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EC Reflection Paper opens debate on future EU budget
The European Commission (EC) published a "Reflection Paper" on the future of EU finances on 28 June 2017. The paper is the fifth and final paper in a series of papers that started with the publication of the EC's White Paper on the Future of Europe on 1 March 2017. The Reflection Paper outlines possible budgetary implications of different choices the EU can make.
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Dec. 20, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS - Santa Clara University senior Aly Wagner was named one of eight recipients of the NCAA Today's Top VIII Awards, the NCAA Honors Committee announced recently.
The Today's Top VIII Award winners are a group of distinguished student-athletes from the 2002 calendar year who will be recognized for their academic and athletics achievement, character and leadership at the 38th annual NCAA Honors Dinner January 12, at the Disneyland Hotel, in Anaheim, California.
This year's selections include the 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year finalist from Missouri; a two-time Division II Bulletin National Basketball Player of the Year; the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference player of the year in basketball; the Verizon/CoSIDA academic all-American of the year for Division I-A and I-AA football; a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic gold medal softball team; a 14-time all-American in gymnastics; a first-team all-Southeastern Conference offensive lineman in football; and the most outstanding offensive soccer player for the 2002 Women's College Cup.
In addition to their athletics accomplishments, the NCAA Today's Top VIII recipients have earned numerous academic honors, have volunteered countless hours to community projects and have served as role models for their academic institutions and to their peers.
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn will serve as master of ceremonies for the event. Cohn, a graduate of State University College at Oswego, was a former goalie for her high-school boys' ice hockey team in Newford, New York, and for the women's team at Oswego State.
Today's Top VIII honorees are selected by the NCAA Honors Committee comprised of eight athletics administrators at member institutions and conferences and nationally distinguished citizens who are former student-athletes. The members of the NCAA Honors Committee are: Harry Carson, president, Harry Carson, Inc.; Eugene F. Corrigan, commissioner emeritus, Atlantic Coast Conference; Clyde Doughty Jr., athletics director, New York Institute of Technology; Jack Ford, ESPN news anchor/correspondent; Jo Ann Harper, athletics director, Dartmouth College; Susan Hartmann, faculty athletic representative, Ohio State University; Karen L. Johnson, director of institutional research, Alfred University; and Valerie Richardson, assistant commissioner, West Coast Conference. Candidates are nominated by NCAA member institutions.

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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Stuyvesant Fish Mansion New York City
Stuyvesant Fish was not vastly wealthy or a great robber baron, unlike his many friends, but a quiet and kindly man who had come from one of the most prominent and prestigious families in New York City. His father, Hamilton Fish, had been the 9th Republican governor of New York, a US senator and Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant and was also a descendant of the prominent Peter Stuyvesant. His mother Julia Kean was a descendant of New Jersey governor William Livingston and his grandfather, Nicholas , had fought in the American Revolution. With his impeccable bloodlines, Fish occupied a high place in society and it was not a surprise at all when he married Marion Graves Anthon , daughter of a prominent lawyer, his childhood sweetheart.
Stuyvesant Fish (left) and his eccentric and rambunctious wife Mamie (right)
"Mamie", as Marion was called, was plain, could barely read and write and had a laugh that was described as "horselike". But Mamie was sharp, witty and irreverent which made her an excellent hostess with never a dull moment. Stuyvesant had proudly worked his way up from director to president of the Illinois Central Railroad, a position he held for 20 years. The Fish assets were meager compared to those of the couples many friends, although Fish's $3 million fortune was not bad at the time when the average man earned $10 a day. Despite their small fortune, the Fish managed to live like they were rich. In Newport the Fish had constructed a large colonial mansion overlooking Bailey's Beach called "Crossways" where Mamie gave her annual "Harvest Ball" in "Crossways"'s large ballroom.
The Fish also occupied a large estate on the Hudson called "Glenclyffe" where Mamie gave weekend house parties for her friends, although "Glenclyffe" was used more by Stuyvesant as a retreat from his wife social functions.
In New York City the Fish had originally occupied a large brownstone on Gramercy Park. But in 1900 Mamie, feeling her surroundings not grand enough for her social position, decided she wanted a new townhouse and commissioned Stanford White to build a large townhouse on a very narrow lot. White was given a restrained budget of some $250,000 to create the house and plans were soon submitted for a imposing Italian Renaissance palazzo with decorative details all built on a long narrow lot.
Upon entering the home guests would enter straight through to the marble entrance hall with a beautiful marble staircase. To the left was a large paneled reception room, while to the right was a dark 17th century-style dining room, on either sides of the staircase were a large dressing room and dining pantry.
Upstairs on the second floor, were the red salon and the largest room in the house, the ballroom, in between the two was a large hall and a dressing room. Connecting off of the ballroom in the servants addition was the silver vault and linen closet.
On the third floor was Mr. and Mrs. Fish's bedroom suites hers done in a heavy gothic style his done in a dark wood, each had their own bath and dressing room.
On the fourth floor was a library and boudoir, while on the remaining floors were guest bedrooms and servant's rooms. Soon after moving in Mamie gave a large dinner for 40 people and entertained them at the end with a vaudeville act. Mamie became know as society's enfant terrible because of her lavish and outrageous parties, from hosting parties in honor of monkeys and dogs to giving a ball where guests dressed up as peasants. Once in Newport, Mamie had to be talked out of playing "Home Sweet Home" (the song that announced that the party was over) just as the guests were coming through the door. Another time when Mamie and her equally troublesome friend Harry Lehr were in Newport they had not gotten invitations from James Van Alen for a musicale he was hosting at his cottage "Wakehurst", but their spouses had. Mamie and Harry confronted Van Alen and demanded invitations, "Sorry" Van Alen said "But I can't have you two at my musicale, you make too much noise"" If you don't give us invitations" said Mamie" me and Harry will tell everyone that your cook has chicken pocks and then no one will come to your party" finally Van Alen relented and sent them invitations, but they had to stay on the porch during the musicale. One of Mamie's most famous parties was her dog dinner which she co-hosted with Harry Lehr in honor of Mrs. Lehr's dog's birthday.
Guests arrived at the Lehr cottage and were taken onto the porch where tables had been set up for the dogs and the guests. Mamie's dog arrived sporting a $15,000 diamond dog collar. Also in attendance were the Elish Dyers and their terrier, John Astor IV and his airedale, The Belmonts and their dog and Clarence Mackay and his spaniel. The dogs were served birthday cake on the veranda with the guests ate inside. During the night the Oelrich's dachshund ate so much he passed out and had to be carried home. The gifts for Mrs. Lehr's pomeranian, Mighty Atom, were said to be worth $25,000 and the hight was said to have cost some $50,000. The happiness did not last however because in 1915 Mamie died of cerebral hemorrhage while at "Crossways". The townhouse was sold after Mr. Fish's death and it's now owned by Michael Bloomberg.
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Supreme Court Denies Review of North Carolina Voting Law, Restores Key Voting Provisions as Case Continues
A Statement from the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP and Advancement Project
Jo-Carolyn Goode | 4/6/2015, 10:41 p.m.
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of key provisions of North Carolina's voter suppression law, denying the state's petition for review of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. The Fourth Circuit October 2014 decision (which was stayed by the Supreme Court pending the ruling on this petition), preliminarily blocked two parts of the new suppression law – the elimination of same-day registration and the prohibition of out-of-precinct ballots from being counted – while the case continues. A full trial on the merits of the law is scheduled for July in district court. Until the district court makes a ruling, the Fourth Circuit's decision is the governing law in the state and its ordered injunction in place, with same-day registration and out-of-precinct voting restored. The North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, Advancement Project and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, which are challenging North Carolina's voter suppression law, along with North Carolina lawyers Adam Stein and Irving Joyner, issued the following statement:
"The evidence is clear that the elimination of same-day registration, and the prohibition of counting out-of-precinct ballots, make it disproportionately harder for African Americans in North Carolina to vote," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. "When the Fourth Circuit made this ruling last year, it was a critical step toward ensuring that elections are free, fair and accessible to all voters. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the State's appeal allows the Fourth Circuit decision to stand. But our fight continues. Other provisions of North Carolina's voter suppression law – including the shortening of the early voting period, the implementation of a strict photo ID requirement, and the elimination of a successful pre-registration program for 16- and 17-year-olds – also disproportionately hurt voters of color. We are ready to head to trial this summer and make sure that all parts of this harmful law are permanently overturned."
"We are pleased that the Fourth Circuit decision stands, and it's a promising step toward the full trial on North Carolina's voter suppression law in July," said Advancement Project Co-Director Penda D. Hair. "Last year, we showed that these damaging measures are part of a calculated effort by politicians to manipulate the voting rules. This summer, we move forward in defending the rights of North Carolinians in district court, with even more evidence on how the law burdens voters of color. We are encouraged by the Supreme Court's decision today, committed to the fight for a just democracy in North Carolina, and confident for another victory."
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State attorneys general are deeply interested in possible violations of consumer protection statutes by for-profit colleges.
For-Profit Recruiters and the 'Pain Funnel'
Jack Conway, the attorney general of Kentucky, is leading a national inquiry into the practices of for-profit colleges.
June 5, 2011
This is a fiscal responsibility issue. According to the U.S. Department of Education, taxpayers last year spent $25 billion for loans to students attending for-profit institutions. Public dollars flowing to these for-profit companies more than doubled from 2005 to 2009, and the for-profit industry now accounts for 12 percent of our higher education students, but 25 percent of the total federal loans and nearly half of student loan defaults.
These for-profits rely almost exclusively on federal student loans and cost significantly more than public institutions. Many are owned by hedge funds or are publicly traded. Not all for-profit schools are bad, but too many abuse the public trust by showing greater interest in profiting from student loan money than educating students. In light of some of the deceptive recruiting practices recently revealed, I am hopeful that the proposed "gainful employment" regulations released last week put adequate accountability measures in place to limit this rapid increase in loan defaults and public expenditures.
As chairman of a committee of state attorneys general reviewing the industry, I can say that our bipartisan group is interested in violations of state consumer protection statutes. The federal government must answer for why funds to the industry continue to expand, with increased defaults and little accountability.
Recent evidence has uncovered aggressive recruiting tactics designed to pressure students into enrolling, with one investigation indicating that for-profit recruiters are taught a series of questions called the "pain funnel" to entice students into signing. These are the kinds of abuses that attorneys general are uniquely positioned to investigate and stop.
We are especially concerned with potentially deceptive or fraudulent advertising and recruiting tactics. Namely, we are asking four questions about for-profits: Do they accurately represent transferability of credits? Do they adequately inform students that their cost often far exceeds that of public institutions? Do they fraudulently advertise expectations of future employment while hiding default rates? And finally, do they properly respond to complaints?


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I follow lots of people on Instagram and I love looking at what they've been getting up to. My favourite pictures are the ones of people's adorable pets so I've put together a list of my favourite animals on Instagram.
Coffee is a British shorthair from Los Angeles with huge adorable blue eyes. His owners usually share pictures of him lounging around and playing with his sister Luna.
Walter White is a Samoyed puppy named after Water White from Breaking Bad. He's huge and incredibly fluffy, he looks like a cuddly polar bear! My favourite post is a video of him leaping through the snow.
Coby looks just like a pouty version of Coffee. He's got the same adorable eyes, they're just a slightly deeper shade of blue. His owner shares posts of him using the bathroom sink as a jacuzzi and singing from the kitchen worktops.
Golden Doodles are my favourite type of dog and I follow lots of them on Instagram but Hudson is one of the cutest! He lives in New York and shares pictures of his adventures with his owners and his Golden Doodle friends.
Nala is Coffee's sister and lives with him in Los Angeles. She is a Siamese and Tabby mix and was adopted from a shelter when she was five months old. In her pictures she shows off her cool cat accessories like her shark house and adorable bow ties which you can buy from her online store.
Neena is a mini longhair English cream Dachshund and belongs to the popular Vine star Brittany Furlan. She's always on Brittany's Snapchat story but saves her classier shots for Instagram.
I only started following Pearl a few weeks ago after reading a Buzzfeed article about her. Her owners share memes of her with hilarious captions that give an insight into what she might be thinking!
River Valley Doodles are in-house Golden Doodle breeders from New York. They share pictures of their Golden Doodles from birth until they're adopted by their new families. They've got lots of Doodles and share pictures of all of them so you can get to know each and every one.
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Popular America grand Mastero Don moen dies at 66
American gospel music maestro don moen dies after short illness.
The family of the late American singer confirmed he died earlier this morning at the General Acute Care (GAC) hospital in California shortly after he was rushed to the hospital.
President Donald expressed his tributes, saying Don Moen was " one of the best gospel artists that the country has ever produced".
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I'm getting excited about my class next month at An Artful Journey! We'll be altering and painting photos that have been printed on fabric, as well as learning other mixed media technique to incorporate into the book we'll work on throughout the retreat.
Here's an unfinished class sample that I started last night, using a photo of my niece who got married last week.
I'm driving the 6.5 hours instead of flying this time, which will be fabulous since I can stop for photo shoots, and I won't have to deal with all the hassles of flying. I'm planning on taking the coastal route back home and enjoying the drive for a few days instead of rushing home. There are so many beautiful places to photograph between here and Los Gatos, and I don't want to miss any. Well, I'm sure I can't hit them all, but I'll pack in as much as I can!
There are two spots open in my class, and it's the last time I'll be teaching other than online and internationally. I have exciting news about teaching in Australia again in April of 2012 that I will share soon!
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It's the Olympics' most intense event.
Short-track speedskating was one of the hardest tickets to get at the last winter games in Vancouver, and for good reason: Nothing matches its combination of speed, intensity, and tension. Think of it as a round-robin–style roller derby tournament on ice.
Short-track races are, in a word, hectic. The eventual four-person medal round begins with a field of 32 skaters that is progressively whittled down during four-person heats. Every competitor knows that his or her medal chances are on the line every single time a foot is put to ice, and so the fight for position is a battle for survival from the get-go. Add to that the bumping, pushing, shoving, and struggles to overtake the lead at every turn, along with the fair chance of wiping out, and you have all the elements of high drama. "Short track is an incredible sport just based on the fact that you're not out there alone," says Jayner. "The fact that the focus is more on strategy and less on pure speed or time makes it the most exciting sport during the games."
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Bhagwan apne gadhe ko halwa khilata hai !
Wonder on what basis they (Gods) allot their blessings. The magnitude of the puja celebrations or the intensity of prayers!!!
Wonder how 'He' or 'She' can discern between genuine prayers and flamboyant prayers
Do the Gods recognize rituals and traditions or do they see the sincerity in one's prayers?
Or do they measure their blessings according to the number of 'delicacy prasadams' that we make. My rationalistic mind does not encourage me to follow rituals. Because I have seen different rituals followed for the same festival in different regions. Prasadams are also different in these regions.
Since I have almost lived in most of the regions of our country, I am a little confused as to which ritual was actually asked by God to follow or to who He said that he likes 'Modak" or 'Bobbatlu n Boorelu" .
Small things like the direction of the coconut or a banana while offering to God or the tail of the coconut should be retained or not, whether oil lamps can be lit by agarbattis-I have so many doubts as to what God actually prefers.
I also wonder if 'He' or 'She' like the dances we present in the name of celebrations. Some dance for bollywood tunes, some in regional languages, and what not in the name of God!
If God is very particular about how much I fast, how many delicacies I can cook, or how elaborate are my arrangements for the puja and how expensive are my new clothes –in giving 'His' blessings-then I am sure I am not on His list of blessings.
I can neither cook well nor follow the rituals. I can only pray sincerely and I can preserve the mother nature that 'He' has given so lovingly to all of us. All I can offer are the pure fruits that 'He' has gifted to us.
We were once having a discussion on why many undeserving people are blessed by God with riches and many deserving people are given harsh time.
A friend came out with a witty but most right reply. 'Bhagwan apne gadhe ko halwa khilata hai'! This means that God gives halwa to His donkeys and love to His genuine followers.
I don't miss the halwa because I can feel God's blessings in so many ways. The kind of opportunities and life He has given me I am sure He doesn't mind my policies on –no rituals, no caloried prasadams and no lavish expenditure!
I have a feeling that God wants 'sincerity' more than rituals. Good deeds more than elaborate arrangements. Feed the starved rather than feed the well fed!
We should give Him time to unwind and take a reality check instead of cluttering Him with different demands. Just like we take rash decisions when we are driven crazy, we should not harass Gods so much with our prayers that the famous English movie title 'Gods Must be crazy' should not come true.
I guess the Gods also need rest after these intense invocations they have to succumb to - from every devout devotee.
If all of us do what we are suppose to do and help ourselves before seeking help, do what is right and at all times be human-I am sure God's blessings are always on us. We don't need to prove to Him through puja's and bhajans. Our deeds talk more than our words. He has that all pervading eyes and His own judgement and I fully bow to that.
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In the last 5 years I have seen 4 people who actually seem bigger than their human existence. God must have given them extra human genes compared to all of us.
When I drive back from work and if the time is after 6PM, near parade grounds, I see this almost 50 year old father, walking his 20+ handicapped son with immense patience and care. This is a sight I am seeing for the last 5 years. I keep saluting him whenever I pass by-not that he sees it but it is for my satisfaction.
I had this student called Sakshi Sareen-a 11 year old sweet docile girl, sadly, now late sakshi sareen. It is only when the girl came down with health problems did I know that she is an adopted child. The trauma of the parents when they realized that she does not have one kidney and their unconditional love when the mother donated her kidney to her adopted daughter- is something I can never forget.To have donated her kidney to an adopted daughter that too with no guarantee that it would be successful-I think is a great humane gesture. Sadly the girl did not survive the operation and my heart is still with that lady who was mourning when I went for the prayer for the young girl-gone! What humanity and what sacrifice!
There is this family who shifted from rural Andhra for better education for their only son. They struggled to make both ends meet. When the boy was in 4th the father was diagnosed with incurable cancer. The entire family-his family and her family were against her selling the only property they have to cope up with his treatment. But the lady is strong for which I admire her courage. Despite adversities and apprehensions she kept up her faith till the last moment. Sadly the person did not have longer life. Whenever I meet her I can only see the emotional strength she has.
And this smart young IT employee who donated her kidney to her husband and wears brighter smile than before. Her sensitive son who is in our Grade 4 now, and her ever obliged husband are her sources of strength I guess.
God bless them all.
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- Shailender Singh said...
Many times these questions come to my mind also.But I get more influenced by what elders say.I feel sad when I see people blindly following rituals and giving importance to them more than the puja.After reading your article I feel that I should also grow out of these blind rituals. I dont want to be Bhangwan's gadha. I want to be God's child.
- September 21, 2009 4:45 PM
- you know who said...
you never cease to surprise me.One day you say quik gun murugan and the next you say bhagwan apne gadhe ko halwa khilata hai! Yeh kahan kahan se kahani banate ho? I would like to check that brain of urs.Please give me the privilege.
- September 21, 2009 4:56 PM
- Ramakrishna S said...
Humanity is surviving because of people like those you mentioned in your episode punch.Hats off to them.
- September 21, 2009 4:57 PM
- Himabindu D. said...
Ma'am we have all these lessons in our books especially Hindi where we learn morals like:
- God is in us and we don't need to search for him in temples,
- God is always where good is there
and all sorts of very deep moralising facts. I call these 'facts' even though they are not scientific because I feel that they are true. But I don't understand which one is right and which not. Maybe all are true and most probably they are but I feel very confused.
What I actually want to convey is that people should believe in GOD and his image or form should be in their hearts.
For those who do good and are also good, there will always be obstacles in your way. Those obstacles are just tests from GOD. After passing them, the divine one will give you a suitable and most wonderful reward, not because you only did something good but also because you have been sincere towards whatever work throughout.
- September 21, 2009 5:29 PM
- Pratibha said...
Each one of us have to find our own way of connecting to God.He will get connected to us depending on the deeds we do.
It is important to be sincere to oneself.
- September 21, 2009 5:56 PM
- Mamata Rao said...
Gandhiji said-one word of sincere prayer is better than thousand words of insincere prayer.Ofcourse we people will take some more time to reach that level of philosophy.until then we have to put up with Ganesh pandals with blaring bollywood music and durga puja pandals with bengalia and bollywood music. Actually its Gods who have to put up with them.
- September 21, 2009 6:45 PM
- kavya said...
GOD ...the word itself gives us some strength that someone is always there with us to see and help what we are doing. I ask myself so many times whether to believe in god or not? Is that 'He' helps us only if we pray and do 'pujas' regularly?..recently when i was deeply thinking about it,i found an answer that we humans will be very happy when someone take the responsibility to make an event happen or something to go on properly.And most of the times we do the right things only when we know that someone is watching us or may be he or she 'punishes' us for doing something wrong[sins].Thus came the existence of GOD.The belief that 'he' is always there for the welfare of us ,makes us feel confident even at time of adversities and prepares us to face the problems or follow the right path with responsibility and dignity.So 'He' is just someone to give you moral support at times of need.Whether 'He' exists or not , the believe is just to make us feel confident.if you have enough of 'it' [self-confidence but not over-confidence] and feel that you can guide yourself, then you can trust yourself completely. But i feel that nothing can outnumber the amount of human greed...so most of the times instead of believing in oneself, people throw all the responsibility on GOD feeling that 'He' takes care even if one does wrong or make him or her overcome problems without taking risk or effort to their level best.there is also a famous saying that ''god helps those who helps themselves''.i feel that people become so busy with their daily routine with so much technology that they remember the word GOD only when they are in need or may be greed.Do the all the mistakes whatever you can and 'He' takes them away when you dip yourselves in holy river...most of the times, the present days are like that...not everyone one but most of them i believe..the school students are the best example, the temples are filled up at the time of exams - wishing that they pass in first class without minimum effort from them.So finally i came to a conclusion that whether GOD exists or not one should believe in oneself.May power and strength lead and bless us all.
- September 21, 2009 7:47 PM
- Jyothi said...
Seetha garu,
It feels consoling when I learn that there are people who think like me. I believe in God..a super natural power...but cannot follow the rituals...may be as you said somewhere deep in my mind I feel the same ke our good behaviour should be our tribute to the Lord for all oppotunities that he has showered on us...and not the length at which we chant the mantras that we don't even understand.
- September 21, 2009 10:37 PM
- kavya said...
"GOD"...'vry powerful!people say'...i donno hw do they say dat...bt i came to a conclusion dat "if i believe in god,then der's god for me...if i don't, then der's nothing called GOD."THIS IS MY OPINION...but if at all people think there's sumone called god , plz don't try to impress god for ur own benefits...try to help people[mankind] which is the most powerful than all other forces...i salute to all of them who hav done their bit to help mankind...i promise dat i ll do a bit of mine too...
ur ever helpful student,
B.KAVYA[student co-ordinator]
- September 22, 2009 6:53 PM
- S.Ramya said...
hi mam!!!!
"SEVICE TO MANKIND IS SERVICE TO GOD".i believe in this saying.
many times a question came to my mind that will god help people those who do puja's and bhajans or visit temples daily & so on ..........but later i found out that if we keep our devotion to god in ourselves its enough.i pity people who follow the riyuals and all the superstitions.i can never understan why they play bollywood rocking song with loud volumes during ganesh chathutrthi.i really got goosebumps while reading abot the people whom you mentioned in episode punch.I SALUTE TO THEM.
- September 25, 2009 3:43 PM
- Gaganz said...
I believe God is impressed only by our unwavering trust, devotion and gratitude to Him and our unconditional love and compassion for all living beings. That doesn't mean that God is craving for our trust & devotion. God doesn't have any needs and He loves us even if we ignore Him. The problem is we do not have proper understanding of God nor are we aware of certain laws that govern our universe. All of this knowledge is readily available in the Holy Scriptures of all religions but where do we have time for God?
If we contemplate a little on what is at the very center of our life, we will realize that "I" is at the center of our life. It's all about Me and My family, My career, My money, My possessions, My desires, wants & needs, My dreams, goals & ambition, My religion, My country, My language, My near & dear, My status & position, My appearance & reputation, My views, ideas & opinions, it's all about My beliefs, My feelings and My pleasure. Every waking hour we're conscious about it, thinking about it and we are deeply concerned about it. Each & every activity of ours is for the survival, satisfaction or for the preservation of self. So where's the time for God? If at all we pray God it is for our survival, satisfaction & preservation.
Blessed are people who are ever grateful & thanking God every day of their life. Blessed are people who have made God the center of their lives. Blessed are people who are truly concerned about the survival, satisfaction and preservation of all and doing their bit to make this world a better place to live in! And Blessed are every human, animal, bird, every living being and every living organism because all are manifestations of Supreme God. God loves & treats every living being equally.
If only we could stop hating & looking down upon terrorists & criminals. If we could love & respect the good & the evil equally only then the evil would aspire to be good. If we could love & respect the beautiful & the ugly equally only then the ugly would learn see beauty within him. Without evil, good cannot be experienced. Without ugliness, beauty cannot be experienced and without suffering, bliss cannot be experienced. This is the great secret of life. So we need not despise or hate anyone or anything. Just love everyone equally and unconditionally. I believe this is the message of God.
Madam, I thank you sincerely & salute you for doing your bit to make this world a better place to live in. If I may suggest you please read 'Conversation with God' book 1, 2 and 3. I am sure you will find answers to all your questions regarding life and God. These books give us true understanding of God and it is a must read for someone like you.
May God Bless All. May God fulfill all your dreams. Get well soon.
- October 01, 2009 9:53 AM
- Akhila said...
your article made me reflect and notice one very striking reality that the hands that led the humanity forward rarely folded to pray to god. ..perhaps because they were busy serving the mankind..people like mother theresa and gandhiji believed in god but they saw the god in every human being and realised the purpose of being born as His children. however in my opinion, any person who lives his life well and considers others life as well, gets both the halwa and the love of god ! However, Bhagwan never treats us as gadhas, because if he had treated us according to our acts, thoughts and actions, we would have already learnt our lessons ! we would have been more conscious and alert in whatever we do, think and speak.
akhila sagar
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Nightly Update, with that guy ...who wears that thing.Posted by Unknown at 01:11
Just a quick update, the girls are pretty fussy. Kari says that they have been that way all day.
They are both sleeping right now but I don't expect it to last. I usually get 15 minutes or 30 max before one or both need some attention. So sometimes my train of thought does not flow very well.
Well, I have not had to call out the bomb squad tonight, but I have been alot more careful. I certainly don't encourage them to eat "just a little more" and I try to get a burp more often.
(There goes Madison)
I am a little concerned about Madi, her breathing has been labored. She seems to have a stuffy nose. I tried some nose drops and that seems to help a little bit. I hope that she isn't coming down with something. You know how serious even a cold could be, so I will be saying some extra prayers tonight.
Jordan seems to be doing fine.
Kari got pooped on today. I didn't tease her this time. I have learned my lesson. I am continually amazed how far such a small person can project "things" from any orifice.
I am really glad my Mom showed up. It is still exhausting, but now we are able to at least keep the house semi orderly and the laundry done. Not to mention that we eat now.
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- Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract and Laminaria Digitata Extract - obtained from brown algae or seaweed found only along the shores of Europe, these extracts are filled with amino acids that fuel lash growth, prevent and treat damage, and give lashes and brows a natural shine and luster.
- Cocos Nucifera Coconut Extract - found mostly in the tropics, coconut extract is rich in antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. This extract is also an excellent humectant that hydrates, conditions and moisturizes.
- Grape Seed Extract - Grape seeds' oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, flavonoids, Vitamin E and linoleic acid content helps prevent free radical damage. This extract has been found to be effective in preventing and treating hair loss or for promoting lash and brow growth.
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Proxy ARP
Proxy ARP
Basically Proxy ARP is the ARP that is used between one more networks. On other words, we can say that Proxy ARP provides data link dicovery between different networks.
Here, we will explain Proxy ARP with an example. For our Proxy ARP example, we will use the below topology.
Think about that, PC 1 want to ping PC 4 and it does not have PC 4's MAC address in its ARP Cache. Here, the router has also an ARP Cache. We assume that Router's ARP Cache has only its interfaces at the beginning.
Firstly PC 1 sends a broadcast ARP Request to learn MAC address of destination PC 4. With the other PCs in the same network, the first network side interface of the router will also receive this broadcast.
Router detects that the destination is not in this network. So, it sends an ARP Reply to PC 1 with its own MAC address. This message means that:
"This IP Address is not in this network. But, I know how to go there. This is my MAC Address."


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Definição de um indicador para avaliar a acessibilidade dos alunos da zona rural às escolas da zona urbana.
Pegoretti, Michela Sagrillo
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The main objective of this work was to establish an indicator to evaluate students accessibility from rural to urban areas. It involves the broad issue of rural versus urban dichotomy and the evolution of social and spatial segregation process in the cities, which reaches the rural area, isolsting it and restricting people s access to different activities. It also establishes the importance of cities accessibility improvement by rural zones inhabitants, through means of transportation, as a way of mitigating opportunity difference that reach people who live in the field, specially those who are attending school. This paper analyses the situation of rural school transportation in Brazil, identifying the most relevant attributes that interfere in the accessibility: children walking distances, travel time and characteristics of the roads and safety/comfort in the vehicles. The accessibility patterns were evaluated in regard to the trips from the residence to the bus stop (walk trip) and the trips from the bus stop to the schools (by motorized vehicles). The methodology for the research development consisted on the use of a multicriterial evaluation method, composed by four steps: attributes choice, determining attribute importance, normalization and combination. In one of these steps, a survey was made with 120 (one hundred twenty) professionals who act on education and transportation areas to evaluate the importance of the accessibility attributes and higher acceptable distance values travelled by foot and the travel time to school. The case study was developed in the city of São Carlos, where the defined indicator was applied to seven (07) transport lines in the afternoon period on the district of Água Vermelha. The final research result, generated on TransCAD, is shown by means of a map of multicriterial accessibility of the chosen region. The analyses realized about the results, prove that more distant boarding places from rural schools do not have, as a rule, lower levels of accessibility and that minimizing students walking distances from home to the boarding stops is a very important point to be considered on the planning of rural school transportation.


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Originally from Atlanta, Caroline Petters now calls Brooklyn home. She began creating imagery while in school at CU, Boulder but didn't fall in love with the medium until she took a few months to travel around Southeast Asia with her camera as a companion.
Caroline loves the challenge of taking a person, a scenario, a space - and of course food - and capturing it in a way that allows that image to live within an on-going story. She enjoys working closely with clients to create imagery that is at the heart of their brand.
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Hamilton Zoo is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm; last admissions at 3.30pm. If you would like your group to arrive earlier than 9.30am please contact the education team and discuss the options.
We are a LEOTC provider for the Ministry of Education. We offer a discounted rate of $6.50 per person (students, teachers and accompanying adults) for primary and secondary school learning experiences, available Monday to Friday during the school term. To receive the education rate, payment must be made in one lump sum for the whole group. If not, the standard admission cost will apply. Please note: prices are subject to change.
To qualify for the special LEOTC rate you must:
- book your visit in advance
- identify your learning outcomes
- work with a member of the Zoo's education team during your visit and
- complete an evaluation form post-visit.
The group total cost must be paid in one amount. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card (we do not accept American Express or Diners Club) or we are able to invoice your school (we require at least four working days advance notice for this option).
Annual memberships, special offers or promotions can not be used in conjunction with an educational visit.
For non-contact (school teacher led) observation in Zoo grounds normal zoo entry rates will apply.
The education Team can help you organise your visit to Hamilton Zoo. Please contact us to discuss options to meet your needs and, if you require, organise a teacher pre-visit.
We can assist you in planning your unit. We have a range of resources available. Some of these are available here, however we also have other resources and web pages that we can refer you to for more information on your chosen focus. By contacting the education team we can help you decide what will work best for you.
You may consider attending our 'Meet the Keeper' talks. These are free to the public and keepers will talk about specific animals and are available to answer questions. Check out the schedule so you can plan your day around these. Please let the Education Team know if there is a specific 'Meet the Keeper' talk you would like your group to attend. This way we can ensure the keeper is prepared for larger school groups.
For an additional cost we also offer animal encounters. They are keeper-led, behind the scenes encounters where your students will get up close and personal with one of our animals. Please get in touch with us about what animals are available, as this changes depending on circumstances. The cost is the special education rate of just $5 per person. Please let us know at least two weeks prior to your visit if you are interested in booking an encounter as there is a limited schedule and maximum number of people per encounter.
Once the education team has received your booking form then we will be able to confirm your booking.
We provide free maps at Hamilton Zoo but we do encourage people to use and recycle these. There are maps situated around the zoo and we suggest that you print off maps if you feel adults require these.
Children 15 years and under must be supervised at all times. Please ensure there will be adequate supervision; refer to your school guidelines for appropriate adult/child ratio.
Be familiar with Hamilton Zoo RAMS. Prior to your visit please discuss with your students and accompanying adults behaviour expectations and organisation while at Hamilton Zoo.
What do you expect them to do on arrival? We do not have the space outside the zoo for groups to meet safely. We therefore encourage groups to immediately gather inside the zoo grounds on arrival. Please ensure that a teacher stops at reception with a break down of your numbers (students in each year level, adults and teachers).
Stay on public paths and boardwalks. These may be slippery or steep.
Stay behind the barriers provided for your safety. Animals do bite!
Do not climb or sit on fences or barriers.
No banging on exhibit windows, or shouting at the animals to get their attention as this may frighten the animal.
No feeding the animals – they are on special diets to keep them in good health.
If any object is accidentally dropped into an enclosure please report this to reception staff (e.g. a drink bottle or umbrella). The keeper will be requested to retrieve it where possible.
Whistles, balls, balloons, scooters, skateboards, roller-blades, etc., are not permitted in the Zoo. Whistles are used by Zoo staff in emergencies.
First aid supplies are available at Reception. Most Zoo staff are trained to assist with minor medical problems. If someone has an accident or near-miss a zoo accident pack needs to be completed.
Please have a list of all the adults and children in the group as this will be essential in an emergency (e.g. evacuation of the Zoo) to mark everyone off at the assembly point in the car park. We recommend that you also have noted each adult supervisor's mobile phone number.
Please encourage children to move quietly at a walking pace around the zoo, keeping together and being considerate of other patrons. Running may frighten the animals, and they may hide.
Upon arrival we ask that one teacher sees the receptionist to provide them with the final numbers - broken down (this is a ministry requirement) by:
- students – by year groups
- teachers
- adults
Your educator will meet you at reception. Rather than gathering in the car park, students may be escorted through to the cafe/playground area while one teacher is at reception.
The education room usually sparks a lot of talk and excitement amongst students and they will have the opportunity to ask questions and have a closer look at the variety of specimens and displays and touch some things at the end of the session.
It takes about 2 hours to get around the zoo.
You are welcome to bring your own food into the Zoo or you may choose to purchase from the Zoo on-site cafe. They have a delicious menu of both hot and cold food. Only food and drink purchased in the café may be consumed there (both inside and out). If you are requiring food for your group from the cafe please contact us for a suggested menu.
Picnic tables – There are a number of picnic tables situated around the zoo. Please ensure that these areas are left tidy and that rubbish and recycling bins are used.
BBQs - The Zoo has two electric BBQs which operate on $1.00 coins (12mins). They must be booked in advance. There are also gas BBQs which an be booked in advance.
Drinking fountains can be found in the upper zoo and lower zoo picnic areas.
Are located behind the café (upper zoo) and near the grassed picnic area (lower zoo)
- We have 3 lockable lockers available; each would fit approx 30 bags. These are free to use but do need to be booked in advance.


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We teamed up with Baileys to create the ultimate Christmas cocktail kit to help you celebrate in style.
Our Head of Coffee, Will, curated the Baileys Blend* to make sure you enjoy the best Flat White Martini's and Affogato's come Christmas time. So take a peek at the recipes below for the perfect post-Christmas dinner pick-me-ups.
(Also, if you want to brush up your stovetop technique, check out our stovetop brew guide here before you start.)
Baileys Flat White Martini
50ml of Baileys Original Irish Cream
25ml of Smirnoff Vodka
25ml of The Baileys Blend espresso
Ice cubes
Shake it up:
1. Place the Bialetti on a medium heat and make The Baileys Blend espresso.
2. Pop all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and add ice.
3. Shake until everything is perfectly blended and the liquid is silky smooth.
4. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with three coffee beans.
Baileys Affogato Twist
50ml of Baileys Original Irish Cream
25ml of The Baileys Blend espresso
1 scoop of organic vanilla ice cream
Mix it up:
1. Place the Bialetti on a medium heat and make The Baileys Blend espresso.
2. Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream to a short glass.
3. First pour the Baileys over the ice cream then slowly add the espresso.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy as an after-dinner treat.
*Editor's note – we're no longer stocking the Baileys Blend, but these recipes will work with most espressos on our menu – look out for one with chocolatey notes!


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Anxiety DisordersSuicideAddictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig is a personal account regarding Haig's struggle with depression. Haig wanted to share his story due to the fact that depression is one of the deadliest diseases on the planet. "It kills more people than most other forms of violence -- warfare, terrorism, domestic abuse, assault, gun crime -- put together (p. 25)." At the same time, Haig believes that we do not take depression as seriously as we should. Depression and suicide are clearly linked, but that link is not something that is discussed very often, and there is stigma associated with speaking about depression and suicide. At the same time, men are more likely than women to commit suicide, coupled with the fact that they are less likely to seek help for their depression. Therefore, it is important that people with personal accounts, who have deep knowledge about depression, share their difficult stories in the hopes of helping and inspiring others with depression.
Starting with the account of how Haig nearly committed suicide, Haig describes what depression looked and felt like for him throughout many years, stressing that depression can be different from person to person and that it does not act in a certain way, but that speaking about depression can really help: "Misery, like yoga, is not a competitive sport. But I have found over the years that by reading about other people who have suffered, survived, and overcome despair, I have felt comforted. It has given me hope. I hope this book can do the same (p. 6)."
For Haig, learning to deal with and living with depression has been a long journey that started at an early age with symptoms such as anxiety. According to Haig, anxiety and depression go hand in hand. For Haig, the struggle of managing depression is in a sense never ending, but Haig has learned how to live with feelings of anxiety, despair and pain, and how to move forward despite an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and anguish. Haig also describes that he used alcohol and occasionally drugs as a type of self-medication, which does not help a person that is depressed, but is still commonly used. But Haig also has realized activities and things that aid him in feeling better, and things that are detrimental to his health. Such knowledge about self is important, and it seems that stable, loving and supportive relationships are also very vital when living with depression. Even though other people might not understand your feelings and what you are going through their support and unconditional love can aid a person in feeling better.
Haig has written a book that is very powerful, honest, and at times difficult to read, since many of us probably recognize times in our lives when we felt anxiety, despair or depression, no matter short term or long term. Exposing his deepest feelings, fears and thoughts, Haig is brave to put his life into a book for others to read, but as he notes, there are many reasons to stay alive, and hopefully those of you who feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel can be inspired by Haig's story and focus on your own reasons to stay alive and to fight depression on a daily basis.
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Would you ever enter into an open relationship?
Open relationship is easy going, but is not for everyone. An open relationship is a pact between two people who don't have to be sexually exclusive to each other and may establish relationships with others.
Gone are the days when relationships were conventional; now they are easy going. An open relationship is a pact between two people who don't have to be sexually exclusive to each other and may establish relationships with others. From a non-sexual perspective, an open relationship is where both partners don't keep secrets, including their past relationships and sexual experiences. (Image source:Getty)
An open relationship is mainly seen as 'no morals and no true feelings' type of an entanglement. Most people get the wrong idea about open relationships. Owing to this reason, open relationships are often hidden. Irrespective of what society's view is, open relationships do work; like other relationships it has its pros and cons. (Image source:Getty)
Communication makes it work! There is no chance of an open relationship to work when there is no communication. You aren't completely devoted to your partner, but a healthy dialogue is important for the intimate bond between the two. (Image source:Getty)
Just like monogamous relationships, open relationship too have certain rules and conditions. The common rules of an open relationship are to be honest, practice safe sex, maintain respect and be comfortable. If you want to enter into an open relationship, discuss with your partner what kind of relationship you want to have and listen to what they want from you. (Image source:Getty)
When you are in an open relationship, always practice safe sex. You are responsible for your partner. Be cautious; don't bring home the risk of sexually transmitted disease. (Image source:Getty)
People entering into an open relationship should have no issues like jealousy. If jealousy arises at any point of time, you must talk it out with your partner. If you ignore jealousy, there could be problems down the road. (Image source:Getty)
Yes, there is a commitment in an open relationship! It is whether you and your partner are really committed to an open relationship. The pact can only work when both agree wholeheartedly and create a non-threatening environment where both can express their true selves. (Image source:Getty)
Open relationship is not for everyone. You need to think why you want an open relationship. If you are sure that you can be in the one, considering all the pros and cons, then only you can go a long way in such a relationship. (Image source:Getty)
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There are a few reasons why the self checkout machine might not be working:
- The machine is not able to read the barcode on your ID card.
- There is a problem with the item you are trying to check out.
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How much does counseling cost?
Fieldstone Counseling operates on a contribution basis, according to what each person is able to give. We ask that those who come for counseling invest in their own counseling by donating to Fieldstone Counseling for each 50-minute session of counseling and according to your ability. We have found that similar counseling in the Northeast Ohio area ranges from $75 to $125 per hour. We ask for a suggested donation of $65 for individual counseling and $95 for marriage counseling.
What kinds of counseling issues does Fieldstone address?
People come to Fieldstone Counseling with many different struggles. Some of the issues that we regularly counsel include:
How many sessions will I need?
Fieldstone Counselors determine the number of sessions according to your individual needs. Your counselor will work with you to determine the number of sessions recommended, although your total investment is often not known at the onset of counseling.
How do I make an appointment?
To schedule your initial appointment, you will need to complete the intake paperwork. After that is submitted, a Fieldstone team member will call and schedule an initial appointment.
What if I cannot make my appointment?
We ask that you give at least a 24 hour notice for cancellations. If you fail to give us a 24-hour notice we would ask you to provide a $25 donation for your missed appointment.
Where are you located?
Fieldstone Counseling meets in four different locations as well as provide remote counseling through Skype/Zoom.
Green: 4520 S. Arlington Road, Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Bainbridge: 7100 Pettibone Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Westside: 15529 Madison Avenue, Unit 1, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Cleveland: 3389 Fulton Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Remote Counseling: Inquire at email@example.com
Do you take insurance?
Fieldstone Counseling does not take health insurance for counseling payment. For those looking for financial assistance, we encourage you to apply for a reduced fee here or check with your local church for financial assistance.
What forms of payment do you take?
Cash, check, or credit card
Can I see someone immediately?
If you are unable to reach your counselor in a timely manner, you should contact a physician, a local emergency room or the local police department when necessary and appropriate by dialing 911.
How long do sessions last?
Typically, counseling visits are offered in 50-minute sessions. Sometimes counselors will suggest longer sessions if they feel it will help progress.
What is the difference between marriage and family sessions?
Marriage sessions are when both husband and wife are present for a counseling session; it is billed at the suggested donation rate of $95. Family sessions are when a parent/guardian and child are present together in a counseling session; it is billed at the suggested donation rate of $95. If the child/adolescent is seen in counseling without a parent or guardian present, the session will be billed at the individual rate of $65.
Any individual who is seen in counseling must have their paperwork completed and processed. For legal reasons, we cannot counsel individuals who have not completed this step.
May I sit in and observe my child's session?
We encourage parents to have a conversation with their counselor about what is the best approach to counseling. Some of our counselors like to see the child/adolescent first before moving to joint family sessions, while other counselors prefer a joint family session at the beginning. Fieldstone Counseling believes that God has placed and given parents a unique calling and responsibility in their children's lives. We seek to involve parents in their child's counseling when it is helpful and appropriate.
For questions regarding the billing of these sessions, see the question above.
Does Fieldstone Counseling use licensed professionals?
Fieldstone Counseling does not use licensed professionals. Your Fieldstone counselor is trained in the use of the Scriptures in counseling settings. Although some of our counselors have additional training and/or licensure, for purposes of their counseling at Fieldstone, they solely practice biblical counseling, which requires a commitment to the position that the Scriptures provide the authoritative rule of faith and standard of conduct. Please note that, as biblical counselors, Fieldstone counselors are not professional counselors or professional therapists as described in Chapter 4757 of the Ohio Revised Code, and Fieldstone Counseling does not otherwise provide professional clinical counseling or professional mental health services.
Who uses remote counseling?
Anyone! We understand that there are circumstances in life that prohibit us from getting to a physical site for an appointment. While we always would prefer the opportunity to work with you in person, remote counseling is great alternative when that isn't possible. We hope that remote counseling would be a blessing to meet you where you are.
How do you do remote counseling?
Fieldstone uses a secure, HIPPA-compliant, video-conferencing service called Doxy.Me. Prior to your session, you will receive an e-mail from your counselor with a link to log in. You will be placed in your counselor's waiting room and when they are ready open the session. It's that simple; no username and password or creating online accounts.
Is it any different to get started with remote counseling versus in-person counseling?
The process for remote counseling begins the same way. Complete the Intake Paperwork, and our team will get in touch with you to set up your appointment.
Do I need any special equipment?
No! Besides access to a strong internet connection, Doxy.me works on PCs or Apple devices; even a Chromebook can work. Make sure your device and/or computer has access to a camera and microphone.
4520 South Arlington Road
Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Green Office: (330) 896-7204
Counseling Services: (330) 961-1332
4520 South Arlington Road
Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Green Office: (330) 896-7204
Counseling Services: (330) 961-1332
4520 South Arlington Road
Uniontown, Ohio 44685
Green Office: (330) 896-7204
Counseling Services: (330) 961-1332
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