Sobonfu Somé was born in the village of Dano, Burkina Faso. She is the author of three books. Her most recent, Falling Out of Grace: Meditations on Loss, Healing and Wisdom, offers insight and guidance through this often dark territory. It is a book that can heal.
What's the most constructive way we can embrace the fall of others?
Sobonfu: First it is important to realize that failure exists. It will happen and it can't be timed. The purpose of failure is to help us embrace a part of ourselves and a deeper quality of the other person who is going through failure; to realize that this could have been us and we must open our hearts in a compassionate way.
Another's failure also gives us a chance to grow; perhaps in seeing where we may strengthen those same weaknesses in ourselves. We can provide them with a space that allows them to heal. When they are able to heal, they will embrace the gift of failure, and can then give something back.
Sobonfu: By being able to open to other people, you will learn from the interaction. For example, when you take care of the sick, you are also watering the part of your soul that might be getting ill from not being connected with other people. You open your heart to seeing how these people are suffering. It's an enriching practice. It's also difficult, especially when we are dealing with love, because we are taught not to look at people who are having emotions.
Sobonfu: In general people have a lot of emotions they're sitting on. So, when someone begins to feel, we want him to shut down. We don't want our lid to pop open by mistake. But the truth is that when we shut out our emotions, we rob ourselves of healing and of being able to possess the light.
You say that many times when we fall, community can exclude us, because they don't want to face their own woundedness. They turn away from the person who has fallen. If you're falling and alone, what would you suggest to help the healing begin?
Sobonfu: In my own experience, when I fell out of grace, most of the communities that I felt a part of basically fell apart. I saw who was willing to stay by me while my life crumbled. In being able to let go of my expectations of people, who I wanted to be present for me, and in making myself available and open to new people who were coming, I have now been able to create the community that is definitely more sustaining to me than the community I had before. When you are falling out of grace, the best thing is not to limit your support circle.
Failure is not the enemy but a life-changing experience. It is a human experience, and it prepares the way for us to grow and transform our lives.
How can we make ourselves more available to healing?
Sobonfu: By realize that we are not our wounds; there is a deeper self.
Sobonfu: I want to help people explore the unknown dimensions of their wounds and see the gifts that are there. In the Dagara tradition, where the wound is, is also where the gift is. There are special techniques and rituals that I'm going to give to people, so they can transform their feelings of failure into gifts.


text:
AAA TRAVEL GUIDES
TourBooksTravel Tips & ArticlesAAA VacationsBook Now
Home / Travel Guides - Boston / Boston Events
Explore AAA Travel
boston events
AAA/Photo submitted by Maria White
HotelsAttractionsRestaurantsCampgrounds
IntroductionIn DepthWhat to Do in BostonBoston Travel with KidsBest Restaurants in BostonBest Attractions in BostonBoston in 3 DaysBoston SightseeingAAA Walking ToursBoston Sports & RecShopping in BostonBoston NightlifeBoston Performing ArtsBoston EventsCommon GroundBoston NHPAttraction PassesTravel Tips5 Awesome Places to Eat in BostonBook Lovers: Add These Literary Landmarks to Your Bucket ListVisit Boston's Waterfront7 Amazing Mid-century Modern Buildings in the U.S.5 of the Best Things to See and Do in Salem, MassachusettsConcord, Mass.: A Literature Lover's VacationBoston's Copley Square: What to See and DoBoston North End Dessert CrawlVisit Boston on a BudgetHistoric Hotels in Boston
AAA Vacations
In addition to its many cultural and historic landmarks, this destination hosts a number of outstanding festivals and events that may coincide with your visit.
Boston bases many of its annual celebrations on past events that shaped the character of the city as well as the nation. St. Patrick's Day on March 17 celebrates not only Boston's Irish heritage but also Evacuation Day, when the British troops left the city in 1776. Held the Sunday closest to the holiday, Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at the Broadway "T" station in South Boston and passes many popular travel sites in the city. Patriots' Day in Boston , the third Monday in April, celebrates the American Revolution's beginning with the hanging of lanterns in Old North Church and a re-enactment of Paul Revere's midnight ride to Concord.
The Battle of Bunker Hill Day Parade is held in mid-June in Charlestown to honor the June 17, 1775, battle. Boston Harborfest , a weeklong Fourth of July celebration, commemorates the birth of the nation with more than 200 activities, including boat rides, concerts, re-enactments, tours and one of the nation's top fireworks displays. It's something you shouldn't miss if your vacation falls in the summer. During the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular , a Boston Pops Orchestra concert at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade is complemented by a rousing July 4 fireworks display. Other Independence Day Commemoration events around town include the opening ceremonies at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, an Independence Day oration and parade, and a chowder fest on City Hall Plaza. In mid-December, costumed patriots convene at the Old South Meeting House for the Boston Tea Party Reenactment . The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and the Old South Meeting House team-up to host this annual reenactment, one of the largest theatrical performances in the United States and an opportunity for the public to experience one of America's most iconic public protests live where more than 100 re-enactors from across New England bring to life the story of The Boston Tea Party and theatrically recreate the evening of December 16, 1773.
Boston also is a destination known for sports competitions of impressive proportions. The Boston Marathon , the city's signature event, attracts top long-distance runners (and wheelchair participants) from around the world. Held the third Monday in April, the race begins in the town of Hopkinton and ends before thousands of spectators at Copley Square. Female runners pound the pavement around downtown Boston during the Reebok Boston 10K for Women on Columbus Day. Head of the Charles Regatta , an internationally contested sculling event in Cambridge, draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the banks of the Charles River on the third weekend in October. You could be one of them if your trip brings you to the city this time of year.
The Boston area salutes its ethnic heritage in June with the Boston Dragon Boat Festival , said to be the largest Asian American celebration in New England. While races featuring Hong Kong-style dragon boats can be viewed from both sides of the Charles River, you'll find places to eat, drum and martial arts performances, and arts and crafts demonstrations on the Cambridge side near Harvard Square.
Every weekend from June to mid-September a procession of Italian Feast Days takes place in the North End neighborhood, making it one of the most fun places to go in the city. Sponsored by the St. Agrippina, St. Anthony, St. Rocco and St. Joseph societies, these lively fetes include solemn religious services but also high-stepping brass bands, dancing and games. Don't worry about where to eat because there is also plenty of Italian food to be had.
The Boston Common Tree Lighting rings in the yuletide season in traditional style with the lighting of a Christmas tree in the heart of downtown. If you travel here during this season get ready for First Night Boston , which ushers in the new year with parades, ice sculpting, and indoor and outdoor concerts, capped off by a spectacular explosion of fireworks over the harbor at midnight.
See all the AAA recommended events for this destination.
What to Do in Boston
Boston Travel with Kids
Best Restaurants in Boston
Best Attractions in Boston
Boston in 3 Days
Boston Sightseeing
AAA Walking Tours
Boston Sports & Rec
Shopping in Boston
Boston Nightlife
Boston Performing Arts
Boston NHP
5 Awesome Places to Eat in Boston
Book Lovers: Add These Literary Landmarks to Your Bucket List
Visit Boston's Waterfront
7 Amazing Mid-century Modern Buildings in the U.S.
5 of the Best Things to See and Do in Salem, Massachusetts
Concord, Mass.: A Literature Lover's Vacation
Boston's Copley Square: What to See and Do
Boston North End Dessert Crawl
Visit Boston on a Budget
Historic Hotels in Boston
BostonHotels
BostonAttractions
BostonRestaurants
BostonCampgrounds
Top AAA Diamond Hotels
AAA's in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
138 St. James Ave. Boston, MA 02116
AAA Rate from
50 Park Plaza. Boston, MA 02116
Hampton Inn by Hilton
284 Elm St. Amesbury, MA 01913
Members save 5% to 15% and earn 10% bonus Best Western Rewards® points when booking AAA/CAA rates!
Best Western Adams Inn
29 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02171
City Population
The state sales tax in Massachusetts is 6.25 percent. Combined city and state taxes on hotel occupancy in Boston is 14.45 percent.
Police (non-emergency)
Fire (non-emergency)
Time and Temperature
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, (617) 667-7000; Boston Medical Center, (617) 638-8000; Massachusetts General Hospital, (617) 726-2000; Tufts Medical Center, (617) 636-5000.
2 Copley Place, Suite 105 Boston, MA 02116. Phone:(617)536-4100 or (888)733-2678
Logan International Airport (BOS) is just 3 miles east of downtown across Boston Inner Harbor.
Boston is served by most major rental car agencies. Hertz provides discounts to AAA members; phone (617) 568-5200 or (800) 654-3131.
Amtrak offers service to and from New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., out of Boston's South Station at Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street. Connections to all points in the national Amtrak system can be made at the Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St.; phone (800) 872-7245 for reservations and information. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates commuter rail service; phone (617) 222-3200.
Greyhound Lines Inc., (800) 231-2222, and Peter Pan Bus Lines, (800) 343-9999, operate from South Station.
Cruiseport Boston's Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is at 1 Black Falcon Ave. in South Boston.
Cabs in Boston are metered, with the fare $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile or less and 40c for every 1/7 mile thereafter. Phoning for a pickup or going to a hotel taxi stand is easier than hailing a cab on the street. Local companies include the Independent Taxi Operators Association, (617) 268-1313. Limousine service is available throughout the Boston area for about $80 an hour, normally with a 4-hour minimum.
Transportation by trolley, bus, boat and subway is available in Boston.
call or visit a AAA Travel Agent Today!
Find a AAA Office
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


How do you book a rental car when visiting Peru?
The search engine lets you find the ideal vehicle depending on your search and your destination, including in Peru. Since the listings are very diverse, you'll have a choice between different types of vehicles: compact, luxury sedan, family vehicle, etc.
Rent your car with one click at the best price in Peru. Don't waste time and immediately find the car that meets your needs.


text:
Is ryan higa still dating tarynn nago
Home » Is ryan higa still dating tarynn nago
), is an American comedian, You Tube personality, and actor.
How much do you have to make a week to live on your own?
What song did Ryan higa use in Ryan higa for president?
How to be Gangster and How to be Emo were put back on nigahiga's channel in late August 2009, only to be removed a few days later, along with How to be Ninja and How to be Nerd.
In Spring 2010, How to be Ninja, How to be Gangster and How to be Emo were made public once more.
Ryan Higa is one of the most talented and most popular You Tube personality.
He is better known by his You Tube username Nigahiga. He made his first You Tube video while attending Waiakea High School where he competed in Judo and wrestling. Ryan Higa was born in a place called Hilo, in Hawaii in the United States of America to Wendell Higa and Luci Higa. Ryan Higa is one of the most talented and most popular You Tube personality. independent film he created with wong fu productions called "agents of secret stuff" was uploaded on higa's channel on november 24, 2010.as of may 2014[update], higa's youtube channel has over 16 million subscribers.most of the nigahiga videos were solo efforts, usually featuring collaborations with other You Tube users.Since 2012, Higa has put together a production company, Ryan Higa Production Company (RHPC), which includes Sean Fujiyoshi, that works together to make content for the nigahiga channel.how to be gangster and how to be emo wurden august 2009 erneut hochgeladen, um wenige tage später mitsamt how to be ninja und how to be nerd entfernt zu werden.
dating profile kelly preston
Porn chat in punjab online
Sites for cam2cam sexting
» dating guyanese man
You can freely enjoy diversity of web chat rooms, and you do not have to put in or register any personal information. Furthermore, you can find or create your individual chat rooms based on your preferences and interests, send unlimited messages on the site, and far more. You can enjoy face-to-face video conversation with both a friend and someone completely random....
» Hookup finder no sign up
Casual Sex Contacts lists thousands of willing no strings sex partners from all over the UK....
» Live sex girl deaf chat com
Now some of our people will want you to pay them for one on one and that's understandable some of them do this for a living but most will do free live cam to cam If you love hot webcam couples having live sex in front on you in the comfort of your home than you will love us as well....
» laws about dating minors in ontario
Locke was born in Hartsville, Tennessee, to Donald and Christine Locke, and is the second of two children, with an older brother named Ashley. Locke grew up admiring such singers as Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti La Belle and Diana Ross....
Free sex chat no login no plug in
nzdating online
Babel sex cam chat
australian online dating
numerology dating


Citation: Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P. 2006. Sugarcane Green and Brown, Dried Trash Effects on Processing: A Preliminary Study. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings. p. 341-352.
Interpretive Summary: Currently, there is a dramatic shift in the U.S. from the harvesting of burnt to unburnt (green) sugarcane. With increased pressure from public and environmental agencies to further restrict or curtail burning, even more unburnt sugarcane with extra impurities (trash, i.e., leaves and tops) are expected to be delivered to factories making industrial processing worse. The effect of different percentages (up to 25% by fresh weight) of green (GT) and brown, dried trash (BT) on juice quality of commercial sugarcane are reported in this preliminary study. In general, all results indicated that the detrimental effect of brown, dried trash had previously been underestimated.
Technical Abstract: Currently, there is a dramatic shift world-wide from the harvesting of burnt to unburnt (green) sugarcane. With increased pressure from public and environmental agencies to further restrict or curtail burning in the U.S. and many other countries, even more unburnt sugarcane with extra impurities (trash, i.e., leaves and tops) are expected to be delivered to factories, putting added burdens on processors to deal with and/or remove them during processing. The effect of changing to "green" harvesting on processing has not been properly or fully characterized and, therefore, very few solutions to minimize the detrimental processing effects of trash have been developed or implemented. The effect of different percentages (up to 25% by fresh weight) of green (GT) and brown, dried trash (BT) on juice quality of commercial sugarcane var. LCP 85-384 are reported in this preliminary study. The pH and degree Brix of the juices did not significantly change with increasing amounts of GT, but increased when 25% BT was added. The differences in degree Brix indicate that BT contributes more than GT to the factory delivery of soluble solid impurities that have a negative impact on processing. Fiber amounts increased when both types of trash were added, but significantly more with BT. Brown, dried trash can still be metabolically active, as indicated by the presence of starch. In general, unscreened clarified juice from juices containing BT had more and larger (up to ~220 'm) microparticles than GT clarified juices. Thermal processing properties are also discussed.


text:
ToolsForFreedom.com
View Cart My Account Help
Home Hot Deals Newsletter Signup!
Who Killed Martin Luther King? - DVD
Discover part of the story of who killed Martin Luther King in this film. The absurdity of the official story is exposed. James Earl Ray was just another patsy in a long line of "lone nutters" who are invented to stop the public from questioning too deeply and discovering a grand conspiracy. See proof of White House, FBI and CIA involvement in the assassination, e.g. with the mysterious decision 24 hours before the shooting for the Memphis Police to reduce security around King, just as the Secret Service stood down in the JFK assassination. 63-min. DVD
ISA is an eco-friendly company.Whenever possible, DVD's will ship in an eco-friendly recyclable plastic sleeve.
Copyright © ToolsForFreedom.com. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Andrea Dewar (born July 9, 1979) is a Canadian water polo player.

She is a graduate of McGill University in physical therapy, 2001.

She was part of the bronze medal-winning women's water polo team at the 2001 world championships in Fukuoka, Japan,  2003 World Aquatics Championships, and 2003 Pan American Games.

See also
 List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo

References

External links

1979 births
Anglophone Quebec people
Canadian female water polo players
Living people
McGill University Faculty of Science alumni
Olympic water polo players of Canada
People from Pointe-Claire
Water polo people from Quebec
Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics
World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo
Pan American Games silver medalists for Canada
Pan American Games medalists in water polo
Water polo players at the 2003 Pan American Games
Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Broncos @ Raiders - Game Day Open Thread - Fourth Quarter
By John Bena Dec 2, 2007, 4:22pm MST
Share All sharing options for: Broncos @ Raiders - Game Day Open Thread - Fourth Quarter
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2007
Time: 2:05 p.m. MST
Teams: Denver Broncos (5-6, 2nd in AFC West) at Oakland Raiders (3-8, 4th Place in AFC West)
Location: Some Crap Hole in Oakland, CA
Broncos Tenth Drive cont....
--Travis Henry has the Broncos close to a first down...
--And Cutler has the first down...
--They are calling that a reception?????
--No, it is incomplete, and the Broncos face another 3rd down...Where is Brandon Marshall???
--Great pass to Stokely and the Broncos are inside the Red Zone again, with a first down...
--The Raiders came in as the worst rush defense in football...Not today..
--A flag, which should go against the Raiders, but Marshall makes the catch close to another first down...
--Measurement upcoming, and it will be first and goal for the Broncos...
--First and Goal -- Henry up the middle for his second TD of the game..TOUCHDOWN BRONCOS
--Raiders 24 - BRONCOS 20
Raiders Tenth Drive --
--Similar to the first meeting between these two, a double-digit lead has been reduced to 4 with a long, long way to go...
--Over in Arizona, Romeo Crennel went for and converted a two-point try to get his team within 3 at 21-18. Shanny, in the same situation with about the same amount of time remaining, decides against it...
--Time for another turnover..
--Nate Webster beat in coverage by a TE, just like last week against the Bears...Broncos simply cannot come up with a big play WHEN THEY NEED IT!
--Miller again, and Tight Ends continue to kill the Broncos...
--Give credit to lane Kiffin, going for the dagger right now, attacking the Broncos..
--Defense does make a stand, just in time for the Raiders to try another field goal...
--He just makes it, and I mean juuuuusssst...Raiders 27 - Broncos 20
Broncos Eleventh Drive --
--The Broncos, needing a touchdown, start from the 20. Still plenty of time...
--Well, so much for the comeback...Another pick by Cutler....
--Shanny will review it, but it was a good catch...
--It is an INT, Cutler's second of the day, and the Broncos are in deep, deep trouble now...
Raiders Eleventh Drive --
--Raiders are going to try and run now....
--Still plenty of time, IF the Broncos can force a punt right here...
--Incredible...This team cannot get out of its own way...Ever...
--Raiders throwing the ball....A bit of a surprise and it nearly cost the Raiders...
--Then the Broncos give up 9 on second and 10....Sickening..
--First down Raiders....but a holding penalty will bring it back...
--Was I the only one that knew a screen was coming?? Horrible tackling by the Broncos and that should just about do it...
--The Broncos are completely fooled by the bootleg, something they see in practice every day....
--A Justin Fargas TD, and like it or not Broncos fans, the Raiders will beat Denver today, and simply looked like a better team doing it...From the head coach all the way down...
I gotta run...More about this later, from me and the rest of you I am sure...


Errol Gardens is a place in South Glasgow with a small number of businesses.
Errol Gardens also has the following useful amenity: a restaurant called Khublai Khans Ltd.
Complimentary Health & Beauty Clinic is a health organisation specialising in alternative medicines and treatments.
Gorbals Parish Church is a church providing a religious meeting place for Christians.
Safety Co (Scotland) Ltd is a company providing a range of asbestos surveys and asbestos removal services.
Find out what people are saying about places on Errol Gardens.
Map showing Errol Gardens in Glasgow.


text:
How we collaborated to make a digital game promoting worker health
How do your choices impact your health… and your success at work? That is the question that guided the work we did to make a custom, online game with the Center for Worker Health at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Public Health. The Center for Worker Heath "is a research and education center established in 2016 to advance the health and well being of workers in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and the nation… The Center's mission is to remove barriers that impact the health of low wage workers in the increasingly contingent workforce."
Originally conceived to be a board game used for their internal programs, similar to the board game we created for The Nature Conservancy, the intention behind the game shifted during the course of the pandemic. The game was re-imagined to be a custom online game, which we have similarly done in the past for organizations such as Planned Parenthood. The result of our collaboration with the Center is the game In A Year's Work™.
In A Year's Work™ demonstrates how different workers within the same organization experience the social determinants of health. Each time you play, you take on one of three characters in the fictional company eDelivery Enterprises: the CEO, the HR Manager, or the Warehouse Worker. When you go through the game as a character, you'll be faced with different decisions, ranging from how to get to work, to dealing with a pandemic, and even facing the fallout of a workplace accident. You'll experience how your health and work are changed through a year by your decisions, your status, the events you encounter, and the world around you.
In A Year's Work™ is a narrative-based decision game. You must get through twelve months working at eDelivery. Each month, you will be presented with a story prompt and a decision to make, depending on the character you have chosen to play as. The outcomes from your choices will effect two categories: your health and your ability to make an impact at eDelivery.
Here's an example of a decision that the warehouse character must choose:
If your health falls below 1, you will suffer a major health crisis and the game will immediately end. If you make it through 12 months without falling below 1 health, you will be asked if you want to make a major impact at eDelivery – which you are more likely to succeed at with more impact points.
Each character starts with a different level of health and impact points, and while they face a similar overall narrative, the choices available to them and potential outcomes are drastically changed by their status.
Throughout the game, many of the decisions players make will have them roll a die to determine the outcome. This means players can go through the game as the same character multiple times, making similar choices, and getting different results.
In A Year's Work™ is currently going through beta testing via the Center, and you can sign up to be a participant in a focus group if you'd like to play the game. We're proud of our work to build this game with the Center for Health and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership to expand this game's impact!
Here's what the Center for Health had to say about working with us.
Working with the TESA Collective has given us an opportunity to present our research in an engaging and informative way. Brian, and the TESA Collective team, challenged us to think differently and more productively about how we share our work. We are grateful for their support turning an important issue, like precarious work, into an experience that anyone can, and should, learn from.
Want us to create a game for your organization, mission, or cause? Be in touch!
What is the project you want to discuss with us?
← We made an online Get Out The Vote game for Planned Parenthood Votes


Do you offer help and benefits that could help them. When you get bored from all the virtual sightseeing, you can always head to the themed game spaces enjoy the mini-games in stored for you. That was only a temporary situation as Ken retired from that position in 1997 and became the honorary Chairman of SCEI.
You'll much better and the recipient will remember families. Advantages: The equal of with any rentals, using higher income. Touching groups could be very difficult and challenging and in the majority of cases ineffective. Below are some ways to consider, with their positives and negatives. What else does big change this mean for customers?
Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers is Oregon's leading real estate service provider. We provide real estate services in Corvallis Oregon. Whether you are looking to sell your home, or you're interesting in buying a home in the area, we can provide the real estate services that make the process much easier for you.
Ιt started as a rеsearch project ƅy tԝo Ph - D scholars ɑt Stanford University іn 1996. The ǥreatest compliment ߋne can pay another person іs thаt of concentrating their attention wholly on thе person that is talking to tҺem. The most common injury an uncontrolled temper inflicts іs that which rеsults from ɑn uncontrolled tongue.
Armed Forces Officials Welfare Organization (AFOWO), is a social service organization working with the sole objective of facilitating provision of residential units (residential plots, apartments, independent floors, farm plots etc) to the Serving and Retired Armed / Defense Forces and Para-Military Personnel.
You will ceгtainly not haѵе to worry аboսt not being able to disсover windows that match the рresent deѕign of уour ɦouse's windows. How you make the sеlection in between wood and vinyl is tоtally depend upon your requirements and neеds. Caution prohibіted windοws can stop a property ѕale in its tracks. Damage on your window frame and rotting ѡood can cost you more. Search for a window wіth a U vɑlue օf 30 or less.


text:
Ruth Fandrich
Fandrich
Historic St Augustine Homes for Sale
Anastasia Island Homes for Sale
Ponte Vedra Beach Homes for Sale
Coastal Properties for Sale
About Ruth Fandrich
Welcome to St. Augustine
Closer Look at Communities
The Education Guide
Florida Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
Florida's Official Travel Planning Website
Ruth's Favorite Things! - 2
Q&A: Buying Your Home
Q&A: Selling Your Home
Q&A: Owning Your Home
Q&A: Your Mortgage
Q&A: Investing in Real Estate
Gibraltar Title Services
Testimonials - 2
Embracing ancestral tradition,
Ruth Fandrich has followed in the footsteps of her family and their Wisconsin history of forty years in the real estate business. Ruth's result oriented experience in her real estate career of over twenty-five years lends to her compelling knowledge in both the national and international corporate arena.
A decade ago, the life changing decision to move to Saint Augustine was made in one day. While driving through Saint Augustine, Ruth and her husband John stopped for lunch and marveled at the beauty, and enjoyed the friendliness of the locals. When presented with the opportunity to relocate from Europe to the United States, Saint Augustine was their number one choice. The allure of the old, the new, the island lifestyle, and the convenience of amenities were the draw to this charming city.
"Living in Saint Augustine offers endless opportunities for everyone, no matter what their dream may be. Culture, entertainment, beaches, dining, a sense of community, and the flavor of Colonial Spanish history completes this hidden gem", states Ruth.
As an agent for Prudential California Realty in Laguna Beach, CA, Ruth covered the coastline from San Diego to Newport Beach. Ruth achieved Leading Edge agent status within her first year at Prudential Real Estate. By offering concierge service, attention to detail, and professionalism to all of her customers, she reflects her genuine passion for success and customer loyalty. Ruth's clientele includes dignitaries, corporate groups, and numerous clients fulfilling their dreams of home ownership. For her clients, excellence of service was a standard not an option.
Ruth's past experience stems from the insurance industry, corporate interior design, the European luxury yacht industry and global logistics, while balancing raising a family. Her experiences while living in Italy, Austria and England and the exposure to the International arena bring a key element to Ruth's exceptional service and define her skills.
Concierge service, attention to detail and the professionalism that Ruth offers will help you find your perfect place in the Sun!
Leading Edge - Laguna Beach, Ca
Leading Edge - Saint Augustine, FL
Ruth and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty are waiting for you!
St. Augustine Office
112 Sea Grove Main Street Suite 210
© 2020 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.'® Equal Housing Opportunity.
Affiliated Business Disclosure
© 2020 Reliance Network and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. All rights reserved. U.S. Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. Equal Housing Opportunity.


text:
/**
 *
 */
package com.lostyue.ltcms.admin.dao;

import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.UUID;

import org.hibernate.SessionFactory;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Qualifier;
import org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate;
import org.springframework.jdbc.core.PreparedStatementSetter;
import org.springframework.jdbc.core.RowMapper;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Repository;

import com.lostyue.ltcms.admin.model.LtMenu;

/**
 * @author ra
 *
 */
@Repository("menuDao")
public class MenuDao{

	@Autowired
	@Qualifier("jdbcTemplate")
	private JdbcTemplate jdbcTemplate;

	@Autowired
	@Qualifier("sessionFactory")
	private SessionFactory sessionFactory;

	public List getMenu(){
		return jdbcTemplate.queryForList("SELECT *FROM LT_MENU");
	}

	public void newMenu(){
		jdbcTemplate.update("INSERT INTO LT_MENU(LT_MENU_ID, LT_MENU_NAME, CREATE_DATE) VALUES(?, ?, NOW())", new PreparedStatementSetter() {

			public void setValues(PreparedStatement arg0) throws SQLException {
				arg0.setString(1, UUID.randomUUID().toString());
				arg0.setString(2, UUID.randomUUID().toString());
			}
		});
	}

	public void newMenuError(){
		jdbcTemplate.update("INSERT INTO LT_MENU(LT_MENU_ID1, LT_MENU_NAME, CREATE_DATE) VALUES(?, ?, NOW())", new PreparedStatementSetter() {

			public void setValues(PreparedStatement arg0) throws SQLException {
				arg0.setString(1, UUID.randomUUID().toString());
				arg0.setString(2, UUID.randomUUID().toString());
			}
		});
	}

	public void insertLtMenu(final LtMenu menu){
		/*jdbcTemplate.update("INSERT INTO LT_MENU(LT_MENU_ID, LT_MENU_NAME, LT_MENU_CODE, CREATE_DATE) VALUES(?, ?, ?, NOW())", new PreparedStatementSetter() {

			public void setValues(PreparedStatement arg0) throws SQLException {
				arg0.setString(1, menu.getMenuId());
				arg0.setString(2, menu.getMenuName());
				arg0.setString(3, menu.getMenuCode());
			}
		});*/
		sessionFactory.getCurrentSession().save(menu);
	}

	public LtMenu queryLtMenu(String menuId){
		return jdbcTemplate.queryForObject("SELECT *FROM LT_MENU T WHERE T.LT_MENU_ID = ?", new Object[]{menuId}, new RowMapper<LtMenu>(){
			public LtMenu mapRow(ResultSet rs, int rowNum) throws SQLException {
				LtMenu m = new LtMenu();
				m.setMenuCode(rs.getString("LT_MENU_CODE"));
				m.setMenuName(rs.getString("LT_MENU_NAME"));
				m.setMenuId(rs.getString("LT_MENU_ID"));
				m.setCreateDate(rs.getDate("CREATE_DATE"));
				return m;
			}});
	}
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Welcome to Smile Power Orthodontics in Walnut Creek, CA!
Dr. Bridget Powers has been a trusted and respected source of orthodontic care in Walnut Creek, CA for over 20 years. At our practice, we believe that everyone deserves a healthy and gorgeous smile they can be proud of, and that's exactly what we aim to give each patient we serve! Whether you're looking for a children's orthodontist in Walnut Creek for the early or adolescent treatment your child needs or are interested in adult treatment to improve your own smile, we've got the right treatment for every member of your family!
Why Choose Smile Power Orthodontics?
We give you many good reasons to choose us as your orthodontic treatment provider including the following.
As an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Powers has devoted many years of her life to training in and researching all aspects of orthodontics, including how to properly diagnose and treat children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Powers' extensive education and experience guarantees that she can provide a customized treatment plan that's tailored specifically to meet your individual needs and desires. Dr. Powers' enthusiasm and passion for creating happy and healthy smiles are contagious! We're sure you'll come to love her just as much as we do!
Dr. Power's team is made up of a friendly and dedicated group of individuals who love what they do! Delivering excellent care and service is our top priority because nothing's more important to us than patient satisfaction! From the moment you walk into our office for your first visit and subsequent appointments, you'll be treated with the utmost kindness and respect.
In our quest to provide the best orthodontic care possible, we use advanced technology in our office to make your visits efficient and comfortable. To ensure that we always have the perfect orthodontic solution for every patient, we offer a variety of treatment options including metal and ceramic braces, In-Ovation braces, Harmony lingual brackets, and the innovative Invisalign System for teens and adults. We also offer accelerated treatment options including AcceleDent Aura and Propel Excellerator. Our Invisalign patients can choose a treatment option called Propel VPro5 that ensures better fitting aligners for more efficient treatment.
We encourage you to browse through our website to learn more about Smile Power Orthodontics. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about our practice or orthodontic treatment in general. If you'd like to start your orthodontic journey toward an incredible smile that's both healthy and gorgeous, please call our office at (925) 937-1333 or request an appointment online. One of our favorite things to do is to welcome new patients to our practice and we're excited about meeting you!
Self-ligating Empower Brackets require lighter wires and use lower-friction brackets to move teeth while resulting in faster treatment and greater comfort for the patient. Empower is unique because patients receive the benefits of self-ligation technology with the aesthetics of clear braces.


Winn Development purchased this property from Worcester Development Corp. and was tasked with repurposing what used to be the historic Worcester Vocational Technical School into a city piece that will revitalize downtown Worscester. The Development team incorporated many of the old building's historic features into this new 84 unit loft complex.
Our challenge was replicating the enormous arched steel replica windows. At this time, we have developed metal bending procedures and techniques in house that allowed us to meet Winn Development's requirements.


text:
Maesa cumingii är en viveväxtart som beskrevs av Carl Christian Mez. Maesa cumingii ingår i släktet Maesa och familjen viveväxter. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Viveväxter
cumingii


text:
OUR TEAM DR. ADAM MANIS
DR. ADAM MANIS
Languages Spoken: English, French
CCFP, MD, MSc, BSc, Dip Sport Med
Family Medicine, Practising Sport & Exercise Medicine
GP Focused Practice Designation
Adelaide & York - 416-479-8554
Liberty Village - 416-588-5880
Location: Adelaide & York , Liberty Village
Dr. Adam Manis received his medical degree from Laval University in 2012. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at McGill University and subsequently completed a fellowship in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Toronto under the mentorship of some of the best and most experienced sports medicine doctors in the country.
Since finishing his training, Dr. Manis has been a team physician at the University of Toronto where he sees varsity athletes as well as students. He is a team doctor for the Brampton Beast of the East Coast Hockey League. He was a lead physician for the 2015 Pan Am Games, has worked with and travelled internationally with Canadian junior men's national basketball teams, was a host physician at the 2016-17 World Junior Hockey Championship and was a host physician at the 2018 Roger's Cup tennis tournament. Besides being proficient in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, Adam is also very well trained in concussion management.
Adam has played baseball at the varsity level for both McGill and the University of Toronto. He remains very active by playing tennis, running, cycling, and snowboarding. Adam is passionate about healthy living and believes that the importance sport and exercise cannot be underestimated.


text:
Baden Langton was one of several early co-anchors of CTV National News, and worked with anchor Peter Jennings.

Langton began in radio with CKPC in Brantford, Ontario before moving to stations in Hamilton and Ottawa where he moved into television and became co-anchor of the CTV National News with Jennings from 1962 until 1964, when he moved to ABC News in the United States where he was soon joined by Jennings. Langton joined ABC Radio, first in New York and then in Washington as White House correspondent on radio and television and as a radio anchor. Langton and his family moved back to Canada in 1967 as their son, Max, was approaching draft age and the Vietnam War was heating up. His wife, Norah Halajian Langton died in 2009.

References

External links
 Baden Langton biography (Brantford Collegiate Institute) (Wayback Machine)

Canadian television news anchors
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
ABC News personalities
American radio news anchors
CTV Television Network people


This page displays sold house prices for Easby Avenue in Middlesbrough.
Easby Avenue in Middlesbrough TS5 consists predominantly of semi-detached houses. Properties on Easby Avenue typically have values around £150,000 - £200,000, ranging upwards of £200,000 for larger semi-detached houses.
Map showing Easby Avenue in Middlesbrough.


text:
Michigan State beats Wake Forest 27-21 in Pinstripe Bowl
DAN GELSTON
Associated Press December 28, 2019
Pinstripe Bowl Football
Wake Forest's Jack Freudenthal (86) runs away from Michigan State's David Dowell (6) for a touchdownduring the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Panasiuk ripped off his Michigan State helmet and hoisted it in the air, unleashing the hidden part of his scruffy beard that's normally a no-no at Yankee Stadium. Facial hair is banned for all Yankees, and so, for the Spartans, are the kind of acts of unsportsmanlike conduct that get a big guy like Panasiuk penalized.
The penalty was worth it for the burly Spartans defensive tackle, who rumbled 14 yards on an interception for his first career touchdown. His brother, Jacub, triggered the pick when he swatted the ball at the line. It took a bounce off a fallen player, and into Panasiuk's hands.
"Shoutout to Mike," Michigan State's Kenny Willekes said. "That's pretty damn cool to score a touchdown at Yankee Stadium."
Brian Lewerke took it from there in his final game. Lewerke threw for 320 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score in Michigan State's 27-21 victory over Wake Forest on Friday night in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
"When you're a senior and you play your last football game, you want it to be your best," coach Mark Dantonio said.
Lewerke threw a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Cody White in the third quarter to put the Spartans (7-6) ahead 27-21 and they survived down the stretch to give Dantonio his sixth bowl victory.
"As the game progressed we got more confident, we got stronger," Dantonio said. "I think that was the difference, our attitude."
Attitude, sure. But a defense that gave up 250 yards of offense and 21 points to the up-tempo Demon Deacons in the first half pitched a shutout in the second and surrendered just 101 yards.
"Once we got used to it, I feel like we had the game in our hands," Panasiuk said.
Panasiuk had the ball in his hands for an early contender for wildest play of the bowl season. Wake Forest's Jamie Newman failed to get enough lift on an early pass attempt that turned into a bit of a 4-6-3 touchdown on the Yankee Stadium field. Panasiuk's measurements look a little like this: height, 6-foot-4; weight, 300 pounds; unkempt beard length, oh, let's say 4 to 6 inches.
"Great play by him, a very alert play by him," Dantonio said.
Michigan State got the go-ahead score and not much else, allowing Wake Forest (8-5) chances to win nine games for just the third time in program history.
"We felt great about our chances to win it," Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said.
Michigan State tried to give away the game twice in the fourth, the first time on Lewerke's shovel pass to tight end Trenton Gillison inside the 10 that was stripped and recovered by linebacker Ja'Cquez Williams at the 6.
The Demon Deacons failed to score on the drive, and handed Michigan State another chance to seal the victory. Again, the Spartans couldn't put it away when Matt Coghlin was wide left on a 28-yard field goal attempt with 3:03 left. Wake Forest's last chance ended on an incomplete pass on its own 16.
White finished with 97 yards receiving and Elijah Collins had 96 yards rushing.
Dantonio said he would play multiple QBs to give the program a better feel for what it had on the depth chart to work with next season. But Michigan State stuck with Lewerke, in his fifth-year and making his 38th career start, and he responded in the clutch when he connected with White and was named the bowl MVP.
Newman did all his damage for the Demon Deacons in the first half, throwing three touchdown passes for a 21-20 halftime lead. Newman, the MVP of last season's Birmingham Bowl, hit Kendall Hinton with a 29-yard scoring strike on Wake Forest's opening drive and wide receiver Donavon Greene made a sensational one-handed scoring catch early in the second quarter for a 14-10 lead.
Newman connected with Jack Fruedenthal on a 44-yard play that again gave Wake Forest the lead, 21-17.
Lewerke had an 8-yard TD run and Coghlin kicked 23- and 44-yard field goals for the Spartans in the first half.
Wake Forest: Snapped a three-season bowl winning streak. The Demon Deacons have had one of their most successful eras under Clawson and he credited a stout senior class for leading the way.
"I think the telltale sign of our program is we're not happy," he said. "We're disappointed we didn't get double-digit wins, that we didn't win our fourth bowl game in a (row). I think we're past the point of just being happy to get to a bowl. I think these guys have changed the culture and expectation level of our program."
Michigan State: Michigan State finished the decade 92-40, a successful standard even as the program eked out 7-6 records in two straight seasons.
Michigan State President Samuel Stanley, just five months on the job, gave a vote of confidence to Dantonio. Dantonio's 114 wins are the most in MSU history.
"I think coach Dantonio has really an incredible track record," Stanley said. "He's the winningest coach in MSU history. So I am pleased with the direction of the program overall. The season was not what we hoped for last year, there's no question, but I think he is the right person to continue."
THE YANKEE KICKER
Wake Forest punter Dom Maggio tried to give the Demon Deacons a jolt with a 46.8 average on six punts.
Lewerke passed Connor Cook to become Michigan State's career leader in total offense with 9,548 yards.
He said the game was "up there, for sure" as one of his best.
WARM UP ACT
Football in New York in December? Bundle up! Not quite. Traditionally one of the coldest bowls on the schedule, it was a downright balmy 54 degrees at kickoff and temps remained in the lows 50s for the duration, much to the delight of the 36,895 fans at Yankee Stadium.
More AP college football: http://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25
Smith scores 18 and No. 17 Maryland holds off Purdue 57-50
Sources: Lakers among contenders interested in acquiring Derrick Rose
Petagna ignites SPAL comeback to shock Atalanta
West Brom 0-1 Stoke City: Championship leaders' slump stretches to sixth winless game


2006 Haige 90' Boom Deicer/Light Plow-2000 gal.
The Airside Operations Department also holds similar, but smaller, preseason meetings with airport tenants.
The overriding mission is to have the right resources, in the right place, at the right time, throughout the snow removal season. Communication is critical to ensuring this occurs, Harkema emphasizes.
The 27-person maintenance staff is split in two 12-hour shifts, with employees working on call. Staff is summoned well before a big storm hits to ensure that blocked roads do not leave the airport shorthanded. During extended weather events, crews are housed in two hotels—one on-site, another just across the street.
Harkema reports that the various departments at RNO do a terrific job working with each other. "Communication is now the best it has ever been since I have been here," he remarks.
The airport has a fleet of nearly 30 vehicles from a wide number of manufacturers. (For a complete list, see Page 24.) With equipment vintages ranging from 1986 to 2017, crews typically use the older machines for landside tasks and the new machines for runways and other airfield pavement.
In December, the airport took delivery of three new Larue snow brooms. The T95 FB 22s feature 22-foot brooms and twin directional, high-velocity air blowers at the rear. "This is one of our most popular models," says David Robichaud, international sales representative for J.A. Larue.
The machine also can be used for rubber removal. It has a non-caustic releasing agent designed to prevent damage to concrete and protect painted airfield markings.
The base price for the Larue T95 FB 22 is more than $600,000, but various optional equipment can boost the cost considerably. Popular options include automatic rear steering, spare wheel, air conditioning, all periphery heated glasses (except windshield), AM/FM radio with CD player and a deluge system.
Training for new buyers such as RNO occur at the company's factory in Quebec or on-site at the airport. "For an experienced driver or mechanic, it usually takes eight to 16 hours of training," says Robichaud.
He recently completed training for operators at Jeju International Airport in South Korea. "They were gearing up for the 2018 Winter Olympics," he explains, noting that Larue has many overseas customers.
RNO's new Larue vehicles and other pieces of snow removal equipment are housed in a well-appointed storage and maintenance facility that opened in spring 2012. The 33,700-square-foot building features 22 bays with door actuators for each plow, and a boiler-heated hydronic radiant floor that helps maintain the building at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The concrete apron around the building is also heated with this system. An automated venting system provides CO2 monitoring, and lighting turns on and off via motion sensors. The facility also includes five hot pressure wash stations with water bibs and air hose reels.
The modern facility not only provides a conducive environment for maintenance and repairs, it also keeps the fleet ready for deployment. Once the Operations staff and control tower make a request for a runway to be cleared, Harkema's team is ready to go.
"We are lucky that we are a popular destination for many types of travelers, and our annual traffic numbers support that," says Kulpin. Last year, RNO served an estimated 4 million passengers, and airlines added capacity for 2,000 more seats. In late November, the airport welcomed a new carrier, Frontier, with routes from Reno to Denver.
Lake Tahoe's ski resorts are only a 45-minute drive away; in winter passengers even can see a few ski runs right from the airport. The main terminal, in fact, was built specifically for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, CA.


Dorit Levinstein's work invites you to step into her universe of forms, figures, and colors. Her spare, elegant sculptures seem to giggle with delight as if tickled, and then stretch out with an exquisite elasticity to form their position in space. The sculptures derive their volume from a continuous virtuosic line alluding to human figures, animals, flowers, and objects….


How to extend mascara, and other great tips.
Here's some great ideas I'd like to share with you.
Click on any of these pictures and it will take you many more good tips. This first one is one I've been doing for years.
This next one is one I'm going to try. I LOVE magic erasers.
I've been doing this next one for a long time. It really works!!
Hope you liked these tips.


text:
Danielle Brooks Biography
Quick Facts About Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brittany Brooks
Danielle Brittany Brooks, popularly known as Danielle Brooks is an American actress and singer. Brooks is known for her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on the Netflix original series, Orange Is the New Black. For her role in the series, she has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is also known for her voice role of Officer Pearle Watson on the HBO Max animated series, Close Enough. She has also starred in numerous theater productions. For her portrayal of Sofia in the 2015 Broadway production of The Color Purple, she was nominated for Tony Award. She won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple.
READ MORE: Louisa Lytton Biography
What is Danielle Brooks Famous For?
Her role as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson in Orange Is the New Black.
Source: [email protected]
Where is Danielle Brooks From?
Danielle Brooks was born on 17 September 1989. Her birth place is in Augusta, Georgia in the United States. She holds an American nationality. She belongs to African-American ethnicity and her religion is Christianity. She grew up in a Christian family. She attended the First Corinthian Baptist Church. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She has a younger brother.
Brooks attended South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities for her final two years of high school. Brooks was born to a father, Dunnel Brooks, and a mother LaRita Brooks. She has a younger brother named, Donnie "DJ" Brooks. After graduating from high school, she attended Juilliard School. She graduated from Juilliard School with Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 2011.
READ MORE: Jay Electronica Biography
Danielle Brooks Career
Brooks started acting at an early age. She was only 6 years old when she began acting in a native play by her church.
After graduating from Juilliard, she started acting in theater productions.
She appeared in Shakespeare Theater Company's Servant of Two Masters and Blacken the Bubble.
She left both productions in 2013 to join the cast of the Netflix television series, Orange Is the New Black.
Brooks made her tv series debut with the Netflix show, where she was cast to play Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson.
Her character was initially intended to be featured in the show for only two episodes. However, her character was re-written as a recurring role for the rest of the first season. Her character was made series regular for the show's second season. She continued to appear in subsequent seasons.
For her role in the show, TV critics named her "the breakout actress of the show and one of the most refreshing and exciting new talents of 2013".
For her performance in the series, she won three Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
READ MORE: Holly Holm Biography
Source: @fashionsizzle
She had also won the Young Hollywood Award – Breakthrough Actress in 2013.
Brooks made her film debut with the minor role in the 2014 American drama film, Time Out of Mind.
She appeared in an episode of the third season of the HBO series, Girls in 2013. With her appearance, she became the first African-American actress on the show.
She starred in several other television series including Master of None, High Maintenance, and Social Distance among others.
Brooks starring other movies are I Dream Too Much, Sadie, Clemency, The Day Shall Come, The Public's Much Ado About Nothing, All the Little Things We Kill, and Eat Wheaties!.
Brooks is also a voice actress and has provided a voice in numerous television series.
She is best known for her voice role of Pearle Watson in the HBO Max animated series, Close Enough.
She has guest voice roles in Lasso & Comet, Tangled: The Series, and Elena of Avalor.
She also has a voice role in the 2016 animated movie, The Angry Birds.
She made her Broadway debut in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple. She portrayed Sofia in the play.
For her performance in the play, she was nominated for Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
She was awarded Theater World Award for The Color Purple in 2016.
She also won Grammy Award – Best Musical Theater Album for The Purple in 2017.
She portrayed Beatrice in The Public Theater's production of Much Ado About Nothing in 2019.
Brooks is set to portray Leota Adebayo in the tv series, Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad spin-off.
READ MORE: Harold Reid Biography
Danielle Brooks Husband and Kids
Danielle Brooks is not married yet but not single. She is engaged to Dennis Gelin. Gelin is Brooks' best friend. On her engagement announcement, she wrote on Instagram, "I never thought one of the best days of my year would happen the last week of the year. I get to marry my best friend. We're ENGAGED!! So excited to become your wife. D&D until the end. ❤🥂"
Prior to her engagement announcement, Brooks kept her personal life private. She had kept her relationship status away from the limelight. Her engagement announcement came as a surprise to her well-wishers.
READ MORE: Jenna Davis Biography
The couple has a daughter together. Their daughter, Freeya Carel Gelin was born on 16 November 2019. Back then, the father of her daughter was not revealed. The secret was finally revealed by Brooks along with her engagement announcement.
She lives in Brooklyn, New York City.
Danielle Brooks Height
Danielle Brooks stands at a height of 1.62 m i.e. 5 feet and 4 inches tall. She has a body weight of 165 lbs i.e. 75 kg. She has a large body build. Her body measures around 42-33-44 inches. Her eye color is dark brown and her hair color is black. Her sexual orientation is straight.
Her dress size is 14 (US).
READ MORE: Heather Dubrow Biography
Danielle Brooks Net Worth
Danielle Brooks is one of the familiar names in the entertainment industry. Orange Is the New Black star, Brooks has starred in numerous movies and tv shows. The majority of her income comes from her acting career. Besides movies and tv shows, she has also starred in several theater productions. She started her acting career in theater.
Brooks is also a voice actress best known for her voice work in the sitcom, Close Enough. She also has voice roles in several other projects. She has also appeared in several commercials. She was part of the "I'm no Angel" campaign for Lane Bryant lingerie. In collaboration with Universal Standard, she designed and promoted a clothing line, Tria in 2017. Summing up, Brooks has made her fortune out of her career in the entertainment industry. At present, her net worth is estimated around $1 million.
READ MORE: Mayim Bialik Biography
Her father was a deacon whereas her mother is a minister.
Brooks and her onscreen best friend Samira Wiley were classmates at Juilliard.
She competed against co-star Uzo Aduba in Lip Sync Battle.
She has dimple cheeks.
She formerly participated in a Dove campaign while criticizing their 2017 commercial.
She does not drink coffee at all.
She started taking a vegan diet in 2017.
biography, brooks, danielle


Our goal is to be the place where family and friends gather to enjoy great home made meal and beer. The owner of Tikanis traveled the world and discovered that his favorite places to eat were the cool local restaurants with tasty food and friendly service.
You just can't beat quality food in a fun dinning environment, so in 2013 Tikanis opened and we are proud to say it's been a hit. Conveniently located in the Bay Pines area, we are easily accessible from St. Petersburg, The Beaches, Pinellas Park, and the greater Seminole area. Come see us! We like to think that we offer 5 star flavor at neighborhood prices.
Much more than a traditional restaurant, customers are not only consumers but welcome visitors. They are friends who can enjoy great experience in a unique ambiance.
Come see us or contact us for pick-up & delivery! Also, like us on Facebook to keep up to date with our delicious pizza specials and new selection of beers!
Too tired to make it out?


This year's Saint Lucia Jounen Kwéyòl activities were some of the best planned and well attended in recent times.
The host communities were Vieux Fort in the South, Babonneau in the North, Marigot in the West and Dennery in the East. The cultural showcases embodied all that is Kwéyòl. From the food to the music, the celebration paid respect to the culture of the past, which helped define who we are today.
I spent the majority of October 29th, 2017 in the village of Dennery. The atmosphere was electrified with excitement projected by the organizers, vendors, and persons who came to enjoy all the Kwéyòl, the community had to offer. Dennery Valley, along with the Saint Lucia Folk Research Centre, themed the day as "Pwézèvé, Protéjé Èk Fòtifyé Kwéyòl-La", which translates as Preserve, Protect and Strengthen Creole. The streets were filled with people, both local and foreigners, dressed in Kwéyòl attire, as dress is another important aspect of the culture.
Incoherence with the tradition of Jounen Kwéyòl, the booths for food and drink were made from bamboo, coconut tree leaves, and vines. The smells, sounds, and sights only encouraged joy and evoked good spirits.
In one area, a stage was set up where singers and dancers, male and female, put on a display of traditional song and dance, reminiscent of a time where we were forging our own identity. The crowd was elated and many people sang and danced along to the music. In the vicinity, there was a room dedicated to artifacts used during the old days. How they were used was explained and shown. The room was crowded with enthusiastic young people intrigued by a variety of tools and household appliances on display.
Bamboo bursting is a traditional pass time of the youth and captivated many of the children who were being exposed to it directly, for the first time at Jounen Kwéyòl. Ovens made from old barrels, metal and clay as used in the past, baked Creole bread. The ovens are called Fou in Creole. Many people stood uneasily with anticipation as an elderly man stood on an elevated giant log to cut wood in the old fashion.
Locally made juices, rum and food was by far the star of the Jounen Kwéyòl activities. Saint Lucians love food and drink. Most of our gatherings involve these staples. As expected, there was great food which everyone seemed to be enjoying. Many of these meals are primarily prepared around this time every year and can definitely be called delicacies.
Jounen Kwéyòl is a special celebration many St. Lucians look forward to every year. Next year's activities will be just as grand. If you missed this one, try not to miss next year. I didn't get to really visit the other communities but from what I was told they were just as culturally exhilarating as Dennery.
I captured the day with many photos that are attached to this article. They will take you back to the experience.
Now that the Kwéyòl season is over, we are now preparing for Christmas. As with all else, we do it uniquely in Saint Lucia.


text:
During Clueless Cast Reunion, Paul Rudd Finally Explained Why He Never Ages
Gina Carbone
Clueless came out in 1995, and it has become a running joke that Paul Rudd -- who will turn 50 on April 6, yes, 50! -- simply does not age. The cast of Clueless just reunited for a panel at Chicago's C2E2 expo. Paul Rudd (Josh) ended up a main attraction, after he arrived a little bit late, sitting next to co-stars Alicia Silverstone (Cher Horowitz), Breckin Meyer (Travis Birkenstock), and Donald Faison (Murray).
During the panel, Ant-Man star Paul Rudd was asked about the recent death of Stan Lee, and told a wonderful story. Rudd was also asked about his own apparent lack of aging, and had a great response, with backup from Breckin Meyer:
Paul Rudd: I'm 80-years-old on the inside. It's a mess underneath all this.
Breckin Meyer: On the set of Clueless they would come and they would get us like 20 minutes before set, and then on Paul's trailer they would knock like an hour beforehand because he had to finish sucking the lifeblood out of the babies he takes in order to maintain [his youth], and then he was camera-ready.
Paul Rudd: Hey, it's a tough business.
As IF the rest of the cast has aged much in the past 24 years either.
Thanks to Danielle Solzman for asking that question during C2E2, and sharing more of the context around his answer. This next one is great, with Ant-Man star Paul Rudd talking about "the real thrill" of meeting and working with Marvel icon Stan Lee for his cameo:
One of the things that I will always treasure was when we were working on the first movie and he did his cameo, he showed up and it was like the president showed up. Everyone on the crew, we were all kind of starstruck and reverential. He couldn't have been sweeter to everybody. Then he stayed and watched a bit of the scene. We were sitting and he was telling me how happy he was that Ant-Man was being made into a film....
Paul Rudd's story continued, and you can watch in a fan's full video below. Rudd said Stan Lee was excited to see his vision of Ant-Man from the comic book finally play out on screen.
paul rudd talks about #StanLee at @c2e2 #livetweet #marvel #AvengersEndgame #Clueless @Marvel pic.twitter.com/LApeIXZFwS
— Julian [email protected] 2019 (@julianexcalibur) March 23, 2019
Very sweet. Since it was a Clueless panel, they did talk some Clueless. @ClareKramer was there with some great live feed Q&A reactions. Here's one funny exchange:
.@donald_faison: Do you remember, y'all took me out for my 21st birthday?@AliciaSilv: *I* was there?!?
Paul Rudd: Do you remember *anything* about making this movie??
????#clueless #c2e2 pic.twitter.com/tWJAhBiCr5
— Clare Kramer (@ClareKramer) March 23, 2019
Of course, Paul Rudd was partly a focus of attention because there's so much hype for Avengers: Endgame, and he seems to be a major player in what happens. Ant-Man and the Wasp ended up a key bridge between Infinity War and Endgame with the Quantum Realm factor, and we'll have to see how it all plays out when Endgame opens April 26. That hugely anticipated movie is just one of the many titles heading to the big screen in 2019.
news Captain Marvel 2 Is Officially Happening
news Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings Is Reportedly Eyeing A Star Trek: Discovery Star
television Marvel Adds Lucifer And Brooklyn Nine-Nine Stars To New Hulu Series M.O.D.O.K.
news Marvel's Kevin Feige Met With Patrick Stewart About Reprising Professor X
How Bradley Cooper Was 'A Huge Help' With The Final Cut Of Joker news
The Arrow-verse's Crisis Crossover Almost Featured Another Superman-esque Cameo television


GSS Investment Inc is an entity registered at California with company number C3572306. Company is incorporated on 31st May 2013. Current status of the company is FTB Suspended. Registered agent is Sean Sungmo Gang, 3600 Wilshire Blvd #1740 Los Angeles CA 90010.
Do you know this company? Do you have positive or negative experience with GSS Investment Inc? Rate the company and help other users.
JPS Construction & Engineering, Inc.
Elder Day Services Of Lake County, CA Inc.


We are excited to provide more details for the Great Lancashire Pork Pie Bake Off. Firstly, we will shortly be announcing details of a new beer that is being brewed specially for the night. A barrel of the beer will be donated by the brewer free of charge. As with all proceeds from the Pie Off all proceeds will be going to Macmillan Cancer Support. Watch this space for further details soon. Along with the beer, musical entertainment will be provided on the night too. As certain members of the LPPAS aren't noted for their temperance the decision has been made to bring the Pie Off forward by 24 hours to the evening of Saturday 24th June.


Lufthansa is cracking down on a way for airline passengers to get cheaper fares-with a lawsuit that brings fresh attention to the practice. After using the outbound flight, instead of boarding the Frankfurt-to-Oslo return flight, he flew on a separate Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Berlin, according to CNN.
Though the practice could save a little money, it could be harmful to both the airlines and other passengers as well.
The German airline is suing a passenger who booked a Seattle-Frankfurt-Oslo flight, then saved money by skipping the last leg of the flight and taking another flight to his real destination, Berlin, CNN reports. Airline officials, however, would like to take it one step further by outlawing it completely. It is now seeking $2,385 in compensation.
Now, Lufthansa seeks compensation from the man on the order of $2,385, claiming the airline's been unfairly gamed.
Lufthansa lost the initial court case, but is appealing the decision.
The principle that airlines charge less for more flights, lies behind pricing strategies by "network carriers" such as Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways.


Note : Intersos does not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Company: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Location: Nigeria State: Job type: Full-Time Job category: UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children….


This new ORACLE ColorSHIFT DRL Kit features waterproof LED modules that install directly onto the lens surface. Because these new ColorSHIFT DRLs are installed directly to the outside of the vehicle's headlight lens, installation is easy- even for a beginner!
Using any of the ORACLE ColorSHIFT® controllers, the user can set the lights to be one single color or display color patterns and themes then simply switch the lights back to white for Legal on-road use!


text:
Helen Taft
As "the only unusual incident" of her girlhood, "Nellie" Herron Taft recalled her visit to the White House at 17 as the guest of President and Mrs. Hayes, intimate friends of her parents. Fourth child of Harriet Collins and John W. Herron, born in 1861, she had grown up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending a private school in the city and studying music with enthusiasm.
The year after this notable visit she met "that adorable Will Taft," a tall young lawyer, at a sledding party. They found intellectual interests in common; friendship matured into love; Helen Herron and William Howard Taft were married in 1886. A "treasure," he called her, "self-contained, independent, and of unusual application." He wondered if they would ever reach Washington "in any official capacity" and suggested to her that they might—when she became secretary of the treasury!
No woman could hope for such a career in that day, but Mrs. Taft welcomed each step in her husband's: state judge, solicitor general of the United States, federal circuit judge. In 1900 he agreed to take charge of American civil government in the Philippines. By now the children numbered three: Robert, Helen, and Charles. The delight with which she undertook the journey, and her willingness to take her children to a country still unsettled by war, were characteristic of this woman who loved a challenge. In Manila she handled a difficult role with enthusiasm and tact; she relished travel to Japan and China, and a special diplomatic mission to the Vatican.
Further travel with her husband,who became secretary of war in 1904,brought a widened interest in world politics and a cosmopolitan circle of friends. His election to the presidency in 1908 gave her a position she had long desired.
As first lady, she still took an interest in politics but concentrated on giving the administration a particular social brilliance. Only two months after the inauguration she suffered a severe stroke. An indomitable will had her back in command again within a year. At the New Year's reception for 1910, she appeared in white crepe embroidered with gold—a graceful figure. Her daughter left college for a year to take part in social life at the White House, and the gaiety of Helen's debut enhanced the 1910 Christmas season.
During four years famous for social events, the most outstanding was an evening garden party for several thousand guests on the Tafts' silver wedding anniversary, June 19,1911. Mrs. Taft remembered this as "the greatest event" in her White House experience. Her own book, Recollections ofFull Years, gives her account of a varied life. And the capital's famous Japanese cherry trees, planted around the Tidal Basin at her request, form a notable memorial.
Her public role in Washington did not end when she left the White House. In 1921 her husband was appointed chief justice of the United States—the position he had desired most of all—and she continued to live in the capital after his death in 1930. Retaining to the end her love of travel and of classical music, she died at her home on May 22, 1943.
by Bror Kronstand
Next The Presidents
Mid-Century Fashion and the First Ladies: From Ready-to-Wear to Haute Couture
Foreword, William SealeThe Style of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt: Fashion and Frugality in Times of Depression and War, Morgan BlattenbergThe...
The 2021 First Ladies Symposium
The First Ladies
Read Digital Edition Foreword, William SealeThe Office of the First Lady: Managing Public Duties, Private Lives, and Changing Expectations, Anita...
First Ladies' Private Lives
In the early decades of the republic a president's wife, like other wives, seldom displayed her private life to the...
Collection Animal Ambassadors
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
Podcast Entertaining at the White House
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation's official en...
Collection Women and the White House
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Collection The Presidents
Biographies & Portraits
Collection Cherry Blossoms
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
Podcast Fearless Leadership: A Conversation with Jean Case
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
Collection The First Ladies
Reading Lists & Bibliography
General White House Bibliography:Aikman, Lonnelle. The Living White House. Washington, D.C.: The White House Historical Association, 1996. Cunliffe, Marcus....


text:
About TradeFred
Licenses & Regulations
Safety of Funds
Identity Verification & Protection
Product Disclosure Statement and Terms of Business
Partnership Programmes
Bonus Terms And Conditions
Accounts Comparison Table
Spread Comparison
Range of Markets
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
CFD Expiry Dates
Registration Reward
Registration Reward Terms & Conditions
Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen für die Registrierung von Belohnungen
TradeFred's birthday cheque
First Deposit Credit
First Deposit Credit Terms & Conditions
Bedingungen für die Ersteinzahlung von Krediten und Darlehen
100-Trade Cash Reward
Daily reviews
Tradefred Newsroom
TradeFred Academy
What are CFDs?
How to Trade Currencies
Login Open an Account
Trading FX involves risk of loss
Foreign exchange (commonly known as Forex or FX) is the world's premier financial market. Worth trillions of dollars per day, it is essentially the process of simultaneously buying once currency and selling another.
In order to make a profit, an investor must correctly anticipate which way a currency price will change. Markets open Monday morning in Australia and close Friday evening in the US, presenting traders with 24/5 investment opportunities.
In Forex, currencies are quoted in pairs, essentially pitting one against the other. They consist of a base (displayed first) and a counter currency (displayed second), and a trader must decide how the base will perform against its counterpart.
Each currency is displayed as a three-letter symbol that is usually derived from its home country and the name of the national tender. For example, Australian Dollar is AUD and Great British Pound is GBP. The Euro (EUR) is the only exception to this rule, since the Eurozone is made up of a group of countries.
Currency classifications
Currencies are divided into two categories. Major currencies come from stronger world economies, such as the Eurozone, UK and USA.
There are three types of currency pairs – major, minor and exotic.
Major pairs will always contain the USD, either as a base or counter currency. Examples include USD/AUD, GBP/USD or USD/JPY.
Minor pairs are cases when major currencies are traded against each other, but the USD is not one of them. Examples include GBP/JPY, EUR/GBP and NZD/CHF. Meanwhile, exotic pairs involve one major and one minor currency – such as CHF/TRY or GBP/NOK.
How to make a profit
When placing a trade, investors must decide whether the base currency will perform better (appreciate in value) than its counterpart, or if the opposite will happen. If they think the base currency will fare better, they will "buy" (or take a long position) a currency pair, or they will "sell" a pair (or take a short position) if they believe the counter currency will be stronger.
If the market responds the way they predicted, the investor will make a profit on their trade. However, if their assumption is incorrect – they will start to make a loss.
Factors affecting prices
There are many things that can change currency prices. These can be political events such as general elections, economic factors like recessions, or even national disasters.
Financial institutions and politicians can also have an impact when they discuss monetary policy. Dovish (negative) statements can send a currency lower, while hawkish (positive) sentiments will have the opposite effect.
Why trust TradeFred
Client assets held in
Dedicated client
Licensed by the Australian
Securities & Investments Commission
COPYRIGHT @ 2016 TRADEFRED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BrightAU Capital Pty Ltd ACN 619 685 120 ("TradeFred") is a Corporate Authorised Representative (# 001258580) of Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd ACN 117 658 349, which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence #302792. Our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) are available on our website.
Risk Warning: Trading Foreign Exchange Currency Pairs (FX/Forex) and/or Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk to your capital. These derivatives may not be suitable for all investors. Consideration should be given to your level of experience, knowledge of financial markets, understanding of FX and CFD derivatives including margin, leverage, risk management, as well as trading techniques and methods. BrightAU Capital Pty Ltd provides general advice only that does not take into account financial situation, needs or individual investment objectives, and it is recommended that you seek independent advice as required. This information is general in nature and does not constitute advice or a recommendation to act upon the information or an offer. Bright AU Capital Pty Ltd's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy are available on our website.
Restricted Jurisdictions: BrightAU Capital Pty Ltd does not offer its services to residents of certain jurisdictions such as USA, Canada, Japan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Uganda, Vanuatu and Yemen. For more information, please see the Terms & Conditions.
TradeFred group is an international group, regulated and licensed in multiple jurisdictions. TradeFred group operates in the European Union and is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with licence number 342/17
The website tradefred.com.au is powered by TradeFred holdings limited.


text:
Ekta Singh
Global CHRO, AGS Health
Ekta is the CHRO (global) for AGS Health. In her role she manages all gamut of HR, CSR, D&I, Branding & Communications.
HR Business Leader with more than two and half decades of progressive experience in Strategy, Organisational Design and restructuring, M&A, Employee Relations, Business Partnering, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management, Talent Development and Recruiting.
Blend of strategic, tactical and business oriented skills coupled with the ability to develop processes that result in a bottom line impact.
Ability to lead the day-to-day operations of a premier organization in a multi-location and Global environment
Provide strategic, proactive guidance, advice and expertise in HR/ER risk management and policy development. Provide advice and coaching to all locations across US India in the areas of employment law. Develop and implement HR initiatives. Includes managing investigation process to reduce the risk of a fraud, workplace violence, work place harassment and more.
Has served as the chairperson of the POPSH committee at Capgemini, has been on the re addressal committee of ASH (against Sexual Harassment) both at RBS and Deloitte's (Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee) Has been a member of the Diversity & Inclusion and is a leading facilitator for several programs
She is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Certified Coach.
She started her career in the year 1996 with CMC LTD and has worked in India and abroad in organizations like Capgemini, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland and Corpus Inc.
She wears many hats and is a speaker, trainer, executive coach, writer and thought leader. She is on the board for a not for profit called END NOW Foundation. They are the only not for profit organization in the space of Promoting Internet Ethics and Digital Wellbeing. Maximizing Technology Benefits, while minimizing Risks & Negativity
She is involved in philanthropic activities in her free time. Cancer prevention and awareness amongst women. She is also attached to an orphanage in Hyd and is an active member.
Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, D&I and CSR
Interests (or) Hobbies:
Loves to travel and she is involved in philanthropic activities in her free time. Cancer prevention and awareness are some of the causes close to her heart.
Started her career in the year 1996 with CMC LTD.
Worked in India & abroad in organizations like Corpus Inc., Deloitte and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Awards Honored With
VP Diversity Award at Capgemini for promoting gender diversity and its development
Telangana's Top HR Leader Award in an event hosted by World HRD and IPE.
The Best HR Leadership Award in the Employee Engagement Achievers Awards hosted by Kamikaze Media
Speaker/Panelist in 2017-2018
Speaker at LinkedIn multiple topics, People matters, Economic Times, SHRM, HYSEA, NHRD, NASSCOM etc
Mentor Speaker at jobsforher where she spoke on 'Second Career'
Suman Rudra
Rahul Kalidindi


text:
BREAKING UNWRITTEN RULES
Barbara finds herself in the arms of her boss, being kissed by him and kissing him back. It's what she has wanted, for far longer than she's prepared to admit, but it simply cannot happen.
A first time story.
Written: April 2007. Word count: 1,700.
No. Barbara's mind screamed at her. A split second later, she obeyed the negation.
"No!" She cried, as with more force than she thought she had, she yanked herself from Lynley's arms, staggered backwards and stared up at him. "No," she repeated, as much for her benefit as for his.
"Barbara," he stretched out his hand towards her. She took another step backwards.
"Go," she ordered. "Just go, sir. Go."
But he ignored her. "It's all right, Barbara," he said softly, now taking a step towards her. He was smiling down at her; his eyes were full of emotion. Emotion she would not let herself acknowledge.
Again she took another backwards; this time she ran into the wall. "No. It isn't," she said, now glaring at him. "Go. Get out, or I'll . . ."
He halted. "What? Call the police?" His tone was light; he was laughing at her.
Suddenly she saw the toff she'd first despised, the Earl who merely played at being a detective, rather than the man she'd come to like, to respect, to call 'friend', to . . . Love? She ignored the thought. More than five years of growing affection and closeness fled in that instant, as she just stared up at him.
Her face must have shown her feelings, as his changed too. It become more distant, colder, he looked at her as he hadn't done for years. And then that look fled too, and it was replaced with sadness and . . .
She didn't know what else.
She didn't care what else.
She just wanted him out of her house.
Out of her life.
Out of her mind.
No, you don't.
"Yes, I do!" She hadn't meant to speak the word aloud. As she did so, and she saw puzzlement cross the handsome, aristocratic face. But she ignored that too.
Instead, she dug her nails into her palms and said coldly, "If you'd be so kind to leave now, sir." She put as much derision into the final word as she could; far more than she had ever done before. And she chose her words carefully; deliberately mimicking the kind of thing he might say.
Now she saw pain on his face, as he shook his head. "I'm sorry, Barbara," was all he said, as he turned and let himself out of her flat, closing the door quietly behind him.
She tried hard to ignore the tears that flowed down her face. She had just broken her own unwritten rule: 'Never fall in love with boss. And if you do, never act on your feelings'.
As he strode down the street to where he'd left his car, Tommy cursed what had happened; what he had let happen. He had always vowed that he would never act on his growing feelings for Barbara. So much for rules. But then throughout his life, he'd broken most of those anyway. But this one, his self-imposed, unwritten one, he'd always thought he would keep.
Damn it. It had just felt so right, so natural; it still did. Having her in his arms had touched something inside him that even Helen or Deborah hadn't touched, hadn't reached.
But it was all wrong.
Not because of Barbara's background, that in itself didn't matter. For all their faults, the Lynleys had never been troubled by something as outdated as 'class'; at least not consciously. And anyway, his mother had liked her, and Barbara had liked his mother.
Nor was it just that she was his colleague, but she was his partner. Over the years, he had slept his way around the Met, not something of which he was particularly proud, but even he had some morals. One didn't sleep with one's partner. Not that he and Barbara had got that far. But you wanted to. He ignored the voice; of course he'd wanted to.
There was something about Barbara Havers that had fascinated him from the moment they'd been partnered. Both mavericks in their own way, they'd been thrown together in an attempt to get rid of both of them, in particular Barbara. However, it had failed, and rather than losing either of them, the Met had, instead, found its top team.
And they'd become more than just working partners; they had become friends. She'd lied for him; he'd supported her; she'd been there for him after Helen's death; he'd been there for her after her father's. They worked; he didn't know why or how, even that surpassed all logic, but they did.
He'd been attracted to her for longer than he'd let himself admit, even whilst Helen had still been alive, and he had thought, in fact had been certain, that she had felt the same. And with her mouth under his, just for a fleeting, scant second opening to him, how she'd felt in his embrace, how she'd put her own arms around him, he'd thought . . .
But clearly he had been wrong. Except he hadn't been wrong. He knew that. One thing Thomas Lynley did know was women, even women as contrary and confusing as Barbara Havers. He had not been wrong; she was attracted to him. He'd read that in her kiss; in the way she held him; in the way she'd tore herself from his arms.
And for her it wasn't all simply the dressing of his title, the money he had, his car, his clothes, all the trappings that meant nothing. She wasn't superficial, unlike so many of the women who had passed through his life. If anything his title and background and money made his unattractive to her. However, she did care; that was evident, and had been for quite some time.
But as he drove away, all he could see was the look on her face as she ordered him to leave her home. The look that took him back to their first meeting.
He banged the steering wheel, cursed his foolishness and drove far faster than the speed limit permitted.
He arrived at his office to find an order to see the Commissioner immediately upon arrival.
"Ah, Lynley, come in. Come in."
"Sir."
"I'll come straight to the point. Sergeant Havers came to see me a short while ago, she wishes, no, that isn't strong enough, she insists on being partnered with someone else." The Commissioner leant back in his chair and stared unblinkingly up at Lynley, clearly watching him, appraising him, waiting for him to respond to the news. What else had she told him?
Lynley forced himself not to react, falling back on the old school and what he'd been taught. He knew he was impassive. "I see. And did she give any explanation, sir?"
"No. She didn't. Just said something about it being time to move on. What's happened, Lynley? Has she finally tired of your ways? Talk down to her once too often, did you?"
"I have never talked down to Barbara, sir. Look, I can sort this out."
"You'd better. Because, to be honest, Lynley, we both know that although she has, shall we say, mellowed since you and she became partnered, few other Inspectors, if any, will want her on their team. She's too volatile and disrespectful."
Both accusations were true, but Lynley wasn't about to confirm that. "May I go, sir?"
The Commissioner waved his hand, dismissing him.
Aware that he had one shot at this, that whatever he said to her had to be good, or else he'd lost her completely and utterly, Lynley strode through the office. "Have you seen - It doesn't matter." He saw her and quickened his stride to catch up with her. "Sergeant Havers, I think we need to talk."
"There's nothing to say, sir," was her response, as she shook off his hand and walked away from him.
He followed her.
She turned and went into the Ladies.
Well, that wasn't going to stop him.
"What the -" A woman, he didn't waste time trying to remember her name, said; her tone one of anger.
"Excuse me, but I need to have a very urgent word with Barbara," he said, smiling at the other women who just stared at him. He grabbed her arm and tried to get her to leave, but she stood her ground.
"I told you, sir. There is nothing to say."
"Barbara."
"Please, sir. Just go." So many 'sirs' in such a short space of time, told him more he suspected that she knew she was revealing.
Aware that they were fast turning into a sideshow, he lowered his head and began to speak, his voice low, but forceful. "You know, Havers, even before you were partnered with me, I'd heard all kinds of reports about you. Things, not very pleasant things, were said, and during our five years together, I find that I agree with a lot of them. Equally, a lot more were unjustified. But one thing I have never heard anyone say about you, one thing that I would never have believed you capable of is cowardice."
Her eyes widened. "What? I'm not a coward."
"Really?" he said, letting go of her arm and moving towards the door.
"Sir -" The door swinging shut silenced her.
The three women behind her were silent, but she could imagine what they were thinking. How they must just be waiting for her to leave, so they could gossip.
She stood there for a second, torn. Torn between just letting him walk away, knowing that he'd keep out of her life, as you told him to, and going after him and . . . If she went after him; if she stopped him, everything would change; everything. But if you don't, everything will change.
She pulled open the door. She could still see him striding down the corridor. "Sir," she called, starting to follow him.
He didn't stop.
She opened her mouth.
She had a split second, no more, to make her decision. Images flowed through her mind, chasing one another, tumbling over one another. It was everything she despised; he was everything she despised. It was wrong. All wrong.
He reached the end of the corridor and began to turn.
"Tommy," she cried.
With the single word, she sealed her fate and her future.
The First Step is the sequel to this story.