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Son Of God: I'm Not Excited
A new Jesus movie is hitting the theaters and I'm not enthused. I mean, we've seen it before, right?
Let's see, oh yeah, a robed pretty boy in hairdo and beard shows up, spouts platitudes, performs miracles, ticks off the local civic/religious authorities and gets killed for his trouble. Oh yeah, he then returns from the dead ... Why? ... Because he's GOD!
That's all I EVER got out of these flicks. People leave the theater just as much in the dark as when they went in.
NOTHING about as to what and why he went through what he did. Just a nice story about "a good man who died".
Maybe what I'm looking for is a cinematic Chick tract with a newsmans' five Ws' treatment and a so many step plan of salvation. You know ... WHY Jesus did what he did ... Where one stands with God (You're toast!) ... and how acknowledgement of the payment only HE could make can change that standing.
Only one "Jesus movie" ever made an impression on me.
The Passion of the Christ - Mel Gibsons' film about the events in the bogus arrest/prosecution of Jesus and the very REALISTIC portrayal of His crucifixion. This film is NOT pretty to say the least and I would not allow children to see it. My only problem is that it's lacking in the details of what the salvation He provides is.
Below are the details as to the what and why of salvation. Be sure to read the whole chapters they appear in for further clarification.
1. Romans 3:10 - As it is written, There is no one righteous, no, not one.
Psalm 14:3 - They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that does good.
Keep in mind, you're not good enough to get to Heaven on your own. No matter what you do, you're just not "good" enough.
2. Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
You're under a penalty and will always fall short of being good enough for God on your own.
3. Romans 5:12 - Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
It's because of Adams' rebellion and act against God that we're under this hereditary condition of death and sin. It can't be "cured" by ones' own effort.
4. Romans 5:8 - But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
God, however, loves us and provides a way out from under this crushing penalty. His son, Jesus is the only one who can make the payment we ourselves can't.
5. Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Our sinful condition can only result in eternal separation from God. But through Jesus Christ, eternal life can be gained.
6. Romans 10:13 - For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Here's where it starts. He is waiting for you.
7. Revelation 3:20 - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock. If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
He's calling you (And has probably for quite some time. You just won't bother to hear it.). All that's needed is for you to let him enter your life and take over.
8. Romans 10:9 and 10 - That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.
- For with the heart man believes to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.
If you believe from within that He rose from the dead, so will you one day. If you tell others that He runs your life as well, you are destined for Heaven (Providing, of course, that He actually IS in charge of your life!).
9. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
That last verse pretty much settles that!
Movies are fine but as they say, "It's not like the book". Read the book first.
Just sayin' ...
Wikipedia article on Son of God film here.
Wikipedia article on Mel Gibsons' The Passion of the Christ film here.
Go to Jays' Tee Vee blog main page here.


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Have you guys seen this? It's actually pretty awesome, but I have to say, I hate that no one understands this simple concept until a white dude says it. Like, this information is not news... Women have been saying this shit for AGES.
But that said, I really enjoyed it! And it was cute how shaky his hands were.
ETA: There's a TON of debate in the comments about why this poem is in fact bullshit because "that's not what friend zone means" (umm, okay?). So, I invite you all to define, in as precise terms as you can, what your interpretation of the friend zone is.
My personal understanding is that the mythical friend zone is a situation in which a guy (or girl, but usually guy) has unstated, unrequited feelings for another person, and sticks around doing nice things (read, being a friend) under the impression that a certain number of nice things will magically open up the possibility of a sexual/romantic relationship with the object of their affection, and is pissed/affronted when they discover that no, the person still does not want to fuck them. This is closely linked to Nice Guy™ Syndrome, in which the crush-er cannot understand why the crush-ee won't sleep with them/be with them because he's "such a nice guy and you only date assholes!"
My understanding is that the term speaks to the male entitlement in our culture, and the idea that a man is owed sex for being a decent person. (A cookie, if you will). It highlights the idea that a woman's company is only desirable if it is a gateway to sex/romance, and is not desirable in and of itself.
So, based on that definition, the friendzone to me, is bullshit.

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I welcome you to this moonful of chronicles where wholesome intention and observation, along with things I am passionate about are freely expressed through experiences, nutrition and the arts (photography, poetry, music, dance, art).
For many years I had the ability to remain grounded in the midst of chaos because I stood firm in believing that we are all extensions of The Universe (or God). But two months ago, my state of serenity was shaken with trivial, emotional and materialistic obstacles. I'd wake up every morning with no sense of purpose and within a state of confusion and indifference. Every circumstance became a burden; every lesson became a punishment. I felt trapped in my own body, a prisoner of instability. I was a thirsty feline slurping from an empty fountain.
Until one night. A friend bluntly, but with love, pointed out the root of my "struggles": ME. Every smudge of charcoal on the canvas that is my life – every smudge representing said burden and punishment– was then simplified. I realized at that moment that every struggle was implanted by my psyche and those circumstances and lessons that I dreaded would eventually contribute to my growth.
Within the past couple of years, I have adopted an holistic approach to life, more specifically in nutrition, aesthetics and nature. And in the past half year, I applied the same approach to my ideologies. But two weeks ago, my demeanor on life itself shifted. I am learning to embrace every second knowing that yesterday is no more and tomorrow has yet to exist. I wake up every morning with pure intention in my heart. This change has come about through Reiki healing, meditation and mindfulness.
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Imagine going to your local health food store or supermarket and finding the shelves normally containing your favorite vitamin and nutritional supplements completely bare.
There is still time to sign an online petition opposing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's draconian supplement regulations that threatens access to dietary supplements. It wouldn't hurt to contact your member of Congress too.
As Citizens for Health explains...
[The FDA] is attempting to drastically change existing law by saying that finished product manufacturers must make a submission for every product that contains a [New Dietary Ingredient--NID] or whenever a formula is changed, if an NDI is present. If this guidance is not withdrawn and its misinterpretation of law is backed by the FDA's own policy, review and enforcement powers, it would cause major disruption in the dietary supplement market; force a significant number of products off the shelves; and result in revenue losses of over a billion dollars and the unemployment of over 100,000 Americans. Neither American consumers nor the dietary supplement industry should stand for this unconscionable attempt by the FDA to, via various NDI-related side doors, effectively re-write [the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994], maim the health-food industry and drastically reduce consumer choice.While supplements by themselves aren't always a complete panacea (and some products are hyped up or lack quality ingredients), FDA bureaucrats who routinely allow toxic pharmaceutical drugs into the marketplace seem hell-bent on getting their hooks into the supplement industry. Supplements can and do form one part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
If Obamacare is not repealed, and rationing and death panels become the norm (as has occurred everywhere where socialized medicine has been tried), health freedom and taking charge of our own health with more natural approaches will become even more important.
As one of the comments on the Citizens for Health website indicates: "No one has the right to tell us what supplements and vitamins we can have. That isn't protecting us, it's restraint of trade and is big pharma's way of growing even more powerful and corrupt."
Have you noticed how the same lapdog "pro choice" mainstream news media that seems to accept virtually every job- and freedom-killing Obama administration initiative at face value also regularly helps to demonize generally safe supplements at the behest of Washington bureaucrats and "Big Pharma"? Along these lines, responding to a recent widely publicized American Medical Association study of questionable methodology that sought to discredit vitamins, Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com wrote in part:
Caught yet again, the mainstream media has been exposed pulling off a juvenile, simplistic hoax that attempts to scare people away from good nutrition. To accomplish this hoax, they took a poorly-constructed "scientific" study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine which was itself based on erroneous conclusions...and then blatantly misreported what the study data actually showed.


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About once a week, I go out for breakfast.
For me this means more than scrambled eggs on a roll or a donut. I like to find interesting creations that I can sit and relax with (and I don't have much of a sweet tooth). I try places in part based on where I had to be at the time, part of a desire for variety.
Following, then, is a list of some of the more recent experiences; thoughts and comments are welcome:
Thomas' Ham and Eggery, Carle Place: is where I'm sitting right now; it's the second time I've managed to get here. I'm eating a disappointingly bland frittata with chicken sausage (they same homemade) and tomato and leek. I guess the watery coffee wasn't a good omen (though they must consider it precious, considering how difficult it is to get a refill). The waitress has one of the attitude where the customers are a necessary annoyance she must deal with to get through the day.
Jo Jo Apples in Lido Beach: a happily very different experience. The spicy corn frittata was very tasty; service was friendly. An omelet from a different visit was almost as good, and still several cuts above average.
Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck: I like this place quite a bit, but it's breakfast menu doesn't really equal its lunch. I've been going there once a month when I go out east to pick up a winter CSA share and, strangely, the breakfast specials have remained exactly the same since November (or maybe it was December). I always enjoy what I have here, though I wish there were more variety (especially as things like Banana Nut Pancakes with Nutella Maple syrup are way too sweet for me).
Tim's in Northport: another underwhelming breakfast: a mushroom/spinach/goat cheese omelet. The spinach consisted of flecks of green; it took me some checking to find the goat cheese, and I'm still unsure if there were mushrooms. All-told, a rather blah omelet (chewy rather than fluffy). I like crunchy bits when it comes to home fries, but these potatoes went rather overboard with that; aside from the flavor of carbon, they had little taste. Wait service was indifferent.
Park Avenue Grill (formerly Rebecca's) in Amityville: always a very pleasant breakfast in all ways, and a solid choice--the sort of no-brainer where I know I won't be disappointed.
Maureen's Kitchen in Smithtown: what can I say? Who doesn't know about this place?
Glen's Dinette: the poor service at this place has overwhelmed my memory of the food. One time I observed disgusting, unsanitary practices; the other (going back when it wasn't busy and I thought they'd be more careful) it was almost impossible to get service. No one refilled my coffee or asked how I was--the only time they came over was to take my order (I had to go up to the counter to get a bill--they were busy chatting).
Winnie's in Bay Shore: I had an awesome French-style omelet one day (disappointingly, they absolutely will not make omelets after 11:30). Pancakes didn't impress another time, thought that's more likely my tastes than anything they did (though I don't like sweets, every now and then I'm curious).
Cook Room in Middle Island: very nice omelet and home fries, friendly service. Wish there were more omelet choices, though.
Toast (Huntington): a place I've always been basically OK with. No complaints about what I've had (of course, it's been a while, so I don't REMEMBER any problems)--all well-executed--but I've never oohed about the choices. The "create an omelet" some places, like Toast, do doesn't impress me (It's like they're not trying to be creative), especially when the choices are pedestrian.
Mundays: been quite a while since I've been there; I remember being impressed with the French toast, but I don't recall not much more.
Sweet Mama's in Northport: a thumbs up. Interesting and delicious options, and I like that they put a little pot of coffee on the table so you can refill several cups on your own.
More places to come as I try them, or remember places I've been.
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Badly pilling by wear 2 :(
I was really excited about this shirt because of the fit and bought two. I've only worn one so far, but noticed it had started pilling on the second wear and is getting worse. I've had merino shirts from other brands (Icebreaker, Rapha) that have not had this issue after much more use.


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There are many neuromuscular disorders, and treatment by an experienced multidisciplinary team, such as the one at Cedars-Sinai's Neuromuscular Disorders Program, is vital.
These disorders result in muscle weakness and fatigue that progress over time. Some neuromuscular disorders have symptoms that begin in infancy, while others may appear in childhood or even adulthood. Symptoms will depend on the type of neuromuscular disorder and the areas of the body that are affected.
Some symptoms common to neuromuscular disorders include:
- Muscle weakness that can lead to twitching, cramps, aches and pains
- Muscle loss
- Movement issues
- Balance problems
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Types of neuromuscular disorders include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Myopathy
- Myositis, including polymyositis and dermatomyositis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Spinal muscular atrophy
Causes and Risk Factors
Neuromuscular disorders can be inherited or caused by a spontaneous gene mutation; some also may be caused by immune system disorders.


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Environmental Controls: Clean, Green Manufacturing
EISENMANN Corp., a kiln manufacturer in northwest suburban Chicago, is one such company. It recently completed its ISO 14001 pre-assessment audit with very satisfactory marks and was expected to complete its registration audit in January. The firm's quality and environmental assurance manager, John Swartz, said that EISENMANN had always complied with the 14001 standards, but hadn't committed the time or staff involvement to document its compliance. "The company has a long-standing history of being a corporate maverick on environmental issues," Swartz said. "EISENMANN created state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to recapture and recycle natural resources long before it was in vogue."
The movement to achieve certification was hastened when the Big Three automakers began telling suppliers: "Follow our lead—get 14001 certified."
"Ford is really taking the big step forward," said Swartz. "They are mandating that all of their tier-one suppliers become registered to 14001. Fortunately for us, we're compliant to the standard. We've established a long-standing industry record of operating a clean and green facility. We didn't have to make any investments to be environmentally responsible. We simply needed to invest the time to put all our documentation together."
Swartz said that EISENMANN chose a team approach to certification, with members as varied as the sales and engineering staff to sheet metal workers participating in the program. Bringing in consultants to take on the task was an option, but Swartz said that EISENMANN recognized in the early stages the value of training and staff involvement. "It's got to be a team effort. By obtaining the requisite training, helping document our processes and seeing up close how EISENMANN's operations impact the environment, the employees have begun to understand the goals we're trying to achieve." He added, "They're signing onto ISO 14001, and understanding what it takes to meet those goals day in and day out."
Taking Advantage of TeamworkDepending on a firm's corporate personality, the ISO documentation model may be viewed as a blessing or a curse. The standard has no forms to fill out or multiple-choice questions to answer. Each establishment is given the freedom to "do its own thing."
"I'm glad they do that," said Swartz. "It gives us the opportunity to use our own forms, put them into a document control system, and pull them out for routine monitoring purposes." For companies unfamiliar with the ISO process, developing an effective strategy can be a strain on the company's resources. However, Swartz noted that the Internet is an excellent resource for generating ideas for new form development from individuals or entities interested in sharing their handiwork.
In EISENMANN's case, the cross-functional team charged with ISO documentation charted its own course for fulfilling its mission. Swartz says the first step was to nail down the company's environmental policy statement. "The policy publicly states the company's position on the environment and sets the overall expectations of its environmental program," Swartz said.
First, the team performed an affinity analysis, which Swartz described as a controlled, silent brainstorming session. Participants were asked the wide open question: "How does EISENMANN U.S. impact the environment?" Team members had five minutes to write their ideas—in silence—on post-it notes, one idea per note. (According to Swartz, an open forum at this juncture might have stifled creativity and an exchange of ideas.)
The responses were posted on a board and transformed into a cause-and-effect diagram. "That picture came out well," concluded Swartz. "It became the basis of our environmental aspects, the things we needed to assess—mainly, how we impact the environment, good or bad."
Each of the environmental aspects was then rated, based on the probability that an aspect might actually occur and the consequence of its occurrence. "Two columns are used, one for the probability and the other for the consequences of the particular aspect being studied," Swartz said. "For probability, we might have five different areas we want to discuss or check, such as containment, human control, monitoring, frequency of incidents, and complaints. Under consequences, we might discuss five more: cost, damage, quantity, legal implications and community interest."
The team gave numerical grades of high (3), medium (2) and low (1) to each area. Multiplying the sum of both columns provided the significance number for the aspect.
The EISENMANN team then moved on to assigning numbers rating the significance of each aspect. "Significant aspects could be recycling, wastewater treatment or power usage, " explained Swartz. "As we tallied up the grades, we broke down the totals into four ranges—from a low of 25 to a maximum of 225."
An area that EISENMANN found to be of high significance with a score of 180 was the large quantity of excess packing material used when shipping a job. "When we looked at volume of packaging waste we generate when shipping a piece of equipment, we were surprised by the volume of waste material we were generating," Swartz said. "We found we had a high probability of incidents where we used too much packing material. The consequences were a large cost to purchase this material, then we repeated that cost by consuming a lot of our dumpster space every week with the scrap material. Based on this survey, our shop manager has begun looking at ways he can retrain our employees to use less packaging material. We are also investigating whether our waste hauler will give us a separate dumpster for recycling this waste."
Other aspects EISENMANN looked at were less significant, with oil waste scoring 100, refrigerant leaks in the HVAC system scoring a moderate 58, and waste paper disposal scoring a relatively low 30.
Setting Objectives and TargetsOnce the team identified the most significant items on its list, it then set its priorities and moved ahead with writing objectives and targets. Questions posed at this stage included:
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- How will we do it?
- How do we itemize them?
- What steps are necessary?
- How will that take place?
- Who's on the team?
- Who's responsible for which tasks?
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- When and how will we reassess our targets?
- Are our goals realistic and achievable?
As more automotive manufacturers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) begin requiring their suppliers to become ISO 14001 certified, a number of advanced ceramic manufacturers will find themselves facing a similar situation. However, according to Chris Pilko, a sales engineer at EISENMANN who works closely with the ceramic industry, the process is typically easy, and the benefits are well worth the effort. "Most companies are already doing enough to be ISO 14001 certified," he said. "They're already recycling as much as they can—material that used to go to a landfill is now being sold to someone else who will use it as grog. But by going through the process of applying for and achieving ISO 14001 certification, companies can often find ways to reduce their waste even further and become more efficient in their manufacturing operations, thereby benefiting the bottom line."
Increasing Environmental AwarenessIn honor of the EISENMANN team's efforts and as a reminder of the firm's environmental commitment, a huge banner welcomes visitors to its facility and another hangs in its 110,000-square-foot plant. Both banners read: "We Practice Environmental CPR." The acronym stands for Conserving natural resources, Preventing pollution and Recycling.
John Swartz said it's an effective reminder. "When we hung up that banner in the shop, it drove home the point of why we're asking employees to shut off the machines when they're finished, to recycle any scrap steel, toss their coffee cups and soft drink cans in the recycle bins. It also spurred other staffers to become more involved in our paper and package recycling efforts."
The banner is also symbolic of EISENMANN's latest effort to persuade its hundreds of North American suppliers to register for ISO 14001. A recent letter encourages suppliers "to develop and implement their own program of environmental preservation."
Swartz denies it's a case of corporate strong-arming. "I would venture to guess the majority of our suppliers are aware of ISO 14001. They may not be registered, but they may be compliant. They just haven't registered for the shingle. Will this scare them? No, I don't think so.
"We're sending out a message to our suppliers: 'Jump in, the water's fine. It doesn't hurt. You're doing a good thing by becoming more aware of your surroundings. It's really not all that hard.'"
Swartz said half the battle is overcoming an outdated mind set. "We're not tree-huggers. We are just taking care of our little place on earth, taking care of the people who work in and around our facility, and being good neighbors. If, in the end, our customers and other industries see us as an environmental steward, that's just an added bonus."


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Greetings, Shaniqua, and welcome.<<What options would he have for his 401k monies? Because of the lack of acceptable investment options, I'm not sure we would want to leave it at the current employer. And if we did leave it there, could we transfer it elsewhere at any time?>>Your husband may transfer all the monies in his 401k plan to an IRA when he leaves his job. Any broker and your husband's plan administrator can guide him though the hoops to do so while avoiding any and all tax hassles. Be sure he asks for a direct custodian-to-custodian transfer from the plan to the IRA to ensure those hassles are avoided. As to the IRA, he is free to invest in any mutual fund or to use a self-directed account within which he may trade individual securities.As to timing of the transfer, that's up to the plan documents. Some restrict such distributions to certain times of the year such as quarterly or semi-annually. His employer can tell him about that issue.Regards…..Pixy
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"Espresso (All Jacked Up)" lyrics - TODD RUNDGREN
We're on the road again
Leavin' our load behind us
Put a new message on the answer phone
That they can't find us
The tickets are in my pocket
The shuttle is right on time
Everyone meets at the departure lounge
Half an hour we leave the ground
Let's go get a hot espresso
Or maybe a cappuccino
Say get me a cafe latte
Make it with lots of chocolate in the middle of it
Let's pull over
I need some magazines
There's an attendant in the ladies room
If you're not squeamish
Which side of the road to drive on?
Here everyone eats so fast
And what was that language that we spoke yesterday?
I made some change so I can pay
To get us some hot espresso
Or maybe a cappuccino
Would you like a cafe latte
Make it with lots of chocolate in the middle of it
Irish coffee
Sweet and sticky
English toffee
Plain and simple
Tea with honey
Top it off with ginseng royal jelly
In the morning it's a bus to Barcelona
Fly a little side trip over to Roma
Then we all meet in Cannes, Nice, and Monaco
Then it's Venice, Munich, London, San Francisco
Then we drive to Sante Fe and Austin
New Orleans, Atlanta, New York, Boston
Philadelphia, Cleveland Ohio
Columbus, Detroit, coffee stop Chicago
Then it's L.A., Honolulu
Sidney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Katmandu
And at the end of it all if god is willing
We're sipping Turkish coffee in Greenwich Village
I need a hot espresso, I'm all jacked up!
I need a double espresso, I'm all jacked up!
Hot espresso
Fix me a cappuccino
How about a cafe latte
Make it one with lots of chocolate in the middle of it
Gimme one more hot espresso
Have another cappuccino
Fire me up a cafe latte
Sprinkle on that lots of chocolate in the middle of it
Hot espresso, I'm all jacked up!


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A 14-year-old Santee student was arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall after allegedly threatening to kill a fellow student via text message, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department confirmed Friday.
According to deputies, the principal of Cajon Park School located in at 10300 N. Magnolia St. called the Santee Sheriff's Station on Thursday after a female student reported receiving an anonymous, threatening text message that said she would be killed at school.
A second female student also received a text message in reference to the first student's killing which described a body being hidden somewhere, San Diego County Sheriff's Detective John Whiteman confirmed.
Sheriff's detectives traced the source of the text threats to a 14-year-old male student at Cajon Park. Detectives took the teenager into custody without incident on Thursday.
Det. Whiteman says the teen did not have access to firearms and there is no indication anyone else was involved in making the threats.
This is the fifth incident in a string of recent threats of violence at local schools since early February.
On Feb. 9, authorities arrested a 12-year-old student who allegedly sent a threatening email to a Twin Peaks Middle School administrator stating he planned to shoot a teacher and 23 fellow students at the school on Feb. 11.
In that incident, numerous rifles and handguns were seized from the boy's family home, but his parents insisted the pre-teen never had access to the firearms.
Less than two weeks later, school threats were reported at Pershing Middle School and Coronado Middle School.
On Feb. 28, a 14-year-old freshman at Poway High School was arrested after allegedly threatening to bring guns to school and shoot another student.
Officials from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department say these are tense times for schools in San Diego and across the nation.
Officials want to remind students, parents and school employees about the seriousness of making threats. Local officials say they will take action on any types of threats since student safety is top priority.
"It's not something to joke about and there is nothing funny about going to Juvenile Hall," the San Diego County Sheriff's Department stated in a release Friday. "Making a threat is a felony."
"All threats are taken seriously. What we don't want to happen is that one time that we say, 'You know what, it's a kid being a kid,' to find out that kid is actually going to take steps," Det. Whiteman told NBC 7. "We can't take a chance."
Local parents say they're thankful for law enforcement's swift action on this matter, but the idea of violent threats at their child's school still leaves some parents feeling uneasy.
"That terrifies me. Terrifies me," said parent Jae McCabe. "I think it is appropriate for him to be arrested, especially since Andy Williams did the shooting at Santana and he was about the same age."
Father Doug Shea said law enforcement's vigilance regarding school threats gives him some peace of mind.
"Knowing that things like that are going to be watched, and that his peers are going to be watched, kind of gives me some sort of security," Shea told NBC 7.
Mother Tami Ferrari hopes teenagers begin to understand the seriousness associated with making these types of violent threats.
"If they're going to be sending these text messages about things that I don't even think they truly understand the depth of, maybe it's enough to scare them," she added.
Det. Whiteman says parents also need to be proactive in this day and age – especially when it comes to what they're children are texting, emailing or browsing for on their cell phones and computers.
"Kids have electronic devices. They have their own passwords. The parents need to get those passwords from the kids to check on them. See what they are doing. Make sure that the kids aren't giving information like this, or sending text messages like this," he added.


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The Rev John Shaw (1729-1796) was born in Manchester, and was initially taught privately by his father who was a schoolmaster. He later entered the church, obtaining the living at St Mary's Rochdale, and at about the same time was appointed a teacher at the Archbishop Parker's Grammar School, where he later became headmaster. Shaw wrote a number of books in later life, including A Methodical English Grammar which reached four editions between 1778-1793; and Book-keeping Epitomized, and A Book of Devotions, both published in 1794. Shaw married Mary Mills (1737-1819) of Rochdale in 1761, by whom he had several children, including his son Thomas who died in 1832 at the age of 65.


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Miranda Hart is set to repeat her triumph of last year after she was nominated for four gongs at the British Comedy Awards.
Hart, who picked up three awards last year including queen of comedy in a public vote, is in the running for best female television comic and best TV comedy actress.
Her hit show, Miranda, is nominated for best sitcom and she is again up for the peopleâs choice award.
However she faces competition from the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner, which also has four nominations.
The show – which stars The Inbetweeners' Simon Bird – will go head to head with Miranda in the best sitcom category, while its star Tamsin Grieg is nominated for best TV comedy actress.
It has also scored nods for best new British TV comedy – alongside Fresh Meat, Twenty Twelve, and the Sky series Spy – and best comedy breakthrough artist for co-star Tom Rosenthal.
Other big-name nominees include Harry Hill, who is up for three prizes including best comedy entertainment programme and best male TV comic, and Outnumbered stars Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, who have both been nominated for their roles in the BBC One show
The winners will be announced during a two-hour show on Friday hosted by Jonathan Ross, live on Channel 4.


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Preparing for a Writing Conference
I love participating in writing conferences. This weekend I travel to Texas for the Stories From the Heart Conference sponsored by the Story Circle Network (www.storycircle.org). I have been part of the planning for this so I know what will be there. I plan to attend the two preconference workshops, have two coaching sessions, and take as many of the workshop presentations as I can squeeze into my schedule. So how do I prepare? Here are my suggestions.
First, register early, most conferences offer a small discount for early registration. If you are not local to the conference, make your hotel reservation and plane reservation at the same time. I have tried to fare watch and buy my plane tickets in the window of time suggested by travel sights but found my best, and least stressful, option is to buy my ticket early and then cancel any fare alerts I have up. Once you buy your ticket, forget about it! A twenty-dollar difference is not worth the aggravation.
If the featured speakers have published works, read them in advance. In this case one of the preconference session on the craft of memoir writing featured Brooke Warner, publisher of SheWrites Press (www.shewritespress.com) and Linda Joy Meyers, founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers (www.namw.org) and both have numerous books in the world. The other preconference workshop was about publishing options and featured two prominent writers, Susan Wittig Albert, memoir, mystery, and women's creative nonfiction (www.susanalbert.com), Connie Spittler, author of The Erotica Book Club for Nice Ladies (www.conniespittler.com), and Debra L. Winegarten, poet and publisher (www.sociosights.com). These three women will be discussing the wide range of publishing options writers have today and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Read the program well in advance. There will be difficult choices, as you will want to attend two sessions that are offered simultaneously. If you plan ahead, you can negotiate with fellow attendees to share the information and notes from the session you could not attend. You, of course, can return the favor by sharing your session's notes and handouts.
Pack light, especially if air travel is involved. Conferences have exhibitor rooms full of treasures, plus presenters usually have their books for sale. You can support a fellow writer by buying her book and you have the opportunity to get the book autographed. Airlines usually have a 50-pound limit on checked bags. I try to pack no more than 30 pounds, allowing for 20 pounds of book purchases. Plan to dress in layers as most conference facilities vacillate between too warm and freezing. I usually take a pretty shawl or scarf and maybe a light jacket or sweater.
Reach out through cyber space to any friends attending and set up a meeting time for dinner or drinks. If you wait until you get there, this may not happen. If you make a dinner reservation somewhere, add an extra person or two to the count so you can include the new folks you meet. There is such joy in connecting with other writers and expanding your writing tribe.
Take some time to journal about what your expectations and hopes are. This will help you focus in on the right sessions and will bring the right folks into your life. But of course allow some room for the unexpected gifts the conference will provide.
And finally, have an open heart and mind. You are with fellow writers; this is your tribe, revel in them!


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Career and Technical Education Student Certification Exam Results 2017-2018: How Students Performed in Their Certification Exams
Earning an industry certification provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) students with a beginning point in a particular career field. With certification earned, students can demonstrate skills and competencies needed in the job market. This report presents findings related to CTE students' participation in and passing status of certification exams.


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Thursday, March 11, 2010
3 comments:
- Charles Neuman said...
Here's an idea: Nick gets a sailboat if you all have another baby.
- April 14, 2010 at 3:05 PM
- 2 kids and a dog said...
Great idea Charles! Thank you! I can't believe I didn't think about that... I've wasted all this time. I'll run it by him and maybe next year we'll be...3 kids and a dog.
- April 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM
- Charles Neuman said...
And why not make it 2 dogs, while you're at it. Good luck!
- April 18, 2010 at 5:16 AM


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Organ Recital - Jack Spencer
This Organ Recital will be given by Jack Spencer (London). Truro Cathedral has one of the finest organs in the country. Built by Father Willis specifically to fit the of the building, its range, depth and power are truly awe-inspiring.
The weekly Friday lunchtime series runs from March to October and each recital lasts around 50 minutes. These are completely free to attend - donations to support the cathedral's music are appreciated.


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Herbert Levantman
An early New York fan, one of the charter members of The Futurians.
He appears in a group picture in The Futurians (1977) by Damon Knight.
|This is a biography page. Please extend it by adding more information about the person, such as fanzines and apazines published, awards, clubs, conventions worked on, GoHships, impact on fandom, external links, anecdotes, etc.
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Filipino music is a mixture of European, American and indigenous sounds. Much of the music of the Philippines have been influenced by the 377 year-long colonial legacies of Spain, Western rock and roll, hip-hop and pop music from the United States, the indigenous Austronesian population and Indo-Malayan Gamelan music.
Indigenous musical styles
Southern styles
Among the various groups of the island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, a highly sophisticated musical repotoire called kulintang exists in which the main instruments used are bossed gongs not dissimilar to gongs used in Indonesia.
Generally, kulintang ensembles among the Maguindanao, Maranao, the Tausug and other lesser known groups, are composed of five pieces of instrumentation. Among the Maguindanao, this includes: the kulintang (strung out horizontally on a stand, serving as the main melody instrument of the ensemble), the agung (the largest gongs of the ensemble providing much of the lower beats, either coming in a pair of two or just one alone), the gandingan (four large vertical gongs aligned front to back, used as a secondary melodic instrument), the dabakan (an hour-glass shaped drum covered in goat/lizard skin) and the babendil (a singular gong used as the timekeeper of the entire ensemble). The Maranao have similar instrumentation with the exception of the gandingan which they do not have an equivalent of.
A Philippine kulintang of the Maguindanaon people with 8 gongs stacked horizontally by pitch atop a wooden antangan
List of the Traditional Instruments of the Southern Philippines:
Five main instruments of the Maguindanao Kulintang Ensemble
Kulintang - Agung - Gandingan - Babendil - Dabakan
Other Southern Pilipino non-ensemble instruments
Kulintang a Kayo - Gandingan a Kayo - Kulintang a Tiniok - Kubing - Luntang - Agung a Tamlang – Kagul – Palendag – Tumpong – Suling - Kutiyapi
Among the Maguindanao/Maranao, kulintang music serves as their means of entertainment and hospitality, being used in weddings, festivals, coronations, to entertain visiting dignitaries and to send off those heading and coming back from pilgrimages. Kulintang music is also used to accompany healing ceremonies and particularly among the Maguindanao, can serve as a form of communication. Because the Maguindanao can convert the music into their language and vice versa, the Maguindanao can sends messages long distances using their instruments. The gandingan usually is their instrument of choice to send messages, known among the Maguindanao as apad. Apad has been used to warn others of impeding danger or to send a message to a lover. In fact, people have been known to elope with the use of such songs.
Among the Tausug of the Sulu Archipelago, The Sindil (sung verbal jousts) is a musical lighthearted style that is sung by a duo of both sexes sung in front of an audience. Teasing, jokes, and innuendos flow into the verses, the better ones being applauded by the audience. The gabbang xylophone and biyula traditional violin are the instuments mainly used. Although Sindil is a particular genre of music, the verbal jousting musical type is also found in many other parts of the country, especially among the Visayan peoples, who are ethnically related to the Tausug. Sindil are normally used at weddings and other festive events.
Other musical traditions of this region are those of the serenade form Kapanirong and the outdoor "loud" music repotoire called Tagonggo.
Northern styles
Among the indigenous peoples of the Central Cordilleras of the northern island of Luzon, music is also played with gongs, but unlike those of southern repoitoires, these gongs, called Gangsa, are unbossed and have their origins in mainland Asia. Music is usually played to accompany dance, and because of this is mostly percussion based. gong ensembled are normally accompanied by drums. The music is polyphonic, and uses highly interlocking repeated patterns.
Other styles
Spanish influence
Spanish and Mexican colonizers left their musical mark on the Philippines, introducing a rich culture, Christianity and its attendant religious music. The guitar and other instruments, as well as zarzuela (a form of operetta) were popular and soon became an important part of the customs and traditional elements of the culture of the Philippines.
The Harana first gained popularity in the early part of the Spanish Period. It's influence comes from folk Music of Spain and the Mariachi sounds of Mexico. It is a traditional form of courtship music in which a man woos a woman by singing underneath her window at night. It is widely practiced in many parts of the Philippines with a set of protocols, a code of conduct, and a specific style of music. Harana itself uses mainly Hispanic protocols in music, although its origins lie in the old pre-colonial Philippine musical styles which still practised around the country (See Also Kapanirong style of the Maguindanao of Mindanao). The main instument used for Harana is the Guitar, played by the courter, although other string instruments such as the Ukulele and less frequiently, the Violin and Trumpets are also used.
The Kundiman is a lyrical song made popular in the Philippines in the early 19th century, but having origins in older pre-colonial indigenous styles. Composed in the Western idiom, the song is characterized by a minor key at the beginning and shifts to a major key in the second half. Its lyrics depict a romantic love, usually portraying the forlorn pleadings of a lover willing to sacrifice everything on behalf of his beloved. In many others, it is a plaintive call of the rejected lover or the broken-hearted. In others, it is a story of unrequited love. Almost all traditional Filipino love songs in this genre are heavy with poetic emotion. One such Kundiman that tells about unrequited love is the Visayan song Matud Nila.
In the 1920s Kundiman became a much more mainstream musical style, with many popular performers including Diomedes Maturan and Ruben Tagalog.
Spain brought the rondalla to the Philippines in the 1800's. An ensemble of plectrum instruments, the early Philippine rondalla repertoire consisted primarily of Western European symphonic overtures and arias from operas. Its compatibility with native Philippine music allowed the rondalla to figure prominently in Filipino rural community life, providing accompaniment to folk dancing and singing as well as the featured ensemble.
As proof of the rondalla's natural fit with Philippine music, it has been brought to other parts of the world wherever Filipinos can be found. In the United States, the Philippine Chamber Rondalla of New Jersey, Inc. is a leading proponent of Philippine rondalla music in the North Eastern seaboard.
The standard Philippine rondalla consists of the pear-shaped piccolo bandurria, bandurria, and la-ud, and the guitar-shaped octavina and mandola, guitarra, and bajo de unas (which has been supplanted by the double bass). Fashioned from common Philippine wood such as langka, narra, kamagong, and mahogany, the instruments are played with a plectrum of turtle shell. The fourteen strings of the rondalla instruments, except for the guitarra, are grouped into six tuning units – viz., F#, B, E, A, D, G. The doubling or tripling of strings produces better sound quality and volume.
North American influences
The United States occupied the Islands in 1898 until 1935 and introduced American blues, folk, R&B and rock and roll became popular.
For many years, even after the Republic of Philippines became an independent nation, most popular Filipino musicians recorded "covers" of American hit songs. Many visitors to the RP came away believing that there was no unique Filipino music sound, because they were only exposed to lounge and bar singers who were told to "sing Kano."
However, this American influence taught the Filipinos how to create and market their own performers, and led to the emergence of superstars such as Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez, as well as the "Pinay girl group" phenomenon which brought Kikay, Sex bomb, Viva Hot Babes, Jaboom Twins and others.
As a result, much original Pilipino music ("OPM") is reminiscent of earlier American popular music, which has led to a certain popularity among North American audiences who have burned out on overplayed "oldies" but still enjoy the sound. Thus Filipino performers are paying back the debt with interest.
Filipino rock
In the late 1950s, native performers wrote Tagalog lyrics for North American rock n'roll music, resulting in the beginnings of Filipino rock.
The most notable achievement in Filipino rock of the 1960s was the hit song "Killer Joe," which propelled the group "Rocky Fellers" to #16 on the American radio charts. However, despite the Fellers family (father and four sons) being of Manila origin, the song itself was written by US musicians Bert Russell (Bert Berns), Bob Elgin, and Phil Medley, so some critics contend that it wasn't truly Filipino rock.
In the early 1970s, Tagalog and English lyrics were both used, within the same song, in songs like "Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko," which helped innovate the Manila sound. The mixing of the two languages (known as "Taglish"), while common in casual speech in the Philippines, was seen as a bold move, but the success of Taglish in popular songs, including Sharon Cuneta's first hit, "Mr DJ," broke the barrier forevermore.
Freddie Aguilar, popular Filipino folk musician whose music came to symbolise the People Power struggles of the 1980's
Soon, Filipino rock musicians added folk music and other influences, helping to lead to the 1978 breakthrough success of Freddie Aguilar. Aguilar's Anak, his debut recording, is the most commercially successful Filipino recording in history, and was popular throughout Asia and Europe, and has been translated into numerous language by singers worldwide. Asin also broke into the music scene at the same time and were very popular.
Rock music became the music of Filipino protestors in the 1980s, and Aguilar's "Bayan Ko" became especially popular as an anthem during the 1986 revolution. At the same time, a subculture rejected the rise of socially aware lyrics. In Manila, a Punk Rock scene developed, led by bands like Betrayed, The Jerks and Urban Bandits.
Later Filipino rock stars include Yano, Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar, Rivermaya, Cocojam, and Grace Nono, each of which adopts a variety of rock subgenres into their style.
Joey Ayala, popular Filipino Neo-Traditional Artist, has been partly responsible for the rediscovery of indigenous genres in modern Filipino music.
The Neo-Traditional genre in Filipino music is gaining popularity, with artists such as Joey Ayala, Grace Nono and Bayang Barrios enjoying relative popularity within the Philippines for including the traditional musical traditions of the many ethnic minorities of the country.
Today, the Philippines is perhaps Asia's most vibrant music-obsessed country, with home spawned bands such as Aegis, Bamboo, Cueshé, Hale, Imago, Kitchie Nadal, Moonstar 88, MYMP, and Sponge Cola, among others.
There has always been a blend of rock and easy-listening styles in OPM, so it is not unusual for a single artist or group to have a wide repertoire and an equally wide range of fans. A retired businessman may find himself seated next to a teen girl at an appearance of APO Hiking Society or the lastest girl group from Makati, and outcheering her after a favorite song.
Filipino Hip-Hop
The Philippines is said to have developed the first hip-hop scene in all of Asia and the Pacific islands. The birth of Filipino hip-hop music or Pinoy Rap as it is commonly called, occurred in the early 1980s with songs by Dyords Javier ("Na Onseng Delight") and Vincent Dafalong ("Nunal"). The genre developed slowly during the 1980s but soon hit the mainstream with Francis Magalona's debut album, Yo! which included the nationalistic hit "Mga Kababayan" (My countrymen). Magalona, who rapped in both English and Tagalog became a pioneer in the genre and a superstar as a result.
The 1990s were known as the "Golden Age" of Pinoy rap and saw the beginning of rapid stylistic innovation with Francis M.'s second album released in 1992 Rap is Francis M. which is considered to be one of the greatest Pinoy rap albums. In 1994, Death Threat released the first Filipino gangsta rap album titled Gusto Kong Bumaet (I Want to be Good).
Another Filipino hip-hop artist who achieved promence in the 1990s was formerly Los Angeles based-Andrew E. who went on to found his own record label, Dongalo Wreckords as well as the successful rap group Salbakuta.
The millennium saw Pinoy rap's popularity transform from being considered a fad or novelty into a fully blown musical enterprise. Rap artists such as Salbakuta, Krook and J.O.L.O., Mike aka Jempot, Rap2 along with his brother Gloc-9 continue to top music charts.
Philippine choral music
The Philippine choral music scene has been developed and popularized by the Philippine Madrigal Singers. This choir is the country's premier chorale and has been an award-winning chorale through its existence.


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If you have ever attended Hennessy Artistry, Soca Royale, Reggae On The Beach, or Reggae On The Hill, you have probably grooved to the sounds of music provided by DJ Bon and Mikey Dread.
Together, the duo have been hyping up parties and fetes for just over two years now, keeping Bajans' feet moving and bumpers going round.
Speaking this afternoon to Barbados TODAY at Slam 101.1 FM before their half-hour promotional show for an event, both deejays said that for them "music is life".
Bon, a graduate of the mass communication programme at the Barbados Community College, said he always had a passion for music, and, after many failed attempts in other areas, decided that was the place to be.
"I was always interested in the media. That's where my first love was. I tried lots of things: law; accounts; you name it, and I wasn't getting through. So I thought my head was just hard.
"But when I did mass comm it was great. That's when I knew, yea, this was it; this is where I'm supposed to be," Bon said.
He added that he was further inspired to go into deejaying by his uncle Orin Gordon, who at the time was a broadcaster on BBC World News. But for Bon, it was his first gig at the former Café Sol in Sheraton Centre that firmly secured in his mind he had chosen the right profession.
"Playing for that crowd and seeing their reaction was something out of this world. It felt good, man!" he said with a bright smile.
And Bon, real name Kambon Aarons, admitted it wasn't a major event. But he went in with the belief that all great people once started "somewhere".
"I believed that once I had the passion and drive, I would go far; so I put my best foot forward."
As for Mikey Dread, real name Michael Inniss, he stepped onto the scene in 1995, and has played at many events in Barbados and across the region.
"I always liked playing music. I deejayed in clubs all over –– in Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia –– and it has been great. I even played with Monstapiece, with my cousin Peter Coppin, for a while," he said.
On deciding to go solo, he came across Bon playing at an event and was impressed with his repertoire of music and determined they would make a great team.
Since joining forces, the two have been steadily gaining recognition and playing at many major events across Barbados.And for those who have the misconception that being a deejay does not pay, Bon and Mikey Dread disagree.
"I guess we have been hooking up with the right promoters. It has been very profitable thus far. I would consider deejaying to be my major job, and it pays the bills; I am comfortable," Bon said.
But, he added, he has put his Associate degree in communications to good use, doing radio commercials and graphic work.
Mikey Dred, who is also into marketing, agreed that being a freelance deejay paid off.
"Deejaying is my livelihood, and it puts food on the table," the 41-year-old said.
And just like the musicians, these two deejays are looking to take their talents outside Barbados.
"We are looking now to do stuff regionally and even internationally. That is our aim right now," Bon said.
But getting the experience in Barbados first was important –– and it was great. He believed once they were accepted at home, they could play anywhere else in the world.
"Bajans are very hard people to please; everyone knows that. So if you can get a Bajan crowd going, you can get anyone else going," Bon added.
As for wanting to play full-time for a radio station, the 30-year-old confessed: "I have considered it, but I guess the time is not right at the moment. Everything in its time."
Keep up the good work DJ Bon


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For Immediate Release: Americana Doesn't Have to be Boring
Contact: Paulette Nichols
Tel: 911
e-mail: paulette at pauletteinternational.com
International Music Star, Paulette, introduces her new album, The New Norte Americana, to the universe and everybody in it. The new album is the best music ever produced by people since J.S. Bach. It is so moving and sincere that it will move all listeners emotionally in their hearts and souls, viscerally.
Paulette lives in Oakland and will be touring nationally to support the album. The tour will go from Oakland to San Francisco over the span of a month, and she will play over 1 show.
The album is Folky Americana with a touch of Classicism, Romanticism and Impressionism. It's called "The New Norte Americana" because the music is the new norte americana.
Americana is the music of America, and Paulette is American and plays American music that sounds new and old at the same time.
She wrote most of the songs by herself, but a few of them she wrote with her old writing buddy, Mary Liebau, who raises sheep in up-state New York.
The album features guest appearances by Sonya Hunter and Erik Pearson.
Sonya Hunter sings a song about two turtles, Speedy and Flash. Sonya is a veteran of the singing songwriter circuit.
Erik Pearson appears on the tracks "Where's My Horse" and "Parker House Rolls." Erik is a veteran of the Banjo circuit.
Depending on how you define "Best" and "Musician" and "World", Paulette just might be the best musician in the world.
This album is so great and fantastic that people are thinking about buying it even though it's a cd and nobody buys cds any more ever.


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How are industry leaders driving innovation? Many organizations are adopting DevOps, a development philosophy emphasizing collaboration, communication, and continuous delivery to meet rising customer expectations. One approach in DevOps is to take the cloud-native approach, which harnesses the power of cloud computing to accelerate development, testing, and delivery. As consumers demand more out of their technologies, how will you respond? In this guide, we explore:
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Free Quilt Block Pattern
The Wyoming quilt block might look familiar to you because there are several other quilt blocks that use the same patches. The difference is often just the direction of how those patches are placed, and of course the value of the colour of the individual pieces. I have listed some of the similar blocks below for you to compare.
The Wyoming quilt block is a nine patch, which is probably the most commonly used type of block. It contains half square triangles and flying geese patches which are also commonly used in blocks.
Choosing a layout for your quilt blocks is a fun chapter in quiltmaking and the illustrations shown will give you some ideas of how to set the blocks in your own quilt.
Similar Quilt Blocks
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~ Checkerboard Star
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GULFPORT, Fla. -- The teen who suffered a broken arm in a beating on a school bus "should never have been put on that bus" after complaining about classmates trying to sell him drugs, his grandmother says.
The 13-year-old's July beating in Gulfport, Florida, led to three arrests and the retirement of the bus driver, who came in for criticism for not stepping in to stop the fight. Patricia Yankey, the beaten boy's grandmother, told CNN's "New Day" that her grandson was hit 29 times during the fight.
"It just breaks my heart," she said. "No one should have to put up with that, let alone a child."
Prosecutors said the bigger, older boys charged in the beating were seeking revenge after the 13-year-old told teachers that they tried to sell him drugs. Yankey said if administrators had called her to pick up her grandson after that, "This would not have happened."
"I have a big problem with that. I have a real big problem with that," she said. "I should have been called before something happened, not after something happened and been told that there was an incident."
Yankey said she found the boy sitting on the bus steps, "and his eyes welled up." He tried to say he was all right, but she insisted he be taken to a hospital. He was covered in bruises, and "by the grace of God, he wasn't dead," she said.
"He had to sit on that bus and listen to what they were going to do to him before they got off," she said. "They said they were going to kill him."
All three suspects are charged with aggravated battery; the teen police identified as the ringleader is also charged with robbery after investigators said he stole money from Yankey's grandson.
All three are scheduled to appear at a court hearing Thursday afternoon.
One of the boys' fathers offered an apology.
"I know I didn't raise him like that," said Julian McKnight. "I just feel like he made a bad decision and he just got caught up in a bad situation."
McKnight suggested peer pressure may have played a role, but said he hoped his son had learned a lesson.
"I really do apologize. I hope they understand that my son is not a criminal and he's never been that kind of person, never."
The bus driver, 64-year-old Charles Moody, retired after the fight.
He told CNN's "Piers Morgan Live" in early August that he was calling for help on his radio, as school policy required, but that jumping into the fight "would have been more dangerous for other students on the bus."
According to Pinellas County school policy, the bus driver isn't required to intervene, only to call dispatchers. He can step in, if he feels it's safe. Yankey said Moody should have done so, "but I try to understand where he was coming from."
"As a person, I would have been in the middle of it," she said. "I could not stand there and watch someone try to hurt somebody else. I would have been in the middle of it, no matter what policy said."
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The Vatican City does not have a specific aircraft designated for the Pope, meaning he usually relies on a chartered Alitalia aircraft. However, when Pope Francis visited the United States back in September of 2015, American Airlines was the lucky airline chosen to fly the Pope around the country.
The airline modified a Boeing 777-200 by placing a Papal Coat of Arms decal at the L1 door, two flag holders in the cockpit, as well as other unique features to help with the charter flight. When the Pope flew on the aircraft, the Boeing 777 was still in its old configuration, featuring the 2006 era Flagship First class seats. After completing this historic charter flight, the aircraft, N776AN, returned to regularly scheduled passenger flights and was refurbished to feature American's new seats.
The seat used by Pope Francis was moved to the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, and has since been added to the museum's collection. To remember the Pope's charter flights on the aircraft, American Airlines Tech Ops' team members recently installed a commemorative plaque last week inside the aircraft near the 2L door.
Tulsa Ops Supervisor David Chandler whose team helped create the plaque said: "The Tulsa manufacturing shop was honored to create the plaque for Shepherd One, commemorating Pope Francis' first visit to the United States."
The plaque on the aircraft states: This aircraft served as "Shepherd One" during Pope Francis' first visit to the United States from September 24-28, 2015 Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Rome.
The aircraft flew its first revenue flight featuring the new plaque on February 23 as Fight 2307 from Dallas Fort-Worth to Miami. The airline also plans to utilize this aircraft on their inaugural flight from DFW to Rome which is scheduled for May 5. American Airlines and TWA together have flown a Pope seven times, the most recent trip being American's second time. The crew of the most recent Shepard One flight involved employees from different cities who represented different faiths and persuasions.
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Find Your Dream Beachfront Property in Belize
From its secluded beaches to its steamy rainforests, Belize is a country of diverse natural beauty. Its slow pace of life makes it a popular tourist destination, and cost of living is still reasonable. For the more adventurous traveler, activities can include a trek into the jungle in search of Maya ruins, spotting parrots, toucans, and maybe even a jaguar along the way.
It's true that Belize is no longer the most affordable place to buy property, but this country has other benefits: economic stability, a stress-free lifestyle, and a cost of living that is a very good value compared with the U.S. (or even other Caribbean destinations).
Expats have long sought property on Ambergris Caye and the small neighboring islands, home to some of the most beautiful oceanfront real estate in the world.
Anyone looking for bargains may be even more interested in the Corozal District, where prices are lower than in many areas on Ambergris Caye.
Placencia, on the south-central part of the coast, is the other area of Belize that has long attracted property buyers from other countries. Today, bargains are scarce in Placencia itself, but you can find some excellent buys in nearby coastal areas and even to the south in the Toledo District.
Why Should You Consider Buying Property In Belize?
Belize, the little Central-American nation, casts a spell—especially on those with a spirit of adventure. Attractions include the warm, English-speaking people, the natural beauty, and the air of freedom and opportunity.
For many years, the country has drawn people from all over the world who want to live in the sun while taking advantage of the country's real estate bargains and reasonable cost of living. Add to that the protection of assets and terrific fishing and diving and you can understand why Belize captivates so many.
And today changes are taking place that make the lure even stronger. Real estate transactions are easier, highways and airports have been improved, and there are a growing number of banks, investment houses, and trust companies that can help your assets grow.
A Guide To Purchasing Property In Belize
Real estate transactions in Belize are relatively straightforward and inexpensive, thanks to a reduction in taxes and updated rules for land registration. Today the tax on property sales, known as stamp duty, for non nationals is 8% of the price, with the first $10,000 being exempt. Meanwhile, the Government of Belize is incorporating more areas of the country into the Registered Lands system which provides for a clearer form of title called a Land Certificate. The process is designed to create a uniform system of nationwide property ownership.
Property owners have other big advantages in Belize—no capital gains tax and low property taxes. Despite all the advantages, buying property in Belize should be done carefully with a keen eye for details. Doing your due diligence is essential, no matter how good a deal looks.
Like many other countries in Latin America, Belize places few restrictions on who can become or present themselves as real estate agents. In fact, there is no licensing regime in Belize for real estate agents at present, which means there is also no oversight. While the majority of agents are legitimate, anyone buying property in Belize should be careful not to let the prospect of a good deal cloud his or her judgment. Deals can look especially good in Belize, where property is often less costly than it is in the U.S. or Europe. In practical terms, this means acting on the advice of professionals, typically attorneys-at-law, whose job it is to spot problems. At the same time, don't forget to take precautions that might come more naturally at home. Here are some guidelines:
- Don't hand over any money without first retaining a reputable lawyer to review the contract.
- Don't buy into grandiose schemes for future development.
- Title insurance may not be worth the 1% of the property price that it now costs in Belize. But if you don't buy title insurance, make sure the property comes with a registered title certificate.
Second Home Tax Benefits In Belize
Second homes usually aren't thought of as tax shelters, but they have very similar advantages—whether the homes are inside or outside the U.S. IRS rules, for example, let you avoid capital gains tax if you've lived in the home for at least two of the last five years before selling it. The limit on this capital gains exclusion is $250,000 for an individual or $500,000 for a couple. While few Americans will take out a mortgage in Belize, those who do will have another tax advantage—the ability to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes.
Even better, you can rent the second home for up to two weeks a year without being required to report the rental income to the IRS. On the other hand, if you do rent the second home for more than 14 days a year, you lose the mortgage and property tax deductions, but you can then deduct management fees, repair costs, and depreciation up to the amount of the rental income as long as it doesn't exceed $25,000 a year.
Unfortunately, many IRS rules on second homes are complex. In fact, using second-home deductions may subject you to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) that the government can levy against individuals who wouldn't otherwise be required to pay tax because of, say, an accumulation of losses or deductions. For that reason, it's important for overseas residents to consult an accountant or tax attorney who is familiar with their specific situation.
Ownership Issues In Belize
After your lawyer has assured you that the title to the property you plan to buy is unencumbered, it's still wise to invest in title insurance. In the U.S., buyers of property have come to rely on title insurance to guarantee that they actually own the property they purchase. Today this type of title insurance policy is available in nearly every market in the world. Even retaining the best attorney doesn't eliminate the need for protection that insurance provides.
It is important to work with the title company and the attorney from the beginning of the purchasing process. For protection against boundary disputes and encroachments and other unregistered interests for instance, the title company would need the attorney to work with the seller and get affidavits on these issues. If the title company becomes involved too late in the process, it is harder to obtain information from the seller. For the same reason, it's smart to spend money on a survey of the land. If this is done before the sale, you will know immediately about any problems with neighbors. If there are problems, you'll be in a much stronger position to get the seller to resolve the issues before the sale is consummated.
Title insurance is designed to protect against a loss when the title to property is other than as insured. Specifically, your policy needs to insure against losses caused by title defects, liens, and encumbrances. In the event that your title is disputed, for example, you'll want the title insurance company to provide a legal defense for you. In the event that you lose the case, you'll then want the insurer to compensate you up to the amount of the policy. As a policyholder, the idea is that you get this protection and security for a one-time premium.
The legal-defense portion of the coverage can be critical. If you're sued over a title matter in a foreign country where you don't speak the language or understand the laws, you can be at a great disadvantage. A sound title insurance policy, however, gives you a representative who will stand by you in response to the challenges to your title and defend your property rights in the country where your property is located. When you buy a title insurance policy for foreign real estate, be sure that, at the very least, it covers these threats to title:
- Ownership issues—what if the property isn't really yours to own?
- Liens, mortgages, contracts, options, or other encumbrances on the title.
- Fraud and forgery issues, including those that might have resulted from undue influence, duress, incapacity, or impersonation.
- Rights of access to and from the land and covenants limiting the use of the land.
- Transfer problems, such as unauthorized conveyances by a corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other legal entity, or one derived through defective judicial proceedings.
- Documentation disputes, such as the invalidity of a document executed under an invalid power-of-attorney, or one improperly executed or recorded, or one with an erroneous or inadequate legal description of the land.
Costs Of Buying Property In Belize
Once you find property that you want to buy, with the help of an attorney or a real estate agent who uses a legal sales agreement, prepare an Offer of Purchase to present to the owner.
The offer should include your name, the name of the seller, the property's legal description, the purchase price you're offering, and the terms of the deal. You submit this with a deposit—usually 10%.
In addition to the 1.5% to 2% that an attorney may charge, there's a stamp duty (land-transfer tax) of 5% on all but $10,000 of the sales price, plus a variety of fees to register the property in your name. In the end, closing costs are likely to be about 7% to 8% of the sales prices, depending on whether you buy title insurance.
The bottom line: To close on a $150,000 real estate purchase, for example, typical closing costs would total between about $11,000 and $12,000, depending on the purchase of title insurance.
Find Your Dream Beachfront Property in Belize
Where might you think about buying beachfront property in Belize today? The best deals are south on the mainland coast, around Placencia…and on the mainland coast just north of Belize City.
One expat told us he spent just $45,000 for a lot in an old fishing town, close to beaches and full of wonderful shops and restaurants. Another was looking at a lot with palm trees and 50 feet of white-sand ocean frontage. The asking price for this dream lot was $70,000.
Islands in the Sun—Ambergris Caye
Ambergris is the largest island in Belize at 25 miles long and a little over a mile wide, and San Pedro is the only town. About 30 years ago, Ambergris Caye became a hotspot for divers and fishermen thanks to the Belize Barrier Reef, just a half mile offshore. This natural wonderland of living coral supports a dizzying array of marine life, and it's the main reason Ambergris Caye has seen its recent incredible growth. For many decades it has been one of the most popular destinations in the country. As a result, new oceanfront condos can sell for more than $350,000. But if you don't mind a two-minute walk to the beach, there's a wide choice of beautiful houses for under $200,000.
For a large percentage of residents, Ambergris is their second home. Gorgeous beaches aren't the only attraction. The capital, San Pedro Town, has sandy streets where golf carts are the principal means of transportation to and from quaint restaurants, cyber cafes, and friendly mom-and-pop shops of nearly every variety.
When you walk down the streets of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, it's hard not to think of the area as a Cape Cod-type village with palm trees.
Ambergris itself, however, has the reputation of being overdeveloped and expensive, but even here property prices are much lower than in better-known tropical countries.
Fashionable resorts and million-dollar seafront houses haven't changed the fact that Ambergris is a beautiful tropical island where anyone can stroll on white-sand beaches or dive into clear azure waters.
Even better, there are still property bargains if you take some extra time to look for them. Real estate agent Diane Campbell, a former Californian who has built many homes on Ambergris Caye with her husband, highlights the fact that it is especially important not to rush when searching for property in Belize. Campbell explains that the country's small and relatively inefficient real estate market means you'll find widely different prices for similar types of property.
Property example in Ambergris Caye:
- A two-bedroom, one-bath condo at Royal Palms, an older, well established condominium complex located two miles south of town. The 750-square-feet unit is fully furnished, with Caribbean Sea views. Price: $199,000.
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker, an island that many say resembles the Ambergris of 10 years ago. The observation is true to the extent that Caye Caulker isn't nearly as developed as its larger neighbor, and residents seem determined to keep it that way. Caye Caulker has fewer than 1,500 residents, compared with 7,000 on Ambergris. Caulker has kept its charm as well as an atmosphere of exclusivity. Bargains aren't hard to find on the island, but it's likely that shoppers with deep pockets will soon push the prices up.
Property example in Caye Caulker:
- A two-bedroom, one-bath concrete home a few minutes' walk from the sea. The Happy Homestead has 540 square feet of interior space and a wrap-around veranda and covered rooftop deck. Located on a 60-foot by 80-foot corner lot in Bahia Puesta del Sol area. Price: $179,000.
Southern Comfort in Stann Creek
The largest expatriate communities in Belize are on Ambergris Caye in northern Belize and Placencia, which is in the Stann Creek district on the south coast of the country. Although Stann Creek district is in the central part of the country, many Belizeans refer to it as the south, as they often do with anything south of Belize City. While luxury abounds on the coast of Stann Creek, the area also retains more of its Caribbean atmosphere–food, entertainment, and architecture–than many other parts of the country, including Ambergris Caye and Corozal.
The beaches are wider, whiter, and, in many places, almost empty except for the occasional egret or white ibis. Like Ambergris, however, at least one area in Stann Creek–Placencia–has the reputation for being over-developed. Many other parts of the coast have been slower to attract expats, and it's there that property bargains abound.
Placencia, a peninsula at the southern end of Stann Creek, has attracted second-home owners for several decades. It's only a couple hours' drive from Belize City, or 25 minutes by plane. Placencia has three population centers. Maya Beach is the northernmost and isn't really a town…just a hodge-podge of small hotels and restaurants and a few small supply shops. In the middle of the peninsula is the Garifuna village of Seine Bight. Placencia Village at the southern tip of the peninsula, although no bigger than Seine Bight, is where the action is. It has about 600 full-time residents clustered in colorful Caribbean-style homes on stilts built on either side of the sidewalk referred to as "Main Street."
On Placencia Peninsula itself, property prices have steadily climbed, but bargains are easy to find in many other areas close by. Sittee Point and Hopkins are especially good value. Even the appearance of telephones in Hopkins about 10 years ago hasn't detracted from its charm and friendliness.
Property example in Placencia:
- A two-bedroom, one-bathroom home on a double lot in a quiet fishing village, one block from the sea in Riversdale, on the north side of the Placencia Peninsula. Garden and fenced yard with decking and cashew, almond, coffee, cacao, and mango trees. Price: $198,000.


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2017 NFL draft prospect countdown, No. 28: Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky
What you need to know: After a redshirt season in 2012, Lamp played—and started—in all but two games for Western Kentucky over the next four years. His streak of 42 consecutive starts came to an end this past season, when he missed back-to-back games against Vanderbilt and Houston Baptist, but he would return to the lineup for the final nine games of the year. He briefly played guard as a redshirt freshman, before locking down the left tackle spot. Lamp was named First-Team All-Conference USA in both 2015 and '16, but his Senior Bowl came to an end early after he suffered a high-ankle sprain on the first day of practice.
Strengths: The combine is not a be-all, end-all tool in evaluation, but it does help paint a picture of a prospect, especially in terms of measuring athleticism. Lamp's numbers: 5.00-second 40-yard dash (fourth among all offensive linemen), 34 bench reps (second), 111-inch broad jump (tied for third), 7.55-second three-cone drill (fifth).
Simply, Lamp is one of the best athletes in this lineman class.
His talents were put on display at Western Kentucky, where he was often asked to block on the move. Lamp is quick enough to fire out as a lead blocker on screens, and he fires off the line with the urgency needed to lay down second-level cover. He's an effective cut blocker, too, which is another tool he can put to work dropping linebackers on run plays. The rules on ineligible linemen downfield are much more lax in college football than in the NFL, and the Hilltoppers took full advantage of that leeway to funnel Lamp into space.
Lamp proved very difficult to beat around the edge, even by the best of the pass rushers he saw this season, like Alabama's gaggle of defenders. He drops and shuffles with the same speed he displays moving laterally, so it takes serious effort to fly wide around him. The mental acumen also appears to be there—Lamp will peel off an initial block to help pick up a blitzer or a stunting lineman, if need be.
He scored on a trick play during Western Kentucky's bowl win over Memphis, but without prior knowledge that he was a lineman running with the ball, it would have been easy to mistake him for a tight end.
Weaknesses: Lamp's arm length has been a focal point during the evaluation period. He checked in at the combine at 32 1/4 inches, up from what seemed to be flawed Senior Bowl measurements but still below the ideal number for an NFL tackle. Cam Robinson, for example, has 35 1/2" arms; Garrett Bolles is at 34".
"I think some teams look at the number more than others," Lamp said. "There are teams that told me I'd play tackle. There are teams that told me I'd play guard. There's teams that told me I'd play just center because of my arms. Some teams believe more in ability than just numbers. It all depends on the team."
The theoretical versatility helps boost Lamp's stock, but he spent the past three and a half years or so at the left tackle spot. He has no experience playing center.
He does allow defenders to beat him off his inside shoulder, at times—playing more squared up at guard might help mitigate that minor issue. Lamp will need to translate more of that bench press–tested strength to his game, though, if he's going to be working along the interior. He is an effective run blocker because of how well he moves, but he rarely overwhelms defenders and drives them to the turf.
NFL player comparison: Joe Thuney