mean that studying art history is less important? At least one can say that art history may contribute to art interpretation, but that it is no absolute necessity. In this respect it seems useful to distinguish art history from art criticism, the latter focusing more on the interpretation and artistic valuation of an art work.


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William A. Worthington, Partner at Conner & Winters, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in product litigation.
A partner with Conner & Winters since 2016, Mr. Worthington has amassed more than 40 years of professional excellence in his areas of expertise. In this role, he specializes in commercial and product-related litigation, having previously disputed a number of cases involving the purchase and sale of businesses, trademarks and patents, business disputes, business enterprise valuations, breaches of warranty, and healthcare fraud. Prior to this position, he was a partner with Strasburger & Price LLP from 1994 to 2016, and an associate, shareholder, and partner with Sewell & Riggs from 1976 to 1994. Locally, he was the State Bar of Texas Delegate to the Republic of Cuba in 2001, an active member of the Houston YMCA, and a member of Amnesty International and the American National Red Cross.
To prepare for his illustrious career, Mr. Worthington pursued a formal education at the University of Utah, receiving a Bachelor of Science in 1972. He followed this accomplishment with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Washington and Lee University in 1976, where he served as the executive editor of the Washington and Lee Review. He has been admitted to practice law in the state of Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and 11th Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is has been certified as a civil trial lawyer and personal injury trial lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Mary's been working with us since 2014, who better to give us an insight to life as a Nuffield Health Outpatient Nurse.
What attracted you to your first job here?
I heard about the Nuffield through a family member working here within a different department. I was interviewed by my current manager and felt instantly relaxed and at ease which gave me a brilliant impression of the department.
Tell us about a typical day in your job?
- Morning/am checks of equipment including glucometers, urine analysis and defibs.
- Getting together clinic lists and ensuring they're placed in the correct drawers ready for clinic.
- Preparing clinic rooms with suitable equipment as well as making beds.
- Preparing blood/dressing pathways for patients booked for nurse procedures and bloods.
- Managing clinics. This includes ensuring effective communication is used to certify consultants are aware who is here, as well as communicating with patients with updated information on clinic.
- Venepuncture
- Dressings
- Suture/stitch removal
- Observations
- Completion of documentation
- Chaperoning/ assisting with procedures from Colorectal banding to Gynae procedures.
Do you have any achievements you would like to share?
- Completion of Venepuncture training -2016
- Completion of work based Foundation Degree in Nursing. Work based modules were completed here at the Nuffield by having to follow a patient pathway and getting the opportunity to work in theatre, oncology, pre-ads, as well as recovery/ward. Other modules were also completed here.
What do you enjoy most about working for Nuffield Health?
- The emphasis on team work.
- The support /encouragement
- The frequent training
- The benefit of being able to use the Nuffield Gym for free
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Investment market update - what's happening beneath the scaremongering headlines?
In the last week or so headlines have been dominated by talk of a recession. As concerns mount about the US-China trade war and slowing growth in the global economy, markets have fallen around the world.
Many commentators are troubled by the bond markets appearing to signpost recession as, historically, such movements have been a reliable indicator of a slowdown. But is there more to this than the scaremongering suggests? Here we scrutinise what's going on beneath the headlines.
Is a US recession on the way?
A US recession usually precedes a global recession which is why many commentators are focused on this. However, rather than concentrating on all the technical factors talked up by market specialists, we prefer to look at what could potentially trigger a US recession. While bank lending conditions are good and credit rates attractive, and the labour and housing market are still buoyant, we are hard-pushed to see what would lead to a US recession. Despite weakness elsewhere, a slowdown in the rest of the world generally does not bring down the US with it; rather it is the other way around.
What's happening in equity markets?
Right on cue, August ushered in a fall in equities, which so far has been fairly mild. It could deepen and extend, as the trade war drags on or even spreads to other countries, and while the global economy slows down. Markets are expecting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver up to four interest rate cuts in the coming 12 months which would help to buoy markets, although any disappointment along the way could trigger another market sell-off.
We are inclined to treat such weakness as an opportunity to add more risk, but only if equities have properly discounted these risk factors and have nowhere to go but up. As ever, nothing is that simple and it will require the careful analysis of each individual company.
Brexit and the UK
Brexit still creates a lot of headlines. A number of British fund managers state that UK equities are cheap and worth buying. A concern is there seems little chance of an agreement between the UK and EU by Hallowe'en - and a no-deal Brexit or a general election seems to be more likely. Both outcomes could weigh on sterling, as the currency market has shown us over the last three years. Uncertainty could beset the pound for some time, as the UK will still have to settle a deal with the EU after Brexit, while simultaneously negotiating several other trade agreements. The pound may not have seen its low yet. Despite temptations, it looks premature to add to UK equities, as global investors may take a wait-and-see attitude.
The trade wars continue
President Trump is spoiling for a fight with Europe, in addition to China. Trade tariffs may well be slapped on, whether on German autos, French wine or anything else. The EU has its response ready, which would escalate matters promptly. Under the radar, Japan and Korea have engaged in their own little trade war, which is hurting both their economies. Surreptitiously, supply chains are shifting to protect companies against tariffs and sanctions. Whoever said that "trade wars are good and trade wars are easy to win"(*) did not quite envision this complexity.
Will the Fed come to the rescue? Right now, there is a tug-of-war between the trade war slowing industrial activity worldwide and lower interest rates supporting growth. The Fed, however, normally stops cutting rates way before an election, so will they have enough time to achieve all the cuts that are expected before the political calendar catches up with them next year? Will that also be enough to stop the detrimental effects of trade wars? Nobody knows the answer but we are anticipating that, at some point, markets may become too negative and provide investors with a good opportunity to add risk.
US election
The ranks of the Democratic Party candidates for president are already thinning and opinion polls are buzzing more than one year ahead of the US presidential election. President Trump would normally be a shoo-in for re-election were it not for the trade war with China and a slowdown in the US economy, which could hurt his supporters. Forecasting the result is impossible, but all we can tell is that the suspense may bring about market fluctuations. This should largely be ignored, as it is highly likely the winner will be unable to command a majority in both houses of the US Congress. US politics could once again be subject to the perennial gridlock, where little legislation can go through. Do markets care? Generally not. A divided government does not normally damage market returns.
Look beyond the headlines
While dramatic headlines may undoubtedly continue, it's important to keep an eye on the economic fundamentals. These are uncertain times, and while it is right to take a more cautious approach, we think there may be opportunities to add more risk in the months ahead.
Note: *President Trump in March 2018
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Odessa Grenadé
Odessa was raised mostly by her doting father in Absalom where her father was a world renowned blacksmith. Growing up she lived a pretty charmed life. It wasn't until she hit her teens that things went sideways. A sudden tragedy caused Odessa to flee her home and leave her old life behind. From there she made her way to a brothel where she worked for quite some time before leaving to find her own way in the world.
Odessa is first and foremost very blunt, followed closely by her fearless nature. Those combined, she often gets herself into trouble. Due to a gun misfire as a small child Odessa is Deaf in her left ear, as a result she was given a magical teddy bear named Jim as a service animal. With her cotton candy pink hair and her adorable companion it may be hard to take her seriously, but you'd be foolish not to.
Player: Kay O'Connor
Actor: Holland Roden
Alignment: Lawful Good
Character Class: Gunslinger
Current Level: 4
Deity: Cayden Cailean
Homeland: Absalom
Race: Human
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Birthday: Rova 7 4688 AR
Height: 5'8″
Weight: 135 lb
Hair: Ever changing
Eyes: Heterochromia iridum Blue (L) Green (R)
Skin: White
Alignment Statement:
Charm them before you harm them.
When in doubt knock them out.
Ally blood spilled will get them killed.
Emotions and fragility should be left to those with nothing better to do. Such things do nothing but cause trouble and put people at risk.
A skill that doubles as both a defense and a weapon.
Should be shown when circumstances call for it, but should be cast aside once the person in question has proved themselves unworthy of it.
This world is riddled with those who would do harm unto others. Those people should be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Book 2 Bonds:
The transformation that Pippa is going through is going to require support. I don't pretend to understand what is happening as magic is something I know so little about, but I do know she will need a friend. So while Abraxas and Menet can offer advice and training I can offer her a hand to hold, and a safe escape should she need it.
What a mess I've made with Menet. The world is falling down around us and I keep finding myself thinking about what could be with someone I barely know. Her words "I hope you'll give us a chance" echo in my head when I look at her. But she is coming to terms with the gravity of the situation we have fallen into and has so much on her plate. The last thing I need to do is add anything more. I do not have skills to help me navigate the intricacy of what has happened between us. But I still can't help but wonder what would happen if I was honest with myself… and with her.
The platonic intamacy of sharing a bed with Abraxas has saved me from myself more times that I care to admit. He has become a silent rock for me to brace myself against that keep my nightmares at bay. I don't know if I'll ever be able to repay the gift of peace he's given me, but I shall try.
After years of living inside an impenetrable shell that kept everyone at arms length I have begun to see cracks along the surface that let small truths slip through. Cayden has brought me to people who might give me the courage to live out in the light. Perhaps I can trust them with the truths that wreck my mind when I close my eyes. Maybe I don't have to carry all this alone.
Book 1 Bonds:
- Pipa seems to get into a lot of trouble, I need to watch her back at all times
- Pipa's heart is kind and true, I admire her drive to help others
- Abraxas seems to struggle in almost any social situation, I will fix that somehow
- Abraxas despite his struggle he is an ally that I can rely on
- Pippa and I have grown close over the last several months, I believe I can trust her and I hope she can trust me. We both seem to of suffered substantial loss and heartbreak at too young an age. Knowing this, I want her to be able to confide her troubles in me and mine to her. Together perhaps we can begin to heal.
- I am so completely out of my element. From the snow on the ground to a culture I do not understand, this is clearly not my expertise. As much as I hate to admit it, Pippa's suggestion to follow Abraxas makes sense. I will do my best to swallow my pride and be the best I can be.
- I've made baby steps towards opening up and trusting my companions just as Cayden has commanded me, but I can't seem to get over the larger hurdles. If I am ever going to have this divine curse lifted I will either need to embrace this forced honesty or convert to a new God. Wherein the latter isn't really an option. Oh Cayden, why have you betrayed me so?


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Ely Crusaders 2-2 Ramsey Pavilion
Ramsey Pavilion were back in league action this week as they travelled to Ely Crusaders in Mead Plant & Grab Division 2B.
The Pavos started well and went ahead when Player / Manager Matthew Brading struck from distance. Shortly after that, Tom Allgood converted from the penalty spot to give the visitors a 2-0 lead at half time.
Into the 2nd half and, despite creating chances, Ramsey failed to put the game to bed. With 10 minutes to play Ely pulled a goal back before snatching an equaliser in the dying moments.
2-2 the final score. A good point on the road but Ramsey will feel as though it could have been more. After the game Brading said "I'm pleased that the lads produced another positive performance. If we have a day when we put away all of our chances we'll give someone a real hiding."
Pavilion fans will be hoping that day comes this Saturday (12th November) as they welcome Ely Crusaders to Cricketfield Lane for the return fixture and much anticipated first home match of the season.
Matthew Brading
7/11/2016 07:20:07 pm
Unbelievably clean strike from me. 😂😂
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October Orange and Black Halloween Small Victorian Ornament with 43 Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones
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October seems to be an appropriate month for an orange and black ornament just perfect for a unique, yet beautiful, Halloween decoration. This frightful cutie starts with a 1.75 inch diameter glass ornament in a matte orange that has been enhanced with tiny black flower appliques with pearls and further enhanced with 43 Swarovski crystal rhinestones in colors of Volcano, Jet and Light Colorado Topaz. The skirt consists of 3 inch black and shiny metallic gold fringe topped with a shorter fringe of smaller black faceted teardrops and 1/2 inch faceted stair step square beads with gold glass bugle beads. Additional beaded fringe strands are added to the ornament cap as well. Trims include a black wavy gimp trim topped with a delicate metallic gold and black narrow 1/8 inch trim which cover the ribbon on the fringe as well as the cap of the ornament. The bouquet consists of black organza rolled ribbon roses with rhinestone centers, dainty 1/2 inch orange silk flowers, tiny orange berries and some round faceted crystals that add a lot of sparkle. It is topped with a mixture of several types of satin and sheer ribbons as well as curled metallic gold ribbons.
This little beauty is only 7 inches tall in hanging height including the ribbon and it will display beautifully on the medium black or shiny brass spiral ornament stands listed separately here.
These are all unique one-of-a-kind pieces initialed by me as the artist, and will be heirlooms in your Victorian collections. See all our Swarovski Victorian ornaments here. They make great gifts, room decorations, table decorations for weddings or collectors pieces. They are far sturdier decorated and sure to bring years of enjoyment.


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For Now and Forever
by Diana Palmer
Contemporary Romance: Anthology, Contemporary Romance
July 30, 2019
Available in: Paperback, e-Book
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers two classic tales of finding love in the most unexpected places.
Dark Surrender
(originally published October 1983 w/a Diana Blayne in mass market paperback for Candlelight Ecstasy Romance #184)
When Maggie Sterline causes an accident that changes Saxon Tremayne's life forever, she'll do anything to right her wrongs. Even if that means staying in South Carolina to care for the fierce, accomplished giant whose world has suddenly turned dark. Though Saxon's raw emotions are unsettling, Maggie is able to help him confront his new reality, and soon the beauty is drawn to this beast. Can she resist his knee-weakening kisses and passionate embraces?
Color Love Blue
(originally published November 1984 w/a Diana Blayne in mass market paperback for Candlelight Ecstasy Supreme #49)
Bumping headlong into sexy stranger Nick Scarpelli shakes artist Jolana Shannon's head out of the clouds. He's drop-dead gorgeous and incredibly arrogant, and surrendering to passion with him is utter bliss. But when Nick makes it clear he doesn't want forever with Jolana, it breaks her heart. Still, memories of Nick linger—until one day he resurfaces in her life. Could the man who walked away offer her everything she's ever wanted?
Susan Spaeth Kyle, aka Diana Palmer, is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. She began selling romance novels in 1979 and now writes as Diana Palmer for three New York publishing houses: Mira Books (mainstream romances), Silhouette Books (contemporary series romances), and Fawcett Books (historical romances). Kyle has over 95 books in print, translated and published around the world. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards. In 1998, a Japanese Harlequin reader poll gave her Silhouette Desire novel, The Patient Nurse, its favorite book of the year award.
She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk.
She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
She has been married to James Kyle since 1972. They have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980, who is pursing a law enforcement career in college. She has a sister, Dannis Cole, who lives in Utah and is also back at college, finishing her degree. Dannis has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter, a high school senior planning a career as a physician, and Maggie, who is in grammar school.
Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45, inspired by her husband James, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming. He retired from his own computer business in 1998 and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. Susan graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, in 1995 with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies.


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It's the start of a new week, one where I'm kinda excited to be going back to work. I never thought I'd feel this way about a shop job but I LOVE it!!! Though there is ONE minor problem that I have and I'm really trying hard to contend with it. In my vocabulary I tend to sometimes - especially in SL - be a little colourful... So much so that the MC have joked I need a swear jar! Now I'd never be able to do that working with the public so I'm keeping it in check but sometimes it wants to just burst out of me... I should come with a Parental Advisory, like Rudh does...
See, she wears it emblazoned across her chest... It's the safest thing to do with her and her potty mouth LOL... It was all thanks to this awesome shirt from JamBee that she was able to share her explicit warning! Though I guess from the look of her, and the things she's done in the past you may have already guessed that by now LOL...
She went to play the new Paranoia Game, which runs at Ironwood Hills until April 30th - and she highly recommends it because it was fun and the prizes were cool - and I guess it's a kinda sorta look of the day really, but DON'T MISS THE PARANOIA!!!
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Skin: Glam Affair - Seya in Europa 2
Choker: MONS - Extreme Choker in Silver
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Jacket: villena - Pelted Fur Jacket in Black
Pants: villena - Destroyed Mom Jeans in Light Blue
Boots: -KC- - Elysa Boots
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When I first started reading to my daughter I decided to buy a collection of Georgian fairy tales. However, as I started to read, I noticed that there were lots of things I did not agree with and found myself having to rephrase some of the passages as I read. I noticed that the poor are always portrayed as good characters and, no matter how they get rich (stealing from, deceiving or killing a "vicious rich giant"), social justice is assumed to have been met. I have always wondered what Natsarkekia, a lazy "ash digger", who even after appropriating the giant's wealth would probably go on to continue digging ash, can teach our children. Why should such a lazy guy be the most popular fairy tale character in our country?
I am not sure whether it is the subconscious influence of Natsarkekia or just a coincidence, but you will find lots of Georgians who would refrain from calling themselves hard-working. "Talented but lazy" carries the connotation of a compliment, while hard-working somehow points to a lack of talent. Some Georgians would not even mind calling themselves "talented but lazy", completely sure in the fact that they are too talented to work hard. The general attitude towards work ethics in this part of the world has been greatly affected by the Soviet experience and, as Georgians are especially good at finding loopholes in arrangements, the Soviet past has influenced our mentality too. However, I would not put the entire blame for that on the Soviet Union. Maybe Georgian attitudes towards hard work has deep roots in more remote past?
As of today, only 7% of Georgians consider hard work important for getting a good job. More Georgians rely on pure luck (9%) than on hard work for their professional success. Age or talent, God-given traits that are impossible to change, are given as much credit by the Georgian population as hard work (CRRC Caucasus Barometer 2011). There is nothing bad in being willing to maximize an outcome with the least use of resources, however, work ethics are one of those few things that help one, variable upon the will of an individual, move up the social ladder. If we do not believe that our efforts have the potential to change our lives for the better, then all that remains are miracles for turning the poor into the rich.
Maybe that is the reason why Georgians are so supportive of redistribution. If we look at recent developments in the country, we can see the growing support for redistribution. The first sign of this was the election of a new political party. The "Georgian Dream" coalition is obviously more equity-oriented than the previous ruling party. The coalition heavily emphasized that fact during its pre-election campaign, promising to address existing social problems through increased subsistence allowances, increased pensions, higher spending on education and healthcare, etc. Even back in 2010 most Georgians blamed social injustice for people being disadvantaged and 66.7% were ready to personally contribute in order to help those in need (Life in Transition II by EBRD and World Bank, 2010).
Of course, there are also more direct reasons for supporting redistribution. Despite Georgia's spectacular growth, the amount of poverty registered increased from 6.4% in 2007 to 9.7% in 2012 (GeoStat). Additionally, subjective poverty (people registered in the database of social assistance as a share of total population) is about four times higher than the number of people receiving assistance. 36.9% of the population and 45% of families in Georgia are registered in the database of socially vulnerable, i.e. seeking financial support from the government (SSA).
As for indirect support for redistribution, as Alesina et al. (2011) show, attitudes towards social mobility in a country determine, to some extent, preferences for redistribution. NBER Cross-country research shows that Europeans are more likely to favor redistribution than Americans. The argument of Alesina et al. (2011) runs as follows: in the US social mobility is high and even the poor believe in the American dream – that anyone can succeed through hard work and all have the potential to lead a happy and successful life. So, poverty does not affect future income in America as much as it does in Europe, where social mobility is lower. Consequently, there is a higher demand for redistribution in Europe than in the US.
In terms of redistribution preferences, Georgia is more like Europe than the land of opportunities. Georgian fairy tales might have affected our subconscious in a way that most of us put ourselves in the shoes of the poor and perceive ourselves as poor. Here poverty is not perceived to be a personal failure; rather, it is viewed as a failure of the system. In the US, poverty is regarded as a personal failure because if you had worked hard, you would have been successful. In Georgia, neighbors usually complain to each other about their poverty, in the US neighbors try to show each other how rich they are. In Georgia you are poor because you were not given the chance to unleash your talent; it is not your fault and the government is responsible for taking care of you. That is the difference between the Georgian and American dreams!


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December 27, 2018
Man Chops Off Brother's Hand During Christmas Fight In Bayelsa
This is disheartening. According to trending reports, a man cut off his brother's hand during a violent clash between them on Tuesday, December 25th at Otatubu in Nembe local government area in Bayelsa state.
It was gathered there was a misunderstanding between the two brothers which degenerated to a serious fight, the injured man whose hand was cut off allegedly carried a small knife in an attempt to stab his brother but failed. The brother went home and came back with a cutlass which he allegedly used in chopping off his sibling's left hand.
However, reports got it that the injured man was rushed to the hospital and receiving treatment, whereby the case has been reported to the police for further investigations.