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Social media just helped save a women's life.
It's all thanks to Luis Pinto: He decided to rely on the kindness of strangers online when he needed to find a kidney donor for his wife, Phyllis Pinto, who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease four years ago. And it worked.
"We asked friends and family — there's only so many of those, and there were no matches, nobody who said, 'I'll try.' And I was like, what do I do?" Luis tells Yahoo Lifestyle by phone while sitting at his sleeping wife's hospital bedside. "The only thing I could think of at that point was social media. Thank God that's available."
He explains that he was desperate at this point, because his wife, the mother of their two children, was in stage 4 kidney disease, stage 5 being complete kidney failure. At stage 4, kidney function is severely decreased. "So I was like, we have to find a donor, because the problem with her is that her veins are so small that dialysis was almost not going to be a possibility. That means that if her kidneys fail, my wife would not live more than 48 hours."
Luis, who has diabetes and therefore cannot donate his kidney, had read that someone else in a similar position had found success after putting a sign in their car window, so he tried the same — for four years, driving around with a sign in his Jeep that read, "Wife Needs A Kidney, 'O' Blood Type," along with his phone number.
"I'm always up and down the highway going to work in traffic, and I would see people take pictures of the back of my car, and they would just share and share and share," he says. This past December, the search went viral, attracting half a million hits.
"It went all over the world. I had calls from as far as Dubai," Luis says. "There are a lot of good people out there who want to do it. But they wouldn't go to the next step, maybe they changed their minds." Many people would call him, he explains, and he'd send them documents to fill out, but it would then go no further.
Until earlier this week.
"Then one day I was going home and I got a call from this lady Heather Johnson," he says. He and Phyllis didn't get their hopes up for fear of being disappointed. "My wife would be like, 'Oh it's just another person wasting our time,'" he recalls. "We got very discouraged. But I felt if these people are willing to call me, I had to at least answer them. Because you never know." It's a good thing he called Johnson back, because she turned out to be the answer to their prayers.
"She said, 'I saw [the sign] and it just moved me, and I'd like to know more about it,'" says Luis, who learned that Johnson's son was born with kidney issues, which is why this really touched her. "Down the line, when he gets much older, he will probably need a kidney," he adds. "But right now, he's doing fine with the treatments."
Sensing how sincere Johnson was, Luis put her on the phone with Phyllis, "and they hit it off right off the bat."
Finally, the stars were aligning. As luck would have it, Johnson did not live halfway around the world but just 45 minutes away from their hospital, in North Carolina. Further, the mom of three was the perfect match, not only with the right blood type, but able to pass physical, mental, and other health tests "with flying colors."
They invited Johnson and her family over for Easter, and that was the first time they had all met in person. "It was the best Easter we could have ever hoped for," says Luis. "The emotions were running so high. To finally meet this person one-on-one, her family and everything. It's become a wonderful relationship. I was asking God, and he sent us Heather."
Johnson has remained incredibly humble. "I didn't feel like I was that special," she told a local news station. "I just felt like God wanted me to help her. I didn't think it was that big a deal."
The surgery happened Tuesday, and both women are doing well. Johnson will be discharged on Thursday, while Phyllis is in recovery with the hopes of returning home Sunday.
"There's nothing in this world I can do to repay her," Luis says. "She's just a sweet, wonderful person." Johnson will be out of work for a little bit, so the Pinto family has raised some funds to help her during that time. "We wanted to do our part. This wonderful angel Heather, she's so humble. She doesn't want anything. I couldn't ask for an angel like this if I tried. God and faith sent her to us."
He has one other idea. "She's never been to Disney World, so I'm trying to figure out how I can raise the funds to get her and her children to Disney World. This woman and her children deserve this."
They have plenty of time to figure it out. "I told her she's a part of my family, as far as I'm concerned, she's my new sister. We're going to take care of her, and she'll always have a family with us."


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Could "Crunning" Be The Next Weird Fitness Craze?
And no, it's not running to get a cronut.
The odd new trend is crawl-running, where people get down on all fours and crawl at a fast pace around parks. It recently emerged in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou and has since spread to Australia.
"Crunning" is similar to bear crawling, according to news.com.au, except you run with your knees off the ground, using your hands to propel you forward.
Shaun McCarthy, from Northcote in Victoria, founded the Crunning Facebook page just three weeks ago. He says the rise in very specific, cult-like workouts like the Crossift movement has opened people up to more nontraditional types of exercise.
The 34-year-old told news.com.adu that it's better than running because "It's an opportunity to exercise your upper body as well as your lower body.
"After half a kilometre you're slaughtered. It's really good for the thighs I've found. I'm really bulking out," he said.
You don't need any special type of equipment, except "You really need those gloves," he explained. "Thank God I got them. You certainly wouldn't want to do it barehanded."
Right now, he just meets up with some pals to crawl around a park, but he hopes it spreads across the world. We predict the next stop will be San Francisco (they're always so ahead of the game), but who knows, maybe in a couple months, Central Park will be infested by crunners.
(h/t news.com.au)
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"From the Cover of the Village Voice's Queer Issue", Pank, December 22, 2016
"Election Season in Stars Hollow", Easy Street, November 3, 2016
"Between Gilbert and Coates and Me", Easy Street, June 14, 2016
"A Survey of Sacred Spaces", The Lascaux Review, April, 2016, vol 12, no 1
"Nomads in Zerzura", Contemporary Haibun Online, March 29, 2016
"Ze Crab", 100 Word Story, February 7, 2016
"Downtown Julie Brown's Bitter Brew: How the Habits of Highly Effective Writers Changed My Life", Easy Street Mag, Feb. 3, 2016
Interview for Gyroscope Review, December 2, 2015
The Voices of Women, Finishing Line Press, 2016
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"After Happily Ever After", Gyroscope Review, October 1, 2015
"The Book Club Devotee", Gyroscope Review, October 1, 2015
"Death By Canyon", Finalist in The Cape Cod Cultural Center's International Poetry Competition, 2015
"How I fell back in love with reading books", Hello Giggles, July 13, 2015
"Potemkin Girl", Every Day Fiction, July 9, 2015
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"My Own Struggle: An Exercise in Autofiction", Easy Street Magazine and Lascaux Review, March 17, 2015
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"Life Lesson #43", Microchondria II: Harvard Book Store's Short Short Story Anthology, 2015
"One Summer Night in Alphabet City", Best of Black Heart Magazine, 2005-2015
"If the Meek Inherit the Earth, They'll Have Sons-of-Bitches for Lawyer", Tampa Review, Winner of the 2014 Danahy Fiction Prize, 50th Anniversary Edition
"The Poetry of Paul Celan and the Language of the Selfie", Easy Street Magazine, February 2, 2015
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"Potty-Training Awareness Month", Every Day Poets, August 29, 2013
"The Great White Way Is Where The Heart Is", The First Line, Volume 14, Issue 4
"The Prince", Every Day Fiction, September 6, 2012
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"Horizons", Every Day Poets, August 7, 2012
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"The Homecoming", The First Line, Volume 14, Issue 2
"The Trophy Bride", Every Day Poets, July 22, 2012
"The Hook in Howards End," The First Line, Vol 15, Issue 3
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"A Dream Both Voluptuous and Sincere," Apollo's Lyre, March 2011
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"I Wear My Sunglasses At Night," The Friend Me Festival, Centerstage, NYC 2011
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I'm close enough to publication of ALBA IS MINE to reveal the cover. I think it is wonderful and I hope it encourages people to take a look and – who knows? – buy.
It will be available only on Kindle, as I've found that for me, sales of paperbacks are not worth the effort it takes to get them out and I've never ventured into Smashwords or Nook. Keep things simple is my motto.
I'm looking to have it available by 1st October, so in order to make that happen, I shall get to work right away. The printer died on page 29, but when the new one arrives (any day now) I shall have a fourth edit ready to print out and read through. By then it should be good to go.
Most of you will know that Alba was the ancient name for Scotland at a time when Vikings and various other peoples fought for supremecy north of the border.


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After thoughtful consideration and five amazing years, we have made the difficult decision to close Nightbell. Our final day of service was Sunday, January 27th.
We feel that the closure is a necessary step in order for our company to grow, and we're deeply grateful to those who have supported Nightbell over the years – our staff, local purveyors and farmers and the Asheville community. Guests can continue to visit us downstairs at Button & Co. Bagels and at Cúrate and we will gladly honor unused Nightbell gift cards at either restaurant.
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Born and bred in Zagreb, I work as a freelance translator, proofreader and writer. My interest in travel, Croatian food and drink took me to the world of blogging in the early 2000s. In 2011 I founded Taste of Croatia–the first Croatian independent food and drink guide. Since then I've been neck-deep in Croatian wines, especially in Zagreb surroundings, took part in wine events, workshops and tastings, also organized many of them. Apart from being editor at Taste of Croatia, I do writing, translating and community management for several Croatian winemakers, as well as Zagreb Tourist Board.
In 2014, together with my partners from Taste of Croatia, I decided to take things to the next level – instead of only writing about where and what to eat and drink, we started offering private and exclusive tours for small groups.
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Love Bug
31 comments:
- Alexandra said...
It turned out so adorable Charmaine - I just love how you did the ladybug, so cute!! Sorry you didn't get to go, but you probably were really smart in turning around in THAT nasty weather! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
- February 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM
This is just sooooo cute! Love that lady bug!
- February 23, 2008 at 1:02 PM
- Lorie said...
How fun! I never would have thought of doing that to a mailbox in a million years! You are so creative! :o)
- February 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM
- Donna said...
this is SO cute, Charmaine!! glad you didn't risk going to the party & the danger on the roads. You're a smart momma
- February 23, 2008 at 2:09 PM
- Juanita B said...
So creative and cute, you did a fabulous job!!! TFS.
- February 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM
- Melissa said...
Your mailbox turned out awesome!!
- February 23, 2008 at 2:25 PM
- Carolyn King said...
Oh my this is ADORABLE. from one red lover to another---what a striking mailbox!
sorry you couldnt make it for the workshop...hopefully they will all take pictures too!
- February 23, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- Janine said...
Wow this is gorgeous. I love the lady bug...
Hope the weather is better !!
- February 23, 2008 at 3:07 PM
- Deborah said...
Love your bug box! You did the right thing turning around and going home! Precious cargo! There boxes are so much fun! Deb
- February 23, 2008 at 5:01 PM
- chelemom said...
OM goodness!!!! This is absolutely adorable! My daughter's friends all belonged to a softball team called the Ladybugs. All the moms are ladybug fanatics! Maybe I will have to case this for them!
- February 23, 2008 at 5:35 PM
- Julie Masse said...
How cute is that?!! Just adorable -love it - it's you!! :)
- February 23, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- Latisha said...
this is the best altered mail box I have ever seen! Holy moly lady this freakin rocks!!! The lady bug theme is so you, all of the details are perfect.
- February 23, 2008 at 6:23 PM
- Dawn Easton said...
Oh my goodness Charmaine! So cute! Hope the weather has cleared up for you today!
- February 23, 2008 at 6:53 PM
- Michelle said...
Your mailbox is just too, too cute! And who is surprised that it has ladybugs? LOL!
It's just adorable...and so fun!
- February 23, 2008 at 7:56 PM
- Nancy Riley said...
Your mailbox turned out so cute! How clever to go with the ladybug theme! ... leave it to you to think outside of the box!
- February 24, 2008 at 12:24 AM
- Tandra said...
That is just THEE cutest!! love the bug on the flag!!! And the black spots- adorable!!
- February 24, 2008 at 1:11 AM
- twinks said...
Oodabug gorgeous!
- February 24, 2008 at 5:12 AM
- Marja Sch said...
What a lovely box.
- February 24, 2008 at 6:55 AM
- Ashley Bowen said...
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love this so much!!!!! You are so very talented! Keep up the fantastic work! Have a great day! Hugs! Ash~
- February 24, 2008 at 7:24 AM
- lorrietori said...
That is adorable! I have a bunch of those mailboxes and have not had much time to alter them, but now I'm inspited! Thanks, Charmaine!
- February 24, 2008 at 8:02 AM
- Lauren (mytime) said...
OMG! I just LOVE this. I can picture it in your craft room-with a bunch of OODABUG stuff :D. Way cute. The Lady bug is perfection.
- February 24, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- Chris said...
I am so in love with that mailbox!!! I collect ladybugs and that is just too cute!! TFS.
- February 24, 2008 at 10:10 AM
- Kelley said...
Love the mailbox. I wouldn't expect anything else from you!
- February 24, 2008 at 10:27 AM
- beate said...
Fantastic mailbox! I love it! It's so you!!!
Hugs and smiles
- February 24, 2008 at 1:44 PM
- Michelle said...
Oh my this is just fabulous - I just love that you turned the red mailbox into a ladybug.
- February 24, 2008 at 1:54 PM
- Diane said...
That is the cutest!!!!
- February 24, 2008 at 5:16 PM
- ElyBlair said...
What a fun project! I wish I had stocked up more on these mailboxes :)
- February 24, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Jessie/knightrone said...
This is so super cute!!! I love it!!!
- February 24, 2008 at 11:39 PM
- Rose Ann said...
Oh my goodness..your mailbox is so cute!! I love all the spots, and everything you've done to make this so darling!!
- February 25, 2008 at 8:50 AM
ADORABLE! I have bookmarked this mailbox and will make this for my granddaughter that has the nickname "BUG." Thank you for sharing!
- February 25, 2008 at 11:35 AM
- Marlou said...
this is absolutely gorgeous!! and I love ladybugs , what a great theme!! :)
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Visual Deception II: Into the Future
Bunkamura Museum of Art, Tokyo
Spheres of Influence II
Reid Gallery
Reading Paradox
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Moving Space
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Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu
Day 1 | Lima
Day 2 | Lima
After breakfast the tour starts in Miraflores district with a visit to the Miraflores Market to learn a little about the diversity of the products in our country. Walk along the Miraflores "Malecon" with an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean and then, transfer to the Barranco district, which is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian district, home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. Gourmet buffet lunch included at Puro Peru restaurant, here we will taste the diversity of the Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, colonial Lima tour, we pass by the "Paseo de la República" avenue where we can observe the magnificent Courthouse, the French Palace, continuing with San Martin Square and the Main Square where we have the Cathedral, the Archbishopric, the Government Palace and the Lima City Hall. Finally visit to the Larco Museum, which features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection, and is one of the most visited Peruvian tourist attractions. Return to your hotel and night free. Remember that Lima has a very wide range of excellent restaurants, like Astrid & Gaston and Central considered among the 20 best restaurants in the world.


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Two Convicts Escape From New York State Prison
In an "elaborate plan," two convicted murderers have used power tools to escape from one of New York state's highest-security prisons. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it must have taken days to cut through steel walls and pipes and break through the bricks. Photo: Getty Images
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This the magic 99th post on this blog. I have wittered on left, right and centre about my mental health and the state of the world (both equally fucked up I might add.) I don't have anything earth shatteringly important to write. I am just waiting for the newly introduced and recently increased dose of Quetiapine to kick in some so I can sleep and not have to take a Zopiclone at the same time because god knows I am zombie like enough during the day without adding any more shit to the mix.
So, yeah. I saw my nice Pdoc last Wednesday, It was a major effort to get out of the house but I did it because I don't want to be stuck here forever. I explained to him that the screaming voices had pretty much calmed down for the most part but I do still get the odd episode which is most disconcerting. I then went on to tell him about the world and it's mother being out to get me. I told him how I had retreated from the on-line world I used to love so much. I now just feel like it's another way for the MAN to spy on me. I have put out innocuous teasers like the odd video from You Tube on Facebook and I tweeted my entry in @kazcita very special #cockoff contest that runs for the duration of The X Factor. Basically she chooses two different celebs on a Saturday Lunchtime and then you tweet back your vote for the biggest Cock of the pair and the one with the most votes goes through to the next round.
I am sat here just going back through this post correcting the twenty or so supposed spelling mistakes with the Firefox dictionary tool and it really did occur to me that I am stupid in thinking that anything I do will stop people from finding me out. I doomed anyway I turn. This blog is hardly anonymous and is ranked up there when you Google my name you can find me any number of ways. I still post here just so anyone who is interested knows I am still alive and am not curled up in the foetal position under the table in the kitchen hiding from the little green men that are coming to get me.
I should be proud of myself I ran from my front door to the end of the street to the post box today unaccompanied. I was positive that all the cars parked were full of people watching me and when one guy pulled into the street and parked right in front of the postbox as I was posting my letters was a Government inspector come to catch me out for something. "Big Brother IS Watching"
On that rather sinister note I leave you as it's now 3am and I really must try and get some sleep so I can feel crappy tomorrow… I really am enjoying life at the moment…. honestly
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Although it says "Fly Fishing" it is really about fishing of all kinds, (I'm not exclusive.) I've taken Sailfish on a fly, and bait, and plastic squid, and clanging coke bottles off of Catalina Island in a row boat. When I started fishing in East Los Angeles more than 30 years ago I used bamboo tomato stakes from grandad's garden, a little gold safety pin from grandma's bra, some "kite string," and popcorn for bait.
As my angling progressed I just went fishing – so did the folks I went with. We took a couple of rods of various sorts and worms, flies, jigs, bobbers, weights, and just about anything we thought would work. "FLY" fishing was just one more way to catch fish.
The British seem to have pretty well segmented the world into "Kinds of Fishing" along about the late 17th, or early 18th century. By the beginning of the 19th century it was a social stratification as well. I feel sorry for the fisher who has never drifted a night crawler. I feel sorry for one that has never ridden the currents with a bobber. I wonder how any 'fly fisher' can know what is going on if they've never dodged rocks and mastered back winding a small spinner into the maw of a giant steelhead. To me it's just fishing. I like the fly best but I won't give up the rest of it. I guess I'n not enough of a snob.
I'll Figure out how to get all the fly fishing pages together soon. For now you can find them on the left side bar.
Well Lets Try This. The following are the pages in the Fly Fishing Section:
Fly Fishing For Dummies | Catch & Eat Fishing | Catch & Release Fishing | The "Unlost Secrets" of Fly Fishing | Is Video Instruction For You | The Simple Pleasures | How Do I Find The Fish? | A Bit About Trout Food | "The Secret Place," | The Hendrickson | FlyLines – The Basics | Starting The Road To Success | About Rain & Fly Fishing | Winter Steelhead Fishing Primer |..


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Yo, Ho, Ho! It's a Pirates Life For Me! I am so excited to announce that I'm going back to Los Angeles for an exciting Disney press trip with 24 other bloggers for the #PiratesLifeEvent. Our trip will begin with a dinner at Dave and Busters in support of the new game "Disney Crossy Road: Pirates of the Caribbean". I love Dave and Busters and have been to one in FL and NY so I'm excited to be checking one out in L.A., too. Follow along at #DaveAndBusters.
Did you know that it is the 75th Anniversary of the beloved classic Disney movie, Bambi? The Walt Disney Signature collection is releasing Bambi on Digital HD May 23rd and Blu-ray June 6th.
During the event to help celebrate this Disney Classic's 75th anniversary we will get to sit down with two members of the original voice cast, Donnie Dunagan ("Bambi") and Peter Behn ("Thumper")! I bet they'll have some great stories to tell. While at Disney Animation Studios we will also get a tour of Walt Disney's office by Disney Archivist Keven Kern. I can't wait! Make sure to follow along with #BambiBluray.
While in Los Angeles we will be interviewing Javier Bardem ("Captain Salazar"), Geoffrey Rush ("Barbossa"), Brenton Thwaites ("Henry"), Kaya Scodelario ("Carina Smyth"). We will also be interviewing Directors Joachim Ronning & Espen Sandberg and (OMG!!!) Producer Jerry Bruckheimer!! Have you seen the list of movies and shows that he's worked on? Have any questions you want me to ask any of them? Let me know!
One of the highlights of our trip will be walking the red carpet at The Dolby Theatre for the Pirates of the Caribbean premiere and then of course getting to see the movie. This is my first red carpet event since I lost 80 pounds so I am excited to show off my new body in a beautiful new dress. If you didn't know The Dolby Theatre is where the Oscars take place. I've been on the steps of The Dolby Theatre before but this is my first time actually inside. We'll be rubbing elbows with stars. I wonder who we'll see. Johnny Depp perhaps? SWOON!!! I recently found out that Paul McCartney has a part in the movie, too. I would probably faint if I met him. Make sure to follow #PiratesLifeEvent for all the up to the minute details and pictures. I'll be sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales." The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack's only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" also stars Kevin R. McNally as Joshamee Gibbs, Golshifteh Farahani as the sea-witch Shansa, David Wenham as Scarfield, Stephen Graham as Scrum, and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa.
No trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a trip to DISNEYLAND!!! Growing up in Florida I have been to Walt Disney World many times but I have only been to Disneyland one other time, 2 years ago on another Disney press trip. Unfortunately I wasn't feeling well that day so I really didn't get to enjoy the park and I didn't even make it over to California Adventure at all. So I am really looking forward to going back. We'll be riding the Pirates of the Caribbean ride of course.
Pirates of the Caribbean is considered by many to be one of the most spectacular attractions ever created for a theme park. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the adventures continue in Southern California! The attraction was originally conceived as a wax museum and a walk-through exhibit. But following the success of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Walt Disney and his team of Imagineers decided that Audio-Animatronics—Walt's latest animation technology—was the most imaginative way to tell a rousing pirate story. On March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland Park. Thanks to the many highly detailed scenes, lavish special effects and memorable characters, the attraction earned rave reviews and has remained a beloved classic, even spawning its own blockbuster film series!
We'll also be checking out PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES sneak peek. This is a 14-minute, 4D preview of the film with costumes and props on display located in the Sunset Showcase Theatre in Hollywood Land in Disney's California Adventure park. And I never miss my favorite ride, The Haunted Mansion. We'll finish our magical day watching World of Color nighttime water spectacular. I can't wait! So what other rides and attractions do you suggest?
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InterFM FIVE STARS Monday #014 (090706)
A surprising opening this week. Just as they were talking about Tanabata (7/7)..
(Sound of a shooting star)
Eri : Woah! Gaki-san! There is a shooting star!
Gaki-san : A shooting star?! I'll make a wish then!
Eri : Quick, do it!
Gaki-san : I wish for my mama's leg to recover. I wish for my mama's leg to recover. I wish for my mama's leg to recover.
Eri : Huh? You're dedicating your wish for your mama?
The 1st thing that came to her mind was her mom's leg. She had been so worried about it that she had the urge to seek for advice from the listeners. Gaki-san mom's right leg is swollen from the ankle to the instep. It swelled so badly that not only it causes pain, Gaki-san's mom can't even wear her right shoe properly. They have no idea why it started to swell suddenly. If you happen to be a doctor, please help them out - by Gaki-san.
(Sound of a shooting star)
Gaki-san : Hey, look! Its here again! A shooting star!
Eri : I'll make a wish then! I wish to mix nattou 100times. I wish to mix nattou 100times. I wish to mix nattou 100times.
Eri knows that nattou will turn out differently after being mixed 100times but she has no idea what will be the outcome. Gaki-san heard about it too but she had never tried doing it. During Eri's attempts to mix it a hundred times, she got bored of it halfway (Around the 25th time) and gave up. FYI, it is true that if you mix it a hundred times, something will happen. You can google it if you're interested.
Gaki-san : five-nk@ (Eri humming in the background)
Gaki-san : Hey! You're making me distracted.
Eri : Okay, I'll stop it. Go ahead.
Gaki-san : firstname.lastname@example.com (Eri humming in the background)
Gaki-san : firstname.lastname@example.com (Eri humming in the background)
Gaki-san : Gees, today is going to be so horrible.
Eri : Humming ~
Gaki-san : She is making me so worried that I can't even keep a smile on my face while reading out the e'mail address.
Eri : Humming ~
Gaki-san : Its not about humming-ing!
Eri : Hai hai ~
Gaki-san : Don't "Hai hai" me.
Eri : Hai hai ~
Morning Musume - Shouganai Yume Oibito ♪
They received lots of mails from the listeners regarding Gaki-san's new hairstyle. Gaki-san stated that she had changed her hairstyle because of her peference and not because of the Anime Expo after a listener had asked about it.
Eri don't usually iron her clothes but she does iron her handkerchiefs by herself from time to time. Gaki-san lectured her about it and asked her what will she do if she has to iron her child's clothes in future. She replied that she will teach her child how to iron properly ~
Although Gaki-san and Eri have been addressing one another and their family members as "Gaki-han", "Kame-han" and "whoever-han" on their radio shows since 2008, in actual fact, they aren't addressed this way at home.
A listener received Gaki-san's first photobook, "Niigaki Risa" from his child on Father's day. He had been looking for it so that he can complete his Gaki-san PB collection but unfortunately for him, the stores he went do not stock up that particular PB. For Eri's case, she didn't give anything to her dad on Father's day but she recalls something she did when she was younger. She was struggling with some mathematics questions so she copied them onto a piece of paper and went to her dad saying "If you do it it'll help you improve your brain, so do it~" and thanks to that, Eri got a high score for that piece of work, lol. According to Eri, doing those mathenatics problems somewhat made her dad really happy since it brought back the memories of his childhood. Not long ago, Eri thought of getting a belated Mothers' day present but when she was there, she realised there wasn't any money in her purse. Also, Gaki-san revealed that just recently, Eri went to the karaoke with her young sister with only 3000yen on her while her sister had 7000yen. As for Gaki-san, she gave a surprise to her dad only on the 22nd of June and not the actual day (6/21).
Morning Musume - Summer Night Town ♪
Gaki-san : Don't try to irritate me.
Eri : Okay.
Gaki-san : five-nk
Gaki-san : @interfm.jp (Eri humming in the background)
Gaki-san : email@example.com (Eri humming in the background)
Mano Erina - Sekai wa Summer Party ♪
Gaki-san thinks she is probably the one who mails their managers (There are 6 managers in-charge of MM) most frequently as compared to the rest to the members. Eri then asked a dumb question,
Eri : Eh? For what?
Gaki-san : To ask questions of course! What else do you expect? Asking "Hey, how are you?", "What are you doing now?"?
Gaki-san will mail them whenever she feels the need to double-check something or ask about her schedule. Not that that's the big deal. The big deal is that she sends the mails at weird timings and even though so, if the manager failed to reply immediately, the next day, he/she will reply with an apology when its Gaki-san's fault for mailing him/her early in the morning/late in the night. The other day, the moment Gaki-san woke up, a song came into her mind and she wanted to add into the playlist for FIVE STARS Monday so she sent a mail to her manager at that very moment, which was around 4AM to ask him/her to add that in. Anyway, with that, Gaki-san five star'd all the MM managers who are working really hard without any complaints.
(Eri's recommendation) GReeeeN - Kiseki ♪
Promotion for Morning Musume Concert Tour 2009 Spring ~Platinum 9 DISCO~ DVD 7/15, Hello! Project 2009 Summer Kakumei Gannen ~Hello! Chanpuru~ and Takahashi Ai & Niigaki Risa's dinner show.
Eri : I won't irritate you.
Gaki-san : email@example.com
Gaki-san : email@example.com
Eri : (lol) Your expression is priceless.
FIVE STARS Monday's blog with be updated by Gaki-san this week, so do check it out!
RisaEri : Ba~hahai~ ♥


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Agriculture and construction are two of the most dangerous and hazardous industries in terms of fatal accidents and serious injuries. For agricultural or construction workers who could have a life threatening accident, the critical service and speed the air ambulance provides can be their only hope of survival.
Dave Roberts, Kubota UK's Managing Director, said: "Devon Air Ambulance Trust provides an essential service in all walks of life, but we have specifically chosen this worthy cause because a high proportion of air ambulance rescue missions carried out every year are related to agriculture and construction incidents, making it extremely close to our hearts.
"The 'Working Safely, Saving Lives' initiative is designed to raise as much money as we can. With the support of our dealer and end-user customers, industry bodies and the general public, we hope to reach our target of raising £250,000 over the next 12 months but also raise awareness of safe working practices, ultimately helping to save even more lives."
"We are extremely proud to be launching this campaign and hope people get behind it and help us make a real difference!"
Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Kubota through the Association of Air Ambulances. We are grateful that they are not only raising funds for us but helping us to raise awareness to the agricultural community which we serve on a regular basis."
How to donate
To encourage people to donate and raise money, Kubota is giving away one of its Special Edition RTV-X900 utility vehicles in a prize draw. The all terrain vehicle, featuring a special edition black finish and chrome alloys, offers exceptional performance and versatility for all year round working, whether this be on a farm, construction site or golf club. The machine is also extremely popular in the equine and shooting industries, and being used at outdoor events.
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The scene of the crime. . .
I was cutting fabric for E's quilt and accidently (duh!) ran the rotary cutter down the outside of my left pinky finger half an hour ago. It's quit thumping and stinging for the most part, but YOWZA, what a thing to do. And you know, I'm not really looking forward to cutting more fabric for this quilt. lol Hubby called to tell me he saw a bunch of Menonite buggies at a church and wished he had had a camera. Wouldn't that have been a lovelier vision on a Sunday morning?
But Hubby wouldn't have gotten this. . .
But Hubby wouldn't have gotten this. . .
I had B bring me the ointment and knee-size bandaid to cover my wound and she immediately sat down and drew this for me. It made me cry even more. Still does. Makes me wonder how much longer I'll have this sweet, thoughtful girl making her Momma pictures for mishaps.
Going to rest my pinky. . . Ever heard that one before? Maybe it will get me out of doing dishes. Need to hide the rubber gloves.


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For more than a century, doctors have regarded the folds of flesh that hold our intestines in place as snippets of an elaborate support structure—convoluted, but not much to talk about. Yet when a pair of Irish researchers took a closer look recently, they found that it's actually one continuous fatty membrane, possibly constituting a whole new functional organ: the mesentery.
If the reclassification gets adopted by the medical field at large, it would bring the human body's organ tally to 79 (by most counts).


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Your wedding day will come and go in a flurry of smiles, hugs, toasts, and laughter—your pictures, on the other hand, will last forever. And while you're sure to look your level best, it's easy to get flustered in front of the camera. We asked five local photographers to share their advice on how to guarantee great shots that you will treasure for a lifetime.
Relax! "I tell my clients all of the time to take deep breaths (and sometimes we do this together!)," says Eliesa Johnson of Photogen Inc. "It's amazing how one deep breath can center and relax you as a couple. When couples are able to chill a little bit, the best smiles, expression and moments are captured on camera."
Enjoy Your Dress. Jennie Sewell of Sewell Photography encourages brides to not worry about dirtying their dress, and just enjoy it. "There is much care taken to make sure your pristine wedding dress stays clean and white. But at the end of the day you will take it off forever, you won't remember the dirt, but you will be so grateful for the photographs. Get comfortable with it, live in it, own it, move, sit, twirl, hug, and have fun!"
Get Close. "Even intimate talking distance can be too far away in a photo," says Kelly Brown of Kelly Brown Weddings. "Close that space between you," she says. Brown adds that guys should position their hands around their bride or in their pockets. "At your side looks unconnected," she says. While brides should stand at an angle—about 45 degrees—for a slimming and more natural look.
Plan Accordingly. "Family photos and bride and groom portraits are some of the most beloved images that you will take," says Kristen Dyer of Kristen Dyer Photography. She encourages couples to have conversations with their photographer ahead of time so there's ample amount of time in your wedding timeline and you aren't left feeling rushed.
Try a Trial Run. "Setting up an engagement session is a great way for you to get comfortable in front of the camera," says Justin Graddy of Graddy Photography. "This often makes couples a lot less nervous come the wedding day because they have worked with the photographer and are more comfortable."


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The Sanur Beach, stretching more than 5 Km features white sand and calm blue water, a footpath built a longside it will enables you on the beach. Your hotel, Peneeda View is directly on the beach.
Sanur is also conveniently located close to all shopping area and other Tourism destination. With total land coverage of 1,5 hectares, constructions covers only 40% on the land with the rest dedicated to garden & open air facilities which should enables you to enjoy our warm weather and cooling sea breezes. Peneeda View houses a total of 56 rooms, 1 lobby, 1 beachside restaurant and 3 pools.
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Hi everyone! I'm still waiting for the baby to arrive any day now, but I wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who played the role of Blog Tour Host for the launch of Quintina (Book 2 of the Starseed Series). I truly appreciate the opportunity to share my newest book, as well as my thoughts on writing. I know how much work it is to maintain a blog, and I'm very thankful that you took the time to participate. Also, thank you to YA Bound Book Tours for arranging the tour.
Below is the list of guest posts, author interviews, reviews, and excerpts. If you haven't checked them out, I truly hope you take the time to do so now. There is a giveaway attached to the tour. At the time of this blog post, there were still 15 days to enter, so I'd hurry up and jump on that. You can find the entry widget at the bottom of each of the linked posts.
Kovescence of the Mind Interview
The Avid Reader Excerpt/Guest Post
A Book Addict's Bookshelves Excerpt
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy,&,Sissy, Too! Spotlight
Closet Geeks Guest Post
Lisa's Home for Books Excerpt
Curling Up With A Good Book Excerpt
T's Stuff Excerpt
Jackie Amsden Review
Mama Reads Hazel Sleeps Review
YA Book Divas Excerpt/Guest Post
Dani Reviews Things Excerpt
Sylv all about books and film Excerpt
Dreaming Big Publications Interview
More Books than Livros Guest Post
CBY Book Club Guest Post
A Night's Dream of Books Guest Post
Loves Great Reads Guest Post
The Bookworm Lodge Excerpt
Aurora Hale, Blogger Excerpt
Just Us Book Blog Spotlight
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Hungry Fella?
Has Thanksgiving weekend left you feeling unsatisfied?
Are you looking for some hearty goodness?
For all of you Unemploymentality fans out there (yes, I'm speaking to all 4 of you) I bring you Lyndsights
My new attempt at telling my story. Still me, with a little more depth, and just as much ridiculous-ness and shame as always.
Come, ride with me. (Said in the most creepy "unmarked van" voice I could muster)
Give it a chance…..spread the love the same way you did for Bob. Add me to your google reader, follow me on twitter (@rushbomb). talk amongst yourselves at the water cooler, tattoo my face on your bicep, etc. You won't be sorry. Or maybe you will. Win win.
Hang Tough
I'm asking ya'll a favor….just as the addictive New Kids on the Block song demands, please hang tough through this hiccup in my blogging road.
I know I have been silent.
I know I have let you all down.
But I'm in the process of some maj life decisions and am trying to discover what the next chapter is going to look like and how/if Bob fits in.
Love love you all and if this turns out to be the end of the road, THANK YOU for your support, your web-friendships and for all of the laughs.
Stay tuned 🙂
Tom Kruse
It would really suck to have a name that sounded like someone famous.
The co-founder of the Hover Round is named Tom Kruse. Brutal.
So, I'm trying to get back into the blogging swing of things so I thought I'd share a little bite sized gem I found on Craig's List regarding a writing for trade deal.
I get that it's a good idea to trade services…a you scratch my back I'll scratch yours kinda thing…but this doesnt seem like anything I'd want in return for some writing work.
The title: Write your way to some free rent
The trade: Free rent for a room in a slightly haunted building near UIC/Bridgeport
Just what I've always wanted…a free, slightly haunted room!
A girl can dream,
Listening to: Martha teaching me how to cook
On my mind: When Michael Buble sings, he sings right to me. I promise.
My Ego is a Peach
…it bruises easily.
I know I seem super tough on the outside. Almost a Madonna-meets-Indigo Girls-meets-Demi Moore in GI Jane-tough.
But really I'm just a softy.
So when we were hanging around our Safari campsite and our cook Stephen made the following comment, I almost packed up and shipped myself back to America. Stat.
"She's like Mr. Bean!"
Mr. Bean.
The unsightly British man who, if I remember correctly, doesn't even talk in his movies…just grunts. Is he even remotely funny? Any Bean fans out there?
I mean, I had a feeling my sense of humor wouldn't translate in Africa but I never imagined it would come to this.
Stephen was laughing so hard he was crying and he kept repeating, "Mr. Bean…Mr Bean"
He may as well have tarred and feathered me and left me out as lion food.
Please glance upon the below image of Mr. Bean and tell me how you would respond if the comparison was made.
And of course Clare and Fulms could not stop laughing and have spent the rest of the trip reminding me of the uncanny similarities between us.
Stephen told me he thought I was so funny that I should stay in Kenya and he would be my business manager. I politely declined when I imagined the caption that would run underneath my press releases: American Female Mr. Bean Impersonator Delights Kenyan Audiences.
Aannnnnd Im out.
3 days till I'm home…I'm hoping I can round things out with a Carrot Top or Roseanne comparison.
Fingers Crossed,
Listening to: "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You" by N*Sync playing at the cyber
On my mind: I'd rather not have a perfume in my name at all then have it be selling at Walgreens or Walmart.
This is it
I leave tomorrow for Kenya.
My freak is totally freaked but I'm so excited.
I promise to come back with more blog inspiration (blogspiration) and without a raging case of yellow fever.
Or malaria.
Or typhoid.
If you want to follow the kenyan adventure and hear about how I'm probably making huge cultural faux pas, check out www.yeswekenya.wordpress.com
Keepin it real since 1983,
Listening to: A waitress last night tell me that if i run into any trouble, to claim that I'm a Canadian. My friend Meggie then told me if I run into a pack of rabid dogs, not to run. Instead just back away slowly. What would I do without this solid gold wisdom?
On my mind: I'm really glad I can sleep on planes.
Goodbye for 3 weeks! Don't forget about me!
Don't Hassle Me I'm Local
One of the joys of living in this blessed city is the plethora of people that come visit you.
From old high school friends to distant relatives to baby's daddies (just seeing if you were paying attention), everyone and their mom (seriously, they bring their moms) makes plans to visit Chicago at some point in the year.
And then we get to strap on our fanny packs and play tour guide.
This weekend is no exception and my older sister Meredith is coming into town to visit Emma and me.
I have posted a few things in the past that gives some insight into the psyche which is Meredith "Patron" Rush. (Nickname derived from a family function where Meredith made Emma and me take shots of Patron because she "couldn't handle the fam right now").
She lives in South Beach, she loves Gucci. She is an absolute riot. And we love her.
But with any visitor, there comes a list of expectations for their Chicago experience. Which means that to my dismay I have been to the Sears Tower and Art Institute and Navy Pier more than I care to divulge.
The following is the tall order that Emma got in a text from our sister about what she wants to do this weekend.
Really see the city. Mani pedis for all us b*&%$#s. You have a Chinatown? Yoga. Go down by the lake. Cubs game. Dive bar. One really nice dinner. Meet boy. Fall in love.
Shouldn't be a problem. We come from a long line of multi taskers.
I wonder if there is anyone who has the name Manuel Labor?,
Listening to: The 500 Days of Summer soundtrack that is changing my life the same way the Garden State soundtrack changed my life in '05
On my mind:Me likey crepes.
Welcome to the second edition of "Confessions of a Pre-teen Poet" an expose by Lyndsay Rush ages 11-13.
They really are only going to get worse from here on out, so buckle up, peeps.
This one, appropriately entitled "Common Misconception", is my 12 yr old views on how misunderstood adolescents are.
It is written as a "take that!" to parents everywhere.
If Will Smith gets his hands on these powerful words, he'll turn it into a killer PG-rated rap that goes straight to the top of the charts. Just imagine the music video potential.
So….<gulp> here it is. Remember, I did not make this up. In fact, I wish I did. This is the closing stanza from the 2 page poem and I think it really packs a punch:
…So for all the teens, runaways, delinquents and whores,Remember, grown ups everywhere, their pain's as real as yours.
Take THAT grownups all over the world, take THAT!!!! How does THAT TASTE all you ignorant adults??!?!?
ps. I spelled 'whores' , 'hoers'.
I still hate curfews! And responsibility! And chores!,
Listening to: Bamboozle is a fun word to say. So is wasps. So is merriment. However, these three things do not go well together.
On my mind: Saw the BEST fight at the cubs game today. 2 guys arguing over international politics…ok more like 'which beer is best?'. The Cubs security is alerted to the escalating disagreement and start to kick out both guys. The whole time this is going on, the guys' girlfriends are yelling "Stop it Marty!!" etc. Just when security has calmed it all down and is escorting the hooligans out of the ballpark, the one guy's gf marches over to the other guy and dumps her ENTIRE full beer on his head and then throws the cup in the air in defiance and marches out. It. Was. AWESOME.


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On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the University of Utah women's swimming team embarked on a trip to Federal Way, Wash. to compete in the 2017 Pac-12 Women's Swimming Championship. The championship took place over a course of four days, and at the end of the Pac-12 Championships, the Utes placed seventh overall.
"We were solid," head coach Joe Dykstra said. "We struggled in a few areas during the Pac-12 Women's Swimming Championship. We had the best day competing on Saturday."
Utah finished with a total of 484 points, and it ranked above Washington State and Oregon State. Stanford finished in first and Cal placed second.
The competition began with two swimming events on the first day — the 200 medley and the 800-free quartet.
The fantastic four and top performers for the women's 200 medley relay, Genevieve Robertson, Shayla Archer, Kristine Pataray and Gillian St. John came in seventh place. Their time of 1:38.95 would be their best mark of the season.
During the 800-free quartet Sarah Lott, Dorien Butter, Jordan Anderson and Hailey Pabst took a total of 17 seconds off of their top time of the season at 7:15.51 which would land them in eighth place.
Thursday's event was full of talent. During the final event of the evening Dorien Butter, Gillian St. John, and Jenna Marsh and Tadena finished eighth during the 200 free relay with a time of 1.31.66 which was the fastest time of the season.
Butter also became Utah's top finisher in the 50 free, coming in at a time of 23.09 which was a personal best for her.
Friday's competition was a solid day for the sophomores and freshmen. Sophomore Jordan Anderson set a new Utah school record when she won the "C" final of the 400 IM with a time of 4:12.02.
"Our two breaststrokers, Genevieve Robertson and Stina Colleou, really shined during the Pac-12 Championship," Dykstra said. "Both of them made the 'A' final by placing in sixth and eighth place. Both times can qualify for the NCAA Championship. Some freshmen also had some awesome performances that really stood out over the weekend."
Robertson swam a new personal record with a time of 1:01.13 in the 100 breaststroke where she is the third-fastest in Utah school history. Senior Stina Colleou touched the wall at 1:01.41 during prelims where she qualified for "B" finals, and she took 16th place.
Freshman Cassidy Stein finished in 15th place during prelims after swimming a 4:15.25 which would qualify her for "B" finals. Freshman McKenna Gassaway competed in the "C" final with a time of 1:02.33. Gassaway moved up to the sixth all-time for Utah during that event.
Coming up next for the Utes is the Pac-12 Men's Swimming Championships that start on March 1.
"We have a very young group on the men's side," Dykstra said. "We are going to look for some to step up and have a great performance during the Pac-12 Swimming Championship."


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Date & Time
January 16, 2008 9:00AM – 4:00 PM PST
About the Conference
We invite you to join us for a day of developer-oriented technical sessions, featuring Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) and Windows Communication Foundation. These exciting technologies enable entirely new types of applications to be built in record time. You will learn to leverage the Microsoft Office Platform to build custom applications with VSTO, create and integrate workflows into everyday applications using Windows Workflow Foundation. Modern applications operate on data in several different forms: Relational tables, XML documents, and in-memory objects. Each of these domains can have profound differences in semantics, data types, and capabilities, and much of the complexity in today's applications is the result of these mismatches. The session on LINQ+LINQ to SQL explains how Visual Studio 2008 aims to unify the programming models through LINQ capabilities in C# and Visual Basic, a strongly typed data access framework, and an innovative Application Programming Interface (API) for manipulating and querying XML. We also have a 90 minute Q&A session at the end for any Microsoft developer technology related questions that you might have. You can also email your questions to email@example.com prior to the event and the speakers will make every effort to answer your Microsoft developer technology related questions during this session.
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March 1945 marks the anniversary of the start of the Po Valley Offensive in Italy, which ended at the end of April with the surrender of 800.000 German soldiers and 300.000 Italian soldiers, all well equipped and armed. If these troops stationed in Italy would have followed to the letter the orders of Hitler, then the Italian campaign would have ended in a great bloodbath. They surrendered earlier than Germany (May, 8th) because of the secret talks carried out in Switzerland by Dr. Allan Dulles – the future head of the CIA – on one side, General Wolff of the Waffen SS and some Italians on the other. This had been code-named Operation Sunrise. Possibly Mussolini was in the know even if he pretended ignorance. And this, perhaps, may have been the ultimate reason explaining his mysterious death. It is well known that the Americans wanted to capture Mussolini and have him tried in a Court of Law, while the British, with W. Churchill at their head, refused to comply and wanted him shot on the spot.
Dr Deric Daniel Waters, could be called a living treasure of Hong Kong. He fought valiantly during the Second World War as a Desert Rat with the Eight Army in the famous combat in North African deserts and later fought alongside the American Fifth Army in Salerno and Anzio, Italy. He was mentioned in Despatches and wounded three times. After hostilities ceased he rejoined the family building business established by his great-grandfather in 1853. He then joined the Colonial Office of Britain and set sail to Hong Kong in 1954. He taught building technology and the related subjects in the Hong Kong Technical College that has since become The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He was then made the Principal of the Morrison Hill Technical Institute in 1969 and transferred to the Government Education Department Headquarters in 1972 for planning and administration. He went on leave pending retirement from the Government in 1980. During the 1980s up to the present, he has written several papers for the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch including the stories about CSM John Osborn VC, "Hong Kong Hongs with Long Histories and British Connections", "Foreigners and Fung Shui", "Chinese Funerals",etc. He has also published his works through other mediums. Dr. Waters had declared in an interview: " I was born in the city of pubs and churches. There is a pub for every day of the year and there is a church for every week of the year, and that's Norwich (England) in other words, a famous old city. During the war I joined the Eighth Army, I fought in the desert, I was wounded three times, superficially, not badly, but I still have shrapnel in my body. After Africa we went across to Italy, to Salerno. It was the first invasion during the war where the Allies met resistance."
Once I exchanged letters with him on the South China Morning Post about the War in Italy, which caused so much destruction and pains on both sides. I had written that the invasion of Italy by the Allies had been a costly mistake, caused by British Prime Minister's W. Churchill wanting to play the role of the great strategist. Churchill had indeed many gifts but he did not possess the necessary coolness to be a great general. My statement understandably caused a reaction by Dr. Waters, he answered saying that the 1944 landing in Normandy could have not be carried out one year earlier, as General Marshal was proposing, and that Churchill had been a great leader. Here is my answer to Dr. Waters, which the SCMP did not publish:
I wish to thank Dr. Dan Waters for his kind answer to my letter (Failure not an option in 1944, June 20 2013) in which he points out that a D-Day landing in 1943 was not possible, as I did claim. In fact it was planned in 1943 and the date set by General George C. Marshal and Eisenhower was April 1, then Churchill opposed it and the massed troops were diverted to Italy. Churchill's decision to land in Italy, which he called "the soft belly of Axis", achieved very little in terms of shortening the war with Germany, as the Allies discovered that the "soft-belly" was not so soft as they expected: this is due to the ridge of mountains, the Apennines, running through its length and the Alps on the North. Furthermore between 1942 and 1944 military hardware productions in Germany increased by three folds in spite of the bombings and we should not forget that by 1943 there were not defences ready in Normandy: Rommel had not set up the Atlantic Wall defence system and the bulk of German divisions were still deep inside Russia. True that failure was not an option but no one can compare the tactical and strategic capabilities of General C. Marshal, Dwight Eisenower and Albert Wedemeyer versus those of a Winston Churchill, a fine speaker and a cunny politician, but a dilettante in war matters.
Let me quote a profile of W.C. written by military historian F.F.C. Fuller in 1961 for his book "Conduct of War" but suppressed by his editor, fearing a sue for libel:
W. Churchill was a man of unlimited courage, he was possessed of brilliant but unstable intellect, and was erratically imaginative and profoundly emotional. A militarist to his fingertips, he loved war for his own sake, and yet, when soft emotion stirred him, tears would well up in eyes. As a stateman he was out of his depth, because so often he confused means and ends, and failed to realize that a statesman's first task is to prevent war, and his second, should be this be impoissible, to bring war to a profitable and speedy end. As a strategist he was a calamity, and because of his pugnatious temperament and love of fighting, tactics fitted him better. But, unfortunately, the glamour of battle – most of which is apocryphal – so completely intoxicated him that killing of Germans became his irresistible aim. Had he been a corporal, this would have been his keeping, but it had nothing whatever to do with the duties of a Minister of Defence. The truth would appear to be that throughout his turbulent life he never quite grew up, and like a boy, loved big bangs and playing at soldiers
Moder historiography and the uncovering of new documents, which W.C had not been able to suppress, seem to point that in this suppressed passage there is a lot of truth. Even if, as usual, history is written by the victors.


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Psa 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Psa 51:2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.
References; Psa 51, Isa 54:7, Rom 9:15, Ex 33:19
Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.
Psa 51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy spirit from me.
Psa 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit.
Note; Only after verses 10-12 have taken place, can you teach others the word of God and bring sinners unto Him, as in verse 13 below…
Psa 51:13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Note; We ought to give God praise because, He is not interested in sacrifice or burnt offering, but ONLY in a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart…
Psa 51:15 O Lord, open thou my lips; And my mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Psa 51:16 For thou delightest not in sacrifice; Else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering.
Psa 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Dictionary.com defines broken, as; "weakened in strength or spirit, tamed, trained, or reduced to submission"
and contrite as; "penitent, repentant, apologetic, conscience-stricken, humble, remorseful"
Try replacing "broken and contrite" with these words, to gain a deeper understanding of Ps 51:17.
Note; It doesn't matter how hard you try; it doesn't depend on how much you've done; God simply chooses to have mercy on you…
Rom 9:15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. (see also Ex 33:19)
Rom 9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Note; Even when it seems like God has abandoned or forsaken you, it is only for a brief moment, for He will again bring you back to Himself, with great mercy and deep compassion, for He says in Isa 54:7; "For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee".
God does not stay angry for long either…He has long forgiven you, so stop beating yourself down over that sin committed long ago…Mic 7:18 says;
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Finally, ask yourself this one question; Am I merciful? For Mat 5:7 says; "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy"…
Have a blessed week.
PS; I started a Testimony Corner…please check it out…
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A Cry to God for Mercy…
June 8, 2009 by JustDoyin
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This happens to be my favorite Psalm…
Whenever I know I have done something that needs God's mercy…I just read this and remind God that He should not take His Holy Spirit from me nor cast me from His presence…
I am definitely looking forward to sharing with you and Blogizens the new things that God is doing/will be doing in my life in your testimony corner. And thanks so much for the recommendation…
God Bless You…
on June 8, 2009 at 9:01 pm Teegirl
Mercy, For about two months now the Lord has been talking to me about mercy and I believe he is taking me somewer. In these few months I have learnt God's mercy is available to who ever is quick to acknowledge his sins and ask for mercy. No wonder David upon his numerous sins God called him the apple of his eyes. David was always quick to acknowledge his sins and ask for mercy he never tried to defend himself.
Again I have learnt to look at mercy inthe area of forgiveness. Forgiveness they say is a xteristics of the strong the weak never forgives.But remember unforgiveness leads to revenge.
Thank God for his mercies that preserves us from the negatives we deserve. There is so much about Gods mercy that we need to constantly and conciously desire and walk in his mercy.
on June 8, 2009 at 9:23 pm Teegirl
Proverbs 3:3-4 (New King James Version)
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
Micah 6:8 (New King James Version)
8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly,To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
AND Finally
Luke 6:36 (New King James Version)
36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
on June 9, 2009 at 10:44 am Niyioski
Nice devotional for the day. The contributions are amazing too. Thanks.
on June 10, 2009 at 1:22 am Original Mgbeke
I always have a contrite heart and then I fall into sin and feel too ashamed to come back and start asking God for forgiveness all over and over again. *sigh*
I need his mercy in my life.
Mercy from God is what we are in need off especially when we have fallen short of his Glory countless times.Thanks for sharing..
Good one..be back to read more!
Good question to meditate on! I need to remind myself to be mercy for God gives us endless mercies each day…
Ok, i have 3 kids…I need God's grace, lol, for mercy
I love this verse, "Isa 54:7; "For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee"."
We have to learn that God is "merciful."
[…] Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit…need I say more? NO CONDEMNATION! Just ask Him for Mercy… […]
on August 5, 2009 at 9:20 pm Olayinka
Doyin, i was down searching 4 mercy of God but spirit led me to ur page. With stronge faith i believe His mercy has found me and all my requests shall be answered. Thank you
I kip askin God for mercies nd i go bck to sin,i feel lyk God is tired of me nd my on/off lyf. Bt wit ur word evn though its bin almost 3yrs ago….i tink i now knw how to ask God for mercy….thanks nd God bless
Hi am a believer but not deep and as it should be. I need help, on how to forther my relationship with God… Cos i can't afford to miss heaven!!!
on August 17, 2013 at 9:23 pm Nde praisely bright
this quote has inspired me and i feel blessed


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John Werner
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