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There will be two Friends' events in November, both of which will be held at Swanton Morley Village Hall. Please do make a note of these in your diary.
The first is John Carrick's Fireworks Evening on Saturday 8 November. Pay on the gate.
The second is the Friends' annual quiz on Saturday, 15 November.Teams will consist of a maximum of four people, but smaller teams are welcome to enter and we will help you to make up the numbers if you wish. The bar will be open and hot food will be available to the interval. Full details will be given nearer the time, but the number of tables is limited and you may book your table now if you wish to avoid disappointment on the night. (Contact David or Judy Stone on 01362 637592.)
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Saturday, 9 August 2014
Church and Tower Open Day 2014
The Church and Tower held an open day today. The were a number of exhibitions in the church showing the different groups and who use the church, a number of which were manned by members of those groups. There was of the course the delicious refreshments available which many of the visitors took advantage of! The Bell Ringers of All Saints conducted Tower Tours throughout the day giving people the chance to watch ringing take place as well as take a look at the 6 bells of All Saints.
Although there wasn't as many people as we would have liked to have seen those who did come commented on how beautiful the church was and how it was lovely t be able to come in a take a look as they had passed it so often. Many people were also drawn to the day to take a look at the bells and find out what goes on to make the beautiful sound they love to listen to on Fridays and Sundays. A few even said they would like to come along and have a go at ringing.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Vigil to Commemorate 100 years since the start of World War 1
A special vigil was held today around the War Memorial in the Churchyard of All Saints Church to commemorate 100 years since the start of World War 1.
Prior to the service and whilst the congregation gathered around the War Memorial, the All Saints Swanton Morley Bell Ringers rang call changes on half muffled bells for half an hour. As 10 o'clock approached and as the final few people gathered outside the church, the bells were stood one by one until the tenor bell tolled for five minutes.
The service, which was conducted by the Rev'd Adrian Aubrey-Jones, included the reading of different poems written during World War 1. The congregation were asked to place rosemary around the War Memorial as a sign of remembrance. The short service concluded with prayers before the blessing was given.
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Being A Republican Doesn't Make Me Any Less Of A Person…John Page Burton
I am a Christian and proud of it. I believe in capitalism. I pride myself on being a compassionate, caring person. I have raised tens of thousands of dollars for organizations devoted to helping underprivileged women and children. I had the honor of having an African American serve as the best man in my first wedding. My son is half Hispanic. I support the right to bear arms in a responsible manner. I enjoy great relationships with openly gay friends and family. I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect and that all points of view should be heard. I truly care about my planet and do my part to recycle, conserve energy and be a responsible steward on the lands where I recreate. I believe that ALL lives matter and routinely share this in the articles I write and the talks I give. I am also a registered Republican.
As a Republican, I don't appreciate being lumped into a group and routinely bashed on social media as an uncaring, greedy, insensitive, uninformed, capitalistic, environmentally irresponsible, racially insensitive, intolerant, immigrant hating, gun loving, homophobic, Islamophobic, unpatriotic loser because I CHOOSE to exercise my constitutional right to support someone other than Hillary Clinton for President of The United States. The last time I checked, we live in a DEMOCRACY, a DEMOCRACY made possible by all of those who have fought and in many cases given their lives defending the very flag that I routinely see being burned and spit on. I don't agree with community organizers who lead chants of "who do we want, dead cops, when do we want them, now" and I don't think its the least bit unreasonable to screen people who are entering our country, especially when "death to America" is a chant heard around the world.
You and I may disagree on who we would like to see in the White House next January, however, it doesn't give us license to attack each other for participating in the DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. I encourage all of us to take a time out, count our blessings and focus on separating people from their positions. Together we are strong and our way of life will be preserved. Divided, we can easily fall prey to the forces who truly desire to end our way of life. I propose that we practice respectfully agreeing to disagree.
5 Tips For Living A Truly Rewarding Life…John Page Burton
Spiritual Reminders, Courtesy Of An Arizona Wildfire…John Page Burton
On Wednesday, June 15th, 2016, my wife Diana and I saw a large cloud of smoke rising high above the White River Apache Reservation in northeastern Arizona. This massive cloud of smoke would become known as the Cedar Fire. From the sheer size, color and location of the gigantic plume towering over our community, we instinctively knew we were about to embark on a precarious journey. A wildfire is dynamic, unpredictable and indiscriminate. The Cedar Fire did not disappoint. Over the next 8 days, my wife and I would have an opportunity to practice much of what I have written about and taught for over a decade. In short, the Cedar Fire provided me an opportunity to walk my talk.
If you follow my work, you know that I encourage my audience to focus on gratitude, compassion, faith, trust and to let go of material and emotional attachments. Over the past decade, I have written two books and over four hundred articles related to the dynamics of human behavior. The Cedar fire certainly illuminated the inherent goodness of people, especially when confronted with a tragedy or potential threat. With that being said, we will always have a minority of people who would find something wrong with winning the lottery.
A few days ago, I enjoyed a conversation with one of our local fire heroes. He shared a story of what three of his fellow fire fighters had experienced on day four of the Cedar Fire. These three heroes had come in from the fire line to purchase groceries at a local market. While waiting in the check out line, they overheard a conversation between a female customer and the stores manager. The customer was upset because these men had come into the store and were so "smelly and filthy". She demanded the store manager do something about this situation as it was making her uncomfortable. One can only imagine the utter disconnect these brave heroes were experiencing as they left the store to return to the dangerous job of protecting her property.
Another story involved a woman who lives on a fixed income yet despite her limited resources CHOSE to purchase cases of water and several pizzas which she personally delivered to the fire command center. She "wanted to do something nice for all of the people who were working so hard to save her home".
Talk about two ENTIRELY different perspectives!
On day two of our pre evacuation status, I jokingly said to my neighbor, "nothing brings a community together like a good old fashioned wildfire". In truth, this is exactly what Diana and I experienced during the first few days of the Cedar Fire. Our neighbors communicated with each other on a daily basis, meals were prepared and shared, wine was poured and laughter, albeit apprehensive, filled the smoky air. Several of our friends and neighbors were off the mountain but still managed to check in daily to see how we were doing. Even from afar, we remained connected.
When I was asked to pen this article from a spiritual perspective, I readily accepted the challenge. During our three hour drive from the White Mountains to our home in Phoenix (we had chosen to self evacuate on day 8 as I was having some respiratory challenges due to the thick smoke and the lingering effects from a three year bought with Valley Fever) Diana and I had a chance to decompress and talk about all of the things we were reminded of during our week of uncertainty.
GRATITUDE. Fortunately, as of this writing our home is still standing in the middle of a beautiful forest. During the course of the Cedar Fire, Diana and I found ourselves revisiting many of the wonderful memories created during our time on the mountain. We also talked about all of the amazing people God had brought into our life. Our gratitude overwhelmed our fear of potential loss and helped us remain grounded. We practiced an attitude of gratitude and it truly had a calming effect on our psyche.
FAITH. Faced with uncertainty, we must have faith in God's plan. My wife has always described faith as "trusting in that which you cannot see or do not know". Admittedly, this is a hard thing to do. As the days wore on, many in our community began to express frustration and outrage with the lack of communication from the fire lines. It's hard to have faith in the face of fear. Fear is a bi product of the unknown. It was calming and refreshing to hear many of our friends and neighbors speak over their fear. "This to shall pass", if He brings you to it, He will bring you through it" and "it's in Gods hands now" were some of the uplifting messages spoken throughout our community. I was inspired.
COMPASSION. In any natural disaster, there are many whose only evacuation option is to stay at a local shelter. Not knowing if we would have a place to call home was quite humbling yet we found ourselves thinking about the plight of those who are less fortunate than us and we routinely thanked God for blessing the Burton's with more than enough of everything. Everyone in our neighborhood had somewhere to go and like us, most have a home somewhere else. With that being said, I know many of us were putting on a brave face as the thought of losing our home was indeed troubling. I couldn't help but think how difficult this would be for those without options. Engaging in heartfelt conversations with our friends and neighbors was cathartic.
TRUST. My wife and I are type A personalities. We are used to making key decisions and driving desired outcomes. We realized from the onset that we had absolutely NO control over the scenario that was unfolding and we would have to trust the firefighters to deliver us from harms way. I must admit this was a very humbling feeling as both Diana and I are solution oriented. We resolved to let go and let the fire heroes do their job! Our trust paid off!
ATTACHMENT. When faced with the prospect of a short notice evacuation, one must quickly prioritize what is irreplaceable and quickly come to terms with leaving everything else behind. As mentioned earlier, I have earned a living speaking and writing about the need to let go of our attachments. By day three I found myself wanting to rent a U Haul truck to transport "my stuff" to a storage facility that was out of harms way. Luckily, trust and faith kicked in (plus there was a run on the local U Haul store, ha ha) and I was able to practice the sacred art of "letting go and letting God". Letting go of our attachments is a much more peaceful way of being.
Soon, the Cedar Fire will be characterized as an extremely close call. It was! The fire instilled fear in many, in others a newfound awareness of the realities associated with living inside a sprawling forest and for at least one person, a sense of relief that our markets won't be over run with "filthy, smelly", public safety workers. My hope is that eventually everyone realizes that it doesn't take "a good old fashioned wildfire to bring a neighborhood together", it takes conversation.
John Page Burton is a freelance writer and the author of Wisdom Through Failure, Guiding Principles for Life & Business (2014) and Knowing Sh#t From Shinola, Conquering Life One Breakthrough At A Time (2015) To learn more about John visit http://www.johnpageburton.com
The Absolute Power Of Thought…John Page Burton
I will never forget the day when my mentor Anthony Robbins stated, "your thoughts brought you here" and how it really pissed me off! At the time, I was very unhappy in my work life and my relationship was in the painful stage of winding down. The idea that somehow "my thoughts had brought me here" meant I was being asked to take ownership for my current reality and frankly, it didn't feel so hot! Today, I realize if I had known better, I would have done better. Ah, behold the grandeur of hindsight.
Over the years, I have seen firsthand, the power to "bring about what we think about". I have known a person who overcame a terminal illness, another who became a box office sensation and yet another who built a high eight figure business. I have also watched numerous people "think their way" into illness, poverty and despair. I would go so far as to say "what we think about, we tend to bring about" is the most empowering truth in the universe! In reality, our thoughts become our actions, our actions become our habits and our habits dictate the quality of our lives. Therefore it makes sense to think empowering thoughts. For example, if I think the thought that I don't have enough of _______________, I will more than likely never have enough of ____________________. On the other hand, if I think the thought, there is more than enough of everything for everyone, the chances are above average I will attract more than enough of everything.
*Am I enjoying my current reality? What role are my thoughts playing in any unhappiness I may be experiencing?
*What would my life look like if I began changing my negative thoughts to positive, uplifting ones? (All of us harbor negative thoughts)
*What fears have become a fixture in my current mindset? (we ALL have them) Are they holding me back in key areas of my life?
*What tired old stories do I continue to tell myself? I'm not smart, attractive or gifted enough? I am a victim of______________.
It's really this simple yet many of us don't fully understand the power behind WHAT WE THINK ABOUT WE TEND TO BRING ABOUT. Below is a 30 day challenge that is both enlightening and transforming for anyone who truly desires to rise above any dis empowering thoughts they may be clinging to.
*Monitor your thoughts. If you're like most of us, you'll be amazed at how many times in a given day we automatically drift into a negative thought pattern. For many, it routinely surfaces in the form of judgement, blame, jealousy, anger or guilt.
*Enroll an accountability partner(s) and keep track of how often you think or verbalize negative thoughts. Be especially aware of any that question your ability to excel in any area of your life. We are often our own worst enemy.
*Monitor your vocabulary. Remember, what we speak about we tend to bring about. We must speak over our negative self talk every time it arises. For example, change "I'm not qualified to receive a promotion at work" to "I am willing to do whatever it takes to earn a promotion at work". It's surprising how much trash we talk about ourselves!
*Fill your mind with empowering thoughts. All of us CHOOSE what we read, what we watch on television and who we spend our time with. When we fill our mind with empowering thoughts and associate with uplifting people, we can't help but change our psyche. I recommend reading at least one personal development book per month. That's 12 books a year. The only way to change a negative mindset is to feed it NEW, EMPOWERING information!
*The only way to move past fear is to confront it head on. Justifying or denying fear simply feeds it. For example, at first, most of us were intimidated by the thought of jumping off a diving board. It appeared daunting. Eventually, we closed our eyes and "let it rip". Once we surfaced, our fear was gone and we were eager to climb the ladder and do it again! Sadly, far too many adults have never summoned the courage to "let it rip". They are still allowing themselves to be held hostage to fear and many are transferring their unresolved fear onto their children. "LET IT RIP!!!!
Here's to thinking great thoughts!
Tapping Into The 3 P's Of Personal Power…John Page Burton
I have always been drawn to people who exhibit personal power. People who possess personal power present themselves in a confident manner and their energy tends to be off the charts. In other words, you're not sure what they're on but you know you want some! Over the past 25 years, I have interviewed and collaborated with hundreds of people who have exhibited above average personal power. Contrary to popular belief, personal power is not exclusive to a select group of seven figure income earners. Personal power is exhibited by children, educators, transportation drivers, office managers, stay at home moms, activists, clergy, cashiers and hundreds of regular people we encounter on any given day. Personal power has very little to do with economic status, it's simply a way of being. Let's take a closer look at three traits I consistently find in people who possess true personal power.
The 3 P's Of PERSONAL POWER…
Purpose. When we understand our purpose, we tend to move with extreme confidence. Purposeful people tend to be focused people which enables them to accomplish great things and serve as an example for others to follow. Recently, I was shopping in a big box store and asked a floor assistant for help in locating an item. Not only did she help me locate the item but she also took the time to explain the features and benefits of several similar products. In all likelihood, she makes slightly above minimum wage, however, her confidence and sense of purpose is an outstanding reflection on her and the company she works for. Her personal power shined bright during our time together! KEY QUESTION…What is your purpose? What would your life look like if you began living more purposefully?
Passion. Without passion, no one can maintain the staying power necessary to accomplish great things. Life's obstacles consume those who lack passion. Passion is fuel. Passion is inspirational. Passion is what drove Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Thomas Edison and countless others to take their ideas from the backroom to the showroom. Passion fueled the Revolutionary War and led to the establishment of the greatest country on earth. Without passion none of the above would have ever come to fruition. Our job is to find our passion and run with it! KEY QUESTION…What are you passionate about? This is the first step toward finding our true calling.
Patience. The foundation of personal power is patience. One of life's certainties is that sh#t happens when we are making other plans. How we respond when the heat gets turned up exposes our personal power or lack of it. Do we get angry and play the blame game or do we accept responsibility and move toward a solution? Some refer to this as exhibiting grace under pressure. Patience is power. KEY QUESTION…What areas in your life do you find yourself struggling with patience? Patience takes practice and a great deal of self awareness.
All of us possess a deep reserve of personal power that is patiently waiting to be unleashed. By focusing on the 3 P's we can dial it in and truly live the rewarding lives we deserve.
7 Keys To Living A Victorious Life…John Page Burton
In the game of life, there are WINNERS and there are LOSERS. The last time I checked, the universe doesn't hand out participation trophies. Sometimes we find ourselves "on a roll" and other times we seem to be in a "downward spiral". So what is the secret to living VICTORIOUSLY? How can we WIN more than we LOSE? The dictionary defines VICTORY as "an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game or other competition". For many of us, the battle keeping us from living a VICTORIOUS life is a battle we consistently wage in the 6 inch space between our ears. Our thoughts, programs and mental conditioning prevent many of us from experiencing the truly VICTORIOUS life we deserve.
Let's take a closer look at the word VICTORY and examine what I believe are 7 keys to what pastor Joel Osteen refers to as "living our best life now".
VIGILANCE. We must be vigilant in all our efforts and actions. When we take consistent action, we produce consistent results. The key is to do more of what works and less of what doesn't. Frustrated people tend to be inconsistent people.
INTUITION. I believe our inner voice is the voice of our creator. Every challenge presents us with an opportunity to make a CHOICE. The CHOICE we make is more empowering when we trust our intuition. We are wise to listen to other points of view but ultimately our decisions and choices must be made by us.
CHARACTER. As stated in the opening sentence, sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. Showing ourselves grace in defeat and exhibiting humility in victory is a true sign of character.
TOLERANCE. We live in a diverse world. We can't live victoriously if we constantly find ourselves in judgement and disagreement with others. We all have our own set of personal beliefs and values. Living victoriously means that we respect different points of view and learn to separate the other person from their position. This is often referred to as spiritual maturity.
OWNERSHIP. There are three undeniable truths…We ALL make mistakes. We ALL have flaws. We are HUMAN. Our ability to take responsibility for our decisions and subsequent actions (or lack of) is the foundation for victorious living. When we ditch the blame game and embrace personal responsibility, we send a message to the universe that we can be trusted with abundance.
RELATIONSHIPS. Our success in life and business is a team effort. Parents, spouses, friends and associates have all played an important role in our success. Remember, hermits don't have anything or anyone to celebrate with. Quality relationships are a cornerstone of victorious living.
YESTERDAY. It's hard to live victoriously and move into our future if we are always looking in the rear view mirror. I once heard a great quote that stated, "yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called the present". Victory is found in the present moment. The next time the past calls, let it go to voicemail, it has nothing new to say.
Here's to a VICTORIOUS living!


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Steinbach RCMP and police dog capture robbery suspect
October 24, 2017 1:37 pm
Steinbach RCMP and Police Dog Enzo capture armed robbery suspect
On October, 22, 2017, at approximately 10:00 pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business on Main Street in Steinbach, Manitoba.
The suspect was reported to have a firearm.
He stole an undisclosed amount of currency.
Police Dog Enzo and his handler were able to track the suspect from the scene to a nearby residence.
A 14-year-old male was taken into custody and is charged with Robbery Using Firearm, Disguise with Intent, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Careless Use of a Firearm, Using Firearm in Commission of an Offence and Possession of a Firearm for Dangerous Purpose.
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On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:48pm, we welcomed our third little blessing, Bailey Jo.
This sweet little girl weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and was a whopping
23" 21" (turns out she had a hematoma on her head from being suctioned out, poor thing, and they must have measured from that, lol) long!!
Her "story" starts back on February 8, 2011. I had an annual appointment with my OBGYN. I hadn't been to see him in quite some time due to my Thyroid Cancer and RAI craziness! My OB had actually sent me a letter stating that he had been informed of the cancer and treatment and he wished me the best. He said we could put off my scheduled appointment for a few months (I believe I was originally scheduled for a November appointment). Imagine my shock when the nurse came in with the news that my urine tested positive for pregnancy!! WHAAAT?!? I immediately burst into tears and cried, "No, no, no! What have I done?! Oh my God!!". After a RAI treatment, you are told to wait 6-12months before trying to conceive. According to the sonogram, I conceived a mere 5 weeks after my RAI. They took me in for a sono and discovered I was about 11 weeks along already. The baby looked good and the heartbeat was great, so that was re-assuring, but I was a wreck and riddled with guilt about what could be wrong with this baby. We were referred to a high risk OB and got an appointment the following week.
Here is the first sonogram... the surprise sonogram!
When I got home from my appointment and handed these pictures to my husband, he responded with: "Whose pictures are those?"....
After the initial shock and worry, we were both very excited and felt this was a blessing. Against all odds, we were going to be having a third baby. I really never pictured having three and had, in fact, sold most of my baby stuff. We met with the high risk OB and he was very re-assuring. My thyroid levels were still hypo, but she was growing right on track and all of the genetic and blood testing came back as good as it possibly could. We continued to pray for the best and everything continued on.
With our other two, we never found out the sex. We loved doing it that way since nothing in life is really a surprise anymore, but since we were going to be having so many sonograms, we decided to go ahead and find out that we were going to be having a.....
I'm not a fan of the 3-D sonograms. I really think they make your baby look like a lumpy alien and I'm bothered by that. But, our sonographer switched the machine over and was able to get this picture. I do love it! The profile really, really looks like that of her sister!
My due date was very early in September, but due to this being my third c-section in just under 3 1/2 years, combined with my thinning uterus (discovered during the birth of Benjamin), we were going to be doing the section at 38 1/2 weeks. Here I am a few days before my surgery. I am the heaviest I have ever been in my life, so that puts me in the Wooly Mammoth category, or perhaps large buffalo category. But I gained only 18 or 19lbs this time, so yay! I gained about 30 with Brooke and 33 with Benjamin, I believe.
This is our last family picture as a family of 4. We took this right before we left for the hospital.
Here I am.. waiting. I have to say that I was very disappointed with some things that happened while I was waiting to go back. First of all, let me state that I HATE getting an IV. Like, it is seriously stupid. She was going to put it in my left hand, since I'm right handed, but apparently I had a better vein on the right, so that is where it went. That is also when the tears started. She got it in and I stopped crying. A little while later, I felt cold water on my hand so I looked down and noticed that the fluid was coming out of my IV!! Shortly after, the clear liquid turned to blood and it began pouring out of my IV!! HOLY $&;!^!!! We used the call button and told them blood was pouring out of my IV. They said they would let the nurse know.. but no one ever came. Thank GOD for my mom, a retired doctor, being there! She clamped the IV and then pushed it back together- it had come undone on my hand. The blood slowly went away and I stopped freaking out. My freaking out turned to anger though since NO ONE came in!! I seriously could have lost a lot of blood! Other people came in to get me to sign paperwork and get me prepped for surgery. They had no clue and neither did the nurse when she finally came in, about 20 minutes later! I also had to remind them to give me the nasty little shot of acid reducer stuff they give you before going back to surgery (talk about a HORRENDOUS taste!).
My mom and I.
After I took my shot, they had me get up and we walked to the OR. Once there, they sit me on the operating table and get me prepped for my spinal. Once in, they immediately lay me down and the numbing begins to immediately take over. It starts at your feet and they become warm and start to feel heavy. That feeling moves up and up and up... and eventually settles right under your neck/ very upper chest. It sometimes goes all the way up to your arms even. With Brooke, I remember not being able to move my arms and hands, but I was able to with Benjamin and Bailey.
This is my "I hate this feeling" look.
It also makes you feel very very sleepy. You can smell your flesh burning. Lovely smell. I try to rest my eyes while they are cutting through all of the layers of my belly/uterus. This takes a little longer with each subsequent operation.
This is my sleepy "I hate this feeling and want this to be over" look.
And here we go with the baby "eviction".
There is her head! DARK hair!!
There's no photos of this, but she actually had a rough time getting here. She was very long, at
23" 21" and her position was weird apparently. They had to use suction on her head and had to push on me like CRAZY!! I swore the guy on the right was ON top of me. The pressure was horribly uncomfortable and I did NOT like it! I could also feel them pulling and tugging, trying to get her out. In my head I kept thinking "JUST GET HER OUT!!!" and in the back of my head, I was worried they weren't going to be able to get her and that I'd have to be knocked out and be cut open more. Thank GOD that didn't happen and they were able to get her out finally. The doctor kept rotating through suction as each time he was pulling so hard and they kept popping off!
Whew!! She made it out!! Praise God!! She cried, but also swallowed some fluid.
I'm glad they work on her right there in the OR b/c they do it near me and I can watch them work on her and look at her instead of focusing on what the doctor is doing (sewing me back up)... ick! This takes longer with each operation as well, so it felt like forever!! My doctor said after he was all done stitching me back up that my uterus was in the top 2 or 3 THINNEST that he has ever seen. And, let me tell you, he has seen a LOT of them! He said I was beat out by the lady whose was so thin that the baby punched a hole in it! Eeek! He was able to see all of Bailey's features and hair before he even cut open my uterus! Holy moly! It is a good thing we are done having babies, since it would not be safe to have another one.
There she is!
This is one proud papa!
The blonde on the left with the pink shirt and pink bow is Brooke and the little blonde on the right is Benjamin. This was their first look at their new baby sister.
I have a picture of me when I was in the hospital at birth that looks SO much like her!
This is Bailey.
The next three pictures are of me. The resemblance is amazing!
I had to modify her hospital hat to make it a little bit more girly!
My sweet Benjamin!
Corey's mom and her four grandkids.
A lot of the pictures make her look big and puffy, but she is really long and skinny!
My daddy!
Corey's mom.
So many people come in and out to check on me and on the baby, etc. They often turn on a big, bright light over my head. They also often forget to turn it off before they leave. I asked Corey to please "turn off the light with the red switch". So, he walked over to the wall and pressed the reddish/pink BUTTON underneath the "Neonatal Emergency" sign.... and set off the alarm!! Dear God! He had to tell them he pressed the wrong button (and they replied, "yep, you sure did!" lol). That is what happens when you only half-listen to your wife! :)
We are beyond blessed to have a perfect little new addition to our family. She had some jaundice but has so far escaped having to be put under the lights, barely. She also has lost a little over 9% of her body weight as of last night. She's on the border for the jaundice and weight, but we are hoping after her assessment this morning she is doing better. I was just released to go home this afternoon, but we are still waiting on her Pediatrician and for her bili test and weight re-check.
With the addition of Miss Bailey, our family is now complete. I feel blessed beyond measure to have such an amazing and supportive husband and three perfect little ones. They are my everything. I strive to be the best wife and mother that I can be and look forward to seeing what the future has in store for this family: Brannum, party of five!
Sunbathing at an early age!
The little girl on the left is the daughter of a lady who has two children at the school where I used to teach. She was born the day after Bailey, but they both had the same birth weight! Bailey was 2" longer though. She came down to visit so we took a pic of the girls!
Although Benjamin didn't really understand the whole "a baby is coming" thing like his sister did, he is super duper excited about her and very intrigued by how little and cute she is! He is all smiles when he sees her!
See?! Look at that gooooooofy smile!! Hahaha!
Brooke has been very scared of things here. She does not like me being in the hospital bed and was especially worried when I had the IV's in me. But, since I've been able to get up and move away from the hospital bed, she has been so much less worried! She is over the moon for her sister! She calls her a few different things: Baby Sister, Bailey Sister, Bailey Campbell (NO clue where she got Campbell from, but she loves the name), and Bailey Jo.
My four sweeties!
This picture makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.


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Where to Buy: Net-A-Porter,
Who Carries it: Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock, Zoe Saldana, Emma Stone,
Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)
Bagopedia's Comment: Bagopedia is surprised this bag is from Lanvin which is famous for its French elegance. The bag looks like a sports bag with lots of convenient pockets- for the water or snacks. the JL logo that stands for Jeanne Lanvin is very sporty too.
Obviously Lanvin is going for a younger look, but I am not sure it quite works. I don't want to spend 2.5K to get a fun looking bag. I can see Lanvin in cooperation with Nike for this bag, but not Lanvin itself.


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Winning poster design
Congratulations to Elena Franck for creating the winning design used for the Missouri Department of Education Breaking Traditions poster. Elena is a Rock Bridge senior in Jeff Cochran's Leadership Media Tech class.
|Steer station
|Tractor station
|Kira Kirk tells about poultry
|Goat station
|Mama sheep and her lambs
|Swine station
|A friendly game of washers
|Advisory class checking out the goats
|Certified Welding instructor, Bill Irvin, Sadiya Braid and Dr. Janet Bagby, College and Career Counselor
|Sadiya Braid and Certified Welding instructor Bill Irvin
|Professions in Healthcare Class of 2014
|Deb Canine's morning class
|Deb Canine's afternoon class
|Monica Duemmel's morning class
|Monica Duemmel's afternoon class
|Nate Horvit and Jack Schimpf finish in top ten in Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making event
|Loyal Carpenter medals in written exam
|Brandi Dye medals in written exam
|Jenny Zulovich
|Victims are discovered in a vehicle accident
|EMT students locate wound to the leg
|EMT students safely remove victim Adonis from the vehicle
|EMT students prepare victim Adonis for transport
|EMT students put victim on the gurney for transport
|Alan Rees and Sherie Rodekohr
|CMNEA Representative Michelle Shepard , Maddie Grant and Katy Shi
|Chormaic Sullivan receives the Martha A. Rayl Scholarship from Culinary instructor, Brook Harlan
|Scotty Johnson receives Big O Tire Scholarship from Rusty Coats


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Paralysis Tick Prevention
Whichever product is being used by pet owners, the basic daily searching must be carried out as no single product guarantees 100% protection against paralysis ticks.
See also...
Nexgard and Bravecto for Dogs
No doubt about it, 2015 will go down as one of the most innovative for tick prevention with the release of both Nexgard and Bravecto for dogs.
Now it's a easy as either a once a month or once every 3 month beefy chew to protech your dog from both fleas and ticks.
No more spot ons, collars or rinses.
See also...
NEW June 2016: Seresto Flea & Tick Collar for BOTH CATS & DOGS
Finally! A tick preventative for cats
Seresto is a new odourless collar for dogs and cats that prevents both fleas and paralysis ticks. This is the first time we have had a paralysis tick product for cats (other than Frontline spray which needs applying every 3 weeks).
How easy is this! Just place the collar on the cat or dog's neck, and in a short time you have 8 MONTHS OF PROTECTION from both fleas and paralysis ticks.
See also...
Clip long haired cats and dogs
Have them clipped in early spring. Some of these products have trouble spreading through thick or matted coats leaving areas where ticks can hide.
Do not apply methylated spirits, kerosene or turps on ticks
Recent studies have shown that pets recover better if the live tick is quickly pulled out of the skin using a fine pair of forceps or a tick remover. Applying methylated spirits, turps, kerosene etc. appears to irritate the tick causing it to release more poison before it dies.
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|Ridder Arena - Minneapolis, MN
Let's first look briefly at the Lincoln players from last season who *could* be in attendance:
From 2013-14 season:
F - Hunter Anderson ('94)
F - Thomas Carey
F - Blake Christensen
F - Jonathan Desbiens (import)
F - Ludwig Hoff (import)
F - Max Humitz
F - Biagio Lerario
F - Dominick Sacco
F - Brandon Smith ('94)
F - Luke Voltin
F - Keegan Ward
D - Connor Frantti ('94)
D - Patrick Gazzillo
D - Tristan Rostagno
G - Jacob Nehama
Players born in 1994 are considered "overagers" in the eyes of the USHL next season. Each USHL team can roster only (4) overagers on their team. Also, teams can roster only (4) import players (players born outside of the USA).
Just because a player spent last season with the Stars doesn't mean that they automatically have a spot on the roster for next season. We have seen veteran players in the past get cut after the tryout camp, so nothing is guaranteed. Everyone has to earn a spot. More so now than in years prior, all roster spots are up for grabs with a new general manager (Jon Hull) and head coach (Chris Hartsburg) on board.
Per the USHL, the Lincoln Stars and every other team in the league must cut down to 30 players on its main roster and another 18 on its affiliate roster by July 10. Then just before the 2014-15 regular season begins, the coaches will cut down to 23 players on the main roster. Those 23 players will start the regular season on the main roster.
For the majority of the 2013-14 regular season, the Stars rostered a total of 14 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders (23 total players). So when you consider the number of veteran players coming back, all of the former draft picks, and then all of the free agent invites, there will be a lot of competition for only 23 spots on the roster.
Tryout camp can definitely be an intimidating atmosphere for a new player. If a player shows up and has a bad couple of days, there's good reason to believe that they might not make it on the roster, or even worse, not get protected by the Stars.. It doesn't mean that player is bad, or isn't deserving, but the camp can be a pressure cooker. If you don't impress the coaches in those couple of days at camp, you can easily find yourself on the outside looking in.
One of the things I enjoy most about the tryout camp every year is watching the invited non-drafted players who come out of nowhere and perform very well. Last year, it was forwards Brandon Smith and Hunter Anderson. Two years ago it was forward Michael Neville from Canada. Three years ago it was forward Will Suter and goaltender Charles Williams.
Each year it seems like a few "free agent" players appear at camp as relative unknowns to make the team. Can't wait to see those players in action. It is definitely a lot harder for a non-drafted player to make the team, and I enjoy rooting for those "underdog" players.
The above is just one fan's opinion. I'll post a quick article on Tuesday before I leave for Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.


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Aerating A Lawn
posted on September 4th, 2015 by SecureAdminZ
Aerating is the act of perforating the soil with small holes to reduce compacted soil. This will improve air circulation as well as water and fertilizer intake that leads to a healthier lawn.
What causes the soil to become compacted? Usually a lawn that has heavy traffic on it, such as dogs and/or children playing, a riding lawn mower, etc. the ground can become very compacted. A thatch build up can also cause the soil to compact. If there is a thatch build up you need to remove it before aerating the lawn. Also the lawns of new homes or lawns that have been sodded can have compacted soil.
Your lawn needs to be moist when aerating. The day following a nice rain provides excellent soil conditions for aerating your lawn. Fall or spring is the best time to aerate since your soil is soft and moist then.
Aerating is done with either a spike aerator or a plug aerator. The spike aerator pokes small holes in your soil, helping to break up the compacted soil. The plug aerator is more effective since it makes the holes about ½ to ¾ of an inch wide and goes deeper into the ground extracting a core of soil. This will break the compacted soil more than a hole made by the spike.
If the plugs do not breakdown by themselves after a couple of rain showers, you can break the plugs down using the back of a rake or even running your lawn mower over your grass.
After aerating, continue to use and care for your lawn as normal.
What is the Big Deal About Soil pH? part 2
posted on December 3rd, 2013 by Zoysia Farms
How do I know what my soil pH is? Do I need to change it? How do I correct it?
Answers and solutions to these questions are very easy!
Different plants prefer different soil pH levels. For zoysia grass the recommended soil pH levels are between 6 and 7.
To find out the level of your soil pH you would need to test the soil. Different parts of your property may have different pH levels, it is best to check several areas. This can be done by taking samples of your soil to your local Agriculture Office, which can be found online, just enter your state name and Agriculture Extension Office, or you can simply test it yourself. If testing the soil yourself you only need a soil pH tester, such as our Soil pH Meter.
Adjusting the soil pH is simple. If your soil pH is below a 6 your soil is acidic. To bring the pH up you would need to add lime to your lawn. Since it can take several months to alter your soil pH it is best to apply lime in the fall or winter, however it can be applied at any time of the year. When choosing a lime product, please keep in mind the smaller the lime particles are the more effective they are. Lime can also be applied as a liquid. Check out our liquid Café Lime!
If your soil pH is above a 7 your soil is alkaline. To lower the pH you would need to apply Aluminum Sulfate or Sulfur. These products can be applied at any time, please be sure to follow the package instructions or over applying could burn your lawn. Your local garden center should carry these products.
What Is the Big Deal about Soil PH? – Part 1
posted on October 30th, 2013 by Zoysia Farms
What is soil pH? What are the numbers about? What does it do?
Most of us do not realize the importance of the proper soil pH or what it is. The soil pH is the acidity level of your soil, which allows your plants to take up the necessary nutrients from the soil. The level has a tremendous impact on the overall health of your plants, it also helps fertilizers and pesticides to be more effective. Poor pH whether it is too high or too low can make your grass week, susceptible to disease problems and be a light green or yellow in color.
Every type of soil has a pH level. There are several factors that help determine what your soil pH is, such as your region, the type of parent material your soil is, such as clay, sand, organic matter, etc. The age of the soil, the amount of precipitation and temperatures are also main factors.
How do I know what my soil pH is? Do I need to change it? How do I adjust it?
Follow our blog for information in our next article on how to test and adjust your soil pH. It is not hard to do!
Final Fall Chores for Your Zoysia Lawn
posted on October 4th, 2013 by Zoysia Farms
It is fall already, where did the summer go? As we start to approach the cooler weather our lawn chores, at least if you have a zoysia lawn, becomes much less. This is the time of the year you can enjoy some outside activities or just sit back and relax! This is one of the great advantages of having zoysia grass.
If you live in an area where the temperatures get cold, over the next few weeks you will be doing your final mowing for this year. After the final mowing and the weather gets cold enough, zoysia will go dormant, turning a tawny brown color. But, you will not have to worry about the looks of your zoysia lawn over the months ahead, it will keep a very manicured look and be worry free!
To have and keep a beautiful zoysia lawn, there are a few steps you should take before the grass goes dormant. It is a good practice to fertilize your established lawn in the early fall in advance of any frost. If you have not fertilized and it is still early enough, you may want to apply a water soluble fertilizer, such as our Nutri 20. Please do not use granular fertilizer, some of them can destroy zoysia grass. Remember to always read the label before applying anything to your lawn to ensure the product is safe for zoysia grass.
This is the time of year you would also apply a pre-emergent to kill the weed seeds that are already in the ground for the spring weeds. Appling a pre-emergent now will save a lot of time in the spring and summer and prevent most of the spring weeds from ever germinating and growing.
After these task are completed, sit back and enjoy the rest of the fall and winter months, you are finished with your zoysia lawn tasks until the spring!
Zoysia in Summer Heat
posted on July 10th, 2013 by Zoysia Farms
Looks like we may be in for another hot summer! With the temperatures reaching the 90's and even into the 100's it is hard to keep your grass green unless you have an Amazoy zoysia lawn. Zoysia grass loves the sunshine and heat, withstanding temperatures up to 120 degrees. When your neighbor's lawns are turning brown because of the heat, your zoysia will retain its lush green color.
If you are lucky enough to have an Amazoy zoysia lawn, you know that it is very drought tolerant and stands up to the heat. Please remember zoysia is a living thing and needs some watering in drought type conditions.
What are drought type conditions? This is when you have not had any rain for at least a week, your temperatures are above 90 degrees and your ground is dried out and depending on the type of soil you have even cracking. The grass blades of the zoysia may also start to curl, this is called penciling. These are signs that it is time to water your zoysia lawn. Watering for about 10 to 15 minutes 2 to 3 times a week during drought conditions should be plenty for your zoysia lawn to stay healthy and green.
During extremely warm temperatures, do not use fertilizers, insect or weed control products on your lawn. These treatments in the extreme heat usually are not effective and can even burn your lawn. It is best to apply theses products when your temperatures are in the low 80's and never in the heat of the day.
I Can Order Grass Online!?
posted on February 23rd, 2010 by Julie
You may be wondering how such a thing is possible. Well, it is, and we pride ourselves on providing you zoysia grass plugs through online ordering. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about ordering online.
Maximum Order
It just so happens that Amazoy is pretty popular. And because only so much is available per season, we must limit the maximum plug order to 13,300 plugs at one time. However, re-orders can be made every 60 days. To calculate how much you might need, check out our plug calculator.
We ship throughout the continental United States, with the exception of Washington and Oregon. These two states' wet weather conditions are not conducive to the successful growth of Amazoy zoysia.
Credit card charge will only be processed when the order has been harvested and on its way to you.
Our years of experience and confidence in our methods allows us to make a unique guarantee not traditionally found in the garden industry. Our guarantee is that we will replace any plugs that fail to grow within 45 days of planting.
Retail Store
If you would prefer to pick up your plugs rather than have them shipped directly to you, we do have a retail store, located in Taneytown, Maryland. Our retail store hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, (and Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm between late March and the end of June). All orders are harvested individually and a call (410-756-2311) the day before visiting the farm will ensure your grass is ready when you arrive.
To see our address, click here. To get directions, click here.


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Before they had left, I issued my mother one request: buy me a cute maxi dress. Upon their return, I got way more than I asked for. I didn't get just one maxi dress, but two! The first was the dressier of the two, country-chic, purple, white and blue paisly print with black mesh detailing. The second, a tye-dye water colour dress that gradually shifted colours from light pink to indigo, top to bottom.
As my mother shared the deets of the elimination process that lead to the final picks, I found out there was a runner-up that was a strong contender but never made the cut. The ungrateful, green-eyed monster came out of me and I asked why didn't Daddy get it for me? That's when I found out I was in for one more surprise...
|Daddy's Pick: Rhinestone Encrusted Peep-Toes
These shoes caught my dad's eye (surprise, surprise) and instantly he knew they were so "me" (surprise surprise). As I unwrapped the shoes out of the tissue paper, unable to speak, I started cackling louder than a wild hyena. I was in utter shock! This marked the first time ever in life my dad bought a fashion item for me, without me being there. In that moment I was so proud of him, I almost shed a tear. They were the perfect style and the perfect size (luckily my mother and I wear the same shoe size).
I will always and forever be "Daddy's little girl". Elephant shoe (I love you) Daddy!


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Selections for February 2017. Blessed by new releases from SpectralSoul and the amazing Fade Away (EP), tracks form The Total Science – Turn Around EP on C.I.A and SCARS – Veiled Threats EP (Dispatch). Personal fanboy picks from the new Lenzman EP – Earth Tones and the new 'I Will' EP from DRS on Soul:r are present. There's also a few picks from the Dispatch 💯 release and new (ish) LP's from Mr Joseph and Naibu. A steady build in the mix for this one, soul upfront and danger for dessert 🍨
Mr Joesph – Intro (Inner Haze LP)
Lenzman feat. IAMDDB – In my Mind (Reprise)
Sense MC – Tomorrow
Naibu – Les Soirees
Total Science – Turn Around
The Vanguard Project – Spirals
Mr Joesph – Last Train Home (Feat Katie White)
Total Science and Riya – Walk the same lines (Calibre Remix)
Break – Headway
DRS fear Calibre – This ain't love
Lenzman and Steo – Walk on by
SpectralSoul – Second Chance
Need for Mirrors and Phil Tangent – Residue
Blumarten feat Robert Manos – Keep it Together
Marcus Intalex – Stark
Mutt – Dublites (Dbridge Remix)
Serum, Paul T and Edward Oberon – Take my breath away
Spectrasoul – Fade Away
SCAR – Waves
DLR – Wasting Time
Mr Joesph – Same Mistakes feat Andy Scopes
Lenzman and Jubei – Park Hill


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Author Information
Christian Nagel is a Microsoft Regional Director, software architect, and author of many .NET books. He founded CN innovation and is an associate of thinktecture.
Bill Evjen is Global Head of Platform Architecture for Thomson Reuters, Lipper. He is also a Microsoft Regional Director and the founder of INETA.
Jay Glynn is the Principle Architect at PureSafety, a leading provider of results-driven software and information solutions for workforce safety and health.
Karli Watson is a freelance author and a consultant for Infusion Development.
Morgan Skinner works in premier support for developers at Microsoft.


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- Walt Disney World 2018
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Happily Ever After
- Disney Dining Plan
- Disney's Blizzard Beach
- Memory Maker – Taking pixie dust home
- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
- Epcot – Festival of the Arts
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Passport
- Hidden Mickeys of the Disney Dream – Your Stateroom
I'm never quite sure if people overlook the memory maker from Disneys PhotoPass, especially Guests who visit Walt Disney World without children. I must admit if it wasn't part of the deal we booked I wouldn't have paid to add it on as an extra but we had great fun using it throughout our vacation.
Memory Maker was an added extra for booking our vacation directly through Disney. And the brilliant thing is you don't need to do anything. Once we'd checked in and received our magic bands which were linked to our My Disney Experience accounts we were good to go. Any photos taken by PhotoPass cast members or on the rides were automatically uploaded to our Disney Experience accounts (sometimes you'd need to scan your band with the cast member or at a ride exit point).
Once the photos are on my Disney Experience you can edit them with magical borders or stickers of the autograph of the character in the photo etc. Alternatively, you can leave them unfiltered and then download to your device (phone, computer, iPad etc). Depending on how many photos you've acquired this can be quite time-consuming. The photos have expiration dates too, so my advice would be to set some time aside to do this soon after you return from your vacation.
Disney also offers you the opportunity to use the photos to make your own calendar or print the photos onto mugs etc. I did a calendar a few years ago when I didn't have the memory maker, this enabled me to have a number of different photos (some months I used 2 or 3 photos) to keep which worked out cheaper than downloading or printing photos – If you haven't purchased Memory Maker as part of your package the photos are all watermarked when they show in My Disney Experience, but you can purchase individual photos if you wish. I will say I had great fun creating the calendar and the quality of it was of a high standard and I loved reliving all the Magic of my holiday over the next year.
Now it's worth mentioning for anyone on a budget that it's free to have photos taken with PhotoPass cast members. The photos just show up watermarked on my Disney Experience. Alternative if you ask the cast member they will take photos for you with your camera or on your phone etc.
We were really impressed that rides such as Test Track, Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger spin and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster pick up your magic band and the ride photo automatically syncs with your account. Be warned though the technology is not 100% so if you see your ride photo on the preview screens at the ride exit touch your band to the relevant screen if you love your photo as the one time we didn't, we got a most assuming Test Track photo of 6 strangers.
It's also worth noting both Tower of Terror and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train both do videos as well as photo stills. I was gutted that our Tower of Terror video didn't work on the one and only time I have and will ever ride it. Luckily proof remains in photo form and to be fair the video would have probably been awful as I was the biggest baby you can imagine.
One thing I've never done before and Alistair and I had a bit of fun with this holiday were the photo booths scattered across the property. The first one we came across was on the Boardwalk but after that experience – we tried to create hearts with our hands and failed epically! We found them in the Magic Kingdom in the exit shop of Space Mountain and also near the exit of Speedway… In EPCOT there was one in the shop at Test Track and I'm certain there are loads more. These took a number of photos and then gave you the option to print strips of mini photos for $5 or you could scan your band free of charge and have the photo added to your Disney PhotoPass. These were so much fun but be warned the TV screen outside displays your photo too….
My final piece of advice is don't miss the Tangled lantern PhotoPass in Fantasy Land in the Magic Kingdom. With the Tangled toilet area used as the backdrop you can pose with your own lantern. The cast members are fantastic and direct you so you look like you're releasing it into the sky for the lost Princess. This is a very popular photo pass and is still fairly new. We waited 30 minutes for our turn but it was worth the wait. These photos are amongst my favourite and it was really fun to do too.
I've also been big on photos and capturing the moment, what I adore about the Memory Maker is it also captures the Magic and I can continue the fun editing and print the photos at home. If it's part of your package please take advantage of it, go meet the characters, do those magical poses jumping in front of the Castle at the Magic Kingdom and who knows. More often then not the cast members add little surprises to your photo too just trust them when they ask you to hold our your hands and look at them!
On that note… enjoy the Magic!!!


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Tickets for the two concerts at the city's Croke Park stadium were released at 8am on Friday morning.
"Nothing like it has ever been seen in Ireland before," said Justin Green, spokesman for organisers MCD Promoters. "We could have sold a million tickets."
The Dublin dates on June 24 and 25 form part of the worldwide Vertigo tour.
The tour begins in San Diego on 28 March and will cover 13 US cities. The band will also play 24 European gigs, finishing in Lisbon in August.
Mr Green said that ticket outlets had been "bombarded" by U2 fans.
"Unfortunately there's thousands and thousands of disappointed fans all over the country which is disappointing, but there's only two dates confirmed," he said.
Many fans camped on the streets of the Irish capital for three days to ensure they were first in line at Ticketmaster in St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, where the tickets went on sale on Friday.
However the majority of tickets, priced at between 59.50 and 80 euro each, were sold online.
Earlier this week, Bono announced that the band would play two shows at the venue, which holds almost 80,000 people, due to the phenomenal demand for tickets.


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America Works
BNI West Windsor is a local chapter of BNI (Business Networking International). We meet every Wednesday at 7:00am at 100 Nassau Park Blvd. Our chapter offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and, most importantly, referrals. Our purpose is to meet every week in order to exchange business referrals and other business resources to help and grow each other's businesses.We are always looking for new professionals to join our chapter in order to make our group (and our businesses) more successful. If you'd like to see how BNI West Windsor can help your business grow, come visit one of our meetings! www.bniwestwindsor.com/ad/
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International Assocation of Administrative Professionals
MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce
New Hope Chamber of Commerce
NJ Small Business Development Center
Princeton Public Speaking
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Professional Services Group of Mercer County
SCORE Princeton
Team Nimbus
The Bureau of Securities
Virtually Assisting Executives
Women In Development of Mercer (WID)
Wrestlers in Business Network
Young Insurance Professionals (YIP)
Our mission is to strengthen our local and regional food chain by enabling restaurants, grocers and institutions to buy from and support small- and medium-sized sustainable farms. Zone 7's role is to act as a direct link between farmers and chefs. We create a new and dependable outlet for farmers and offer a consistent and reliable source of locally grown products to chefs and grocers.


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When the fallout of Anthony Weiner's non-sex "sex" scandal forced him to drop out of office, I was dead against it. Others disagreed but, to me, this was yet one more example of a competent, highly motivated politician who was forced into an unwitting morality clause.
What does Eliot Spitzer's sex life have to do with the governorship of New York? Nothing. Why should General Petraeus's affair force him out of a position he's great at? It shouldn't. And why should the country lose one of its greatest contemporary presidents because of an Oval Office blow job? Even Clinton's former enemies now admit the impeachment was a mistake…
Well, take all that and multiply it for the case of Anthony Weiner. All the man did was send some embarrassing pictures of himself to some attention-seeking "fans" on twitter (with followers like this, who needs enemies?), and then have the unfortunate burden of his last name being Weiner. It was a ready-made scandal that wouldn't die "Big Weiner Sends Out Pick of Little Wiener," but it was fully contemporary in that there was no actual sex involved. Never has one man lost so much for so little return.
Well, now Anthony Weiner is back, and (supposedly) he's thinking about a return to public office. He's in the middle of a publicity blitz that hopes to restore his public image, mend fences, and eventually win him the office of Mayor of New York City. Hoo-rah!
I think the populist, economically liberal Weiner is the exact right mayor for New York at this time. The city has had twenty years of authoritarian, mega-rich rule. Yes, Rudy Giuliani and Bloomberg (both of whom are Republicans…so even the "liberal" haven that is NYC is more open minded than most red states) have had some major victories as mayor. But they've also overly catered to an elite 0.001 percent that basically runs the city. Soon, Manhattan won't have a middle-class and Brooklyn won't have a lower-class, both sets forced to seek out cheaper rent in upstate New York or lower New Jersey. And I think Anthony is the right candidate to reverse that trend.


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The Catcher in the Rye
Gather information from the text identifying key comments made between Holden and the cab driver, Horwitz.
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
You will find a snippet of their conversation below. I'm not sure what specifics you were looking for...... and the rest of their conversation was simply small talk (on Holden's part)
"I'm so damn absent-minded, I gave the driver my regular address, just out of habit and all--I mean I completely forgot I was going to shack up in a hotel for a couple of days and not go home till vacation started. I didn't think of it till we were halfway through the park. Then I said, "Hey, do you mind turning around when you get a chance? I gave you the wrong address. I want to go back downtown."
"Well--take me to the Edmont then," I said. "Would you care to stop on the way and join me for a cocktail? On me. I'm loaded."
"Can't do it, Mac. Sorry." He certainly was good company. Terrific personality.
Catcher in the Rye


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Antitrust Case Filings
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|May 10, 1984
|Civil Non-Merger
|Maryland, District of
|Marine Cargo Handling, Marine Cargo Handling
|U.S. v. Waste Management Inc. and WM Acquiring Corp.
|September 12, 1984
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|Local Trucking, Without Storage, Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing, Refuse Systems
|U.S. v. The LTV Corporation; Jones and Laughlin Steel Incorporated; J&L Specialty Steels, Inc.,; and Republic Steel Corporation Acquisition by LTV Corp.
|March 21, 1984
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|August 30, 1984
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|February 21, 1984
|Civil Merger
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|U.S. v. John Barth, Inc., et al.
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Twitter has revealed a range of new features that will enable football fans to follow matches more closely on the social media site.
New, dedicated event pages will be rolled out for Twitter users and football fans to follow matches from across several major European leagues from within the app.
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Until now, individual match hashtags have been used to filter content related to those games.
The new features will revolve around special event pages created for each game in the Premier League and Championship, as well top flight leagues in Spain, Italy, France and Germany.
Users can then choose to follow the live score, a commentary feed of popular football-related accounts or latest posts from all users on that game.
A recap section will also be a part of the page, which will tell the story of the match in reverse chronological order.
For UK users, the new pages will appear within the explore tab of the Twitter mobile app, under the Premier League homepage of the what's happening section, which is found beneath the trending topics of the app.
Twitter first used football event pages during the World Cup in the summer and described the feature as having been hugely popular with fans as a method for following matches in real time.


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Duchess Satin
Duchess satin is a silk and polyester mix woven together to create a shiny fabric. It is known for its smooth texture and elegant low-gloss sheen. It is shiny, heavy, very luxuriant, and is often used in the creation of couture gowns and other extravagant designs. Duchess satin has been around since ancient China when silk weavers made this textile with many layers of delicate fibers that created a soft texture with a lot of body and sheen.
Since the fabric is on the heavy side it is best for those brides marrying in cooler climates or indoors. Rich embellishments and other such adornments complement this fabric nicely. Designers prefer duchess satin because it drapes beautifully and
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Nothing is sweeter than a summer gown made from intricate eyelet. Eyelet makes us think of warm weather, sweet smelling flowers, green grass, and beautiful sunny skies. Amazing for weddings on the beach or outdoor locations. It is rustic yet elegant, and oh so chic. This open weave embroidery is the perfect balance of sweetness and simplicity. It is lovely and romantic and can be dressy or informal.
This fabric is embroidered with tiny or medium sizes flowers with holes punched out in the middle of the fabric, usually in the center of the flower. A liner is used underneath the eyelet, due to the openness of the design. Lush silk or crepe fabrics pair nicely. Look for ribbon details that make the design pop even more. And one of our favorite designers, Carolina Herrera, is a pro with this fabric. Who could ask for more?
2 Comments so far
bride-to-be December 14th, 2009
Great looking gown. And as how you described the eyelet, it looks beautiful.
kelley@myislandwedding January 14th, 2010
this bride is just gorgeous! (and her new hubby of course)
but a great shot and love the beach setting!!!
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Makhachkala, May 31, 2018. The trainees of the republican sports schools won seven medals won in the international boxing tournament among young men and juniors, held in the German Villingen-Schwenningen, the regional boxing federation informs.
Dagestani boxers represented the Russian national team at the tournament. Arsen Shamshidov (38.5 kg), Siyad Gashimov (48 kg) and Magomed Nurov (91 kg) won gold medals. Arsen Kurbanov (52 kg), Abdul Shuaypov (46 kg), Ahmed Abdulkadyrov (69 kg), Rashid Ismayilov (91 kg) became the third prize winners of the tournament. The successful performance of Dagestani boxers allowed the Russian team to take the first team place.
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What Is Wrongful Termination of Employment?
Discrimination for any reason is unlawful
An employee experiences wrongful termination if their employment is ended for reasons that are discriminatory and unlawful. Wrongful termination can also occur when an employer fails to follow their written procedures for employment termination.
From an employer's perspective, avoid wrongful termination concerns by demonstrating that you treat all employees fairly and with dignity and respect, even in an employment termination situation. You want to demonstrate that you approached each termination using care, consideration, and giving the employee the opportunity to improve and change.
Maintain a consistent approach to employee performance improvement that allows you to use progressive disciplinary action as necessary. But, make certain that your employee handbook documentation about performance counseling and employment termination allows you to change course depending on the specific circumstances of the employee situation.
Do not lock yourself into language that requires a specific course of action that may not fit the current performance situation. You do not want to find yourself in a situation where you are setting a precedent for how you must treat each instance of termination in the future. So, the language presents what "may" happen, not what "will." To quote a handbook, "may lead to disciplinary action up to and including employment termination."
Interestingly, bringing a new CEO into your organization allows you to change termination approaches even when you have had precedents set in the past. The new CEO begins with a clean slate and can set new precedents going forward. This is useful as many new CEOs want to bring in their own team.
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Circumstances that might warrant a wrongful termination claim include the following five areas of potential controversy.
- Breach of contract: the employer has a legal obligation to uphold all components of an employment contract, union-negotiated or otherwise. Most employment contracts have employment termination clauses which the employer must honor. These may include the payment of a severance package, the causes for which employment may be terminated, and more depending on what was negotiated.
- Breach of implied contract: the employer must take care that the company does not imply in writing or verbally that employment is protected or guaranteed or that any other non-contractual obligations exist. This is why most employers ask employees to sign off on an employee handbook statement that states that written company documents offer guidelines, not a contract. It is also why employment offers should come from the HR department and no other member of the interview team should discuss salary range or job offers with candidates.
- Breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealings: the terminated employee can try to prove that their termination was unfair and that an employer did not fire him or her for good cause, in some states. This is extremely difficult to prove if an employer has kept even a modicum of documentation about an employee's performance problems, the time and meetings invested in managerial counseling, and progressive disciplinary action. Terminated employees will generally find that employment at will is the more significant deciding factor.
- Unlawful discrimination: employment discrimination is illegal. Former employees must file suit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and perhaps their state civil rights commission, before charging an employer in court. An employer protects their organization from such charges by practicing strict care to avoid employment discrimination or the appearance of employment discrimination, for any reason.
- Other potential claims of wrongful termination can arise from whistleblowing situations in which an employee reports illegal happenings such as tax evasion, employee use of a benefit such as filing a worker's compensation claim, or an employee's refusal to perform an illegal action requested by the employer.
Find out more about wrongful termination and how to avoid treating employees in such a way as to attract lawsuits or find your organized threatened with lawsuits.
Also Known As wrongful dismissal, unjust termination, unfair termination
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1984 Ford RangerReview
My 1984 Ranger — I purchased the truck from the original owner. I was his mechanic. when I purchased the truck from him, it had 250,000 miles on it. Still with the original clutch. (which is still in it now). I resleeved the cylinders and put new pistons in the 2.0 engine. reseated the valves installed new valve stem seals.I did not change the cam or crankshaft and bearings. I did put in a new oil pump. Then I put 4 new tires, all new brake pads and shoes. New rear axle bearings and seals. After that thurough shake down it went to work. Everyday for 9 months it drove 200 miles. 100 of it loaded, every other day pulling a small covered trailer. I was moving into my new home and shop. It drove just under 50,000 miles in 9 months. it's gas milage averaged 28mpg. Since then I have given it light duty responsibilities. I installed a carb off of the early 1600cc pinto engine. Removed all of the vacum and control valves. put a capri exhaust manifold with 2
Owner for 10 years, 6 months
Miles Driven per Year:5,000
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2011 Ford Ranger Reviews
Overall Great Vehicle
I like the dependability of this vehicle. I purchased it because I had previously owned a 2001 Ford Ranger that lasted me 10 years 225,000 miles. The 4.0 V6 engine is very strong and the towing capaci... Read More
2011 Ford Ranger Supercab Sport
One of the main reasons I need to get rid of it is the fact that it isnt a family vehicle and I really need more space for car seats. It does not have a bed liner. It accelerates very smoothly and has... Read More
2010 Ford Ranger Reviews
Acts and drives like a small truck. Doesn't pretend to be anything other than a truck. No mushy car like ride. Provides good utility. Daily driver. Road and cabin noise is louder than normal. Fr... Read More
Great Starter Truck.
I like the small size and good fuel milage. it is easy to drive and handel, that is why is a great starter vehicle. Not enough room for many passergers. overall a good pick up truck for a young driver... Read More
2009 Ford Ranger Reviews
Great Compact Truck
Power dome hood looks great in black. 4ad is easy to operate and works great. Good hauling capacity and a reliable truck. It's my 3rd and I had 210,000 miles on the last one and it still looked grea... Read More
Good Looker
I liked the sporty look of the hood and fender flairs. The color is very pleasing as well as the interior color. The Rally Gauge Cluster gave interior a sporty look as well and was surprised that it... Read More
2008 Ford Ranger Reviews
I love this truck - it drives great, and the Grabber Orange color makes it a head-turner. It is fun to drive, and does a good job at towing. The only down-side is I wish it had "real" rear seats, rath... Read More
Great Little Truck!
very dependable,its my 3rd ranger.there tough,never had any issues with them,there great off roaders,they hauls very well for a small truck. hauls my 3 atv in my 7x14 trailer and packed for a fami... Read More
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Great Truck, Very Fun To Drive, And To Keep Clean (well I Enjoy It Anyways)
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Mashood K. K.
- Reader
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- Academic Experience
• Research Associate (Feb. 2017 – Dec. 2017), STEM Transformation Institute, Florida International University, USA
• Research Associate (Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2017; Adjunct position from Feb. 2017 ), Physics Education Research Lab, CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University, USA.
• Scott,E., Sawtelle, V., Anderson, C., Mashood, K. K., and Underwood, S. ( submitted ), Developing and Analytical Framework to Characterize Student Reasoning About Complex Phenomena, CBE Life Science Education.
• Mashood, K. K., Sawtelle, V., Anderson, C., Matz, R., Scott, E., and Underwood, S. (2016). Developing an empirically grounded framework to assess interdisciplinarity of student explanations of everyday phenomena. Physics Education Research Conference 2016 proceedings, Sacramento, CA, USA.
• Mashood, K. K. and Vijay A. Singh (2015). Rotational kinematics of a rigid body about a fixed axis: Development and analysis of an inventory. European Journal of Physics 36, 045020.
• Mashood, K.K. and Vijay A. Singh (2013). Large-scale studies on the transferability of general problem-solving skills and the pedagogic potential of physics. Physics Education (IOP-UK), 48, 629-35.
• Mashood, K.K. and Vijay A. Singh (2013). Development of a concept inventory in rotational kinematics: Initial phases and some methodological concerns. In Nagarjuna et. al .(Eds.), Proceedings of epiSTEME 5 – International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Mumbai, India: Cinnamonteal.
• Mashood K. K. and Vijay. A. Singh (2012). An inventory on rotational kinematics of a particle: Unraveling misconceptions and pitfalls in reasoning, European Journal of Physics, 33, 1301-12.
• Mashood K. K. and Vijay A. Singh (2012). Rotational kinematics of a particle in rectilinear motion: Perceptions and pitfalls, American Journal of Physics, 80(8), 720-23.
• Mashood K. K. and Vijay A. Singh (2012). Variation in angular velocity and angular acceleration of a particle in rectilinear motion, European Journal of Physics, 33, 473-78.
• Mashood K. K. (2009). Historico -critical analysis of the concept of mass: From antiquity to Newton, In Subramaniam, K., & Mazumdar, A. (Eds.), Proceedings of epiSTEME-3 - International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Mumbai, India: McMillan.
• Mashood, K. K., Sawtelle, V. D., Anderson, C. W., Matz, R. L., Scott, E. E., Underwood, S. M. (2016). The Need for New Instruments: Assessing Interdisciplinary Thinking. Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), July 20 - 21, Sacramento, CA.
• Underwood, S. M., Scott, E.E., Mashood, K. K.., Sawtelle, V. D., Matz, R. L., Anderson, C. W. (2016). Investigating how students integrate their everyday experiences with their content knowledge from their chemistry, biology, and physics courses, presented at Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), University of Northern Colorado, CO, 8/16.
• Mashood, K. K., Sawtelle, V. D., Anderson, C. W., Matz, R. L., Scott, E. E., Underwood, S. M. (2016). Investigating Student Reasoning of Everyday Interdisciplinary Phenomena -- Initial Phases.American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer Meeting, July 16 - 20, Sacramento, CA.
• Scott, E. E., Sawtelle, V. D., Anderson, C. W., Mashood, K. K., Matz, R. L., & Underwood, S. M. (2016). Developing an Explanatory Framework to Characterize Student Reasoning About Interdisciplinary Phenomena. Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) National Meeting, July 14-17, Minneapolis, MN.
• Mashood, K.K. and Vijay A. Singh (2013). Evaluation of the inventory on rotational kinematics, presented at the Foundations and Frontiers in Physics Education Research (FFPER), Bar Harbor, Maine, USA.
• Mashood K. K. and Vijay A. Singh (2012). An inventory on angular velocity of a particle, In Tasar, F (Ed.), Book of Abstracts, World Conference on Physics Education (WCPE), Istanbul, Turkey.
• Mashood, K. K. (In Preparation), Facilitating Interdisciplinary Thinking – Why and How?, To be submitted to Current Science.
• Mashood, K. K., Mehta, R and Punya Mishra (2017), To See a World: Using Multiple Metaphors in Science Education , Accepted in I Wonder Science Magazine, published by Azim
Premji University, Bangalore.
• Talk titled `Operationalizing criteria to assess interdisciplinary thinking using textbook analysis' at STEM Transformation Institute, Florida International University, USA, 31 January, 2017.
• Talk titled `Physics Education Research: A Scientific Approach to Improving Teaching and Learning of Physics', at Department of Physics, Texas A&M University, Qatar, 16 November 2016.
• Talk titled `Physics Education Research: Evidence Based Approach to Teaching and Learning of Physics', at Department of Physics, Qatar University, Qatar, 14 November 2016.
• Talk titled `Developing an empirically grounded framework to assess student explanation of everyday phenomena' at Michigan section AAPT meeting, 15 October 2016.
• Talk titled `Assessing interdisciplinary thinking among undergraduate students', Create for STEM Institute, Michigan State University, 20 April, 2016.
• Internship at the University of Washington, Seattle under the Visiting International Student Internship Training (VISIT) program. Supervised by Prof. Paula Heron, Physics Education
Group, Department of Physics, April – June, 2013.
• Short visit to Mazur group, Harvard University which has pioneered the interactive pedagogy – Peer Instruction, June 2013.
• Attended workshop for teachers in Peer Instruction conducted by Prof. Eric Mazur at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, November 2013.
• Attended Indo -US Science and Technology Forum Workshop on Science Communication, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, December, 2010.
• Attended National Conference on Science Education, Atomic Energy Education Society, Mumbai, 11-15 Decemeber, 2007.
• Carried out the project titled ' Nurturing scientific creativity in India: A pedagogical challenge', Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, June-July, 2007.
- European Journal of Physics
- Physical Review – Physics Education Research
- Physics Education Research Conference, USA.
- Foundations and Frontiers in Physics Education Research, USA.
- Professional membership
- Member, Committee on International Physics Education, American Association of Physics Teachers, 2018 – Present.
- American Association of Physics Teachers, 2012 – Present.
- American Physical Society, Dec. 2012 – Jan. 2013.
- Awards and grants won
- Award of USD 3000 from the Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the
- American Physical Society (APS) under the APS-IUSSTF Physics Student Visitation Program in 2013.
- Mini scholar in residence grant of USD 600 from the American Association of Physics Teachers in 2013.
- Travel grant of INR 60000 from Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai, India in 2013


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Bathtime
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
A few words
In all the craziness of day to day life I rarely have time to post anymore. There are so many little things Landon does each day that I never want to forget. One of those things I want to always remember is, how cute it is now that he is talking. He has an enormous vocabulary for his age. If you aren't listening carefully it might just sound like baby babble but, to a proud mama these little words are the world. I wanted to document his little dictionary, not so much to share with all of you but, so that I never forget them.
He can name most all his favorite people. "Mama" and "Dada" were first (I would just like to point out that Mama came before Dada). He also says "Nan-Nee" (Nanny) and "Pa-Pa" which double for both Poppy and Poppa. Grammie, now this one is a little confusing he has said "Ah-mi" a little but most of the time when he see her picture he just says "Mama" I think this came from spending more than a week with her and hearing me call her Mom. He also says "Paw" and "Kye" for Uncle Casey. He loves his cousins too but, he can only say two of them "Diddy" (Alyssa) this name came from Alivia trying to say Sissy when she was little and it stuck. He also says "Kay-la" (Mikayla) the others are all a little confusing. He has recently started saying occasionally saying "Brooo" (Brooke) "Sigh" (Shai) and "Prep-py" (Presley) when we look at pictures...which we do almost everyday.
He also loves to greet the dogs each morning. He can't wait to get into the bedroom. Once he is in he immediately yells "Dada", giggles and then says "Jahk" (Jackson) and "Dodo" (Odie) I secretly love that he calls Odie, Dodo. He likes to give them both a hug. When we come in the house after we have been gone, as soon as I unlock the door he starts saying "Bah, Bah, Bah" or Back, Back, Back...because I am usually saying "back up, back up" because they are trying to rush out the door. He also tells them to "Go, Go, Go" when he wants them to get away.
The boy knows his food and asks for it constantly. In the morning he asks for "Toas" (Toast), "Mulk" (Milk), "Mel-on" (Watermelon) and "Nan-na" (Banana). The boy also wants to snack all day long he constantly goes to the refrigerator or cabinet and says "Kah-ker" (Cracker), "Cheees" (cheese), "Boc-boc" (Broccoli) "Kooh-kee" (cookie), "Cake" and "Pie" are both very clear. "Jew" (Juice) is also popular, as is "mallow" (Marshmallow). He also knows the names of stuff he is not allowed to have (yes I let him have marshmallow, cake and pie) "Teee" (Tea), "Koh" (Coke) and "Dooo" (Mountain Dew)
Sesame Street is a staple around here. He watches it every morning, it's one of the few "Soo" or Shows that he will watch. He names the characters he knows when they come on or if he sees them in a book. The two favorite are "Ur-ni" (Ernie) and "Mel-mo" (Elmo). He also likes "Grow-ger" (Grover), "Boh-boh" (Big Bird), "Koo-Koo" (Cookie Monster), "Bur" (Bert) and "Ah-bi" (Abby). I love that he names them when we are reading a book.
He also will point out his (or your) body parts including "Eyeh" (Eye), "Nooo" (Nose), "Tee" (Teeth) and "Bub-bun" (Belly button)
He also goes through all the transportation options on a daily basis. "Cah" (car), "payne" (plain), "boaa" (boat) and "Chooo" for train, occasionally he will say "Tuck" (Truck)
He also says some things we wish he didn't know including "No-No" and "Poop" those are both very clearly spoken and need no translation *sigh* Only the beginning right.
A few other that I think are cute "Wuk" or work, which is usually where Dada is when he asks. "Sye" (outside), "Nigh-ni" (Night Night) "Bebe" (baby), "Baahh" (Bath) and "Pap" (Pappy or Paci). He also says "Heh-wo" (Hello) when he is pretending to talk on the phone or calculator.
In addition to all this he usually repeats everything we say. He amazes me every single day! There is nothing that makes me happier than hearing that sweet little voice and I never want to forget all his sweet little words.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
I'm Baaack...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sew I was thinking....
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Wordless Wednesday: Books before bedtime
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Landon and Ernie
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Spring Photo Bomb
Here is a look at what we have been up to this spring...not necessarily in order, it is the way blogger chose to upload them and its too much trouble to drag them around.
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"Big Shots" Photo Journal Set
Two photo journals: "World of Doctors", chronicling the human side of medicine through the portrayal and portraiture of its multifaceted practitioners by Ducky Tse; and "Doctors' World", a collection of photographic works by MBBS alumni that reveal how they see the world and the things that inspire them.
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