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June Pointer, best known for being a member of the Pointer Sisters passed away April 11 in California.
The Pointer Sisters lit up the pop charts in the 70's and 80's with hits like "I'm So Excited" and "Slow Hand". Though they started as a duo made up of June and her sister Bonnie they soon grew to include all the sisters in the family when their other two sisters Ruth and Anita joined the group. Bonnie left the group to pursue a solo career in 1977 and June later in the eighties.
June Pointer recorded some solo material after splitting from her sisters but never matched the success of the group.
She passed away from an undisclosed type of Cancer on April 11, she was 52 years old. According to the Associated Press "She died in the arms of her sisters, Ruth and Anita and her brothers, Aaron and Fritz, by her side," the family statement read."Although her sister, Bonnie, was unable to be present, she was with her in spirit."
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September 24, 2015
It was during a meeting with the President of Ecuador in 2013 that Pope Francis said, "People occasionally forgive, but nature never does." [1] This was a non-controversial statement if there ever was one. Nature operates according to laws rather than will, and forgiveness is an act of the will. It follows that what is done in nature will have ramifications in nature in accordance with its laws, not our intentions.
Apparently, this is not so obvious to well-known opinion writer George Will (no pun intended), who, being among those who are yet to be convinced that climate scientists have the requisite expertise to pronounce upon the climate [2], suggests in his article, "Pope Francis's fact-free flamboyance," [3] that the pope is intimating that environmental damage is irreversible, thus neglecting "what technology has accomplished regarding London's air…and other matters."
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Bearing false witness is a time-honored tradition amongst opponents of Catholicism, but here Mr. Will has presumed upon the reticence of his readership to read papal encyclicals. In Laudato si', the message of which Mr. Will decries. Pope Francis says this:
"Finally, we need to acknowledge that different approaches and lines of thought have emerged regarding this situation and its possible solutions. At one extreme, we find those who doggedly uphold the myth of progress and tell us that ecological problems will solve themselves simply with the application of new technology and without any need for ethical considerations or deep change. At the other extreme are those who view men and women and all their interventions as no more than a threat, jeopardizing the global ecosystem, and consequently the presence of human beings on the planet should be reduced and all forms of intervention prohibited. Viable future scenarios will have to be generated between these extremes, since there is no one path to a solution. This makes a variety of proposals possible, all capable of entering into dialogue with a view to developing comprehensive solutions." [4]
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Seemingly an advocate of the first position, "that ecological problems will solve themselves simply with the application of new technology and without any need for ethical considerations or deep change," he seeks to create a strawman by characterizing the pope as an advocate for the second. The pope does not reject technological solutions to the environmental crisis, but the state of mind that would rule any other solution out of court. Contrary to what appears to be Mr. Will's position, Pope Francis acknowledges that there are "a variety of proposals possible, all capable of entering into dialogue with a view to developing comprehensive solutions." Of course, if one is disposed to reject the truth of anthropogenic climate change, he may not see that there is a problem to solve.
Mr. Will characterizes the pope's statement in Laudato si' about the Earth becoming an "immense pile of filth" as hyperbole. This characterization might be due to the fact that inadequate waste disposal is chiefly a problem in the third world, an area, perhaps, outside of the ambit of Mr. Will's concerns. Fortunately, there are those charged with a more all-encompassing directive for the enhancement of human flourishing. The Inter-Organisation Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) published its "Guidelines for National Waste Management Strategies" in 2013 wherein the following observations were made:
"The challenges waste poses to governments and communities are many and varied. Globally, the amounts of waste being generated are increasing, especially in developing countries. Much of it is poorly managed, as in cases where waste is not collected, disposal sites are inadequate, or waste is contaminated with hazardous materials. When not properly managed, waste has major impacts on human health, especially for those living near disposal sites; protecting human health is the reason why cities collect municipal solid waste (MSW). Waste also has a range of environmental impacts, on air, water, and land; for example, decay of organic waste contributes 5% of greenhouse gases globally. Waste is a major economic drain, especially on city budgets: frequently 50% of a city's budget is spent on waste management. And the inefficient use of scarce resources reflected in materials discarded and abandoned as waste represents a huge economic and environmental cost borne by society as a whole. Socially, waste has a disproportionate impact on the poor and marginalised in cities, towns and villages. Waste pickers and others earning a meagre income on the fringes of the waste management industry, especially women, are frequently among those who have most difficulty making a viable place for themselves in local economies." [5]
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"In the present production and consumption process, natural resources are being consumed to the point of exhaustion, generating impacts on a planetary scale, imposing huge – but avoidable – impacts on human health and the environment and creating massive social disruption. Each of these problems is apparent in the generation of waste. Waste also presents a series of direct economic challenges, in particular with regard to the cost of collecting, processing and disposing of waste. Currently in most cities in developing economies, local and national governments are failing to meet these challenges, and there is little chance that the situation will improve under current policies."
There is a growing problem of accumulating waste, particularly in developing countries, to the serious detriment of human health. Mr. Will's neighborhood, however, is apparently fine.
When Mr. Will notes that Pope Francis "deplores 'compulsive consumerism,' a sin to which the 1.3 billion persons without even electricity can only aspire," it is difficult to see his point. Is he saying that compulsive consumerism is a good thing because 1.3 billion people don't have the resources to engage in it? Or perhaps he only means to compare favorably a society where such a vice is possible with one based on subsistence farming, the kind of society he says that Pope Francis favors using these derisive words: "He leaves the Vatican to jet around praising subsistence farming, a romance best enjoyed from 30,000 feet above the realities that such farmers yearn to escape."
Mr. Will thus attempts to paint the Holy Father as a sophomoric advocate of a back-to-the-earth lifestyle with no understanding of the implications of such a philosophy on himself, or, worse, as one desiring to impose a desperate manner of living on others with no intention of sharing in their fate. But the pope engages in no such advocacy.
In Laudato si' Pope Francis quotes favorably the bishops of Paraguay, who say, "'Every campesino has a natural right to possess a reasonable allotment of land where he can establish his home, work for subsistence of his family and a secure life. This right must be guaranteed so that its exercise is not illusory but real. That means that apart from the ownership of property, rural people must have access to means of technical education, credit, insurance, and markets.'" The pope's advocacy for subsistence farming turns out to be advocacy for at least that much, and that with "'access to means of technical education, credit, insurance, and markets,'" not for a limit to humanity's material progress. As difficult as Mr. Will might find it to conceptualize the fact, there are a number of people in the world for whom subsistence farming would be a step up, and the Holy Father has to be a universal pastor in the real world, not the fanciful one of a rhetorically gifted but palpably benighted writer of opinion pieces.
It is Mr. Will's flair for language that lends him an air of credibility out of proportion to the veritable substance of what he writes. Thus when he tells us that Pope Francis "stands against modernity, rationality, science and, ultimately, the spontaneous creativity of open societies in which people and their desires are not problems but precious resources," one might be tempted to believe him, even in the face of the ironic fact that Mr. Will is a climate change denier. But there is nothing in the entire corpus of Pope Francis's writings and statements to validate such a charge. Mr. Will's words are, therefore, no proper indictment of the pope, but are instead a venting of spleen inspired by the pope's exposure of a shallow and venal social, economic, and political philosophy.
Today Pope Francis addressed the United States Congress, calling to mind certain pertinent features of our own national heritage. At one point he told them this:
"Here I think of the political history of the United States, where democracy is deeply rooted in the mind of the American people. All political activity must serve and promote the good of the human person and be based on respect for his or her dignity. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness' (Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776). If politics must truly be at the service of the human person, it follows that it cannot be a slave to the economy and finance. Politics is, instead, an expression of our compelling need to live as one, in order to build as one the greatest common good: that of a community which sacrifices particular interests in order to share, in justice and peace, its goods, its interests, its social life. I do not underestimate the difficulty that this involves, but I encourage you in this effort." [6]
If it seems self-evident that politics should "be at the service of the human person," it is, perhaps, not so to George Will, who concludes his article by telling us that "Americans cannot simultaneously honor" Pope Francis "and celebrate their nation's premises." That makes little sense if we understand our nation's premises to be about the dignity of human beings who have natural rights bestowed on them by their Creator. But if Mr. Will understands our nation's premises to be about slavish devotion to an unregulated capitalism, then he is right; there is no compatibility between the message of Pope Francis and such an ideology. Indeed, there is no compatibility between Catholicism and such an ideology, and Pope Francis has done us a great service by awakening us to that fact.
—Jack Quirk

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Posted: Apr 20, 2017
ANGOLA, Ind. -- Today's softball games between Trine and Saint Mary's have been postponed to Friday due to weather.
The two teams were able to get underway in game one before rain and lightning closed in. Game one will resume in the bottom of the second in a scoreless game, with Kaylee Fox (Vermilion, Ohio / Edison) at the plate with a 2-1 count and none out.
The game will be resumed Friday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. at SportONE/Parkview Softball Field. Game two will follow at 5:30 p.m.
The Thunder and Belles are part of a three-way tie for second in the MIAA with Alma.


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"Despite fears over Chinese growth and Europe we expect global demand to strengthen through 2012 led by the US and China, where the consensus view is overly bearish on growth," the broker said.
Credit Suisse argued that commodity prices troughed in the fourth quarter of last year and it looks for a further 5pc to 20pc upside in the second half.
However, Credit Suisse thinks that miners could be subject to higher cost pressure than expected, so it reduces earnings forecast in the mining giant by between 5pc and 16pc. This means the broker is now between 5pc and 10pc below consensus estimates for 2012 for the large caps.
However, Credit Suisse reckons falls in miners are overdone.
"We expect improving demand and rising commodity prices in 2012 and the disconnect between the equities and commodities has over-shot on the downside," the broker said.
"We believe investors should focus on stocks with good quality assets, strong growth and ability to raise cash returns."
Credit Suisse's top picks are Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, African Minerals and London Mining. It is cautious on Anglo American, Kazakhmys, Ferrexpo and Lonmin.


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Rawalpindi (Staff Report): US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Tuesday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed matters of regional security and mutual interest, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
David Hale appreciated the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad to purge the country of terrorism, the statement said.
According to the military's media wing, the visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pak Army's contributions towards regional peace and stability.
The military offensive Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched after a series of attacks in the country in February.


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The Hurricanes stopped their four-game losing streak with a win over one of the teams ahead of them in the ACC Coastal, Pittsburgh. The final score: 51-28.
Five quick takes on the game:
Boy, was that necessary
The Hurricanes (5-4, 2-3 ACC) are still unlikely to be a factor in the Coastal down the stretch, with Virginia Tech and North Carolina ahead in the standings (UNC moved to 7-1, 5-1 with a win; Virginia Tech — which was 6-2, 3-1 — started at 3:30). But Saturday's win gave them a tiebreaker over Pitt (5-4, 2-3) means they need one more in the final three to become bowl-eligible.
"There's always optimism after the victory," Mark Richt said afterward. "There's always thoughts of what can be. I told the guys to enjoy this thing and enjoy it in the right way, and let's get back to work and try to do it again. It's hard, when you have that kind of momentum against you, it's hard to stop the train and get it turned around and going the other direction. It's very difficult. Same thing is true with positive momentum – you get that thing rolling really good and it's hard to slow it down sometimes. We were fighting against the negativity that comes along with not winning at a major university and one that has a proud tradition like we do. It was good."
After four losses, Miami's young, banged-up team probably feels amazing. The fans who stayed through heavy rains were rewarded, and did not see Miami drop below .500 for the first time since it ended 2014 with a 6-7 record. The Hurricanes will be fired up heading to Charlottesville next Saturday to play Virginia, with bowl eligibility the immediate goal.
Miami scored 50 points for the first time it put up 70 in the season-opener against Florida A&M. It was Miami's first 50-point game against an ACC opponent since the 2012 season-finale at Duke.
Its offense (534 total yards, 8-of-16 on third down, 7-of-7 in the red zone) was excellent all day.
In large part because of …
Kaaya's best outing in a while
Brad Kaaya looked sharp, completing his first 13 passes and closing 32-of-47 for 356 yards and four touchdowns. Going against a bad Pitt secondary helped, but Kaaya made smart decisions to throw it away. He also had to contend with rain, which was persistent and heavy at times. His receivers made plays, too. Leading receiver Ahmmon Richards had a career-high 144 yards on eight catches; David Njoku and Stacy Coley caught two touchdowns each. Mark Walton broke a late 55-yard touchdown and finished with 125 yards on 14 carries.
"First of all, I know the line has been taking a lot of grief, but they played their tails off today," Richt said. "Brad didn't get hit much. He didn't get hit much at all. Brad did a really god job of placing the ball where our guys can make the plays versus man coverage. We knew there were going to be some shots downfield because of how they play defense, and we felt like our skill was good enough to execute to give Brad a little bit of time to side it up and put it in the right spot. We dropped a couple. We dropped a touchdown in the end zone, we dropped a third down that would have been a certain first down. We didn't catch them all, but we caught most of them. And Brad wasn't perfect, but for long-ball accuracy, he was really, really good because it's kind of a low percentage-type throw to begin with."
And by the way …
Kaaya can move a little?
Where has that been all season? Not only did Kaaya pick up a first down on a first-down rush by scrambling for 12 yards, not only did he score a touchdown on a 1-yard sneak, but he evaded the rush, showed improving pocket awareness and even lowered his shoulder while carrying the ball. Kaaya rushed for 17 yards and a touchdown on five carries. He's not a threat, per se, but giving teams the idea that he might try to run would boost Miami's offense. It did Saturday.
That the first five-touchdown day of Kaaya's three-year Miami career.
And wait a minute …
Maybe Miami's offensive line isn't so bad
They had their best game in a month, keeping Kaaya's pocket mostly clean. He was sacked once, and the Hurricanes allowed four tackles for loss. They couldn't quite get the run game going consistently (before Walton's 55-yard touchdown with 2:12 left, UM gained 126 yards on 33 attempts), but looked as good as they have in pass protection all season. It's weird; when Pitt has a future NFL draft pick on its defensive line, Miami seems to do a great job shutting him down. In 2013, it was Aaron Donald. Saturday, it was Ejuan Price. The nation's sack leader had none. Not sure if he was hurt this game, but he recorded one tackle. An unexpected development: backup center Alex Gall played most of the game in place of starter Nick Linder. UM's line kept playing well.
"Linder was hurt all week in practice, or at least he was hurting," Richt said, adding that the junior, who has had shoulder trouble in the past, had an "upper-body injury."
"He was sucking it up. When you're blocking a 350-pounder there down after down, I'd imagine it kind of started to wear on him a little bit," Richt said. "By halftime, he was shot. I don't know what that means for next week, but Gall did come in. When you don't notice any fumbled snaps or you don't notice any sacks and you run the ball well, you have to imagine that he played well."
Defense did enough
The Hurricanes gave up some big plays through the air — Jester Weah's 75-yard touchdown most glaring — but did an excellent job of shutting down the run. Pitt's James Conner (12 carries, 40 yards, touchdown) and Quadree Henderson (five carries, 38 yards) couldn't get much going. Given that Pitt loves to pound the ball, Miami winning that battle took their best weapon away. They had one sack and six tackles for loss, well off their previous pace, but they were tough when it counted.


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₹ 53.29 Lakhs
On-Road Price, ChennaiEx-Showroom Price, Chennai
Overview of the car
51 Litres
6 AirBags
5 Seater
2 years / Unlimited kms
Performance Metrics
kilometers per hour
Tech Specs
- Displacement
- 1995 cc
- Max Power
- 187 bhp
- Torque
- 40.8 kgm
- Number of Cylinder(s)
- 4
- Wheel Base
- 2670 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 155 mm
- Bootspace
- 420 ltrs
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 mtrs
Suspension & Chassis
- Front Suspension
- Double Joint Spring-Strut Axle
- Rear Suspension
- Multi Arm Rear Axle
- Steering Type
- Power Assisted Electric
- Tyres
Front: 225/50 R18
Rear: 225/50 R18
- Front Brakes
- Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Ventilated Disc
Reviews and Video
Narain Says
he softness of the suspension doesn't compromise the dynamics too much, because this is a very well balanced car. Its not that much behind the rear-wheel-driven original X1 in this department.
Hormazd Says
Thanks to the FWD layout, there's plenty of knee room, generous headroom and even improved shoulder room in the new X1. The seating position is excellent and the cushioning is well judged.
TorqueX Review
What you'll like?
Strong Engine, Spacious cabin, well Designed
What you won't like?
Hard Plasticsin the cabin, small front seats
TorqueX Says
Very Different From the Original but Better in Most Ways
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BMW X1 Review, Road Test
What is it?
This is the second-generation BMW X1 that was launched in India at the 2016 Auto Expo. It's also the first of the BMWs built on the front-wheel-drive 'UKL' platform to come to India. Yes, you read that right – the X1 is built on a front-wheel-drive platform and its engine is positioned transversely. This layout has a huge bearing on the way the new X1 looks. The long-bonnet look is gone and what you see is a more cab-forward design.
In fact, the whole design is a big departure from the old car. The new X1 is slightly shorter in length but is also taller and the proportions are a whole lot nicer now. Where the old X1 looked like a jacked up estate, this one looks like a small SUV.
And it's rather well done too. The look is unmistakably BMW, with the large kidney grille up front flanked by shapely LED headlights with those trademark LED rings. The particular X1 with us is the range-topping M Sport version that gets sportier, more sculpted bumpers, M badging on the flanks and smart 18-inch wheels. It's also the only X1 that can be had in this racy shade of Estoril Blue.
At the sides, the X1 manages to look larger than its predecessor and elements like the mildly flared wheel arches and strong beltline give it a nicer look too. The rake of the rear windscreen is also more SUV-like now, and styling at the rear is, again, very modern BMW. The spread out tail-lights with their LED elements look particularly attractive.
What is it like on the inside?
One of the advantages of BMW moving form a rear-wheel-drive platform on the old X1 to a front-wheel-drive platform on the new X1 is in interior packaging. And that is most evident when you sit in the back seat. Where space was only just about sufficient in the old X1's rear seat, there's a good deal of room in the new X1. There's plenty of knee room, generous headroom and even improved shoulder room. The rear seat itself scores big for comfort. The seating position is excellent and the cushioning is well judged.
Drivers familiar with the old X1 will find themselves sitting higher here, with a driving position that is more suited to an SUV. Visibility is good and what helps is that the dashboard is nice and low. The dash is typical BMW fare, so it's neat, clean, uncluttered, but it does look a bit too much like the other cars. Also, while cabin quality on the whole is good, there are a few areas where the X1 could have been better. For instance, on the door pockets, where the plastics are hard, and don't feel all that premium.
No complaints about this M Sport version's nicely contoured powered front seats though. They look rich and offer great support. The M-spec three-spoke steering wheel complete with paddle-shifters also adds a great deal of sportiness in here. Speaking of equipment, the M Sport also gets heads-up display, panoramic sunroof and a high-res 8.8-inch display for the i-Drive infotainment system. There's navigation and onboard music storage too, but sadly no reverse camera. The lesser xLine trim cars get a smaller 6.5-inch screen for the i-Drive system.
In terms of practicality, the X1 impresses. Its 505-litre boot is a full 85 litres larger than the old X1's and you also get power fold for the three rear seats. Oh, and under the boot floor sits a proper space saver spare tyre. BMW has been listening to you.
A bit about the mechanicals first. For now, the X1 is available only in diesel form and uses BMW's latest 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine. Peak power is an impressive 187bhp and max torque is a strong 40.7kgm. An eight-speed automatic gearbox is standard fit, but buyers have the option to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, the two obviously available at different price points. In normal driving conditions, the xDrive system powers the front wheels, but when needed, it can send 100 percent of the torque to the rear axle. So how does it all come together?
The engine's alert from 1,500rpm on, has got a strong mid-range and will even rev happily to 5,000rpm with the gearbox in manual mode. There's great access to power and you really won't be left wanting for more anywhere in the rev range. Of course, the engine feels its liveliest best in Sport, but Comfort is quick too. As with all modern BMWs, the quick-shifting gearbox deserves praise here. It really does bring the best out of the engine.
What further strengthens the X1's case is ride comfort. The X1's suspension is set up on the softer side and that's good, because it absorbs all the surface imperfections well and keeps you well isolated from the happenings underneath. The softness of the suspension doesn't mean the dynamics are bad, because this is a very well balanced car. In fact, BMW claims the new X1 boasts a 50:50 front-rear weight distribution. It's a keen handler and not that much behind the rear-wheel-driven original X1 in this department. Sure, the new X1 doesn't quite offer the same old-school connection you got in the old one, but this is still a very exciting SUV to drive. Of the standout elements, one is the steering. It feels precise, good off-centre and it's well weighted too. The low-speed heft from the old X1's rack is gone, which makes the new BMW a whole lot easier to live with.
The new BMW X1 is quite the package, especially when you see it in light of the old one. Performance from the diesel engine is really impressive too, the ride quality is good and importantly the X1 is an SUV you'd love to drive yourself. Agreed, this X1 isn't quite as engaging to drive as the old one was, but in the bigger picture, this is a more versatile and a more complete X1, and that's the reason to like it. What makes it more likeable still is the way BMW has priced it. Prices start at Rs 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and top-off at Rs 39.9 lakh. Which compare well with the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. For the money, this just could be the best small luxury SUV you could buy.
Fact File
Price Range (in lakhs)*
|Ex-showroom price (Delhi)
|Rs 29.9 lakh - Rs 39.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
|1995 cc, 4-cylinder Diesel
|4439 mm
|1821 mm
|1598 mm
|Wheel base
|2760 mm
Comfort & Convenience
- Central Locking
- Remote Locking
- Total Immobilizer
- Climate Control
- Remote Boot Release
- Remote Fuel Lid
- Front Fog Lamps
- Rear Wiper
- Rear Defogger
- Front Power Windows
- Rear Power Windows
- Trip Computer
- Electric Adjust wing mirror
- Dead Pedal
- Cruise Control
- Paddle shifters
- Sunroof
- Refrigerator
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Air Conditioner
- Electric Sun Blinds
- Leather Wrapped Steering
- Reversing Camera
- Hill Start Assist
- 360 degree camera
- Heads Up Display
- Stop/start
- Daytime running lights
- LED Lights
- Adaptive headlights
- Headlamp Washers
- Rear AC Vents
- Rear Power Outlet
Drivers Aid & Safety
- Brake Assist
- Parking Sensors
- Airbags Total (6)
- Driver Seat Height Adjust
- Split rear seats
- Leather Upholstery
- Folding Rear Seats
- Front Adjustable Headrests
- Rear Adjustable Headrests
- Passenger Seat Height Adjust
- Lumbar Support
- Third row of seats
- Seat Massagers
- Seat Memory
- Cooled Seats
- Electric Seats
- Driver Seat Power Adjust
- Rear Seat Foldable Table
- Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Entertainment & Communication
- TouchScreen Audio System
- Audio system (with Radio)
- USB Port
- Bluetooth & Streaming
- Steering Audio Controls
- Speakers
- Hands Free Telephony
- Satellite Navigation
- Single CD Player
- Rear seat screens
- Subwoofer
- Voice activated controls
Tyres & Wheels
- Spare wheel
- Space saver
- Alloy Wheels


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Whispers and Echoes
As we all know, Theodosius I was the last unified emperor of both the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire. Clearing up the mess left by Valans at Adrianople, he battled Goths, usurpers and heretics to Nicene orthodoxy in a time of tumult for the Empire.
It was also an interesting time in the history of the early church. During Theodosius' reign, Bishop Ambrose of Milan formulated the doctrine that whilst the Emperor ruled matters temporal, the Church was in charge of matters spiritual. This was an important development in the history of Western thought. One of the Emperors' many titles was Pontiff Maximus - the highest religious office in the Roman World. By the act of giving away this authority, the later emperors allowed the church to control both religious life on earth and - more importantly - the path to salvation in the afterlife. This segregation of church and state persisted until at least the Renaissance and, arguably, through to the Bishop of Rome even now.
Ambrose was a combative sort who liked to defend the church's rights. He excommunicated Theodosius following a massacre of civilians in Thessalonica in 390. More interesting to the modern world, perhaps, was his meddling in imperial matters. A christian mob burnt down a synagogue in Callinicum, Mesopotamia and Theodosius ordered the local bishop to rebuild the temple. Ambrose argued that Theodosius should retract this as he was ordering the local bishop to act against either truth or death.
Theodosius backed down and the synagogue in Callinicum was not rebuilt.
Today Callincum goes by its Syrian name of Raqqa.
History is somewhat wider than living memories.


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Eviction history brings challenges for some as Charlotte Authority redevelops low-income sites
As the Charlotte Housing Authority moves forward with plans to redevelop the aging Tall Oaks subsidized housing in the fast-gentrifying Cherry neighborhood, the last two families there say they can't move out, in part because of improper evictions from CHA on their records.
Most of the buildings at Tall Oaks, a 50-unit housing complex owned by CHA on Cherry Street near the Metropolitan shopping complex, have already been torn down. In its place, CHA is developing 81 units of new subsidized housing. The next phase of the project could include building up to 200 units of "workforce housing" for families making $38,500‐$77,040. That plan is still in the rezoning process.
For now, Jacqueline Sherrill and Crystal Goode, along with their children, are the final residents of the former Tall Oaks complex. They say the eviction proceedings on their records – which they contend stem from CHA's mistakes – are causing potential landlords to turn them down as they seek new housing with vouchers.
"They're not going to call and say 'What happened?'" said Goode. "They're just going to deny me."
She wanted to move to Georgia, where she has family and said she can get a job, but said the landlord at a house she applied to rent turned her down after a credit check showed CHA started eviction proceedings last year. Goode said that case stemmed from CHA claiming she was late paying her rent, which she says she had put into a dropbox on time.
Their struggles highlight the challenges residents face as the Housing Authority redevelops older properties, including Tall Oaks and the Strawn Village development on South Boulevard. CHA leaders want to bring more mixed-income developments, with heavily subsidized renters alongside middle-class workers such as nurses, teachers and firefighters. But for the residents who are displaced, even if only temporarily, the effects are disruptive. And finding a landlord who will take a housing voucher in the interim is often difficult – especially with an eviction proceeding that shows up on a credit report.
Cheron Porter, a spokeswoman for CHA, said she couldn't comment on legal proceedings related to specific residents' complaints because CHA is bound by confidentiality rules.
"I cannot specifically talk about these two people," said Porter.
But she said all residents at Tall Oaks have had access to supportive services to help them find new housing for almost a year, and that CHA will pay for costs such as a deposit, application costs and utility connection fees for residents using a housing voucher to relocate from Tall Oaks to another landlord.
"We understand we're working with folks with limited incomes, and we understand the stress of that," said Porter. She said Tall Oaks residents also have the option to move to other CHA-owned properties. "We engaged residents through community wide meetings, resident one-on-one counseling sessions, and through a resident needs assessment."
Sherrill said the 2012 eviction proceeding on her record stemmed from assessments for utility bills. She disputed the way CHA apportioned the costs, which she said amounted to overcharging her. The agency took her to court. After a judge ordered the bills paid, she said Crisis Assistance Ministry, which makes utility payments for people in need, satisfied the bill.
Porter said she couldn't discuss specific cases, but said CHA will provide tenants with a letter to show future landlords after a court case has been filed.
"If in fact there was a nonpayment of rent or expenses and those tenants eventually satisfied those debts, we would provide a letter that said these debts have been satisfied," said Porter.
Goode and Sherill said those letters aren't enough. Goode's letter from CHA, which acknowledged the money in dispute had been paid, didn't satisfy the Georgia landlord.
"The letter of satisfaction only states that the bill has been satisfied," said Sherill. "When I want to try to rent a house, who's going to go rent to me with an eviction?"
Will Tall Oaks residents return?
Sherrill and Goode said the offer to move to a different CHA property doesn't take into account what they're losing at the Tall Oaks location: Convenient access to groceries and shopping with Target and Trader Joe's across the street, a good school district, walking distance to medical facilities. It's the close-in location that's made Cherry such a hotbed for gentrification in recent years, with new houses starting at $600,000 replacing old bungalows.
"I'm trying to find at least something equal," said Sherrill, who has a niece, nephew and grandchild who live with her.
Goode recalled living in Charlotte without a car in Savannah Woods, another CHA property, before she moved to Tall Oaks. When her daughter had an asthma attack, she would call a cab to take them to the emergency room – three times in a week, in one instance. That cost $90, but was cheaper than an ambulance.
CHA said displaced residents will have priority to move back into the 81 new subsidized units when they're completed.
"Our goal would be for 100 percent of the tenants who live there to come back," said Porter. "Everyone who lived at Tall Oaks who said they wanted to come back, will have a new home waiting for them."
Sherill and Goode don't buy that. They point to the different mix in unit sizes: Nine four-bedroom units at the old Tall Oaks will be replaced with two four-bedrooms when it reopens. Instead of the current 16 three-bedroom units, there will be nine three-bedrooms. The number of two-bedroom units will increase from 17 to 45, while the number of one-bedroom units will go from eight to 25.
That changing mix of apartments, with more smaller units and fewer three- and four-bedrooms, will make it hard for families with multiple children to return, Sherrill said.
"Less than 5 percent of people will be back," she predicted.
Ely Portillo: 704-358-5041, @ESPortillo


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Students, parents, teachers, staff and clergy are a team working together to provide a quality education for your child. Consequently, we need your help to ensure that your children attend at least 80% of their classes, a requirement for promotion. With less than 80% attendance, the school cannot guarantee sufficient Hebrew skills and the family may be required to hire a tutor for additional Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation.
Please be on time to class. Students coming in late disrupt the class and miss out on important introductions and instructions. A child who arrives ten minutes after class begins will be considered tardy. A record of excessive tardiness or absence will be reviewed by the Education committee and additional makeup work may be required.
We understand that extenuating circumstances sometimes occur. If your child must be absent from school, please notify the school office either by telephone (766-6418) at any time prior to class or in writing. In all cases of absence, students are required to make up missed class work and homework assignments. It is the responsibility of the student and/or parent to obtain this work.
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Religious Service attendance at Shabbat or holiday services is required for all students as follows:
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Friday night Shabbat Seder services will be counted towards meeting this requirement. Holiday services include Sukkot, Simchat TOrah, Purim, Passover, Israel Independence Day, Holocaust Memorial Day and Shavuot.
Homework is an extension of work done in the classroom and is used to reinforce material that has been previously covered. Special assignments, preparation for evaluations and makeup work are also expected to be completed. We encourage children to carry a backpack to school for projects that they work on in class, as well as for homework assignments for the following class session.
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Tzedakah is collected every school day in all grades. While each child should remember to bring money, the amount is not important; remembering to give is the mitzvah.
Should it be necessary to pick up a child from school before class has ended, a note providing an explanation and the intended time of pick up must be presented to the school office prior to the start of class on that day. Parents must report to the school office, room 217, to sign out their child(ren). There they will be given a dismissal pass to give to the child's teacher, who will release the student(s) from class.
If the Rockville Centre public schools are closed on a Wednesday due to snow there will be no religious school classes. Arrangements have been made to notify you whenever school is to be closed because of weather or other conditions. There is a phone chain for each class in the school directory. If you are in doubt as to whether the school is open, you are urged to check the Central Synagogue website. Please do not call the school. Please check the Jewish Experience website and follow up on phone chain calls.
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Today is set to be a dry, warm day with sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
Temperatures are expected to hit 22 degrees from 3pm, with spells of sunshine and patchy cloud.
The minimum temperature is expected to be 14 degrees.
Tonight is going to remain dry with clear spells and variable cloud cover. The odd mist patch may develop, and temperatures will be slightly milder than last night.


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Earlier this week Andy Forrest spoke to John Ferguson, creator of Saltire: Scotland's First Superhero.
John spoke passionately about the ideas behind his creation, his love of Scottish history and his disappointment that more of our mythology isn't known to so many people. He gave a frank account of his hopes and ambitions for Saltire and a little background on how this towering blue, red headed Scotsman came to be.
If you missed it the first time, here is your opportunity to listen again!
John Ferguson Talks To AF About Saltire by Radio Saltire on Mixcloud
The interview was recorded during Brunch with Andy Forrest on Wednesday 5th Feb 2014.
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Message From Lori Oberhofer, Wildlife Biologist Everglades National Park
HOMESTEAD, Fla.: In a continuing effort to protect nesting Roseate Spoonbills, effective immediately the west side of Palm Key is closed to all access. In order to minimize disturbance and maximize nesting success for the Roseate Spoonbill and other nesting wading birds, a seasonal closure is needed.
Palm Key is located in Florida Bay approximately 2.5 nautical miles southwest of Flamingo. The area within 150 feet of the western edge of Palm Key as marked by buoys will be closed to all entry. Roseate Spoonbills are currently nesting in trees along the western edge of this island. Disturbance from boating activity can flush adult birds off nests leaving eggs and chicks exposed to extreme hot/cold temperatures and predators such as crows or vultures. A seasonal closure will protect birds and nests from disturbance.
The temporary closure will be removed once biologists determine that the nesting colony is no longer active.
For additional information, contact park information at 305-242-7700 (during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
WHAT: Emergency closure of the west side of Palm Key, to protect nesting birds in this area from human disturbance.
WHEN: Immediately, until the end of nesting season and the announcement is made that the closure buoys are removed.
WHERE: Palm Key is located in Florida Bay approximately 2.5 nautical miles southwest of Flamingo.
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The BS in Computational Media (CM) offers a thorough education in all aspects of the computer as a medium: the technical, the historical-critical, and the applied. Program graduates have significant hands-on and theoretical knowledge of computing and an understanding of visual design and the history of media.
To anticipate the various fields students of Computational Media may pursue after graduation, threads are available within the major. Each student will choose an LMC thread, which will serve to foster the creative side of the program, and a Computer Science thread which makes up the technical side of the degree. The Literature, Media, and Communication threads include the Film, Performance and Media, Game Studies, Interaction Design, and Experimental Media, and Narrative threads. The threads with Computer Science courses are Media, Intelligence, and People. More information can be found on the Degree Requirements page.


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Happiness is a Warm TV
This is NC's favorite Hallmark movie, according to Google
North Carolina likes its romance with a side of ice, it would appear.
The Tar Heel state's favorite Hallmark movie is "Love on Ice" according to a recent study by Internet Service Partners using the Internet Movie Database's "Hallmark Movies 2017" report and Google search results by state.
North Carolina shares that favorite with Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
"Love on Ice" is slated for rebroadcast on Feb. 18.
The most popular movie overall was "Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts" which was the favorite in 14 states. Nine states favored "The Christmas Cottage."
Other popular movies included: "The Art of Us," "Falling for Vermont," "The Birthday Wish," "A Royal Winter," "Royal New Year's Eve," and "My Favorite Wedding."
The Hallmark Channel – home to hundreds of feel-good romance and holiday movies – is one of the only cable channels that saw an uptick in views over the past few years. With 85 million reported viewers in November and December of 2016, Hallmark often tied for viewership with ESPN and Fox News.
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Controlling Access to Lion Server Services with SACLs
A method of controlling file access in Lion Server is service access control lists (SACLs). SACLs control access to the available services, such as AFP and SMB file sharing, as well as other services such as e-mail and Address Book Server. If you set an SACL permission for a protocol, all the folders shared with that protocol get that permission.
SACLs are another layer of permissions on top of POSIX permissions and ACLs. With SACLs, you can prevent certain users and groups from having access to share points that use one or more of the protocols. Removing a user or group from a protocol's SACL prevents him from accessing share points with that protocol, including home folders.
You set SACLs using Server Admin. You can select individual services to add users and groups to or apply access to all services. You can also set administrators for individual services, or for all services.
To configure SACLs, do the following:
In Server Admin, select your server listed in the left column.
Click Access in the toolbar and then click the Services tab.
The Server Admin Administrators window appears.
Select one of the two radio buttons on the left to restrict services:
For All Services limits access to all services listed.
For Selected Services Below limits access for individual services.
Select one of the two radio buttons on the right to choose a level of restriction for users and groups:
Allow All Users and Groups allows access to the service(s) by all.
To restrict access, click Allow Only Users and Groups Below. Then click the Add (+) button to bring up the Users & Groups palette, and drag users and groups to the list.
Click Save.
By clicking the Administrators tab, you can also turn users and groups of users into administrators for a particular service. Drag a user and group over to the Allow to Administer or Monitor list.
The use of SACLs is optional. The default setting of each protocol's SACL is to list all users as having access to all available services. If you don't want to bother with it, just pretend it doesn't exist.


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November 17, 2016
Middle Names
I do!
This is sort of embarrassing, but guess what my middle name is...Tree!
You know...because that makes me "Christmas Tree".
I believe it was on Halloween last year. My mom and I were taking a walk in the morning and she jokingly decided my middle name would be Tree. I thought it was funny, until the joke was no longer a joke and my mom decided Christmas Tree would be a pawfect full name for me.
But I'm not happy about it. Here are more dignified names I'd much rather prefer.
Christmas Edward
Christmas Henry
Christmas Aloysius
Christmas McHandsome (this one suits me the best!)
Do you pooches and kitties have middle names?
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Why, Christmas Mc Handsome sounds good to us.
Better than what my middle name is... wild child.
XO Astro
Oh Christmas you crack us upReplyDelete
My real name is Julius "Edward"
Edward (& Lily)
Do you know what the L. W. stand for in my name, Chester L. W. Spaniel? When I was a pup, some of my humans thought my feet looked like Dr. Seuss feet. You know, furry with pointed toes? So my whole name is Chester Lou Who Spaniel. Ghostwriter says these days, my furry feet look more like dirt magnet mops!ReplyDelete
Well think that Christmas Tree is a great name. We don't have middle names so guess we are better off. But if your name is going to be Christmas, nothing wrong with being Christmas Tree. Have a most wonderful day.ReplyDelete
That's such a cute name!ReplyDelete
We don't have middle names but we get our names changed around a lot - like, Elli, Melliot, Shelliot.
Cricklet, Crickles, Crick and Crickie.
Elliot and Cricket x
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Oh I like Christmas Aloysius! Why not have three names, or go totally 'royal' and take the lot!!! Did you know that my "YAM" is actually my initials? - Yamini Ali MacLean - but it also makes up the first three letters of the first name and therefore works either way! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
My name is Molly Pitcher CannonBall. How dumb is that! I think Tree is cute, Christmas!ReplyDelete
We don't have middle names, just nicknames and some of those are not complimentary.ReplyDelete
Mol mol mol Christmas...your middle name is Tree.ReplyDelete
My full name (not on any registered papers but just in mom's head) is Madison D. Cat
As in Madison the Cat.
Hugs madi your bfff
PS mom meant to say she went to high school with a girl whose first name was Merry her last name was Christmas....Mom doesn't recall if she had a middle name but Merry Christmas was enoughReplyDelete
I totally agree with you, it should be Christmas McHandsome, that has a real ring to it!ReplyDelete
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Hailey Bug and Zaphod Beeblebrox.ReplyDelete
Tree rhymes with pee and you can pee on a tree, so maybe it isn't a bad middle name:)
We would vote for McHandsome.
Definitely McHandsome. Lexi's full name was Lexington Barbeque. I changed it to Lexi so she wouldn't feel so paranoid. (She was named after a BBQ joint in NC.) ~AmyReplyDelete
BOL! My middle names is Arielle - one of my momma's favorite movies are Da Little Mermaid and Miss Whitley had a French middle name so I got one too.ReplyDelete
My Mommy calls me Amber LYNN, butt mostly when she's yelling at me. BOL BOL ♥♥♥ReplyDelete
Mom calls me all kinds of things and keeps changing my middle name. Right now it is Bean. Stanley's middle name is Great.ReplyDelete
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
How about changing it to TANNENBAUM ????ReplyDelete
How funny was Bella, Roxy and Dui's comment. Christmas Tree ..... oh my!! You're Mom's a bit of a comedian I think. I like Aloysius best. I get Charlie ... wait for it ...... Chuckles and my last name is ALLNUT!! How bad is that. There's a story about the Allnut but you'd have to go back to my very first posts to find out about that. It's awful embarrassing.ReplyDelete
Hazel's middle name is Hazelnut!! her full name is Sophia's Hazelnut StarbabyReplyDelete
Mr Bailey's Irish Cream and Maybe She's Mabelene
My Mama calls me Artimus Maximus sometimes...but I think you have the right idea with Christmas McHandsome!!ReplyDelete
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
I get called Oreo Boy!!ReplyDelete
My moms BF's daughter had a baby and their last name was Waters. They named her Crystal and thought about the middle name being Clear!! BOL
They did change their mind on the clear!!
Christmas McHandsome sounds good to me BOL I don't have a middle name but my registered name is Darksprite Strawberry Moon which is a big name for a little dog so I am happy just to be Moth :-) nose licks and love from Moth xxReplyDelete
the mama knew a dachshund named aloysious... his complete name was aloysious from thunderberg and he was the hunting partner of a nice old man :o)ReplyDelete
Yes, we both do! I earned my middle name of Houdini by breaking out of my crate over and over again and then mastering how to open the doorknob of the bedroom too! Bwahahaha!ReplyDelete
Jessie's full name is Jessalyn Ella. Ella is in honor of my angel sissy Cinderella, who we called Ella most of the time, because Momma KNOWS Ella had a paw in sending Jessie to us.
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6 Ways To Refresh Your Home With Copper Accents
A great way to inject a modern and refreshed vibe into your home decor is to add copper accents in the form of lighting, accessories and kitchenware. Here are a few pieces we love:
1/ Copper and Concrete Planter by Etta and Odie, $85
2/ Copper Clothing Rack by Hyland and Boot, $128
3/ Hampton Forge Knight 13-piece Cutlery Block, Bed Bath & Beyond, $79.99
4/ Bodum Copper Coffee Collection, West Elm, $60
5/ Arc Copper Table Lamp, cb2, $69.95
6/ Copper Rose Cocktail Glasses, Not the High Street, $24
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Published | Minnesota Bride Magazine - Spring/Summer 2016 Issue
This spring, we have the distinct pleasure of being published in one of my favorite publications, Minnesota Bride Magazine - Spring / Summer 2016 Issue. Doubling our delight, we have not one, but two weddings from our 2015 season featured! We're so honored to see our work in print and for the beautiful couples who are featured in the magazine. We're lucky to work with wonderful couples who are not only kind and sweet, but also stylish and adventurous!
Bri and Tom's modern, colorful wedding at Minnesota Orchestra Hall is also featured in the Newlyweds section of the magazine. With tons of details (including the groom's graphic design talents for their paper goods), it's no surprise that their wedding caught the eye of the MN Bride editors. You can see more of their day here.
Katie and Dan's destination wedding in Minnesota lake country is featured as a destination wedding feature. They were married in Crosslake, MN along the lake in a beautiful ceremony with their close family and friends nearby. Check out our favorites of their day here.


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Emily & Jeff
Emily and Jeff found each other on the Big Island. They describe their relationship as "two peas in a pod" and that's definitely true when you get to know them. They had a beautiful Christan and Buddhist ceremony at the Hilton Ocean Crystal Chapel and to view more of their favorite wedding images check out their blog.
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NK Forster Guitars Making a Guitar – bending sides
Bending an Indian Rosewood guitar side, by hand. It was getting a bit dull to watch so I chopped a couple of little bits out – the total time was about 10 mins. The non cutaway side took around 6. Must be getting slow! It takes nearly that long to put sides in a modern bending machine. If I compromised the design – made the waist and the cutaway less tight it would be quicker still, but that's putting the cart before the horse eh? Design first, that's my way. www.nkforsterguitars.com
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As my title implies, I am frustrated. I'm also failing my kids.
Argh. This is driving me up a wall.
I'm supposed to be dedicating my Tuesday nights to delving into the Old Testament and the history behind our most revered Catholic traditions. I'm supposed to be explaining the link between Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac and God's Sacrifice of Jesus. I'm supposed to be teaching these kids why the Passover of Moses prefigured the Passover meal of Christ that we celebrate at each and every Mass.
Instead, I'm repeating concepts that should've been addressed in 1st or 2nd grade... TO NO AVAIL.
I'm starting to feel almost frantic. We're now more than a month into classes and these kids haven't even touched their text books. How can they? They wouldn't have clue one what was in them because they have absolutely NO FOUNDATION with which to understand the material!
I just... I don't know what to do.
For October, we've been tackling the Rosary. Do you know most of my class claims they've never had a rosary before? Some had never seen one!
How did they go six years without seeing a rosary???
And their prayers. Oh Lord... help me! These kids don't even know their prayers! Apostle's Creed? What's that? Prayer to their Guardian Angel? Pfft... what the heck are those?
I am so heartbroken over how badly we've taught our students. I'm heartbroken over how little schooling their parents have done regarding their faith. And I truly feel overwhelmed with how little time I have to begin filling in the missing pieces.
So I've been doing what I can. I've broken down things to their most basic levels. Sign of the Cross, the Trinity, Our Lady's role in leading us to Christ.
But still they look at me glossy-eyed. Still they come to me week after week with the same questions on the most basic aspects of our religion.
Today, during a quiz, I had SIX students (out of my 14) ask me what Christians were. SIX! And another 4 couldn't tell me that Jesus was Jewish.
It's not their fault. If anything, I feel like it's mine because I'm apparently not doing a good enough job explaining these basics to them well enough that they understand them from week-to-week. I have to admit, though, that I just can't believe they're this lacking in their Catholic formation. I just can't.
My plan of action is to simply keep going. If I don't get to this year's lesson set, I guess I won't get to it. I'm going to have to talk to my DRE about this. What good is explaining those higher-level concepts to them if they don't understand the foundation for which they're meant for? So I'll keep searching out the cracks and filling them in with all I've got. I want these kids, if nothing else, to understand that we have a God who loves us, who created us to be His family, who provides for us as a loving Father, who can and will punish us as a loving Father should, and who will eventually call us home as this Earth is only a temporary proving-grounds.
I want them to understand this. I want them to see the proof of this throughout Salvation History... throughout the motion of Divine Providence in their own lives. I want to give them the tools with which to SEE Divine Providence in action for themselves so that they can give thanks for it and help it along through their charitable deeds for others.
I want them to be proud of their faith. I want them to know how very blessed they are to be part of the Church.
To do that, they need to know God. And too many of them simply do not. Too many of them think of Him as this old man in the sky who sent a baby boy to create Christmas trees and angels for us. We don't really need to think about Him until we're about to die. He's not really active in our lives. He's far away and He's busy with other things... other people.
I want to teach them that they are - each of them - the most important thing God cares about.
It seems so simple, doesn't it?


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A lawsuit filed this morning in Commonwealth Court seeks to ban voters from wearing partisan buttons and T-shirts into the state's polling places when they cast their ballot.
The practice has previously been disallowed in many jurisdictions, where election officials have ruled it violates a state law banning electioneering in the polling places. But the law does not define "electioneering" and has been interpreted differently in different jurisdictions.
In a memo sent early this month to local election officials around the state State election Commissioner Chet Harhut said there was no legal basis for stopping ordinary voters wearing campaign clothing or buttons from voting. The memo was in response to complaints from the American Civil Liberties Union and the League of Women Voters about poll workers who refused to let voters cast a ballot in the primary because of what they were wearing. The ACLU called it a free speech issue.
The memo, which had no legal authority, said "Of primary concern is that no duly registered person be turned away at the polls." Election officials were urged to confer with their county commissioners and solicitor to discuss the matter.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two Pittsburgh-area election workers by a Philadelphia attorney, claims Harhut "illegally advised" election officials they could allow voters to wear such partisan paraphernalia when they vote. The suit says wearing such items violates state law and could lead to a "partisan free-for-all in the sanctuary of our commonwealth's polling places."


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If for any reason you are not satisfied with an item you receive from the Things A Baby Needs online boutique, we will be happy to issue a return or exchange, within 30 days of purchase, provided that the item is still in its original packaging and has not been worn or washed.Things A Baby Needs items purchased from our online boutique must be returned with their original tags and packaging. Please note, all items purchased on sale or marked down cannot be returned or exchanged.
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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The House Education Committee returned the state's K-12 budget to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Tuesday, April 16, recommending BESE redo its calculation to remove a per-pupil funding increase for Louisiana students.
The budget, called the Minimum Foundation Program calculation, locks money away so lawmakers cannot reduce K-12 funding in the budgeting and prioritization process. They can add more one-time money from state tax revenue in the budget, however.
BESE submitted its original calculation based on the governor's proposed statewide budget, which assumed the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) would recognize more money than it actually did in early April.
Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, said they wanted to remove the money out of an abundance of caution so teacher pay raises would become permanent and guaranteed in case the revenue forecast is smaller than expected.
If lawmakers find more money, they could restore the funding at a later date.
Some legislators would dedicate that money toward early childhood education instead of K-12 funding, meaning the two age groups could be pitted against each other during the budgeting process.
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The Woodlands Lawyers | Woodall Batchelor
Woodall Batchelor are The Woodlands lawyers serving businesses and individuals with legal services. Our mission is to provide the sophisticated legal services you would expect from a large firm while also delivering the personalized customer service of a smaller firm. We are determined to helping our clients achieve their business goals and objectives through both litigation and transactional work. Our firm's partners, J. Daniel Woodall and Charles Edward Batchelor, bring to the table over 40 years of combined legal experience in the areas of real estate, construction, business law, labor and employment, and insurance coverage, defense and large loss subrogation. For many years, our team has been happy to serve The Woodlands, Houston, Montgomery County, Harris County, and other surrounding communities throughout the state of Texas. By serving our clients with personalized services and providing excellent, innovative, and efficient legal solutions with utmost integrity, we look to our core values to help guide us on our mission: honesty, excellence, efficiency, innovation, teamwork, diligence, and commitment.
We have the expertise to handle the most sophisticated legal issues, and the judgment to recognize when a matter is straightforward and should be handled in a simple and practical manner. Most importantly, our client's best interest is always paramount, and we understand the importance of legal solutions suited to our client's business.
Our Personalized Legal Practice Areas
The Woodlands Lawyers Legal Services
Unlike many firms, Woodall Batchelor provides you with immediate access to someone knowledgeable about your matter. That may be the attorney in charge of your representation, other attorneys assisting in the matter or knowledgeable paralegals and legal assistants involved in your case, all of whom are on your team. Woodall Batchelor, The Woodlands lawyers, are experienced in handling complex litigation, and our litigation team can provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to protect your interests. We are intimately familiar with the laws affecting the energy, oil and gas industry, as well as related areas of commercial law, real estate, construction, insurance, and labor and employment litigation. No matter your legal concern, we will be glad to serve your needs and vigorously pursue a successful result. We care about serving you well and are responsive to your concerns. We promptly return your calls and will regularly keep you up-to-date on the progress of your case.
At Woodall Batchelor PLLC, we are represented by exceptional attorneys who take the time to understand the business objectives of our clients that benefit from our creative, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Whether we are structuring a make-or-break deal or litigating a bet-the-company case, we provide a significant depth of legal resources and talent to resolve matters as efficiently and favorably as possible. Whether an individual or local company, our clients can depend on us to deliver valuable, practical solutions that fit specific needs. Located in the heart of The Woodlands, Texas, we are honored to continue helping enable the growth and progress of our clients and our community.
Business, Insurance & Real Estate Attorneys Serving The Woodlands, Texas
Overall, our primary objective at Woodall Batchelor is to find resolutions that meet our clients' immediate and long-term goals in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as the case will allow. We attribute the success of our firm to our philosophy of combining the most cost-effective business law services with client-tailored communications. Our services first begin with building a strong relationship with each of our clients. We establish a clear understanding of our clients' needs, making sure they understand their options and how we intend to meet their goals. At Woodall Batchelor, The Woodlands lawyers, we work with our clients to identify their priorities and determine the most efficient services that will accommodate their specific needs. Litigation is often fluid and changes as facts and evidence changes. As our clients' priorities change, we are equipped to change with them. Our practice areas include experience and skills in a full range of legal areas involving business law, real estate, construction, insurance defense, commercial litigation, dispute resolution, appeals and much more.
Our goal is to develop lasting relationships with our clients. We respond promptly and accurately to their concerns and questions as their cases progress toward a satisfactory outcome. We truly believe that people should not have to choose between big-firm quality and small-firm prices. This belief has blessed us with outstanding clientele, for whom we have had the privilege of delivering excellent results. We are driven to work as hard as possible on your case, be it a real estate case, a construction matter, business litigation, or something arising in one of our many other practice areas. We have deliberately maintained a "small law firm" atmosphere in order to nurture strong personal ties with our clients. We strive to serve with uncompromising integrity and to maintain relationships with each of our clients based on trust and confidence.
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In today's competitive business world, small business owners need smart solutions to stay ahead of the game. The importance of retaining a knowledgeable business law consultant or advisor when faced with a legal issue cannot be overstated. At Woodall Batchelor, The Woodlands lawyers, we strive to provide the tailored help you need when faced with a legal problem so that you can move forward with building your business and ensuring its viability and success. Whether it is a personal or a business legal problem, getting the answers, guidance, or legal action you need in a timely manner can make all the difference in the future of your commercial enterprise. Whether your business is a start-up, entrepreneurial, an established family business, a service business, retail, professional group, or internet business, whether you work out of your home or from a corporate office location, you will inevitably run into matters which require practical and cost-effective solutions from an attorney you trust. That is the service our firm offers to business owners throughout The Woodlands area and beyond.
As your dedicated attorneys, Woodall Batchelor PLLC can help you achieve your unique business objectives and goals. We are able to assist clients all throughout the state of Texas with a wide array of complex and sophisticated legal issues, coupled with the personalized attention, flexibility, efficiency, and more favorable cost and rate structure that our small law office can provide.


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Come and share your music, poetry, comedy, or other form of performance art on The River House stage! We have a warm space and a welcoming audience.
Anyone can get on stage (Note: We are an inclusive and family friendly venue so please keep your performance respectful and appropriate).
Participants must sign up for a 10-20 minute performance block, sign ups will begin by phone or in person as early as 5pm on Open Mic Fridays. (If there is a full list, performances may be reduced to 10 minutes or less)
FREE EVENT (donations appreciated)
Food & Beverages available for purchase in the cafe


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This Week in NYC: March 17-23
March 17, 2014 by Emily
Yesterday, I woke up to a very early alarm to join the 20,000+ runners who traveled to New York City to compete in the NYC Half Marathon. I've committed the past two months to hours of training, emptied my paychecks for orthotics and gear, and suffered through injuries to run the 13.1 mile loop from Central Park to Financial District..and it was totally worth it! That being said, this week's guide is focused on recovery, rejuvenation, and (of course) food!
Also: It's Bitches Who Brunch's fourth birthday! To celebrate, we're lauching the next phase of the site: a weekly enewsletter, which will be delivered every Tuesday morning. Make sure you sign up for the New York email, the D.C. email, or both!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am still in dehydrated detox mode from my race, but please all drink an extra green beer for me. But before that, sneak out on your lunch break to check out the 253rd St. Patrick's Day parade through NYC, starting at 44th St. at 11:00 a.m.
In celebration of Bitches Who Brunch's four year anniversary, we're thrilled to be launching a brand new weekly e-newsletter, delivered to your inboxes every Tuesday morning to recap our Bitchin' posts covering our range of food, fashion, kitchen and lifestyle. You can specify if you prefer to receive our NYC or DC-centric posts, or both! Stay tuned for info on how to select your newsletter preferences.
Being halfway through the work week can be both hopeful and exhausting, which means your body may be begging for a solid yoga session right about now. Us Bitches love Bikram Yoga NYC, a studio that offers affordable ($8!) hot yoga classes in four different locations.
Today is NYC's official Macaron Day, which means that some of the best bakeries in NYC are offering free macarons to visitors who mention the holiday. Participants include Bouchon Bakery, BisousCiao, Butterfield Market, and Macaron Cafe. Check out the full list here.
There's no better way to prep your Friday evening than with a new makeover. Rouge New York, a new makeup bar in NYC, offers three looks at different price points to give you a fresh face. Get a snazzy look for under 30 minutes, all $75 and under. 130 Thompson St. 212-388-1717
Cori Sue recently enjoyed the beignets and atmosphere at her brunch at The Greenwich Project in the West Village, and you will too. 47 W 8th St.
After a vigorous workout at Equinox, Bitch in the City Ally loved her healthy but indulgent brunch at Candle 79, where she feasted on a butternut squash and mushroom crepe. Candle 79's brunch in the Upper East Side begins at noon. 154 E 79th St.


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Scuba Diving is on most of "What To Do in Vietnam" lists.
Nha Trang is undoubtedly the country's capital of diving and the place where many travellers choose to get their first diving qualification with a 3-day Open Water Course.
The shallow reefs of beautiful Hon Mun Island are the perfect place for beginners, so the whole of the three-day diving course is done out in the sea from the dive boat.
There's no spending time in the swimming pool as the sea here has shallow sandy areas, calm waters and perfect "pool-like" conditions! As a result, you get more efficient buoyancy training as well as more fun exploring underwater.
Nha Trang Divers is a small and reputable dive club, the primary focus of the instructional team is to create a safe and competent diver out of the guest. We will use dive SSI total training system and online learning materials to save your valuable trip time.
Getting the Open Water Scuba Diving License in 3 Days.
You will get two training boat dives on each course day with up to sixty minutes 'in the water' per dive.
The main focus of the course is to provide you with practical knowledge and application of the scuba diving skills with the special focus on the core diving skill – "neutral buoyancy". Nha Trang Fun Divers team will happily help you to become a confident and knowledgeable certified diver!
All of three days of the diving course has similar curriculum:
- 7:00 – 7:30 AM – Departure from the dive club or your hotels in central Nha Trang by free shuttle bus.
- 7:40 AM – Our dive boat will leave from the Cau Da Tourist Quay. Along the way, you will receive an appropriate pre-dive briefing as the dive boat sails onward to Mun island.
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM: You will reach your first dive site and learn important lessons whilst getting used to your equipment in the water. After this, you can have fresh fruits back on the boat or refresh yourself with a cup of tea or coffee.
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: We will take you to the second dive site of the day. Most of the diving spots of Nha Trang are located around the shores Mun Island, so it is only a short boat ride away from the first stop.
- 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Lunchtime! We will enjoy a multi-course Vietnamese lunch, with the option of vegetarian or vegan. The chef will prepare lunch on the boat from the daily choice of fresh groceries, so please let us know should you have any special requests and we will try to take care of it.
- 13:00 – 14:30 PM: We will sail back to the mainland and you will get a shuttle back to the dive club or your hostel.


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Matt McBride makes quick work of Rockies call up with go-ahead grand slam
It takes some gumption for a recent minor-league call-up, in just his second big-league in the past two years, to swing at the first pitch with two outs and the bases loaded, trailing by a run.
But Matt McBride looked good doing it Wednesday at Coors Field. His grand slam off Kansas City's Danny Duffy in the sixth inning pushed the Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Royals.
McBride's grand slam was just his third career home run and his first since Sept. 25, 2012. It was also the Rockies' first grand slam since Ryan Wheeler hit one off Milwaukee's Wily Peralta on June 26.
"In that situation, you're just trying to have a good at-bat and hit the ball hard. Just try to make something happen," McBride said. "I had a little bit of an adrenaline rush."
McBride, who was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday, started in place of Justin Morneau at first base Wednesday. He singled up the middle in his first at-bat in the second inning and finished 2-for-3. His sixth inning slam put the Rockies ahead for good.
"Honestly, (I was) just trying not to do too much. Just try to get the barrel on the ball," McBride said. "I'm just trying to hit the ball on the line somewhere. When you hit the ball on a line, good things happen."
McBride is the last remaining piece of the 2011 Ubaldo Jimenez trade still playing in Colorado. Drew Pomeranz, Alex White, and Joe Gardner are all gone.
But McBride had to fight back from a significant neck surgery — the same kind of disc fusion surgery that Peyton Manning underwent before joining the Broncos. McBride's 2013 season with the Triple-A Sky Sox was cut short after suffering a herniated disc the was pressing on his spinal cord.
"He's another guy with a great story. He's been through a lot," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "He was on his way to a huge year last year when he had that neck surgery. To come back from that, work his way back to the big leagues — he's hit his way back to the big leagues. He can really swing the bat.
McBride started this season on a rehab assignment with the rookie-league Grand Junction Rockies, then bumped up to the Sky Sox for 51 games (he hit .305 with seven home runs and 35 RBIs).
"It's great for Matt. He's a great kid. He's a kid who's persevered."
But back to first-pitch swinging against Duffy, who entered with a slim 2.60 ERA:
"He's pretty comfortable in the box," Weiss said of McBride. "He can hit. He can control the barrel of the bat.
"He's got an uncanny ability to square it up. That sounds kind of elementary, but it's tough to do. And he has a knack for doing it."