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A federal panel wants the Islamic Saudi Academy inside the Beltway shut down for promoting hate, something we've urged for years. But remarkably, this madrassa still has powerful backers — including the State Department.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom last week released the results of a probe of the academy, which is financed and operated by the Saudi government. It found the school has failed to eliminate violent and intolerant language in textbooks.
The texts used at its main campus, located just across the Potomac in Alexandria, Va., contain passages that vilify Jews and proclaim killing non-Muslims is sometimes permissible.
Despite the failing grade, local government officials renewed the private school's lease in an old public high school building. The Democrat county supervisor in charge of the lease doesn't see any problem with the school or its texts.
In fact, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Connolly reportedly dismissed critics of the Saudi academy as "bigots" as he accepted a check from the Saudi Embassy for another $2.2 million to extend its lease. Perhaps not coincidentally, Connolly is running as a Democrat for Congress. He hopes to fill the local seat of retiring Republican Tom Davis, whose district includes one of the fastest-growing Muslim populations in the country.
The commission that looked at the Saudi texts has turned to the State Department to close the academy. State can do this because as part of the Saudi government, the school is subject to the Foreign Missions Act. But the Washington Times says State plans to let the madrassa continue to operate. Why? The Saudis "told us they would revise the textbooks by the 2008 school year," a spokesman said.
How foolish. The Saudis have been promising to reform their violent texts every year since 9/11. Yet they just pump more petrodollars into spreading their hateful Wahhabi propaganda here.
Within months of the attacks by 15 Saudi hijackers, the Washington Post reported the Saudi academy's 11th-grade textbooks, for example, say one sign of the Day of Judgment will be that Muslims will fight and kill Jews, who will hide behind trees.
The Post went on to quote several students who say they are taught in Islamic studies that "it is better to shun and even to dislike Christians, Jews and Shiite Muslims." One teen told the paper he's taught by academy teachers that it's OK for Muslims to hurt or steal from such "kafirs."
This was the steady diet of hate the Saudi academy fed Ahmed Abu Ali, who joined al-Qaida after graduating and plotted to kill President Bush. Lest anyone think Ali was a misfit loner, he graduated valedictorian and was voted as the "Most Likely to Be a Martyr."
As we've warned repeatedly on these pages, the Islamic Saudi Academy is a breeding ground for terrorists, operating just across the Potomac from the White House and Capitol. Who has the nerve to disregard Saudi money and influence and shut it down?


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Lions Young Gun Added To Leadership Group
Warrnambool's Hugh McCluggage has been added to the Brisbane Lions Leadership Group ahead of the 2020 season, with the 21 year old the youngest in the 9 man leadership team.
McCluggage was taken at Pick 3 in the 2016 national draft.after playing his junior football with South Warrnambool, so far he has amassed 61 games and booted 40 goals for the Lions.
He says although the large leadership group may be unconventional, he feels it works.

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(REUTERS) - Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce insists there is more pressure on him than Newcastle counterpart Steve McClaren, as he prepares his side for the Wear-Tyne football derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Sunderland are mired at the bottom of the table on three points after nine games and are the only team yet to win in the English Premier League this season. The poor start cost Dick Advocaat his job, with Allardyce replacing the Dutchman on Oct 9.
Newcastle, who also sit in the relegation zone, have themselves struggled this season and only picked up their first win of the campaign in Sunday's 6-2 drubbing of Norwich.
Allardyce, who is the only man to take charge of both teams, will be hoping the recent trend of results between the sides continues as Sunderland have won their last five games against the Magpies.
"No. I've got to look after the reputation of Sunderland. The pressure's on me, more than it's on Steve. We've won the last five, so I don't want to be the one who doesn't win it," he told the Sunderland Echo.
"But we'll wait and see on the players; only the players can make everyone smile next week. They just have to carry on what they have done five times before.
"They have been struggling but won the last five games against Newcastle. They don't need me to coach them this week. Let's hope for the same again," he added.


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Recycled Riedizioni collection by Luisa CeveseAUTHOR: Desktop
Published: January 9, 2014
An accessories line comprising polyurethane encased fabric off-cuts, Riedizioni by Luisa Cevese primarily uses textile industrial waste to cover bags, mobile phone cases, glasses cases and small pouches.
Cevese, a self-taught Italian designer based in Milan, sources and creates the pieces of her recycled collection from various Italian factories, relying on both natural and man-made fibres to collate scraps into patterns.
Luisa Cevese's Riedizioni collection of accessories is available to purchase online from Ganim's Store.
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West Esmeralda (Jun 12, 2011)
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day hike
Gear: ice axe, micro spikes
Map: USGS Mount Stuart
Area: Teanaway
Reference: 100 Hikes in Washington's Alpine Lakes
Stats: 9mi, 3542' gain (round trip)
I was ready for sometime a bit more challenging. It had been a while since I'd been our for a real snow scramble (long story). Jim was up for joining me on this trip. All I can say is...Thanks Jim! Jim suggested the trip. I'd been up East Esmeralda many years ago but with only a bit of snow at the very top. This time we were likely to find a good amount of snow on most of the route. The snow actually made the travel a lot easier. It did make for one tricky spot for me though...
We got an early start meeting in Bellevue early and back on the road heading east before 7am. We turned off Hwy970 and headed up the valley. The road was drivable to the DeRoux CG but beyond that...to the Ingalls Pass TH...it was snow covered. Just as we were getting ready to head up the trail, another car arrived with one occupant. We would see him later that day. That hiker let us know a Mountaineers group had been up Esmeralda the day before. Good...tracks to follow :) By 9am we wee on our way. It was a warm day already so it was shorts and t-shirt hiking weather.
Some flowers out near the trailhead (glacier lilies) but very soon the bare dirt turned to snow patches. It was more and more snow as we reached the junction with the DeRoux spur trail. That made following the trail a bit tricky. With a little bit of hunting around we could pick up and follow the trail. Lots of water flowing around all over the place. In some places the trail was a small creek. Lots of downed trees too. In the open area above the creek more flowers showed up (the typical early season glacier lilies, spring beauty, violets, etc). It was solid white snow higher up. Hoping to have good tracks from the day before we did somehow manage to lose them a few times only to pick them up again later. The warm temps were melting out the impressions when the tree cover thinned.
Jim had given me the heads up that one route stayed close to the summer trail but had a downside in that near the creek crossing there was a traverse across a steep hillside. No room for error here. A slip would mean a sliding fall into the creek down below. Another option was to stay to the left of the trail heading up crossing over an east rib of Pt 6260 higher up. It meant more gain but was overall safer. I was game for this. As we neared the point we had to decide the route, the tracks from the previous day were thankfully headed the route we wanted to go. Microspikes on and ice axes out, we headed up...up...up... The legs weren't so used to the steep snow and gain so progress was a bit slow but was manageable. What I didn't like is that the higher up we went, the thinner the snow got. Yuck! This was the steepest snow I'd been on since my double knee surgery and it was not pleasant. Jim was patient with me and coached me through the more difficult areas. They weren't really all that hard...but considering what I went through a year prior it was definitely nerve wracking for me! Once over the rib then it was time to lose some of that elevation to get back down to the creek. Nervous from the steepness going up I started getting a bit nervous and started to baulk. I yelled out to Jim..."tell me I'm being silly". He yelled back at me "you're being silly". It was easy. I knew that. But my mind was playing tricks on me. Jim once again coached me down the steepest of it (it wasn't really all that steep) and before we knew it, we were at the creek crossing.
Jim poked around looking for a good place to cross. The snow was deep here. We needed easy access to the creek and we were hoping to find a place where the water wasn't too deep. Jim found a good spot...and excellent spot. We dropped out packs, pulled off the boot and then proceeded to wade the icy creek bare foot. Yes...it was quite cold but at least it was short! One the other side we dried off, put the boots back on, and then continued upward. Here we spotted the other hiker. He had stayed low and did the steep traverse. We followed the creek a short bit and then followed tracks headed straight uphill. We more or less were in the area of the summer trail. About 12:30pm we stopped for a short lunch break. The other hiker continued up setting a nice track for us to follow. We soon followed him and after a while caught up. He was quitting in one of the big basin areas below the summit. We continued. Jim kicked all the tracks through the upper basin traverse. It was steep but snow conditions were good. We reached yet another upper basin and yet another even steeper climb on snow to the summit. It was warm...hot actually. It was taking it's toll on both of us. I was glad to have brought plenty of water.
It was late by the time we reached the top (after 2pm) but this was summer, the days were long, we knew the route down would take less time than going up. We met up with yet another hiker just need the summit. He'd taken a much more direct route up so we never saw him down lower.
On the way down Jim led. Jim stopped and dropped at the top of an upper glissade run. I watched Jim head down. I wasn't comfortable enough yet to glissade so I plunge stepped (slowly) downhill. We did a slight variation on the route back down to the creek. Back over the creek (barefoot), a steep uphill climb back to the top of the rib, a yucky route down the steep open slope with thin snow, and then finally back to more gentle terrain. From here, it was and easy hike back to the car.
West Esmeralda Slideshow
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I am a proud aunt to probably the most precious baby boy on this green earth. He's beautiful for one (gets it from his mom and dad) but he's also just absolutely darling. He's fresh, a ham, smiley, my god, I could just go on. But anyways, he's a doll baby, like cuter than a Gerber baby… but ANYWAYS…. I heard lately that on his Mediterranean summer vacation with his parents, he is not loving the sunscreen application at the beach 😉 I could die at the thought of that little stinker hating one millisecond of his little life, but I can remember having to put on sunscreen too as a little nugget. Maybe not as young as little Nicolo though.
How about you? Do you remember when the parental figure would have you get out of the pool/ocean to lather you up, then you were ridiculously white in weird places & you had to stop all that amazing fun you were having so you could later get it in your eye and then look like an absolute shit show when it was time to head home!?! That's how my life felt at least 😉 #Sotough Oh my god, and remember how HOT the car would be…. And you and your parents each would had 657 items in your hands, plus 42 noodles… Hell, you may be feeling this experience now with your youngster. I digress, per usual.
When it comes to Nico's skin (sweet, precious, angel dove, fairy dust!!!) and all the babies in your lives, sunscreen is VERY important even if the babe hates the application of it.
Let's go over some of our favorite tips, tricks & product recommendations.
Sunscreen rules for the cutest nuggets in our lives:
- If your babe is older than 6 months, apply sunscreen LIBERALLY
- Keep your nugget out of the sun during peak hours – 10am-12pm
- Dress your babe in protective clothing – UPF clothing, a hat and sunglasses
- If your babe is younger than 6 months old, the Mayo Clinic advises you not to expose the child to the sun
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30
- To avoid irritating your baby's skin and eyes, use a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
- Avoid using products that combine sunscreen and the insect repellent DEET
- Watch for any signs of overheating
- Reapply every 2 hours at the most (and more often if your kiddo is in the water or sweating)
- Mineral-based sunscreens are best for your baby
- Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free sunscreens are best for the kid's skin
How to apply sunscreen on your baby:
- When getting ready for an outing, prep your nugget ahead of time, probably about 30 minutes before you leave.
- You'll want to use around 2 tablespoons of sunscreen on your kid's bod
- Rub in the sunscreen if you're using lotion
- A stick formula tends to work well on the baby's face, but be sure to blend it in
- If you're using a spray, spritz it in your hand before applying to their face
Our favorite sunscreens:
Hampton Sun Natural SPF 45 for Baby
Sun Bum Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 Fragrance Free
MDSolarSciences Mineral KidStick SPF 40
Blue Lizard Baby, Australian Sunscreen, SPF 30
Badger SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Cream
Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50
Because this piece has to do with tiny little babies… PLEASE make sure you consult a doctor. All my blogs are intended for you to consult a doctor prior, but I certainly don't want to steer you in the wrong direction. Ever. I do not have children nor will ever have them, so I am definitely not speaking from 'mom' experience. This blog is also not intended to 'mom-shame' which scares the living crap (I'll say it, scares the living shit) out of me which is why I don't often write about these topics. I never would want the 'rules' above to be taken as judgement if you don't follow them. You do you.
Images provided by their respective brands.


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Marion County, FLHome Sitemap Contact
The following informational videos were produced and provided by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education and the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology.
Visit the Florida Department of Health in Marion County for the most up-to-date information on eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Your best sources for information on Zika...
- Florida Department of Health in Marion County
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Understanding the Zika Virus
Contributed by: David Holmes, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Director
Zika, a mosquito-transmitted virus, has been receiving press recently primarily due to the increased incidence of microcephaly in babies born to Zika-infected mothers. The virus was named after Zika Forest, in Entebbe, Uganda, where it was first discovered about 1950.
No vaccines for protection against Zika are currently available, so protecting against mosquito bites is the primary means of prevention.
This requires a two-fold strategy: protecting oneself against bites and eliminating backyard mosquito habitat. Here are some helpful tips:
- Residents should take precaution to protect themselves from mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours for Zika-related mosquitos. If you must be outside wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and socks. Consider use of permethrin-treated clothing and gear. If using permethrin to treat clothing follow product instructions closely. Do not use permethrin products directly on skin.
- Employ the use of mosquito repellents with EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus that provide long-lasting protection.
- The two primary mosquito breeds that transmit the virus are the Asian Tiger Mosquito and the yellow fever mosquito. Both of these lay eggs on the insides of containers, then await flooding from rains which activates hatching. Scout your yard and eliminate or regularly empty the water from containers suitable for larvae development weekly including birdbaths, flower pots, animal water dishes, old buckets, wheelbarrows, tires; anything that will catch water once the rainy season begins this summer.
Zika levels are not something that should elicit panic from the public, but residents should take precautions to minimize infection opportunities in their neighborhoods.
For more information, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Marion County. The department has set up a Zika hotline at 1-855-622-6735, and a Zika virus web page. You can also find information on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/zika.
Access information about mosquito spraying from the CDC.


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secular free thinkers only We are sacred beings
Luxin posted a topic in Esoteric and Occult DiscussionNovember 8, 2018 [ This piece is only for secular free thinkers. ] We are sacred beings. Therefore, when others try to "shovel dirt on our graves", they are actually "shoveling dirt on their own graves" unawares. By the time they might be thought to realize what they are doing, it is too late.... Nature traps those who think that men are not gods. However, all beings are sacred. Therefore She provided plenty of "earth" with which to "bury ourselves". This is The Law of Justice operating self-service style. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christ's admonition, 'Judge not lest ye be judged' (Matthew 7:1) I paraphrase and articulate as Judge ye not vengefully lest ye be judged by thine own Conscience or The Laws of Nature/God first, and perhaps the laws of men second. The original could be truthfully worded as 'Judge not vengefully lest thou judge thyself so', but most people would not understand what 'judging thyself' means. I have elaborated upon the asserted original with the truthful concept that the Conscience is one's judge, plus the Laws of God and laws of men. However, 'Judge not lest ye be judged' doesn't make perfect sense, as 'to judge' means to form an opinion, and the admonition implies that the questionable judgment must be at least harsh in thought if not vengeful. Perhaps something was lost in many translations, or the church altered the wording. Anyway, because the wording has never made sense to me, and one other thinker noticed this also, I know the addition of the word "vengefully" is justified, at least in the mind of a thinker unconcerned with the church's approval.


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Articles tagged "jiu jitsu"
The Great Jiu Jitsu Experiment: 'The Road to Metamoris'
Ralek Gracie finally reveals the details of the secret Metamoris project that he hopes will continue to push jiu jitsu in the right direction. Full story
Kron and Last Year's Champions Return to 2015 ADCC
All of last year's champions are confirmed to appear in the 2015 edition of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club, which returns to São Paulo for the first time since 2003. Full story
Azor Ahai: Ronda Rousey as the Second Coming of Rickson Gracie
Why Ronda is to women's MMA what Rickson was to Vale Tudo. Full story
Gathering of the Tribe: Gracie Barra and the 2015 Pan Americans of Jiu Jitsu
We drop by Gracie Barra headquarters as renowned surfer/BJJ coach Zé Radiola prepares his team for this year's Pan American jiu jitsu tournament. Full story
The Strenuous Life: Theodore Roosevelt's Mixed Martial Arts
Almost a century before mixing martial arts officially became a thing, 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, was boxing, wrestling, and training judo in the White House. Full story
The Time I Fell in Love with Jiu Jitsu in Tijuana
Chantal Flores trains with the Entram fighters in her journey through Mexico. Full story
Kron Gracie Sobre Jiu Jitsu, Skate, Irmãos Maiores e Pais Famosos
O skate foi a primeira paixão de Kron Gracie, mas quando a sua família é a primeira família do jiu jitsu e o seu pai um dos seus patriarcas, os laços que unem são fortes. Full story
A Jiu Jitsu Delegation Travels to Chechnya, Part 1
An elite group of BJJ fighters visits a war-torn country in hopes of sowing the seeds of their gentle art. Full story
The Witch Doctor and Attila: How Jiu Jitsu Debates Reflect the Gracie Legacy
The philosophical divide between Carlos Gracie Jr. and Royce Gracie follows paternal lines. Full story
Oil and Water: Trevelen Rabanal's Intersection of Street-Culture and Jiu Jitsu
We visit bike builder Trevelen Rabanal in East LA to talk about art, authenticity, and the days of the Gracie Challenge. Full story
The Mixed Martial Arts of Victorian London
Before BJJ, there was Bartitsu.
Jonathan Maicelo: The Last Inca
Peru's up-and-coming boxing star.
Kron Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, Skateboarding, Older Brothers, and Famous Fathers
The ties that bind are strong.
Joel Tudor on the Art of Surfing, Fighting, and Style
A surf icon helps MMA keep its sense of tradition.
Japan's Karate Kid: Kyoji Horiguchi
Japan's brightest MMA prospect.


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Work Package 5: Parsing-enabled MWE linking
Caroline Pasquer (PhD thesis, funded by PARSEME-FR, supervised by Agata Savary and Carlos Ramisch) has published an article on the variability of verbal MWEs in the French dataset of the PARSEME Shared Task (cf. Pasquer RECITAL 2017).
Work in progress:
Specifications of a system for identifying and merging MWE variants to be applied to entity linking and automatic annotation of treebanks.


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Contact Rachel Edman at firstname.lastname@example.com
This full-day event will cover the most significant employment law developments and trends impacting the workplace. The programs are intended to help you keep your organization on the path of legal compliance.
Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 am
Program: 8:45 - 4:30 pm
Cocktail Reception: 4:30 pm
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $195
*This program is complimentary for NEO-ACC members.


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Underwater Photography Feature in F11 Magazine
There's been a few highlights in my life recently and this feature of my Underwater Photography in F11 Magazine is no exception. Truly honoured to have a massive spread and interview in the August issue, many thanks to editor Tim Steele!
Oh yeah, that's my image of Rachel Rouge on the cover there too.
Check out the whole magazine and article about my underwater photography.
Bodies of Art Collection – Model: Jane Wenley, Body Art: Sofia Bue Pedersen, Hair: Warren Dion Smith
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What is a search-driven product?
And examples on how to build them with Meteor
Why do we want to know
what it is?
- Definition
- Problems
- Solutions
- Examples
What is a search-driven product?
Discuss in pairs of two or three people
It could be
- Content based from search
- More than just a search application
- Search-driven components
- What's your thoughts?
When is it not?
Discuss in pairs of two or three people
I would say
- When search is added to a website/application
- A search driven component is added to the website/application
- What's your thoughts?
What are the problems we try to or want to solve?
Discuss in pairs of two or three people
Some suggestions
- Finding things from multiple sources
- Aggregations/calculations of data with Search
- Intelligent search
- Personalized search
- Search-driven components as parts of other applications
- What's your thoughts?
How do we build a competitive search driven product?
Discuss in pairs of two or three people
I think it needs
- Faster interfaces
- Shorter time to market
- Beautiful designs
- More time for building better interactions (UX)
- What's your thoughts?
Some examples on search driven products we've built or are building
Search driven problem finder on websites
Search driven webapp for finding houses, appartments, farms etc.
Search driven webapp to generate your own email signature
And some examples of other things we could do
Personalized weather forecast for Vasaloppet
Management of server accesses
What do all of these share?
- Webapps
- Realtime
- Short development time
- Interative
- Fast
- Fun
- = Meteor
What is Meteor
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- 5731 packages
- Fast growing community (314 000 unique installations)
- Sock.js (Websockets / Long polling)
- Live reload and all the latest tools you can imagine
- SASS, LESS, Stylus
- Package management
- Easy to integrate and more
- Look for opportunities for new business everywhere
- New businesses can be found in the smallest issues or inefficiencies.
- Faster more responsive search applications
- We can solve smaller problems too
Thanks for listening
I hope you feel inspired!
By Tim Brandin
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- In order to better understand the influence of ideas on and by the Beatles songs are laid out in chronological order.
- Songs written or performed by the Beatles are in bold.
- Songs covered by the Beatles, or to known to have had an influence on them, are in italics.
- Songs written by Matt Blick can be found at www.mattblick.com/songs
For more on this songwriting tip go here
1964 Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
1964 Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison (1:06)
1965 Yesterday - The Beatles
1968 Honey Pie - The Beatles
1968 Rocky Raccoon - The Beatles (verse)
1969 The Long And Winding Road - The Beatles
1969 Carry That Weight - The Beatles
1969 Golden Slumbers - The Beatles
1969 You Never Give Me Your Money - The Beatles
1971 (Where Do I Begin?) Love Story - Andy Williams (1:18)
1982 Carnation - The Jam (0:25)
1985 Walls Come Tumbling Down - The Style Council (0:20)
1996 Lovefool - The Cardigans (0:05)
1996 Bluetonic - The Bluetones (1:17)
1999 Unintended - Muse (0:14)
2018 Star Overhead - the pillows (0:03)
All The Things You Are - Kern/Hammerstein
Autumn Leaves - Mercer/Prevert/Kosma
Be My Baby - Ronettes (verse)
Carrying Cathy - Ben Folds (chorus)
Dime (Feelings) - Morris Albert (bridge)
Falling In Love Again - Marlene Dietrich (bridge)
Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue - Henderson/Lewis/Young
Fly Me To The Moon - Bart/Howard
Glory Of Love - Peter Cetera
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Hello - Lionel Richie
I Can Cook Too (On The Town) - Leonard Bernstein ("I'm a man's ideal...")
I Got Rhythm - Gershwin/Gershwin (bridge)
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder (verse)
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
Mister Sandman - The Chordettes
My Favourite Things - Rodgers/Hammerstein
No Matter What - Badfinger (chorus)
Perfect Day – Lou Reed
Rhythm Of Life (Sweet Charity) - Sammy Davis Jr
Spinning Wheel - Blood, Sweat & Tears
Sweet Georgia Brown – Bernie/Pinkard/Casey (A section)
The Windmills of Your Mind - Legrand/Marnay/Bergman/Bergman (verse)
Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkins (chorus)
Try To Remember - Jones/Schmidt (middle 8 iii, vi, ii, V, I, IV, bVII)
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes (bridge)
Thanks to Curtis Pea and Rich Scott for examples
See also
Ticket 25: Transplant Cliches From Other Genres
Ticket 28: Use At Least One Out Of Key Chord
Ticket 48: Static Melody/Changing Chords
Ticket 53: Write A 'Jazz-Style Intro' Verse
Ticket 60: Drop to the 7th Chord
Ticket 65: Build Up On The V Chord
Further Reading:
Circle Progressions by Rich Scott
Check out music by Matt Blick
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More Details Revealed About WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon On "MIXNINE" As A Special Guest Judge
Earlier this week, it was revealed that WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon will be appearing on "MIXNINE" as a special guest judge.
Kang Seung Yoon joined the judging panel alongside Yang Hyun Suk, CL, and Zion.T to evaluate the performances from the audition's second mission, "Formation Battle."
The singer provided professional advice as well as sincere commentary to the contestants as a former survival program participant himself.
Coincidentally, Kang Seung Yoon was able to judge one of the girls' teams who chose WINNER's "Really Really" for the competition. Prior to performance day, he had also visited the recording room where the contestants gathered to record the re-arranged version of "Really Really." The singer shared warm words of encouragement to support the contestants.
The production team of "MIXNINE" explained, "Kang Seung Yoon did a splendid job as a judge, providing genuine commentary and practical advice. He watched the stages of the boys and girls intently and cheered them on for their passion and drive."
Meanwhile, "MIXNINE" eliminated 71 contestants in the previous episode. The second round of eliminations will be determined based on the sum of the second performance results and online votes.
The show airs every Sunday on JTBC at 4:50 p.m. KST.
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James: We've been married five years.
Heather: We met a long time ago, when I was 11 years old and he was 16. My one friend and I were hanging out and she knew him, and she introduced me to him.
James: We're still best friends. We were always best friends, since we were 13. We both started with StreetWise when we were told, "why don't you go try this." So we went the next morning to orientation.
Heather: That's what we did. It's been going great.
James: We've been selling StreetWise now for a month, month and a half. I'm located at Montrose and Broadway by the Salvation Army. I moved there from a different location, and since that move, I feel like I'm making connections with customers. Most of my customers are really nice, and I can really get along with them. And you know, they've been helping and it's been a blessing.
Heather: I'm at Broadway and Sheridan.
James: Juggling being both parents and StreetWise vendors can be rough. We juggle each other's times. When the kids go to school, then she goes to work or I go to work, while the other one picks up the kids. I work seven days a week. I stay out there until around 8 or 8:30—9:15 has been my latest.
Heather: I stay out there until around 6, and then I go home. I'll take care of the kids, and then he'll go out and do the rest of his work. So we'll alternate on and off. We have four kids, three boys and one girl.
Heather: Even with all the adversity I face, I do it for my children. If I make my selling goal, if I have a little left over, it goes towards my children, for what they need. If they wanted something at the store, I could get it for them.
James: Clothes for the kids, or bills. You know, it helps pay the bills, and it's a wonderful thing. It just keeps you motivated, going and going, day in and day out, seven days a week. No time off, you just have to keep going out there and doing what you have to do.
Heather: As for our future and goals, hopefully we'll have a good standard job and a different apartment instead of the one we're living in right now—a better environment for our children. It's always our goal too to stay healthy and happy and make sure our children are safe.
James: Exactly. Keep the kids in school, work, and better their lives and our lives.
Heather: That's pretty much how I see it.
Heather: It's important to stay positive through all that we do, to get our kids to realize that life is hard and you just have to pull though it and fight through. And if you get stuck, ask along the way for help. All you can do is be safe, keep your eyes open, and do the best you can.


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For months now a number of kōhanga have been calling for a voice at the National Trust board level as well as more transparency of managerial operations.
Today, draft models were sent to them which may see that come to fruition.
The first model is Kōwhai.
It will consist of 11 board members. Five appointed by kōhanga, five selected by an electoral process and one for a representative of King Tuheitia. In terms of the kōhanga, the appointments will be made through ten regions from Northland to the South Island.
The second model is Mātai.
It will consist of nine members. Seven from language regions including Te Tai Tokerau, Tainui, Te Arawa, Te Tai Rawhiti, Te Tai Hauauru, Te Waipounamu and Mataatua. Two will be chosen by the two major cities.
The tenure will be 4 years, Te Pātaka Ohanga will close but its functions moved under the governance of the Trust.
The third model is Totara.
It will consist of nine members. Five will be appointed by kōhanga, that is the ten kōhanga regions. Three will be selected by the Board. One member will represent King Tuheitia. The tenure will be 4-5 years on the board.
Finally, the fourth model is Rimu.
It will consist of seven executive board members. Three will be selected by Te Whare o Te Kōhanga. Three will be selected through an ellectoral college process. One will be represantative of King Tuheitia. Te Whare o Te Kōhanga Reo is a board of 30. Three each will be chosen from each of the ten regions.
In all of the models there is also a suggestion to establish a council of those leaders, cultural and language experts within kōhanga, going by the name of Te Kahui Rangatira. They would act in a supporting role to the board and monitor the board's progress against its objectives.
So there are four models for a new governance structure of the National Trust. Whether or not they will be supported by kōhanga whanau, only time will tell.


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The 2nd Annual Sing for the King Ministries Benefit Dinner was a huge success!
The evening began with a wonderful Pre-Concert with Jonathan and Kristina Palmer (Created to Worship Ministries). We were honored to have them share their talents with us while people arrived and found their seats.
The Sing for the King band then kicked off dinner with live music while guests filled their plates with delicious food prepared by the Schrock family.
Several businesses and individuals donated desserts and items for our live auction. Thank you to our guest, auctioneer!!!
As the evening continued on, James Hoagland talked about Sing for the King's mission and the prisons we serve. Then we heard a sweet testimonial from Eunice Guier on her experience participating in a Sing for the King prison service followed by a testimony of a life changed by our Keynote Speaker, Kevin Lutjen.
We are so blessed to have so many wonderful people come alongside this ministry and donate their time, money, and most importantly their prayers. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving the incarcerated and loving us as we go share the Gospel inside the razor wire.
Thank you to our table sponsors, donations, and the much needed help and more!
The Fajen Family
The Schrock Family
River Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Jonathan & Kristina Palmer (Created to Worship Ministries)
Tyson Foods
State Farm Insurance, Suzi Brodersen
Backwoods Guitar
Cornerstone Worship Team
Jason & Jamie Groshart
Midway HVAC & Electrical
Kari Wright
Black Oak Community Church
Andy Hostetler
Ken & Judy Davis
Bobbi Smith
The Embassy
Eunice Guier
David & Alice Watson
FBC Warsaw
Fisher Home Improvement
B & M Tire & Automotive
Ann Porter
City Union Mission
Jim & Cindi Davis
Hawthorne Bank
Farmer's Bank of Lincoln
Equity Bank
Mark Abney
Golden Valley Door of Hope
Remax Realty – Shelley Hare
Jason Huffman
Andy & Jamie Hoos
The Butler Family
Mark Miller
George & Carrie Howieson
Eric Kerwood
Jeff Marion
Kevin Lutjen
Jeri Boyd
Sam & Denise Hinkle
John Kennedy
Missy Miller
Carol Payne
The Cake Lady
Hannah's Cakery
Marty Weaver
Connie Hoagland
Sydney Hoagland
The ladies of Cornerstone Baptist Church
Algoa Correctional Center


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Stage 1 History Unit
Present & Past Family Life
- develop knowledge and understanding about the nature of history and key changes and developments from the past
- develop knowledge and understanding about key historical concepts and develop the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry
Stage 1 - Historical Concepts
- Continuity and change: some things change over time and others remain the same, e.g changes and similarities in family life over time; aspects in the local community that have changed or remained the same.
- Cause and effect: events, decisions or developments in the past that produce later actions, results or effects, e.g how everyday life has changed over time; how changing technologies affected peoples' lives over time.
- Perspectives: people from the past will have different views shaped by their experiences, e.g different points of view about a significant person or site in the local area.
- Empathetic understanding: developing an understanding of another's views, life and decisions made, e.g how people lived in the past in the local community and decisions they made.
- Significance: importance of an event, development or individual/group, e.g the importance/significance of a local person or site and a personal or family event that has significance.
Stage 1 - Historical Skills
Comprehension: chronology, terms and concepts
- discuss and recount stories of family and local history
- sequence familiar objects and events(ACHHS031, ACHHS047)
- distinguish between the past, present and future(ACHHS032, ACHHS048)
- explore and use a range of sources about the past(ACHHS034, ACHHS050)
- identify and compare features of objects from the past and present(ACHHS035, ACHHS051)
- explore a point of view within an historical context(ACHHS036, ACHHS052)
- recognise that people in the local community may have lived differently in the past
- pose questions about the past using sources provided(ACHHS033, ACHHS049)
- develop a narrative about the past(ACHHS037, ACHHS053)
- use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written, role play) and digital technologies.(ACHHS038, ACHHS054)
Outcomes: A student
communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms
identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time
demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication
Key inquiry questions:
Teach This - worksheets
Past & Present Family Life - sample unit from BOS, NSW
Lots of resources from ngfl-cymru (type the activity name into the search box)
Old toys - colour & write worksheets
Families Past & Present - Catholic Schools of the Clarence NSW
Then & Now - worksheets
Present and Past Family Life - Woodbridge
Families Past & Present Banner - downloadable
Past or Present - worksheets
Family Theme Page - Enchanted Learning
Present and Past Family Life - Pearson (Home, Play, School & Work)
Little History - museums Victoria
What is this? Six historical objects
Past and Present Family Life
State Library
Old & New Toys - sorting cards
Year 1 unit overview - Exploring Family Life (word doc)
Family Structures
Differences and Similarities
- Woodbridge
- NESA Sample Unit
- NSW State Library Units
- Interactives/Infographs
Life Then and Now - interactive
Australian Toys - interactive
My Grandmother's Toybox - interactive
My Grandmother's Toybox - activities
Toys now and Then - interactive
100 years of change - infograph
Past v Internet Generation - infograph
- Histories
- YouTube/Videos
- Family Traditions/Celebrations
Celebrations & Traditions - ABC Splash videos
Different Ways We Celebrate - Scholastics
Family Traditions Unit - resource
Families and Cultures - unit of work - word doc
Celebrations - thematic topic
Programming Template
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The Rocky Mountain Horse originates from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, and has been enchanting riders for decades with its easy temperament and soothing gait. But it's not simply the gentle nature and smooth riding of the Rocky Mountain horse that has made it famous. The breed's ability to withstand harsh winters and lead long, productive lives as farm hands has made it a favorite amongst both farmers and families alike.
The exact origin of the Rocky Mountain Horse is cloaked in oral history.
Around the year 1890, a horse said to be from the Rocky Mountain region of the United States appeared in eastern Kentucky. This horse is often considered to be the father of the Rocky Mountain Horse breed. The horse was known for its easy gait and ability to work long, arduous hours on little sustenance. The horse became a favorite amongst the farmers of the foothills because of its ability to perform rugged tasks with ease. But it was also popular amongst families for its tranquil personality and comfortable gait.
The Rocky Mountain Horse was a local treasure for the inhabitants of eastern Kentucky. For decades the horse continued to be a local breed and the predominantly poor farmers in the foothills saw no reason to establish a formal association. As the rest of the country began to modernize with paved highways and powerful automobiles, the horse continued to be an integral function of Appalachian life.
But one citizen of Kentucky began to establish an informal breed of Rocky Mountain Horses. Sam Tuttle of Spout Springs began to nurture these horses for a horseback riding business he started in Natural Bridge State Park. Sam Tuttle solidified the reputation of the breed by providing the public with a chance to experience the smooth gait and tranquil disposition of the breed.
In 1986, a group of owners interested in the preservation of the breed got together to form the Rocky Mountain Horse Association (RMHA). The owners simply wanted to preserve the wonderful traits of the breed that generations of riders had come to appreciate. The RMHA also established a registry of Rocky Mountain Horses and the particular characteristics necessary to the development of the breed.
The RMHA has created a list of necessary characteristics that a horse must possess in order to be registered as a Rocky Mountain Horse. The horse must be at least 14.2 to 16 hands in height with a 45-degree chest. The horse must also have bold eyes and well-shaped ears. All Rocky Mountain Horses must also use a four beat gait, meaning the horse produces four distinct hoof beats with equal rhythm. This four beat gait must be natural and should not require training or unnatural devices. Lastly, the horse must be of solid color (minor facial markings are acceptable) and have the tranquil temperament associated with the Rocky Mountain Horse breed.
The Rocky Mountain Horse breed also has subdivisions of horses, one such breed is the Spotted Rocky Mountain Horse. The Spotted Rocky Mountain Horse must have the same characteristics as the Rocky Mountain Horse, but instead of being a solid color, the horse will be covered with white patches. The Spotted horse also comes in four designs: Tobiano, Overo, Sabino and Tovero. The Spotted Rocky Mountain Horse Association is a subdivision of the RMHA and upholds the same level of standards and breed characteristics.
The Rocky Mountain Horse is a symbol of the hard American work ethic and durability that has helped define and shape our country. But the horse also possesses a personality that has endeared it to riders for generations.


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New Coalition Forms to Assist Veterans
Veterans from mid-Missouri and other organizations met for the first time today to form a group they call "Voices of America Coming Together.
"We've got to be able to help these young men and women, the wounded warriors who come back after serving their Commander-in-Chief, go to war, and return with no way to get healthcare," said member Sandra Vago.
"They can't pull it together enough to get an education. They can't earn money to put a roof over their head and so forth. They're stuck, in a very bad place and they need to be unstuck and move ahead with their lives. We owe it, we owe it to them to do that," said Woody Powell, a Korean War veteran.
The group believes veterans don't receive enough assistance and hopes to bring more attention to the problem. Organizers say the veterans especially need medical assistance. Even though the group's first meeting was today the coalition hopes to hold an event this spring to bring more publicity to its cause.


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Third Edition of New Model Aquatic Health Code Released
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
After two years of revision work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the third edition of the Model Aquatic Health Code. It includes fine-tuning of issues such as water quality, design and lifeguarding.
The MAHC is a model code for commercial pools, meaning that it only takes effect in states and municipal jurisdictions that adopt it. So far, four states, one Canadian province and three government agencies have incorporated the language in part or full. Currently, 18 states and counties are in the process or considering adoption.
In jurisdictions observing this edition of the MAHC, many chemicals used on commercial pools must undergo third-party testing to meet NSF/ANSI Standard 50, NSF/ANSI Standard 60, or have US EPA FIFA registration. This change comes despite the objection of some chemical manufacturers, who believed the shift imposes an undue burden and that the products were sufficiently regulated already.
The new edition also includes changes regarding chemical feeders. First, they will require a different parameter for sizing. In place of the dosing requirements seen in previous versions of the MAHC, now this equipment should be sized to "meet the demand necessary to maintain the minimum required free available chlorine concentrations specified in MAHC Section 22.214.171.124.1.2 during all times of operation." This places more responsibility on designers to determine the best equipment upfront, rather than on staff to monitor dosing during operation.
Secondly, the new language requires interlocks on the feeders, to help prevent chemical spilling or flooding incidents.
Allowable calcium hardness levels have become more flexible, with the MAHC's third edition allowing readings up to 2,500 ppm (versus 1,000 ppm).
Among design issues, the new MAHC includes new acoustic criteria meant to reduce noise levels in natatoria.
The 2018 MAHC and additional resources can be found on the CDC's website: cdc.gov/mahc/.


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This post is brought to you in partnership with Morrison in SouthPark. All opinions are our own.
There's no denying it: fall fashion is fun! From pattern play to plaid layers and jumpsuits, it's hard not to fall in love with this season's trends.
We've rounded up a list of fall must-haves from local boutiques. Here's what they recommend we add to our wardrobe for autumn:
The Poole Shop: Designer Staples
These designer pieces from the Poole Shop are effortlessly chic. Inspired by 1940s fashion, the plaid overalls by No. 6 ($445) make an easy transitional piece as cooler temperatures arrive.
As for this Isabel Marant Étoile Ruffled Long Sleeve Peasant Top ($345), it has the perfect feminine cut. Wear it under overalls as seen below, or pair with your favorite skirt for a runway-ready look.
Boem: Boho Layers
One of our favorite budget-friendly pieces for the season, this square-neck jumpsuit from Boem ($48) is great for layering. Wear over a tank or graphic tee, and add a jacket when the temps start to drop.
Boem: Knit Sweaters + Lace
Fall is the best time to mix and match seasonal pieces. This chunky knit sweater by White Crow ($68) is a go piece all fall (and winter!) long. And this leather lace up mini by Emory Park ($50) makes for the perfect match.
Best of all, with little effort you can take this outfit from day to night. Swap out booties for an over-the-knee boot or your favorite chunky heel for the perfect date night or girls' night out look.
Luxe Angel Boutique: Classic Jackets
Leather jackets are a fall must have item. It's a piece that's guaranteed to never go out of style. This this vegan leather jacket by Mollie Moto Jacket ($69) features pockets and quilted detailing.
Graphic Tees
Boem: Vintage Vibes
A great graphic tee never goes out style! These tees by Junk Food are some of the coolest and trendiest pieces we've seen for the coming season and beyond.
Pictured on the left: She brings the Sun tee ($46) paired with the BB Dakota Crinkle Skirt ($100).
On the Right: Beatles tee ($54) paired with the BB Dakota Leather Skirt ($150).
Luxe Angel Boutique: Game Day
Keeping us prepared for game day, Luxe Angel Boutique offers stylish CLT and Carolina Panthers tees starting at $30.
Pattern Play + Plaid
The Poole Shop: Matching Florals
A style that has stood the test of time, plaid is an obvious choice for fall. Not the obvious choice? Pattern play. This year for fall, we're all about mixing it up and daring to be different!
This Harvey Faircloth Long Sleeve Plaid Peplum Jacket ($425) will be on repeat all season long. And the Isabel Marant Étoile Long Sleeve Ruffle Printed Maxi Dress in Red ($575) is an office, evening or weekend piece that you'll wear again and again.
Capitol: Chic Lines
If pattern play is not your thing, then maybe this Johanna Ortiz Long Sleeve Wrap Plaid Trench ($1,200) is for you. Wear as a jacket or a dress and pair with this Saint Laurent Woven Belt in Dark Tan ($445).
And the perfect accessory? This Saint Laurent Horse Hair Round Crossbody ($3,750).
Ready to start shopping? For a limited time, the shops at Morrison are offering discounts for CharlotteFive readers!
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There's not a lot examples of the the Grendel out there. gr8santini has a new(?) one but hasn't posted up any accuracy results with it. I'm guessing if you've been watching the forum, your 2-3 reference is from what I posted in the 6.5 thread.
I'm a hobbyist (RIP EC), I've got way more guns than I need, so I don't devote all of my time to my M or L to figure out exactly what they like. From the factory and their shooters (keep in mind the source) it would seem the platform is capable of excellent accuracy. Hand loaders have had some great results as well. I've posted about my experiences on the forum several times. I'm just some dude that likes guns with no worthwhile formal training. Take it FWIW. My experience with accuracy has been spotty. I'd wager that any of my similarly equipped ARs are going to be more accurate than my XCRs. Most, if not all of my ARs are capable of sub MOA with the right ammo and if I do my part. I'd say my XCRs are 1-1.5. I've had some instances of hole in hole but when I've shot more than a few rounds the groups start to open up. My most consistent XCR is an 18" 5.56 that hovers right around 1 MOA, but it's consistent. I've had some other barrels shoot well for a few rounds but will throw 1 or 2 in a 5 round string. My experience with the accuracy and the deflated gun market have kept me from trying the M in 6.5. I don't want to gamble the money on a barrel that may just be OK.
I've been limited to 140yds max for all of my shooting. I'm hoping mid to late this year I'll be able to regularly get to 500yds but time/work will be the deciding factor for that. If I can get out further, I'll post up what I find.
RA is putting out a much more consistent product now. QC seems to be much better and the fit and finish on the rifles is way ahead of where they were when they started. I'd chalk up any issues with reliability to crappy mags (5.45 in general and older 762x39) and me messing with the gas system. I've only shot a bit of the 100gr wolf but it's been good so far. Using a mix of e-lander and ASC/cprod mags.
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I love my VIVO Baked Bronzer, so when I was in Tesco the other day I had to get myself this blush. I have had my eye on it for a while now. It is a gorgeous peachy pink colour with subtle shimmer and looks lovely in the pan and lovely on the skin.
It is quite pigmented, but not hugely which I think is about right for a blush. It can be built up to the desired amount so you don't end up looking like a clown. It lasts a good five hours before fading slightly. I wear mine with foundation and a primer, so it may not last as long with out these.
Vivo cosmetics are available exclusively in Tesco stores or online at http://www.vivocosmetics.co.uk/ and the Baked Blushes cost £4, which is a bargain if you ask me.
Have you tried any products from the Vivo range?
Gem x


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The Melbourne City Council Historic Town Hall is a building that has stood in central city Melbourne since 1867 and is used for cultural presentations, concerts, theatrical plays, exhibitions, and tourism. So, when the Melbourne City Council approached Citadel Technology Solutions (CTS) to install a display to promote and celebrate the city's rich aboriginal history, Citadel Solutions Architect Paul Materazzo and the Citadel team designed the LED Blades display and then turned to Digital Place Solutions (DPS) and NanoLumens for a LED Nixel Plate solution that would re-imagine a 19th century building for a 21st century audience of visitors.
LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia
COMPANY: Melbourne's Town Hall
PRODUCT: Nixel Series™
PARTNERS: Citadel Technology Solutions and DPS
- MORE INFORMATION: Press Release


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Many things need to be considered while decorating your dining room. It is not difficult to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere in your dining room as a complete renovating is not compulsory. A number of small things, such as wall paintings, a centerpiece on your dining table and a new tablecloth, can be done to make it look appealing. Here are a few great tips that can transform an ordinary dining room into a modern one and comfortable.
- Add some new style to your dining room by using a new light fixture. An elegant chandelier looks great above the dining room table. You can also add more lighting into the room with tall standing lamps in the corners. And, you can place a candle holder as centerpiece on your dining table to lend to a romantic evening.
|Dining room Lighting
- Adding a flower arrangement is a best way to add colors to the room. You can also use decorative candles as a centerpiece to bring some light into the room. An earthly touch can be given to the dining room by adding a glass bowl or vase with fruit.
|Dining room Flowering
- Use the rug that is large enough to cover the area under the table and chairs even when the chairs are pulled out. However, make sure that the area rug should not be too big because some flooring should be showing between the area rug and the walls.
|Dining room Rugs
- You can either hang one large piece of artwork or two or three pieces on the wall. When you decide on using a set of shelves, you can place photos, candles or other decorative items on them.
|Dining Room ArtWorks
- Create a focal point in the dining room with either a fresh coat of paint or any nice painting in order to change the look of your wall. Remember anything you select to place on your wall must not collide with what you already have in your dining room.
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Announcement: My novels Sister of Light and Sister of Darkness are about to be published. I write this blog about 2 months prior to its publication. I just heard that the proofs will be here soon--likely before the end of the week. My publisher also wants to put the entire set of novels based on Aegypt on contract--that's 5 more novels for 8 total. They also want to put my other novels on contract. The release schedule should be one novel every 2 months. I'll keep you updated.
Introduction: I wrote the novel Aksinya: Enchantment and the Daemon. This was my 21st novel and through this blog, I gave you the entire novel in installments that included commentary on the writing. In the commentary, in addition to other general information on writing, I explained, how the novel was constructed, the metaphors and symbols in it, the writing techniques and tricks I used, and the way I built the scenes. You can look back through this blog and read the entire novel beginning with http://www.pilotlion.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-novel-part-3-girl-and-demon.html.
I'm using this novel as an example of how I produce, market, and eventually (we hope) get a novel published. I'll keep you informed along the way.
Here are my rules of writing:
1. Entertain your readers.
2. Don't confuse your readers.
3. Ground your readers in the writing.
4. Don't show (or tell) everything.
After thinking about my post on titles, I thought it might be a good idea to explain why I named Aegypt, Aegypt http://www.aegyptnovel.com/. It is an esoteric title that to many readers might not appear to describe the work. As I mentioned before, my mentor Roz Young recommended I call the work "In the Tomb of the Goddess of Darkness and Light." In that context, I thought to name it "In the Tomb of Darkness and Light." The problem with both these titles is that they are descriptive and perhaps too descriptive. One of the mysteries in the book is the tombs themselves. The original reason I settled on Aegypt was that the book was about broader Egypt in a physical, historical, and spiritual sense. That is, the work was historically about an ancient accidental colony of the Egyptians. Although Aegypt occurs physically in modern Tunisia, the title, and the theme refers to the extension of Egypt out of the area that Egypt physically resides in the ancient and modern world. I decided on the Greek and ancient spelling of the name for Egypt, Aegypt to refer to the ancient and archaic. The work is about the world of the ancient Egyptians projected into the modern world. So the title refers to this physical, historical, and spiritual projection of ancient Egypt into the modern world. It stands as a metaphor for everything that is Egyptian.
Now about the series http://www.ldalford.com/ see new novels. I have written eight total novels in the theme of Aegypt. These are very exciting, mysterious, and adventurous novels. Because the work became a series of novels, my publisher asked me to think up a name to describe the entire set of works. With the help of my prepublication readers, I settled on the name "Ancient Light." The motif of the series is light and darkness, so the name is Ancient Light. The next novel is called Sister of Light. It is on contract and should be out this Summer or Fall. Likewise Sister of Darkness is on contract and should be out in the same time frame.
See more writing secrets at www.ldalford.com
For more information, you can visit my author site www.ldalford.com/, and my individual novel websites: http://www.aegyptnovel, http://www.centurionnovel.com, www.thesecondmission.com/, http://www.theendofhonor.com/, thefoxshonor, aseasonofhonor.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28380829851065348922020-02-29T02:15:36.379-08:00 mark sanford gross written firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838082985106534892.post-60352417533565732202016-04-23T13:27:00.004-07:002016-04-23T13:30:32.515-07:00Is This Night Really Different?I asked my great nieces and nephews, individually 9, 11, 12, 14 after traditional family first night Seder, what does Passover mean to each of them?

Each one said in their own way, not sure about really "getting" the story but the food is always great and the chaos is always fun--laughing with family, that's what passover means to me.

I shared this with my sister and we went down memory lane of Yiddish Bubbie stirring pots in the kitchen while Grampa Hymie mumbled through a two hour Seder in Yiddish at the fold-out table in a small living room in the Bronx. All the cousins sat around looking at each other, giggling and spilling wine (grape juice). Scaring each other when we opened the door for Elijah the prophet.

It was funny that we didn't understand the story back then either because of the language but we always remember the food and the chaos--and the family. In a way, like the Passover story, the story doesn't change but the cast of characters replace the previous generations cast of characters.

Recognizing the sustaining roles of our elders in our own current gathering is always a sensitive and special feeling. Last night, my sister stirred the pots and made sure everyone was over-fed. my brother-in-law talked rapidly through a modernized Haggadah which was over ruled halfway through to a more traditional one. each of the kids asked one of the four questions, (before the 3rd grader pulled out his trumpet to play the star trek theme).

We sang Dyaneu mumbling the verses but screaming out the chorus.

The kids ran around throwing over sofa cushions looking for the hidden matzoh.

I made chocolate matzoh with my 14 year old niece at midnight because we didn't do it earlier in the day-"as we do every year"- and she said it wouldn't be the same without the tradition of her and me making chocolate matzoh together. "I'm not letting you off the hook, don't even think about it," She said. Creating this memory for her, and me, was more important than much needed sleep. When the seats at her table are replaced this will be part of her passover story.

Tonight I head to second night, at my daughters home, Rabbi Jessy, with a small group of family and friends in a small living room filled with food, friends, family and chaos--the chaos that is special to passover Seder's.

 My best wishes for everyone for an evening filled with family, food and chaos that makes your Passover Seder story or just a Saturday night firstname.lastname@example.com


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In a recent trip to Denmark, I had a great conversation with Peter Just, co-founder of the SharingLab. As we embark upon this 4th of July weekend, consider how some of the values of this experimental business model could build on American values of community and enterprise.
Peter, what is the SharingLab?
SharingLab is based in Copenhagen, where we research and experiment with how sharing can empower urban communities. We are a little less than one year old, and are aiming at developing citizen centric solutions that can start conversations among likeminded people in the public spaces surrounding us. We are trying to build solutions that connect you with the friends you haven't met yet.
Interesting- And what is your background?
I am a university dropout! I am still missing my final thesis to get a masters degree in sociology and business administration. I have taken some additional executive courses at MIT's Sloan School of Business in high complexity problem solving, and at Stanford University in leadership for strategic execution.
I have had a very diverse career during the last 20-years, that is pretty hard to summarize in a few words. Basically it has been about creativity, design thinking, strategy, disruptive business models and solving complex wicked problems. I love complexity, and that is a key word that characterizes my career moves. A couple of highlights from the last 20 years include my work with the Danish theatre company Hotel Pro Forma and its high tech musical produced in collaboration with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the architects behind NYC's High Line project; collaborating with the Oscar award winning director Susanne Bier on a Danish film; I'm an external lecturer at several Danish university; and I've been a serial entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley and inventor, with 8 patents pending!
So, why a business model based on sharing?
We founded SharingLab because we would like to improve urban life, and try to eradicate loneliness and segregation by giving people conversation starters in the public space. We are building the service around a community ownership business model inspired by the co-ops movement. In Denmark we have a strong tradition for co-ops, and have been building companies based on that business model since 1866.
There is a paradox in cities: the more people around you, the easier it is to be lonely. That's the case even with all of the different kinds of technology that can connect us with anybody, anytime, and in real time. Studies in the UK show that 20 year olds are as lonely as 70+, even though they are more "connected" than ever. Real face-to-face people interactions has drastically fallen over the last 20 years, and according to the American psychologist Sherry Turkle we are even lonely when we are together. She calls it "connected loneliness".
Technology and social digital platforms affect the way we think and see ourselves as humans. In SharingLab we believe that technology is the perfect tool to bring people together around meaningful off-line conversations and co-created authentic experiences.
What's the connection to the much talked about "sharing economy"?
Most of the so-called sharing economy services have nothing to do with the sharing economy. Many are based on classical consumer centric business models. It's all about solving tangible needs: an apartment when you travel, a car or taxi service that can bring you from Point A to Point B or access to a cheap handyman when you need to get something fixed- all packaged in great user experiences.
And that's fine. We believe that we can take that much further. What we are offering is real offline human connectedness, by turning small objects into social objects. It is not the specific objects that are important, but their ability to start conversations with your local peers. We place the objects in the public third spaces in boxes you can access with your smartphone, giving citizens an opportunity to interact with each other.
So what is an example of turning small objects into social objects?
A lot of what we call "third spaces" are akin to a soccer field without a ball and a game. We would like to bring in "the ball, the game and the players". By providing objects in a convenient and easily accessible manner, we believe that we can turn these passive pieces of architecture into active citizen centric and joyful spaces.
Our first specific solution in SharingLab, is OurHub. It's a technology platform that makes it easy to have shared experiences in the public space. It consists of a sharing box located in places such as a park, with hardware technology built-in that makes it possible to use your smartphone to access the objects, and to track each object. On top of that we are building a social platform that can connect people surrounding you. It's a digital connection platform for offline meetings, centered around social objects. The OurHub kit will soon be available on our website and the buyer can turn any space into a social sharing space. It could be a local community initiative improving their neighborhood, or it could be municipalities upgrading their parks and playgrounds. Each hub has it's own local crowd, and what we spend a lot of time trying to figure out is how hyperlocal tribes are built.
What is the role of technology in all of this?
We use technology to bring down the transaction cost of sharing, and to make the solution accessible and convenient. That is one side of the equation. The other side of the equation is that we use the platform to collect and store user-created stories around each object to raise the value of each object. We are inspired by an experiment called "significant objects". We believe that by building an intangible layer we raise the value of the service significantly.
How are you testing this idea?
Our business model is still a work in progress, but we will start testing out different models during the next months. One of them, when it comes to scalability, is to take the Silicon Valley playbook and replace the venture capitalists, with philanthropic foundations or crowdfunding initiatives and then replace ROI with a social value model that still has to be formulated. The return has to be measurable, to convince foundations to participate on a larger scale. But it is about a greater purpose than just being driven by greed.
What is your ultimate goal with SharingLab?
We don't want to fight the existing reality, but are trying to build new models that makes the existing model obsolete. That's a Buckminister Fuller quote!
We ultimately believe that we can raise the "happiness index" by addressing the basic human need to feel truly connected in a physical local context. We would like to give people a reason to talk to each other, around co-created experiences. We see a huge need for authenticity, and humanness.


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The sunshine seemed to have awakened quite a few butterflies, as well, of few of which I could even recognize: red admiral, comma, and question mark. I was particularly interested to note several butterflies, mostly question marks, fluttering around a stand of birch trees. Looking closely, I could see where a yellow-bellied sapsucker--a local species of woodpecker--had drilled a few small "wells" in the trunks. The butterflies were gathering on these wells, sipping birch sap. At one, a butterfly seemed to be vying with a corps of largish red and black ants for the sap. These butterflies wintered over and now renew their energy with this sap thanks to the sapsucker. The sapsucker's only thought, of course, was for itself, but it also benefited the insects without even realizing. Ah, the workings of Nature...
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who this is about
This project is about my mother Madalena Martins who had went to Samuel Slater Middle School in Pawtucket R.I .
What years were you in middle school?
My Mother was in middle school from 1987-1989.
what type of music/movies and fashion were popular at the time?
Alot of things were popular back then such as ,disco , smooth jazz, R&B , Hip-Hop. The fashion was Hippie, baggy , and the hair was all pretty big, Curly , bouffant and heavily styled. The popular television show was dynasty. Women from the 1980s wore bright heavy makeup.
What were your favorite activities in middle school? What were your hobbies and interests?
She love School Dances, School picnics, and Sports. When she was little she wanted to be a nurse. Her hobbies were outside games which weren't many as we have now.
What job/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and what you enjoy today?
Right now she works for lifespan, which is helping old people. Her interests are going back to school which is what shes doing and being a nurse.
What was the best part about being in middle school?
Learning new things ,like about our bodies ,learning about how to stay away from problems, experimenting on new things.
What was the worst part?
Peer Presure,Bullying, tests, progress reports.
How would you describe your middle school self? Example: shy, funny.
Shy,funny ,and outgoing,
What advice about growing up would you give to kids my age?
Focus on education,education before friends,because school should always be the first thing on your mind
What other ideas would u provide for after school groups?
Homework Groups , Girls & boys support group ,to talk about how there feeling ,and problems there having.


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Parochial Vicars
Fr. Thomas Kuttikkurt, S.D.V.
Fr. Robinson Gonzalez Herrera, S.D.V.
Pastoral Associate
Br. Harold Hernandez, S.D.V.
In Residence
Fr. Emeka Okwuosa, S.D.V.
Rev. Mr. Jose Negron
Rev. Mr. Cecilio Polanco
Rev. Mr. Restituto Quintana
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Ada Lee
St. Michael's School – Principal
Ms. Linda Cerino, Ed. D.
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