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Kelly has been consorting with the cartoonists, and here she is, featured in two different, fantastic cartoons!
From the great website, Life with Dogs, cartoonist Jason Dodge created this cartoon, based on input from me and Kelly:
And, here is a cartoon by the talented duo, Jim and Bruce, at Draw the Dog, inspired by Kelly's own unique snuggling location!
Happy Friday!
Peggy and Kelly
Friday Funnies
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UNC Chapel Hill Morrison Residence Hall competed in the 2013 Campus Conservation Nationals competition organized by Lucid, USGBC Center for Green Schools, NWF, and ASE. Morrison Residence Hall was one of the top five schools with the greatest average percent reduction in electricity. Savings ranged from 16-19% reductions across all participating buildings.
This year more than 300,000 students at 120 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada collectively saved 2,114,844 kilowatt-hours of electricity — equivalent to averting 2,426,040 pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere and saving $160,000. Students also saved nearly 1,681,241 million gallons of water, or the equivalent of 11,208 hours of shower use.
Our mission is to enhance education and research at Carolina by ensuring that buildings are constructed and operated in the most energy and cost-efficient manner possible and to educate Carolina on resource conservation methods.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
UNC Energy Management Celebrates Savings
UNC at Chapel Hill announced today that its NC Area Health Education Center, Tarrson Hall and Neurosciences Building successfully crossed the finish line in EPA's 2012 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings.
NC Area Health Education Center reduced its energy use by more than 20 percent placing 11th overall among all 3,000 competitors for energy use reductions. Additionally, Tarrson Hall and Neurosciences were formally recognized for placing in the top 10 percent in energy reductions.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
UNC Morrison Competing Again
UNC Morrison Residence Hall is competing again in the Lucid Campus Conservation Nationals competition. They have also entered a video in the National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology-Campus Conservation Nationals 2013 Video Contest. Please vote for them at CCN Video contest tab of the Campus Ecology facebook page.
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LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA — Lorna Labadia, 35, was sorting plastic bottles and metal scraps, which she would sell to a junk shop, hoping to augment her husband's income so they could have something for their three children this Christmas.
Labadia was in front of a white tent as she was also looking after her daughter, who has been sickly since they were forced to transfer inside a tent since Tropical Storm "Ondoy" struck late September.
Hers is among the almost 200 families still stuck inside tents in Barangay Tadlac who are prepared to spend Christmas inside their respective tents.
Labadia said her home has been flooded since September so they did not have any choice but to live inside the borrowed tent. But, she said, her children had been complaining of the heat during the day, while it was usually extremely cold at night.
"We just have to adjust since we don't have any choice. Even our relatives' homes are still flooded up to now," said Labadia, whose house was still flooded up to her knees.
Labadia's family shares the tent with some relatives. Seven persons live inside their tent.
"We felt very desperate at the start, but we could not do something about it, so we chose to continue living our lives," said Labadia, whose husband also works in a nearby junk shop.
She said they wanted to go home already but were worried of their children's health.
She said the flood water had a foul smell already. "If we need to spend our Christmas here, there's nothing we can do."
Labadia's house is located near Laguna lake and water rises with heavy rains.
Lita Hernandez, 75, another resident of Barangay Tadlac said her nine grandchildren had also been complaining of the extreme heat inside their tent.
"I would just tell them that we would return home soon," but, she said, it might really take some more weeks.
Hernandez said their home still had water inside so there was still no chance to move in.
She said the flood water was still almost knee-high when they visited their area a few days ago.
Village chief Marvin Bautista said the residents could use the tents until the flood had subsided.
The tents were lent by some nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in September.
Emergency classes
Teachers of the Tadlac Elementary School, meanwhile, were still struggling to help their students adjust to the situation.
The school was also gravely flooded last September where flood water was waist-high.
Last October, a large tent was put up to accommodate most of the students, but it was washed out by Typhoon "Santi."
Now, classes of Grades 1 to 4 are held inside a chapel, while those of Grades 5 and 6 are held inside a private subdivision's vacant clubhouse.
School principal Sylvia Encabo said she hoped that classes would be normal again by January. Karen Lapitan, Inquirer Southern Luzon
Monday, November 30, 2009
Evacuees may spend Christmas season in tents
Friday, November 27, 2009
From an old house to a new restaurant
By Karen Lapitan
Posted date: November 26, 2009
PAGSANJAN, LAGUNA— For love of food, a man and his wife here turned their ancestral house into a restaurant, using heirloom such as sets of silverware and plates to serve customers.
"At first, we wanted a small and simple business because we both love food," says Anna Cabrega, the town's current council secretary.
Her husband Ronald has been in the food industry for 12 years, and has cooked for a number of popular restaurants.
In 2006, the couple started serving snacks for residents of Pagsanjan right on their Rizal Street property, which they soon called Calle Arco.
The restaurant is located near the famous Pagsanjan Arc at the town's entrance, hence, the name of the establishment.
Soon, demand pushed the couple to turn their small enterprise into a serious restaurant venture.
"We never thought Calle Arco would become famous," she says.
Asked on what made their food business a success, Anna cited that it could be their family's love for entertaining guests.
"Love for food is a given factor, but the difference lies in how you treat customers. In our case, we treat them as if they are visitors to our home," says Anna. "That habit of entertaining guests was actually derived from my grandmother who owned this house. She loved cooking for guests."
When the Cabregas started out, they used the utensils that Anna's grandmother stored in the house.
Even the tables and chairs were not new when Calle Arco opened as a 20-seater restaurant.
The couple also improved on the menu over the years. From mere snacks and pasta dishes, the Cabregas now serve breakfast, lunch and dinner fares.
Calle Arco is popular for its Sinigang na Baka na may Langka. She says that the dish is the one enticing more people to eat at their place.
Later, Calle Arco's reputation crossed the town's boundaries.
"Our past and returning clients are doing their part. They would recommend our restaurant to [other people]," says Anna, who remains gratified with the feedback they get from tourists.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Laguna de Bay takes center stage
By Karen Lapitan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted date: November 18, 2009
SCIENTISTS usually list causes and solutions—mostly in highly technical terms—when dealing with the swollen Laguna de Bay, but two university professors are trying to make people understand the issue better through theater.
Professors Dennis Gupa and Emmanuel Dumlao of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB) came up with a theater production that aimed to spread awareness of the lake's history and current situation.
In particular, they wanted to explain to high school and elementary students in Los Baños what went wrong with the Laguna lake.
"Sapagkat Hindi Delubyo ang Tawag Dito" was presented at the
UPLB College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) auditorium on Oct. 17 by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), in cooperation with the CAS.
The play was based on poems about stories of the lakeshore people, written by Dumlao, a literature professor and Palanca awardee for poetry. Dumlao personally went to the areas affected by the recent typhoons to hear the stories and to understand what happened.
The lines of the poems were the actual lines thrown by the characters.
"We wanted to give the lake its character," said Gupa, a humanities professor, who directed the play. "It's like personifying the lake."
The lines mainly explained the reasons Tropical Storm "Ondoy" stole many lives and property on Sept. 26:
"Pitik lang nang pitik, pare.
Sige lang, kasi wala kang pake.
Upos ng sigarilyo? Pitik lang.
Balat ng kendi? Pitik lang."
(Just flick and flick, pare.
It's OK, because you don't care.
Cigarette butt? Just flick.
Candy wrapper? Just flick.)
"Tapon lang nang tapon, pare.
Sige lang, kasi wala kang pake.
Plastic at goma? Tapon lang.
Styro at bakal? Tapon lang.
Kasi wala kang pake!"
(Just throw and throw, pare.
It's OK, because you don't care.
Plastic and rubber? Just throw.
Styro and metal? Just throw.
Because you don't care!)
"Pero, pare, huwag mong kalimutan
pag nagpasalamat sa 'yo ang ulan,
Lahat mong ipinitik, lahat mong itinapon.
Lahat ibabalik sa iyo ng alon.
Ibabalik sa 'yo ng alon.
Kasi wala kang pake."
(But, pare, don't forget
when the rain thanks you,
Everything you flicked, everything you threw.
Everything will be brought back to you by the waves.
Will be brought back to you by the waves.
Because you don't care.)
Dumlao and Gupa wanted to show to the students the simple activities that people often do to harm the environment.
The lines were lifted from one of Dumlao's poems, "Dahil Wala Kang Pake," referring to the inconsiderate and irresponsible acts that affect the state of the lake and the environment in general.
Another poem, "Kung Pababayaan Natin," highlighted sustainable development while criticizing a kind of progress that compromises the environment.
"Ano'ng halaga ng pag-unlad
kung sinasalanta ang komunidad?
Anong halaga ng kayamanan
kung kinikitil ang buhay?"
(What's the price of progress
if the community is devastated?
What's the value of treasures
when lives are lost?)
With only wooden benches and pillows held by masked characters, the play offered an atypical plot. "Those are normally found in our homes, and they give a certain connection to the audience," Dumlao said.
There were no main characters or cameo roles. In most of the scenes, the characters held black pillows that spelled out the lake's different pollutants. Sometimes, the pillows were thrown to the floor as the lake.
What happened in the Laguna lake should not be treated as a deluge but a consequence of one's greediness, Dumlao said.
Gupa and Dumlao said they introduced a different approach to prick the conscience of the audience without being too boring. "We intended it to be a bit horrific," Gupa said in explaining the masks and the musical scoring.
He said people had known the problem for many years, "but we need repetition to help people understand what we want to convey."
Perfect timing
According to him, the theater production was conceptualized through the LLDA even before Ondoy came. The first target, Gupa said, was Muntinlupa.
"We were busy rehearsing the play when Ondoy hit many towns and cities around the lake, and we felt it was a perfect timing to tell people how much the lake has suffered," Gupa said.
Gerry Carandang, public information unit head of LLDA, said the amount of water in the lake doubled after the storm, and its condition worsened because of the clogged floodways.
The Laguna lake is surrounded by six provinces and 12 cities, the majority of which are still submerged in water.
Dumlao told the students not to rely on anyone, especially politicians, in saving the lake. "They may be here during relief operations, bringing packs of relief goods with their names and photos on it. But they're doing that not to save the lake, but for the coming elections," he said.
Dumlao and Gupa planned to stage more productions for an environmental cause. "A lifetime is not enough for this kind of campaign, but we're willing to do more so we can help," Gupa said.
Delia Bandoy, a high school teacher at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), said the play helped them explain to their students the reasons behind the flooding.
"We're grateful that the LLDA chose our students to be part of the audience. Even us (teachers) were enlightened," she said.
The LSPU is one of the schools in Laguna that were gravely affected by the swelling of the Laguna lake. Most of its students now hold classes in tents.
"Educating the youth about what is happening in the environment is a very tedious task. Capturing their interest should be the primary consideration. Thus, we came up with the idea of feeding them the information in a very creative and unconventional way," said LLDA general manager Edgardo Manda.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thousands missed lunch to view Pacquiao fight
First Posted 19:09:00 11/15/2009
Filed Under: Philippines - Regions, Sport, Boxing, Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines -- Thousands of Marinduqueños braved the searing heat of the sun and hunger just to watch Manny Pacquiao's fight.
Eager Pacquiao fans even trooped to the plaza in Sta. Cruz town as early as 7 a.m. just to have the best seats. The free viewing of the fight was sponsored by a local politician.
By 10 a.m., around 2,000 fans converged in the plaza. Despite the heat and hunger, most of the excited fans refused to budge from their seats to take lunch.
Jose Ramos, 57, from the neaighboring Torrijos town, said he went to the plaza early to get hold of a promotional VCD of previous Pacquiao fights given away for free for the early viewers.
Edmar Rey, an avid Pacquiao fan, remarked that as soon as Pacquiao floored Cotto in the middle rounds, he knew that the fight was over.
The fight was shown live for free in the town plazas of all the six towns of Marinduque.
In Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro, viewers mocked Cotto as a "runner," not a boxer.
"Cotto is not a boxer but a runner," said Inzo Maula, an enterpreneur from Bulalacao town in Oriental Mindoro.
The live coverage of Pacquiao's fight was sponsored by politicians in the province.
At the provincial jail, all inmates, estimated at 300, were focused on the fight.
There were shouting and hugging when Manny won, said prison guard Willy Chan.
In Los Baños, Laguna, the streets were almost totally cleared even hours before the start of the bout as the residents here were glued to the telecast.
Businessman Ping Garcia, who watched the fight via live streaming, said, "Discipline, dedication and talent did it for Pacman.
Dwight Jason Ronan, 22, said the fight was not as exciting as Pacquiao's previous fights.
He added he wanted to see more action and drama on the fight.
University of the Philippines student Jehboy Bagalihog, 20, said he did not care much about this fight."I don't see its impact on our lives. What can we get after that win?"
Bagalihog said some people might have died out of sheer excitement.
In Cabuyao town, also in Laguna, the crowd cheered for Pacquiao since the national anthem opened Sunday's boxing match and jeered at Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto's bloodied face every time it was flashed on the screen.
"Magaling (Great)! This is one of the best fights I've seen, the other one was his fight against (Ricky) Hatton. Either way, what's important is he won," said Victor Villano, 58, who has been following Pacquiao's fights.
"Pacquiao and even Aling Dionisia (Pacquiao's mother), will be richer," said Elvie Bibal.
A live feed of the Pacquiao-Cotto fight was shown at the St. Vincent Academy, Barangay Mamatid, Cabuyao, Laguna.
It drew hundreds of residents to the school's gymnasium, even those from the flooded areas of the town.
Dr. Claire Reyta, who was with the Laguna Chapter of Red Cross conducting a bloodletting activity, said she only watched boxing when Pacquiao hit the ring.
In Cavite, resident Xyzie Ybanes, 50, said about a thousand watched the live screening of the Pacquiao-Cotto fight at the rooftop of the town market in Noveleta.
Local politicians sponsored the screening of the fight.
In Sta. Cruz, Laguna, the presence of relief goods in the covered court in Barangay Poblacion prevented the regular free screening of the bout, said town Mayor Ariel Magcalas.
He said they usually put up television sets at the four corners of the court but were not able to do so because the space was occupied by relief goods, including sacks of rice kept for distribution to the typhoon victims.
Nineteen thousand families were affected by Ondoy and Santi in September and October with several villages remaining under floodwater, said Magcalas.
The mayor, however, believed that even in such a dire situation, residents would still find ways to view the boxing match.
He said there was free screening of the Pacquiao-Cotto fight at the Arjem cockpit arena in Barangay Bubukal, but this one was sponsored by Laguna 4th district Rep. Egay San Luis.
Naga City Legal Officer Angel Ojastro III: "Pacquiao did not defeat Cotto, he destroyed him. As stated by Shane Mosley, Pacquiao is the Bruce Lee of boxing. He is revolutionizing boxing the way Bruce Lee revolutionized [other forms] of martial arts. Pacquiao has changed fundamental concepts of boxing."
Fr. Wilmer Joseph Tria, priest, Archdiocese of Caceres: "It reflects Philippine elections: bet, watch, go home. No real participation, no genuine democracy."
Fr. Norberto Eyuli, director, Socio-Pastoral Action Center, Archdiocese of Daet: "Win or lose Pacquiao, it's our pride."
Kristoffer Sychay, coffee shop owner, Beanbag Coffee Naga: "It's a prelude to the much anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fight of the decade."
John Concepcion, spokesperson Karapatan-Bicol: "I want Pacquiao to win. He's the pride of the Filipinos. What I would not want is for traditional politicians to use him (Pacquiao) to advance their interests, especially those who belong to the Arroyo administration."
Reports from Gerald Gene Querubin, Donna Virola, Karen Lapitan, Maricar Cinco and Jonas Cabiles Soltes, Inquirer Southern Luzon
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Laguna café also brews artists
By Karen Lapitan
Inquirer Southern Luzon
First Posted 18:52:00 11/07/2009
Filed Under: Restaurants & catering, Entrepreneurship
PAETE, LAGUNA, Philippines—Using the remains of demolished homes and buildings from nearby towns, a dentist here has put up a coffee shop, aimed to develop and promote local artistry.
Art aficionado Dr. Noli Valdecantos, 47, opened Kape Kesada on December 26, 2004 after attending a series of art exhibitions in Metro Manila that made him realize that Paete artists also deserve wider opportunities.
Located along J.V. Quesada street in Paete town, Kape Kesada is also known to brew local artists other than aromatic concoctions.
Asked on how he managed to combine his love for science and the arts, he said "when you are born in Paete, you are born an artist."
He said his interest in art started when he was still a kid, mainly due to the artistic environment where he grew up, realizing that there's no conflict when combining science and art.
No blueprint
The structure of Kape Kesada is in itself a work of art from accumulated old materials. From the walls to the lavatory, the coffee shop used recycled materials Valdecantos got from nearby towns and provinces.
"[Kape Kesada] is like a puzzle. No plan was formally made on how the structure should look like. I just gathered some useful recycled materials from demolished structures," said Valdecantos, who spent almost two years in completing the whole structure.
The stone bricks of Kape Kesada were from an old church, the windows' capiz parts were given by some Paete residents, while the wood he used were from demolished homes in Pila town and the provinces of Rizal and Quezon.
Haven for artists
Kape Kesada paved the way toward many opportunities for many home-grown artists.
The Paete Artists Guild was established along the process that supports local artists who want their talent to be exposed. Visual artists and singers primarily make up this group.
According to Valdecantos, Kape Kesada serves as the official venue for the artists' exhibits and acoustic nights.
"After being given exposure here, we also help them through our contacts to have a more sustainable career," he added.
As Kape Kesada serves as an exhibit area for Paete artists, customers can view and decide what to buy while sipping their cups of coffee. Art works of featured artists are also sold here.
"Most exhibitions in Manila are plainly viewing of paintings and other art works, but we offer more by allowing customers to feel more relaxed while drinking coffee," Valdecantos claimed.
The coffee shop and art gallery offers a rustic and relaxing ambiance that has attracted many coffee and art lovers not only from Laguna but also from the metropolis as well.
Ambassadors of Spain and France are just two of the high profile personalities enticed by this coffee shop-art gallery.
Valdecantos thinks that local artistry must be preserved and promoted as this is what Paete is known for. "Paete artists have this huge potential, but they just don't know how to get enough exposure," while encouraging more young artists to develop their artistic sides.
"This is the pathway for artistic thought and its works," he added, while emphasizing how proud he is to be from Paete.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Brownouts, floods continue in southern Luzon areas
First Posted 18:14:00 11/03/2009
Filed Under: Electricity Production & Distribution, Disasters (general)
MANILA, Philippines -- Several parts of Southern Tagalog continue to endure brownout and floods while the number of casualties has risen days after sweeping typhoon Santi (international name: Mirinae) packed strong winds in the region.
In its latest report Tuesday, the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) recorded a total of 17 deaths. Two persons remain missing.
Laguna accounted for 11 deaths with the recovery of another victim identified as Fidel Reyes, 26, in a river in Calamba City late Monday, said the RDCC.
Quezon and Cavite reported one death each; Rizal recorded two deaths; while in Batangas, the bodies of a father and a son who perished after a bridge collapsed were retrieved on Monday.
Anthony Espedido, 51, from Pagsanjan and Anthony Candelaria from Liliw in Laguna, however, remained missing
Meanwhile, several towns are still enduring a power outage since Saturday.
Power supply has not been restored in the towns of Alaminos, Magdalena, Liliw, Victoria, and San Pablo City in Laguna; Candelaria, Sariaya, and Tayabas in Quezon; and in Jalajala and Pililla in Rizal.
The flood reaching five feet high remained in Pagsanjan while water remained at knee to waist level in some villages in Los Baños, Mabitac and Liliw in Laguna.
The Department of Public Works and Highways-Calabarzon put the damage to infrastructure at P133 million, after the bridges of Colong-colong and Matingain in Lemery, and the "Bridge of Promise" in Batangas City, collapsed due to the flashfloods.
In Majayjay town in Laguna, the San Isidro bridge remained closed to traffic.
It also estimated a P1.8-million worth of damage in the collapse of bridges in Quezon.
In the Bicol Region, the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council in Camarines Norte, which was hard hit by typhoon Santi, reported a death toll of 11 as of Tuesday. Causes of death included drowning, extreme cold (hypothermia), and being hit by falling trees. Reports from Maricar P. Cinco, Karen Lapitan, Jonas Cabiles Soltes and Marrah Erika Lesaba, Inquirer Southern Luzon


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|This is Walt. He's mildly creepy.
Who thought this was a good idea?
Sure, in theory it's great. Put a
Our elf is named Walt. Of course he is. We give things Disney names every chance we can in this household. It's a miracle my kids weren't name Cinderella and Snow White. Honestly.
Anyway, back to the elf.
It's supposed to work like this: Read the book one night (about a month before Christmas) and then POOF! The elf "appears" the next morning, presumably from the North Pole where apparently Santa has minions of creepy plastic elves at his disposal. And then, every night after the munchkins have
And if you're on Pinterest you have surely seen all the super creative who-has-that-much-time-on-their-hands "Elf on the Shelf ideas" ... such as Elf playing board games with other toys. Or Elf sitting on the toilet reading a comic book (which leaves me scratching my head, because since you aren't supposed to move the elf, for fear of killing his magic, does this mean you give up a toilet for an entire day?!?). Or Elf making "snow angels" in flour on your kitchen cupboard (oh the mess!).
I look at those photos and shake my head. I can't remember to move the elf every night, let alone come up with witty, creative, Martha Stewart like ideas for the little guy.
I dread Pinterest right now.
Because I'm failing the Elf on the Shelf this year.
Instead of whimsical fairy tale themed elf fun....this is what really happens with the elf in our house: I find the elf in the back of my closet the day after Thanksgiving and think "Crap. It's that time of year again." I tell the kids to find the book so they can read it so Walt can return from the North Pole. Kids find book and oldest reads it to youngest while I'm out, enjoying a mommy time out (read: two glasses of wine with dinner). And later that evening, I remember at 11 p.m. to put the elf out. (See photo above where Walt is scaling a tree a la Edward Cullen in Twilight). Kids are thrilled to find the elf at the top of the tree. The next night I forget (again!) to move the elf. And I wake up at 6 a.m. in the morning thinking "C.R.A.P. I forgot to move that thing." I tell Kevin to get up and to move it. He puts it way up high in the family room, right next to very breakable collector snow globes. Not his best moment. But hey, at least the elf has moved.
And the magic can continue....
And the next night?
I forgot to move the thing again.
Let's see if I can remember tonight.
Odds are, probably not.


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It is very easy to live our lives in hypocrisy if we are not mindful of the pitfalls of the spiritual life. We can become Pharisees without even noticing, if we let our Christianity be artificially lived. Living our lives as though we have been rehearsed by a stage director, we will have accomplished nothing, and will remain no more than an actor. Putting on the mask of Christianity, is not living in Christ. An honest, daily examination of our conscience, together with regular guidance by our confessor, is the only way we can live a Christian life that will lead to transformation of the heart.
If we simply put on a show of being a Christian, without any true repentance, we will remain mired in false religiosity, and our heart will grow dark. Christ must be invited into the heart on a daily basis, through prayer, and honest examination of our conscience, without which there can be no spiritual growth. We can not play at being a Christian, for to do so will lead to spiritual death.
We must "put on Christ' daily, and make sure our public expression of our faith is not being acted out for others, but is ever entering into a deeper relationship with this very Christ. Playing at spirituality only leads to spiritual death. If our life does not give witness to Christ in us, and if our attention is given over to self promotion, or a desire to please others, but avoids honest examination of our sins, we will be like fruit that dies on the vine.
With love in Christ,
Abbot Tryphon
Photo: This is the 10th anniversary of the Reconciliation of the two parts of the Russian Orthodox Church. The photo was taken by Sergei Kalfov of me standing within the Martha and Mary Convent, in Moscow, Russia. This convent was founded by the Grand Duchess Elizabeth who was martyred by the Bolsheviks and later canonized by the Russian Church. As you can see by the scaffolding – they had just started renovations of the church and the remainder of the convent buildings.
Thursday May 11, 2017 / April 28, 2017
Fourth Week of Pascha. Tone three.
Apostles Jason and Sosipater of the Seventy, and their companions: Martyrs Saturninus, Jakischolus (Inischolus), Faustianus, Januarius, Marsalius, Euphrasius, Mammius, the Virgin Cercyra, and Christodolus the Ethiopian, at Corfu (1st. c.).
Martyrs Dada, Maximus, and Quintilian at Dorostolum (286).
Virgin-martyr Anna (1938).
St. Cyril, bishop of Turov (1183).
Martyrs Zeno, Eusebius, Neon, and Vitalis, who were converted by Apostles Jason and Sosipater.
Venerable Auxibius, bishop of Soli in Cyprus (102).
Venerable Cyriacus, abbot of Kargopol (Vologda) (1462).
Venerable Cronan, abbot of Roscrea, Ireland (7th c.) (Celtic & British).
Martyr John of Romania (Greek).
Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus. (Greek).
Miracle at Carthage (Greek).
Martyr Tibald of Pannonia (304).
The Scripture Readings
Acts 10:34-43
Preaching to Cornelius' Household
34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. 36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all— 37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. 40 Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, 41 not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. 42 And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. 43 To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins."
John 8:12-20
12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
Jesus Defends His Self-Witness
13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, "You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true."
14 Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me. 17 It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I am One who bears witness of Myself, and the Father who sent Me bears witness of Me."
19 Then they said to Him, "Where is Your Father?"
Jesus answered, "You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also."
20 These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.


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English: Mount Etna, Sicily, topped in snow Italiano: La cima dell'Etna era coperta di neve (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes, and it is the largest in all of Europe. It rises to almost 11,000 feet above sea level. It truly is a remarkable experience because of how quickly the vegetation and temperature will change as you ascend to the top of the mountain. At the lower levels, it is very lush because of the volcanic soil. There are plants and vegetables that are unique only to this mountain. And some of the local wine that is grown alongside it is truly delicious. Then are you reach the higher levels, the surface becomes almost moon-like as you see the dead craters of the volcano and you truly appreciate the destructive force of Mother Nature.
Volcanic Eruptions
There are truly some spectacular photos when the volcano erupts. The volcano is in a constant state of eruption, as you always see smoke coming out of the top crater. However, the major eruptions happen every ten years are so. Although, I do not remember a year where it will not make the news and cause havoc with your travel plans if you are in that area. In one of the restaurants, I saw a map that had tracked all the major lava flows of the eruptions that have occurred since the 1600's.
How to get to Mt. Etna
There are a few ways to get to the volcano. Tour groups leave almost every day from Catania, a major Sicilian city located at the base of the mountain. You can also rent a car in Sicily and drive to one of the villages that are located at various levels on the mountain. To get to the top crater will depend on how the volcano is behaving. If it is very active, obviously there will not be any tours. If it is relatively calm, there are jeep tours that can take you very close to the top. The roads close to the summit are very treacherous, so you don't want to drive your own automobile.
Hiking the mountain
You can hike the mountain on your own if you are an experienced hiker, although it can be risky. And of course, there are local guides that are familiar with the mountain that can take you to the top as well, if you are not that experienced.
Train tour of the volcano
Another option is the Circumetnea, a private railway that circles the volcano. It is a single-track line, and often slow, but you can get some spectacular views of the mountain as it goes through the various lava fields. The round-trip journey takes approximately four hours. They run a few times a day, every day, except for Sundays.
A definite stop in Sicily
If you are going to visit Italy, and you make it to Sicily, you should definitely take time to visit Mount Etna, as it is truly a natural wonder that will leave you awe-inspired.
Larry Aiello is a travel enthusiast and loves to share his passion about Sicilian and Italian travel such as the best way to get a room in Rome. He also loves to teach people how to learn Italian.
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kyle P. Norris, 22, of Zanesville, Ohio, died May 23 in Balad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during a patrol May 22 in Jurf as Sakhr, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Women are thriving, but barely at times, being pushed and pulled in so many directions.
and home. Somewhere in this mix, their identity can get lost, you! And then personal identity, self-improvement, decreasing anxiety, addressing long-standing issues affecting your life are pushed aside as each day, and month, year goes by. Well, you are just too important for that to continue! I did the same thing when I was working. But that was before I met Beverley Glazer. Now she is an active part of my life and I hope you make the same choice. Here's why:
Beverley has an exceptional background in counseling, therapy and coaching for self-development and a multitude of issues for women. It is not that easy to find someone with such a diverse background. The advantage of this is the extra insight she can bring to any situation. You may come to someone for direction/opinions with one thought in mind and easily it may cross over completely into another area. With Bev, she can spot it pretty quickly and work with you on everything.
My primary draw to Beverley is the passion she brings to her work. Even after 25+ years of working in the field, she still approaches what she does with the love and caring of making a difference in other's lives. An example of this scheduling. She opened her practice to now be worldwide. No longer do women have to be tasked with leaving home or the office to work with her. If you view her site, and contact her, she works with your schedule and makes it work around your life even offering online courses.
The fact that a woman with her experience would create a one hour, sixty minute course you can take by telephone or skype speaks volumes. Who does this? You have the opportunity to talk with a unique woman about your needs and not be dissected by someone with an agenda of questions and diagnostic tests to keep you coming back for more. So many of us detest that!
We all need to make changes. Talking to friends is great, reading articles and getting on the internet is good legwork. But nothing replaces having a tour guide. Without it, it is like going to Paris on a vacation without a guidebook or a map. So much time will get wasted and the visit may be a lesson in frustration. Having a tour guide will help you get the max out of the trip or a great guide book can get you right where you want to go. Many of us have found Beverley is like that with women's lives. She helps create and direct your steps for where you want to go, what you want to change, and she gets you there a whole lot quicker and easier. The best part is you get a supportive coach cheering you on every step of the way.
We all have our own goals, at least we should. Too many friends rely on each other to solve them. And honestly, it gets old getting dumped on. Objectively listening and expert advice far exceeds the later. Take your time and put it to productive use with someone who has a proven track record with folks. Read Beverley's blogs and see her mentality about life, it is not necessary to take my word for it.
To quote Beverley, "Making changes does not have to be painful or frustrating. It should be elevating and transform you." And yes, we can all do it, and move our lives forward far better than we imagined. Life should not be a rut.
Women focus too hard on being mothers to those around them, somehow falling into that nurturing role. Also, it becomes culturally acceptable for us to work on changing people with dysfunctional behavior or 'saving them'. What about us, who is saving us? Without even realizing it, we become part of the problem and we need saved. And we need to focus on doing it, now, sooner not later!
Stress and anxiety needs to decrease. Hitting personal goals should be on your agenda and actively worked on. Accomplishing this is proven to lead to a more joyful fulfilled life. Beverley is honestly one of the few coaches that actually enjoy being a part of your progress, your success and your ability to move on beyond her reach. A Beverley ism: "I'd love to offer you insights and advice so that you can attain your happiest and highest self. "
Do yourself a favor and follow her website below or any of her other forms of social media boards. Too many people I know have given up hope on being able to reduce their weight, their stress or improve their morale. They have issues in their life and have a hard time seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
Beverley is the one that can help you find and fill those gaps and approach life with a newattitude! You will find, like me, her wonderful sense of humor will leave you smiling. Her caring nature will make you feel you are not alone. Her directional signs will empower you and guide you to be and go in the direction you desire. The only thing stopping you is putting the key in the ignition and starting the engine.
On a personal note: I connected with Beverley over a year ago or more. I can't remember a pre-Beverley time. I learned that her ideal clientele seemed to fall in the range of +50 women. Furthermore, these women all had one thing in common. All seemed to be going through transitions of one sort or other and had issues associated with them. That was a good definition of where I was.
Most of us push those issues aside trying our best to deal with them on our own but yet not really making measurable progress, if any. I saw her writing about working on career, life, health and family challenges. Her blog covered topics on self-esteem for women and empowerment, and I saw issues on women during the aging process. This, in particular, peaked my interest as here was someone speaking to me. Here was out there who had specific concrete ideas of how to approach this successfully.
She had a map, so to speak and I wanted it! Having someone help me navigate the waves and redefine who I am has made a monumental change in my life and those around me. I wish those I know and those I don't struggling that renewed vigor and love of life Beverley has given me and continues to give me.
You can contact Beverley on Twitter at @BeverleyGlazer
Or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/reinventImpossible