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|My fave literary image says it all
I know I've addressed this question before, but it's been a while, so perhaps you will indulge me revisiting the issue.
It's a hard question to answer, really. It's like asking someone why they eat chocolate. You just do. Even though you know it's going to result in sleepless nights, thigh-u-lite, and humpback whales beached on your hip bones (I call that OOPS: Obstinate Orca Propagation Site).
You do it anyway. Idiocy, right?
So that's sort of why I write. I can't NOT write.
I certainly didn't become a writer for the money. I became a writer despite the money. It cracks me up when people say, "Wow, you've got 35 books out now? You must be rolling in the dough, eh?" (Yes, people actually say this; crassness knows no shelf life.)
I want to respond, "Sure. Pizza dough, bread dough, waist rolls, and muffin tops. That's about the extent of it." Mindless nibbling stokes the creative fires and there's no time for exercise. I've padded my inner size 4 with much insulation since my book Mom NEEDS Chocolate released in 2009.
Yep, writing definitely entails lots of sitting, an enormous challenge for the gal who's the step beyond ADD.
My writing creed: The mind cannot absorb more than the tushie can endure.
Nor do I write to achieve fame. One of my readers summed it up best: "I just love your book. I've read it over and over since I had my stroke and I enjoy it every time. Now if I could just remember your name."
Writing is not the best way to build self esteem either.
Mathematically, it stacks up like this:
1 bad review
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And the public speaking part of writing? Who'd ever thunk you couldn't write without speaking? Gone art the days when you could simply hide away in your writing cave and write; now you have to swear on a stack of suitcases that you're willing to leave home for weeks at the time (usually while you're trying to write your next book to meet your contractual deadline) in order for publishers to give your book manuscript a chance. They won't even look at it until you sign in blood that you're good to go. And go. And go.
One of my writer buddies, Louis, said it best: "If everyone who thought they were a public speaker were laid end-to-end, it would be a fine idea to go off and leave them there."
So there you have it. I don't know why I write.
Wait. Maybe it has something to do with this letter I received last week.
"My name is Susana. I'm 21 years old, I live in Costa Rica. I read your Too Blessed to be Stressed book in Spanish, I really like it, was funny and I learned about God. It is my first Christian book and I feel how my life is changing. I'm thankful. Sorry for my English. I'm learning. God bless u!"
Yep. I'd say that's why.
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SWOSU Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Panorama Series
Southwestern Oklahoma State University and western Oklahoma will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Panorama series during the 2015-16 school year, and a "Best of the Best" series is planned for the Weatherford campus.
Three favorite groups are invited back to perform and, in honor of the series' many past speakers, a program on the First Amendment is planned:
All events will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic—along with Music Director Joel Levine and guest artist Renee Anderson—will perform Monday, September 14. This will be the OKC Philharmonic Orchestra's 5th performance at SWOSU as part of the Panorama series.
Tickets go on sale August 3 and are available online at stubwire.com, 877.990.STUB (7882) or in the SWOSU Public Relations & Marketing Office, Room 205 of the Administration Building. Advance tickets are $5 for SWOSU students, faculty/staff and emeriti; $10 for the general public; and $20 for all tickets purchased at the door.
The Joy of Censorship on Thursday, October 22, will feature Mad Magazine Editor Joe Raiola of New York City who takes a humorous approach to First Amendment issues. The free program is for mature audiences only. Ragging on politicians, religion and the media, Raiola's program has earned him critical raves and comparisons to his comedy hero, George Carlin, for his sharp social satire.
The Second City has a special "Hooking Up" program planned Monday, February 8, just in time for the Valentine season. The show makes mirth out of missed connections, girls' night out adventures and all the crazy things done for love. The theatre troupe from Chicago will entertain the audience with a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between. Tickets go on sale January 6.
Back by popular demand, The Peking Acrobats will present a stunning show on Tuesday, March 1, featuring daring maneuvers atop a pagoda of chairs, trick cycling, precision tumbling/gymnastics and more. This will be the group's fourth appearance at SWOSU, and all three previous shows have sold out. Tickets go on sale February 1.
Former SWOSU President Joe Anna Hibler established the Panorama series in 1991 and for 25 years, Panorama has brought outstanding events to the Weatherford campus.
The first Panorama event was held March 4, 1991, with a performance of King Lear by the National Shakespeare Touring Group of New York City. Throughout the years, students and area residents have enjoyed tremendous shows such as Jeff Dunham (twice), Bill Engvall, The Avett Brothers, The Capitol Steps, Drumline Live, George Plimpton, Harlem Gospel Choir, Kunal Nayyar, The Buried Life, Pauly Shore, STOMP, Jack Hanna, Switchfoot, Linda Ellerbee, George Carlin, Carrott Top and many, many more.
"It's going to be another entertaining year," said Brian Adler, chair of the Panorama Committee at SWOSU. "This series has been enjoyed by so many people over the years, and we look forward to this 25th anniversary celebration."
Additional information about the Panorama series is available by calling the SWOSU Public Relations & Marketing Office at 580.774.3063.


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Andrej Kramaric has reportedly agreed a new contract with Croatian side HNK Rijeka, but he is still set to leave the club in January.
Kramaric has been linked with a host of top European clubs in recent weeks following some impressive goalscoring feats in his homeland.
A ratio of more than a goal a game with HNK Rijeka saw him called up to the Croatian national team earlier this year, and although his form on the international stage has not been as good, a return of two goals in four games is still impressive.
Chelsea have reportedly had a deal in place for the 23-year-old, whilst new head of recruitment at Tottenham Hotspur Paul Mitchell is said to have scouted the forward as he gets to work with his new club. Serie A side Juventus are also keen on him, whilst interest from Spain is headed by La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
It is highly expected that Kramaric will be leaving Rijeka in January following the interest, but, surprisingly, it has been reported by Index that he has agreed a new contract with his club to tie him down until 2017.
However, the report also indicates that the signing of the contract is to actually speed up any likely transfer, whilst assuring that the club would receive a high fee for their star striker.
So as to assure that Rijeka would profit from the sale, Kramaric signed the new deal which removes the £2 million release clause present in his previous contract, and guarantees that any buying club could not capitalise on the summer expiration of his contract by tapping him up for free.
So, even though a new contract has been agreed, Kramaric is still set to leave his homeland in January, with Spain the favoured destination for the forward. However, the report also indicates that Chelsea are still favourites for his signature, being able to offer more money and a higher level of competition than any other suitors.
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Studying abroad during high school will not only improve your language skills, but also give you a unique life experience that you likely wouldn't have had on U.S. soil. You'll return home more globally aware, independent and prepared for life in college and beyond.
Language & Culture Immersion
Learning vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills in the classroom setting is one thing, but thinking on your feet while conversing with a native speaker is another. Studying abroad will accelerate your language learning, improve your accent and listening skills and give you confidence holding fast-paced conversations. While abroad, you'll get to try new foods, learn about different customs, see famous art and architecture first-hand and visit historical buildings you may have read about in books.
Most importantly, you'll get to interact with the local people, and be absorbed into the daily life of another country and language—while still benefiting from the Academy's network of support. Seeing how the locals live can give you a broader perspective and better understanding of the world around you.
Personal Growth
When you study abroad in high school, you learn to become self-sufficient and take responsibility for yourself. It might be your first time traveling without your family. It might be your first time traveling at all. You'll have to learn to live within your budget, while dealing in foreign currencies. You'll learn to navigate campus and get around a new city—all while in another language. Learning to become independent and make decisions for yourself will result in increased confidence and maturity.
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Lawyers traditionally serve three different functions for their clients - counselor, solicitor and attorney. As counselor to the City government, the City Attorney gives advice as to the best legal means to accomplish the policies set by the City Council. Functioning as the City's solicitor, the City Attorney drafts contracts, ordinances and other legal documents utilized by the government. The remaining final function of a lawyer, the attorney element, requires that the City Attorney stand as the official representative of the City such as in the courtroom and in other proceedings.
Due to the nature of his job and the ethical rules governing attorneys, the Office of the City Attorney, unlike most City departments, has few direct dealings with Sebastian citizens or members of the public. Instead, legal concerns are brought to the attorney by City Council members or members of the staff. Despite this necessary limitation on the interaction of the City Attorney directly with the public, he is required to live within the City and many of you know him from "unofficial" activities in the community. However, keeping the line of communication on business matters directly between the City Attorney and other City officials protects the legal interests of the City, and allows maximum efficiency as well as cost savings for this office.
Every year when the state legislature goes into session, more legal requirements and restrictions are placed on local governments. What were once simple rules for city governments have become increasingly complex. Until late 1998, the City of Sebastian had always contracted with private attorneys to provide the services of the City Attorney. In October of 1998, the City appointed the first full-time Sebastian City Attorney. Since that time the City has spent less on legal services than had been expended the previous five years under the contract attorney system.
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Vanderbilt football coach James Franklin is the "clear frontrunner" for the head coach opening at Penn State, according to a tweet from CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman.
Franklin was included in a list of top candidates to replace Bill O'Brien who left the Nittany Lions to become head coach of the Houston Texans. ESPN.com's Brett McMurphy last week reported Franklin, Miami's Al Golden and fired Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak were on Penn State's short list. Golden has since taken his name out of consideration.
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Penn State officials reportedly were scheduled to interview Franklin on Sunday. The Nittany Lions' athletic director told ESPN on Tuesday that the school expected to have a new coach "in a matter of days."
Franklin has coached the Commodores to a 23-15 record in three seasons at the school including back-to-back top 25 finishes.
THAMEL: SEC's BCS dominance comes to an end
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This isn't very much like me, but I have been feeling a bit burned out and not much into realizing how good things are.
Then a friend sent me the little story below. Normally I hate things like this, but it hit me especially well this morning. I hope you understand ...
The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar... and the coffee...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very Large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things. Your fa mily, your children, Your faith, your health, your friends, and your favourite passions. Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter. Your job, your house, and your car.
The sand is everything else. The small stuff.
If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the House and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."


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Quite like the Discovery Sport, this baby Range Rover has also received the brand new Ingenium diesel motor. It is in the same state of tune and makes an equally potent 174bhp and 430Nm of torque. The Evoque also dispenses power to all four-wheels using a 9-speed automatic transmission. However, the more compact dimensions of the Evoque reaps in benefits of being lighter than the Discovery Sport – a full 155 kilos lighter.
This allows it to chalk up the 100kph dash in just over ten seconds. Moreover, the combination of the nine-speed double clutch gearbox and peak torque delivery between 1750-2500rpm implies little lag to be spoken of. Maintaining cruising speeds on the highway is effortless and the compact dimensions makes it reasonable fun around corners too. Add to that a new infotainment system with a larger 10-inch screen that sits on top of the dashboard to freshen things up in the cabin as well.
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Amphicoryna bradii (Silvestri, 1902)Class: Nodosariata Subclass: Nodosariana Order: Nodosariida Family: Nodosariidae
Taxon Profile
found at Challenger Station 279C French Polynesia and off French territories from 1133m depth
Geological Time: Quaternary Holocene recent
The scan of this drawing from Bradys HMS Challenger Report is made by Dr. David Bossard and used by his permission.
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HMS Challenger Collection
View of a specimen of Amphicoryna bradii (Silvestri, 1902)
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7th World Champ Title
Nino Schurter added the 7th World Champion Title to his list of victories and the 4th in a row. In front of 24 000 spectators and at the biggest XC race in history Nino dominated the race from the beginning. Italian Gerhard Kerschbaumer was the only one who managed to keep the fight alive- until the end of the 6th lap, when N1NO decided to brake away and set the final attack.
Racing on his home turf, N1NO pushed himself to the next level: «It was hard, and harder than it maybe looked like. I didn't have the best legs today. However, my fans made me forget about all the pain - it was truly epic.»
Before N1NO set the attack to get away, he and his Italian rival kept a bigger chasing group including Henrique Avancini (BRA), Florian Vogel (SUI), Mathieu van der Poel (NEL) and Matthias Flückiger (SUI) at a solid distance for several laps. «I knew that Kerschbaumer would be the strongest competitor today as he had a super strong season», N1NO stated. After an attack from van der Poel, things were getting even more exciting as the Dutch Champion pushed an unbelievable hard pace from the middle of the race. It became obvious that this World Champion race would be decided between the three main rivals of the 2018 World Cup season - N1NO, Kerschbaumer and van der Poel.
But N1NO not only knew every single root of this track. He also was patient and smart enough to keep calm and wait for the best moment to launch the final attack. With a 11sec lead, N1NO crossed the finish line ahead of Kerschbaumer and van der Poel (+1:14). The arena of Lenzerheide was upside-down, thousands of fans gathered at the finish and cheered to their local hero, the old- and new - World Champion.
«Together with the Olympic Gold medal, which I could win in 2016 in Rio, this probably is my sweetest victory. It felt like racing in standing ovations. Finally watching all the spectators at the ceremony going crazy is something which I would have not imagined, not in my wildest dreams. The great atmosphere in Lenzerheide is not only because of me and my success, it also a statement for mountain biking in Switzerland», N1NO said.
«I'm speechless. To win this race in front of my fans here in Switzerland is what money can't buy! The crowds literally pushed me to deliver. It was so incredibly loud, and simply the best feeling I've ever had racing a mountain bike. Thanks to everyone who came up here.»
As of today, N1NO Schurter calls three Olympic medals (a bronze, a silver and a golden one) his own, he is a 7x World Champion, and a 6 time World Cup Champion. In addition, he has 30 World Cup wins to his name - three WC wins still missingto equalize Julien Absalon's record of 33 wins.


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thoughtful post. the chart says it all.
too bad there are limits on principal repayment unlike US.
- 5:42 AM, April 14, 2011
- jesse said...
@takloo, the principal repayment limitations have more to do with matching securitization structures. If you want an open mortgage you pay a premium because of the duration risk to investors.
There was a case in the news of a guy getting dinged $30K penalty trying to break his closed Scotia mortgage due to interest rate differential. The poor fellow ended in an interest rate swap contract without realizing it! Sucker!
The US has other problems.
- 10:27 AM, April 14, 2011
- patriotz said...
There are no limits on principal repayment at all at end of term, and hardly anyone gets a term of over 5 years.
Even during term most closed mortgages offer payment double-up or annual extra payments.
People don't pay off their mortgages early because they lack the means and will to do so. The lenders aren't stopping them.
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FSU Tops Poll Again
Florida State finds itself in a familiar position -- No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll.
For the fifth time since 1988, coach Bobby Bowden's Seminoles enter the season as favorites to win the national championship. This year's title game is at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 4.
"It's tough enough to win a national championship, but to be preseason No. 1 makes it doubly tough," Bowden said. "We did it in '93, but never before or after."
Tennessee, the defending champs who knocked off Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl to complete a 13-0 season, is right behind at No. 2 in the poll.
Florida State, which won its only national title in 1993, also was a preseason No. 1 in 1988, '91, '93 and '95. The Seminoles have not started a season ranked lower than fifth in the AP preseason poll since '88.
"I don't think I'm letting the cat out of the bag by saying winning a national title is our goal this year and every year," Bowden said. "Let's get it on!"
Penn State is third, and Arizona fourth, but that should change in a hurry after the teams meet in the Pigskin Classic on Aug. 28 in State College, Pa. The Seminoles open the season the same day against Louisiana Tech.
Florida State received 48 first-place votes and 1,720 points from the 70 sports writers and broadcasters on the AP panel.
Tennessee had 15 first-place votes and 1,643 points, with No. 3 Penn State collecting four first-place votes and 1,582 points and No. 4 Arizona one first-place vote and 1,537 points.
Florida is No. 5 with one first-place vote and 1,361 points.
Rounding out the Top 10 is No. 6 Nebraska, No. 7 Texas A&M, No. 8 Michigan, No. 9 Ohio State and No. 10 Wisconsin.
Georgia Tech is No. 11, followed by No. 12 Miami, No. 13 Virginia Tech (one first-place vote), No. 14 Georgia, No. 15 Colorado, No. 16 UCLA, No. 17 Texas, No. 18 Notre Dame, No. 19 Southern California and Alabama and Kansas State are tied at No. 20.
Arkansas is No. 22, followed by No. 23 Purdue, No. 24 Virginia and No. 25 Arizona State.
The top five teams in the USA Today/ESPN coaches' poll are identical to those in the AP poll.
Florida schools have been ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll seven times in the 1990s. Miami was No. 1 in 1990 and '92, and Florida was No. 1 in '94.
Four of the Top 10 teams are from the Big Ten Conference -- Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin. The Southeastern, Big Ten and Big 12 conferences each have five teams in the Top 25.
Teams that finished in last year's final Top 25 but did not make the '99 preseason poll are: Tulane (No. 7 in '98); Air Force (No. 13); Missouri (No. 21); and Syracuse (No. 25).
Since 1950, eight teams were ranked No. 1 in the preseason and went on to win the national title: Tennessee (1951); Michigan State (1952); Oklahoma (1956, 1974, 1975, 1985); Alabama (1978); and FloridState (1993).
|Wideout Peter Warrick returns for a fifth season, hoping to propel FSU to the title.(AP)
No team has gone wire-to-wire ranked No. 1, but two teams -- Nebraska in 1983 and Florida State in 1993 -- came close.
The '83 Cornhuskers went 12-0 before losing to Miami 31-30 in the Orange Bowl. The '93 Seminoles were No. 1 for most of the season, lost to Notre Dame but beat Nebraska in the Orange Bowl to claim the title.
The Bowl Championship Series, in its second season, will match the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the Sugar Bowl based on standings compiled from the AP media poll and USA Today/ESPN coaches' poll, eight computer rankings, strength-of-schedule and won-loss record.
The final AP poll will be released Jan. 5.
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Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book was 85% fighting, 5% arguing and 10% sex. The Dark/Carpathian series used to be one of my favorites. After the last book and then this one I am loosing faith in it. On the bright side there were some updates on some of the previous characters. Mikail, Gregory and their families. There were a few parts with some of the kids that I enjoyed too. Mostly I was interested in Dimitri and Skylar, which despite my disappointment I will read that book.
This book is about Tatijana and Fenris. Tatijana is one of the dragons that was frozen in ice by the evil mage Xavier in a previous book. She's decided to explore the world for the first time ever. Fenris is Dimitri's brother who has never been mentioned in any of the other books. This is because Fenris shared blood with a lycan, so he is part lycan and part Carpathian. He has this whole hissy fit thinking the Carpathian's will kill him for his lycan blood. He won't mate Tatijana because of it. My favorite part of the book is when Fen sings to Tatijana at a party.
The rest of the book was fighting between the vampire/lycan hybrids and their lycan counterparts. Don't get me wrong, I love a good fight but it just seemed to drag on and on! It felt like the publisher said we need more pages and so she threw 5 more fights in as filler. Some of it was really cool like when the Carpathians posed as livestock to trick the bad lycans. Other than that the fights were too long. There was too much angst for me. Also, the end is a cliffhanger so if you hate them as much as I do... wait for the next book. Hopefully it is Dimitri's!
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The Business Council for the Arts will honor 10 outstanding arts patrons at the Obelisk Awards luncheon Nov. 7 at the Belo Mansion & Pavilion.
"Now in its 28th year, The Obelisk Awards reflect a pantheon of businesses large and small that have made this region one of the nation's most creatively vibrant," said Dotti Reeder, who co-chairs the event with Kevin Hurst.
The winners of Arts Partnership Awards are Fossil Group Inc., nominated by Big Thought; Taxco Produce, nominated by The Mexico Institute; and Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms, nominated by Allen Art Alliance.
New Initiatives Awards will go to Cash America, nominated by Junior Players; UMB Bank, nominated by The Dallas Opera; and The Law Offices of Eric Cedillo, nominated by Cara Mia Theater.
Dallas Film Society, nominated by ABCO Inc., is this year's Distinguished Nonprofit Arts Organization, and the Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus Award will go to Dallas Black Dance Theatre executive director Zenetta Drew, who was nominated by Leadership Women.
The Business Champion for the Arts is Darrell Rodenbaugh, who was nominated by Plano Children's Theatre and North Texas Performing Arts, where he serves as board president.
Meadows Museum director Mark Roglán will receive the inaugural prize for Visionary Nonprofit Arts Leader. He was nominated by Patricia Meadows.
The honorees will get hand-blown glass sculptures crafted by Dallas artist Jim Bowman.
Ryan Anthony, principal trumpet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and founder of Cancer Blows, will give the keynote address.
Sponsors include:
$15,000: NorthPark Management Co.
$10,000: Banowetz + Co., Diane and Harold Brierley, and Capital One.
$5,000: Andres Kurth LLP, Artemis, Benefit Mall, Bourland Octave Management LLC, Bowdon Family Foundation, Comerica Bank, Corgan, Deloitte LLP, Fisher and Phillips, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, Gold Metal Recyclers, Harwood International, Haynes and Boone, HKS, Jones Day, Tom Leatherbury and Patricia Villareal, Maintenance of America, Morrison Dilworth + Walls, Neiman Marcus Group, Oncor Electric Delivery, Parkland Health Hospital System, Powell Coleman & Arnold LLP, Patricia Meadows, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, The Beck Group, University of Texas at Dallas, Thompson & Knight Foundation, Tolleson Wealth Management, Tucker David Investments LP, University of North Texas, Vinson & Elkins LLP and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
$3,500: Baker Botts LLP, Big Thought, city of Richardson, Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Center, Fossil Group, Frost Bank, Jack Boles, Leadership Arts Alumni, The Law Offices of Eric Cedillo, Taxco Produce, Texas Instruments and UMB Bank/The Dallas Opera.
$2,500: Nedderman & Associates.
To purchase tickets, which start at $150, email Ashley Wilson at email@example.com or call 972-991-8300, ext. 601.
Night of Stars
Feeling chic?
Hobnob with Jerry Hall, Monique Lhuillier, Sue Gragg, Lynn McBee and Allan Knight Nov. 4 at the Night of Stars dinner and runway show at Fashion Industry Gallery.
All five will be honored at the annual glamour fest organized by Fashion Group International of Dallas to fund scholarships. Call 214-634-0204 or visit nosdallas16.eventbrite.com for tables starting at $3,000.


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Can I reprint my tickets?
Yes your tickets can be reprinted UNTIL they have been redeemed. Once a ticket has been scanned one time, it can no longer be reprinted.
What does General Admission for the Enduro Race and Outlaw Enduro Race mean?
During the Enduro Race and Outlaw Enduro Race you will be able to sit anywhere in the grandstands, regardless of which Grandstand Showpass ticket you bought (standing room or reserved seating).
There will be limited seating for both events, so arrive early to get the best seat!
What is the Grandstand Security Policy?
Security officers are stationed at each entrance gate to ensure your safety while visiting the Grandstand. You and your belongings may be searched upon entry. If you elect not to consent to being searched, you will be denied entry and there will be no refund granted.
Firearms and other weapons are strictly prohibited. Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle or they will be confiscated and discarded.
Are there wheelchair rentals available?
HomeTown Mobility is accepting reservations online at www.htmia.com or by calling 1-877-928-5388 from 9am-5pm Monday - Friday. We are also open 7 days a week during the fair/event to accept call-in reservations and answer questions. There is a $5 processing fee for all call-in reservations. A limited number of wheelchairs and scooters are held for walk-up customers on a first come first serve basis. Reservations will ONLY be accepted for full day Scooter and Wheelchair rentals. Reservations need to be made 24 hours in advance. A driver's license or state ID is required for all rentals. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund, less a $5 cancellation fee. Rental locations are: Gate B. NE Corner & Gate D S. side of Burdrick Expressway. Click here for a fairground map.
Scooters: $60 per full day (9am-11pm), $45 per half day ( 9am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-11pm)
Wheelchairs: $25 per day
Strollers: $15 single & $17 double per day
Wagons: $17 per day
When do the gates open for the Fair?
Gate hours vary depending on location.
Gate B - 7am
Gate C - 11am
Gate D & F - 24 hours
Gate E - 9am
What is the cost of the concert tickets?
The Country Showpass is $110 for Standing Room and Reserved Seating.
Tickets for Weezer are $50, sold seperately.
Tickets for Rick Springfield with Eddie Money & Greg Kihn are $25, sold seperately.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are on sale beginning April 10th.
How can I make certain that my camping location is next to my friend or family member?
To ensure that two or more camping spots are located next to each other you need to purchase all spots in one transaction.
What happens if I delete my confirmation email before I print my ticket?
Give us a call at 701-852-FAIR, provide us with the first and last name of the ticket purchaser and the confirmation number and we will be able to resend your confirmation email.
Can I reserve a camping spot for just 1 night?
Only 9 day reservations will be available for camping until June 1st. If there are spots available after that time, they will then be available for purchase by calling the camping office at 838-1193.
How much does gate admission cost?
Jr. Gate Admission for ages 7-12 is $5 per day, while Adult Gate Admission ages 13 and up is $10. If you're planning to attend the Fair for more than three days, you can purchase a Season Pass. An adult pass is $25, while a junior pass is $15.
Do I need to purchase a ticket for gate admission if I bought a concert ticket?
Yes. Gate admission is a separate ticket and is not included with a concert ticket. A season gate pass (good for all nine days) can be purchased for only $25.
What is the Grandstand Showpass?
The Grandstand Showpass includes seven nights of action-packed entertainment at the State Fair, 5 country concerts and 2 dirt-events! The pass is the only way the country concert tickets can be purchased. This year's 5 country concerts includes: Rascal Flatts, Justin Moore with special guest Chase Rice, Midland, Ned Ledoux, and Tim McGraw. The 2 dirt-events feature Enduro Race and the Outlaw Enduro!
Can I buy a ticket to just one of the country concerts?
Unfortunately not, due to artist restrictions the country concerts are only available on the seven-night Grandstand Showpass.
What are the Hours during the Fair?
State Fair Office, open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Shuttle buses, 12 p.m. - 5pm
Commercial I and III Buildings, 11 a.m. -10 p.m.
Commercial II Building, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Outdoor exhibits, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Carnival, 12 p.m. - Midnight
Can I bring my dog to the Fair?
Sorry, Fido! Pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds, although service animals are permitted.
Do kids get into the Fair free?
Yes! Kids six and under get into the Fair for free! They also can attend the concerts and Grandstand events at no cost as long as they do not take up a Reserved seat. Also, keep in mind that strollers are not allowed in the Reserved Seating area.
Where do I park?
The North Dakota State Fair has a large parking lot on the East side of the grounds, accessible from County Road 19. As always parking in the East Lot of the Fairgrounds is FREE!
Or avoid the hassle all together and let us do the driving! Busses will be available from Dakota Square Mall all nine days of the Fair from 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM leaving from JCPenny Court and dropping off at Gate E. Best of all this service is free!
Can I camp at the Fair?
Of course! 9 day camping spots with electricity are available for $180. Tent spaces are available for $15 per night.
Where can I get information on having a float in the State Parade?
Parade questions can be answered by calling the Parade office at 838-0104.
How much do carnival ride wristbands cost?
A Mega Ride wristband is $60 if purchased before June 30 and $70 if purchased July 1st or after. Mega Ride wristbands can be purchased online at ndstatefair.com, by calling 857-7620, or stop by the NDSF Office. Daily ride wristbands will be available at the carnival for $35.
Is there a way to buy my concert tickets without having to pay a convenience fee?
The convenience fee is only applied to your purchase if you buy your tickets online or by phone. You can stop down to the State Fair office to purchase without the additional charge.
When buying my Grandstand tickets online, can I pick the seats I want?
You bet! With our new ticketing system you can pick the exact seats you want and print your tickets from home. This is how the seating sections are arranged. Seats start with row 1 and go up to row 33. The columns are located in row 12. There is a detailed map located in the SRT phone book on pages B-28 and B-29 or you can see it here.
However, due to heavy traffic when tickets go on sale it is best to choose "Best Available". That is the quickest way to get the best seats without someone else grabbing them first.
What happens if I bought my tickets from someone other than the Fair and they don't work?
To ensure that you have valid concert tickets, only purchase your tickets from the North Dakota State Fair Office or at ndstatefair.com through Etix. The State Fair cannot guarantee that tickets purchased from individuals or other websites are valid tickets.
If a concert is cancelled due to the weather, can I get my Showpass refunded?
Showpass ticket has no cash value after a single admission.


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Check in with yourself
Posted on 27th February 2017 at 18:52
Don't ignore how you feel, check in with yourself....
Happy day everyone, hope you're all well.
I was late one weekend morning. My family are usually fairly lazy at the weekends so we got up late and then I cooked us all a bacon and pancake breakfast which we have just finished eating, yum.
Halfway through cooking breakfast I felt quite anxious.
I started feeling anxious and instinctively I tried to ignore it and carry on cooking. I tried to ignore it and burnt the pancakes. I tried to ignore it and forgot to put the kettle on. I tried to ignore it and was grumpy with my girls when they came into the kitchen playing.
And then I caught myself trying to ignore it and realised that I needed to follow my own advice. So I turned towards it, I acknowledged it, I recognised where in my body I was feeling that anxiety. I asked myself what thoughts were going through my mind when I started feeling anxious. I paid attention to that feeling.
And I realised that I felt anxious because I was late and I knew I was going to be late writing this page and getting on with my day. Being late is one of my stress triggers, even though ironically I am often late (still got some work to do there I guess!)
The next time my girls came into the kitchen I gave them hugs and kisses. My lovely husband came in to help and I asked him for a hug too. My point is that by paying attention to the feeling, by recognising it and acknowledging its presence I was able to do something about it. Ignoring it simply made it worse, amplified it, changed my behaviour.
So today have a go at simply acknowledging how you feel at any given moment, pay attention.
Go, enjoy!
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'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' Reboot In The Works
20th Century Fox is rebooting The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill.
The studio had plans to make the 2003 movie starring Sean Connery a franchise, but it bombed with a worldwide gross of only $180 million, so that idea was shelved.
Hopefully this time, they make a better movie! According to Variety, in 2013, a TV series was developed but it wasn't ordered to series.
Really looking forward to this. I loved the graphic novels featuring Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde fighting a common enemy. This will go down to casting and story of course. The 2003 movie was a terrible adaptation even with Connery in it.


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One of my birthday presents was a brand new lens -- I'm well on my way to becoming a real fashion blogger with my 50mm f/1.8 lens, haha. Now all I need is the photographer boyfriend and I'm all set! But to be serious, it really is the quintessential portrait lens, everything comes out gorgeous and dreamy, it's kind of easy to pretend that I live in some sort of fairytale for a few minutes each day.
Seamless topic change... I made this skirt! It's probably my absolute proudest achievement to date (oh god, I lead such an exciting life, don't I?) -- I ordered the fabric off Etsy and the moment it arrived I spent the rest of the day feverishly sewing it together. I don't own a sewing machine so I did everything by hand -- it took a dozen hours and was truly a labor of love, but I'm ecstatic with the way it turned out; it fits perfectly and is exactly the kind of thing I want to wear all the time. These pictures were taken about three weeks ago, and I've probably worn this skirt about half a dozen times already.
I still don't have internet at my house yet, so updating might be a bit sporadic, but there are many more posts on the way!
Modcloth top
Topshop belt
handmade skirt
Nine West shoes
nautical skirt
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On a recent lunch at the high school, I was eating with one of the Youth Group kids and a friend came up to tell us that a teacher had accused him of plagiarizing because 1 sentence in his paper matched 1 sentence on Wikipedia. He explained the sentence was just a basic sentence but that he really didn't use it and would never use Wikipedia for research anyway. He told us that the teacher told him if he just admitted it, he wouldn't report it and that he had the day to think about it. We talked about integrity and truth and how truth always prevails, but maybe not always in the way we would expect. We discussed honesty and character and how admitting to something that wasn't true just to avoid punishment would effect us. At the end of the day, he met with the teacher again and stuck to his truth of not plagiarizing. The teacher believed him. I know this because he texted me to thank me for believing in him and talking through the situation. What a blessing to be able to witness a God moment right in the middle of lunch! When we expect God to show up – He always does!
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Good morning. Welcome to the Boardroom of the National Transportation Safety Board. I am Debbie Hersman, and it is my privilege to serve as the Chairman of the NTSB. Joining me are my fellow Board members: Vice Chairman Chris Hart, Member Robert Sumwalt, Member Mark Rosekind, and Member Earl Weener. Let me recognize Member Rosekind for his outstanding service as the spokesperson for the NTSB's on-scene investigative activities.
Today, we meet in open session, as required by the Government in Sunshine Act, to consider an accident in which a parade float carrying U.S. veterans and their spouses was struck by a freight train at a highway-railroad grade crossing in Midland, Texas. Tragically, four veterans were killed, and more than eleven others were injured, many of them seriously.
On behalf of my fellow Board members and the entire NTSB staff, I offer our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the four veterans who lost their lives in this accident. We know that nothing can replace the loss of your loved ones; and for others, some suffering life-altering injuries, your lives will never be the same. But our hope is that the findings and recommendations we issue today will help prevent similar occurrences in the future.
In reviewing the circumstances of this accident, I noted the photograph of the heavily damaged parade float - and the banner hanging from the front bumper that read, "Heroes on Board.†While most us here at the NTSB never had the honor of meeting these servicemen, following the accident we read some of the stories describing their lives. They were loving and well-loved husbands and fathers. And, they were proud members of the military who were all honored for their service. These men sacrificed greatly for our country. And while they survived gunshots, explosions and grenade attacks while serving overseas, each had sustained life-altering or disabling injuries.
Last week, Don Karol, our Director of the Office of Highway Safety, visited Midland, Texas. He saw firsthand how the community is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of these heroes and remembering what happened on November 15, 2012. Our role at the NTSB is to look closely at the circumstances that led to this accident. By understanding the causes, we can help other communities make sure something like this never happens again.
Today, we will hear details about the planning and carry-out of the parade that occurred. While much of the discussion will focus on safety precautions that were not implemented by the parade organizer or the city of Midland, our purpose is not to assign blame. We are here to find answers to the question: How can safety be improved at parades and other special events, not just in Midland, but in counties and cities across the nation?
Parade accidents, while relatively rare, can occur anywhere. To supplement our investigation of the Midland accident, staff looked at three other parade accidents that occurred during the past six months.
The first occurred in May of this year and involved an 87 year-old man who lost control of his vehicle while participating in a parade in Damascus, Virginia. Two people were seriously injured, and some 60 others suffered minor injuries.
The other two accidents occurred on the Fourth of July. During a parade in Bangor, Maine, an antique fire truck experienced brake problems while traveling downhill and collided with a farm tractor that was traveling ahead. The tractor operator was struck and killed by the fire truck. And, in Edmond, Oklahoma, a child who either fell or jumped off of a trailer that was traveling in the parade, was run over and killed. Without a doubt, there are lessons in all of these unfortunate events, and I look forward to hearing what our team has learned.
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Please, let me know via email when the new review on this product is available.
Definitely worth the investment, this toy is somewhat expensive, but will get years of use value. Promises multiple orgasms and overall great experience whether alone or with a partner.
Amazing ball bearing and shaft rotation hitting the g-spot perfectly! Hummingbird wings flutter and tickle oh the right spot. I just wish this toy was waterproof.
I purchased the Decadent Indulgence vibrator before it was actually on sale. If you are looking for a good product with unique stimulation and prefer very flexible clitoral stimulation, this is a great price as it is on sale for now. I was not very excited for my own personal use, and it is not in my top 5 of most used toys. I tend to use this toy when I am wanting a decent size girth and am looking for a bit of internal stimulation as opposed to external.
If you prefer a little more "Coverage" down there (labia), then this is the toy for you! I Love that this toy "cups" my vagina, while massaging the inside with its sturdy ball bearings rotating and vibrating.
This is a great toy and you should try it because it's so versatile and so strong. A definite keep in the toy box and a great addition to your collection.
This toy is so worth it, and for so many reasons. The many functions is the main reason, but it is also dual pleasuring with the clitoral stimulator attached. I really don't care that it may be confusing with all the functions, that's why I am using it to figure them all out. I will enjoy my time using this toy.
If you're looking for something that is simple and not too complex, then this is your toy. If you're looking for something that's going to rock your world, then you may want to look for something that has a little more to it.
Extremely satisfying and the best purchase I have made in the dual-action vibe category hands down. Perfect for beginners who are looking for their first dual-action vibe and advanced toy users who want a standby toy.
The Decadent Indulgence is the best rabbit style vibrator I've tried. It is very powerful and well made. It would make a great addition to any woman's collection.
We absolutely love this thing - but I'd have to say that given a choice - I'd opt for one of the newer models - there are 4-5 more recent updates to this classic vibe - but until this one gives up - we're going to keep it!
A great, great toy for a beginner. I also would have to believe that an even more experienced user of sex toys would find this a great vibrator. Highly recommend it since I don't think there is much to disappoint. Enjoy!
I would say yes, this is one to add to your collection and or start your collection! It is very powerful and a lot of fun. It is a bit hard on the hummingbird, but other then that, it is awesome!
So far this is the best rabbit type vibe I have tried by far! It stimulates everything with the ability to do so very intensely on the highest setting or mildly on the lowest. It also doesn't seem to draw power away from another feature when they are both turned on. I highly recommend it and hope to never have to part with it!
It has a great variety of vibration settings, though the more intense ones (which are weapons-grade intense) are pretty noisy. The shaft rotation feels nice, though because of the length, I wasn't comfortable inserting it to its maximum potential.
would highly recommend the original Decadent Indulgence vibe to anyone looking to make a small investment in a high-quality and remarkably effective vibe. It may not have as many patterns and features as some of the newer rabbit vibes, but honestly, it doesn't need them. This is a solidly-constructed, very feminine, very effective vibe as is, and is definitely one of my personal favorites.


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We established yesterday
that Miley Cyrus' onstage smoke
at the 2013 MTV EMA show technically broke the law in Amsterdam.
And while she was reportedly not the only person sparking up in the building that night, she did it a bit more conspicuously from the main stage on a globally broadcast show. So, will Miley end up paying for her illegal puff?
MTV News reached out to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority — which regulates the nation's smoking laws — to find out if the man ensures that she can stop. While the Authority is responsible for enforcement of the nation's tobacco law, which restricts smoking in public spaces (but still allows patrons to burn herb at the city's more than 200 coffee shops), spokesman Benno Bruggink said his organization is not the one that would pursue legal action against the singer.
"The law stipulates that it is forbidden to smoke in places where smoking can be a nuisance to employees of, in this case, the Ziggo Dome," he wrote in an email. "The management of the Ziggo Dome is responsible for maintaining the smoking ban to protect its employees. Therefore we will contact the management of the Ziggo Dome, and not Miley Cyrus."
At press time, Bruggink had not yet responded to questions about whether action is pending, and a spokesperson for the Ziggo Dome could not be reached for comment.
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As a black scrawl on a white background, the Web lamps are mouth blown.
While the glass is still hot, skilfull glass masters forge it by hand into so many different shapes that each lamp represents its own unique design.
Even in the simplicity of a lamp decorated with a web motif, the quality of an artisanal Murano glass product is evident.
The luminous soft white glass - or the more intimate ruby red variant - will create the right atmosphere of your home.
All working phases depend from the Master's manual skill and the temperature of the glass paste. Each item can never have its identical twin. Each piece is thus originally unique. All our products are provided with a Certificate of Guarantee.
Light Source: 1 x 60w E27 1 x 10w ES E247 1 x 23w LED E27
Certification: CE
Cable length: 200 cm
Switch: on/off standard UE cable UE; non-UE cable and plug available upon request.
Care istructions: Clean the surface of the lamp with a duster. Use only delicate detergents.
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Care & Cleaning
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Mancuso, Gros named MCHS Prom King and Queen
Mitchell Mancuso and Dru Gros were named Morgan City High School Prom King and Queen during the school's recent prom. Gros is the daughter of Andy Gros and Kristie Caruso.
Mitchell Mancuso and Dru Gros were named Morgan City High School Prom King and Queen during the school's recent prom. Gros is the daughter of Andy Gros and Kristie Caruso.
Yani Johnson, 23, had a standout game for the Central Catholic Lady Eagles Friday night at home. CCHS defeated the Hanson Memorial Lady Tigers 59-51 in the back-and-forth contest. Johnson had 24 points to lead Central.
—The Daily Review Photos/Mico Aloisio
Area basketball teams were busy during the holiday break.
Patterson High School's Alayah Williams prepares to take a shot against Catholic High — New Iberia opponents in a close contest Thursday night in Patterson. The Lumberjills were 29-28 victors in the non-district battle. The 'Jills are now 7-6 overall and 1-0 in District 8-3A.
—The Daily Review/Corwin Murray
Central Catholic's Elijah Swan, 12, and Morgan City High's Deondra Grogan, 5, reach for the ball in a contest held earlier in December. Swan contributed 17 points including seven free throws in the Eagles exciting come-from-behind win over the H.L. Bourgeois Braves during the E.D. White tournament in Thibodaux Thursday. Tournament play continues through Saturday.
—The Daily Review/file photo
Three area schools, Berwick High, Patterson High and Central Catholic, saw basketball action Dec. 27.
Berwick High's Madison Billiot, left, prepares to take a shot during earlier season action against Hanson Memorial. Billiot contributed three points in the Lady Panthers close game against David Thibodaux Friday night. BHS lost 48-53 in the District 8-3A contest bringing its record to 0-2, and 3-10 overall.
—The Daily Review file photo
Three area teams were in action on Dec. 21.
The Morgan City High School Class of 1963 held its 55-year reunion Oct. 27 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.
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text: Promoting Human Creativity David S. Walonick, Ph.D. Defining creativity How do we define creativity? The most frequent answers are "new", "unique". "different", and "better". The dictionary provides little assistance: "creativity: the ability to create". Creativity consultant Joyce Wycoff (1991) defines creativity as "new and useful". Creativity is the act of "seeing things that everyone around us sees while making connections that no on else has made." (p. 22) At the other end of the … [Read more...] about Promoting Human Creativity – Walonick


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Posted: May 25, 2018
CLAREMONT, Calif. - Bowdoin junior Grant Urken will play for the NCAA Division III men's tennis individual title on Saturday in Claremont, California, after storming through the 32-man tournament that began Thursday.
Urken, who is the first-ever Bowdoin men's tennis player to play for an NCAA individual championship, will face Jack Katzman of the host school (CMS) at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT for the national title. Complete live coverage can be found here.
Tournament Highlights
- Urken advanced to the national championship match with a pair of wins on Friday. He defeated Gustavus Adolphus' Mohanad Al Houni (6-3, 6-2) in the quarterfinals before bouncing Nikolai Parodi of CMS (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) in the semifinals.
- He won two matches on Thursday to open the tourney, cruising to straight-set wins over Zach Hewlin of Whitman (6-2, 6-4) and Sebastian Sikh of North Carolina Wesleyan (6-1, 6-4).
- Luke Tercek fell in the opening round of the singles championship to Vishnu Joshi of Johns Hopkins (7-6, 6-7, 6-4).
- Tess Trinka of the Bowdoin women's team advanced to the second round of the championship with a first-round win against Caroline Kutach of Trinity (Texas) 6-3, 6-3. She fell in the second round to Victoria Yu of Wesleyan 6-1, 6-2.
- In doubles action, Trinka and Izzy Essi dropped their first round match to a duo from the University of Chicago (6-4, 0-6, 6-4).
- On the men's side, Urken and Tercek fell in the first round as well to a team from Chicago (6-4, 6-4).
Up Next
- Urken will face Katzman for the NCAA title on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Visit https://webapps.cmc.edu/livescore/ for live scoring and video.


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It could be that you're looking for top-notch medical care for seniors in your own backyard. You may want a slower pace of life, without sacrificing culture, dining and public transportation. Maybe you just want to be able to hit the links more than a couple months a year.
The Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, draws retirees from New England to California for all of these reasons and then some. "People who have ties to the area often come back," says Tony Hall, owner/realtor of Tony Hall & Associates. "Maybe they went to school here. Or if they're from rural North Carolina but have been living in a big city, they might choose to retire to the Triangle because it has big-city attractions."
Indulge your passions
Speaking of big-city attractions, Raleigh has earned the moniker, "Smithsonian of the South," thanks to its string of fascinating museums. The North Carolina Museum of Art is home to the most comprehensive European art collection in the south, while the largest natural history museum in the region, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, attracts visitors to its many intriguing exhibits.
When your grandkids come for a visit, entertain them for hours – while they enjoy a variety of new experiences – at the Marbles Kids Museum. And sports enthusiasts can participate in interactive presentations and view legendary b-ball memorabilia at the Carolina Basketball Museum at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Are you a foodie looking for the next great meal? The greater Raleigh area alone boasts 1,100 restaurants – everything from barbecue and sweet tea to ethnic cuisine. And after you pamper your palate, you can satisfy your taste for the arts with an evening at the Carolina Ballet, North Carolina Symphony or Broadway Series South. Or stop in at Durham's Manbites Dog Theater Company to experience the work of up-and-coming actors and playwrights.
Stretch your legs
Even if you prefer your fun in the fresh air, the Triangle's moderate weather and variety of outdoor activities give you plenty of reasons to get outside and get moving. "We have lots of beautiful golf courses close by and park land," says Carol Sims, broker/realtor for Fonville Morisey Realty, Inc. In fact, whether you want to drive a ball, kayak, fish, hike or simply take a casual stroll, greater Raleigh's 150 parks, lakes, gardens and greenways give you plenty of opportunity and space to do it. Plus, the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, occupying 55 lush acres in the heart of Duke University, attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year to enjoy its extraordinary horticulture and landscape design.
Is watching and cheering more your thing? Carol Sims and Jean Stevens, both Fonville Morisey Realty, Inc. broker/realtors at The Village of Aversboro, say many of their residents enjoy the local sports here. That's because there's no shortage of teams to support, including ACC basketball, Carolina Hurricanes hockey and Durham Bulls baseball. And if you can't find something to keep you busy at home, "you are a modest two hours from the coast or three hours from the mountains," says Lannie Hall, owner/realtor of Courtland Hall & Associates. Not to mention, Raleigh-Durham International Airport provides access to destinations around the globe.
Feel secure
While you're active and in good health now, it's important to know excellent medical care is available if you need it. The Triangle's three major health systems, UNC Health Care, Duke University Health System and WakeMed Health & Hospitals, are some of the best you'll find anywhere in the nation.
In 2010, U.S. News & World Report chose Duke University Hospital as one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation. The publication also ranked four of UNC Health Care's specialties among the country's best. Rex Hospital, part of UNC Health Care, was also ranked by Becker's Hospital Review in the 50 best hospitals this year. And in 2009, three of WakeMed's critical care units won Beacon Awards for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
As if all that isn't enough, the Triangle is home to Duke, NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill as well as many smaller universities and colleges. So you get education (some even have programs tailored to seniors), plus everything else that comes with it, including the arts, sporting events, great speakers and a vibrant multi-generational community. The Triangle: it's everything you need to stay social, active and engaged in life!


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Understanding Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese kanji word for universal life-force energy.
Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-touch, energy-based modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the system, which in turn can enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. It is an excellent complementary therapy, which does not interfere with other medical treatments. It treats the whole person including: mind, body, emotions and spirit.
It also creates many beneficial effects such as feelings of peace, security, enhance the quality of your life and provide comfort during times of grief and bereavement.
Some other of the many benefits of Reiki :
*Reduce Pain
*Shorten Healing Time
*Reduce Stress
*Experience Well-being
*Clear Your Mind
*Restore Energy and Balance
What to Expect during a Reiki Treatment?
The client, fully clothed, lies on the treatment table. The practitioner's hands remain in a stationary position, gently on or slightly above the body through several positions from head to toe.
Many individuals report feeling cold, pulsating heat, or a tingling sensation during a session, and most enter a calm, relaxed state. In some, chronic or acute pain can diminish or completely vanish. It's different for each person.
It's important to remember that, whatever is troubling us, 'we didn't get this way overnight' and we won't 'recover overnight', either. Reiki is not any more magical than any other modality or allopathic medicine. Healing takes commitment and it takes time... one moment at a time.
Sessions can be in person or long distance. I am also available to travel to clients in their home or hospital if driving distance permits it.
Cost of Treatment:
45 min Reiki Session
30 min Long Distance Reiki Session
60 min Reiki Session
*3 Prepaid 60 min Reiki Sessions (get the 3rd one half price)
* When you prepay for 3 sessions, you have the choice of using all 3 sessions for yourself or sharing the sessions with friends and family.
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HISTORIC BUILDINGS PRESENT MANY COMPLEXITIES. WE RESPECT THE SENSITIVITIES INVOLVED BUT STILL DELIVER INNOVATIVE AND FAR-REACHING PROJECTS. Alasdair Travers, head of heritage
Our heritage teams have undertaken the complex refurbishment of internationally renowned theatres, concert halls, museums and other cultural institutions.
We have succeeded in preserving and enhancing their character whilst discreetly adapting them, functionally and technically, to make them truly fit for purpose in the 21st century.
Specialist skills include conservation, innovative use of sustainable materials, intimate understanding of site significance and building history and creative-led design philosophy. We are also able to benefit our clients with our expertise in working collaboratively with statutory authorities to ease projects through the necessary legislative phases.
Alan leads the heritage sector team in our Manchester studio.
Il'ìč works within the historic team, leading a number of significant conservation and adaptation projects.
BDP has reported its highest turnover to date at £106.8M with a pre-tax profit of £9.5M.
Design proposals for Parliament's Northern Estate were launched for consultation on 8 May.
Gary Dicken explains how Qasr Al Hosn has been restored and now stands as its nation's living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi's history.
Abu Dhabi's oldest building Qasr Al Hosn has reopened to the public as a museum, following a ten year restoration project.
Architect associate Kevin Kelly is a speaker at the third annual PCA (Property Care Association) Structural Waterproofing conference at the University of Warwick.
BDP has revealed designs for the Phase III restoration and refurbishment of the Grade II* listed Leighton House Museum in London.
How do you protect priceless works of art in an upgraded iconic building, achieving close environmental control but keeping all interventions invisible - Dublin studio's Chris Croly has the solution.
Architecture Today reports the refurbishment of Oldham Town Hall.


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Rezurrection, the Zombies-only Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, will be available on PS3 and PC from September 22.
The add-on features five Zombies levels, four of which are remastered versions of CoD: World at War maps Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese, while the fifth is the all-new Moon.
While Activision's announcement didn't feature any pricing details, going on past DLC we can expect the map pack to be priced at £11.49/€14.49, although it'll be free to Black Ops Hardened and Prestige owners "as a thank-you to the hardcore fans for their support from the start". They'll be able to re-download the classic pack they already own and the fresh download will include the new Moon map.
To toast the release of Rezurrection, Treyarch will host a double XP weekend from September 23-25, presumably across all platforms.
Activision said earlier this month that Black Ops map pack sales have topped 18 million units.


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Updated date: 2010-11-03
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UC Browser is a leading mobile internet browser with more than 500 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. Its unique Free-link technology makes wireless networks much more stable and has embedded various popular search engines to meet your searching needs. And how to update it? You can proceed as follows: Firstly, open the UC Browser. Secondly, click on the "menu - settings - update". You'll be able to find the latest version and this can be updated immediately!
UC Browser is the leading mobile internet browser with more than 400 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. This product is currently available on all major operating platforms in 7 different languages.
Haier Group is a Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliances company headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China. Its products include air conditioners, mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, and televisions.
Haier A62 is an non-touchscreen phone. It supports Single SIM, GSM. The phone can be expanded memory with USB Port. Haier A62 gets a 220 x 220 pixels pixels LCD screen, an 2 MP main camera. Talktime Up to 3 Hours(2G) is long enough for common use. 85 grams weight, 9 x 2 x 5 mm make it easy to take.


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Must-see Attractions of Miami
A successful getaway to Miami can be tricky with so many things to do and see. However, booking a stay at the Pelican Hotel Miami can make it easier for any traveler. With the hotel, you will never miss out on the must-see attractions of Miami. All of the most interesting districts of the famed magic city are easily accessible from the hotel Miami. With this, you can experience all the great things only Miami has to offer.
Time and Travel
A successful travel experience is all about feeling satisfied after your stay. Satisfaction is a result of an overall pleasant experience and knowing that you were able to make the most out of the city. A pleasant experience isn't really that hard to come by when your travel destination is Miami. The city has all the amenities to make your stay a relaxing one. The accommodations, dining and all the services in Miami are designed to pamper every individual who's visiting the city.
That hard part of traveling to Miami is trying to experience all the awesome things about the city. There's just too much to see and do inside the city that managing your time becomes so important. There's never enough time to see all the great things about the city so you've got to prioritize the attractions that interest you the most and create an itinerary out of those and then find other ways so you can save time.
A significant amount of time in traveling are usually wasted on getting around the place. If you can figure out a way to reduce the time consumed by getting around Miami, it can go a long way into allowing you to visit more s or spend longer time with the city's attractions.
A good idea would be to book a stay in a location inside the city that offers convenient access to the best attractions. The Pelican Hotel Miami is a perfect example.
Genuine Miami
The must-see attractions of Miami are those that are exclusive to the city. The beaches, the glades and the art deco district of the city are all genuine Miami attractions.


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FC: Madison Wisconsin By: Madison Hedrick
1: You can explore nature such as plants and animals in this HUGE nature trail! There is also a HUGE water park with a bunch of pools and BIG water slides
2: There is a petting zoo that is very big, it has goats,pigs,horses EVERYTHING! There is one of the biggest zoo's in the State called Henry Vilas Zoo. It has all most all of the animals in the WORLD!
3: June is the hottest month in the year in Madison, Wisconsin so June is the right time to go their cause it will be the Best day to go to the beach and swim and get a tan or you can just lie out in the sun and enjoy it!
4: If you like to roller skate Madison,Wisconsin is the place to go, cause there is a huge roller dome called MadRollin' Doll Roller Derby. It can be as big as a walmart. There's alot of drinks candy food and there is a bunch of games to play when your there
5: Wisconsin was the 30th state. The governor is James Doyle. Population is 5,363,675. The area in 56,153 square miles.
6: Madison, Wisconsin Political science department it has alot of science. The landforms are rivers, lakes, mountains, and cities.
7: The state motto is: Forward
8: The state animal is the Badger
9: State Beverage is Milk
10: State Bird is the Robin
11: The state dance is the Polka
12: State Dog is the Cocker Spaniel
13: The state Farm animal is the cow
14: State Flower is the Wood Violet
15: State Fish is the Muskellunge
16: State Fossil Trilobite
17: State grain is Corn
18: State insect is the HoneyBee
19: State Mineral is the Red Granite
20: State Muffin Cranberry Muffin
21: State Soil: Antigo silt loam
22: State Symbol of peace is Mourning Dove
23: State Tree is the Sugar Maple


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While it is generally agreed that the HIV response has failed adolescents, there has been relatively little attention paid to the some two million HIV-positive adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa who have been truly "left behind".
The Mzantsi Wakho study, which is partly funded by EHPSA, has spent the past three years trying to understand the lives and needs of positive adolescents in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Researchers interviewed 1,060 HIV-positive adolescents receiving care in 53 health facilities - visiting them in 150 schools and homes. This is the largest cohort of positive adolescents to be studied worldwide, and findings presented on Tuesday at the AIDS Impact Conference in Cape Town should go some way towards filling a serious evidence gap.


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Mert & Marcus put their name to the Patrizia Pepe A/W 11-12 Advertising Campaign
The creative geniuses that are, Mert & Marcus – photographers to the stars, launch an exciting Advertising Campaign !
Don't just take our word for it – there are countless articles saying just the same in the major fashion press: from Vogue to Elle, to name but a few.
The location chosen to represent the luxury and radiant splendour of the Patrizia Pepe Collection was the Mayfair Hotel, one of the most famous and exclusive venues in London. The face of the Advertising Campaign is the amazing Lithuanian top model Edita Vilkevičiūtė, previously the face of Chanel, Balenciaga, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.
A perfect blend of alluring, ethereal and sensual rock delight, expressing the two sides of the brand, luxury and wild.
And here's the result…
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MARGARET the Sheep in your pocket!
The DocPoket range of lab coats with vented backs provide a professional, stylish and positive image in any medical context. Made from a mix of high quality cotton, polyester and spandex, it has two spacious patch pockets as well as a chest pocket with your DocPoket Margaret hiding inside it. An essential in your medical wardrobe!
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PORTLAND, Ore. — "I talked to Senator Clinton last night," Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico said on Friday, describing the tense telephone call in which he informed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton that, despite two months of personal entreaties by her and her husband, he would be endorsing Senator Barack Obama for president.
"Let me tell you: we've had better conversations," Mr. Richardson said.
The decision by Mr. Richardson, who ended his own presidential campaign on Jan. 10, to support Mr. Obama was a belt of bad news for Mrs. Clinton. It was a stinging rejection of her candidacy by a man who had served in two senior positions in President Bill Clinton's administration, and who is one of the nation's most prominent elected Hispanics. Mr. Richardson came back from vacation to announce his endorsement at a moment when Mrs. Clinton's hopes of winning the Democratic nomination seem to be dimming.
But potentially more troublesome for Mrs. Clinton was what Mr. Richardson said in announcing his decision. He criticized the tenor of Mrs. Clinton's campaign. He praised Mr. Obama for the speech he gave in response to the furor over racially incendiary remarks delivered by Mr. Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.
And he came close to doing what Mrs. Clinton's advisers have increasingly feared some big-name Democrat would do as the battle for the nomination drags on: Urge Mrs. Clinton to step aside in the interest of party unity.
"I'm not going to advise any other candidate when to get in and out of the race," Mr. Richardson said after appearing in Portland with Mr. Obama. "Senator Clinton has a right to stay in the race, but eventually we don't want to go into the Democratic convention bloodied. This was another reason for my getting in and endorsing, the need to perhaps send a message that we need unity."Continue reading the main story
In many ways, the decision by Mr. Richardson, a longtime political ally of the Clintons, was as much a tale about his relationship with them as it was about the course of Mr. Obama's campaign.
Mr. Clinton had told his wife's campaign that he had received several assurances from Mr. Richardson that he would not endorse Mr. Obama. One adviser who spoke to Mr. Clinton on Friday said that the former president was surprised by the Richardson endorsement, but described Mr. Clinton as more philosophical than angry about it.
Mr. Richardson looked anguished when asked in an interview if his relationship with the Clintons would withstand endorsing Mr. Obama. In doing so, Mr. Richardson was not only taking sides in the most bitter of political fights, but rejecting the candidacy of a close friend.
"There's something special about this guy," Mr. Richardson said of Mr. Obama. "I've been trying to figure it out, but it's very good."
Mr. Clinton helped elevate Mr. Richardson to the national stage by naming him his energy secretary and ambassador to the United Nations. And Mr. Clinton left no doubt that he viewed Mr. Richardson's support as important to his wife's campaign: He even flew to New Mexico to watch the Super Bowl with Mr. Richardson as part of the Clintons' high-profile courtship of him.
But Mr. Richardson stopped returning Mr. Clinton's calls days ago, Mr. Clinton's aides said. And as of Friday, Mr. Richardson said, he had yet to pick up the phone to tell Mr. Clinton of his decision.
The reaction of some of Mr. Clinton's allies suggests that might have been a wise decision. "An act of betrayal," said James Carville, an adviser to Mrs. Clinton and a friend of Mr. Clinton.
"Mr. Richardson's endorsement came right around the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out for 30 pieces of silver, so I think the timing is appropriate, if ironic," Mr. Carville said, referring to Holy Week.
Mr. Richardson said he called Mrs. Clinton late on Thursday to inform her that he would be appearing with Mr. Obama on Friday to lend his support.
"It was cordial, but a little heated," Mr. Richardson said in an interview.
Mrs. Clinton had no public schedule on Friday, and spent the day at her home in Chappaqua, N.Y. Her chief strategist, Mark Penn, played down the importance of the Richardson endorsement, suggesting that the time "when it could have been effective has long since passed."
Mr. Richardson called Mr. Obama about two weeks ago to tell him that he was "99 percent with him," Mr. Obama's aides said. The announcement was delayed because Mr. Richardson had been scheduled to go on vacation in the Caribbean. Even though Mr. Richardson had promised Mr. Obama that his mind was made up, Mr. Obama's aides said they grew worried that the furor over the racially inflammatory remarks made by Mr. Obama's former pastor might lead Mr. Richardson to reconsider.
But Mr. Richardson, who had sought to become the nation's first Hispanic president, pointed specifically to the speech that Mr. Obama gave in Philadelphia on Tuesday in explaining why he endorsed him.
"Senator Barack Obama addressed the issue of race with the eloquence and sincerity and decency and optimism we have come to expect of him," he said. "He did not seek to evade tough issues or to soothe us with comforting half-truths. Rather, he inspired us by reminding us of the awesome potential residing in our own responsibility."
He added: "Senator Obama could have given a safer speech. He is, after all, well ahead in the delegate count for our party's nomination."
Mr. Richardson said he was dispirited by the tone of the Democratic nominating fight, reflecting a sentiment that has been increasingly voiced by party leaders. Unlike many others, though, Mr. Richardson placed the blame on Mrs. Clinton.
"I believe the campaign has gotten too negative," Mr. Richardson said, speaking to reporters in Portland. "I want it to be positive. I think that's what's been very good about Senator Obama's campaign — it's a positive campaign about hope and opportunity."
Mr. Obama and Mr. Richardson appeared together on stage of the Memorial Coliseum in Portland on Friday morning. Mr. Richardson was still wearing the beard that he grew during what he called a period of decompression after leaving the presidential race.
On their own, endorsements in contests like this — with two such well-known candidates — do not necessarily move votes. Mr. Obama won a boost of publicity after he was endorsed by Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts; Mrs. Clinton, however, then won the state's primary.
But the audience now is less primary voters than superdelegates — uncommitted elected Democrats and party leaders — whose votes will be critical in helping Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Obama get the 2,024 delegates needed to win the nomination.
Mr. Richardson is the 62nd superdelegate to endorse Mr. Obama since Feb. 5, compared with fewer than five who have moved into Mrs. Clinton's column since then.
The move by Mr. Richardson could give license to other superdelegates who had been holding back, at the request of the Clintons. His endorsement could prove particularly potent with this group because of the way he chastised Mrs. Clinton for the tone of the campaign, and his call for the party to unify around one candidate.
It also came at a moment of vulnerability for Mr. Obama, in which he was dealing with questions about his former pastor. Mr. Richardson's decision to step out was a signal to primary voters and superdelegates that he did not believe Mr. Obama had been hurt politically by these events — or at least that he was willing to use whatever influence he has in the party to limit the damage.
At this point, the number of Democrats whose endorsements could shake the race is down to Al Gore, the former vice president and presidential nominee; John Edwards, the former senator from North Carolina who dropped out of the race last month; and Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker. Aides to Mr. Edwards and Mr. Gore said that they did not expect either man to endorse anyone in the immediate future, if at all. Aides to Ms. Pelosi said she was unlikely to endorse at all.Continue reading the main story


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Pujari said the power ministry is working on a policy to revive the laggard hydropower sector. "The hydropower plants today get debt for 12 years, while they have a life of more than 35 years. We are considering to create a fund through issuance of tax-free hydro bonds to lend long-term finance for these projects," Pujari said.
The ministry is also considering altering bid documents of new hydropower plants to make provisions for possible geological surprises and required actions to cut cost and time overruns.
The ministry is also mulling to bring big hydropower plants under the ambit of renewable energy. At present, small hydropower plants with capacity of less than 25 MW are considered renewable projects.
The share of hydropower has shrunk to just 15 per cent of the country's total installed capacity though India ranks fifth in the world in hydroelectric potential with an estimated potential of 148 GW. Issues like long construction period, lack of transport infrastructure, geological risks, land acquisition and environmental and religious concerns have slowed hydropower projects including 50,000 MW being allocated to private companies in north and northeast India.
Pujari said the governments of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are likely to begin issuing non-SLR bonds as per the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) in the next 7-10 days. The five states and their distribution companies have signed an MoU with the power ministry under the debt recast scheme. On Monday, power minister Piyush Goyal said a large quantity of bonds to be issued by state governments would be subscribed by provident funds and insurance companies.


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What Does the Bible Say About Pride?
Claudia Miclaus
Dec 26, 2018
According to the scriptures pride is one of the seven cardinal sins. It has been mentioned several times in the Bible. So, what does the Bible say about pride? Here are some verses in the Bible, which will answer this question.
Out of all the sins, pride is the one that is the root of them all. The Bible warns people about pride repeatedly. It says that God particularly hates pride and he is completely against it. His coming will humble all pride...regardless of the heart where it is hidden.
God's prophet Isaiah lets all people see how God perceives pride
"Cursed are those who seem wise to themselves, and who take pride in their knowledge!"
Isaiah 5:21
"For the day of the Lord of armies is coming on all the pride of men, and on all who are high and lifted up"
Isaiah 2:12
"And the high looks of man will be put to shame, and the pride of men will be made low: and only the Lord will be lifted up in that day."
Isaiah 2:17
"And the people will be crushed, every one by his neighbor; the young will be full of pride against the old, and those of low position will be lifted up against the noble."
Isaiah 3:5
"And the poor man's head is bent, and the great man goes down on his face, and the eyes of pride are put to shame"
Isaiah 5:15
"All the people will know, including Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart"
Isaiah 9:9
"For this cause it will be that, when the purpose of the Lord against Mount Zion and Jerusalem is complete, I will send punishment on the pride of the heart of the king of Assyria, and on the glory of his uplifted eyes."
Isaiah 10:12
"Will the ax say high-sounding words against him who is using it, or the blade be full of pride against him who is cutting with it? As if a rod had the power of shaking him who is using it, or as if a stick might take up him who is not wood."
Isaiah 10:15
"I have given orders to my holy ones, I have sent out my men of war, those of mine who take pride in their power, to give effect to my wrath."
Isaiah 13:3
"And I will send punishment on the world for its evil, and on the sinners for their wrongdoing; and I will put an end to all pride, and will make low the power of the cruel."
Isaiah 13:11
"Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, will be like when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah."
Isaiah 13:19
"That you will take up this bitter song against the king of Babylon, and say, how has the cruel overseer come to an end! He who was lifted up in pride is cut off;"
Isaiah 14:4
"Your pride has gone down into the underworld, and the noise of your instruments of music; the worms are under you, and your body is covered with them."
Isaiah 14:11
"We have heard of the pride of Moab, that he is very proud; even of his arrogance, his pride, and his wrath. His boastings are nothing."
Isaiah 16:6
"For you have made a town a waste place: a strong town a mass of broken walls; the tower of the men of pride has come to an end; it will never be put up again."
Isaiah 25:2
"He will spread out his hands in its midst, like one who swims spreads out hands to swim, but his pride will be humbled together with the craft of his hands."
Isaiah 25:11
"For he has made low those who are lifted up, all the people of the town of pride: he makes it low, crushing it down to the earth; he makes it low in the dust."
Isaiah 26:5
"Give ear then to the word of the Lord, you men of pride, the rulers of this people in Jerusalem"
Isaiah 28:14
"Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley of those who are overcome with wine! "
Isaiah 28:1
"It will be flowering like the rose; it will be full of delight and songs; the glory of Lebanon will be given to it; the pride of Carmel and Sharon: they will see the glory of the Lord, the power of our God."
Isaiah 35:2
"Against whom have you said evil and bitter things? and against whom has your voice been loud and your eyes lifted up? even against the Holy One of Israel."
Isaiah 37:23
"Because your wrath against me and your pride have come to my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my cord in your lips and I will make you go back by the way you came."
Isaiah 37:29
Seeing how God sees pride, we can only say "God, please keep me among the humble."
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A drive up the left half of the fairway avoiding the bunker is the ideal line into the green and will reward you with a flatter stance over the ball. The uphill second shot into the two tier green plays significantly longer than the yardage shows. An uphill putt is advised on this demanding green!