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Background regarding Qualities of the Soul.
Within the awareness, light work and spiritual growth areas, we are often referred to soul qualities. We may be told about some of our soul qualities, perhaps which ones you are here to manifest at this time and so on. Often this information provided me with more understanding of myself which also perhaps helped me encompass more of WHO I AM at that time.
On the other hand I have to ask the question. Why does your soul have qualities in the first place. Many awareness, spiritual paths and spiritual growth presentations often say (directly or otherwise) that your soul is perfect, whole, complete, in balance. The paradox is – if your soul has qualities? Must it not then, function better within certain niches, environments, roles and situation rather than others? If so, it is NOT therefore able to fit perfectly into every niche? Perhaps if our soul were able to exhibit by free choice, any or all attributes (or qualities) equally in the moment, rather than rely on the ones it was presented with at its creation then it would (in these terms) be approaching this presented concept of perfection.
Are Soul Attributes always Positive?
We tend to assume, and a lot of what is written maintains and encourages this limited understanding that soul ‘qualities’ are positive. For example many books that touch on the soul have lists (even mine does) that only present positive qualities; Gentleness, Wisdom, Integrity, Acceptance, Patience, Serenity, Compassion, Peace, Sensitivity, Transformation, Responsibility, Letting Go, Receptivity, Truth, Courage, Balance, Joyfulness, Self Reflection, Spontaneity, Unconditional Love, Playfulness, Honour. But hang on a minute, if source or god holds everything then why have we been supplied with only positive qualities?
If souls were only supplied with positive qualities then they would have no concepts of and present no experience of negative qualities and hence all within (and without) source would be a presentation of positive qualities. As this is obviously not so then why is there no discussion or presentation of negative soul qualities? Are we so insecure as souls that we cannot even acknowledge or even allow for the possibility of the existence of soul negativity? So, lets list some possible negative soul attributes; Naiveté, Unquestioning, Idolization, Servility, Overconfidence, Gullibility, Controlling, Closed, Dogmatic, Bigoted, Superiority, Intolerant, Fearfulness, Dishonesty, Suspicion, Carelessness, Revengeful, Dogmatic, Deceitful, Critical, Disruptiveness, Chaotic, Disassociation, Hurtful, Anxious, Dullness, Avoidance, Stagnation, Tedious. . .
Are you getting the picture here? As most people are a mixture of the positive and negative then why are we just talking about positive soul qualities. Why is there such a huge block to even discussing the negative attributes of the soul? It seems that there is a general belief that a soul only has positive qualities and that any negative presentations are an aberration and nothing to do with the soul.
Perhaps if you bury your head deep enough you will suddenly and miraculously become hugely positive? This time is about change and change can only happen to the level that people are willing to look at themselves, the deeper the look the greater the change, but also the bigger the shock. If you cannot change what you are not even willing to look at then why is so much of healing, energy and lightwork avoiding the areas that are simply so rich in potential growth and change?
Now, having explored myself to sometimes very grim depths I understand that even all assumed positive soul qualities are also not so positive. So, for example my qualities of dogged determination, the ability to exhort a huge focus and perfectionism are very helpful (actually extremely so) in the exploration of myself. On the other hand, whatever I focus on takes precedence (becomes larger) in my life and other things become insignificant (like day to day living for example) which is the down side of this ‘quality’. Being perfectionist also tends to make me see others as stupid or slow or careless or uncreative which is not helpful at times either.
With regards negative soul qualities. I have found that my soul includes qualities of anxiety, worry over future possibilities, difficulty in connecting deeply with people (and this is ‘people’ on all levels and within all existences), some disassociation, isolation, critical of others and some superiority. It is a blessing to be aware of these and to know that these are from soul levels as I now know I have to effect changes at that level directly as anything less than this will be a waste of time and result in nothing more than a surface presentation rather than a core change.
Getting a Balance?
For me the presentation of information about soul qualities is often trying to be positively positive (naive) rather than being realistic (reality based or more truth full). I can see that for some people a ‘nice’ positive picture will be very empowering and help them to move more into themselves. However for others this presentation is keeping them trapped and or confused simply because it is perhaps not as close to the truth as they could now handle. We feel that many people starting on a spiritual path wanting greater awareness of themselves should work to cultivate self security, confidence, focus, determination and self acceptance, as these attributes will very much help you when you start to look deeply at what your soul really holds?
Having dealt with all my misalignments picked up as part of my soul’s exploration of different environments I am now at the point of standing deeply in my full soul form with (by and large) all my aspects working together to unify on all levels. This time has me exhibiting contradictions as on the one hand I am feeling quite complete, whole and content while on the other I am becoming aware that standing fully in my soul qualities is NOT unifying. I am comfortably exhibiting all of my soul qualities including anxiety and worry over future outcomes and being slight stand offish to others as well as other more enamouring qualities. So, I am very strongly exhibiting all of my soul qualities or attributes, you could say soul personality. I am aware, that they are intimate and inseparable parts of WHO I AM as a soul. I am also being made aware that at this point in the game to achieve full balance and to stand in UNITY that ALL of my soul qualities are a burden. They are keeping me out of balance.
Re-designing your soul? Is it possible?
It is at this point now that I speak of re-designing the soul. I am moving away from all the soul qualities that I have relied on to get me this far while at the same time encouraging myself to encompass the opposite (to achieve a balance). So, I am choosing to letting go of my intense focus so, that I may allow something else to arise. I am choosing to not worry or be anxious about future outcomes. I am choosing to re-create my soul with a greater degree of balance and wholeness, greater possibilities and options to effect a new and much different soul presentation – in fact a different soul. These changes are being made on all levels and all existences that I currently inhabit and reside within – no aspect of me will remain untouched by this new movement.


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After Claudio Ranieri was sacked as the manager of Leicester City Football Club, Craig Shakespeare has been at the helms of the club and it seems that the change has delivered with Leicester managing to enter the quarter-finals of Champions league for the first time!
After winning the Premiere League last year, Leicester is on a roll! In the span of three weeks, boys of Leicester City FC have been through misery and potential prodigy. Leicester conjured up the spirit that ought to have been long buried and forgotten. The players yet again added a chapter to their achievement journal by becoming the 24th different side to make it to Champions League quarter-finals behind Arsenal (2010).
Leicester has definitely proved they are capable enough to take on any odds and surge victorious. To reach top 8, Leicester had to play Seville and while previously losing to Seville 2-1, the latest match saw Leicester better Seville with a 2-0 win. Unfortunately for Leicester, they had more possession of the ball and dominated the field but couldn’t convert goals! Leicester is still breathing and holding on and while winning the trophy is far-fetched idea, they desire to work towards it.
Leicester walked out of the field celebrating their 3-2 aggregate win over Seville. Now they have their dream opportunity to be able to play some of Europe’s elite clubs including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Boruusia and Dortmund.
Leicester is still on the rise so their downfall can be ignored. Their journey has caught everyone’s eye because they successfully demolished existing football myths. It seems that these dark horses do not believe in giving up while they firmly believe in encores!

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House Flipper: Home Design 3D
House Flipper: Home Design 3D is a Simulation, Art, Casual, and Single-player video game developed by Ahmad Butt. Throughout the adventure, the player is allowed to decorate his home using plenty of available content and make changes to the place. It is everyone’s dream to design home the way he wants, and this platform has provided the dreamers to fulfill their wishes. The player can furnish his home according to the new trends and styles without any hard effort.
Featured with many home flippers and interior designs, the player can renovate his house in the trendiest way possible. The game has multiple levels, and in each level, the room or place will be changed for a vivid experience allowing the renovator to try different things. House Flipper: Home Design 3D game has core features such as Relaxing Sound, Smooth Controls, Different Camera Angles, and Plenty of Interior Designs.
Games Like House Flipper: Home Design 3D
Home Design 3D: My Dream Home is a Casual, Adventure, Decoration, and Single-player video game developed by Anuman. Throughout the game, the player can serve his services as a home designer or decorator with the objective to redecorate the bedroom, family area, or apartment of the dreams. The player starts the adventure by creating various rooms and place the furniture using different views.
Now, the player moves on to customize the project and make it final utilizing endless possibilities. The player can share all his creations with his friends on social media platforms. Building a house needs to create rooms and add doors and windows. The player then shapes the room by changing the height or width of the prepared model. Using one finger, the player can drag and drop the objects of his own choice. The player has two playable modes such as edit mode and virtual visit mode.
Home Design 3D is a casual, Adventure, Decoration, and Single-player video game developed by Anuman. Throughout the gameplay, the player serves as a home designer who has to prepare the house 3D models and design them accordingly. Its offline access and combat-free features have made it preferable for all ages and addict it to kids.
The player can decorate, design, or create the house of his dreams and further furnish it to enhance its beauty. Firstly, the player needs to draw a plot, some rooms, and place dividers. It is possible to change the height of the roof or alter the thickness of the walls. Afterward, the player has to add doors and windows using readjust-able pieces.
Over thousands of furniture pieces and accessories make it possible to customize the home and turn the house into the trendiest style. Fascinatingly, the player can use undo/redo feature to go back anytime.
Decor Dream: Home Design Game and Match-3 introduce Puzzle, House Renovate, and Single-player video game with Match-3 twist. As the game starts, you find yourself in a colorful world where you are assuming the role of a professional decorator.
Your goal is to solve a series of challenging puzzles your way through a massive variety of 3D places using furniture and give the full makeover to the home of your clients. As the interior designer and decorator, you are allowed to design your emotional storyline using the unique décor skills and design rooms to change the lives of people.
There is a massive range of furniture catalog, and you can choose from them to create a series of interior style, solving mind-bending puzzles to unlock décor items. Decor Dream: Home Design Game and Match-3 includes prominent features such as Hone Your Skills, Tilt-matching Puzzles, Unlockable Content, Design a Perfect Home, and more.
My Home Design Story: Episode Choices is a Simulation, Adventure, and Single-player video game developed by CookApps for Android and iOS. The player takes on the role of a protagonist named Donna, whose major task is to make decisions about her life partner along with her daughter, Joyce. The game has a lot of challenging puzzles to solve and decorations to make the player’s house fabulous.
The game takes place in New York where the protagonist has two men in her life named Grey and Ryan. The player has to renovate the different locations of the houses with advanced accessories, such as kitchen, lobby, garden, etc. desirably. The game also offers plenty of quests where the player has to complete the quests to get to advance.
It all depends upon the player to remain the protagonist single or help her in choosing one life partner. The player can also play mini-games and match-3 levels to have fun. The game has core features, such as Decision Making, Match-3, Different Levels, Decorations, Love Story, Multiple Endings, and Addictive Gameplay.
Design Island: 3D Home Makeover comes with a beautiful blend of Puzzle, Match, and Island that allows you to engage yourself in the Puzzle gameplay experience. The game supports only Single-player video game and lets you help out a female character in designing an island using a lot of accessories and other items. Iris is a magic designer who lives on an island estate. She is seeking your help in showing off her creativity.
Help out the character while meeting new friends along the journey, while giving them a helping hand. As the game starts, you are introduced to a desert to turn it into a gorgeous paradise. During the gameplay, your ultimate goal is to unlock new Rooms and Design Your Furniture to impress your friends. Enjoy the journey to Island Villa, where you can gather unique boosters to help yourself in completing match-3 levels.
Design Island: ESCAPE HOME is an Adventure, Puzzle, Match-3, and Single-player video game offered by Puzala for Android and iOS. Throughout the gameplay, the main objective of the player is to décor the island with various items. The player starts his adventure from an island with dirty houses and old fashioned decors.
It has a series of missions that will unlock the advanced objects as the player completes them. By unlocking the advanced items, the player can design and renovate the houses desirably. Each portion of the houses requires different items to place, such as the kitchen has cooking accessories, in the bedroom, there should be a new furnisher, etc.
The player has to match at least three pieces and can use boosters to generate powerful combos. The game allows the player to travel around the world for different adventures. The game has significant features, such as Match-3, Different Decors, Several Locations, Travelling, and Dream House Decoration.
My Home Makeover – Design Your Dream House Games is a Casual, Adventure, and Single-player video game developed Holy Cow Studios for Android and iOS. The player serves as a designer who has to design the different houses as per desire throughout the game. It provides the player with a platform to create a dream home with different items.
Place different items with new furnishers, such as beds, sofas, couches, tables, etc. The player has to renovate the houses by selecting one item out of three available items. It has a series of levels where the player has to match the three similar items and get to advance through the game.
The player can earn virtual currency by matching three gems and playing mini-games. Play different levels and help clients to come to their dreams true by decorating and renovating the old fashioned houses into advanced designs. The game has significant features, such as Different Levels, Decorating, New Designs, Virtual Currency, Mini-games, and Addictive Gameplay.
Design Home is a Relaxing and Single-player Interior Decorator Simulation developed and published by Crowdstar Inc. for Android and iOS. The game lets you a chance to become the interior designer and show off your skills. It allows you to experience the life of an interior decorator. Polish your decorator skills in daily challenges and decorate stunning 3D spaces with realistic and high-end furniture and brands. The game comes with plenty of challenges that you have to complete to earn points which can be used to unlock additional content. You can select the furniture and choose the accurate space to place your selected items. Fulfill the requirements of each level and unlock further to advance through the game. Unlock rewards as you enhance your amazing abilities as an interior designer. You can play with real-life brands as you figure out various interior designs. You can share your creativity and borrow items and furniture from fellows when you connect to social platform Facebook. Design Home includes key features such as Vote on your Room, Share your Creativity, Daily Design Challenges, High-end Brands, and more.
Design This Home is an addictive, Strategy and Single-player Simulation for those who want to design, build and decorate their sweet dream home. The game is available to play on mobile platforms such as Android and iOS as well as Windows developed and published by App Minis. It puts you in the role of the interior designer and lets you an opportunity through this game to build your dream house and decorate it with tons of accessories, items, furniture and decorations. Your ultimate task is to expand your house and customize every element of your home such as adjust furniture, paint the walls, put up the cabinet, and more. Make your home beautiful and increase its values to gather revenue from residents and gain XP points. There are different countries available to select and play, and the game features up to seven hundred items and accessories to customize your home. Design This Home includes core features such as Intuitive Controls, Customize every Aspect, Six fantastic Plans, Construct and Decoration, and more. Design This Home is the best home decoration game to play and enjoy.
Dream Home Match Renovate Mansion takes you a ruined mansion and assigns you a job to clean and furnish it as soon as possible. The game welcomes to a beautiful world where you may face off hundreds of challenging levels with a chance to hone your decoration skills. The storyline revolves around two characters, such as Oliver and Dawson, who are attempting to renew their home for the anniversary of their parents.
During the process, you discover old memories and a few secrets of your family. Your job is to design your home, place furniture, and décor it by matching colorful icons while completing hundreds of match-3 levels. In the game, you have an option to express your creativity by renovating and designing different rooms. Navigate the mansion and gather old photos of your family. The game introduces dozens of features for endless relaxing fun.
Homescapes is an Adventure, Match-3, and Single-player video game created by Playrix Games. The game takes place in the beautiful house where the player assumes the role of the interior designer. The ultimate task of the player is to explore the world from an isometric perspective, interact with other players, and design unique interiors. There are lots of match-3 levels to decorate and renovate multiple rooms in the mansion. The player needs to match three or more gems to smash and make space for upcoming items. The game rewards the player with power-ups and boosters as the player match more than three items or creates a combo. He or she can invite his Facebook fellow to assist his or her to create and interact with the atmosphere in the Mansion. The ultimate task is to give the makeover to the old mansion and show off his/her designer skill by furnishing the hall, orangery, kitchen, and houses areas. Cute Petz, invite your Friends, Beautiful Mansion, Unique Gameplay, etc. are core features in the game.
Wordington: Words and Design is a Word, Puzzle, and Single-player video game that is offering you similar gameplay to Gardenscapes. The game lets you hone your decoration skills to renovate a mansion that is in ruin. Hundreds of exciting levels are there, and each one requires you to complete a set of objectives while struggling to unlock additional content.
Emma awaits you to explore the memorable world and needs your help to renovate the beautiful mansion of her grandpa. As the game starts, you need to design the interior and exterior of the home by fixing what is already there.
To proceed with the storyline, you have to solve a series of crossword puzzles to beat and complete challenging levels. Unlock newly introduced chapters in the story mode and get access to new rooms and a few hidden places. Word Puzzles, Fun Characters, Exciting Crosswords, etc. are brilliant game’s features.
Home Paint: Color by Number and My Dream Home Design, developed by TECH VISION Ltd for Android, is an Adventure, Simulation, and Single-player video game. Throughout the gameplay, the player serves as an artist where the main objective is to décor a dream house by placing various advanced pieces and changing the placed furnisher.
It is a relaxing game that provides the player with great art and coloring therapy. The player loves visiting cities and purchase new houses over there. As an artist, the player loves advanced arts and new design objects of the house. Purchased houses have old fashioned furnishers that a player does not like. The game also has coloring levels where the player earns coins by completing these levels.
Using the virtual coins, the player can unlock the new designs and home decoration pieces. The player also equips a pet that will always be with the character, and he must feed the pet to get rewards. The game has a variety of paintings and artworks, such as watercolor paintings, different categories of artworks, etc.
It also offers hundreds of decors, such as sofa, couch, lamps, lights, rugs, and different areas to décor that include bedroom, garden, launch, etc. The game has core features, such as Different Decors, Several Areas, Artworks, A Pet, Paintings, and Addictive Gameplay.
My Home: Design Dreams puts the player in the role of a home designer and decorator, developed and published by Zentertain for Android and iOS. The game takes place in the fantasy world where you have an opportunity to fulfill your dream. Unleash your creativity and make your dream home-design with a match-3 twist. From a mansion to the villa, you can design each and everything on your mobile phone by your fingertips. It takes you in the colorful world full of puzzle levels with a house you restore, design and decorates. There are different types of furniture combination available for you to use in-game. The game comes with open-ended gameplay with different styles at your disposal. Hundreds of challenging match-3 levels will engage you in an addictive gameplay experience, and you have an ability to personalize your storyline. My Home: Design Dreams includes core features such as Exciting Match-3 Levels, Vivid Characters, Multiple Houses, and more. Try it out, and show off your decoration skills.
Dream House Craft: Sim Design offers a Sandbox, Building, and Designing Simulation available to play on mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. The game takes place in the 3D environment and puts you in the role of the protagonist who is an interior designer. Your ultimate aim is to build your house using a variety of blocks and navigate the infinite world from the first-person perspective. Craft useful items using different materials and design your kitchen, living room, and bathroom using tons of items. Place fashionable furniture in your home, and purchase an exciting painting for your walls. Go on an adventure, where you have to build a palace for a beautiful princess using different blocks and fill it with fashionable items, accessories, and furniture including chairs, tables, fireplace and more. Dream House Craft: Sim Design offers prominent features such as House Planner Mode, Sandbox World, and dozens of Combinations, fantastic Decorations, and more. Try it out, if you love playing decoration games.

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Did you know that the average American household spends about $3,000 each year on dining out? While it's easy to order delivery, go to a restaurant or hit up the drive-thru, cooking at home is often the cheaper—and healthier—alternative.
One study revealed that Americans can save an average of $16 per meal by cooking at home. Another report found that those who cook at home tend to eat a healthier diet with less calories, sugar and fat. It goes to show that replacing just a few lunches and dinners with home-cooked meals is a smart move for your wallet and your health!
If you're trying to eat better while staying on budget, we have five quick tips to help you reach your goals:
1. Save time with meal planning
Think about which meals you want to make for the week. Find a few cookbooks and websites that have healthy, easy-to-follow recipes you like to be your go-to inspiration. “Theme nights" like taco night, soup night or pasta night can also make meal planning easy and fun. Don't have a lot of time to make dinner throughout the week? Try making freezer-friendly meals like veggie chili, casseroles or lasagna and reheating them later.
2. Make a shopping list
After you've decided on your menu for the week, make a grocery list – and stick to it! Look online for coupons or discounts for the items on your list. Heading to the grocery store with a plan will help you avoid overspending on unnecessary items.
3. Stock up on kitchen staples
Buying in bulk may help you save money on ingredients that have a long shelf life, such as:
These ingredients can be used to prepare many different meals, helping you make the most of your hard-earned money at the grocery store.
4. Eat seasonal produce
Fruits and veggies are an important part of a healthy diet, so be sure to incorporate them into your weekly meal plan. For the best taste and price, plan your menu around produce that's in season. Check out this seasonal produce guide to find out what's in season in your area.
5. Make enough for leftovers
Save even more time and money by repurposing leftover ingredients in new meals. For example, extra roasted chicken can be reused in sandwiches or tossed in a soup. Leftover veggies can be baked into a casserole or added to an omelet. Get creative in the kitchen, and don't be afraid to try something different!
More healthy eating advice
At Wright-Patt Credit Union, we're proud to partner with Local Matters, a Columbus-based, nonprofit organization with the mission to create healthy communities through food access, education, and advocacy.
Local Matters is committed to helping families shop for, plan and cook healthy meals on a budget. Through hands-on programming, they work with pre-schoolers through senior citizens to make food a focal point for community and health.
"Affordable, healthy cooking can feel like it's out of reach to anyone. At Local Matters, we work with kids, families, and individuals to develop the skills and knowledge we all need to make nutritious, affordable choices simple, fun, and delicious" says Michelle Moskowitz Brown, Executive Director with Local Matters. "One of my favorite tips is that frozen, canned, and fresh produce are all good options. The trick is to know which ones you're most likely to make - and incorporate those choices into your grocery shopping and cooking routine."
Fresh, frozen, and canned are all good options? Yes! Local Matters encourages shoppers to try different versions of vegetables and fruit and see what works best for them. Each option is packed with vitamins and minerals – nutrients we could all use more of.
If you opt for canned goods, Local Matters reminds you to check the sodium content. Too much sodium can be a problem, so be sure to rinse the contents thoroughly. A simple rinse should take care of much of the added sodium!
Small changes to the way we approach meal planning, cooking, and grocery shopping can make a much larger impact on our health. Local Matters is committed to making sure those small changes are within reach to every member of our community.
For an example of the recipes Local Matters teaches in their programming, check out this delicious and nutritious stir-fry recipe:
Use ingredients you already have on hand, or try something below:
Then, pick one sauce below:
Need more flavor? Consider adding: basil, cashews, eggs, green onions, peanuts, cilantro, garlic, ginger or hot peppers.
If you try out this flavorful recipe, let us know on Facebook or Twitter. We'd love to see your culinary creations!
Looking for more helpful budgeting tips and tools? Check out Wright-Patt Credit Union's premade budgeting worksheets or Money Management, a free service available through Mobile and Online Banking.

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Blood pressure measurement. Woman doctor takes the blood pressure of a 33-year-old man. She uses an instrument called a sphygmomano- meter. It consists of an arm cuff (black) and a pressure gauge (on the wall). The cuff is inflated around the patient's upper arm until blood flow is stopped in a main artery. By slowly deflating the cuff, systolic pressure of the pumping heart is recorded; further cuff deflation gives diastolic pressure of the relaxed heart between pumps. Blood pressure is then expressed as a difference between these two measurements, in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). Although blood pressure varies over the day, it is an important measure of bodily health.
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The S72 motor yacht has a sleek and contemporary exterior design that exudes elegance and sophistication. Its sweeping lines, sporty profile, full-length hull windows, and deep-V hull create a striking presence on the water. In addition, the S72 Princess is powered by twin MAN V12 engines that deliver impressive speeds and agility on the water. It has top speeds of up to 34-36 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots, making it an ideal choice for those who love to explore the open water.
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Kate Middleton’s £3,450 40th birthday gown pays homage to her wedding day, the Queen, and Diana.
KATE MIDDLETON has begun her 40th birthday celebrations in style, with the release of three new stunning photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge.
Kate Middleton, who turned 40 today, was born on January 9, 1982.
The Duchess of Cambridge looks every bit the future Queen, with her hair styled in side-swept curls and minimal make-up.
She modeled three stunning gowns by Alexander McQueen, one of her favorite designers, who also designed her wedding gown.
The Duchess wore a one-shoulder red dress with a statement puffy sleeve in one photo and smiled at the camera.
The dress in question was Alexander McQueen’s ‘Asymmetric Draped sleeve Anemone print dress,’ which costs £3,450 right now.
Kate wore Her Majesty’s diamond earrings, which she has worn on several occasions over the years, as a sweet tribute to the Queen.
Kate was seen wearing her late mother-in-law Diana, Princess of Wales’ pearl drop earrings in two more black-and-white photos.
Collingwood Jewellers, the Spencer family’s family jewellers, gave them to Diana as a wedding gift.
In 2017, Kate was first seen wearing them at the Spanish State Banquet.
Kate was wearing a white dress with ruffled shoulders in a close-up photo.
The third photo, meanwhile, was a side profile shot of the Duchess, this time dressed in a flowing white gown.
In honor of this monumental occasion, royal fans went crazy for the new images of Kate.
“These images to celebrate (hashtag)KateAt40 are both timeless and refreshingly modern,” tweeted @UKRoyalTea.
“I think the Duchess of Cambridge managed to pull references while also making this indelibly personal and a reflection of who she is, despite all of the comparisons.”
“Sublime Queen Catherine! Speechless! Happy Birthday Your Royal Highness! You are absolutely exquisitely beautiful human, inside and out! (hashtag)CatherineAt40,” wrote another royal admirer, @nyprincessa.
“The Duchess of Cambridge, you goddess,” a Twitter user named Kayla Adams wrote.
“I do not know any public figure as graceful as Kate Middleton in this day and age,” another royal admirer, Shazaq Khalid, wrote on Twitter.
Her serene demeanor says a lot.
In the year 2010, she has my heart.”
“Taking influence from the work of era-defining royal photographers such as Cecil Beaton, the Duchess has also channelled her admiration for Victorian photography,” said Couture Royals.
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While we’re still reeling after Beyoncé served LEMONADE this summer, the singer is now being sued for yet another visual from a few years back. Clothing designer Dwayne Walker has filed a lawsuit against Queen Bey for her 2013 “Drunk in Love” music video, in which he says the Roc-A-Fella logo he designed is “prominently displaying” without his permission.
Walker has attempted to receive compensation over the logo over the past few years, but his 2012 lawsuit against Jay Z and Dame Dash was thrown out because he failed to present to the court an old contract he allegedly signed with Dash for royalties from Roc-A-Fella.
This time around, Beyoncé is named as the sole defendant — although Jay Z is wearing the logo in question on the chain around his neck, she holds it in front of the camera for a couple brief moments at the 5:20 and 5:18 marks in the above video. Since the previously dismissed claim ruled Walker to not be entitled to royalties, chances are he won’t win this suit either.


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Gambling is the act of placing a bet on an uncertain outcome. It requires thought and consideration because of the risk and prize involved. It can be a form of insurance for those who do not want to lose. But, it can be dangerous for those who have a problem with impulse control. It can also lead to addiction.
Problem gambling is an impulse-control disorder
Problem gambling is a serious impulse-control disorder that has negative social, psychological, and physical consequences. Typically, people who are compulsive gamblers cannot control their urges and they continually make decisions based on their emotions. They often gamble even if the odds are stacked against them or if they cannot afford to lose. Problem gamblers may even have thoughts of suicide.
Impulsivity is a common feature of many neuropsychiatric disorders, including gambling disorder. Some of these behaviors are discrete and associated with rewards, while others are patterned, stereotyped, or repetitive. In addition to gambling, these behaviors may be associated with Internet addiction or computer game addiction.
It is a social activity
Gambling is an activity that involves risk, but it also helps people to develop creative and social skills. It can also help people make sound financial decisions. Gambling is also a fun way to pass the time. The social benefits of gambling are widely recognized, but gambling addiction is a real problem. Problem gamblers have an intense need to win, and their gambling behavior often has disastrous consequences.
Most people gamble as a social activity. It’s often a fun activity with friends or a family member, or a weekend activity. However, if a person becomes addicted, it’s almost impossible to stop. Gambling is a highly addictive activity, and the same risks apply to gambling addiction as to any other addiction.
It is a risky game
Risk is a strategy game where players try to gain an upper hand over their opponents. The game’s rules are simple, but the interactions among the players make it very complex. It is a popular game for children, adults, and families. It is still produced today by Hasbro, and there are many editions and variants. It has even been adapted into video games.
In the game, players control armies with a variety of colors and move them from one piece to the next. The goal is to conquer all of the territories on the board by the end of the game. However, this can be a lengthy process that may take several hours to complete.
It is a form of insurance
Many people mistake gambling for insurance, but there are important differences between the two. In gambling, a person is speculating on the future and does not know if he will win or lose. In insurance, a person pays a premium and is compensated for loss due to certain perils. Gambling is a socially unproductive activity, whereas insurance always is.
In insurance, a party pays a premium to protect himself from a financial loss. The amount of money exchanged depends on how the insurance is designed to protect its holders. For example, if Alice is in an accident, she might lose her car. In this case, Alice pays money to transfer her risk to Bob. Bob now has more risk, but not any more than Alice did. While the money exchanged is not the same as in gambling, the risks are transferred to Bob.
It is regulated
Regulated gambling is the practice of regulating online gambling. There are several methods that are used to enforce the rules in different jurisdictions. In Europe, most countries use a multi-licensing model. This means that public and private entities can apply for a gambling license. The European Gaming and Betting Association, which is based in Brussels, oversees these regulations. There are few monopolies in Europe, and these are primarily related to online lottery services.
In Sweden, the Swedish Gambling Authority is the supervisory authority of the gambling industry. Its powers include investigating and taking action against gambling operators that do not meet its regulations. Possible measures include injunctions to improve operations, prohibitions combined with fines, or revoking a license. Swedish regulators also have a role in monitoring match fixing and other issues relating to gambling and marketing.

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Wind WarningIssued at 3:58 AM MDT Saturday 15 March 2014
Wind gusts of 90 km/h developing tonight and ending Sunday morning.Details
A storm system currently over the Pacific coast will move onshore into British Columbia tonight. Snow will begin this evening and is expected to end Sunday near noon. Snowfall amounts up to 20 centimeters are forecast for areas of Banff and Jasper with the highest amounts over Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. Strong winds gusting to 90 km/hour will develop tonight along the foothills. Winds will gradually diminish Sunday morning.


I have a Dell R720, that I have taken down to minimal specs and it's not allowing me boot into bios or anything else. The keyboard works up until the post is done, and once I try to hit F2 or anything else the num lock goes off and the server no longer accepts keystrokes. I can hold the power button down, shut if off and back on, only to get the same result. I have tried different keyboards, different USB ports, monitor plugged into the front and back and not plugged in at all and always the same result.
I have seen one or two other post about this issue, and have yet to resolve it. Is there a way I can use the console port on the back to see what the server is doing and where/why it's locking up? Also an odd part is that the cursor keeps flashing at the bottom once it has stopped accepting keyboard strokes.
I know the bios is out of date, but I have no way of updating it now as the machine won't get past POST. Does anyone have any idea what would cause it to hang like this? Is there a fix for it? I'd rather not have to buy a new system board.
Any thoughts or things I could try I should be able to accomplish and test. Thanks in advance!
During minimum to POST configuration, ensure that all USB devices including mouse and keyboard are disconnected. If this does not resolve the matter, try setting the system BIOS to default by clearing the NVRAM. Move the jumper located between the power supplies and Memory DIMMs to NVRAM_CLR and apply power. Shutdown the server and restore the jumpers to original location and try again.
I'll have to get a network daughter card, since it stop and ask to press F1 to continue or F2 to run setup. Once I get one, I'll try the suggestion with no USB.
Can I have USB plugged in up until the splash screen to tell it to go into BIOS or LCC?
So I tried both ways, letting it try to boot or move on after post with no usb devices plugged in anywhere and it just hangs, also tried with pressing F2 at the splash screen to go to BIOS and it just sits there at the same point as before.
I'm going to try and upload a pic of when it's freezing, but I'm sure you know where it is I'm talking about.
Try clearing the system NVRAM to reset the BIOS to default. Power down the server and move the jumper to NVRAM_CLR position and power the server on. Turn off the server and move the jumper to original position and try minimum to POST conditions again. If the server does not successfully POST, then consider replacing the system board


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Welsh 4×4 journalist Robb Pritchard has travelled the world. From deserts to jungles to the Russian steppe to volcanoes in South America – he’s seen it all. But despite all his travel experience, nothing could quite prepare him for Lesotho. This is what happened.
The pristine tarmac road I’d been powering along on for a couple of hours went over a dip, and suddenly I had about 20 metres to scrub off 80km/h before hitting the deep potholes at the start of the gravel. The impact was so hard I was sure I’d just ripped all the wheels off but a cursory inspection of linkages and ball joints on the front end revealed that everything was still properly attached. It seemed that the new Isuzu was a lot tougher than I thought. Another screech of tyres and a bang behind told me I wasn’t the first or the last to make that mistake…
I’d heard a lot about the Sani Pass but it’s nothing too hard, just a few patches of mud that would stop any 2WD vehicle. The views were incredible, though, and became more breathtaking the higher I went. The switchback hairpins at the top, with the sheer drops behind, are no place to make a mistake and I got to the surprisingly pristine tarmac road on the plateau with a big smile on my face.
Into the clouds
After the perfunctory border crossing, you have to stop at the famous Sani Top Café/restaurant/hotel overlooking the cliffs. It’s just the done thing. The pass opened in the ’50s and there’s some fascinating history plastered all over the hotel walls. I was quite taken with the legend of the guy in the VW Beetle who made it up in the 1950s. In the snow. At 2 876 metres, the pub is the highest in Africa so that evening a Castle milk stout just had to be consumed. Just the done thing. The huts are amazingly cosy. Round walls, thatched roofs, a big bed in the middle and a coal fire stove to take the high altitude chill off. A great little excursion here is a 4×4 drive (or about an hour’s walk) to a cleft in the mountains called the Saddle. After a long drive in the Isuzu the day before, I chose to stretch my legs and walk. The surrounding mountains are so immense that they create the sensation that no matter how much trudging through the soggy moorland you do, they won’t get any closer. The view from the Saddle is well worth the hike. It’s seldom I have stood taking in a view utterly untouched by the hand of man. In the rocks, untold millions of years of sedimentation, tectonic upheaval and erosion was written into the landscape, all creased and wrinkled like the crows feet of a happy old man. I spent a couple of hours up there, just me and the wind thinking about what adjectives other than ‘stunning’, ‘breathtaking’ or ‘magic’ I could use for the country I’d be exploring for the next week and a half.
With the devastating illegal trade in ivory and rhino horn, I understand why the Chinese are not exactly the most popular nation in Southern Africa, but it has to be said that they make damn good roads. Apart from the Armco barrier supports on the hairpins being made of wood, the one from Sani over the Black Mountain Pass to Mokhotlong is picture-perfect, although the only ones using it are local sheep and donkey herders. In their boots, ski masks, big sticks and blanket capes, I couldn’t help thinking that they look like they’re on their way to a Third World Darth Vader convention. After driving a while, I encountered a guy hitchhiking. Well, I say ‘hitchhiking’, but it was more like standing in the middle of the road waving his arms and stick until I stopped. I helped him put his seatbelt on, which seemed like a new experience, especially as he couldn’t work out how not to get his stick caught in it. We got it fastened, but I couldn’t stop laughing when he cried out in shock when the GPS loudly announced out of the speakers: “In 100 metres turn…”
This is Africa
Being from a Western country, I am rather conditioned to expect clear warnings for any life-threatening hazards ahead, such as a hairpin on a gravel road with no barrier or concrete blocks to catch wayward vehicles. I caught it just in time, thanks mainly to the sideways grip of the General Grabber tyres, but it was close. And, still having palpitations, on the very next corner I almost got forced off the edge again by a minibus driver on completely the wrong side of the road. Lesotho is definitely not for beginners. Tranquillity was restored when I eventually found Molumong Lodge, though. The house is a 100-year-old trading post built by a Scotsman, so was cosy, had gloriously squeaky floorboards, a bed covered in thick blankets and a big steaming bath. And a wood burning stove in the corner. Perfect! The host, Noma, is also a great person to talk with about the local culture, so while the rain fell on the tin roof, we had tea and chatted about blankets and thatching skills. To really experience just what a rugged and remote place this country is, you need to get off the tarmac. From behind Molumong Lodge, the road heads up over a couple of passes, the clusters of round huts clinging to the hillside all the way up to 3 000m above sea level.
The road I was on, winding up and up, constantly coming down to second gear to crawl over patches of holes, rocks, ruts and even the spoil of old landslides, was 60km of pure off-roading heaven… yet in Lesotho this was the main road and I kept passing Toyota minivans packed with people. You wouldn’t catch me in a packed Hi-Ace, though. Bouncing along at walking pace on rough, muddy roads on worn road tyres next to hundred metre drops is a bit too extreme for me. It was only 38km to Katse Dam in a straight line according to the GPS, but the route calculation was 166km, all with a grand total of 2km of tarmac! A mistake I made was not taking a packed lunch with me, as during the whole day of driving there was nothing apart from a few corrugated iron shacks on a crossroads perched high up on a windswept ridge. At late afternoon, I was very grateful to crawl into the comfy lounge of the Katse Lodge.
The next day it was time to get fuel. Lucky 7 was the name of the shop I was looking for in Katse village, which sounded like a proper and trustworthy franchise. Local shopkeepers don’t really score too highly on a customer service scale, and after I’d coughed demonstrably and waved my arms to make sure I wasn’t invisible, I was led out the back to a shed where a stooped old man blew the dirt off a plastic container and wiped a funnel with a filthy rag. Whatever it was in the bottle, it wasn’t going in the Isuzu’s tank. Luckily Thaba-Tseka had a nicer set-up – a big tank on breeze blocks that you drive in four-wheel drive just to get to.
The beautiful road
The road after Thaba-Tseka was tarmac all the way, but it was still one of the best driving routes I’ve ever tried. Forget all the posts on DriveTribe about the Stelvio Pass or the Transfăgărășan in Romania. With constant corners, gear changes and stunning vistas, the road from Thaba-Tseka to Roma is 150km of pure joy. But it was also another seven-hour drive of constant corners, killer speed bumps and hordes of school- children crowding the sides of the road, so I was properly exhausted as I inched through the chaotic market on the road down to the next rest stop. But the drive was worth it as Semonkong Lodge is the sweetest little oasis. From a certain angle, with the rough stone houses covered in thatched roofs and mature trees lining the river bank, it has the feel of old England.
I took a hut on the top of the hill, which required some decent off-roading to get to. With the rain outside and the fire crackling, it was the cosiest hut in the world. The dinner here was also by far the best in Lesotho. I saw that the couple at the next table had what I thought was a rather diminutive portion of lamb stew, so I asked if I could perhaps have a portion better suited to my physical stature. The waitress needed two hands to set the plate on the table. And when a Welshman says that the lamb stew was good you know it’s good. I waddled back up the steps to the hut that evening!
On the road again
After a while, constant curves on tarmac all fade into one another, but after 40 or so kilometres, the asphalt ended and I was back to where I am happiest; on the dirt. The compacted earth had a sheen of mud on it, and I loved the feeling of the car moving under me. I think I was the first to come across a rockslide and had to spend a few minutes moving stones that the Isuzu’s rear differential wasn’t going to clear before inching through, brimming with the sense of adventure. Concentration levels were so high, I even had to turn Motörhead down a little. The higher I got, the thicker the fog became until I couldn’t see more than a few metres ahead and needed to check the GPS to get an idea of what was in front. The clouds cleared up at one point enough for me to make out strange black lines in the turf where the top soil was slipping down the mountain face.
I didn’t think much of it at first, but after a tight hairpin there was a stretch of clean rockface next to the track, and the very soft earth on the road was different to the rocks around the corner. A few metres on, I realised it was because the road had slipped down a few metres and they’d laid a new surface. I was driving on top of a landslide that was waiting to happen. I could see only about five metres ahead, so inched along nervously. Most of it was off-camber, which angled the car towards the edge, the back wheel sliding out at one point. Like I said, Lesotho is not for the novice off-roader. I made it across, so it wasn’t quite a near-death experience… it just felt like one.
It was nearly six in the evening when, knackered and starving, I arrived at the Sehlabathebe Lodge, which turned out to be closed. Fortunately, I had the assistance of Piet, the National Park ranger, who unlocked the staff hut for me, then took me shopping in the local town. I cooked up some rice and tinned curry in the staffroom and spent the evening listening to the wind howl and the rain dripping off the thatch. The books of the National Park he gave me had some very enticing photos of the local hikes, but the next morning the rain still hadn’t let up and the fog was thick. So, instead, I headed off to my next stop at Mashai, which was 40km away on the most glorious off-road route ever. With four days of almost unabated rain, the rivers were more than a little swollen. A few off-roading rules were broken, such as driving alone and not wading across without testing the depth first, but in my defence, this road is actually called the A4.
A recent massive storm had created run-offs so strong that the water had washed away all of the road surface, so on tight turns there was nothing but wet bedrock, invariably sloping towards the abyss. A couple of times, I had to get out to check and work out a way over. Fortunately the rock was granite, so it afforded pretty good grip. The climax was a series of steep hairpins up to the top of the pass, which was over 3 000m, where I finally broke through the clouds. I saw more clouds billowing up a long way below, with a tiny little muddy track winding down into them. It was another stunning sight. Down the other side of the pass the river got deeper and deeper again, until a couple of times it had burst its banks to submerge the track. That was okay, until I had to cross it. The brown torrent was raging, but it was a full two-day drive to go around and my destination was only 8km away. I decided to go for it, but I was nervous. Every time the car bounced over rocks, the stream shoved it slightly downstream. It was fine, though, and I managed to get through.
I had hoped to stay at the Mashai Lodge but it wasn’t quite ready to receive guests and the ‘manager’ didn’t quite understand why I didn’t want to stay in a hut with a leaking roof and puddles on the floor. An extra 50km carried me back to Molumong, where I knew there would be good food and a hot bath. The main road was decent enough, but as soon as I turned off onto a smaller road, the surface was absolute mush. Over-steering into corners and sliding left and right, either towards the ditch or the edge of the cliff, kept me alert. There was one rough section I remembered coming down the other way a few days earlier. A Land Cruiser driver had flagged me down to tell me it would be impossible to get up. It was very rough, very muddy and the cross-axling holes were deep enough to catch the mud flaps. Amazingly, the Isuzu went up without issue. There was hardly any wheelspin.
A fitting end
As it turned out, the hardest off-roading of the whole trip was the very last bit. The GPS showed a road down the hill, but this track hadn’t seen any car down it for a very long time. It was no track at all, just a soft bank covered in mud. It was so slippery, I couldn’t stand up on it properly. The angle of the slope was forcing me down into the rocky stream. Some extra gas got me back on track, but the mud and sheep crap on the tyres meant that I kept sliding, right to the edge of a concrete slab. I revved the vehicle to throw the mud off the tyres and managed to miss the slab by inches. Lesotho is desolate, bleak and pretty inhospitable but it’s also breathtaking. The people are incredibly friendly (unless you’re a sheep or a donkey), and if you’re a good driver with a moderately capable 4×4, it is paradise. It is now one of my favourite places in the world.
Isuzu KB300 D-TEQ LX 4×4
Engine 2 999cc, four-cylinder turbodiesel
Power 130kW @ 3 600r/min
Torque 380Nm @ 1 800r/min
Gearbox Five-speed manual
4WD system Part-time (2H, 4H & 4LOW)
Traction aids Traction and stability control, rear differential lock
Ground clearance (claimed) 220mm
Wading depth (claimed) 600mm
Safety ABS, six airbags
Service plan Five-year/90 000km
Text and photos: Robb Pritchard

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Harry Connick, Jr. wined and dined a full house Saturday night at the Louisville Palace.
"Campus isn't just for students anymore."
Harry Connick, Jr. warms up Louisville this Saturday at the Louisville Palace.
You will leave knowing you have witnessed unforgettable magic.
One of the biggest classics of swing music was in town this week, and it was an amazing show. If you're a fan and you missed it, you definitely missed out.
Louisville jazz titan Dick Sisto comes to Clifton Center with an incredibly unique and interesting performance.
Chicago Underground Duo bring their blend of jazz to the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, to celebrate the unvileing of the KMAC Derby poster contest.
Louisville jazz band Liberation Prophecy will celebrate the release of its new CD, Invisible House, at Headliners this Thursday night.
The Dave Matthews Band plays to a packed KFC Yum! Center.
The phenomenal bass guitarist, Victor Wooten, will be playing a show at Diamond Pub & Billards.
Mike Tracy, Director of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Studies Program at the University of Louisville School of Music, performs for park-goers at this week’s jazz series concert.
British a cappella group, brass dance band at Ogle Center
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Directed in 1995, David Fincher's Se7en is a film that defies easy categorization. Perhaps too dark to qualify as a golden classic despite having all the right ingredients, neither is it a cult film in the traditional sense, as it is stocked with A-list talent and propped up by a smart script, a memorable score and rich cinematography, and a production value in lockstep with Fincher's own vision for the film.
Christopher Peterson, ACE, sits down with Gordon to discuss American Crime Story: Impeachment.
Gordon Burkell sits down with Alex Amick to discuss her work on the Muppets Haunted Mansion.
Cindy Mollo sits down to discuss the editing of Ozark.
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For the second straight year, the New York state Senate committee has passed through a bill legalizing the medicinal usage of marijuana. A similar bill passed through the State Assembly's Health Committee last month. Last year, the senate attempted to pass a similar bill, though once it made it to the floor, the Bill lost momentum.
“We applaud the New York Senate Health Committee members for doing the right thing and taking this important step toward protecting sick and dying New Yorkers from arrest or jail,” said Noah Mamber, legislative analyst with the Marijuana Policy Project. “Let’s hope New York legislators will follow the lead of New Jersey, the state next door, which is about to become the 14th state to implement an effective medical marijuana law.”
In 2007 and 2008, the New York State assembly has voted to pass medicinal marijuana laws, but both times, the bill never made it to the senate for a vote. Last year, a bill made it through the Assembly and looked like it had a god chance of making it through the senate until a power struggle for leadership within the senate kind of threw a monkey wrench into the whole thing.Should New York pass the measure this time, it would be the fifteenth state to allow for the medicinal usage of marijuana.


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Chris Evans slams Kanye West’s call to ‘abolish’ the 13th Amendment Chris Evans had some unflattering words for Kanye West after the rapper called to 'abolish' the 13th Amendment from the U.S. Constitution. The “Captain America” actor’s criticism was in response to West’s … [Read more...] about Chris Evans slams Kanye West’s call to ‘abolish’ the 13th Amendment
“So sorry I couldn’t be at the premiere last night!! I really wanted to, but my theater schudele wouldn’t allow. From what I gather, it was an amazing night and I couldn’t be more proud of @Russo_Brothers and everyone at @MarvelStudios for knocking ANOTHER one out of the park!,” … [Read more...] about Chris Evans Explains Why He Was Absent From ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Premiere
Chris Evans: The root of suffering is following the noise your brain makes What advice would you give yourself as a 12 year-old. I’d say ‘shhh.’ It’s been a big thing for me. It’s so funny how noisy my brain is. Everyone’s brain is noisy, that’s what it does it makes … [Read more...] about Chris Evans: The root of suffering is following the noise your brain makes
If You're a Famous Person, Don't Even Remotely Suggest Your Dog Has Died: A Lesson from Chris Evans Over the weekend, Chris Evans made the mistake of posting a photo of his dog to Twitter and using the caption "really missing this guy right now." And naturally, everyone … [Read more...] about If You’re a Famous Person, Don’t Even Remotely Suggest Your Dog Has Died: A Lesson from Chris Evans
Chris Evans was how old when he lost his virginity? Before he became a Hollywood superstar, Evans was an intern in New York City. He spent his time hanging with friends and looking forward to moving to Los Angeles to pursue his acting ambitions. “I know I’m going to L.A. … [Read more...] about Chris Evans was how old when he lost his virginity?
In a sketch aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night, Boston celebrities including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Chris Evans, and even Steven Tyler posed as diehard Patriots fans taking responsibility for Deflategate — and insisting that their beloved quarterback Tom … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel Enlists Boston Stars To Take Responsibility For Deflategate (HOWLING!!)
OUCH ...... HOW IS Chris Evans as a director? Well, the reviews are in for his debut behind the camera and Variety sums it up with, "Dear Captain America: Don’t quit your day job just yet." … [Read more...] about HOW IS Chris Evans as a director – CAPTAIN AMERICAN!
Chris Evans is finally talking about his debut film “Before We Go” and that banana scene! The Wrap‘s film reporter Jeff Sneider asks Chris about the time he wore a Cool Whip bikini and shoved a banana up his ass in Not Another Teen Movie. “I don’t know if I made it,” Chris … [Read more...] about Chris Evans talks about putting a banana up his bottom! OUCH

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Well, normally I try to go my own way in photography and I hate following the crowds. For this one time, I had to make an exception and be the next in (the long) line of people to have their own weblog. But for a reason: I simply cannot find the time to update my website on a regular basis. A weblog, which is easy to maintain from just about everywhere, seems like a usefull add-on to my website. It will enable me to update the site with new images and photographic news with relative ease and without having to redo the whole website (which is basically built in Photoshop with very little html coding) everytime I think I have something nice to tell or show.
The idea of this weblog is not just to show you some new work and old favourites, but mainly to share some useful insights into the making of the images presented, such as location, camouflage, exposure and PS work.


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Both Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James were hoping to take their groups to the guaranteed land as the two of them try to bring a title home to Los Angeles. With both nearby neighbors playing at the most significant level this season, the City of Angels were/are anticipating the two groups looking to go far in the postseason.
Joining the LA Clippers, Kawhi was falling off of a title season with the Toronto Raptors. With him choosing to join the Clippers alongside joining Paul George, numerous fans and insiders naturally took a gander at their list as title contenders. What’s more, with Kawhi having the kindness in LA, LeBron will attempt to have a response for that.
King James despite everything had three additional seasons to carry a title to the Lakers after the first was a disappointment. In the wake of beginning the season hot and on an ascent to be the NBA’s ideal, LeBron’s physical issue affected the remainder of the group terribly as he passed on 27 games which made the group miss the end of the season games by and by.
Presently with a new season for the two groups, the LA standoff keeps on being a story as the two establishments hope to make it out the West this year. The two stars have the capacity of getting things going in the postseason. In any case, the one significant for these players to have is group commitments to give incredible exertion on the two closures to get either group far in the end of the season games.
Taking a gander at the Clippers, they had all the supporting cast a group could have preceding the NBA season being suspended. They had two Sixth Man of the Year competitors in Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell alongside some key players in Patrick Beverley, Marcus Morris, and so forth. Notwithstanding the group being directly behind their opponent Lakers in the Western standings, many idea that the Clippers would be a lot for the Lakers in the end of the season games because of their staggering profundity.
The Lakers have LeBron and Anthony Davis driving the path up until now. With the two stars, they were moving through the West and had been hoping to have homecourt advantage through the initial three rounds of the end of the season games. So, the Lakers’ job players were an inquiry on occasion. Other than Javale McGee and Dwight Howard, other Laker players have been somewhat conflicting.
Danny Green, Avery Bradley, Kyle Kuzma, and others have indicated a lot of irregularity throughout the entire year. With different players not contributing on a daily premise, it could cost the Lakers in the end of the season games and power them not to be delegated champions before the finish of the period.
Ways that the Lakers’ commitments can improve is to seem to be confident on the two closures. The Lakers are an extraordinary cautious group so hoping to make a stop toward one side consistently prompts more chances to get a container. With everybody connected on the floor and making plays, the Lakers might turn into a greater risk than they are with their job players making the commitments required.
Both LeBron and Kawhi will make a tremendous push in the current year’s postseason (if there is one). The two players were having astounding years and they’ve ruled the west for a greater part of the period. It will be intriguing to see them go head to head in the end of the season games against each other and see which hotshot will end up as the winner of the arrangement.
Whichever hotshot wins a NBA title first in the City of Angels will be delegated the King in LA. We’ve seen Kawhi in numerous plugs call LA “his town” so that effectively starts up the contention between the two. So far this season, Kawhi has overwhelmed two games out of three gatherings coordinated facing LeBron. Be that as it may, everybody knows when the end of the season games move around, it is a totally extraordinary story.
Ideally, the NBA will return very soon. With it being one month before the end of the season games began when the break hit, groups were at last getting into a score as they pushed for an agreeable seed in their particular gatherings.
On the off chance that the NBA season returns, LeBron and Kawhi will both be prepared to play once season finisher time shows up. Also, with the two stars getting their legitimate rest starting at now, they may have a standoff for the ages in the event that they face each other in the end of the season games.

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As Scrooge stated to the ghost of Xmas Current "A great family to offer for" Nonetheless, cooking for seven billion is what occurs each working day across this eco-friendly earth. How numerous people to cook for every working day? http://www.ibiblio.org/lunarbin/worldpop Wow!
Thin sliced meats are a fantastic snack and also very wholesome. Not only that but it will help to save money in the family members spending budget. With meat slicers in the house there are a lot of variations to add to the menu at house and keep the budget intact. Children love to consume submarine sandwiches. They are complete of good things they need and are easier to make than nearly something else in the afternoon when they get out of school.
Ground pork can be made from fairly a lot any cut of pork; nevertheless, simply because there is very little fat in the loin, it is the healthiest option. Pork loin is often lined in fat, so this ought to be removed before grinding the pork. Once ground it can be incorporated into recipes in the exact same way that you would use floor beef.
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Democrats pushed through the House on Thursday night a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus plan, putting down a marker as their leader, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, continues to talk with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on an coronavirus aid deal. While the bill will not be considered in the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said it’s too expensive, it may wind up serving as the House Democrats’ final bid before heading home for the remaining few weeks of the fall election campaign.
But instead of unifying the Democratic caucus behind Pelosi in her talks with Mnuchin, the bill showed some cracks in party resolve. It passed on a narrower-than-expected 214-207 tally, with a handful of moderate Democrats defecting to join all House Republicans in opposition.
With lawmakers eager to leave Washington, time is running out for a deal to be reached, and the sides at least publicly appeared to be relatively far apart. The last White House offer was reportedly about $1.6 trillion, well below House Democrats’ $2.2 trillion ask.
But Pelosi said on some issues, like support for expanded coronavirus testing, the issue was not dollars and cents. “It’s the language. It’s not just the money,” she said.
The vote is a blow to the Pelosi-Mnuchin talks though, as it put most Democrats on the record for a bigger bill than what the Pelosi-Mnuchin talks could eventually yield and will allow Democrats to leave Washington claiming to have tried to get a package enacted.
Time is running short to reach a deal, and even if Mnuchin and Pelosi were to come to an agreement, lawmakers would still need a few days to get legislative text written and voted on. But with much of the economic kick from the CARES Act exhausted and airlines threatening to furlough tens of thousands of workers in the coming days, lawmakers also feel pressure to get something done.
Pelosi said Democrats were already looking ahead to the post-election lame-duck legislative session in preparing their offer, noting some priorities could be given additional money in a deal to extend government appropriations past Dec. 11.
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At GoSimpleTax, we have experienced a wide range of strange expenses claims over the years, which prompted us to conduct some research into UK expenses statistics. In this 2019-2020 report, we reveal the most common UK expenses; uncover statistics on MPs’ expenses and highlight some recent expense cases. We have also analysed small business expenses statistics and employee expense statistics.
- The most common UK expense claims
- How many people don’t claim expenses
- Strange expense claims
- How much do MPs claim in expenses?
- Strange expenses claimed by MPs
- Which political parties claim the most expenses?
- Cabinet Ministers’ Expenses
- The highest MP expenses figure for 2019-2020 was more than £98,000 by a Scottish National Party MP
- The total cost of MPs was up 6.47% in 2020 to £127.6 million
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) is the highest expense-claiming political party, followed by The Green Party.
- Strange MPs expenses claims include onion rings, horse manure, dog food, Moat cleaning and the ‘overhaul’ of a ride-on lawnmower.
What Are the Most Common Expense Claims?
Expenses for travel and subsistence claims cost the taxpayer a total of £5,584,790 in 2019-20, an average of £6,903 for each member of parliament.
Other common expenses include:
- Loans & Overdrafts
- Pension contribution
- Office decorations
- Staff parties
- Work uniform
Less Commonly Claimed Expenses
- Other devices, like laptops
- Eye-care, specifically glasses
- Language lessons
How Many People Don’t Claim Expenses?
- £123.00 worth of expenses per individual is left unclaimed every year
- £962m of unclaimed expenses every year
- 60% do not claim their expenses properly, or at all
Research was also conducted by Barclays in 2018 revealing how many people don’t claim their expenses amongst other things. It was revealed unclaimed expenses totalled £962m, averaging out at approximately £123 per person. That’s a lot of people that individuals could be saving each year if they filed all of their applicable expenses.
The same set of research also found that around 60% of people did not file any expenses, (so it’s no wonder that so much isn’t claimed) giving the following as reasons:
- The value was deemed too low to go through the process of claiming them (37%)
- The required receipts were lost (33%)
So, of the population who can claim on expenses, it’s estimated around 60% did not. This averages out as a £123 loss in claimable expenses for each person, each year.
What Are The Weirdest Expense Claims?
Though there’s a lot of expenses you can claim for, there are also some claims that are rejected. Some claims were not approved by HMRC because they were considered to not be solely for business purposes. HMRC has listed the ones they deem most dubious as:
- 55-inch TV and soundbar (£900) to help a carpenter price his jobs
- Extra-woolly underwear (£40)
- Pet insurance for a dog (£756)
- A music subscription – for listening to music at work
- A family holiday to Nigeria
Our expenses statistics have also revealed some other expenses believed to be questionable in previous years. Some bizarre claims include:
- Holiday flights to the Caribbean
- Luxury watches – claimed as staff Christmas gifts from a business without employees
- International flights – to receive dental treatment prior to business meetings
- Food for a Shih Tzu – stated as a “guard dog”
- Armani jeans – the protective work uniform for a painter and decorator
- Regular Friday night asserted “bonding sessions” (totalling thousands of pounds)
- Underwear for personal use
- A garden shed for private use (and the cost of the space it occupies)
- Betting slips
- Caravan rental for the Easter weekend
Can Disallowed Expenses Be Appealed?
From looking at previous cases, the answer is yes. Exclusive business use can have personal purposes too, and this has resulted in some expenses cases going to court. In 2018, an exotic dancer at Stringfellows successfully appealed against HMRC’s order that she pay tax totalling over £8,600. The Tax Chamber in London ruled all the following as deductible:
- Stage clothing – because it wouldn’t be used other than for business reasons
- Cosmetics and perfume – whilst this ‘stage make-up’ could have been worn outside her workplace, she claimed they were purchased solely for it
- Hairdressing, extensions and beauty treatment – as the purpose of these was to enhance her appearance for performances
In 2010, there was the ‘Parsons v HMRC Commissioners’ case: a film stuntman appealed against HMRC’s decision to disallow health-related claims. The verdicts reached were:
- Medical expenses – those connected to the occupation were accepted, like a knee operation
- Health and fitness, chiropractor and dentist expenditure – expenses relating to general health were rejected
How Much Do MP’s Claim in Expenses?
Our 2019-2020 UK expense statistics showed that more than 166,000 items were claimed by MPs, bringing in a total of £28.1m’s worth of expenses claimed by MPs.
Which MP’s Claim the Most in Expenses by Location?
Our UK MP expense statistics can also reveal that the highest expense claims were from MPs in Scotland and the North of England.
What Are the Weirdest Things Claimed by MP’s on Expenses?
Our UK MP expense statistics have also revealed that MPs have made some pretty dubious claims in the past, including:
- A chocolate Santa (59p)
- An iPhone 11 and data plan (£1,074)
- Office furniture from MADE.com (£479)
- “Constituency” bible (£450)
- Fox’s Ginger Crinkle biscuits (67p)
- Jellied eels (£1.31)
- Maintenance for a toilet seat (£112.52)
- Moat cleaning (£2,115)
- Hedge trimming around a helipad (£609)
- A leather rocking chair (£1,200)
- Two Kenyan carpets (£200)
- A toilet roll holder (£35)
- Tea lights (£1.19)
- A floating duck island (£1,645)
- An ice cube tray (£1.50)
- Ride-on lawnmower overhaul (£598)
- Hanging baskets (£600)
- Dog food (£4.47)
- Halogen lightbulbs (£185)
- Lightbulbs as part of maintenance costs (£135)
- Trouser press (£119)
- Elephant lamps (£134.30)
- Horse manure (70p a bag)
There have also been some pretty surprising claims made on expenses by unnamed MPs for potentially irrelevant or extravagant spending:
- Lighting for video conferences (£179.98)
- A hotel “while on duty” (£700)
- A one-night hotel stay for a “member of staff” (£600)
- Chalk (£1.55)
- Georgian to English dictionary app (£1.99)
- Onion rings (£3.75)
- Parking for a spouse’s trip to London (£28)
- Window frosting (£636)
- Equality and diversity training (£980)
- A laptop (£1,153)
- “Nigerian Alumni” (£1)
- Gammon and an egg (£9.95)
- HR support (£5,981.76)
- 5* Hotel Eurostars Madrid stay (£536.73)
- A dependant’s trip from London to Preston (£300)
What Political Party Claims the Least in Expenses?
Whilst each party offset similar amounts, MP speakers of the Alliance Party and Sinn Féin claimed the least on expenses.
Lowest claiming MP’s
Includes claims made between 1 Apr 2019 and 31 Mar 2020, excluding repayments.
Name Constituency Claims Total Claimed
Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset 0 0
Zac Goldsmith Richmond Park 0 0
Suella Fernandes Fareham 0 0
Jared O'Mara Sheffield, Hallam 0 0
Kenneth Clarke Rushcliffe 0 0
Thomas Brake Carshalton and Wallington 0 0
Michael Fallon Sevenoaks 22 £501.04
Fiona Onasanya Peterborough 30 £3,096.98
Dennis Skinner Bolsover 41 £3,106.47
Rishi Sunak Richmond (Yorks) 1 £3,142.00
Those claiming the least were around the £5,000 mark and under, with 6 MPs offsetting no expenses whatsoever.
4 of those who claimed zero expenses were from the Conservative party, with 1 Independent and one Liberal Democrat.
What Political Party Claims the Most in Expenses?
Prominent but smaller parties, The Scottish National Party (SNP) and The Green Party have been revealed to claim the most in expenses:
- The Scottish National Party (SNP): £193,574.86
- The Green Party: £186,113.10
- This was more than Labour (£171,217) and the Conservatives.
The Scottish National Party also claims the most expenses on average per MP, with an average of £57,639 spent per MP. This is closely followed by the Plaid Cymru party, with MP’s spending an average of £46,736 per year.
Which MP’s claim the most in expenses?
Includes claims made between 1 Apr 2019 and 31 Mar 2020, excluding repayments.
Name Constituency Claims Total Claimed
Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber 408 £98,078
Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland 505 £97,398
Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire 475 £96,503
Brendan O'Hara Argyll and Bute 521 £92,697
Hannah Bardell Livingston 488 £90,654
Chris Law Dundee West 731 £89,799
Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow 884 £89,403
Drew Hendry Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey 449 £88,682
Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire 436 £87,859
Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton 381 £84,698
MPs in the highest bracket were generally between the amounts of £68,000 and £85,000.
The current speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, is Britain’s most expensive sitting MP. In 2020, his total business costs were £259,057, including £21,431 on travel and subsistence. Outside the speaker, the most expensive sitting MP was Lisa Cameron, spending £256,040.
Matt Hancock was the most expensive MP in the cabinet, with total costs of £225,305. This was compared to £174,454 for prime minister Boris Johnson and £164,545 for Sir Keir Starmer.
MP Expense Statistics 2010 – 2019
Historically, from the 201/11 to 2018/19 financial years, Labour and SNP MP’s are collectively the highest claimers at 28.9% and 24.4%. Comparatively, Conservatives (who have had the most seats over this period) are at 8.9%. Some significant details over the years include:
- 2016/17: 9 out of the 10 top claimers belonged to the SNP
- 2018/19: 8 out of the 10 lowest claiming MPs were in the Conservative Party
- 2010/11: 6 out of the 10 lowest claiming MPs were Conservatives
- 2016/17: travel and subsistence claims were at £5.3m, reducing to £3.07m in 2018/19
From 2010/11 to 2018/19, the total offset by MPs has risen by £71.1m, and the number of claims to over 10,000. Staffing has always been a key expenditure, and a substantial contributor to this increase. From 2010/11 to 2013/14, staffing rose from £53.95m to £80.51m. The most-claimed MP expense was rent for accommodation (£6.2m), followed by rent for office constituency (£4.2m). Other significant categories were:
- Telephone usage and rentals (£770k)
- London hotels (£500k)
- Travel – first class (£355,978.17) and economy (£392,852.68)
- Congestion charges (£11.8K)
Company Director Statistics – Interesting Facts
We also analysed information around company directors, and the expenses that they claim, as part of our expenses statistics research.
The expense information revealed François Ortalo-Magné, the Dean of London Business School, claimed for a number of dubious expenditures. They included:
- Luxury hotel suites
- Spousal accompaniment on international flights
- Hand sanitiser
- Chocolate almonds
- “222 detox” drink
And overseas, some specific business expenses offset in the US were the following:
- Human skull ($800) – approved
- Helicopter travel to work ($6,500) – rejected
- Hotel bill and flight changes ($10,000) – rejected
- Llama rental ($150) – approved
- Vehicle towing ($150) – approved
- Separate hotel room for root vegetables ($85) – rejected
- Cher concert tickets ($125) – approved
- Boarding for pet snake ($30 per day) – approved
- Men’s Rolex watch ($8,000) – approved
High Profile Person Expense Statistics
Our UK expense statistics also detail the Lorraine Kelly case where she appealed against a £1.2m tax bill. She successfully won with the claim that her agent’s fees were tax-deductible as she is a theatrical performer. Her evidence was that this categorisation applies to her because of comedy sketches, such as that with Aled Jones.
Cabinet ministers’ expenses
We researched 15 of the top current cabinet and shadow cabinet ministers’ expenses, income and donations (Dec 2018 – Nov 2019).
The findings include total expenses claimed, number of expenses claimed, money spent on staff, salaries, other employment earnings and donations.
Conservative vs Labour expenses
Total expenses claimed £309,143 £468,063 (+51%)
Average per MP £20,610
Average other employment earnings
£51,728 (+1325%) £3,629
Average other employment earnings (without party leaders)
When it comes to the two main political parties, it is clear that from the top 15 cabinet and shadow cabinet ministers, Conservative ministers claim 51% fewer (£309,143) expenses than Labour (£468,063). The average claimed per minister is also 51% less in the Conservative party (£20,610 compared to £31,204).
Labour ministers also spend more on paid staff support, an average of £148,424 per minister (compared to Conservative’s £144,467).
When it comes to donations, the Conservative party accepted a total of £1,338,142, an average of £89,209 per minister. On the other hand, the Labour party accepted £40,341 – an average of £2,689 per minister.
Taking party leaders out of the picture, the Conservative party accepted an average of £34,303 in donations, while the Labour party accepted an average of £2,689 per minister.
Boris Johnson vs Keir Starmer Expenses 2019-2020
When it comes to Boris Johnson vs Keir Starmer, Mr Johnson claimed £7,473 (55 claims), while Mr Starmer claimed £18,977 (89 claims). Boris spent £159,494 on support staff, while Keir spent £143,847.
Rishi Sunak vs Anneliese Dodds Expenses 2019-2020
When it comes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, vs Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, Mr Sunak claimed £0, while Ms Dodds claimed £26,740 (52 claims). Rishi spent £149,394 on staffing costs, while Anneliese spent £161,136. Rishi earned £79,467 from his MP salary, while Anneliese earned £79,467. Neither accepted any donations.
The highest-earning minister from their MP salary was Michael Gove, who earned £145,754 – £59,445 more than the Prime Minister.
11 other Conservative cabinet ministers also earned more than Boris Johnson.
Just Matt Hancock and Grant Shapps earned less than Boris Johnson in the Conservative party ministers who were researched.
Within the Labour party, there was just one shadow minister who earned more than the basic MP salary of £78,249; Rachel Reeves – the Shadow Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster, who earned £93,932 – £7,600 more than Boris Johnson.
If you require any assistance with claiming YOUR expenses via our impressive tax return software, get in touch with the GoSimpleTax team.
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With the close of nominations Friday for the Nov. 5 municipal elections, one word best describes the number of declared women candidates - disappointing. For example, in the three, large capital-area municipalities, the number of female candidates amounts to a shocking 15 per cent in Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall.
It seems this same issue comes up every election – whether it’s federal, provincial or municipal. Why can’t we get more women candidates to put their names forward for nomination or election?
The problem obviously hasn’t been adequately addressed, a plan formulated or solutions found. In a province where women comprise slightly more than half the population, gender equality is largely absent when it comes to candidates for elected office.
All is not lost. In each of the five largest municipalities, there is one woman candidate offering for mayor. Kim Devine is running in Charlottetown, Nancy Beth Guptill in Summerside, Sandy McMillan in Stratford, incumbent Minerva McCourt in Cornwall and Anne Van Donkersgoed in the newly-created Three River amalgamated municipality. But that is largely where the positives end for female candidates in municipal races.
There is only one woman out of 11 members on the current Charlottetown city council. Melissa Hilton will face a tough challenge to return to city hall since she decided to change her ward and is running against incumbent Bob Doiron in Ward 6. It does set up an interesting replay since the two faced off in last fall’s provincial byelection in Charlottetown-Parkdale.
The number of women candidates for Nov. 5 is especially disappointing because usual roadblocks or other impediments are not in play for P.E.I.’s municipal politics. For example, political parties are absent and candidates don’t have to deal with party machinery, executives or screening to let their name stand. These are pure, grassroots elections.
The federal and provincial governments have stepped up with child-care supports, which should allow more women with children to enter the workplace and seek elected office. So, what’s standing in their way?
Sadly, social media, which can play such a positive role, also poses a possible roadblock. Many Islanders, especially women, have endured baseless, personal attacks on Facebook or Twitter because social media trolls are always willing to bad mouth anyone or anything at any time.
Municipalities themselves can shoulder some of the blame. Few have initiatives in place to encourage more women to run. We see where there is an emphasis on getting younger people into politics, but oddly, little to support women.
The low number of women now seeking election will ensure there is nothing close to gender parity once the votes are counted on Nov. 5. There is still time for female candidates to come forward but the window is closely rapidly – 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.
It’s ironic that as P.E.I. celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ‘Famous Five’ - where in 1993, the positions of premier, lieutenant-governor, speaker, deputy speaker and opposition leader were all held by women - we have regressed dramatically when it comes to women in elected office.