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How to Pray when Brokenhearted
Just because you are a Christian doesn't mean that you are free from troubles. In fact, Jesus said in John 16:
In this world, you will have troubles…
A little depressing, right? Like, gee, thanks. Not an "if," but a "you will." I'm already feeling down and You're just gonna remind me that that's the way it is in life? But He didn't stop there. He continued by saying,
But take heart, I have overcome the world.
Sometimes it's hard to know what to do or how to pray when you're brokenhearted. We know that this side of Heaven is far from perfect, so we accept that we face hard times. But what is the Biblical thing to do when you just want to scream or cry? We try to put ourselves in a cookie cutter box of what we believe is right. Then that just becomes exhausting to try to figure out.
Feeling Brokenhearted
I started writing this post in a hospital in upstate NY, just a couple of feet from where my Dad was lying in a hospital bed, the same hospital where he spent his last minutes on this earth. I'm not ready to talk much on that yet. I trust God and am completely thankful that he is no longer in pain, but as his daughter, I am still heartbroken.
I cry. And I also cry out to God. And many times, I don't have the words to express what I am feeling inside. Grief is like that.
I am finding that during the times I have no words or are not sure what to pray, it's comforting to pray God's own Words.
Sounds strange, but hear me out. What I mean is that I spend time praying Scripture. And the best part is that, as followers of Christ, we have a Spiritual Translator who works on our behalf: the Holy Spirit. Even when we don't have words, the Holy Spirit knows our hearts.
12 Verses to Pray when Brokenhearted
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 30:5b
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 56:8
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
Psalm 73:26
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.
Matthew 11:28-30
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Have you ever prayed God's Word?
Sometimes our hearts are so heavy that just trying to find the right words to say in prayer can add some stress. That is the last thing we should feel when approaching our Heavenly Father. Instead of adding pressure to ourselves, take a second to pray one or more of the Bible verses listed above. Let me know how it goes and if I can pray for you for whatever you are going through.

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08 November, 2016 – This date will be etched in our memories for a long time. It was this day that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced his government's flagship scheme of demonetisation.
The moment I heard the news, I couldn't believe myself. I couldn't believe that we had a politician amongst us who could take such a bold step. I couldn't believe that a country so deep in corruption, could come up with something like this. However, it had happened. I was excited and couldn't contain my emotions. Immediately, I wrote a piece about how I loved the idea; about how we all should stand by the government; and about how this will make India a better country.
Like me, there were many others who lauded the idea. People were anxious, but enthusiastic and full of hope. 50 days is what the Prime Minister asked for, and we are here beyond that period. So, what do we see here? Why am I not as excited? Why are the people not as excited? Why is there so much anger around? Why has despair engulfed people like me?
I am one of those who have turned from being hopeful to despondent. Each day after the scheme was announced, was like a layer of onion being peeled off. Each day brought to fore something that we hadn't thought of. In fact, there were many aspects that even the government hadn't thought of. Multiple exchanges of notes in different banks by the same person despite the government's restriction, is a case in point.
The level of despondency was so high that in the days leading to the Prime Minister's speech on 31 December, 2016, people were anxious and scared. They feared that the government may announce yet another scheme that could take them by surprise and cause inconvenience. Nothing of this sort happened, but this sentiment shows the level of acceptance of the current scheme.
The best part is that not only did the narrative of the people change in the most important 50 days of 2016, but that of the government too. The government that launched this scheme in the name of washing away black money, was suddenly seen shifting the focus to digitisation. Well, if digitisation was the aim, then why this rush? In a country where about one-third of the population has access to the Internet, should not the move towards digitisation have been gradual, if actually that was the real aim?
Some questions still remain unanswered. If one of the objectives was to curb hoarding by scrapping high denomination notes, then how does the government explain the replacement of 1,000-rupee notes with an even higher denomination of 2,000? Would the latter not make it easier to hoard big sums of money?
Another objective that was stated was that of terrorism. Well, does that mean we are safe now? Can the government give us that surety? The very fact that the government is silent on this, shows that it too does not have an answer. It was just a rhetoric!
Coming back to the main issue of bringing out the black money. Has the government been able to do this? How many rich people could be seen standing in the queues? We all know that black money where big sums are involved, is seldom kept in cash, but invested in gold, or silver, or real estate, or kept in overseas accounts. How did this scheme manage to address this? What if all that has happened is that the white money that was held in cash, has come in the banking system? I would want to believe that at least some amount of black money must have come into the system, which in itself would be an achievement. However, the moot question is if the government has the bandwidth to actually identify such people?
Demonetisation also aimed to reduce corruption. Sadly, here it has failed miserably. This scheme has, in fact, introduced new forms of corruption. There have been many cases of notes being exchanged illegally at banks while the poor were standing in long queues. Even at the ground level there were cases of chemists refusing to give medicines of low value. They were seen insisting the customers to buy more medicines in exchange of old notes. There were hospitals that turned away people with old notes. There were employers who refused to hire daily wage-earners because they could not pay in cash anymore.
Another goal of demonetisation was to check counterfeit currency. May we ask how? It might have stopped for a few days, but the new fake notes are already in circulation.
What angered the common man were clauses like exemption of donation to political parties from scrutiny under the scheme. May we ask why this special treatment? While the common man was allowed to withdraw only two and a half lakh rupees for a wedding in his family, there was a politician seen spending crores at his daughter's wedding. How did this happen during the tenure of the now infamous 50 days?
As layers of the demonetisation-onion peeled, there were some reports that there was a surge in deposits in the banks in the months preceding the announcement. Was it a mere coincidence, or did some well-connected people know in advance? Also, this announcement came close to the UP and Punjab elections that are considered very important. The government may have tried to break the backbone of its opponents, but the latter have found ways to circumvent this. There have been many instances of the common man being stopped on the road and being made to pay some money for passing by. Moreover, this has not happened once, but many times even for the same traveller who may have already paid the so-called toll tax once. What makes it worse is that the extortioners were blatantly saying that this money was for the state government as it was falling short of cash. Unbelievable! Is it possible that such rampant corruption was hidden from the government? Why is it turning a blind eye? Much needs to be answered.
One thing is very surprising. There have hardly been any protests against demonetisation. NGOs and political parties come out in protest for the smallest of issues, then how come they did not find this worth their time? Other than some whimsical attempts by some opposition members, there have hardly been any protests. Is it that they believed in the scheme? Is it that they did not get affected? Is it that they were pro-BJP? The main reason is that Narendra Modi has craftfully connected this scheme to patriotism. Anybody not in favour is being shown as being unpatriotic or corrupt with something to hide. Or, maybe it's a case of not disturbing your enemy when he's making a mistake.
Modi is a master at public relations. His parallels with soldiers standing at the borders for hours, abandoned mothers having their sons deposit money in their accounts, etc are all statements that win applause, but may not necessarily translate into ground reality.
One thing that struck all was the lack of planning and management of such a gigantic task. The common man suffered because of the scarcity of new notes. The government too seemed ill prepared as there were many flip-flops like changes in withdrawal limits and introduction of indelible ink, to name a few. This added confusion to the already confused implementation. Not only were the citizens clueless, the bank employees too seemed to be looking for answers. Also, the government did not consider the cash lying with the NRIs. It is only after the 50-day deadline that the government came up with something for them. By then, most of them had already made arrangements with great difficulty by taking help from their friends back in India.
In order to support his digitisation claim, the Prime Minister recently launched BHIM, the UPI-based digital payments application. Did the Prime Minister consider the readiness of his people? Did he take care of online safety and security?
If the government is really serious about encouraging people to go cashless, then why the re-introduction of service charge on debit card transactions or fee on ATM withdrawals? Could it not have waited for some time? Amid the already rising prices for most essential goods, the common man was not prepared for yet another fee on their purchases from an income that hasn't grown as a result of the scheme.
Nobody can call digitisation a wrong move, but what's the hurry? It seems the government is bending backwards to call demonetisation a success. It seems the Prime Minister's image is more important than the people themselves. This does not send out a very good message.
Whether the motive behind demonetisation was good or not, is open for debate. Politicians will always do politics, so even if the intent was motivated, the least the government can do is make the best out of this scheme. Such piecemeal approaches can only cause harm. The Prime Minister needs to speak about the real reasons for this scheme, face the ground reality, and come up with follow-up reforms.
The nation bestowed faith in the Prime Minister and cooperated in numbers. Prime Minister, it's your turn now to live up to your own promise. People are waiting…


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Why? Why? Why? Can't anyone finish a book anymore? Why is every single new YA novel a to-be-continued? Don't tell me it's about the money. That's the easy reason. A series makes more money than a single, blah, blah, blah. Well, that's fine, but I am so dang sick of everyone jumping on the Twilight bandwagon. Forbidden young love. Supernatural forces. Book after book after book. But an actual stand-alone title? NEVER.
This rant was brought on by my most recent review copy acquisition—Fallen by Lauren Kate—released to the public in December of 2009. Fallen follows protagonist Luce, as she is forced to enter a reform school, called Sword & Cross. She's here because of a freak accident—a mysterious fire that killed her friend, Trevor. Luce was the only witness to the fire, but she has no idea what happened. So reform school. Another thing—Luce sees these weird formless black clouds. They follow her, and they always appear before something bad happens.
See, this could be really cool! This could be a Girl, Interrupted scenario. Instead, we get all supernatural, and (as you may have guessed) fallen angels get involved. Are fallen angels the new vampire? Maybe. After all, months ago, I reviewed a book by Becca Fitzpatrick, entitled Hush, Hush—another YA novel about angels. Another YA novel that sets up for a series. Then again, I also reviewed Beautiful Creatures, and it was about witches. And it's also the beginning of a series.
So I ask, can't anyone just finish a book anymore?
This is no fault of the authors. In fact, I very much enjoyed Fallen. Lauren Kate is a writer who knows how to tell a story. Her characters are colorful. They represent all the high school stereotypes, without coming off as stereotypes. Instead, her characters reminded me of people I've met before, which immediately helped me to relate to protagonist and antagonist alike. Plus, the guys in her story sounded hot. What YA reader doesn't like a hot guy? I do fault her for taking awhile to get to the "meat" of her tale. Very little really happens for the first 300 pages, so if you're looking for short chapters (a la the dreaded DaVinci Code), this book probably isn't for you. However, once she gets to the "meat," it's a page-turner. I flew through the final hundred pages in one sitting. Couldn't help myself. But then, it ended, and I realized … there was no ending. There never is anymore.
I am sick of this. I have had enough. I made it through Harry Potter. I made it through Twilight. (Heck, we can even go as far back as the Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings. Made it through those, too.) But now, I'm just exhausted. I challenge you, YA community—please, please tell me about a novel that just ends. Stands on its own. Is beautiful and brave in a single volume, with a beginning, middle, and end. Because I'm sick of waiting three years to finish a dang story. I want to sit down by my pool, spend an afternoon with a cast of characters, and then, be able to retire them, without having to spend another nineteen dollars on another book a year later. EXTORTION!
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An Interview with Robert T. Kubo (7th dan), Chairman and Chief Instructor, Aikido of Hawaii International, conducted by John Goss (5th dan), Chief Instructor of Aikido Martial Arts Institute, Perry Hall, Maryland, USA.
As a pioneer of aikido in Hawaii can you please describe the activities of Koichi Tohei Sensei in Hawaii?
Tohei Sensei first came to Hawaii in 1953 under the auspices of the Nishi Kai health group. His first classes took place on the lawn of a teahouse and it was from these roots that aikido first grew outside Japan. When Tohei Sensei left Japan he went through a ceremony as if he were leaving on a suicide mission. He was a man of such powerful conviction that to him failure would be almost worthy of seppuku.
Did you find Tohei Sensei's teaching unique?
As my background was in judo and my knowledge of aikido was limited I really was not sophisticated enough to understand Tohei Sensei's philosophy. However, I could not deny the fact that he had a very strong presentation, and he piqued my curiosity.
In 1961 O-Sensei visited the Hawaii Aikikai, on his first and only visit to the USA. Were you present, and if so what are your memories of that event?
All of the older members were quite excited about O-Sensei coming to Hawaii but, to be perfectly honest, I wasn't that deep into the aikido philosophy then, so I wasn't really that excited.
Did you sense a special presence or magnetism from O-Sensei?
From my point of view as a white belt in aikido at the time, O-Sensei was a force. There is no question about it! O-Sensei was at a point in his life where he was not as physically strong as he would have wanted to be. But it was amazing to see this very old man being escorted to the mat–literally being carried on to the mat–and all of a sudden, his ki took over and the force of his presence filled the dojo. In those days there were not many books or magazines about O-Sensei and we had only heard of him, and aikido, from those who had studied with him in Japan.
How did the departure of Koichi Tohei Sensei from the Hombu Dojo play out in Hawaii?
Changes had been rumored for quite a while. There was talk of Tohei's intention to become the leader of aikido in Japan. Upon the death of O-Sensei he began his power play with an attempt to bring aikido in Hawaii to his cause. I felt that the politics were becoming too great a distraction for me as well as for my students at Kailua. A student's primary purpose is to learn aikido, not to be caught up in a struggle for power. So what we did was remove Koichi Tohei's name from the board.
Was your decision to stay with the Hombu Dojo a difficult one?
It was not a difficult decision, no. I felt I was doing "Ueshiba aikido" from the beginning and that Tohei Sensei was nothing more than a link between Ueshiba Sensei's aikido and aikido outside Japan. When Tohei Sensei created the Ki Society I decided to stay with Ueshiba Sensei because I believed in the Ueshiba system and I believed in what O-Sensei wanted for aikido.
Who were the other early aikido figures in Hawaii?
We had a number of teachers in Hawaii of kendo, kempo, karate and judo who became enamored of aikido and gave up their positions in their other arts. As a case in point, Yukiso Yamamoto Sensei, my judo teacher, converted to aikido after he met Tohei Sensei. Tohei Sensei would come to Hawaii and teach for a few months then leave. So Yamamoto Sensei and other old timers were sometimes forced to revert to their original systems when they found their knowledge of aikido insufficient. Early aikido in Hawaii was wild. It was an exciting time!
Who was your first aikido teacher?
That would be Yamamoto Sensei, but don't get me wrong, Tohei Sensei was a fantastic teacher. He had the charisma that made him a wonderful teacher. Not only that but what we refer to as ki. There was no question that he was very strong, and he was a very influential part of my becoming an aikidoka.
When and under what circumstances did you decide to teach aikido?
I had just become a shodan in judo and we used to have meetings at the Waialae Dojo, which was the Hombu Dojo of Hawaii at that time. Yamamoto Sensei was head of Hawaiian aikido and chairman of the board. At these meetings, there was only one leader. Those who know budo know there actually is no democracy, and in those days our meetings were hilarious. If the old gray-head said, "This is black" and it was green, we would look at it and say, "What a wonderful shade of black!" There was no democracy involved. At one of these meetings, since I had just become shodan, Yamamoto Sensei, my mentor, turned to me and said, "Kubo-kun (which is the way of addressing a junior) you will start an aikido class in Kailua." Not, where did I want to teach, or how was I going to start, or even where the facility would be; all he did was stand there and tell me I was going to start aikido in Kailua. And that is how I began.
Who have been your major influences since then?
In my early days the most influential person was O-Sensei. His philosophy and his technique were very impressive. Later on it would have been people like Nishio Sensei and Yasuo Kobayashi Sensei. They were very influential in the way I came to teach. Again, my aikido is Hawaiian aikido, a system developed out of necessity, but these two influenced me a lot.
What is your current teaching approach, how has it evolved over the years, and where do you wish to take it?
At the time of the split with Tohei Sensei, with his focus on ki, many teachers went with him because they firmly believed that ki was not taught at the Hombu Dojo. This was one of the statements made by Tohei Sensei himself. He came to Hawaii and taught ki and I was very impressed with it. After the split, many of our instructors shied away from ki, but I did not as I felt that ki was an integral part of aikido and I still feel that way. So in much of my teaching I still teach ki, not like Tohei Sensei who made it the center of the art itself, but whenever it pertains to a situation or technique.
Have you seen much change in your own aikido?
I believe that aikido is always evolving, it's not stagnant. It's an art that continues to grow within the individual. My early years of training in aikido were very physical and very technical. The years have not diminished my enthusiasm for the art but I believe my aikido has changed and I hope it will continue to change. I have observed many instructors over the years, and seen their techniques and all the attributes that make them good teachers. Would I say to the aikido world that my aikido is good? No, my aikido is not good; it is far from perfect. I am not trying to compare myself to O-Sensei, who became very spiritual towards the end of his life. But looking deeper into the art you will find the religious aspect to be very strong. I believe I have gone beyond mere technique. This is the path I see myself taking as I continue to cultivate what I believe is a way of life. I just completed what is called "Hachijuhakasho," a visit to 88 temples in Japan, and it was fascinating and exciting. I made the journey primarily because O-Sensei spoke about his spiritual experiences and his pilgrimages, and I became curious. I wished to gain a greater understanding of the spiritual aspects of Hachijuhakasho, and what its relationship was to aikido. The experience was very revealing and very exciting for me. I didn't become totally spiritual, but the emotion of the moment, it kind of grabbed you. It made you feel as though O-Sensei was trying to teach something more than the physical aspects of the art, something intangible that could only be felt deep inside. Call it the spiritual side if you will. I sometimes joke about it with my students by using the expression,"May the force be with you," because they understand that very well these days. But what I'm talking about is the spiritual aspect of aikido. Don't focus only on the physical, on technique, but look inside yourself and develop your aikido from there. I tell my advanced students to move from their hara, or one-point, to focus ki in their minds and project it, not to rely on muscle. As you advance in aikido, you have to move beyond that.
You have just described one of the most memorable experiences you had in Japan, can you give us any others?
One would be when Igarashi Sensei of the Hashimoto Dojo celebrated his tenth anniversary. Igarashi Sensei, Kobayashi Sensei and I go a long way back and Kobayashi Sensei has supported me throughout my years in aikido. We went out together after practice one day with the whole family to have dinner. Hashimoto in those days was a quiet little village, with little bars. We went to one of these and Igarashi Sensei said to me, "You have to try the horse meat sashimi!" We walked into this bar, and the owner's family was there, the wife was there, the TV was on. It was a horse opera! Igarashi Sensei, as the host, yelled to the chef in Japanese to prepare the horsemeat, and the chef yelled back, "Hai!" and all of a sudden we heard a gunshot! What was I to think? The only thing I could think of was how fresh the horse meat sashimi must be.
Tell us about Aikido of Hawaii International and your vision for your organization?
My vision is as simple as one of the names for my club, "Kubo's Country Dojo." All of the clubs connected with our organization are freely affiliated with Aikido of Hawaii International. It is important to understand that I did not create these dojos. Christenham Sensei was a student of mine many years ago in Hawaii, and has run his own dojo for many years now in Omaha. His career took him to the mainland. Some years ago you sought me out from Baltimore and we felt we shared a common interest in how we wanted to study aikido. Thus you have also become part of Aikido of Hawaii International. And we recently welcomed a West Coast dojo. So, we are fortunate to have affiliated dojos not only on the East Coast, but also in Nebraska and California, all part of the Aikido of Hawaii International family.
Would you say that you have an intimate organization?
Very much so. We work together and learn together in many ways like a family. The support is there. My philosophy is a simple one: to teach and learn aikido, and that goes for me as well as all my students. It is not my style to create an empire, just good aikido men and aikido women. Simple.
What is your feeling on the future of aikido?
I would like to see us become less egotistical about our little empires. Aikido is not about ego, it is not about territory and it is not about competition or who has the better technique. Ego is like a cancer eating away at the very foundation of martial arts. We must make a conscious effort to remove ego. Then and only then can we break down the barriers that have been created and follow the path set down for us by O-Sensei. Aikido is universal, it is for everyone and we should practice in that spirit. I would like to pay tribute to Sadao Yoshioka Sensei, the former chief instructor in Hawaii and a very vital force in my path of aikido. He was a tremendous individual and I do not wish to leave this interview without mentioning his name.
Thank you, Sensei, for sharing your insight and offering an invaluable history lesson from aikido's inception in the United States to the present day. We appreciate your candid impressions of O-Sensei as seen through the eyes of a novice in aikido in those days, and your wisdom and experience as one who is a true leader in the art of aikido today.[The above interview was conducted by John Goss, and transcribed and edited by John Stump and David Lynch. A hearty thanks to all! -Ed.]


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But you don't really care about that! Today's page, almost no text! Well, hope you all can figure out what's going on in the middle there. Remember, read comics left to right, top to bottom.
Aaaaand I just realized I left off Colb's "You're on," in the previous page. Oh well. Can you all sense just how much I care right now?
I admit, I'm too interesting in catching the next episode of Once Upon a Time and Terra Nova to go back and edit that page at the moment. Has anyone been watching the UK show "Spy?" ZOMG it's hilarious. I don't have a TV, only Hulu and Netflix, so I have no idea how new it is, but it's seriously funny.
Anyway, I'll think of something more interesting to post in the morning. Enjoy the [hopeful] return to normal updates.


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Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Fallow Fields Camping Ltd uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
Fallow Fields Camping is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in line with the GDPR rules introduced on 25th May 2018. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website or on the phone, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Fallow Fields Camping Ltd will review and may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 25th May 2018.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Full Name
- Contact information including phone number and email address
- Address information including postcode
- Vehicle registration
- other information relevant to your booking and potential offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information in order to fulfil your booking and provide you with the information required in order to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible, this includes:
- Internal record keeping and operational requirements of the campsite itself.
- We will email you confirmation emails and further information emails in relation to bookings made with us.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about camping opening dates, new events, special offers and/or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone or post. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
All information stored on bookings or enquiries is held on a cloud based system on secure servers. No credit card information is stored within any of our systems and we adhere to separate PCI compliance when processing card information.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. If you use these links to leave our site, we do not have control of how these external sites may use your information. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and is not covered by this privacy policy. You should refer to each individual privacy policy if you are concerned about how they may use your information.
Controlling your personal information
You are able to control the use of the information we hold at any time in the following ways:
- If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.


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What all am I looking for? Simply well rounded sites. For me, being affiliates is sort of a favor for a site you would recommend. Who all can apply?
All I require is:
1. You must link back via 'affiliates' (of course) on your site. It must be stated clearly that I'm an affiliate.
(note: Only after you have been accepted as an affiliate should you put my link up. It's pointless to state I'm an affiliate on your site before you even apply. I do not reply to applications unless I've accepted you.)
2. You must link my site here: http://inuyashakarma.moon-blurred.net
3. Inuyasha related is what I look for most, but not a requirement. It depends on the site.
4. No hentai sites can apply.
5. If you have a long hiatus (no content available at all/broken link), I will remove you from my list. Sites that have not been updated in over a year are subject to be taken down as well. I do keep some affiliates though their site is no longer active. This purely depends on the quality of the site if I do this or not. If I do not see my link on your site 'anywhere', I will take down your link immediately from the affiliates list. No warnings.
If you do not get a reply after two weeks at the most, then it means no. Again, I like to look for sites I think are great. Having an original layout, well researched content, etc.
If I catch you direct linking from another site for an image or etc, your application will be thrown out. I do not condone direct linking at all. Period. If you had permission to do so, you better tell me. ^_<
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Melissa Goodstein, Esq. graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A. and high honors in both American Studies and European Cultural Studies in 1987. She received her J.D. degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1990 where she served as an editor of the Journal of International Law.
In 1992, she completed mediation training and in 1993 started a private practice specializing in divorce mediation with offices in Westchester and New York City. In 2003 Melissa received training in collaborative law and in 2005 was trained in the interdisciplinary collaborative team model.
Melissa practices exclusively within the mediation and collaborative divorce models. Her practice is located in Katonah, New York serving clients throughout Westchester County and Putnam County and the surrounding New York metropolitan area.
Melissa is a member of the New York State Council of Divorce Mediation, the Greater New York Council of Family and Divorce, the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. She is also a member in good standing of the Westchester Women's Bar Association and has completed advanced training in both mediation and collaborative practice.
Melissa is passionate about providing the best possible support for all her clients and is an advocate of alternative healing techniques such as chiropractic, yoga and meditation to help support her clients during the divorce process. She believes that healing from the inside out is instrumental in achieving a good divorce and a transition to a new life.
Contact Melissa Goodstein today to learn more about her mediation and family law services. Her practice is geared toward holistically minded clients who are actively seeking non court solutions for their family and matrimonial conflicts. Her law office is in Katonah, NY, serving Westchester and Putnam counties and the surrounding New York metropolitan area. Initial consultations are free of charge.


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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is pleased to bring you the Emergency Severity Index (ESI): A Triage Tool for Emergency Department Care, Version 4: Implementation Handbook, 2012 Edition. This edition of the handbook, like the previous edition, covers all details of the Emergency Severity Index—a five-level emergency department (ED) triage algorithm that provides clinically relevant stratification of patients into five groups from least to most urgent based on acuity and, unique to ESI, resource needs.
This edition introduces a new section (Chapter 6), developed in response to numerous requests for more detailed information on using the ESI algorithm with pediatric populations. The section recognizes that the needs of children in the emergency room differ from the needs of adults, including:
- Different physiological and psychological responses to stressors.
- More susceptibility to a range of conditions, such as viruses, dehydration, or radiation sickness.
- Limited ability to communicate with care providers; thus harder to quickly and accurately assess.
In keeping with our mission to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans, one of AHRQ's areas of emphasis is improved training for the health care workforce. This handbook will provide invaluable assistance to ED nurses, physicians, and administrators in the implementation of a comprehensive ESI educational program. In turn, a well-implemented ESI program will help hospital emergency departments rapidly identify patients in need of immediate attention, better identify patients who could safely and more efficiently be seen in a fast-track or urgent-care area rather than in the main ED, and more accurately determine thresholds for diversion of ambulance patients from the ED.
We hope that you find this tool useful in your ongoing efforts to improve the quality of care provided by your emergency department.
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Behind the Rugby World Cup has been an army of volunteers who've given up their time for something they had passion for. I was among them.
A year ago in September 2010 they asked for volunteers, and I put my name into the ring. Expecting something glamourous like marshalling at the odd free game, or meeting a celebrity.
In actual fact my volunteering meant I had an office job, working with IT creating photo passes. As it would turn out, a portion of this has been my actual day job. So not really glamourous.
But is that a surprise? When work needs to be done, it needs to be done. Sometimes it's unglamourous, sometimes dull, sometimes tiring. But it needs to be done.
The best part after the win by the All Blacks was the victory parade in Wellington. As volunteers, we got to wear our uniform and walk behind our team through the streets. It was an amazing experience.
Oddly enough we've been reflecting at work about projects, and how we end the. Invariably projects complete a little later than liked, and we scurry from one to the next. We lose our ability to celebrate success in any form.
All told my volunteer work for the World Cup added up to about 7 days. And yet we walked through the streets with a bit of fanfare, we got a mention of thanks from the Prime Minister himself.
And yet I put many more hours and effort into my work and projects. But do we find the time to have our own celebration? Perhaps it's time we did.


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Tour ID: 10035635
This tour allows you to hace 2 nights in the oldest rainforest in the world, it is around 180 millon years old! You see all there is on offer and instead of rushing back to Cairns stay overnight and soak up the history and the peace of this ancinet Heritage Listed place.
Where we GO, What we SEE
- Alexandra Range Lookout
- Daintree Mangrove Sanctuary
(Chance to buy some breakfast)
- Guided Rainforest Walk
(may not be available for pax staying at Crocodylus) - Daintree River Croc Cruise
- Mossman Gorge Swim/Walk
- Visit Port Douglas
- Afternoon or morning tea and biscuits
- Rex Range Lookout
- Free time at your rainforest accommodation.
Tour Details:
Your tour commences at your accommodation in Cairns where our enthusiastic Rainforest Guide collects you.
Cape Trib Connections departs Cairns by 8.00am heading north through the sugar cane fields and northern suburbs of Cairns in a comfortable air-conditioned bus. Pickups in Port Douglas are at 8.45am.On our way to Port Douglas we travel along the Captain Cook Hwy.
This is truly one of most scenic coastal drives in Australia and compares favourably with the Great Ocean Rd in Victoria. We drive through the lush green fields of the Mossman sugar cane area looking at the spectacular rainforest clad coastal mountain ranges along the way.
We cross the mighty Daintree River on a cable ferry and enter the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. Here things begin to change for the better. We find the road narrows and the rainforest towers over us as we enjoy the ever-increasing beauty of this ancient Gondwana Rainforest.
This place is truly a window into the past with plants such as the King Ferns which have it's historical roots set firmly in the Carboniferous age some 360 million years ago. We climb the Alexandra Range entering World Heritage Rainforest as we traverse the peak. There are superb views to be experienced from the Alexandra Range lookout. You can expect to see over a hundred kilometres on a clear day while viewing the mouth of the Daintree River and out towards Snapper Island.
This enjoyable drive is both fascinating and interesting as we pass through the rainforest community at Cow Bay before crossing several creeks on our way to the Cape. We will drop you at your accom of choice at approx 12.00pm where you can laze by the pool or on a sandy palm fringed beach. After days of fun, sun, action or relaxation your coach departs the "Cape" at approx 1.00pm.We head back to Cairns enjoying activities along the way.
2 nights dorm accommodation - included accommodation is Dormitory style shared accommodation at PK's Jungle Village. You may choose to upgrade or change to a different property when booking.
3 Days and 2 Nights
7:00 AM Daily
Cairns, Port Douglas and Cairns Beaches
Pick-ups from Hostels, Hotels, Motels in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. Please add your accommodation details in the space provided on the booking form and we will send you an exact pick up time.
7-7.35 - Cairns
8-8.15 - Northern Beaches
8.45-9 - Port Douglas
Water Bottle, Towel, Swimmers, Insect Repellent, Sunscreen, Clothes, Money(incase phone lines/eftpos goes down), Food(if you wish to cook as there are communal kitchens otherwise you can buy food there), Cooking utensils,
Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Daintree River
3D/ 2 N Upgrade to Ferntrees Dorm
Adults: $10.00
3D/ 2N upgrade to a Cape Trib Beach House dorm room
Adults: $20.00
3/2 Upgrade to PK's Double ensuite (sole)
Adults: $250.00
3D/2N Upgrade to PK's Double ensuite (twin share)
Adults: $100.00
3/2 Upgrade to Ferntrees Private Cabin (Sole use)
Adults: $250.00
3/2 Ferntrees Private Cabin (Twin Share)
Adults: $100.00
3D/ 2N Upgrade to a Mackay Room at Cape Trib Beach House (Sole use)
Adults: $320.00
3D/ 2N Upgrade to a Mackay Room at Cape Trib Beach House (twin share)
Adults: $135.00
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Taking the 12 steps on the journey to overcome drugs or alcohol may not be the right solution for most people. They may find that the best non 12 step rehab programs have more to offer as they struggle with an addiction.
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This position can be based in any province in Western Canada.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated and focused on fulfilling the mandate of this position which is: "…to consistently deliver suitable job candidates for Company Driver and Owner Operator positions within our organization…"
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The scientists discussed below are doing research on the brain. Students will have an opportunity to hear from these scientists by watching the video accompanying this module. Following the description of each scientist's work is a brief explanation of how each uses the steps of scientific inquiry to solve problems.
Eric Chudler, Ph.D.
A neurophysiologist from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Chudler is currently studying why people with an illness called Parkinson's disease experience significant pain. Parkinson's disease affects a small area of neurons in a certain part of the brain. These neurons are responsible for coordinating smooth and balanced muscle movement. Parkinson's disease causes these nerve cells to die, and, as a result, body movements are affected. The person becomes shaky and finds it hard to speak. Dr. Chudler is conducting his research with rats and trying to understand the activity of neurons, or nerve cells, in the area of the brain affected by Parkinson's disease.
Understanding Dr. Chudler's Research in Terms of the Steps of Scientific Inquiry
Observe: Dr. Chudler observed that people with Parkinson's disease also experience a lot of pain. He was puzzled by this because Parkinson's is a disease of movement and not typically associated with pain. He wanted to find out what was causing the pain in people with Parkinson's disease.
Predict: Dr. Chudler believes that a specific part of the brain is involved in both Parkinson's disease and pain. When this part of the brain is affected, people get the movement problems of Parkinson's disease, as well as the pain they experience.
Experiment: Using rats, Dr. Chudler measures the activity of neurons in the part of the brain responsible for Parkinson's disease to see if the pain is originating in the brain. If he can find where the pain is coming from, it will be easier to develop a treatment for this problem.
Conclude: From his research, Dr. Chudler hopes to find the area or pathways in the brain that cause pain in people with Parkinson's disease. Once this area or pathway is discovered, new treatments can be developed.
Michael Byas-Smith, M.D.
Dr. Byas-Smith is an anesthesiologist at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He is working with other scientists to determine whether chemical changes that take place in the brain make certain individuals more likely to become addicted to drugs. To answer this question, Dr. Byas-Smith and his team are working with rats, monkeys, and humans.
Understanding Dr. Byas-Smith's Research in Terms of the Steps of Scientific Inquiry
Observe: Dr. Byas-Smith wondered how specific chemicals in the brain behave when drugs or medications are given to people. These special chemicals are important because they help create habits in people. Some habits are good, like keeping your room neat or getting a good night's sleep. Other habits can be bad, like eating too much food even when you are not hungry.
Predict: Dr. Byas-Smith predicts that these chemicals act as a "switch" for addictive behavior. He wants to find the switch and figure out how to turn it off.
Experiment: Different experiments are being conducted on various systems in the brain to see whether there is an "addiction switch." Dr. Byas-Smith uses a Positron Emission Tomograph or "PET" scanner to take a picture of the brain while it's working.
Conclude: If Dr. Byas-Smith and his staff are able to find out how the brain chemicals work, they may be able to make medications that can help people stop bad habits and help those who might be more likely to develop bad habits.
Denise Jackson, Ph.D.
Dr. Jackson is the Director of the Undergraduate Behavioral Neuroscience Program at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She studies rats to look at the effects of cocaine on how the brain grows even before the rat is born.
Understanding Dr. Jackson's Research in Terms of the Steps of Scientific Inquiry
Observe: Dr. Jackson wonders how cocaine affects the growth of the rats' brains at different times before they are born.
Predict: She predicts that giving a mother rat cocaine will have a different effect on the brains of her baby rats than on the mother rat herself. Different amounts of cocaine will also produce different effects.
Experiment: She uses specific tools and instruments to see how the brains of unborn rats are affected by cocaine. She is trying to learn if the neurons are where they are supposed to be in the developing brain.
Conclude: By testing these predictions on rats, Dr. Jackson is able to further understand brain development in humans. She hopes that as this begins to be understood, we may be able to make discoveries and develop ways to correct the problems in babies whose mothers take drugs like cocaine before they are born.
Alane Kimes, Ph.D.
Dr. Kimes is a drug abuse researcher. She works at the NIDA Research Program in Baltimore, Maryland. She is interested in finding out how drug abuse changes the way the brain works. From her research with animals and people, she hopes to find ways to help people stop using drugs.
Understanding Dr. Kimes' Research in Terms of the Steps of Scientific Inquiry
Observe: The purpose of Dr. Kimes' research is to study how the brain functions in normal people in comparison to how the brain functions in drug abusers or smokers.
Predict: Dr Kimes believes that if she is able to find out what is different about the way drug abusers' brains work, she may be able to find out ways to help their brains and make them work more like the brains of people who don't abuse drugs.
Experiment: Dr. Kimes uses a scanner to see what parts of the brain are working harder than other parts when people play special games or take little tests. The brains of people who have taken drugs like cocaine, heroin, or marijuana or who smoke cigarettes sometimes work differently than people who don't take these drugs.
Conclude: So far, Dr. Kimes has found that the parts of the brain involved in making risky decisions don't work as well in drug abusers when compared to people who don't abuse drugs. She hopes to find out more so she can change the way the brain works and help people make better decisions to not use drugs.
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I am really pleased to announce that Elphick's will soon be stocking the work of the Spanish illustrator Blanca Gomez. Just thought I'd give you a sneak preview of a small selection whilst I wait for the prints to arrive. Love them!
Archive for June, 2011
Blanca GomezJune 15, 2011
Garden GhostsJune 14, 2011
My print is now available in three new sizes prices are £75 for small, £135 for medium and £195 for large. For full details please visit www.elphicksshop.com
Inside Elphick'sJune 13, 2011
Jen's been SquirrelingJune 9, 2011
Jen Franklin 'Falconry'
Jen Franklin 'Squirrel with Fluttering Sparrow'
Jen Franklin 'Squirrel with Ornamental Bird'
I love these new prints by Jen Franklin, I think they are stunning. I'm particularly fond of 'Falconry, so much so that I am going to have to treat myself. She has increased the edition size and reduced the price to make them more affordable and accessible. They will be available in the shop real soon, you can also purchase them online here.
Elphick's VouchersJune 9, 2011
Elphick's Vouchers are finally here and are available in-store in £10 and £20. You can also buy them online here.
Easy StreetJune 9, 2011
Either James Brown has been extremely busy or I've been incredibly slow to keep you up to date with his recent print releases. All present and correct now though, and there are some fine examples indeed. I think my favourite has to be 'Pointers', you'll find me taking a right….how about you? All delivered straight to your door with a simple click on the online store.
Maria Hatling in GraziaJune 7, 2011
Maria Hatling's 'Powder Room Girls' print has been featured in this weeks Grazia. You can order yours here.


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Myst: ''Though it has been close to a year since the first season finished airing, season two of Chihayafuru picks the story up right where we left off without losing a single bit of it's charm. One thing that I've always liked in particular about this show is its portrayal of the competitive aspects of Karuta.
Not only because it makes for a very intense story, but also because competitive games have always been a big part of my life. Growing up I played in quite a few Chess tournaments around the country. I competed and placed in tournaments, some even on national level, and on occasion even participated in teams. In recent years I've also begun playing League of Legends, and while not as serious as my Chess experience, I still try to be competitive both as a solo player and with my team.
Chihayafuru really resonates with me because the experiences and the struggles of the characters remind me so much of my own experiences in the competitive world. And as we enter the show's second season, and the Karuta club is forced to pick up additional members, Chihayafuru once again impresses me with its depiction of team dynamics.''


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As a business, one needs to be aware of the changes in the valuation method and also how to go about valuation in some special cases, for e.g. additional charges / discounts, branch transfers (which are taxable under GST) and when a supply is made with money not being the consideration.
In order to eliminate ambiguities and avoid litigation due to inaccurate or flawed valuation of goods and services, valuation methods have been provided by the law which act as guidelines to businesses while determining the accurate taxable value.
Valuation of Taxable Supplies under GST
In the previous tax regime, different methods were adopted to determine the value of the supply, for e.g. -
a) Excise - Based on transaction value or quantity of goods or MRP
b) VAT - Based on sale value
c) Service Tax - Based on taxable value of taxable service rendered
However, in the GST regime, the value of goods and / or services supplied will solely be the transaction value, i.e. the price paid / payable at each point in the supply chain.
Additional Charges & Expenses
Which may lead us to our next question - how do we account for additional charges and expenses, such as discount, packing charges etc. - under the GST regime? Should they be included or excluded from the transaction value?
Similarly, the following are some charges/expenses of supply, which are included in the transaction value -
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The Campaign for New York/New York Housing
By Nora MClaughlin and Carla Rabinowitz, Community Access, Inc.
Hundreds March for Housing for New York's Most Vulnerable
Tourists and businessmen alike could not help but tune their ears to choruses of: "Governor Cuomo hear our cries! Supportive housing saves lives!" and "What do we need?" "Housing!" "When do we need it?" "Now!"
At 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, over 300 individuals gathered to march outside Governor Cuomo's Midtown office to demand 35,000 more units of supportive housing be built throughout the state of New York over the next ten years.
The Campaign for New York/New York Housing is the fourth of its kind and aims to provide permanent housing combined with support services for mental health recipients, people who are homeless and vulnerable populations of New York (e.g. domestic violence survivors, those with HIV/AIDS and at-risk youth).
Passionate members of the community attended the rally, adorned with appropriately-decorated t-shirts and posters, to peacefully motivate change throughout New York.
Along with saving the lives of thousands of New Yorkers, the implementation of the Campaign for New York/New York's platform would also enhance property values and save tax dollars. Based on evidence from similar initiatives in the past, it is clear that real estate values increase for properties surrounding supportive housing developments. Additionally, for each new unit of supportive housing, $10,100 in taxpayer dollars is saved yearly. "Supportive housing solves homelessness, improves neighborhoods, and saves tax dollars."
With such documented success, supportive housing seems like a clear replacement for more traditional and expensive methods of institutionalization and/or imprisonment. However, Governor Cuomo's proposal addressing this issue calls only for 5,000 additional units of supportive housing, in comparison to the 35,000 units the campaign demands. The governor's proposal is not nearly sufficient in a state where currently only one in every five eligible applicants can be awarded supportive housing, and where homelessness is only on the rise.
The campaign has support from a multitude of high-profile organizations. This year's organizer, Patrick Markee of the Coalition for the Homeless, attracted representatives from his own company to attend the event, as well as individuals from Community Access, VOCAL-NY, Housing Works, and more.
Hundreds of residents of the local homeless shelters and city supportive housing units stood with the Campaign for New York/New York Housing in an effort to improve quality of life for their own communities. There is nobody more qualified to demand change than those experiencing its absence firsthand.
At around 11:30 the rally concluded with a march across the street to a public piece of sidewalk. Participants gathered and promised to continue to fight for the passage of the Campaign for New York/New York's platform for supportive housing. As the crowd dispersed, a sense of hope lingered.


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The most awaited month of the whole year, month of December arrives. It is the month of cheers, love and of course Christmas. Christmas is the occasion that arrives after a year to the Christian community that regards this festival as the religious event of their own. When the word Christmas comes to mind, the other thought comes is surely Decoration. Whether it is the Christmas lights or the tangled multi- colored ribbons all such items are of great importance in the festival of Christmas.
Here is the list of the top 10 most unique Christmas home decor items that have especially originated for the holiday and Christmas season.
1. Nutcrackers
the most unique and the treasured symbol of the celebration of Christmas is the nutcracker. It is the most amusing toy with that it is also a good decorative item that can enhance the joy of celebrations of Christmas.
2. Nativity Scenes
another piece of décor that is the awesome one to have. Christians traditionally assemble the sculptures to represent the nativity scene of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most unique items that can increase the worth of Christmas.
3. Stockings
Hangings of the stockings that are red in color are also one the great Christmas decorative item that is also the most prominent one. There is quite acute history behind this tradition. In the 4th century, Santa Claus went to the house where several unmarried daughters, which have no money for their dowries, have hanged their wet stocking near the chimney to allow them to dry. Santa put the gold coin in each stocking and that is where the tradition of stockings started.
4. Ornamental Santa Claus
how could you forget Santa Claus while it's Christmas. Santa Claus ornaments are one of the best decorative items for Christmas that everybody loves. Your home looks great with the Christmas tree having the Ornamental Santa Claus tangled at the Christmas tree or at the front door.
5. Scented Candles
scented candles are anther most important but unique decorative item for the celebrations of Christmas. These are the best way to share you joy of Christmas by lighting up these glorious Christmas candles that are gorgeously fragranced with the flame of Christmas.
6. Tinsel
it is another most unique yet beautiful decorative item that is specially made for the event of Christmas. It is the sparkling type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice. These were made originally from the extruded strands of silver but in the present form, tinsel is made from the lead foil that somehow covers the space of silver. These decorative items have special affection with the event of Christmas.
7. Christmas Trees
the most essential decorative item for the Christmas celebrations is the Christmas tree, without which, the celebrations of Christmas would be paled. It is one of the most prominent and the unique decorative item for the Christmas event because of its tradition rooted with the Christians and Jesus Christ. The Christmas tree of various types decorated with the heavy ornaments gives the best feel of Christmas more than anything else.
8. Garlands
like the candle lit wreaths, the garlands have also very practical roots attached with the celebrations of Christmas. The rich color of these garlands coupled with the fresh aromas makes them a really versatile option for the home décor items during the season of Christmas.
9. Wreaths
another most important and the unique Christmas home décor item is the Wreath made up from the pine boughs. This is one of the most amazing traditions of the Christmas that consists of hanging the Wreaths on the doors made from different flowers and the LED lights. In Christmas celebrations, a four candled advent wreath is most common one that displays the faith of the followers of Christian community.
10. Christmas Lights
Also known as Holiday lights, these lights are one of the most important and the unique part of the Christmas celebrations that no Christmas celebration can be completed without these lights. Christian communities who celebrate the event of Christmas illuminate their houses and their streets in order to show the journey of Jesus Christ from the Earth to heaven.


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Durango, Colorado — Green Home For Sale
Luxury craftsman masterpiece just nine miles from downtown Durango. It is quintessential Colorado exemplified, designed toward a degree of perfection in aesthetics, function and efficiency rarely achieved, & leads with its attention to green building
Listing ID: 19731
- Energy Efficient Home
- Photovoltaic (PV)
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|Annual Utility Cost
|Home Area
|3,205 sq ft
|Total Property Area
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Property Description
This four bedroom, 3.5 bath luxury home is a craftsman masterpiece in Falls Creek Ranch, just nine miles from the heart of downtown Durango, Colorado. It feels, however, like a world apart, situated in the midst of the magnificent red cliffs and tall pines hanging above the Animas Valley surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. This home was carefully designed over the course of five years of planning the architecture and innovative engineering of the home. In addition to its stunning elevations and exquisite craftsman detailing, the home leads with its attention to green building efficiencies (see the detail on it's green-built components including geo-thermal heat and solar power in the green remarks section of this listing). The attention to design is evident in every square inch of the home. Each room is crafted to take full advantage of the multitude of extraordinary mountain and pine vistas. It truly feels a part of the plentiful streaming light, tall pines, and red cliffs in its immediate company. In an area with over 300 days of sunny blue skies, the home has the advantage of three generous decks and a private patio, two of which are covered, and a private hot tub oriented perfectly toward the longest and most impressive vista. The use of natural stone, hardwoods, and metal are accoutrements in the interior crafted in astonishing concert with the home's signature aesthetic and mountain modern sensibilities. For detailed features, please see our feature list in associated documents. As you tour the home, pay close attention to craftsman details including art nooks, coffered metal elements, pottery shelves, accent uplighting, and the careful plan to allow light to flow freely in the open floor plan that carefully guards privacy in its well-designed spaces. This home is quintessential Colorado exemplified, designed toward a degree of perfection in aesthetics, function and efficiency rarely achieved.
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Custom Designed Energy Efficient Home built by Mark Galbraith with a HERS Rating of 28; GREEN FEATURES INCLUDE: Geothermal Heat Pump; Two heat recovery ventilators (one for kitchen/living/dining areas and one for bedrooms and upper level); Insulating Hunter Douglas window coverings; Solar Panels by Shaw Solar allow LPEA Electric meter to credit power to this account for both energy and cost savings; Blown-in Insulation throughout and Flash and Batt insulated flooring; Hot water circulating pump, conserving water so you don't have to run the hot water more than 2-3 seconds before water is "hot". All of these energy efficiency features factor into the overall total cost savings of the home. Propane consumption is so modest that the 500 gallon propane tank can last an entire year. Average monthly electric bill is $185/ month, however, often this is offset by solar power. See Assoc Docs for details. Click this link to learn about the GeoThermal component: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20162296-2,00.html
Neighborhood Description
Falls Creek Ranch is a community of 100 one-acre home sites nestled within 940 acres of private land. It is located in a hanging valley above and west of the Animas River valley North of Durango, CO. The residents in the ranch share ownership of an additional 840 acres permanently reserved for open-space, hiking and cross-country skiing trails, equestrian and tennis facilities, a private lake for fishing and swimming, and the red rock cliffs that are a signature accoutrement to the mountains.
Market Area
Durango is the kind of town you daydream about. It's an authentic Colorado town, with endless opportunities for recreation, a rich history, an exciting future, and countless true stories to tell. Durango is a 21st century Old West town, where people are friendly and real, where they work hard and play hard. With more than 16,000 residents, Durango is the largest town in southwest Colorado. It's also certainly one of the happiest.
School District
Needham Elementary, Miller Middle School, Durango High School
Locals are fond of saying that those who choose to live in Durango do so not for fame and fortune, but for the superb quality of life. Durango is known for endless outdoor recreation, as well as world-class attractions like the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, and historic Downtown Durango Downtown Durango.
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Photovoltaic (PV)
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Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc.
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Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
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Low VOC
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Wood - Laminated
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Asphalt Composition Shingle
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Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago Fire Department paramedic was found Thursday inside a burning home on the city's Far South Side. Sources said he was fatally shot.
Lieutenant Robert Spoon, 28, was with the CFD for two and a half years. His death came as a shock to his colleagues.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has yet to confirm a cause and manner of death.
The firefighter-paramedic was found Thursday afternoon in the basement of a home in the 11400-block of St. Louis Avenue in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood and carried out by several firefighters.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he died.
Neighbors were in a yard when they saw the flames shooting out of the home around 3:30 p.m.
"They brought a man out on one of the fire department, on one of the wheeled stretchers. He didn't look too good," said John Kotan, a witness.
"You know whatever is going on, I hope everybody was OK. I feel sorry for the family. If he was a family man, or by himself, or whoever it was, it's just sad that it happened," said Joan Shaw, who lives nearby.
Lt. Spoon also worked for the Hometown Fire Department for 10 years.
A death investigation is underway. A Chicago Police Department Bomb and Arson team is looking into a cause.
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HARTWELL, Ga - After round 1 of the 2019 Conference Carolina's Women's Golf Championship, Limestone leads with a score of 11 over par 299.
The Saints were led by Pilar Martinez, whose even par round of 72 included 5 birdies and tied for the low round of the day. Converse College's Tyler Dawson also shot a 72, carding 3 birdies for the round.
Converse holds the second place spot with a score of 27 over par 315. Rounding out the top three is Erskine College at 31 over par 319.
Barton College and Belmont Abbey both sit at 32 over par 320 to tie for fourth place.
Mount Olive sits in sixth place with a score of 35 over par 323, North Greenville sits in seventh at 42 over par 330, and King University sits in 8th place at 47 over par 335. Rounding out the top ten are Emmanuel College in 9th place with a score of 337, followed by Southern Wesleyan University in tenth with a score of 338.
Freshman Aleah Hylton currently leads the Lions with a score of 81.
The ladies played in ideal conditions, the rain holding off and the temperature a comfortable 75 with overcast skies.
Round two tee times will begin at 9 A.M. off of hole number 1, and 9:30 A.M. off of hole number 10. The action can be followed with live scoring at http://results.golfstat.com//public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&tid=17538
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TOM BEGICH: A silver spoon? Here's the real story.
"There's an ad paid for by the Alaska Republican Party running right now that is false, despicable and speaks to both a lack of integrity and the bankrupt and dishonest approach of the paid ads for Mike Dunleavy. The ad asserts Mark Begich, my brother, was born with a silver spoon. Really?"


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Pongal is one delicious and satisfying dish mostly served or breakfast but sometimes in dinner as well. It is meant to be rich with ghee and cashews , paired with COCONUT CHUTNEY and SAMBAR served hot. So why not make this delicious dish with healthy twist replacing the rice completely with Oats. Trust me , do not hesitate to use oats. It does really come out well and tastes just like pongal. The tempering actually is the hero here and not the rice. So I make them often with oats and serve hot with sambar !
Other healthy and Oats recipes on the blog are HERE
- 1 cup oats (I used Quacker)
- 2 cups water
- sat as needed
- 1/3 cup or 1/2 cup Moong dal
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 - 3 tsp Pepper corns
- 8 - 10 cashew nuts
- 1 tsp Jeera
- a pinch of asafoedita
- few curry leaves
- gew ginger juliennes
- Pressure cook the moong dal until its soft (but not mushy)
- Roast the oats 4 - 5 minutes in medium flame.
- Add super hot water to the oats, add salt and allow it to cook completely.
- Add the cooked moong dal and give a good mix.
- Close and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until they are well incorporated and looks like pongal consistency.
- Make a tempering with, ghee (or oil), pepper corns, cashews, jeera and ginger (and curry leaves) .
- Pour this tada on the pongal and give a mix. serve hot with chutney or sambar.
- Do not add so much water in the moong dal and make it mushy, then the pongal will be very gooey along with oats.
- Make it less calorific by replacing the ghee with little oil and skipping the cashews.
- Moong dal can be upto half cup, but if you want less dal then add only 1/3 cup.
- You want the pongal to be a little runny then add a little more water when cooking dal or oats
- You can pressure cook dal and oats together but I wont recommend as dal takes more time and oats gets cooked very quickly resulting in a gooey pongal.
- Serve hot , pongal generally wont be great if its not hot.
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1. Tithes & Offerings- covers church operations
2. Vision 20/20: Building fund for building maintenance
3. World Missions Offering- Supports missions
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty. "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough to store it." Malachi 3:10
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