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Part of the reason for writing these posts is to record my own history, for reference. It is likely all a flash in the pan, and could be useless, or could help someone. Richard Branson recommends it.
The posts are intended to be more personal to fill the internet void of what I generally experience – and I imagine most of us do! Most of what I see is written or shown with a motive to sell or convince: to buy, to vote, to do. And then the top money-making bloggers provide robotic instructional 'how-to' articles that make me want 'not-to.' They spam my inbox and now I feel that I am just treading water, so to speak.
I have JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) for most of those. And the 'respected' publications are selling you to advertisers by carefully editing their marketing articles to their audience to sell them… something. Ideally, I'd like to make money but have to tread the fine line of being true to myself. Hence, why I gave up on affiliate marketing.
Then you have compelling gurus. That goes for Tony Robbins with the direct email marketing. He will say the great phrase to get you off of your ass and move towards your dreams, that I love, and which we all need: Take Action. And then it is followed by a buy proposal. Conflict of interest?
He literally says in his new book that he realized that even though he was rich, he could make even more money. And he proceeded to do so…
And I can clearly see how he is trying to make more money from all of the proposals and marketing to the people that he is helping. It is positioned as helping and serving more people in the book, but it doesn't feel as such from the point of view of the customer, as I am.
While, on the other hand, I feel that I should be able to do that too. Maybe it is beneficial in terms of an inspiration for others!
This book was originally linked for affiliate marketing but my affiliate marketing account has since expired. Also, I don't recommend this book.
The 7 simple steps to
Tony's Financial Freedom:
- Buy my book
- Buy my older books
- Buy tickets to my events
- Subscribe to my coaching
- Subscribe to my email newsletter
- Support other rich guys that helped me to craft the book
- Keep generations of Tony financially free
Jokes aside, maybe I am a curmudgeon. Maybe I am like my father who repel's money in the pursuit of noble causes.
I enjoy writing and documenting these different thoughts and experiences, and sharing them. But I don't enjoy writing a dedicated article with the strict intention to sell something unless I truly enjoy and recommend it. I guess that's where my idealist nature clashes with reality. A conflict of interest doesn't sit right.
I like Jim Carrey's advice that he had learned from his father's choice.
You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. – Jim Carrey
Further on the book, Tony interviews successful investors for their advice and also their recommended investment portfolios. Each investor gives their own advice… each is different. Perfect.
Let's say the example is how to get to the other side of a fence. Here are the recommendations of people who successfully did it:
- Person 1: You should jump over it.
- Person 2: You should stand on something and then jump over it.
- Person 3: You should blast through the fence. Use your shoulder.
- Person 4: You should dig down in the dirt and crawl under it.
- Person 5: You should go around it.
- Etc.
Frustrated yet? While reading this tome I felt generally annoyed with the conflicting advice and felt insulted when the direct emails would recommend seminars and personal coaching courses for frustration or unhappiness. I needed to garner regular, zero-technique courage to keep pushing through the book. It is tough to wade through and process all of the advice, but Tony calls Ray Dalio's All Weather portfolio the Holy Grail. Thanks to Tony for pushing him to hand out a timeless, generational portfolio. I am posting that here to save you from reading his book, while I would recommend reading one of his others as general self-help.
I selected ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) in parenthesis that were conceived more than 10 years ago for back-testing, preferred liquidity and low expense ratios to test Ray Dalio's All Weather portfolio, the risk-parity approach:
- 40% Long Term US Bonds 20-25 year (TLT)
- 30% Stocks; for growth (VTI)
- 15% Medium US Bonds 7-10 year (IEF)
- 7.5% Gold (IAU)
- 7.5% Commodities (DBC)
As for the asset classes, stocks are for growth, bonds are to hedge the risk of stocks, and gold and commodities are to profit from inflation; where the other assets suffer.
Prior to reading this book, I had followed Marc Faber for some time and even subscribed to his Gloom Doom & Boom Report monthly for a year. I enjoyed his report but didn't make enough money in investment advice to pay for the $300 subscription. Admittedly, I had tried to quickly profit from some of his tips in the short term while it seems that his behavior is more medium-long term horizon. His portfolio was more simplistic and I had selected some corresponding ETFs to test:
- 25% real estate (IYR)
- 25% gold (IAU)
- 25% stocks (VTI)
- 25% bonds and cash (TLT)
It is a little unclear on real estate whether Marc is investing in physical real estate, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), or both, but he is clear on recommending to hold physical gold bullion. For that, I assume that real estate is a combination of physical and REITs, as he had mentioned specific REITs in the publication and prefers the physical.
And then, what perhaps triggered all of this portfolio analysis was my uncle recommending, via my mother, Dave Ramsey's investing process about 1 month ago. He leads the video with a Bible quote, which made me crack a smile. I wonder if there is a Jesus Portfolio, as there is a Jesus Diet?
What would Jesus eat? The foods that come to mind are fish, bread, and wine. But DuckDuckGo search results approximate a Mediterranean diet consisting of kale, pine nuts, dates, olive oil, lentils, and fish.
I couldn't tell you what the Jesus Portfolio would look like but it might be a business opportunity.
I watched a few of Dave Ramsey's videos that generally give good advice. Most of the advice is geared towards how to get out of debt. I don't like the approach that he uses of paying off the nominally smaller debt amounts first. This method is to cater to human psychology of feeling good about paying off loans; loan by loan. I personally used the approach of paying off the higher interest loans first, twice, to pay off my loans. This approach is mathematically superior to save more money.
I also agree with the criticisms found in this blog post especially around Dave's contradictory stock diversification strategy in mutual funds, but zero asset class diversification. Dave beams diversification in his 100% stock portfolio in mutual funds. Despite the generally good advice in his videos, and good intent, I was disappointed in this advice.
Mutual funds have been discredited in my professional and personal education with high fees, pressure for the fund manager to include famous stocks, and a propensity for successful fund managers to leverage their success and leave. I believe that Dave Ramsey avoids one or more of these downfalls by choosing funds based on longevity of track record.
The portfolio itself was comprised of the following mutual fund categories of stocks with my selection of corresponding ETFs in parenthesis:
- Large cap mutual fund (VV)
- Mid cap mutual fund (VO)
- Small cap mutual fund (VB)
- International mutual fund (VEA)
On a positive note, and similar to Tony's advice, Dave tells his listeners to take action. Most people mull over different approaches and the rubber never meets the road, exactly this blog post and perhaps most readers of it.
Where to go from here? A three-way head-to-head brawl: Ray Dalio versus Marc Faber versus Dave Ramsey.
Let's look at net worth in US dollars. Well, the sources widely vary on these and all 3 people could not be found on a single source. For what it's worth, Ray Dalio's net worth was quoted to be 14 and 18.4 billion, Marc's was 15 million and also unknown, and Dave's was quoted as 55 and 200 million. Ray Dalio is a clear winner, perhaps with Dave in second place.
Next, the real numbers. Here are the full results in a PDF thanks to this Portfolio Visualizer website. The winner depends on your goals. For me, it was Ray Dalio's All Weather portfolio with a decent annual growth rate, lowest standard deviation, highest worst year return, and highest max draw-down, despite having the lowest annual growth and total return among the three portfolios and also control portfolio of the Vanguard 500 Index Investor.
As mentioned, my ETF selections each have been around for more than 10 years so that we could capture the most recent market crash, the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008.
Based on the chart, Marc Faber's portfolio appears to win for the majority of years but had a greater draw-down during the period. This is easier to compare in the table:
Funny enough, the control portfolio, Vanguard 500 Index Investor, is a better strategy in almost all metrics than the Dave Ramsey approach, and is much simpler too.
I should mention that Warren Buffet and his mentor Benjamin Graham (The Intelligent Investor) recommend to avoid mutual funds and simply buy the stock market index, similar in asset class as Dave Ramsey's approach, except not mutual funds. Of course, this is their advice if you don't want to engage in full time investing study. You can invest in the index and then watch TV or play games.
In this case, you could invest in the portfolio of your choice (hint: Ray Dalio), re-balance to the ratios above once per year, continuously feed the portfolio with a regular contribution, and then watch Netflix, or Dave Ramsey, or Marie Kondo.
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Hugh Grant is set to become a father for the fifth time, as he and his partner Anna Eberstein are expecting their third child together.
The happy baby news were confirmed by his partner's mum, Swedish politician Susanne Eberstein, who spoke to Swedish newspaper Astonbladet.
She said: 'I'm very happy to be getting another grandchild. She's due rather soon.'
This will be the couple's third child together, as they already share a son, John Mungo, born in September 2012, and another child who they welcomed in December 2015.
While they confirmed the news that their second child was born, Hugh and his partner never revealed whether they had another boy or a girl.
The couple attended the Golden Globe Awards ceremony together on Sunday
The Notting Hill actor also has two children from his previous relationship with Tinglan Hong – daughter Tabitha, born in 2011, and son Felix, who they welcomed in 2012.
While the soon to be dad-of-five likes to keep his personal life away from the spotlight, he's previously spoken about his experience as a father.
Speaking to Ellen DeGeneres back in 2012, the 57-year-old said: 'Everyone was right all these years, saying, "Hugh, why don't you have some children? It changes your life".
'Now that I have a child, it is life changing. I recommend it. Get some!'
Most recently, he revealed his son didn't actually like Paddington 2 because he was in it 'so much'.
'He's the only child I've met who hasn't loved the film. I took him to see the film at a preview with about 100 of his friends and they all adored it, and he sat there stony-faced throughout the whole thing saying, 'Why are you in it so much?' That was very sad for me', he told news agency WENN.
Before getting together with Anna – with whom he's been in an on/off relationship for the past seven years – Hugh was in a long term relationship with actress Elizabeth Hurley for 13 years, before they separated in May 2000.

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Camp Emunah was established in 1953 by Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda OB"M along with his wife Rebbitzen Chave Hecht who has been serving as its director since its inception. They started Camp Emunah as a division of the NCFJE. Rabbi JJ Hecht was the first to open a girl's overnight camp in the world of Lubavitch.
Camp Emunah had the great honor of having the Lubavitcher Rebbe visit camp on three separate occasions. The camp has been conducted on the teachings and guidance of the Rebbe since it was founded.
The same grounds are still being used today and constantly being updated to fit the needs of its staff and campers. Camp Emunah quickly became one of the largest and greatest of its kind. They accepted tens of thousands of Jewish girls from all different Jewish backgrounds. They established an open door policy where everyone feels accepted and they work hard to preserve those values today, six decades later. There is a strong spirit of camaraderie amongst the campers and staff. For two months of the summer, Emunah becomes a family. It provides a place for Jewish girls to have a fun filled summer experience and create childhood memories that last a lifetime.


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For those working in the area there are a number of things to enjoy. Hyde Park is within easy walking distance, as are Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes Museum. It's also possible to take a walk through Hyde Park to the Knightsbridge District to enjoy a bit of shopping. If your employees have a lunch break to kill, Paddington is a good place in which to do it!
To date over £5 billion has been invested in the area's regeneration and this will continue on until 2018. The sheer scale of the project has completely transformed the region, with 13 individual sites being renovated. Paddington Station has been restored to its former glory, and multiple new flats have been created. The canal basin area has also enjoyed a complete re-creation. All this work has given the area a real buzz, attracting global brands such as Marks & Spencer, Vodafone, EE, Prudential, Nokia and Visa.
With the completion of Cross Rail in 2018 Paddington will see 24 trains per hour from the West End, the City and Canary Wharf. Paddington is also well served by a number of different tube stations, and the main railway station offers great access to the rest of the UK as well as a direct line to Heathrow airport. This is ideal for businesses that want to operate internationally as well as in the rest of the UK.
Paddington is set in the heart of the City of Westminster with envious travel links to the South and South West. Paddington has seen the largest central London redevelopment since WWII over the last 15 years, and has the potential to become one of the city's standout regions for business, and should be considered by any company looking for a new place in which to base themselves.
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A question about divorce, and more on the deliverance of the Apostle Paul from law and from sin. The "Yahoo! Answers" writer using the ID "youth action" (Level 1 with 95 points, a member since November 17, 2012) posted the following:
What is the bible's viewpoint about divorce?
on d ground of adultery, does the bible permit divorce?
THE BATTLE AXE: The Slave to Law and Sin Made Free (11/16/2012)—Saul of Tarsus was chosen to demonstrate that "ordinary men" also may receive a "miraculous birth." Paul was "born again", and emerged from three days of darkness as did Jonah, in a resurrection to new life through Jesus Christ. While Paul was granted understanding that was radical for his day, modern believers are given a more complete and detailed revelation than that provided to the early church. The changes wrought within Saul, and through his ministry, were by the operation of the Holy Spirit imparted from GOD the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. In the effort to acknowledge both his human condition and the continuing spiritual growth they were experiencing, Saul (Paul) and all the other disciples and witnesses of Jesus had to abandon many long-held ideas about faith, law, righteousness, and sin. While sin first appeared among the angels, the angels were endowed with no knowledge or skill to detect, and remove sin from their midst. Although not created by GOD, and having no divine content, sin may dominate the self-will of created beings and living creatures without also being recognized in their awareness. To the extent law (i.e., the expressed will of GOD) makes sin known and visible, many attack the law as if the law is the cause and source of sin. In another important error, many associate sin with Satan as though sin is a power he possesses that may be exercised for his own benefit. Satan is only another slave and victim of sin. Through Christ the experience, focus and nature of divine law are revealed as cleansing, correction (not punishment), forgiveness, healing, and love.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand. Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment? (Malachi 2: 13-17, King James Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why "Mysterious" (11/11/2012); A Life Companion? (11/07/2012); On Asking Why (11/08/2012); Wrong To Love? (08/17/2012); The Young Less Religious (08/18/2012); Binder 43: The Holy City (11/09/2011); Binder 41: Access To GOD (11/07/2011)
Both marriage and divorce are emblems of divine authority in the same way a police officer displays a badge and wears a name plate. GOD is made known to humankind through intimate relationship; and the divine presence works like a glue or bonding agent that establishes cohesion, purpose, stability, truth and wisdom. Such elements as attraction, compatibility and passion derive from the flesh; that is, from appetite (e.g., hunger, thirst, sexual cravings), sensation (e.g., hearing, seeing, touching) and mind (e.g., fantasy, imagination, recall).
Jesus continues to teach that the divine intent for marriage was to join a man and women as life companions, not merely as sexual partners. In sexual joining (be it as simple as holding hands or a kiss on the cheek) emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual joining also may occur. The bodies of a couple are fused in a physical and temporal act that does not endure beyond their copulation; however, through the interweaving of their mind and spirit, they may become a living unit, and single person before GOD as were the male and female both known as Adam.
While the Scriptures record GOD stating emphatically that he hates divorce (called "putting away" in the writings of the Prophet Malachi) fornication (a joining of spirits through sexual activity) is identified as a lawful ground for divorce. When a person engages in sex, they receive a deposit of the spirit matter residing within their partner. Where a person has had multiple partners, they have also received multiple spirits. Spiritual defilement may occur where a person receives negative and unclean spirits. More than this, spiritual confusion may occur through attacks upon ones inborn spirit, and conflict among the spirits for control of the individual.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, divorce is a legal solution where separation must occur. GOD also uses the natural solution of death.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
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"That evening, like Shakespeare's play
itself, is all about delight—in romance, in mystery, in puckishness and
true love, in friendship, and preeminently in the language of poetry
that twists and turns to follow our very insides...Poetry is like that. Its effect occurs inside the reader ready for it...These poems are a kind of talk that might go on among those who know the play...as we relive the longest day and quickest night of the year."
Emily Baillargeon, Seattle Weekly-"This is art, theatre and poetry wrapped up in one beautiful package."
People will tell you the forest has its way
with those who walk it all-worked-up.
Desperate, lonely, lovesick every day,
they sniff the devil's paintbrush, the buttercup.
Who can predict when Cupid's state is bliss,
and Eros can spare an amorous advance?
Our lovers, heretofore astray, amiss,
found true love's path by the seat of their pants.


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You met someone and they seem perfect. Whether it's for employment purposes or even a love interest, sometimes you just have a suspicion that he or she might be hiding something.
So you turn to the old favorite, background check. You run through the whole process and with the results in hand you start to wonder… will that person know that you did a background check on him or her.
Some might choose to avoid the background checking process altogether to eliminate the risk of the other person finding out that they were the subject of a background check.
If it's a potential love interest it can be plain embarrassing to have your partner find out you did a background check on them without just asking straight forward questions to get the answers.
When you google "background check" most results will come up stating they are completely free and anonymous, but inreality things look a little different. If you sign up at a background checking service provider you'll have to fill in all your personal details and they will keep track of every search that you ran.
Using A Third Party
When companies conduct background searches on prospective employees they have to get consent from the applicant in order to run a credit background report on them, which from the word go obviously means that it's not anonymous. Using information that you obtained from a background check service without the consent of the person in question is unlawful.
When you sign the privacy policy, most service providers tell you that they are not allowed to keep any information hidden from ruling authorities. This means that even if you run an "anonymous" report on someone they might still find out. They won't get notified that you have requested a report on them, so in this case ignorance is bliss.
They can however request a report that shows everyone that has ever enquired about them.
In a world of technology being so far advance, I'd say that nothing really stays a secret anymore. If you used an electronic device to get the info, you should know that it's traceable.
Do It Yourself?
The only true way that background checks can really be and stay anonymous is if you actually sit down and sift through the public records, which might be free, but there's a lot of irrelevant information that you will have to work through and the records aren't always updated, not to mention the fact that public records are listed in counties and if you don't know where to begin you'll have a tough time trying to figure it out.
In conclusion, using tools such as Google and Facebook where you don't need to submit any of your own information in order to gain access to other people's personal details, quickly scanning their profiles will stay completely anonymous, but if you're using a service, keep in mind that it can be traced back.
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Whether you live in the UK or are visiting for the first time, for such a small country, it is absolutely jam packed with things to see and do. This article aims to uncover some of the less well known destinations that offer a more traditional and authentic taste of England, where you'll be able to discover traditional English houses and a more gentile way of life.
If you're a tourist, then you'll likely be heading to London, as one of the world's most visited cities. Whilst you can follow the tourist trail that leads direct from London to Collegial Cambridge, Bohemian Brighton, or Shakespeare's Stratford you can have a more rich and authentic experience discovering places that are less of the tourist map.
Admittedly, London is a must see, but there's no need to limit your visit to the traditional tourist sights – when just a few hours further afield you can find hidden gems in much less tourist-trodden places just a few hours from London.
York is rich in ancient history renowned for its historic architecture, quaint cobbled streets, and the iconic York Minster. Just two hours by train from London, you'll be transported to a vibrant yet chocolate box city that could be likened to Bruges in Belgium. What's more, you'll have easy access to a rugged coastline and unspoilt moorland just a short drive or train ride from York itself.
Cornwall, is located at the South-Western tip of England and is a mecca for family camping holidays, surfers, and artsy hippies. In a couple of days, you can explore the picture postcard location of St Ives (not to be confused with St Ives in Cambridgeshire) with a beautiful harbour and a number of art galleries including Tate St Ives. Then, you can sample some of the world's leading fish and chips from celebrity chef, Rick Stein, based in Padstow and burn off the calories by taking a surf lesson on world famous Fistral Beach in Newquay.
Lancaster is one of England's most delightful Heritage Cities. The word city is somewhat of a misnomer, as in, you can walk through the town centre within about ten minutes, but this quaint set-up only adds to its charm. Lancaster is steeped in history, boasting one of the oldest and most haunted castles in England, which until recently, was a functioning prison.
Bournemouth is a great location to explore when in search of a traditional English seaside town. Unlike many English seaside towns that have been left to decay, due to domestic tourists choosing to fly overseas, Bournemouth retains a certain well-to-do charm whilst still offering traditional seaside delights such as doughnuts, 99 ice creams, prawns in salt and vinegar, candy floss and amusement arcades. There are a number of Bournemouth holiday apartments available that are great for couples or families wanting a little more privacy than in a traditional B&B.
If you're looking for a lively city that's less busy than London, you might want to take a short train ride to Bristol. This university town offers a warm and tolerant welcome; the pace of life is somewhat slower than in London, yet many of its residents retain the affluence and ambition. Nearby, you have Bath, which is famous for its roman baths and beautiful architecture – and as it's just a stones throw from Wales, you could visit a whole new country in just an afternoon day trip.
Newcastle is a modern vibrant city where everybody is warm, friendly and cheerful – at least, it would appear that way. The local accent, known colloquially as "geordie" makes it sound like people are speaking a foreign language. Newcastle is a great place to experience a vibrant nightlife scene that has a very down to earth and "say it as it is" feel to it. A night out in Newcastle is certainly an experience where much won't be left to the imagination.
Harrogate is a charming Victorian spa town nestled in the heart of a medieval district known for its outstanding natural beauty. Whilst there are not too many "things to do" in Harrogate, other than meander around independent boutique shops, indulge in hearty traditional food, and visit the Victorian Tea Rooms you could easily spend half a day there. Just ten minutes on the train from Harrogate is Knaresborough which has a beautiful riverside walk.
Birmingham, is the second city to London – once a heavily industrialised city where even today, one areas is referred to as "the black country", due to the soot, dirt and coal covered workers coming out of mines, pits and factories. Today, however, Birmingham is a vibrant and multicultural city that offers something for everyone. It's home to Cadbury World (where they make the famous British chocolate), Edgbaston Cricket Ground, and the UK's leading Indian restaurants. Indeed, the famous 'balti' dish was created in Birmingham.
Windermere is one of several towns housed in the area known as the Lake District. This has to be one of the most stunningly beautiful natural places in the whole of England. Unfortunately, it does get quite wet up there, but a few days spent nestled next to a log fire in a cosy pub after a hearty steak and ale pie, with fellow ramblers and their dogs – it's definitely worth the visit.
In many ways, quite similar to the Lake District, Matlock is one of several towns within the Peak District – which is a mecca for ramblers and cyclists. A little closer to London, there's a network of local trains and buses that can take you around charming towns (think cosy tea rooms with freshly made scones) whilst enjoying beautiful scenery that ranges from farmland through to the highest peaks and troughs in England. The great thing about the Peak District, is that the UK's number one theme park, Alton Towers is there – which is a great treat for the kids after taking in the scenery.
In summary, England is bustling with things to see and do beyond the well trodden tourist path. Hopefully, these ten ideas will encourage you to step off this path in search of lesser known places that are equally worthwhile.
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specialist with the most creative
attitude and the most interesting solutions
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Gdansk, Poland
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Lublin, Poland
Founder of MarFilm Studio. Cameraman, the creator of key shots that you will find in our films. The main editor and colourist.
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Our passion is simple, it is the heart of our professional motivation: the beauty and love of the image, emotion, laughter, stolen moments to share. Marriage is a single day, the best day of life, which meets these conditions.


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Chance for Newham's young to rise to Glee Club Challenge
PUBLISHED: 13:00 20 April 2014
The search for the best Glee Club performers has begun again as entries open for the annual Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge 2014.
The music and dance programme offers young performers in Newham the chance to win a share of £5,000 in prizes and perform at the World famous Southbank Centre at the prestigious Grand Final in December 2014.
The winning group will also get to perform at the London Palladium in March 2015 at the Jack Petchey Foundation 15th anniversary celebrations. TV's Graham Norton, Patron of the Challenge, will once again head the judging panel at the spectacular Gala Final.
He said: "Every year I am moved by these young people. There is so much passion in their performances it brings a tear to the eye. They are a joy to watch and a real challenge to judge. Everyone should enter!" The other celebrity patrons and judges include TV and West End personalities John Partridge, Brenda Edwards and Tamzin Outhwaite.
Over 1200 performers have taken part in this fantastic competition since it launched in 2011. It's a flagship programme of the Jack Petchey Foundation inspired by the hugely successful and award winning Glee TV series. The Challenge is open to schools, youth clubs, drama and dance groups, friends with a passion for performing, established groups or those just starting out. This is, however, not just a competition – the top 30 groups will be put through their paces at a series of boot camps and workshops by industry professionals to hone their performing skills.
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Support Croydon! therealdrhyde and I have planned a pub crawl to support certain of the local businesses that were damaged and/or lost trading hours during the riots. This is happening on Saturday 10 September! Here's the list of pubs we'll be visiting, in order, starting at the Ship of Fools at 2pm:
Three of these were definitely affected by the riots — access to the Ship of Fools was blocked off by the council for a good few days while they were clearing up, the Old Fox and Hounds had boards up for a bit though I think they were still trading for most of it, and the Green Dragon had at least one window broken. We're finishing at the Royal Standard mainly because it's an excellent pub.
(Edit: Removed Arkwrights Wheel as it's about to turn into a shisha bar; replaced it with the Green Dragon.)
This is a public post — please feel free to link to it, and to invite people along.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
The News is Not That Bad
I have been so blessed with my health over the many years that I have been on this earth, and, although the oxygen is a bit cumbersome, there are so many things that could be so much worse so I have no complaints. This most likely comes from the many years I smoked - have not smoked for 20 years - and I guess I'm lucky it didn't show up before. Anyway, all's well! Thank you so much for your concern, my friends.
Back to the inhalers - I had been shown how to use them and had the general idea but was not really sure I would do it right. Light bulb moment - surely there are videos on youtube showing the procedure. Of course - there were several. I don't think there is anything you can think of that you can't find the answer to with a little searching.
Have a great weekend!!!
9 comments:
- Jewels said...
Carol - so glad for the update - I can only pray that if I reach 83 I am as in good as shape as you my friend! Great that you will be rejoining the ranks of "fabric feelers" LOL...talk to you soon. J
- Fri Feb 17, 01:08:00 PM 2012
- Lee Prairie Designs said...
Thank you for the update Carol... You have a beautiful attitude!
Keep on feeling the fabrics! I have been doing that for years.
Hugs, Carolyn
- Fri Feb 17, 01:42:00 PM 2012
- Quilting Queen said...
Keep positive..this world is brighter with you in it. And you're right there is a great need for the fabrics to be felt...cheers.
- Fri Feb 17, 04:33:00 PM 2012
You are one smart fun old hag! And running errands for you has been a privilege!
- Fri Feb 17, 04:35:00 PM 2012
I agree with all of the above, good news, smart lady, wonderful attitude and great role model for all to follow.
Feeling the fabric, kind of sounds weird, for short we could refer to you as a "toucher". lol
- Fri Feb 17, 05:24:00 PM 2012
- carol fun said...
Glad to hear the health issues are manageable. I know getting out to pet the fabric will put you in a good mood- it sure makes me feel better - LOL! take care, have a great weekend
ps what did we do before the interntet and youtube??
- Fri Feb 17, 06:13:00 PM 2012
- Pokey said...
Thank you for sharing on your health, Carol. You will be so happy to have some of your freedom returned with a "portable" system. I'll continue to pray for you, as you are a bright spot on my computer! Blessings, dear girl~
- Fri Feb 17, 08:00:00 PM 2012
- Karen said...
I'm glad all is well and your portable system is ready to roll, but this touchy feely stuff, just what is in that oxygen tank?
- Sat Feb 18, 12:29:00 AM 2012
- Linda said...
Good to hear, best wishes to you. Your positive attitude is a blessing to you and everyone you share it with. Thank you!
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Although Santos' wife was a social worker in a military police base in a local slum, the police said that she did not patrol the streets or made arrests like other police officers, with Santos' relatives claiming that neither the footballer nor his wife had any enemies.
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Chapter 5- Project Vermilion City
Rancer's POV
Night has arrived, I am taking my bath in the pool when Jeslyn jumps into the pool. Puush! The water of the pool splashes out as Jeslyn makes her mischievous jump into the pool. "Hello, Rancer," Jeslyn says. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "I come to join you in bathing," she answers proudly. "Okay…" I answer and then the situation turns rather silent and awkward. We then mind our own business and after I bath finish. I tell Jeslyn that I am leaving for I am soaking in the pool for quite some time. I then find that the human beds are surprisingly soft. I heard that they are made from cotton. Soon, the soft feeling from the bed becomes a comfort for me and I snooze off. Sometime later which I do not know the exact time, I feel the warm sensation that I longed for. It feels like eternal until my brain registers a pain so familiar. I instantly got up and subconsciously move a step back for I know it is Grandpa Dugo's flick on my forehead. "Wake up, shall you, it is already morning and look at yourself," says Grandpa Dugo. I look at myself and find that both my hands are interlocking together and Jeslyn is under my embrace. I am temporarily stun. What just happen? I quickly put Jeslyn down back to her sleeping position before she notices. Phew. Luckily, she is not awake from the commotion.
After all of this, Grandpa Dugo gathers all the villagers together with his loud sound infused with chi. All the villagers quickly arrive quickly as their common sense tells them that only a certain level of an expert is capable of doing so. When all of them are here, Grandpa Dugo announces to everyone that he will be training everyone. Some is shock, some is at dazed, some breaks down and cries. There is a lot of emotions going on. Before he starts his training, he starts of the basic by telling us more about the cultivation world especially the cultivation ranking.
I learn that human's cultivator has a ranking system especially for them. It starts off by:
Well, for the magical beasts' ranking, it is more about stars and stripes. The number of stars correspond to the realm of the human ranking. Basically, 2 stars will mean that the person is at Elementary level. The stripes are more like a sub realm. The beast need cultivate for a full ten stripes and be at the peak of that realm to impact the next realm or stars. For the human, human also do has ten sub realm in each realm. 1 to 3 is low, 4 to 6 is middle, 6 to 9 is high and 10 is peak. We are also told that although when the magical beasts are bound to win when the human is at the same realm and sub realm. At times, even when the humans is still higher by the magical beasts by one or two sub realms and are in the same realm, the humans will still lose. The reason is because the magical beast are born to have a superior physical abilities and some even have innate abilities. However, the world is always fair for the magical beasts have a slower speed of cultivation compared to the humans.
The more wide known term for 2 stars or Elementary realm is called the Learning stage. It is at this stage that every cultivators are starting to learn martial technique without chi. The 3 stars or the Advanced realm is also known as the Utilisation stage. This is mainly due to the fact at this stage any cultivators will have created a chi reservoir which is capable of keeping the chi to be used for martial art techniques that require chi. The 4 stars or True realm is called as Metamorphosis stage for the human cultivators are able to fly and glide in the air while most of the magical beast is capable of transforming into human.
The information sure is mind-blowing. After all of this knowledge, Grandpa Dugo introduces the meditation techniques to everyone and supervises everyone. All they have to do is sit down on the ground cross-legged and have their palm together. It seems entirely different from mine. Probably, it is due to the compatibility with the human body. By the end of the day, many have broken through the limits of a human and have their first step towards the world of cultivation. Those who have broken through are excited for they can feel a surge in strength while those who have not, they are dejected. Well, that is the cruel part of the life of cultivation. The lack of talent can be a very disappointing thing. Nevertheless, Grandpa Dugo tries not to break their will and encourage them to try again tomorrow. Before everyone disperses, Grandpa Dugo warns everyone power is used for the better good and not to bully the weak one. Grandpa Dugo then continues that he has laid an enchantment and if anyone are to use it for the evil, they will be punished for I can see it. Everyone seems to take it seriously for what Grandpa Dugo has said as he is the expert that bring such changes so what can he not do.
When the boring meditation is over, I rush to see Chouno, Jeslyn's father and Jeslyn. Jeslyn does not have the chance to cultivate together as she needs to tend to her father for Chouno may suffer backlash or in need of something. However, nothing seems to happen. Just maybe, Jeslyn will be joining us tomorrow. Hurray! Upon reaching the home, Jeslyn then seems to be excited and then asks me for how was today. I then tell her about the cultivation info and about the meditation. Jeslyn seems to be elated about it and begs me to teach her for she wants to be a cultivator. After a long and torturous begging and shedding crocodile tears, I finally give in. She jumps continuously in expressing the feeling of joy through her body. I then calm her down and the meditation started. Who would have known that she is genius? No she is a monster. Her cultivation speed greatly outstrips the others. What's more is that a huge influx of chi is gathering at such a quick pace. It is then when someone dashes in with superb speed. It is Grandpa Dugo. He then does use his finger coated heavily with chi and taps into five spots. The huge chi influx seems to have subsided. As expected from Grandpa Dugo but he does not seem pleas at all. Grandpa Dugo gives me a smack. Angrily Grandpa Dugo asks," What have you done? If I am not fast enough to sense this, she will have die." I cry and replies, "BBut she says she wants to do it." "Okay, forget about it. It is also my mistake. I am sorry," Grandpa Dugo says. I nod and then rub away my tears. I ask, "Grandpa Dugo, what exactly go wrong on Jeslyn." I ask. "I will tell you tomorrow." Grandpa Dugo says. I then head off to my spot and then have quickly fallen asleep.
Grandpa Dugo's POV
As the day is coming to an end, I am preparing to head to the house and rest after giving my guidance to the last student. After pointing out his mistakes and giving suggestion for further improvements, I stroll down the alley until I feel such a huge movement of chi and the chi are heading towards where Rancer is staying. I move as quickly as possible and happen to see the cause of this movement. I cannot fathom that all of this is done by this girl. Upon further concentration, I gasp in shock. It is a revelation to know that karma has its way to award me for helping these humans. At first, Chouno has some potential but now this girl has clearly caught my full attention. To think that she has a unique body which occurs one in million. The reason why people called it the unique body is that those people will have extra meridians. This will mean that they can cultivate faster than anybody and have lesser bottleneck experience. The best part of all is that these unique bodies appear to be heredity thing which makes the owner of unique body to be quite a priceless commodity to any sect or kingdom. The sect or kingdom will use any sort method to capture the owners of unique bodies. Sadly, this unique body is the gift that humans can have. Most of the user that has a unique body have one or two extra meridians. Three is rare, four is abnormal while five is legendary. If anyone are to know that this girl has a unique body with five extra meridians, her life will be terribly sad. With quick thoughts, I concentrate a small portion of chi into my finger and the lock the five extra meridians. The problem should be alright now. For this girl, now she is facing a situation called chi overload. Overtime, this chi should slowly disperse out of her body and by that time should have reach middle level novice.
I then doze off until I am awoke by someone. I am a bit irritated until I notice it is my grandson. He has this worried face on him and he ask me whether Jesyln is fine as she has never move from the spot since. I pat him and rub his head then telling him everything is just fine.
Jeslyn's POV
As I wake up, I see Rancer popping his face so near to me. HUUU! "You are fine," says Rancer. I cannot comprehend what he is saying and I can smell something so bad like some rotten meat. It cannot be Rancer's bad breath? URGH! I pinch my nose and start moving. "What are you doing," Rancer asks. "I am going for a bath," I lie in my reply as I suspect that he is the cause for such a smell but I do not want to hurt his heart. "That's right. Breaking through cultivation in the novice realm can make your body and smelly. Even I would have taken a bath," says Rancer. What is he saying? I then quickly move but the smell seems to linger around me. Linger around me!!! I smell my cloth and it is the same stench smell that I previously smell. Thinking about what has happened, I flush red in embarrassment.