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Pay or Pass is a feature in which we determine from time to time which apps are worth purchasing, and which apps you can just pass on.
While I did not purchase every app from the Google Play Store "Celebrating 25 Billion Downloads" sale over the past 5 days, I did buy quite a few; and for 25 cents a piece, my wallet thanks me. But not all apps are worth paying for, some of them not even a quarter. And for those of you who missed the sale, I would rather not see you waste the money paying full price for some of the previously discounted apps, especially the ones that I regret paying for at the low, low price of two bits. The following is a list of the apps that I purchased during the sale and my determinations about which ones you should actually buy, even once they return to their normal prices.
Disclaimer: Just because I deem an app worthy of purchase does not necessarily mean purchasing it is in your best interest, and just because I encourage you to pass on an app does not mean the app is bad; read each section about an app and then do a little more research yourself to determine what is right for you.
OfficeSuite Pro 6 + (PDF & HD)
Coming off of our recent post about the top productivity apps for Android, I feel bad about having missed OfficeSuite Pro 6, a quality work app that offers all of the functionality you could possibly want: document, spreadsheet, and presentation creation, editing, and sharing as well as seamless cloud storage integration. And then I thought about it again. At its sale price, OfficeSuite Pro 6 was an absolute steal; at its normal price of $14.99, I am not so sure. If you really need an office app, the free Kingsoft Office is still probably the way to go. As one OfficeSuite Pro 6 review notes, "it doesn't really provide anything that Kingsoft Office doesn't." So unless you just like to spend money on apps, which is certainly noble if you wish to support developers, you can just pass on this one.
Verdict: Pass
Angry Birds Space Premium
If you have yet to play an Angry Birds game at this point, then you probably just have no interest in doing so; the ubiquity of this popular game is well established and you can pretty much play one on any device, even your toaster. But if you do want to try one, or even if you have played the original and liked it, I would recommend buying Angry Birds Space Premium. The game features an additional game-play element in the way of gravitational fields surrounding the planets on or into which you fire the birds, forcing you to think a little bit more about how to solve the puzzles than if you were simply trying to destroy enemy pigs on good, old Earth. Of course, you could just install the free version, but at 99 cents, a mere 74 cent increase over the sale price of the game, purchasing the premium version to remove the ads is worthwhile.
Verdict: Pay
doubleTwist Alarm Clock
doubleTwist Alarm Clock is a feature-rich replacement for the stock alarm functionality of the included Clock, and its primary draw is its ability to play your music as an alarm (which requires you to download and install its free doubleTwist Player to manage your music library). Otherwise, the app is your basic, well-designed alarm clock. Personally I do not use any alarm apps to wake up in the morning, but if you do, doubleTwist Alarm Clock is certainly worth purchasing at $1.99 if you like the idea of hearing your favorite song when you wake up; it will not disappoint in terms of what it is supposed to do.
Verdict: Pay
SketchBook Mobile
SketchBook Mobile touts itself as "a professional-grade paint and drawing application offering a full set of sketching tools and a streamlined and intuitive user interface," and that it is. Once you become acquainted with the interface and learn all of the tools, you will have an easy time drawing wonderful pictures (if you have the talent anyway). Being that this is the phone version of the app, users who own devices with smaller screens may discover that drawing in such a tiny area can be difficult, especially without a stylus. But if you like to draw, and you wish to do so on the go without having to worry about carrying the necessary materials, SketchBook Mobile offers users a reasonable artistic experience at $1.99.
Verdict: Pay
Cut the Rope: Experiments
Cut the Rope: Experiments went on sale before the original, and having played a free version of the original before, I jumped at the chance to buy this iteration to see what the full experience offered; I was not disappointed. CTR:E is such great, casual puzzle game: it starts out with simple game-play elements and gradually introduces newer ones which require more thought, but it never frustrates you to the point where you never want to play it again. I found myself setting my tablet down a few times and walking away, not so much to cool off, but to regroup, and each time I went back I solved the puzzle immediately. CTR:E is not a hardcore, in-depth game by any means (I finished it in 2 days), but it is one of the best casual games you could buy on any platform. The developers just released an update today adding new levels, so the additional content on top of everything else establishes the game as a solid purchase at 99 cents.
Verdict: Pay
ezPDF Reader PDF Annotate Form
ezPDF Reader is one of the best paid PDF apps available on the Play Store, and with the number of features it boasts, one can easily see why. Despite that, ezPDF Reader is not necessarily an app I would recommend purchasing. Certainly its high ratings and strong reviews do not lie, but for $2.99, I would spend my money elsewhere. For most users, a free app like Adobe Reader is more than adequate for viewing and annotating PDFs, and unless you spend a lot of time reading PDFs on your device, you would probably never see the return on investment in a paid PDF reader. Again, ezPDF is a quality app, but unless you seek to take advantage of features like using a stylus to write notes on a PDF, a unique use case in my estimation, then you would probably be best served by a free app.
Verdict: Pass
HD Widgets
HD Widgets is an app that allows you to create custom widgets for displaying information like time and weather or toggles that control device functions, like WiFi. I rarely use widgets myself, but when I do, the stock ones generally suffice. Even still, if you need additional widgets for your app or function of choice, then you could just as easily find comparable ones for free elsewhere on the Play Store. Then again, if you really like widgets, HD Widgets is not a bad app whatsoever. $1.99 is a bit steep though for an app that really only alters the cosmetics of just one or two parts of your home screen, especially when for most users the prepackaged ones will do just fine.
Verdict: Pass
mSecure – Password Manager
For what it does and the features it offers, mSecure was a quite a deal at 25 cents; at $9.99, however, I would be hard pressed to purchase the app. mSecure allows you to store various account log-in information, bank account and credit card numbers, and other private information under the protection of a unified password, and then view it whenever you need it. Unfortunately though, the app does not appear to support any sort of automatic transfer of the stored information to the app or browser into which you would need to enter it. So unless you simply need help remembering your passwords and other account information, the app is short on functionality. The word for mSecure? Pass.
Verdict: Pass
Cut the Rope
Imagine my excitement when the original Cut the Rope went on sale two days after Cut the Rope: Experiments! See my description of CTR:E for my thoughts on the game. CTR is another great buy at only 99 cents.
Verdict: Pay
Camera ZOOM FX
Camera ZOOM FX is an app that extends the functionality of your device's camera by allowing you to capture and manipulate photos with the addition of custom effects, filters, and modes. If you consider yourself a camera enthusiast and need a wide variety of ways to edit the many photos you snap, then Camera ZOOM FX is unparalleled in the Play Store; and even if you only use the camera once in a while, the app offers you the option to make the photos you do shoot into the best images they can be. At absolute worst, the Random Effect option provides near endless entertainment in altering your pictures in unpredictable and often hilarious ways. For $2.99, Camera ZOOM FX does what it is supposed to do and does it well.
Verdict: Pay
Pool Break Pro
Pool Break Pro is a beautiful billiards game that allows you to select several different game modes, aim and shoot using buttons or gestures, and play with others locally or online. The app offers pretty much everything you could want in a pool game, even different game modes and tables if you prefer cutthroat and hexagons to 8 ball and rectangles. The game definitely plays better on devices with larger screens, like the Nexus 7 or even the Galaxy Note, but does well on smaller phones too. If you like pool and have no access to a real table, then Pool Break Pro is an enjoyable simulation and a good value even at its original price of 99 cents.
Verdict: Pay
If you enjoy puzzle games, Cogs ranks among the best of them. The game, rendered in 3D, features puzzles in which players must manipulate the provided objects, including cogs and pipes, to perform the designated task. The app description boasts over 150 unique challenges and 10 hours of game-play, and given the option to complete the puzzles repeatedly to achieve 3-star ratings for quality of solution, time needed, and moves used, I would say 10 hours probably seems accurate. If you enjoy puzzle games too, $2.99 is a fine price to pay for a game of this caliber. Personally I would recommend waiting until you complete both iterations of Cut the Rope though.
Verdict: Pay
Nova Launcher Prime
Nova Launcher, along with its competitor Apex Launcher, is one of the most popular launchers available at the moment. After the sale, however, I suspect many users will have jumped ship to Nova Launcher Prime, not only because of the difference in price, but the difference in quality too. While differentiating between the two is somewhat difficult because of the similarity in features, some users have reported that Nova has a smoother feel, especially in transitioning from screen to screen. And while that little bonus offers some incentive to switch, Android Police reports that Nova Launcher also offers a secret "Labs" menu which contains even more customization options. On top of the gesture support and other features, Nova Launcher Prime is in contention for the crown of best launcher period. And it still shows a price of 25 cents; pick it up soon before the sale ends!
Verdict: Pay
Smart Tools
Smart Tools is an app that contains multiple tools in one, including a flashlight, a compass, and multiple measuring tools. The app uses the camera for the measuring tools, instructing you to position your device in a certain way and snap a photo of the object you wish to measure. To me though, the app seems like more of a gimmick than anything else, and I would certainly never use it to measure anything without having a real measuring tool to back up its results. The flashlight and compass work well, but free apps for those tools exist elsewhere. For 25 cents, Smart Tools is a decent app. For the full price, you would be better served by investing in a real tape measure.
Verdict: Pass
SketchBook Pro
SkethBook Pro is the tablet equivalent of SketchBook Mobile, which I reviewed above. All of what I said about Mobile goes for Pro, so if you have a tablet and like to draw, you would benefit from buying this version too.
Verdict: Pay
The Dark Knight Rises
After developer Rocksteady Studios accomplished the seemingly impossible by transforming Batman from a previously toxic video game IP into two blockbuster hits with Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, I had relatively high hopes for The Dark Knight Rises, a game by developer Gameloft that follows the story line of the movie of the same name. Prior to the sale, however, $6.99 was much too expensive for me to drop on an unproven game, especially a mobile one; at 25 cents though, I had little to lose trying it. Even at that price though, I think I paid too much.
First, the game is almost 2 GB, which pushed my Nexus 7 to the edge of its storage capacity; clearly the size of the game is not an issue if you have the room, so the space requirement is not so much a con as it is an inconvenience for most users I would suspect. But the real issues present with the game-play. TDKR offers little in the way of controls: the user can control Batman's movement with an onscreen "stick", but the other buttons have predefined actions that rob the game of any true player interaction. Instead of multiple buttons that offer different contextual responses, several buttons each initiate one action; the combat button, for example, performs all combat actions. The player need only press it repeatedly in the direction of enemies to defeat them. Because of the control setup, the game plays more like a movie that pauses for occasional, though minimal, player involvement.
The fact that the developers ask for you to purchase additional items and power-ups in-app on top of paying for the initial download is a point of contention too. For $6.99, I expect a robust experience in a mobile game, and one that does not crash after 15 minutes on a device as powerful as the Nexus 7. Absolutely pass on this one, even though you can still snag it for 25 cents.
Verdict: Pass
And that does it for the first edition of Pay or Pass. If you have any other topics you would like us to tackle, any apps you would like us to review, or any lessons about Android you would like to learn, please let us know in the comments. Thank you for reading!
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Unclaimed Checks
MASS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 200A SECTION 5: Subject to the provision of section one A, all intangible personal property not otherwise presumed to have been abandoned under any other section of this chapter, including but not limited to all certificates of ownership, dividends, stocks, bonds, money, drafts and claims for money and credit….shall be presumed abandoned unless claimed by the beneficiary or person entitled thereto within three years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery.
CHAPTER 200A SECTION 9A: On or before November first of each year the treasurer of any city or town holding checks issued by said city or town which have not been cashed and which are deemed abandoned under section five may issue a written determination that it is in the best interest of said city or town to follow the procedures set out in this section.
Checks issued by the City of Waltham that remain un-cashed are subject to the following actions:
- Letters are sent to payee's of un-cashed checks along with an acknowledgement form
for claiming the funds.
- For checks over $100.00 an advertisement is placed in the local newspaper.
- An un-claimed check list is posted on the web-site.
- What if my name appears on the list, how do I claim my money?
- What happens if no one claims a check?
- I received notice of an un-cashed check, what is it for?

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REAL ESTATEBoston firm Albany Road purchases Gateway Center building for $13.2 millionThe office building at the foot of the State House lawn sold recently for $13.2 million to a Boston real estate firm.Albany...
Boston firm Albany Road purchases
The office building at the foot of the State House lawn sold recently for $13.2 million to a Boston real estate firm.
Albany Road Real Estate Partners bought the Gateway Center building in Capital Center on May 23 � the second purchase in Rhode Island this year for the fledgling firm.
Earlier this year, Albany Road closed a $13.6-million purchase of a four-story office building in Warwick�s MetroCenter office park.
The four-story Gateway Center in Providence has changed hands a number of times in its short history.
The building next to the Providence train station was constructed in 1989, financed by $23 million in bonds issued by the state. The state retirement system bought the bonds, becoming the mortgage holder on the building.
Gateway Eight, the building�s developer, declared bankruptcy in 2004. The pension fund took control of the vacant building, leased it, and then sold it to a Connecticut developer in 2006. U.S. Bank bought the building at a foreclosure auction in 2009 for $13 million. It was the second time in five years that lenders took ownership of the building after borrowers defaulted on a mortgage.
The building at 15 Park Row West also has had a number of primary tenants. First was American Express, which lent its name to the building for a time. Then came Boston Financial Data Services, and then Fidelity Investments.
Now, the building is 86-percent leased, according to Albany Road partner Christopher J. Knisely. Among the tenants are Admirals Bank, software firm Andera, Precision Design, The Big East conference offices and investment firm TIAA-CREF.
Bank Rhode Island financed Albany Road�s purchase of Gateway Center, with a $10-million, 10-year, loan.
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Yacht Restoration School students to launch boats they restored at graduation ceremonies
Students at the International Yacht Restoration School will launch the boats they have restored over the past year as part of their graduation ceremony Saturday.
Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. indoors at 449 Thames St., then shift to the school�s docks to watch the launching of the boats by students in the IYRS boatbuilding and restoration program. They will include a fleet of 12-foot Beetle Cats, a 25-foot twin-cockpit motor launch, a Herreshoff Fish Class sloop, and an 11-foot Frostbite dinghy.
Ken Read, president of North Sails, will speak to the graduates. Read is a well-known sail maker and sailor, and has participated in some of the sport�s elite events, including the America�s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race.
Andy Smith
Dollar: In trading against major currencies Thursday in New York, the dollar ended at 100.96 Japanese yen, down from Wednesday�s close of 101.15 yen. The euro closed at 3:30 p.m. at $1.3043, up from $1.2934.
Metals: Gold for current delivery closed at $1,411.50 a troy ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up from Wednesday�s close of $1,391.30. Silver closed at $22.674, up from $22.445 an ounce.
Fuels: July crude finished at $93.61 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Heating oil was $2.84 per gallon.
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After 3 years of searching for the original drain from inside the Rhondda Tunnel, we are now confident we have finally found it. This was down a little stroke of luck whilst Jim Mackey was out taking Photographs for the Magazine 'Tunnel Vision in which he is editor. Jim bumped in to an elderly gentleman who is native to Blaencwm and explained to him what he was looking for! The Gentleman said, "Well that's easy, I'll show you"!
They walked along, reminiscing the past when the elderly gentleman stopped and said, "There, under the water, can you see it"? And there it was. A great day for the Project thanks to this gentleman.
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Oh all right then, the last one was posted by a "fan". But I think it makes a point. With the exception of an extremely blurry profile picture (below), these are all the photos currently posted on Meredith McIver's Facebook page. I mean, all of them! At first the page didn't exist (she doesn't seem to have a footprint anywhere on the internet), then an empty Facebook page sat there for several days. Then, this! Many people are taking this very, very seriously and saying, "You see, folks? She DOES exist. You were being really stupid believing all those dumb conspiracy theories." From the comments, I'd say at least 3/4 of readers believe this is her real page. People don't really look at photos, and if they do, they believe what they see without questioning. Oh, there she is with Trump. . . with Michelle Obama . . . with - Whatsisname. . .
But I still don't buy it. She's a cardboard cutout, as convincing as the photojob you can see in these pictures. And yet, if we express any doubt of her existence, we're quickly clapped down for being one of those survivalists with guns and dried rations in his basement.
The "proof" I'm hearing is stuff like: she co-wrote several books with Donald Trump in the 2000s. Look! It says so right on the book covers! And if it's in print, it MUST be true. My grandma used to say that (or was it my great-grandma?). She's 65 years old (though she looks more like 40 in the pictures). She went to ballet school, or someone named Meredith McIver went to ballet school, somewhere. She was born in New York and raised in New Jersey, or something like that, and that matches up with "a" Meredith McIver, so she must be real!
I still believe that her name/identity were either wholly invented so that someone could take the fall for Melania Trump's disastrous plagiarized speech, or perhaps they just pulled the name of a real person out of the files - someone now so disconnected from Trump that she's likely to keep her mouth shut (perhaps for a price).
To me, "proof" would be seeing an interview with her on network TV, or perhaps on the news. Anything at all would do, but it has to have her face on it, and it has to have her wearing something besides that dreadful polka-dot jacket. The excuse for her remaining out of sight is that she needs to keep a "low profile" to play down the embarrassment of the theft of Michelle Obama's speech (which was, of course, entirely her fault).
Someone is having us on here, of course. Michael Moore? Who knows. He's too busy predicting the end of the world as we know it (and he might just be right). There's no way in the world this is a valid Facebook page, but where IS her valid Facebook page? Why is it enough for some people to say "she co-wrote a book with Trump, therefore she must be real"? It might be a pseudonym. Such things have been known to happen. I just don't see anything that holds up. And the panicky/contemptuous tone of the articles debunking the "conspiracy theory" is suspicious to me, too. "Stupid idiots! How can you doubt Trump's integrity? He would never do a thing like this. That's as stupid as believing in Bigfoot."
As a matter of fact, I like the Sasquatch photo best, and it's just as skilfully photoshopped as all the rest of them. Her profile picture is so blurry that you really can't tell who it is, which makes me wonder. Maybe she really IS blurry, though - her identity certainly is.


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mcollard wrote: Hello,
Current situation:
I've moved to a new place. The covenants and restrictions of the housing association doesn't allow satelite dishes. I can produce the C&R contract rules upon request. And so I'm not allowed to continue service. I know there's a law which prevents landlords from blocking service, you just put it in the yard, but this is the housing association.
I tried to cancel my service.
I called the support line and requested a manager and they told me the "office of the president" is closed. Not sure if they were pulling my leg or of that is a thing.
At this point the bank account used to pay dish is no longer in use and there's no money in it for the early termination fees.
I want to reach a solution for this so it doesn't go to collections. I can return the receiver equipment.
Please help.
mcollard wrote: I just want to cancel and not pay the fee.
mcollard wrote: Never say never.
I'm looking for a compromise.


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Dear water chemists,
I am running into a strange issue. My RO water which i'm slightly blending with the raw water (after carbon and sediment filter) shows a pH of 7.1-7.2 which is what I want. Now when I heat it up the pH seems to be shooting up to 7.9-8.0. I thought it was a problem with my HLT and so I took a small sample and heated on the stove to check. Got similar results.
Ca 10
mg 4.1
Cl 26
Na - unknown
Alkalinity 56.2
total hardness 42.4
What could possibly going wrong and how can I fix this?
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FINS AND MORE: We've been marveling about the number of quality auto shows going on up and down the coast over the last few weeks. Some specialize in hot rods while others include hundred-year-old gems, but most sprawl over the better parts of streets and parks (if you visited the auto-taculars in La Jolla, Seal Beach, or Santa Barbara in recent days, you know this to be true). And what's that honking its horn up in Santa Maria? Why its the Cruisin' Nationals, which pull into the Santa Barbara County burg over Memorial Day Weekend 2011. (Note the show is Friday through Sunday but not Monday.)
THE FOCUS: The spotlight'll shine on American cars built prior to 1961, so bet on some girthy machines. We're talking those stretched-out, fin-pretty, fit-the-whole-family-plus-cousins cars. Most have wicked paint jobs, too. See who is showing, check out the mean machines from past years, and get dreaming about Santa Maria barbecue. Cars and barbecue? I wonder if anyone has ever thought of that pairing before. A one-day pass to the Nationals is $12.


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When it comes to making new year's resolutions, I prefer to go rogue. No "ooh, I will lose weight in 2011" for me. So what's on the place for this year? Visiting a homeopath and opening my body up to alternatives in medicine.
First up: figuring out what the heck a homeopath is. Eh, I jest. Sort of. The idea of alternative medicine has alternately scared and intrigued me. I was raised in a modern health care centric home, with a mother who is a nurse practitioner. And yet, we practiced so-called complementary medicine all the time, from spraying plain saline up the nose when we had a cold to running a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom to keep our dry skin at bay.
But as I've trekked into adulthood, my dependence on modern medicine has taken a turn I'm not crazy about. I take more pills every day than I care to count (although significantly fewer than many people I know), and when severe neck pain started and my wrists cramped up late last year, I begged my mother for an easy fix (for her part, she refused). It's not the sort of example I want to set for my daughter, who at 5 has rarely been inside the walls of a doctor's office, save for her well visits.
And I'm not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, a National Health Interview Survey found 3.9 million American adults and 900,000 children used complementary or alternative medicine in 2006. Ever drank chamomile tea to settle your stomach? You've used homeopathy. How about those Hyland's Teething Tablets? Although a recall put a taint on them late last year, parents have sworn by them for years, and they're made by none other than the Standard Homeopathic Company.
I've dabbled. But I've never flat out visited a homeopath to see what they're all about. Frankly, I've been a little freaked.
Detractors will call it quackery, refer to the problems with accepting treatment from people who aren't licensed, ingesting "medicines" that haven't gone through the FDA approval process. In point of fact, not all complementary medicine fits into that practiced by a homeopath. And much of it is indeed regulated -- homeopathic "cures" are under the same regulations as a standard over the counter medicine. But more to the point, I'm not buying all they're selling (at least not any more than I'd take a doctor's word 100 percent if I felt I was being abused).
What I am doing is opening my mind to a new experience in 2011; allowing a homeopath or any other alternative medicine practitioner (hello acupuncturist?) a chance to give me their best sales pitch. I'll pick and choose what works for me, just like I have for years, but at least I'll have more options.
Are you willing to try homeopathy in 2011?
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Many hands make light work in Milikapiti
Hi, I'm Peter, and I'd like to share my experience with you because I know it will inspire you as much as it did me. You see, when we work together, we can help Indigenous people in amazing ways.
Milikapiti is a village on the northern coast of Melville Island, in the Tiwi Island group of the Northern Territory. It's 105 kilometres by air from Darwin and has a population of around 450.
Local Milikapiti women and children had come up with the clever idea of creating a community garden at Milikapiti Family Centre Community Safe House, an important place of refuge and source of support. The community drew up a plan but needed help to turn it into something real.
That's where ICV came in.
Indigenous communities trust ICV to help them achieve their goals because they know ICV works on the principles of collaboration and community ownership. When communities are in control of their own development goals, they have a much better chance of succeeding.
ICV was asked to help find a horticulturist to mentor a local team and engage the whole community in developing the safe house grounds. I was delighted when I was asked to be involved.
I'm a keen gardener from the Snowy Mountains of NSW, and I used to teach horticulture for TAFE. I've volunteered with ICV before at Barunga (NT) and on Mornington Island (QLD) and loved every minute of it, so of course I said yes!
Many hands have made for light work in Milikapiti. Men, women and children have all helped create the fruit and vegetable gardens that are now thriving in the community. From design through construction, planting and maintenance, community members have contributed to a marvellous makeover that has added a shade shelter and fire pit and created a friendly meeting place.
When I arrived in mid-May one garden bed was just about ready to plant. I arrived on a Wednesday, and we planted the first corn and rockmelon seeds the next day. By the following Monday, seedlings had emerged, and the project was off to a flying start.
Over the next few weeks, I worked with the local CDEP (Community Development Employment Projects) team and Indigenous Safe House staff. We planted beans among the corn and started tomato and chilli seedlings in trays. We revitalised the mulberry tree growing next door at the women's centre, and we planted several cuttings that struck within days.
The project inspired some generous donations from other organisations and community groups too. The local farm donated some excellent mulch to protect the young plants, and some fertiliser and gypsum to improve the soil. Community women planted several gardens with seeds donated by The Mulch Pitt community garden on the mainland. The women are now tending pumpkins and zucchinis, salad greens and another bed of corn, peppers and spring onions.
Mark, a teacher's assistant from the local school, was most helpful and brought a team of enthusiastic young gardeners over to plant another garden which takes pride of place at the front of the safe house. The children planted a variety of fruit and vegetables and practised watering the seedlings gently. They were very keen to come back to tend their plants!
We recorded everything we did each day and made notes that the gardeners can refer to when planting next year's garden. We took lots of photos and I have wonderful memories of the fun and the camaraderie we shared.
The Milikapiti community was so welcoming, they took me out fishing and taught me how to catch, gather and cook fish, mud crab and shellfish known locally as 'longbum'. I also learned a lot about Tiwi Art and was given a book and a beautiful art piece as a gift.
Most importantly, because the community garden project was their own idea and they were directly involved in it, the safe house now feels like it's really theirs. And community members have the knowledge and skills to maintain the garden in the future years.
Help make sure more projects like this one can go ahead by


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Tim and Beverly Loomis came to Mt. Gilead Church from Michigan. After being involved in different aspects of church work for most of his life, Tim began to feel that God was leading him to become a pastor. So, in the fall of 2011 he entered the Master's Program at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. After finishing in 2013 and less than a year later, he began the interview process to come to Mt. Gilead Church. How he and Beverly ended up coming to Mt. Gilead is quite an amazing story but God was in it every step of the way. Tim and Beverly feel so at home here and have been amazed at God's provision and blessing.
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Tim and Beverly have three children. (Blake, Drew, & Brianna) They have now all graduated from college and are on their own now. In September of 2017 Beverly and Tim were blessed with their first Grandchild, Josias Judah Loomis! Tim has already taken him to Home Depot and hopes next time to get him to Bass Pro so he can begin developing his manly instincts!
Tim loves spending time with Beverly, football (especially that University of Michigan team!), woodworking, fishing, hunting, and Pickle Ball.
Matt Johnson
associate pastor/youth ministries
Pastor Matt has been on staff at Mt. Gilead Church since October 2009 as the Associate Pastor with an emphasis on Youth Ministries. Matt oversees and leads our children and youth programs with a team of volunteers, and assists Pastor Tim in the adult pastoral ministries wherever needed.
Matt has been involved in youth ministry since 1993, when he held weekend and part-time youth ministries in Vandalia, MO, Belleville, IL, and in inner-city St. Louis while attending St. Louis Christian College.
It was at St. Louis Christian College where he met his wife, Darla (married since 1995). They have three children; Hannah, Brianna, and Malachi.
In may of 2019 Matt graduated from Ohio Christian University with his Masters in Pastoral Counseling.
Matt loves just about anything to do with sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats and St. Louis Cardinals. Matt is involved volunteering in the local school district as well as working with local youth sports programs such as Jr. Pro basketball and summer baseball. Besides sports, Matt loves reading, traveling, and hanging out with his wife and kids.
Warren Weitkamp
Worship Leader
Warren came to Mt. Gilead in September of 2016 to become the Worship Leader. Warren was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. He gave his life to Christ in 1992. After completion of high school, he attended Indiana State University where he studied Music Education with an emphasis in Band and Choir, and also met his wife Lori while at ISU. He graduated in 2001 with a Bachelors of Music Education degree. Following college, he began his teaching career that same year and eventually landed in Olney, IL where he continues to be the choral director for the Richland County School District and his wife Lori also teaches music education at the elementary school. Warren and Lori have two daughters, Emma & Eliza. He is a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has performed in award winning quartets and chorus. He directs musicals at both the local junior high and high schools as well as directing some local productions for the Olney Arts Council. He is passionate about serving God, being a father, teacher, and worshp leader. In addition to performing music, Warren enjoys learning more about live sound and recording technology. He is also a very avid cyclist and hopes to someday ride across the United States.
Misty Scherer
office administrator
Misty has worked as the Mt. Gilead Office Administrator since 2010. She attended Maranatha Bible College in Watertown, Wisconsin. She is gifted in administration and enjoys being with others and helping them in their ministries. Among her many responsibilities, she also serves actively on the Deacon Board, and serves on the WeeWorship and Nursery Ministry teams. Misty is married to Scott, and has two children, Jonah & Sydney. In her spare time, Misty is an avid reader of many genres.


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Some breeds and temperaments (i.e., genetics) of dogs are simply more difficult to housebreak. An energetic puppy is so happy and excited to play outside that he
forgets to do his business. But when he comes back inside and relaxes … you guessed it: He's got to go right now! Others can be so relaxed outside they just lay down
and wait to come back in the house, and when they see you and get excited … you guessed it: Mother Nature calls.
Home: The bigger the house, the more difficult to housebreak. To a puppy a large home is an endless maze of potty places. Housebreaking takes a lot of perseverance in
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Food: One of the biggest culprits of housebreaking problems lies in the type of dog food you use, as well as how much, and how often you feed your pet. If your puppy's
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Supplements/medications: Medications, supplements, extra oils, vitamins, etc. can really upset a puppy's or dog's digestive system. If your Veterinarian has suggested
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this will be a really "crappy" experience for both you and your pet.
Water: Most people don't understand the role that water plays in the housebreaking of a puppy. It is critically important that the puppy or adult dog have an adequate
amount of water. But, while most parents monitor their children's intake of water at bedtime, they may not consider the same for their pet. Allowing the puppy to drink
a lot of water at bedtime will have the same result as too much water given to a toddler – sometimes they just can't hold it all night.
3.Dog's Size/Maturity Level.
The size of the dog can lead to housebreaking problems. Smaller breeds usually mature more quickly than larger breeds. Thus, everything being equal, the smaller the
breed, the easier and quicker to housebreak. Generally speaking, the larger and slower-maturing the puppy, the longer it takes to housebreak, especially if two or more
feedings a day are needed for his growing body. Here again, the type of dog food you feed him can be critical and can mean the difference between an easy job of
housebreaking, or a frustrating, intolerable job, with housebreaking problems that never end.
However, smaller dogs are usually bred and raised indoors, often in small, closed-off areas. In this scenario, the puppy's first experiences are pooping and peeing in the
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As a professional dog trainer, this is the most typical problem I see – the puppy or dog knows to go outside, he simply refuses!
Dogs are pack animals. Just as a young child clings to its mother or dad for comfort and security, the puppy is the same way. Without some training, instead of seeing
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Bold, shy, or skittish puppies will ask to be included in the family in their own unique ways. Gentle guidance from the leader of the family can make a difficult dog to
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5.Using Force to Housetrain.
As a general rule, correcting a dog or puppy by hitting is always a BAD idea. Similarly, rubbing their nose in it does little or nothing to teach the puppy or adult dog not
to go potty in the house.
In reality, the only force that works is the force of habit – keeping the right schedule and right dog food for your area and climate.
So, if you're using "no force," how do you tell your puppy he did wrong? This is the question that separates good dog trainers from the rest. If you know how dogs or
puppies think and how they communicate, it's easy. The concept is to communicate to the puppy in the way that he can understand – you must show him that he is a good
puppy, but that pooping or peeing in the house is bad. Accomplish this and, if you're the pack leader, all else is down hill.
6.Some Problems "Appear" As Housebreaking Problems – But Are Not!
One of the ways dogs communicate is by marking their territory (peeing). This tells other dogs or puppies "this is my territory." But in the puppy's mind, they think it's
a good place to relieve themselves. "You did it, so I am going to do it." And the cycle goes round and round. Strange enough, other pets like cats, mice or rats, can cause
a puppy or dog to pee where they smell the other animals. To the puppy, it's "where the toilet is located." To the adult dog, it's a warning to those other pets to "get out
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Every one of these situations presents a unique housebreaking problem where the "one-size-fits-all" approach just doesn't work. Housebreaking is an individual
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I find it strange that people will replace a carpet or get one cleaned at a cost of hundreds or thousands of dollars, yet not seek help to solve their difficult
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I personally believe that a pet is a "member" of the family. And a good start with housebreaking can lead to years of pleasant companionship. Housebreaking problems
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Good luck with your housebreaking situations. I hope this article helps you understand your pet better. If I can be of further assistance, my expertise and services are
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Interrogation: Lives and Trials of the Kamloops Kid
Encore presentation, one day only. Two performances, at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto.
Interrogation: Lives and Trials of the Kamloops Kid
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Filed under citizenship, history, identity, Japanese Canadian, theatre
Toronto's Ravi Jain is at home in the theatre, and with A Brimful of Asha, at Soulpepper till Saturday during its national tour, he and his mom, Asha, make everyone feel at home, greeting each audience member with a fresh samosa and a "Thank you for coming!" Are they getting into character or just being themselves? "I'm not an actor," begins Asha. What they present, with more reality than The Bachelor, is "not a play" but "a dispute" over the attempt to arrange Ravi's marriage.
Asha and Ravi give contrasting perspectives on what happened when Ravi, at age 27, went to his parents' homeland India to give an acting workshop in 2007 and they decided to come along to find him a bride. On each side of the generational and cultural divide, the question seems so clear cut whether it is for the parents to choose when and to whom their child will be married. But there are points to be made on both sides. As Apu says on the Simpsons, "Mother, come on, you know that 1 in 25 arranged marriages ends in divorce."
Asha wears a vibrant fuchsia sari; her son wears a traditional Indian shirt with jeans and sneakers. No costume designer is credited, as the two are surely wearing their own clothes. The simple, homey set is a dining table and two chairs on a rug-covered platform, framed by a curtain in the centre of which is a wide-screen monitor where Jain periodically refers to family photos, maps, and video clips (set designer, Julie Fox; lighting and video designer, Beth Kates).
Ravi Jain is the director of this show he created with his mother primarily through improvisation, and he is an experienced, thoroughly trained actor and award-winning director (2012 Pauline McGibbon Award; founding artistic director of Why Not Theatre; an artist in residence at Soulpepper Theatre Company; inaugural artistic director in residence at The Theatre Centre), but while it is sometimes evident that Ravi is stepping in to keep a scene on track, it is untrained Asha, a self-described "dedicated housewife and abused mother", who steals scene after scene. This is the role Asha was born to play.
Although the duo has performed this show many times in many cities since its premiere at Tarragon in 2012, it does not feel over-rehearsed, in fact it feels perpetually spontaneous, and it probably is a little different every night. The show is primarily humorous but with an undercurrent of tension always ready to pull you in. There is little by way of overt action and the simple production looks easy, an occasionally heated conversation as mother and son sit at the table drinking tea, but the story they tell is a rollercoaster ride, a contentious and intimate conversation to which they welcome us as witnesses. Asha very much seems to be enjoying being herself, and yet the two of them are going over a lot of emotionally charged memories and it must be a taxing experience to relive such painful and personal conflict in front of a packed audience night after night.
As early as age five, Ravi regularly entertained the "extended family" that was his community by mimicking India's legendary film actor Amitabh Bachchan. Asha teases that, by pursuing a life in the theatre, Ravi is not allowing himself to move on from the first of life's four stages, establishing a "real" profession, onto the next stage of finding a wife. The debate is real, but so is the love. At least in the context of the Jain family, the intent of arranged marriage is not to dictate but to ensure a secure and happy future for the child. Fittingly, the name Asha means "hope".
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Take a look at what I've seen so far this month:
The most intensely Canadian play you are likely to see, Yukonstyle is not sentimental or didactic; it is a deep gaze into the soul of Canada. And it's not just for Canadians. It's being staged this year not only in Montreal and Toronto, but also in Paris, Brussels, Innsbruck and Heidelberg. Packed with Canadian context but devoid of cliché, Yukonstyle would be compelling fiction, yet much of the content is taken from too-soon-forgotten news reports and too-readily-dismissed police investigations. Over the past two decades, 600 native women in Canada have disappeared or been murdered.
On a cold Yukon night, with the gruesome details of the Robert Pickton trial unfolding on television, a rebellious and entitled white anglo teenage girl hitchhikes into the lives of a Japanese immigrant and her roommate who is tormented by questions about his native mother who disappeared from Vancouver when he was two.
English language premiere runs until October 27th.
Read my full review at http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/October-2013/Theatre-Review-Yukonstyle-at-Berkeley-Street-Theatre/
Based on the 1870 erotic novel Venus in Furs by Austrian writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, from whose name is derived the word "masochist", David Ives' 2010 play Venus in Fur is a sex-charged gender politics comedy bridging the 19th and 21st centuries. It's like Oleanna meets Pygmalion meets Dan Savage meets bell hooks. Closing October 27th.
Read my full review at http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/October-2013/Theatre-Review-Venus-In-Fur/
Theatre Review: The Best Brothers
Daniel MacIvor's latest play continues at Tarragon Theatre until October 27th. When a couple of very different brothers learn their mother has died, they have to find a way to deal with each other, and her dog. You can tell it's a comedy because the death comes at the beginning rather than at the end.
Read my full review at http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/October-2013/Theatre-Review-The-Best-Brothers/
Les Misérables! Again? Isn't that so 25 years ago? And yet, themes from Victor Hugo's epic story — the Law versus the People, the 99 per cent versus the powers that be — continue to be reflected in the news. Do you see a parallel between the barricade in Les Mis and the G20 barricade? Do you hear the people sing, "Idle No More?" Even if not, the music keeps the audience coming back. Canada's Iranian-born Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean is worth the price of admission.
This gritty new rendition of the world's longest-running musical, with physicality in the performances evoking, more than previous productions, the brutality of the epoch and the story, has no gigantic Lazy Susan rotating the set and actors, which was a pivotal feature of the previous productions. Now the performers are the spectacle.
Read my full review at http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/October-2013/Theatre-Review-Les-Misrables-at-Princess-of-Wales-Theatre/
Evan Andrew Mackay is a playwright and actor who's home from Toronto to stage his new play Father Hero, Traitor Son.
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A chilling discovery in my ongoing research for my play "Father Hero Traitor Son" which is to premiere in a few hours, on August 21.
My play refers to an escape attempt by four Canadian POWs; and while drafting a dedication I was looking up their full names, and discovered the date of their ill-fated escape attempt.
"On Friday, August 21st, 1942, four members of our group escaped from North Point including Sgt. John Payne H6016, L/Cpl. George Berzenski H6700, Pte. John Adams H6294 and Pte. Percy Ellis H6771 ." http://www.hkvca.ca/historical/accounts/williambell/chapter5.htm
Seventy-one years to the day. Let us remember them.
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The final results are in for my poll of the past week, in which (in an unusual question, at least for me, that really had nothing to do with the Pet Shop Boys) I asked my site visitors about their current interest in "new" music -- that is, music by artists with whom they're not already quite familiar. And the response that received the most votes was:
* "I'm fairly open to 'new music' and will listen if the opportunity presents itself, but I don't actively seek it out," picked by 33.0% of the voters.
To see the complete results, please visit my "Commentary" site at http://www.geowayne.com/psbhtml.htm and select one of the "Past Survey Results" options in the top navigation bar or click the appropriate link on my "What's New?" page.
My new survey for the week ahead has a seasonal theme, focusing on Christmas songs -- specifically original (non-cover) pop Christmas songs of the 1990s. That of course includes the Pet Shop Boys' own 1997 Christmas song "It Doesn't Often Snow at Christmas." I've drawn upon a list published two years ago by Us Magazine of what they considered the twelve best original Christmas songs of that decade. Since the PSB song isn't included in that list, I've added it for a total of thirteen. From this list I'd like for you to pick the one that you consider the best, or at least your own favorite.
Now, to be sure, since I run a PSB fansite frequented by PSB fans, I fully acknowledge the bias. It's very likely that "It Doesn't Often Snow at Christmas" will receive the most votes. But, then again, that may not prove true. Whatever the case, it will be interesting to see the final breakdown. So please take a few moments to go through the list of Christmas songs I've provided right there on my home page and make your selection. (And I have the usual options for those of you who feel you can't choose of those songs for one reason or another.)
In the meantime, thanks to everyone who voted in last week's survey! And I hope you all have a fabulous week ahead!
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NWSL Teams Exercise Options and Extend Offers Heading into 2019 Season
Teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) have released updated rosters heading into the 2019 offseason. Teams can exercise contract options or extend new contract offers to players currently on the rosters. Players whose option isn't exercised or don't receive a new contract offer are placed on the re-entry wire. The list of players who are allocated for the 2019 season will be released at a later date.


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Forms, or Poomses in Korean language, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students come to learn the applications of various techniques of Taekwondo. Forms serve a multi-dimensional role, aiding in development and refinement of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Taekwondo student.
W.T.F. uses Poomses for patterns. Poomses originate from the book 'I Ching', a Chinese oracle. The I Ching has 64 hexagrams, a combination of two sets of three lines, closed or broken. The sets of three lines are called trigrams. The closed lines represent Yang, the open lines Yin. In the chinese language, the unity of Yin and Yang is called 'taich'i'. In the Korean language, the unity is called T'ae-guk. This explains the term Poomse Taeguk. The eight trigrams together are called Pal-gwe as in Poomse Palgwe...
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Il Jang -- Heaven
(South, Father) The first Taeguk/Palgwe is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Ee Jang -- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of the lake are treasures and mysteries. The movements of this Taeguk/Palgwe should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Sam Jang -- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some catastrophical results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Sa Jang -- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taeguk/Palgwe should be performed with this in mind.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Oh Jang -- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in it's path. Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Oh Jang should be performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Yook Jang -- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Chil Jang -- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
Poomse Taeguk/Palgwe Pal Jang -- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taeguk/Palgwe, one should be aware that this is the last Taeguk/Palgwe to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second etc...
Both Palgwe's and Taeguk's are numbered from one to eight. After this point, there is no longer a difference between the patterns. The patterns below follow the Poomse Taeguks as well as the Poomse Palgwes.
Poomse Koryo
Koryo (Korea) is the name of an old Korean Dynasty. The people from the Koryo-period defeated the Mongolian aggressors. Their spirit is reflected in the movements of the Poomse Koryo. Each movement of this Poomse represents the strength and energy needed to control the Mongols.
Poomse Keumgang
The definition of Keumgang is "Too h3 to be broken", or "diamond". The movements of the Poomse Keumgang are as beautiful as the Keumgang-san (a Korean mountain) and as h3 as Keumgang-seok (diamond).
Poomse TaeBaek
The legendary 'Dangoon' founded a nation in Taebaek, near Korea's biggest mountain Baekdoo. Baekdoo is a symbol for Korea. The definition of Taebaek is "lightness". Every movement in this Poomse must not only be exact en fast, but with determination and hardness.
Poomse Pyongwon
The definition of Pyongwon is "stretch, vast plain": big, majestic.
Poomse Sipjin
Sipjin stands for decimal. This Poomse represents the orderliness of the decimal system. It also means the endless development and growth in a systematic order: stability.
Poomse Jitae
Jitae is derived from the meaning of the earth. All things evolve from and return to the earth, the earth is the beginning and the end of life.
Poomse Cheonkwon
Cheonkwon means 'sky'. The sky should be seen as ruler of the universe. It is both mysterious, infinite and profound. The motions of Cheonkwon are full of piety and vitality.
Poomse Hansoo
This poomse is derived from the fluidity of water which easily adapts within nature.
Poomse Ilyo
The state of spiritual cultivation in Buddhism is called 'Ilyo' which means more or less 'oneness'. In Ilyo, body and mind, spirit and substance, I and you are unified. The ultimate ideal of taekwondo can be found in this state. It is a discipline in which we concentrate on every movement leaving all materialistics thoughts, obsessions and extermal influences behind.
I.T.F. has 24 patterns (or Tul) representing the 24 hours of the day, or the whole of a man's life. There are 10 patterns for the first black belt, at which point the member moves from being a 'beginner' to a 'novice'.
The primary difference between I.T.F. and W.T.F. (from looking to the two) is that I.T.F. uses a 'stepping' movement for all hand techniques.
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This 'stepping motion' that the I.T.F. utilizes is referred to by I.T.F. practioners as "Sinewave", "Knee Spring" or "up/down Motion". It causes the body to move in a "sine wave" resulting in the whole body being involved at the moment of impact, blocking or attacking.
This techniques us not just used for hand-techniques. It is used in I.T.F. kicking techniques as well.
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Chon-Ji Tul (19 movements)
Literally means heaven and earth. It is in the orient interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.
Dan-Gun Tul (21 movements)
Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C..
Do-San Tul (24 movements)
Do-San is a pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and the Korean independence movement.
Won-Hyo Tul (28 movements)
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
Yul-Gok Tul (38 movements)
Yul-Gok is a pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 - 1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 degree latitude and the diagram of the pattern represents scholar.
Joon-Gun Tul (32 movements)
Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this patter to represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung in 1910.
Toi-Gye Tul (37 movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century) an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degree latitude, the diagram represent "scholar".
Hwa-Rang Tul (29 movements)
Hwa Rang is named after the Haw Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry Division, where Taekwondo developed into maturity.
Choong-Moo Tul (30 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. This pattern ends with a left hand attack, to symbolize his regrettable death. He was noted for his unrestrained loyalty to the King.
Kwang-Gae Tul (39 movements)
Kwang-Gae is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th king of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represent the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 AD, the year he came to the throne.
Po-Eun Tul (36 movements)
Po-Eun is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong-Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and who's poem "I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred time" is know to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represent his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Ge-Baek Tul (44 Movements)
Ge-Baek is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek-Je Dynasty (660AD). The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
Eui-Am Tul (45 Movements)
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed his name of Dong Hak (oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation.
Choong-Jang Tul (52 Movements)
Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Yi Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left hand attack to symbolise the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.
Juche Tul (45 Movements)
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything, in other words, the idea that man is that master of the world and his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mount which symbolise the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram represents Baekdu Mountain.
Sam Il Tul (33 Movements)
Sam Il denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which began throughout the country on march 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.
Yoo-Sin Tul (68 Movements)
Yoo Sin is named after General Kin Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 AD the year Korea was unified. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn to the right rather than the left side, symbolizing Yoo sin's mistake of following his king's orders to fight with foreign force against his own nation.
Choi Yong Tul (46 Movements)
Choi Yong is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in Chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king of the Yi Dynasty.
Yon Gae Tul (49 Movements)
Yon Gae is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty. Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 AD the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.
UL-JI Tul (42 Movements)
UL-JI is named after general UL-JI Moon Dok who successfully defended Korea against a Tang's invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 AD, Ul-JI employing hit and run guerilla tactics was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram represents his surname. The 42 movements represent the author's age when he designed the pattern.
Moon-Moo Tul (61 Movements)
Moon Moo honors the 30th king of the Silla Dynasty. His body was buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King's Rock). According to his will, the body was placed in the sea "Where my soul shall forever defend my land against the Japanese". It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 6612 AS when Moon Moo came to the throne.
So-San Tul (72 Movements)
So San is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520 - 1604) during the Lae Dynasty. The 72 movements refer to his age when he organised a corps of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa Myung Dang. The monk soldiers helped repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean peninsula in 1592.
Se Jong Tul (24 Movements)
Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabets in 1443, and was also a noted meteorologist. The diagram represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.
Tong Il Tul
Tong Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram symbolises the homogenous race.
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SOLANA BEACH — If all goes as planned, beachgoers will have access to the sea, surf and sand via Del Mar Shores in August.
At the Nov. 20 meeting, council members unanimously awarded a $936,780 contract to Blue Pacific Engineering, which came in with the lowest of eight bids received to replace the stairway at the south end of the city.
City officials began working to replace the structure, built in the 1970s, more than five years ago because the marine environment caused the stairs, handrails and safety fencing to deteriorate.
The concrete was also cracked and rebar was exposed and rusted.
The Public Works Department spent significant time and money to keep up with basic cosmetic and safety repairs, but despite the efforts, the stairway was closed to public access last November after a structural engineer concluded there was "a high probability that the staircase can collapse at any time."
A preliminary design was approved in 2009 but no funding was available. City officials applied for and received a permit from the California Coastal Commission that would have expired earlier this year.
A one-year extension was granted but if work doesn't at least begin by February the city will have to reapply.
The current design is almost identical to the one approved four years ago except for a slight change to the look of the lifeguard observation station.
Original estimates to replace the stairway were between $1.5 million and $1.7 million.
"We anticipated it to be much higher than it actually is so this is really great news that it came in at the price that it did," Mayor Mike Nichols said.
Council authorized $1,173,737 for the project, which includes the Blue Pacific contract, a 15 percent contingency and a not-to-exceed $93,373 for consulting and architectural services for the stairs and lifeguard observation station.
Blue Pacific's bid includes $54,780 to repair the handrail, concrete stairs, metal picket fencing and drainage swale at Tide Beach Park.
To fund the project there is $275,000 from a beach recreation fee that is being held by the San Diego Association of Governments. The city has $200,000 from a public recreation fee charged to homeowners who build sea walls.
The city applied for and was denied a $200,000 grant from the Coastal Conservancy, but it has reapplied and expects a decision by early next year.
The shortfall — either $698,373 or $498,373 — can come from general fund undesignated reserves, which currently has a $1.1 million surplus.
Rather than just take the money, staff proposed borrowing it and using transient occupancy tax money to pay it back.
Repayment at 2.71 percent interest would result in annual payments of $57,751 over 10 years or $32,713 for 20 years. Interest paid would be $77,511 or $154,265, respectively.
"I think it's a good idea to consider something like this," Councilman Tom Campbell, an accountant, said.
Council members discuss the option during an upcoming budget meeting.
Construction is expected to start in January and take seven and a half months to complete.


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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Everything Happens for a Reason
I believe that everything happens for a reason.
People change so that you can learn to let go,
things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right,
you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself,
and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.
- Marilyn Monroe
I think "learn to trust no one but yourself" is much too cynical, but the rest is good advice.
Conventional people are roused to fury
by departure from convention,
largely because they regard such departure
as a criticism of themselves.
- Bertrand Russell
Real love is accepting other people the way they are
without trying to change them.
- don Miguel Ruiz
Further reading: How to Move On and Let Go
Success Tip: Drive Change
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