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Two US one-man bands, two different approaches… and yet an incredibly cohesive example of underground metal fueled by darkness and madness. Ohio’s THE WAKEDEAD GATHERING have proved to be one of today’s most interesting death metal bands. Perfected through 3 full-length albums ranging from cosmic horror to tales of witchery, their style syringes heavy doses of black metal into the old Immolation/Incantation death metal formulas. THE WAKEDEAD GATHERING’s new track, “The Blind Abyss”, makes no exception, and it’s probably the band’s most epic composition to date thanks to a morphing structure open to all kind of dark and gloom sonic surprises. Dedicated to H.P. Lovecraft, it evokes none other than the unholy Azathoth, the blind fool god that sits in the middle of the eternal nothingness, whistling its horrific tune of cosmic death.
The other side of split sees the return of the Indiana based ECFERUS, here offering 3 brand new songs. Compared to their latest full-length release – “Pangaea”, 2016 – characterized by long tracks and a progressive black metal approach, ECFERUS’ new material is concise, definitely more violent and brutal, and perfectly tuned with a concept dealing with madness and apocalyptic omens. It’s as if the Lovecraftian deity invoked by THE WAKEDEAD GATHERING has finally brought its music to Earth, corrupting minds and inspiring cruelty, murders and moral decadence. ECFERUS’ songwriting is nervous and epic at the same time. The songs twist and turn, shaken by cataclysmic guitar solos, each riff more venomous and evil than the previous one. It’s an escalation of violence that culminates with the last track, “Cerebral Inferno”, an unrelenting black metal number that seals this split album on an epic note.


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Keen festival goers, Matt and Jenna went about creating one of their very own to celebrate their wedding. With Captured by Keryn behind the lens and plenty of dancing in gumboots, this epic two-day New Zealand wedstival was just the ticket.
Going for a natural, bohemian style for the day with lots of colour and patterns, Matt and Jenna enlisted the help of Nouba faves Two Foxes Styling to deck out their wed fest. Peacock chairs and poufs set the scene, with a macrame ceremony backdrop from Spoonful Design hung from DIY arches.
Jenna’s gorgeous backless number by NZ darlingsRue de Seine was the ultimate gown for her boho bridal look. Her bride tribe followed suit in mixed white lace dresses and flower crowns.
For authentic festival vibes, the stock-standard white marquee wasn't quite up to the job. TopKata provided impressive tipi tents, furnishing with Persian rugs, tables, benches and festoon lighting.
Guests tucked into a delicious grazing table provided by Jess’ Underground Kitchen. Of course being a two day party, the food didn't stop there. There were late night noodle boxes, and the next day guests emerged from their tents to be greeted by a coffee cart and DIY toastie station.

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Brandon Silvera was born and raised in Broward County, FL. He dedicated the name of his business to the place that made him the man he is today. “954MM” pays homage to his hometown. It is simply a combination of his area code and the unit of measure used to measure the focal length of camera lenses.
Brandon has always been a creative person. In 2010, in his Sophomore year of high school, Brandon became very interested in photography after he made a Tumblr account. The photos that were shared via Tumblr caught Brandon’s attention and he immediately wanted to give photography a go. He got his first camera that same year and the rest is history.
He started out shooting lifestyle, portraits and fashion. He decided to pursue a career in photography after after he sold his first 2000 photos at one time to be published in The Encyclopedia of Air Jordans. It wasn’t untiI he was asked by a few friends to shoot their cars that he discovered his passion for automotive photography. From that day forward, Brandon dedicated himself to shooting cars. He loved the challenge of it and he took it head on.
Although automotive photography is his main focus, Brandon still does enjoy shooting lifestyle, product, fashion, landscapes and portraits.
A picture is truly worth a thousands words to Brandon and he strives to provide his audience with a view at life through his eyes.

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Have you been feeling “tired of being tired?” I hear this often from my patients and it turns out that they are not alone in this feeling. That’s because 80% of the US population suffers from adrenal fatigue at some point in their life yet most are unaware of the problem.
Adrenal fatigue happens when we allow our day-to-day stressors to spiral out of control, influencing and even taking control of our lives. If you don’t know how to deal with stress, the result can be imbalances in your body, mind, and spirit.
What happens when your body becomes stressed?
Your adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys, in your back right above your waist. In this tiny gland is the most abundant hormone in your body – DHEA. DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is made by the adrenal glands and is then converted to androgens, estrogens and other hormones that regulate aging, fat and mineral metabolism, sexual and reproductive function, and energy levels.
Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone” because of its connection to the stress response and is also found in your adrenal glands.
When you are stressed, your cortisol shoots up to accommodate for the demand put on your adrenals. This is known as the “fight or flight” response and it can be beneficial when we are in a life or death situation or temporary trauma. But when life becomes a continuous stream of fight and flight events, we can easily develop adrenal fatigue.
Because of continuous stress, cortisol remains elevated and the symptoms begin. It is very likely that at the same time DHEA is declining, and if you are age 40 or older, it is doing so naturally. We know that hormones do decline with age, but if we are stressed they will decline more rapidly and age you faster both internally and externally. The result of low DHEA can leave you feeling in a state of constant fatigue or even worst, chronic fatigue or which is more severe.
2. Anti-inflammatory – Cortisol is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. When trauma happens to our body the cortisol is released to reduce the swelling and repair the injury, but constant trauma can also overwhelm the body with too much cortisol having a negative effect and cause systemic inflammation.
3. Immune system supporter – Chronic high levels of cortisol suppresses the immune system causing more susceptibility to illness, especially to viruses.
Realize that you may be able to “fix” your adrenal problem temporarily by making some lifestyle changes, but if you don’t release the negative emotions that are underlying your stress, it will simply come back again. A healthier lifestyle can make you feel better physically and mentally.
Remember that no matter what is going on in your life, the key is always to look at how you respond to stress so that you can slowly reduce the negative effects. Living stress-free is really possible, most of the time.
Insomnia often accompanies adrenal fatigue and you need 8-10 hours or more for healing your adrenals. In fact, the ultimate timing for adrenal repair is from 11pm-1am so getting to bed late, is only making the problem worse. It is also a good idea to avoid TV and computers screens, and cell phones at least 1-2 hours before bedtime. Be aware that many people get a second cortisol surge after 11pm which further disrupts sleep patterns.
Participate in a yoga, tai chi and/or a meditation practice. Both can modulate cortisol and even lower it substantially over time. Moderate gentle forms of exercise are better for repairing adrenal fatigue over overexerting yourself with aggressive exercises. Try not exercise too close to bedtime and a good rule of thumb is to stop if you feel tired. Don’t forget to breathe!
Essential oils can be extremely helpful to calm and soothe your mind from daily life’s stressors. There are many choices available such as lavender, rosemary or lemon balm. Many of these oils have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and oxidative stress on cells caused by stress. Try inhaling these oils whenever you need to take it down a notch.
Practice self-care by avoiding the stress of taking on any unnecessary extra responsibilities and problems. Consider some me-time on a regular basis and try to do something you enjoy every day.
Don’t be afraid to seek the necessary support for psychological stress from family, friends, or counselors. Time spent with family and friends is not only a means of support but can also provide laughter and fun which can help reduce your stress levels.
Your adrenals not only respond to reducing stress and changing your diet but also to specific supplements that can support and heal them.
Some of the top ones I recommend to my patients can truly make a difference.
Because DHEA decreases with age, this may be one supplement you want to consider especially if you are experiencing chronic fatigue or adrenal insufficiency. It is a good idea to have your DHEA levels first checked by your doctor to get a baseline of your levels and have it routinely checked after supplementing with DHEA. This is one supplement you shouldn’t take in excessive amounts as it is a powerful hormone and can upset the hormonal balance of other hormones in your body if taken without professional supervision.
CatecholaCalm™ is a unique formulation designed to support your adrenals by promoting healthy catecholamine levels with adaptogen herbs and nutrients that may help mood and promote calmness and relaxation. It includes soothing herbs like valerian root, passion flower, lemon balm and ashwagandha and vitamin C.
StressArrest™ is a uniquely formulated product designed for the relief of occasional simple nervous tension and to support a calm response to stress. It contains GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a principal neurotransmitter in the brain and central nervous system involved in a calm response to stress. It influences the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the relaxation response, as opposed to the “fight or flight” feelings of agitation and anxiety.
Magnesium is often overlooked but I consider it a key nutrient that helps regulate the body’s stress response by activating over 300 enzymes in the body involved in catecholamine production, muscle relaxation, energy production and much more.
Stress accelerates the loss of magnesium, whether the stress is physical, emotional, dietary or environmental. Add this to that the fact that most people get less than the RDA of magnesium in their diet, and it is easy to see why so many can benefit from magnesium supplementation.
Magnesium bisglycinate chelate is one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium so a good daily supplement to add to your diet is Magnesium Chelate Powder.
Adrenal fatigue can affect every part of your body and every aspect of your life. I am here to help you find the answers to healing your adrenals. CONTACT me today and let’s get started on toning it down with an adrenal reset program and lifestyle changes needed for a calmer you.
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3. Endocrine stress responses and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
4. Stress, An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of stress.
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Good times. | Freshly Squeezed from Inside Out.
Yesterday and today were a good two days. Everything just fit together. So much content excitement filled my days.
Yesterday me and one of my best friend went out into the city for prom dress shopping. We went to a store with high expectations, and we came out with smiles on our faces. Even though I had to pay over $350 for a prom dress, I never felt so happy with a purchase. Not only do I really like this dress, it made me like my body. It gave the illusions of nice curves and accentuated my goods. My best friend also got a dress she liked, though it may not have been her dream dress, it was special. Another pro with our purchase was the fact that no one else would have the same dress as us. Yes there might be similar styles, but there are only so many styles girls can get before they repeat. Ours was one of a kind, and will be there through the bads and goods on that prom night.
I also had a blast trying something new yesterday. I’ve never tried legit korean food before and it was ‘different’ There was stuff I liked and stuff I didn’t like of course, but the fact that I was able to change up my appetite was awesome. PS. I’ve never sat on the ground to eat before, it was AWESOME! Oh and never have I went to the guys room before, not so awesome. 😉 right yangem?
When I got home, I found a new bed sitting in the middle of my room. I know, it’s no big deal, but for the longest time, I’ve always slept on the ground. Maybe I’m exaggerating it, my bed consists or two mattresses stacked on top of each other on the ground. I’ve never had a real bed frame before, and this makes me happy.
Today after I came home from shopping, something else was new to me. I got a new toilet. Yes, now it’s just getting ridiculous, but I got excited. My previous toilet was the worse thing ever as I was never able to do a number two. It would always get clogged. It’s quite embarrassing. That’s why this is an anonymous blog;) I would always have to rush upstairs to use the toilet. Now all is fixed!
And finally, shortly after the toilet news, I found out that I have been invited for an interview at my number one University. I jumped up and down, screamed and squealed. I have been waiting for this for so long, and feared that my average was not high enough. I swear this anticipation lasted for the last three years! Yes, this does not guarantee me a spot for the class coming up this fall, but it just gives me a boost of confidence. It was good to know that I was among the top 600 students that applied for the program. Now I must prep myself for my interview next month and hope to prove to the interviewees why I have the qualifications to be one of the 70 students they choose.
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MK Strategy Group, Inc. exists because businesses, organizations, and communities sometimes need help to create a new vision or to keep a vision for the future in sight…because advancing a vision and mission sometimes involves situations that feel difficult, unclear, or stuck…because sometimes they just aren’t certain what the next step should be.
We are listeners, thinkers, and creators of value. We make a difference through what we do. We use our skills and creativity to help others recognize opportunities, plan the future, and achieve their goals.
At MK Strategy Group, helping businesses, organizations, and communities – find a way—out, up, forward—is our passion, it is our deliberate practice.


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I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those of you who have supported my passion for what I term as “the art of visual expression” in theater, film and television, over the many years. It certainly has been an amazing journey in entertainment; one that began more than 20 years ago with life offering its interesting twists, turns and unexpected detours.
As a kid, growing up partly in the St. Bernard projects and South Los Angeles, I performed live as a way of expression and never dreamed that I would one day appear in a film or on television; let alone star in an Emmy Award Winning production. It is a dream come true and I will always be grateful for your continued support as I take on the next chapter in my filmmaking career.
This website was created to further connect and share my work with you. It is my hope that you find the content enjoyable and visit often. Take some time to browse the videos tab for relevant works over time.
Roman Artiste with Michael Jackson on the set of "Remember The Time".
Roman Artiste with Ice Cube during the Boyz N The Hood promo tour.
Roman Artiste with John Singleton and Mike Tyson.
© 2013 Roman Artisite - Actor . Film Director . Writer . All Rights Reserved.

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Let the memory of Norah be with us forever.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Norah Lee . We will remember her forever.


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Whether a given judge will enforce a non-compete agreement is difficult to discern in advance. While employer's interest are important, the courts of West Virginia also put a high level of importance on a person's ability to pursue their desired employment opportunities. Consequently, a court will generally only uphold non-compete clauses which under the circumstances are considered to be reasonable. Terms contained in a covenant not to compete will be struck down by a court as unreasonable if they bind the employee for an unusually long period of time or if they cover an unreasonably large geographic area around Huntington.
A Huntington, West Virginia lawyer can help you review the covenant before you sign any provisions that might limit your rights. The lawyer can help you in negotiating modifications or if needed, they can possibly draft a new agreement which will be acceptable to both parties. Employers can receive useful advice from an attorney should they decide to sue a worker for breaching a covenant, and employees who have signed such covenants can also benefit from a lawyer's counseling.

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Everything we steward in life requires good management. Just think about it a moment. We manage our time, our finances, our relationships, our work responsibilities, etc. If you would look at your life right now, it would be difficult to find an area that didn’t require a certain degree of management.
Without it, things get out of control.
Years ago, my father would tell me: “Control your __________ (fill in the blank), or it will control you.” You are probably familiar with this phrase yourself. And it still remains true: without controlling (managing) an area of your life (whatever that may be), it will eventually end up controlling you.
This is particularly true of tech.
Tech usage is beginning to crowd out more meaningful activities. We hear about this all the time. And it’s not only replacing some good, outdoor fun in the fresh air; it’s also replacing face to face interactions with those that are closest to us. Because this problem has become so prevalent, social scientists, led by Dr. Brandon McDaniel of Illinois State University, have even given it a name: technoference.
So what exactly is technoference?
Let’s just look at a few scenarios: You are sitting at the dinner table, listening to your spouse recap the day, and your phone vibrates. Of course, since you are expecting an important email, you check to see if it’s in your inbox (just a glance…no big deal). Your spouse stops mid-sentence, watching your phone take precedence over your conversation.
add more because you’ve experienced them yourself.
And throughout the day, these little tech interruptions go on and on. Text messages. Facebook. A look at the news. An interesting article. A quick call. Before long, we are so involved in what’s going on “out there”, we forget to prioritize what’s going on in our homes. It’s not about planning a big event, either. We just need to sit and talk without the interruption of tech. To do those simple things that used to happen in the normal course of a day.
Much of this is not intentional, and few of us probably even realize how much time we spend on our devices. Isn’t it time we changed that and managed our tech?
Take a tech time out. Define times and places where tech is not allowed. In other words, create tech-free zones. The dinner table? Off-limits. The car ride home? Talking is better. Think of your specific situation and manage it accordingly. If you have kids, you might even find their attitudes improve because they don’t have to act out to receive your attention.
Intentionally set aside your phone when someone is speaking to you. I recently came across a term I hadn’t heard before called “phubbing”. The origin of the word came from an ad campaign challenge to describe the habit of “snubbing someone in favour of a mobile phone”. Phubbing was born. And if you are like me, you have not only been a victim of phubbing, you have “phubbed” someone yourself. The remedy is better phone management.
Track your time on tech. If you are curious to see how often you are on your phone, consider a screen-time tracker like Moment (for iPhone, iPad users). Not only will they track your device, they will also track family usage. More than likely, the results will be eye opening.
Franklin Santagate is the Executive Vice President of Marketing for Pure Flix and works with denominations, ministries, and organizations by finding common vision, assets, resources and influence. From that position, we create initiatives we can do together that we cannot do apart, reaching our mutual objectives and expanding the Kingdom of God. To discover more or to become a Pure Flix Global Strategic Alliance partner go to http://pureflixalliance.com/join/.


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Distance from Maryland to Smithfield is 537 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 334 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Maryland and Smithfield is 537 km= 334 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Maryland to Smithfield, It takes 0.6 hours to arrive.
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Vince Allo, aka DJVINCE1 is originally from White Plains New York, but he grew up in Vergennes Vermont, a small town just south of Burlington. After spending 1 year at Coral Springs High in South Florida, Vince returned to Vermont and graduated from Vergennes Union High School. Next he went on to attend Castleton State College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. While at CSC, he gained experience as an on air personality at WIUV 91.3 FM, with his own mix show 2 times a week. Doing this show made him realize that he wanted to be a professional DJ and broadcaster.
DJ at several nightclubs in the Northeast. Clubs all over Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, have had DJVINCE1 tear up the turntables on a number of occasions!


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Yesterday after our company went home I went out to work in the yard. I have a thing for green manicured yards and mine has really been struggling this year. Since I am still learning how to use this camera I thought I would go out and take some practice shots. According to what I have read the best time to take flower shots is early morning or late afternoon or on a cloudy day. You would think the best shots would be when it is sunny, but it is the opposite for the best color.
Here are some shots I took last night around eight of my blanket flower.
After some much needed rain on and off in the last week the yard is finally green again. That is my one and only blanket flower from last year that survived.
Most of these shots were taken on P. I tried Macro and they were not clear. I used my tripod since I cannot hold this heavy camera still at all. My tripod is my new friend.
I did absolutely no editing to these shots.
Just wonder if the folks driving by think I am crazy down on my knees in the grass with a camera on a tripod?? Probably do. Oh well, they will get used to it.
YOu are getting to be a pro! LOVE the indian blanket images. What lense do you use?
I am looking for a lense for up close pictures that doesn't cost too much. Some are as much as 800.00 or more. I can't justify that for a hobby.
I think photography is also a matter of art and style. YOur's is so lovely!
Incredible photos! You have quite a green thumb and a talent for photography!
I have a very large tripod that was my husband's from his 35mm days a couple of decades ago. Am considering getting the little Gorilla tripod for low to the ground shots.
Love the blanket flowers! Such great colors they have!
Yvonne, I really need a stronger telephoto lens, but Pat from Back porch musings blog recommended this one when I first got my new camera. I ordered it from amazon.com and it is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 (IF) Macro. It fits my canon camera and is a lot cheaper than the canon lenses. This one was around $300 I think.
Those flowers are great, all the different shapes as they bud and bloom and fade. You do great with your yard.
Beautiful photos! The flowers are just gorgeous as is your garden. Thanks for sharing.
Kim you took some great photos. I love those flowers. Yes I think I walk around my yard with my camera and my neighbors think...there she is again!
Great shots and lovely flowers! You have a green thumb! I'm with you on the manicured lawn; I love one too!
Beautiful photos Kim!! I know my neighbors think I am funny, taking pictures of my veggie garden all of the time!
Beautiful pictures! What is a blanket flower?
Beautiful photos Kim~ your blanket flowers are gorgeous. I am learning my new camera too. I haven't even tried other settings or the macro or anything. I pretty much have used just the regular one.
I wonder about what our neighbors think sometimes too... especially when I am lugging furniture out into the front yard to photograph it! lol!
Your yard is so lovely and park like. I roll around the yard taking pics too and I just told my neighbor I was taking pics for a class. Well I am learning right?
Love those flowers...my colors! Are they Gerber daisies?
No, it is called a blanket flower and it is a perrenial.
You are doing a phenomenal job Kim!
Just beautiful! The neighbours will get used to seeing you in contorted poses with your camera - and if they blog they'll understand completely!
Nice shots, Kim! I think your lawn looks fantastic! You would hate mine especially come August. Once it is so hot and humid on a daily basis it doesn't seem like any amount of watering keeps it green. My hubby is at the point where he will not "baby" it and, well, let's just say it's not green and leave it at that!
Hope it's not too hot there.
Awesome shots... Lovely flowers... !!! Love the wrought iron bench in the backyard and the background...!!
Very beautiful! God is such a show-off! Don't we love his handiwork?!
What a wonderful camhera. Great shots. Looks like you are really in love w/ your new camera.
Beautiful photos! I often wonder what people think too when they drive by and see me laying in the grass or standing over top a flower with my camera!!
Have fun...your photo's are awesome!
Lovely photos. I love the blanket flowers. Have a great week!
Such prettiness! Happy Sunday to you.
I know exactly how you feel...as soon as I take my camera outside, cars come driving by. I know they think I'm nuts, I just know it.
Great photos, I think your yard and flowers are beautiful. I have a Nikon D-90 and when I put on my 18-200 lens it is quite heavy. Be sure to hold your breath when click, bot that I am any expert ( ha ha) but it does help me when I use my macro lenses.
Wow Kim Your are totally savvy with that camera! Your images are amazing. i am on a steep learning curve at the moment with a new camera as well, apart from learning all about blogger!
The lens I used for the post, today is heavier than the 18-200. It is the big white lens, seen in photos of the condo deck. I love that lens, even though it is heavy. Photos close to tack sharp, without editing and without a tripod. I've been using it quite a bit lately. It takes some getting used to because it will not shoot when you are close in to a subject, like the 18-200 does. And it is weighty.
I still use the Tamron 18-200. It is a good starter lens. I prefer the one I mentioned above and my 50mm.
The 50mm is great for low light. I use it for tables, now and then. To tell you the truth, the little lightweight 18-55 kit lens does a great job, plus it has an image stabilizer.
I use a tripod off and on, depending what I am shooting. Roadside shooting with tripod isn't real practical for me, but it works. Most of the photos in today's post are straight from camera. I played in editing with a couple. I love to play with editing options. I didn't use a tripod for any of today's photos or photos for my next post.
I have a canon 70-300, but I like the 70-200 so much better. I want to buy a Canon 18-270mm, and pass along the Tamron 18-200 to my granddaughter.
Have fun practicing. I am going to be doing more. Especially during Summer and Fall. I have been ask to do a couple of photos for our 50th class reunion...special place with good memories for our class. Will be doing that this week. Looking forward to it. I will use the 70-200 for that shoot.
these are lovely photos and the flowers too! our yard is not nearly as manicured as i would like, maybe someday :) i spent about 8 hours this weekend watching baseball. enjoy the day!
The neighbors will get used to it...mine hardly give me a glance anymore. lol. Beautiful photos.
I love your flower shots. Wish I could take photos as nice as yours.
I need a new camera or, I need to learn to use the one I already have.
I don't know why, but whenever I look at your blog it just crawls along and takes forever. Must be my computer. It doesn't do it on all of them, just a few, oh well....sense I'm so computer dumb, it's probably me.
The flowers are beautiful but the lil bench is the sweetest.
i pretty much figure my neighbors think i'm weird taking pictures of things we're building around the yard or of junk i've hauled home so i can post it on my blog!
those flower pics are wonderful. i'm learning on my new camera too but haven't figured out all the dials and buttons yet. it's so different than my point and shoot kodak.
Just LOVE your blog! So inspiring....I can't take a decent picture, suppose a DSL type camera would make things better but I'm intimidated by all the settings. I'll just keep enjoying yours! Thanks!
Great shots Kim. The colors look great. The afternoon sun can wash them out. I love taking closeup too and I find the auto focus is fussy. Try focusing manually and you might have better luck.
So neat to see your photography progressing. So sorry it's taken me so long to visit, but I've been aways. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday.

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text: The Milken Institute is a proud supporter of the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge, a global graduate business school competition that asks student teams to apply capital market tools to innovative business strategies that improve the world. The winning team from SIC 2017, from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, will unveil their business plan, a sustainable private debt fund that helps private schools in India retain low-income students. Bring your questions and offer your advice in this highly interactive session!

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PS4 Guacamelee! 2 is an action game developed by Drinkbox Studios. Seven years after defeating Carlos Calaca, Juan Aguacate is forced to don his luchador mask again to face a new threat - this time to the very fabric of space and time. Punch your way through a whole new action exploration-style world and try to save the Mexiverse! Get yours copy now with PlayStation Network Card!
Juan has settled down and is enjoying a non-heroic family life when his friend and mentor Uay Chivo reappears with terrible news: Mexico is in peril once again! To protect his home and family, Juan will have to squeeze back into his wrestling tights, venture to dangerous new lands, and deal with a host of powerful new threats.


text: My research interests focus on how marine mammals’ utilise the dynamic nature of their environment and how they adjust their behaviour in response to changes in their environments. This includes natural environmental changes and responses to man-made perturbations. As we see the increasing urbanisation of marine environments, I am particularly interested in how marine mammals perceive and respond to novel man-made sources in the ocean.

industry_corpus2: Water Resources & Marine


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Fall Semester District-orientation party, New students welcoming ceremony, Opening ceremony, Orientation Camp, New students Cup for ball games, School Sport Day competitions, Cheer-leading Contest, Sports events between departs, Choir singing contest, Annual ceremony.
Spring Semester Opening ceremony, Corporate Visits, BA cup Ball games, BA-Week Events, BA karaoke competition, Mentors-students gathering, Senior students' experience sharing seminars, Annual ceremony, Senior students' farewell party, BA Camp for high school students.
External events Organize and participate in various inter universities' competitions.
The department's Students' Association also organize ball games, and other activities for alumni and current students.
The undergraduate hosted a karaoke completion.
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industry_corpus2: Aerospace


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Beautifully-maintained home with access to all the amenities of Sun City Anthem! Open floor plan w/ two separate living areas, including a family room w/ gas fireplace. Large kitchen w/ island, walk-in pantry & SS appliances. Master bedroom suite w/ bay window & huge walk-in closet w/ custom built-ins. Many upgrades including 18" tile & plantation shutters. Oversized secondary bedroom.
The average asking price of a 2 bedroom Henderson home in this zip code is $426,682 (18.5% more than this home).
This home is priced at $196/sqft, which is 15.0% less than similar homes in the 89052 zip code.
From I-215 & Eastern: south on Eastern, stay right at Y to end of Eastern, right on Sun City Anthem to first stoplight, right on Scotts Valley, left on Black Fox Canyon.
1632 Black Fox Canyon Rd, Henderson NV is a single family home of 1837 sqft and is currently priced at $359,999 . This single family home has 2 bedrooms and was built in 2001. A comparable home for sale at 2570 Gilbertville Ave in Henderson is listed at $345,000. This home on 1632 Black Fox Canyon Rd has decreased in price by $2,501 and the last change was on 3/19/2019. In addition to single family homes, EasyStreet also makes it easy to find Condos, New Homes and Foreclosures in Henderson, NV. Amber Ridge At Mission Hills, Lamplight Square At Seven Hill and Montana Manor are nearby neighborhoods. MLS 2068522 has been posted on this site since 2/7/2019 (73 days ago).

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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My paintings evolve out of memories. These - experiences of travel and nature - are honed and refined until only a distilled essence remains.
Pure colour and form are the basic ingredients of my work. Coloured areas react to and influence each other.
Sometimes this “building up” of coloured areas on a two dimensional ground can take up to two years. It is a very meditative process - eliminating pictorial elements will initiate a new beginning, a new journey of discovery.


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Daniel Arsham was born in 1980 in USA and is a visual artist. Brought up in Miami, Florida, he studied at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York, he works and lives there today.
The artist's research is at crossroads with art, architecture and performance. Eroded walls, landscapes crowned with structures, Arsham plays around with forms, spaces and volumes, and highlights playfulness.
While working on his personal creations, the artist has had some unique collaborations with the choreographer, Merce Cunningham for whom he created a stage. Following this, the two artists performed together in USA, France and Australia. Other partnerships with choreographers followed along, mainly with Jonah Bokaer, due to whom Arsham participated at the Festival d'Avignon, among many others. In 2013, the artist collaborated with Pharrell Williams, for whom he recreated his first keyboard in volcanic ashes.
These are the last remaining works by Daniel Arsham.
Daniel Arsham doesn’t have any exhibitions.
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The bicycle highway signifies a shift in the design mentality of alternative infrastructures. It is a proactive development connected to the existing Skytrain corridor. It has a set right of way and negotiates difficult terrain with the rider in mind.
Unlike automobile highways, the bicycle highway is easily accessible by neighbouring parcels. It is a permeable, high-speed corridor that allows the movement of trains above it, bikes along it and people across and below it. While automobile highways encouraged sprawl, the bicycle highway will be a catalyst in the development of bicycle oriented businesses and residences along its length.


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1. Cut white cardstock 4 x 5.25 inches. Using stencil cut with Silhouette Cameo, lather on Creative Medium Blue. Let dry.
2. Cut Creative Medium panel with Stitched Hills & Slopes die. (the tiny top portion will get thrown away).
3. Cut white cardstock to 4 x 5.25 inches. Emboss with Clouds embossing folder. Arrange previously die cut Hills as desired and adhere to card front with foam adhesive.
4. Stamp, color and trim baby animals as shown using Memento Markers.
5. Stamp umbrellas. Ink them with Radiant Neon Yellow and the handles with Delicata Silvery Shimmer inks. Add irRESISTible Pico Neon Yellow to the umbrellas. Trim and adhere to back of baby animals as desired.
6 Adhere baby animals to "hills" on card front with favorite adhesive and foam adhesive. Add a tiny bit of White Amplify! to bunnies tail, heat and puff. Add irRESISTible Pico Shimmer to animal noses.
7. Cut white cardstock 4.25 x 11 inches fold in half to make a base card. Ink edges with Radiant Neon Yellow. Adhere card front to base card with favorite adhesive. Generate sentiment with computer and printer, trim, adhere to card front.


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This is not a great work of literature - but it is solidly written, has interesting characters, turns stereotypes into something a bit more 3-D. Its a perfect Sunday afternoon read.
Felix Gomez is a vampire detective who investigates a recent zombie appearance. Along the way he meets some interesting characters, including an ill teenager who wishes to become a vampire.
Vampire detective Felix Gomez has seen a lot of weird things since becoming one of the undead - nymphomaniacs, aliens, and X-rated bloodsuckers, just to name a few - but now he comes face-to-face with the worst sort of undead.
I sipped the Manhattan. It tasted good.

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Go on, admit it. You've said that phrase in protest to something or other in your past. Someone recommends a book. "But I'm not a reader." A friend suggests you take Zumba together. "But I'm not coordinated." Your Language Arts teacher asked you to write a story in middle school. "But I'm not a writer."
And so you let the nottas control your life. The truth is we are (and can do) anything we decide to be (or do). It's a matter of choice. Oh sure, there're some genetic limitations that limit an insignificant number of our choices in life. But those miniscule exceptions prove the rule - we can choose to do and be and create! We have the ability to choose what our life looks like.
At least have the guts to say, "I choose not to read, dance, or write." For at the point that we admit "we are choosing" we take ownership of our current state.
So, if you were not happy with 2011, then you chose not to be happy with it. You didn't read that book, not because you aren't a reader but because you chose not to read it. You didn't write that story, not because you aren't a writer but because you chose not to write it.
The good news is that you can do something different this year. And you can choose to be happy with the results. So, what's holding you back? Be someone different this year. Create something. Do it.
It almost goes without saying, but when I'm grumpy I have a bad attitude. What this tells me is that my attitude - which can be fairly easily ascertained by my facial expression and body language - is simply an external representation of my internal feelings. If I'm feeling down, my body sags. Doesn't yours?
Now it's not any secret that the answer to a bad attitude is a good laugh, a smile, and pleasant thoughts. Why? Because you can't genuinely laugh and smile without a corresponding good feeling. Our feelings have a direct impact on our outward demeanor.
The challenge is controlling our feelings. Change our feelings, change our attitude. The good news is that we can control our feelings. We're not at the mercy of our emotional life. Emotions (the well from which our feelings arise) serve as a barometer of what's going on inside of us. And we can change what's going on inside.
How? By monitoring our thoughts. Our thoughts affect our feelings which in turn shows up in our attitude. And the best way to monitor our thoughts is by listening to our self-talk. In other words, we need to think about our thinking. This might be a true difference between us and animals. We have the ability to consider our thought process and not just react by instinct (which seems more emotional in nature, doesn't it?) And since we can control our thoughts, we have the ability to influence our feelings and thus change our attitude. That is good news indeed.
More on controlling our thinking next time.
Personal success requires courage to attempt something great. And that means boldness which is, at times, confused with arrogance.
But there's a difference between arrogance and confidence. It has to do with one's attitude and motivation. In Selling the Dream (HarperCollins, 1991) Guy Kawasaki explains the difference by exploring the concept of "evangelism."
Although I'm inclined to retain a theological definition of the term ("spreading the good news") I can understand Kawasaki's point. He wants to contrast this view with traditional sales. And the main difference is the motivation: To change the world!
This is a key to personal success - finding a cause that's big enough for us to jump into and is also big enough to invite others to jump into. What's your crusade?
UPDATE: You can now follow Guy Kawasaki on Twitter!
ongoing endeavor to make a difference in young people’s lives.
Vital to society are women and men who are committed to the vision of providing quality education for today’s students.
Now I do not use the term vision lightly. I believe that in any endeavor – whether it be in business, sports, parenting, teaching – without a vision of some greater good to be accomplished, without a vision of a better or preferable future, then the sustainability of that endeavor diminishes with time.
Novelty, freshman enthusiasm, excitement at the beginning of the journey will eventually wane. Although mountain top experiences, renewal conferences, and rewards for jobs well done are all very important, it is the vision of what you want to accomplish with your life or your career that keeps you in the game until the job is done.
The challenge for many people is that they do not have a vision big enough to sustain them long-term. Most people are living too shallow a dream, so no wonder they’re frustrated when the initial enthusiasm wears off. A big vision will answer that challenge.
You’ve heard this quote. The saying has been attributed to Victor Hugo, "Dream no small dreams. They have not the power to stir men’s souls." The bible puts it like this: "Without a vision, the people perish."
I want to make the case that assisting in the maturation process of young adults into healthy, well-rounded, individuals who can better society because of the skills you as a teacher handed down to them is a worthy vision to embrace.
Let me repeat that. Assisting in the maturation process of young adults into healthy, well-rounded, individuals who can better society because of the skills you handed down to them is a worthy vision to embrace.
Almost everyone familiar with self-help is aware of Anthony Robbins and NLP (google it if you aren't). I was skeptical before reading both Unlimited Power (1986) and Awaken the Giant Within (1991) but was impressed with the practical, no nonsense principles that Robbins espouses.
Although sprinkled with Christian verbiage and a bit of God-talk, I didn't catch Tony syncretizing religious beliefs, at least not in these books. I have not kept up with his current work to determine if he's maintained a "Norman Vincent Peale" approach to faith and self-help or not.
The books are very practical, full of great exercises, and with too many ideas to summarize with one quote. But I did find his explanation of our Reticular Activating System (RAS) helpful in Awaken the Giant Within.
This makes more sense to me than magically "magnetizing" wealth into our lives (like The Secret advocates with the Law of Attraction). Simply put, the RAS works because when we focus on a question or problem our mind becomes engaged to find solutions. An example is when we car shop. We never noticed lime green VW Bugs before, but now that we're buying, everyone is driving one! That's your RAS at work.
So, if you're looking for an indepth analysis of the connection between our beliefs and our actions - along with practical steps to take for improving yourself - Robbins has a lot to offer in these thick books (both over 400 pages). Read with discernment, but go ahead and pick one up from a used book store.
Positive self talk is critical for personal development. This set of daily affirmations originally comes from Harold Sherman, author of How to Turn Failure into Success. This "code of persistence" was copied from another source, however, and I'm not sure where I found it. Great statements to memorize though!
I will never give up as long as I know I am right.
I will believe that all things will work out for me if I hang on to the end.
I will be courageous and undismayed in the face of poor odds.
I will not permit anyone to intimidate or deter me from my goals.
I will fight to overcome all physical handicaps and setbacks.
I will try again and again and yet again to accomplish what I desire.
I will take new faith and resolution from the knowledge that all successful men and women have had to fight defeat and adversity.
I will never surrender to discouragement or despair no matter what seeming obstacles may confront me.
For those who are interested, I have linked solid scriptural principles to each of these statements and turned them into biblical affirmations as well. Email me and I'll send the references to you.
This is explained in Part I - how each of us is conditioned to think and act a certain way when it comes to money. Our thinking has been programmed by the attitudes and actions of people that have influenced us, typically our parents. But the good news is that we can implement some key strategies so that we can revise our mental money blueprint.
Part II examines the differences between how rich, middle-class, and poor people think. And it's true, we think differently at different socio-economic levels. The author then provides 17 attitude and action exercises that will lead to a change in our thinking and thus a subsequent change in our financial life - if we take action!
The basis for this change - any change really - is this simple formula: Thoughts lead to Feelings lead to Actions lead to Results. The challenge is to change our thoughts - and this is done by re-programming what we think and believe about wealth and money. We've already been programmed by our past. Let's take control of our thinking and re-program our minds so that our future isn't simply a repetition of the past.
Like most other books of this nature, the author's strength is practical in nature not theological. He mixes a bit of God talk in for good measure but doesn't provide a solid biblical basis for his thesis. The scriptural arguments exist, but T. Harv Eker is not biblically equipped to deal with them. This is unfortunate as many who are seeking help here from a spiritual perspective will come away with something less than satisfying. But, that being said, the principles he espouses are solid and (can be) life changing.
Write a Spring-related post (mine is below).
Find & link to three other Spring-related posts.
Add the Think Spring button/code to your blog.
Then comment at RoseWoman, the meme host.
Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he "has put everything under his feet."
Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed - in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
It is often said that the changing of the seasons is like the cycle of life. There is birth, there is youth, there is maturing, there is death. And then re-birth! We are taught that Spring is the continual reminder that all things are re-born.
Nice sentiment as far as it goes. But one day this cycle will end. For the winter of life is actually a disruption of God's good order. Death was never meant to be, as some put it, a "natural part of life." Winter's Death is the enemy, and it will be swallowed up in toto when Christ's eternal Spring arrives at his coming.
How like those spell-bound creatures we are. We've come to accept as final this seasonal cycle - as wonderfully refreshing as it may be this side of heaven.
But it is not the last word. One day death and pain and weeping and suffering and war and violence will end. The last vestiges of sin will be destroyed never to be "re-born" for another season. Eternal Spring will dawn. Christ will reign. Alleluia, He is Risen!
Wayne at Q&A titles a piece "All Alone" - I want to call is "Almost Spring"
Barbara at Tidbits & Treasures has posted "No Room For A Savior"
Paint at Play is "Back to Work" with another piece that's almost Spring.
Are you thinking Spring? Spread the word.
How to set your goals high . . . and then exceed them!
These chapter titles will have a familiar ring to them because this book was at the vanguard of the self-help movement we know today. So much of what is written today is based on the principles espoused by personal development leaders like William James, Napoleon Hill, Russell Conwell, James Allen, Les Giblin, Maxwell Maltz, Norman Vincent Peale, and of course, David Schwartz.
... to William Wilberforce in 1796 upon the defeat of his proposal to end the slave trade in the English colonies. Not knowing it would be another 11 years of sustained effort before success, Wilberforce was expressing to his old friend Newton (pictured here) his willingness to consider retirement from public life. Here is Newton's reply, which convinced Wilberforce to stay the course.
Daniel, likewise, was a public man, and in critical circumstances; but he trusted in the Lord; was faithful in his department, and therefore though he had enemies, they could not prevail against him.
Indeed the great point for our comfort in life is to have a well-grounded persuasion that we are where, all things considered, we ought to be. Then it is no great matter whether we are in public or in private life, in a city or a village, in a palace or a cottage. The promise, "My grace is sufficient for thee," is necessary to support us in the smoothest scenes, and is equally able to support us in the most difficult. . . .
[Christ] is always near. He knows our wants, our dangers, our feelings, our fears. By looking to him we are enlightened and made strong out of weakness. With his wisdom for our guide, his power for our protection, his fullness for our supply, and proposing his glory as our chief end, and placing our happiness in his favour, in communion with him, and communications from Him, we shall be able to "withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand."
John Newton is the author of the hymn Amazing Grace, which also serves as the title to the wonderful film that captures the life of William Wilberforce (see pdf study guide).
Traveling heavenward requires a different mind than the way of the world. It is a life marked by service and humility, not greatness and control. This is a hard message to hear for modern day followers of Christ. Jesus would indeed have us experience a vibrant, wonderful life, but first he beckons us to follow him to the cross and die to ourselves so that we can take hold of the new life he offers.
The types of books we read reflect how we think about ourselves. Are we constantly in "fantasy land" trying to escape reality by reading novels with little or no moral redeeming value? Or are we learning from history, engaging in personal development, and understanding how money and business works?
The types of people we associate with is also critical in how we think about ourselves and even where we end up in life. Take our income level, for example. Add up the annual salaries of your several closest friends and divide it by that number and you'll likely have your annual income. We are who we hang around.
What this means is that we generally gravitate toward five broad categories of thinking and living based on the books we read and the people we hang around. According to Steven Siebold (author of 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class), those categories are poverty, working, middle, upper, and world class thinking.
Those with a poverty or working class mentality talk about (and mostly grumble about) the past. They are constantly blaming others for their failures, for not getting ahead, for their bad breaks in life. Could be a boss, a parent, a teacher. They got screwed over by someone and that's why they are where they are at. It's a victim mindset.
Those with a middle class mentality talk about other people - comparing up or down and always trying to position themselves a little better than their peers. It's either keep up with the Joneses or it's bragging about their latest toy. The middle class have also deluded themselves into thinking that they are where they're at because of their hard work. Most middle class folks thought they hit a double when in fact they were born on second base.
Those with an upper, or better yet, world class mentality talk about ideas. They are always looking for ways to grow, increase, become better, build, influence more, impact more, do more, be more. And so they are reading books that help them think better. They associate with positive, excited people and avoid negative, limiting people.
Are you focused on the past, other people, or big ideas?
What books are you reading that support the direction you want to go?
What people in your life do you need to limit your exposure to?
When will you begin to implement the answers to these questions?
Self-realization is not a new thing, nor necessarily a bad thing. But Chambers took note of it's dangers nearly 100 years ago. Without God, the self becomes the arbiter of good and evil. This was the sin of the garden. And the same devil tempts us today with the same proposition: "You shall be like God." This is a fundamental flaw in the teaching of the Secret and those who advocate it's doctrines.
And note that we are not talking about whether the teachers of the Secret are moral or immoral. I am sure that many who profess to follow universal principles like the Law of Attraction are quite nice and giving people. That is not the issue. The issue is idolatry. Ultimately, the Secret is about claiming my right to myself.
If ever we travel within to find ourselves, rest assured, it will be a very short trip.
A surprisingly helpful little handbook is God is My CEO by Larry Julian (published by Adams Media 2001, 2002). It's actually a compilation of short chapters on a wide range of business topics by various corporate leaders, sports authorities, and even a former governor.
Normally I would shy away from books like this that tie God with politics, business, or sports, but the subtitle - Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World - sounded better than the title. It struck a chord with me as this is my desire.
I was pleased with the resource. Just flipping through the headings and authors piqued my interest: Tony Dungy (Super Bowl Champ Head Coach) on Patience; Horst Schulze (CEO Ritz Carlton) on Servant Leadership; Truett Cathy (Founder Chick-fil-A) on Priorities; Bob Buford (author of Half Time) on Success. Etc.
Okay. Not an instant classic. But a nice gift if you are looking to impact others in a positive way.
Summarizing some recent posts with a few key quotes on the various topics I've covered so far in Thought Renewal.
Success has to do with living a life of abundance that comes from the hand of God.
Communication requires distributing the right words to the right destination at the right time, which also requires receiving the right information from the other person.
What excuses are we willing to eliminate from our lives right now so that we can live the life of abundance that God intends for us? Go to the ant for some life lessons.
Your luck increases in direct proportion to the extent that you live your life on purpose in a cause that is bigger than yourself.
Harnessing our mental faculties for creating positive environs for ourselves and other people is a laudable and attainable goal. In fact, it is a biblical mandate.
We haven't been taught that it is a virtue to create wealth for the benefit of our family and others. So we have to teach ourselves the validity of this belief.
The Law of Attraction seems to me to be a restating of the biblical principle, "You reap what you sow."
Did you know that each one of our beliefs is a choice? Sadly, we've chosen to accept most of our beliefs "without argument."
Jesus has a clear goal in mind for each of our lives and has a plan that, if followed, will take us to our destination with banners waving.
While we shouldn't ignore our 5 natural senses, I believe there are supernatural senses which give us a heavenly perspective that our physical nature will miss.
It is not our humanity that gets us into trouble. It is the inhuman sin nature that infests and corrupts God's good earth that is the problem.
Are we going to persist in fear and give in to our anxieties or are we going to do everything we can to "flunk out of the school of worry" and live the life of abundance that God has in store for us?
Starting an ongoing series of posts on the various terms and phrases I use throughout Thought Renewal. Definitions are sometimes a bit elusive; and one challenge in communication is talking past each other due to the misinterpretation of what the other actually means.
So what I mean when I write about this topic incorporates at least those two components. Success has to do with living a life of abundance that comes from the hand of God. When we are enjoying the life that Jesus offers (see John 10.10) we are successful.
Yes, there is a pragmatic aspect to success. When we accomplish a certain goal, win a competitive test, reach a particular benchmark, then we have successfully completed the task in front of us. My definitions is broader than that and addresses more the attitude or position of the heart.
Success is . . .
and sowing seeds that benefit others.
That's good. It speaks to the overflowing life that marks a true follower of Jesus. You see, striving for success is not a selfish endeavor; it is pursuing the life of impact and joy that God intends for each of us.
Today, I have a positive mental attitude. I have eliminated criticism and impatience from my life, and replaced them with praise and tolerance.
Today, I totally believe in myself. I believe I am capable and worthy of high achievement.
Today, I have a big, challenging goal I am working toward. It is adding meaning and momentum to my life.
Today, I accept full responsibility for all my actions. Whatever results I achieve, I know they are the result of the thinking I am engaged in.
Today, I manage my time effectively. I know every minute is precious and irreplaceable, and must be used to the best advantage.
Today, I am pursuing a personal development program. I dedicate at least one hour each day toward improving myself.
Today, I value my health, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I am taking very good care of myself.
Today, I am a creative person in setting and attaining my goals. Possibilities abound in all my thoughts and actions.
Today, I have a service-minded approach toward my employment and fellow human beings. I always to more that what is expected of me, knowing I will receive more of what I want in return.
Today, I am excellent at what I do. I believe it is through excellence that I will find my true self.
Today, I am effective in all my interpersonal relationships. I believe people take priority over problems, and that they deserve my total respect and attention.
Go here for more del.icio.us Affirmations!
Did a word study awhile back on "communication."
Surprising definition, really. It means to have things in common. To communicate means to share or distribute items so that both parties may enjoy them.
What items are to be shared? Words. Good words.
Here's a principle to apply from the Apostle Paul: "Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things." I use this old fashioned translation of the bible (the King James Version of Galatians 6.6) to point out the word behind communicate. It's koinonia, the Greek word for fellowship or sharing.
This does not necessarily mean financial support. Yes, we should pay our teachers an adequate salary. But more than that, we can bestow upon those who instruct us - and upon anyone for that matter - a gift of words.
Some call this speaking a blessing. I think of it as distributing good words. Isn't this what communication should be about? Every day we have opportunities to give encouraging, nourishing words to others. Every day we have opportunities to practice our communication skills.
But distributing good words on a consistent basis is difficult. I've found that I need to monitor two areas of my speech if I'm going to become a better communicator.
First, I need to watch for the rise of hurtful words that tear people down. I need to stop the flow of negative words before they dribble out - or gush out as the case may be - and do damage to others.
Here's another great principle to apply. The Apostle Peter says that love "covers over" a multitude of sins (see 1 Peter 4.8). In other words, love "puts a lid on it" and doesn't broadcast a failing. When tempted to "share a concern" about another's faults, love zips the lip.
Second, I need to be sensitive to the situation of the person I want to communicate with. That is, I need to watch for the green light and say a good word at a good time. Understanding another's needs, pressures, and dreams helps us with what to say and when to say it.
Of course, this entails listening. To distribute good words to the right destination at the right time requires receiving the correct information and signals from the other person. So becoming a better communicator not only involves sharing good words, but listening so that those good words can be received at the best time.
Do you see your communication as the distribution of good words?
What might be preventing you from communicating more effectively?
Develop a list of people with whom you want to share good words.
Looking forward to sharing with you and receiving good words from you!
You’ve heard the story about Anybody, Nobody, Somebody, and Everybody?
An important job had to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
Ouch! Ever get super-charged at an event and make all sorts of commitments only to wake up the next morning and "chicken out" on whatever you decided to do? Making that first phone call or starting that project seems overwhelming in the morning light.
Let's "go to the ant" and consider its ways and be wise!
First, the ant is self-motivated to work. It has no boss telling it to get going. It is driven by habit and instinct to succeed. God has placed a success mechanism in us as well. We can cultivate that habit.
Second, the ant stores up for the future. It works when it can, knowing that winter is coming when it can no longer work. Big clue! We can play now and pay later or we can pay now, save money and build wealth.
Third, sluggards, by contrast, work when they feel like it - and they never feel like it! They are full of excuses: "I'll get back to work after a short little nap." And that nap lasts all day long. Like I said, "Ouch!"
Fourth, poverty will eat the unprepared alive. Like a bandit, like a thief, it'll take away everything the sluggard has. If we play now and neglect our work, we'll not only pay later but we'll pay with compound interest.
Fifth, there's good news! We can change, we can consider the ant and be wise. In fact, we can get wise today! The definition of wisdom is applied knowledge for godly purposes. Success is a choice. It's simply a matter of daily choosing to do those things we know is best for ourselves and those around us.
Are we driven by habit and instinct to succeed? We were designed to be. What habits do you need to start or continue to develop?
Are we storing up for "winter"? We know instinctively that we should prepare for the future and yet we're full of rationalizations.
What excuses are we willing to eliminate from our lives right now so that we can live the life of abundance that God intends for us?
I don't know about you, but I want to get wise right away so that I can experience God's favor now and in the days ahead. Let's get wise together.
"You're the creator of the HMO plan?
Sure you can stay ... For three days!"
Why? Because today you have a choice. You can choose to live this day on purpose. And when you make that decision, you put yourself in a position to receive everything that today has to offer. You can make today your lucky day. And that's great news!
But how? What's the "first step" to becoming lucky?
To continually receive good things in life, you must surrender yourself daily to a worthy cause. I believe your luck increases in direct proportion to the extent that you live your life on purpose in a business or cause that is bigger than yourself.
Many people think success is just a matter of chance; that good things in life are flukes (this is not what I mean by luck). People say, "They were just in the right place at the right time." Now that part is true. But what most people don't realize is that we create our own luck by preparing ourselves to be in the right place at the right time. Like in the movie Facing the Giants we must not only pray but prepare for rain.
1st Strategy: L – Look for people to serve. We must take the initiative. This is a mindset, an early life decision that has to be managed every day, as John Maxwell says. It's also a "heartset" - a decision to serve from love in everything we do.
The byproduct is that you benefit as well. Doesn't Zig Ziglar make sense? "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."
2nd Strategy: U - Understand, accept, and work the numbers. In any business or cause, some will, some won't, so what, someone's waiting. Truth is, you can't beat the numbers, but it's also true that the numbers can't beat you.
Don't treat people as numbers, but if you're going to get lucky you must play the game daily. A game you can win. This is not like the lottery. Winning in Las Vegas is a fluke. Winning in life is not. But it is about working the numbers.
3rd Strategy: C – Commit to consistent activity. John Maxwell, a leadership expert, states that he could spend a day with you and tell you with 95% certainty whether you will be successful. He said the secret to one's success (or failure) is discovered in one's daily agenda.
4th Strategy: K – Know your business well. You don't have to be the greatest at your business or service, just be good. And get better every day. Become excellent at your craft. Of course, it takes hard work. And time. But not as long as you think.
5th Strategy: Y – You decide how fast, how hard, how much. It's a choice. You determine how lucky you get! Work hard. Get lucky. Put yourself in the right position at the right time with the right people. You can have it all when you live your life on purpose.
It's Your Choice . . .
You Decide How LUCKY You Get!
© 2007, Lyn Perry - Permission to reprint this article with acknowledgment.
Photo source: Henry Li at Kronka, utilizing the Creative Commons Deed.
but only as a learning experience.
but only as the negative feedback I need to change course in my direction.
but only as the opportunity to develop my sense of humor.
but only as an opportunity to practice my techniques and perfect my performance.
but only as the game I must play to win.
I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed; and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep trying!


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See the attached Vanpool Tip Sheet, at the bottom of this page, for more information on starting a new vanpool.
For a low cost, employers can help employees cover the cost of vanpooling. Your company can deduct up to $245 per month for vanpooling costs from employee paychecks before taxes. Providing these commute benefits could qualify an employer for the Best Workplaces for Commuters program, which recognizes employers who voluntarily meet the National Standard of Excellence in employer-provided commuter benefits.
While employees can determine their own method of commute, providing information about transportation options such as the Drive Less Connect program increases employee ties with the workplace. By endorsing commute options such as vanpooling, employers effectively show employees that the company cares about how they get to and from work each day. In addition to any direct benefits the employer provides, the employees who take advantage of transportation options will feel the workplace is working to benefit their lives. This helps with employee retention and recruitment, while increasing the accessibility of your workplace.
Employers who wish to provide vanpool assistance to their employees can take advantage of the financial incentives offered at both the Federal and State levels in the form of tax deductions and credits.
Employers can deduct the cost of any direct payments toward employee vanpool costs as a business expense, saving on Federal and State taxes.
Your company can deduct up to $245 per month for vanpooling costs from employee paychecks before taxes. As a result, your company saves on payroll taxes and your employees don't pay income taxes on those costs. Or you can combine a direct payment and a pre-tax deduction, in any proportion, up to a total of $245 per month for both.
Providing benefits in lieu of salary will not increase costs to employers; it will reduce their payroll costs since payroll taxes do not apply to these benefits. Pre-tax payroll deductions are referenced in IRC Section 132 (f), as amended by TEA-21, Title IX, Section 910. Also check with your tax advisor.
All Federal employees are eligible for transit/vanpool benefits. They can get a form from their HR office and can receive up to $245 per month to use for transit passes or vanpool fares. It comes in the form of a "RideCheck" voucher which should be accepted by transit agencies and Valley Vanpool vendors.
Reserved vanpool parking spaces in prime locations help the vanpools get noticed and shows employees that the company cares how they get to work.
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text: The Takelma creator is Hapkemnas. His name means Children Maker and he lives at Payne Cliffs. A rock carving locates his cave. We know that IT IS, an ancestor of the Rock People, made the first land in a volcanic explosion. Before that there was nothing. We know that the Daldal brothers -- giant dragonflies -- readied the landscape for native culture. What we don't know is how Hapkemnas made the Human People. Until that lost story is found or reassembled, part of Takelma creation remains a mystery.


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Nov 20, 2016· In this video, I show how to make sand cores, which are used to make cavities or voids inside castings, such as making it hollow.
Sand casting shell machines are available from shell core machine manufacturers and Foundry equipment manufacturers; EMI, Savelli, Kuttner, Osborn, SPO, Sutter, Impact and Wedge.
Foundry Mold and Coremakers : Summary ... Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. ... Core Maker . 8.
Hitech Shapes & Designs Specializes in Foundry Tooling & The Design, Simulation & Building of Patterns, Molds & Core Boxes. HITECH Shapes and Designs, a division of Seilkop Industries, Inc., offers high production to prototype and foundry tooling and fabrication services.
A full line of foundry pattern plates and accessories, core vents, dowels, and other supplies. ... Used to vent oil sand cores of curved or irregular design.

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text: About Cebuano is the second most widely spoken native language of the Philippines. The complete Cebuano Bible was first published in 1917. This Bible is published today as the Ang Biblia, Cebuano by the Philippine Bible Society. Two separate versions are available: The 'Bugna' version contains the original New Testament from 1917. The 'Pinadayag' version contains a completely revised New Testament which follows a Critical Greek Text. Both versions share the same Old Testament text. The 'Pinadayag' designation is derived from the Cebuano name given to the book of Revelation.


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David C. Baker is the author of a fantastic book called The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Turn Insights into Impact + Wealth.
This book is a must-read for anyone who calls themselves an expert (i.e. you) and sells services that stem from their expertise.
In this interview, David shares his professional journey and discusses how he learned many of the lessons he presents in the book (often the hard way).
We also dive into some of the specific topics that David covers in the book. Plus a lightning round at the end for good measure.
Is implementation a rite of passage?


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Win a share of $50,000 in prizes in 888 Poker’s The Big Bang promotion, which started on January 6 to and awards a variety of great prizes, including the latest models of the most popular video game consoles and more.
To win your share of this prize booty, play cash games at 888 Poker and earn points on a leaderboard. You earn points from the first 150 hands of each day. To earn points either win a hand after the flop or get to the showdown of the hand. The amount of points you earn each time you qualify depends on the ranking of your hand at the time.
Win with high card and get 10 points, a pair gets 20 points, two pair gets 30 points, 3-of-a-kind gets 50 points, a straight gets 80 points, a flush gets 100 points, a full house gets 150 points, a four-of-a-kind gets 200 points, a straight flush gets 300 points, and a royal flush gets 500 points.
888 Poker is hosting 3 leaderboards for each country or region represented by the following 6 categories: Russia, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, and International (for all other countries).
On January 28 the top players on each leaderboard advance to a Big Bang Final Leaderboard that runs through February 3 and awards a Sony PS4 500 GB with the game Killzone Shadow Fall included to each of the top 3 players, an iPad Mini WiFi 16 GB to 4th through 10th places, a PlayStation Vita 3G with WiFi to 11th through 20th places, an Xbox 360 Console 250 GB to 21st through 30th places, a $100 bonus to 31st through 50th places, a $50 bonus to 51st through 80th places, and a $20 bonus to 81st through 100th places.


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For all those purists and/or those set in their ways, an updated version of any particular cuisine can be hard to accept. Stick the word "modern" in front of anything and suddenly, a typically casual meal becomes hip and inevitably more expensive. This is especially true in Vancouver where many Asian restaurants serve up authentic eats. However, if we can elevate things like North American comfort food, why can't we do the same for, say... Vietnamese? We've already seen Broken Rice, Chopsticks on Pho and Anh & Chi attempt this, now we have another in House Special in Yaletown. Recently, I was invited to do a menu tasting organized by Sharon.
The first dish that I got a chance to dig into was the Shaken Beef (Luc Lac Beef). Appealingly plated with a side of salt & pepper lime, the beef was buttery soft and tender with an aromatic finish. It was prepared medium-rare which kept everything moist (seemed to be sous-vide first). Even the rice was excellent being chewy and not overloaded with moisture. Although the flavours were pretty mild, a squirt of salty lime made things more lively. Onto another meat dish, I sampled the Saigon Steak featuring tender slices of medium-rare New York steak glazed with a pho reduction sauce (which was a mildly salty). Underneath lay thick-cut caramelized nước chấm potato. These were firm, yet still soft to chew (underseasoned though). On top was a pea tip salad that was lightly dressed. Good dish, but I would've liked to see more pop in the flavour department.
Another winner was the Tamarind Duck with roasted beet, Vietnamese pickles and red wine reduction. The meaty duck breast was succulent and smoky with rendered skin. Flavours were a pleasant duck gaminess combined with the tart and sweet tamarind. The addition of pickles really helped lighten up the dish and add an extra layer of acidity which complimented the sweet and Earthy beets. Served with a tamarind and dried chili jam, the twice-cooked Crispy Ribs (braised, then fried) were not particularly flavourful on their own. However, when dipped into the jam, there was a wealth of tang, sweetness and spice to go around. Texturally, the ribs were indeed crispy while appealingly chewy inside.
One of my favourite items was the Duck Confit Fry Bread with pickled veggies and hoisin. The best part was the duck itself as it was super moist and tender while still retaining a duck meaty texture. There was plenty of duck essence to go with the restrained drizzle of sweet hoisin. Adding the necessary acidity, the pickled veggies also provided a bright crunch. As for the fry bread itself, it was somewhat crispy outside while giving way to a soft almost pillowy interior. Now this was good, but Uncle Hing's Chicken Wings were even better. Similar to the ones found at Pok Pok, Boulevard and Torafuku, these were better. They were crispy with well-rendered skin and the meat inside remained succulent. Coated with just enough spicy nước chấm sauce, the wings were salty, spicy and sticky with a purposeful amount of sweetness.
The Hi Phong Squid was plated so nicely, it could've passed for any fine-dining restaurant in town. It consisted of deep-fried drunken calamari with pickles and slaw. Underneath, there was a cilantro pesto that was creamy, mild and herbaceous. The squid was tender with a slight chew while battered minimally (still crispy though). I didn't notice much of the drunken essence, but the dish was still good as it was. Pretty to look at, the Bird's Nest Noodles contained mushrooms, veggies and soft-boiled egg on a sauce vert. Although the runny egg made things appetizing, the entire dish was rather bland. Nothing wrong with the execution though, but the dish lacked pop.
And how could we forget about the House Special Pho? Yes, I know it's cliché, but yah, its on the menu. This was actually a pho dac biet with all the meats (including tripe and tendon) and the usual accompaniments such as sprouts, basil and lime. I found the broth to be clean and light. It could've used more salt, but it was okay as it was. Noodles were not overdone and the meats were tender. We got a surprise dish in the Salad Roll with sausage, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber and pickled veg. This was pretty straightforward and generally pleasant. I did like the compact size as I could pop the whole thing in my mouth after dipping into the peanut hoisin sauce.
For dessert, we were treated to Beignets dusted with confectioners sugar. Although these didn't look like much, they were really good. Light, pillowy soft and not greasy at all, the beignets were also not overly sweet either. These were a fine end to a well-executed and solid interpretation of modern Vietnamese cuisine. The most important thing of all was their pricing - there is definitely a premium to be paid, but not high for Yaletown standards (nothing over $20.00). As much as it is difficult to get over the psychological barrier in paying more for typically inexpensive eats, the food at House Special makes a good case for it.


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There was a time when the provision for music in school was all Bach and not much byte. When the main alphabetical sequences to trip off the tongue were less Jay Z, more EGBDF, when, if you were lucky, you were allowed to hum along to a little Bernstein. To play a musical instrument well was to belong to another tribe; the members were usually brainy, often sensitive, rarely sporty and wore specs. They were definitely not on-trend. Today almost the reverse is true. Music rocks. From music technology studies at Uppingham School to Youtubing at Hurtwood House, the message is that the music scene at independent schools has moved on. The fun, the funky, the rock and the soul are very much part of the daily school diet across the private schools’ sector.
Radley College in Oxfordshire is one of the many independent schools to recognise the importance of remaining on-trend music-wise, along with the intrinsic value of music itself. Yes, you can join the choir for a Bach cantata, or play the fiddle in a Mozart symphony. But you can also sign up for a masterclass with, say, Zayn Mohammed, one of the most brilliant jazz/classical/pop guitarists of the moment. Do not be surprised if your son comes home from school talking about making a podcast, referring to sequencing software and playing DJ sets on his iPhone. Sam Gladstone, head of music, is nothing but catholic in his musical beliefs. ‘All boys at Radley are exposed to music in some form as part of their regular week. The benefits are huge and proven: participation in music enables the boys to rise to high expectations and challenge. And at Radley, all types of music are valued.’ The recent appointment of a graduate Musician in Residence, Lizzie Lewis, whose role is to show the boys how the pop industry works, underlines how seriously the school takes rock provision. It’s not just brass, it’s Mac.
Of course, if you know that your child is serious about a career in the pop industry and you would rather calculate the risk, then why not consider a vocational school? Tring Park in Hertfordshire accepts pupils from the age of eight and is a Performing Arts School. Ella Henderson (who did not win the X-factor but arguably should have) is an old girl and most definitely a superstar.
Harmesh Gharu, head of music at Tring Park, is particularly excited about their new Commercial Music course. ‘The course embraces performance practice, song-writing and creative musicianship. And most of the course tutors are industry pros, gigging musicians.’ They provide enticing opportunities to work with the likes of Frank Turner and Laura Mvula. Like Bryanston and Cranleigh School, among others, Tring Park offers the Rockschool syllabus, a graded music exam scheme that covers all aspects of the rock industry including ukelele, music production and electric guitar.
In 2016, the UK music industry made an estimated contribution of £4.4billion to the UK economy. In 2017, many of the stars of the Glastonbury Festival line-up were privately educated, Alison Goldfrapp, Jamie Cullum, Laura Marling and Grace Chatto, to name a few. There are no two ways about it – rock rocks. And today you can start rocking at school.
This article was originally published in the Spring Summer 2018 issue of School House.


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Top tips for measuring up: Use a fabric tape measure. Make sure you are relaxed and stood straight and not stooping. Use a mirror to make sure you are measuring the correct points. Ask someone to help if possible for a more accurate measurement.
Bust: Relax you arms by your sides and measure around the whole of your bosom at the fullest part.
Hips: Stand with your feet together and measure the widest part of your hips.
Dress Lengths: Our dress lengths are measured from the underarm along the side seam to the hem. On styles that are without armholes, these are measured from the top of the dress to the hem, again, along the side seam.
Belts: Measure the area where the waistband of your trousers will sit. Our belts are measured end to end (excluding the buckle). Please keep in mind that belt length can vary with each style. Some are made in a stretch fabric, some are to be worn around your natural waistline and others wrap around your hips.


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If you need an affordable but reliable home and office relocations service in Hurstville and surrounding suburbs, don’t hesitate to call St George Removals to receive and competitive and accurate quote. When you move with us, you can expect an expert team with modern tools and vehicles, and a dedicated project manager to handle your move. We adjust our services to suit your time, budget and other needs.
We begin our services with a visit from our experienced consultant to survey the size and requirements of your move so that we can provide you with the right quote. Our movers can then proceed to handle the packing, shipping and transportation of your belongings, as well as the dismantling and reassembling of your furniture. We also clean your premise after unpacking your belongings at the new location.
Hurstville is a suburb in southern Sydney and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Hurstville. It is located 16 kilometres south of Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. As of 2011, Hurstville has an estimated population of 26, 000. Its commercial area is located around the main street and forrest road, on the northern side of Hurstville railway station.


text: Furniture is expensive to replace, so you prefer to choose options for more neutral colors. If you need furniture but you can not afford it, why not rent it. Many rent companies, such as Rent-A-Center or Aaron's, allow you to rent sofas, beds, chairs and other furniture without having to pay the front. Instead, you can pay weekly, weekly, or monthly. Once you pay it, the furniture is yours.Earring seat pillows when buying furniture. Quality cushions should be heavy. A sofa with heavy cushions should be more expensive but you will not have to replace the pillows anytime soon. If you choose a sofa with some light pillows, expect to spend money again within two years to replace it. When shopping for furniture for your living room, look for neutral colors, especially tans, gray or black.Do not spend so much on furniture that you have a difficult time for you to pay for all your daily costs. Now you have the arsenal of tools that you need to shop more wisely. You know what is needed to buy furniture the right way. That means that shopping will no longer be horrible to you. In addition, your home will start to look more incredible with each adding you. Learn All About Furniture Provision Thanks to this Article It is important that you know how to look for the discounts and the right deal when looking for the furniture you need.Do not buy it if it has weak welds. Look for better pieces. It is a good idea to choose neutral color furniture. They can easily mix and match your home theme. You can mix and match your acne pieces around neutral furniture. Classic, rigid neutral tone styles are always a great option. Do not buy large furniture on the look of the moment. These are pieces you'll be living with for a long time, so it's essential that you do your homework before buying.


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3. (Jump to Saturday Night) I think I have Ebola. *Clicks through ALL the Ebola symptoms* Definitely Ebola.
4. (Two hours later) Plagues start with one person. I could be that one single person that brings back some black plague. There was a mouse in my classroom that I haven't killed because I secretly named him and oh my god, he gave me the plague.
Me: I have the plague and need citrus.... hello. helloo.
7. What day is it? What time is it? HAVE I LOST ALL TIES TO REALITY?
9. *Takes Advil* Wait. I might have already taken Advil. The bottle says no more than 8 in a 24-hour period and I just took some an hour ago THEN I HAVE EXCEEDED THE LIMIT BY TWO. *CALLS 911* Why is everyone hanging up on me?
10. *Looks in mirror* Why is there a bump on my chest?
Two bumps. Oh my god. What the heck. *Runs and tells fiancé while looking up mumps on Ipad* Fiance: Those are indentations from the TV remote Me: Oh. So it must be the plague then.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo while speaking with Newsweek in London, United Kingdom, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to meet with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to him, Buhari must meet with Kanu before violence between the army and the separatists escalates into a full-blown conflict.
The former president further stated that the Nigerian Army’s “heavy boot” approach to the situation of Biafra secession is not the solution and also noted that the secession craved by IPOB is not the way forward.
“We need to satisfy the youth in job creation, in wealth creation, in giving them a better, fulfilled life, in giving them hope for the future,” says Obasanjo.
“Those who fought in the war in Biafra will not want to fight any other war,” he says.

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text: made to sport by Indigenous people in Australia. Without these contributions, Australia may not be so well regarded as a sporting nation. Also, this contribution has led to a greater acceptance of Indigenous people to other white Australians providing a common link. However, there is still more to be done to assist the Aboriginal youth in their sporting conquests. After all, the youth are the future of this country, whether they are Indigenous or not.


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Abdullah Al Mahdee is the CEO of GMS as well as he is serving GMS as Chief Consultant. He has completed his graduation from the Department of International Relations of University of Dhaka. He has enlightened himself about the cosmos in the period of his graduation. However, he has developed his academic knowledge on migration during his master degree from South Asian University of SAARC at New Delhi. He did an intensive research on ‘Nature of South Asian Peoples’ Migration’ as MSS dissertation. In the beginning of his professional life he joined in a project of European Union to study and recommend the life of migrated people from South India to Bangladesh in long back. He also has experience to work with the team of RMMRU (Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit).
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