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More than one million households to get biggest cuts in electricity prices in years
MORE than one million households are set to benefit from one of the biggest cuts in energy prices in recent years.
Electric Ireland said its 1.2 million customers will see prices fall by 6pc in June.
The reduction will save the average family €57 over the course of a year.
It comes as wholesale gas prices, the main input for the production of electricity, have almost halved in the past year.
Wholesale prices have been falling now for two years, and this is the biggest cut in prices over that period.
Executive Director of Electric Ireland Jim Dollard, said: "This is Electric Ireland's third electricity price decrease in less than two years. We are committed to continually offering the best value products to our customers in a very competitive energy market place."
He said the latest announcement meant the average annual residential bill for Electric Ireland customers will have reduced by more than €100 over the last 19 months.
The company came in for severe criticism recently after its parent, ESB, last month reported operating profits of €630m for last year, which consumer advocates said should have meant greater reductions in prices for consumers.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Not delicious at all actually!
The act of creating hollow easter eggs is definitely not delicious. It's really gross actually, much to the delight of my nieces Jenna and Julia (10 and 7 years old, respectively). I was off the hook this holiday as far as culinary responsibilities go, so in lieu of a tasty recipe I submit for you some photos (and videos at the previous links) of our crafty eggtastic adventure. Hopefully I'll get this all posted before I succumb to my Cadbury miniegg and yard work induced stupor. Happy Easter!
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The new double battery power unit RR16 Alewings manages up to 4 receivers of BUS type and 16 servos, divided in two groups, each of which is regulated by a voltage regulator programmable independently.
Size extremely compact, high number of channels and servos managed and mostly deliverable current of 20+20A make it the best choice for all maxi scale models, aerobatics, gliders or jets.
It is compatible with receivers BUS of type sBUS, DSMX, HoTT, M-Link and Jeti and provides maximum safety thank to redundancy of the received signal.
It is completely programmable: all 16 servos can be freely associated to one or more channels and for each one it is possible to set direction of rotation, centre position and end point through the "Servo matching" function. Moreover servos are divided into 2 groups of 8 servos and you can select, independently for each group, the supply voltage of 6.2V or 7.4V; this means that you can easily use servos HV and servos at 6V in the same installation.
A third voltage regulator provides a separated power supply to the receivers.
Programming and visualizing all flight data such as timer, voltage, current, remaining battery charge, receivers status (FailSafe - FrameLost) is possible by connecting the programming display, that can also be installed onboard as monitor. LCD programmer is sold separately (code 90010708).
RR16 can be kept updated to the last firmware version; after downloading on your PC the free software Flash Magic, just connect the unit to the USB port and upload new firmware version. A programming kit is sold separately (code 90010709).
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- Operating voltage: 5V - 9V
- Power source: 2x 2S Lixx
- Current drain: 150mA in use / 150uA in OFF state
- Output voltage for servos: 6.2V – 7.4V, 20 + 20A peak
- Output voltage for receiver: 5.5V - 3.3V, 7A peak
- Receivers / satellites inputs: 2 / 4
- Servo Matching system for all servos
- Signal Frame rate: 7 - 25msec
- Signalsteps: 4096
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- Dimensions: 65x61x35mm
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You Know There Ain't No Devil, It's Just God When He's Drunk.- Tom Waits
Every inch of wall, floor and ceiling space of Helga's Folly is covered in paintings, frescoes, murals, photographs, mirrors, sculptures, giant candles and antiques and resonates with the spent souls of past bohemian visitors, including Gandhi and Paula Yates, though not at the same time. There's an evident obsession with death and whimsy visible in the décor, and the 20th century in all its terrible beauty, as perceived by the old moneyed classes, dominates the off-kilter ambience. A definite highlight is an encounter with proprietress Helga De Silva, who makes an appearance every now and then, dressed to the nines like Count Dracula.


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Eccleston boxing prospect Mark Jeffers maintained his 100 per cent record as a professional with a points win over the experienced Christian Hoskin Gomez at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool.
The 19-year-old Jeffers won each of the six rounds bar one in the opinion of star referee Steve Gray, who officiated. The score was 59-55.
Before the contest, which was fought at super-middleweight, Jeffers had expressed confidence that he would produced a knockout, but his rival, who hails from Plymouth, was having none of it.
Though the Eccleston fighter dominated, Gomez took everything that was thrown at him and never looked like going down.
Jeffers, who is trained at Coppull by Mike and Dave Jennings, has now won all six bouts in the pro ranks.


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The oldest yacht in our collection of the most expensive sailing superyachts for sale has an intriguing history. Launched in 1902, Shenandoah of Sark's century of life afloat has seen her confiscated by the British Navy during the First World War, bought by Italian prince Spado Veralli and renamed several times.
Refit in 1998, and again in 2009, the interior styling by Gae Aulenti and Bureau Veritas is a fine blend of traditional and contemporary design. She has accommodation for 10 guests in one master and three double cabins with two Pullman berths.
Shenandoah of Sark is for sale in immaculate condition and asking €15,000,000 with Edmiston & Company.
It's not just her fame that makes Orion of the Seas one of the most expensive sailing superyachts for sale right now. Previously owned by Charles Nicholson, she was launched in 1910 by the Camper & Nicholsons yard and went on to become one of the most iconic classic sailing superyachts of all time.
After being fully rebuilt in 2005, Orion of the Seas is once more guaranteed to be one of the most striking vessels in any port.
During the refit of this 49.29 metre sailing yacht, the hull planking was removed and the bare steel frames were re-galvanised and painted. The massive teak and iroco planks were then reattached and her interior was fully restored; with the original fittings and fixtures being retained wherever possible.
Orion of the Seas is asking for €16,500,000 with Edmiston & Company.
Not due for delivery until 2018, the new build Admiral Wave 38, currently for sale, is the second hull of the Italian Sea Group's range of superyachts designed by Philippe Briand.
With a lightweight aluminium hull, carbon rig, lifting keel and a large sail area, this 38 metre sloop will be highly competitive on the superyacht regatta circuit. But with a beamy hull and a wider aft section, she has plenty of deck space and uncommon volumes inside, making her perfect for entertaining and hosting guests.
Her layout envisages a large master suite, two guest suites and a multifunction space that can be an office, a saloon or an extra cabin.
The Admiral Wave 38 is asking €16,600,000 with Camper & Nicholsons International and Northrop & Johnson.
Heritage is a 45.3 metre luxury sloop built by Perini Navi in 2006. She has a steel hull, lightweight aluminium superstructure, and a cutter rig; balancing strength and durability, with exhilarating performance.
Heritage is now for sale and, with only one owner since she was launched, she's in immaculate condition. She has a large saloon, a well appointed master suite, a VIP stateroom and three twin cabins with a Pullman berth.
Heritage is asking €17,500,000 with Fraser Yachts.
Sailing superyacht Lady B is for sale, combining contemporary style and comfort, with fast, high-performance sailing.
Her popular design features include a two-person crow's nest 39 metres up the mast, and a stunning, curved skylight in the master suite that leads to a private cockpit. The Rhoades Young interior of this 44.7metre yacht has a light, airy feel with a beautiful, split level saloon.
Lady B's slim full-aluminium superstructure keeps weight low and reduces windage and her carbon fibre mast and furling boom is equipped with PBO standing rigging to enhance performance.
Lady B is asking €17,900,000 with Burgess.
Endeavour is currently for sale, offering sailing fanatics the chance to own the prestigious J Class yacht that famously challenged Ranger in the 1934 America's Cup.
It's easy to see why this 39.56 metre is one of the most expensive sailing yachts for sale right now, having been painstakingly restored by Elizabeth Meyer in the late 1980s and lovingly kept since.
Built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1934, no expense was spared to make Endeavour the finest vessel of her day. She pioneered the Quadrilateral genoa, a two clewed headsail offering an immense sail plan still used on J Class yachts racing today.
In 1989 she was completely rebuilt by Royal Huisman and fitted with all new deck, rig, sailing gear and interior. In 2011, she was completely refitted to make her once more one of the finest sailing yachts in the world.
Endeavour is asking €19,950,000 with Edmiston & Company.
Silvana is a 56 metre luxury sailing yacht, custom built for private family and charter use. With just one owner, Silvana is offered for sale in immaculate condition.
Built by Perini Navi in 2008, with naval architecture by Ron Holland, Silvana benefits from an ultra-light streamlined aluminium hull and twin aluminium masts with a carbon fibre furling boom. She has a sail plan of 1,500 square metres, and she can cruise at a comfortable 13 knots with a range of 3,600nm.
Silvana has plenty of outside space, a Jacuzzi and diving platform. Her interior, elegantly styled in classic light oak with textured leather accents, can accommodate 12 guests in five elegant and refined staterooms.
Silvana is asking €24,000,000 from Camper & Nicholsons International.
The new build Mondo Marine SM45 is designed to offer sailing enthusiasts the capacity and volume of motor yachts in a sailing superyacht.
Currently for sale, the SM45 has a light weight, all-aluminium build and her ketch rigging is intended for ease-of-use; she can easily be sailed without a large or experienced crew. The 47 metre yacht has 850 square metres of sail and an adjustable-pitch propeller that can be flipped up when the engine isn't running to reduce drag.
The SM45 has outside and interior spaces of a similar size to those of a motor yacht, with a range of customisation options for her owner, including layout, decoration, and amenities tweaks. The suggested layout includes a main deck owner's suite with a balcony, four guest staterooms and an on-deck Jacuzzi.
The SM45 is asking €25,000,000 with Northrop & Johnson.
Asahi, currently for sale, is an award-winning sailing superyacht that embodies a natural aesthetic with a high performance, contemporary design.
Her extensive teak sun deck and flybridge provide ample space, and the perfect setting, for relaxation and entertaining. The interior by Remi Tessier provides refined luxury - showcasing the designer's cabinet making pedigree with extensive use of mahogany, wenge, ebony and textured leather.
But Asahi is not to be underestimated on the regatta circuit. She benefits from an ultra-light build, with a carbon fibre, automatic furling boom and aluminium superstructure. Together with her streamlined, full aluminium hull and 1,500 square metres of sail, she can reach speeds of 15.5 knots.
The seventh of Perini Navi's 56 metre Sailing Series, in 2010 Asahi won Best 45m+ Sailing Yacht at the World Superyacht Awards, just one of the many accolades she has collected for her distinctive design, style, and naval architecture.
Asahi is asking €26,900,000 with Perini Navi.
50.24 metre sailing superyacht Troy is one of the most expensive for sale.
A truly striking sloop, she features naval architecture by Dysktra, and is designed for high performance sailing, with a carbon mast, boom and superstructure, and 2,638 square metres of Elvstrom Sails.
Troy's teak deck and glass panelling combine the best of traditional and contemporary materials, with a curated design highlighted with bespoke artworks. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in five well-lit, airy and beautifully furnished state rooms.
Troy is asking €29,500,000 with Northrop & Johnson.
Marie is for sale and she presents a rare opportunity to own a yacht that is classic in every sense of the word. Replete with sails, antique furnishings and even functioning cannons, this 56.4 metre sailing superyacht is as unique as she is beautiful.
Despite her outwardly classic style Marie features the latest sailing superyacht technology: her carbon fibre masts can carry up to 3,300 square metres of sail, she has in-boom furling systems for both main and mizzen sails and uses the latest rigging technology.
Marie is for sale with Fraser Yachts and Hoek Brokerage.
Perini Navi's 56 metre Melek is the most expensive sailing superyacht for sale right now, asking €34M. She has two aluminium masts, with carbon fibre booms, and a sail plan of approximately 1,500 square metres.
Melek was launched in 2010 as one of the very popular Perini 56 metre series. She combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Her cherry, walnut and leather interior provides luxurious comfort, whether racing along at 15.5 knots, or cruising for up to 3,600nm.
Melek is asking €34,000,000 with Perini Navi.
The 12 most expensive sailing superyachts for sale
Shenandoah of Sark
Asking €15M with Edmiston & Company
Words by Koray Gurur
The oldest yacht in our collection of the most expensive sailing superyachts for sale has an intriguing history. Launched in 1902, Shenandoah of Sark's century of life afloat has seen her confiscated by the British Navy during the First World War, bought by Italian prince Spado Veralli and renamed several times.
Refit in 1998, and again in 2009, the interior styling by Gae Aulenti and Bureau Veritas is a fine blend of traditional and contemporary design. She has accommodation for 10 guests in one master and three double cabins with two Pullman berths.
Shenandoah of Sark is for sale in immaculate condition and asking €15,000,000 with Edmiston & Company.


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The word "rhetoric" has an old world sort of connotation. It conjures Aristotle and men in togas and a lot of yelling from behind a dais. It is old. It is traditional. It is not necessarily associated with new world practices. New media and traditional rhetoric seem miles apart. Well, they're not.
The practice of rhetoric is not only a part of new media, it is quite prevalent in that realm. You are affected by it every day. It makes you feel. It makes you think.
Rhetorical Breakdown: Appeals and Canons
So what is rhetoric? While lengthy and overzealous definitions are plentiful, it can be put into simple terms. Rhetoric is the art of persuasion. There are many facets to this subject, but for this article we are going to look at it in a specific light: Rhetoric is thoughtfully using words or images or a combination of both to make your audience feel a particular way.
Part of the magic of rhetoric can be broken down into its three appeals: ethos, logos and pathos. They are called appeals because each is used to appeal to a particular side of a person. Ethos appeals to a person's ethical side. Logos appeals to a person's logical side. Pathos appeals to a person's emotions (think sympathy, empathy, etc.). Pathos is generally the most effective appeal when trying to reach an audience.
Writers, designers and creators who want to call their audiences to feel or think or do something use rhetorical appeals, but they might not know that is what they are doing. Every image, font choice and color palette works to evoke something.
Taking these rhetorical appeals and thoughtfully applying them to new media is a powerful way to create rich content. Combining the appeals kicks things up a notch. It is actually more common to find combined appeals in a piece of new media than it is to find just a single appeal.
For example, an advertisement featuring a shampoo could list the product's ingredients to explain what it uses to make your hair so soft and shiny and it could show a man running his fingers through a woman's hair. In this instance, both logos and pathos are used.
By providing the ingredient that give someone soft and shiny hair, it allows the audience to look at this shampoo as a logical purchase because these "facts" are present. By showing a man running his fingers through a woman's hair, the ad attempts to evoke emotion in a woman. She wants that feeling. She needs that shampoo.
You have your appeals and you know how you want to persuade your audience, but what steps do you take to achieve it?
Old world Roman orator Cicero came up with five rhetorical canons designed to construct a persuasive argument in 50 BC. These canons are invention, arrangement, style, memory and delivery. Regardless of how old these canons are, they are still widely taught and practiced today. So what does each of the canons mean?
- Invention: Coming up with the idea for and constructing the outline of your argument
- Arrangement: Organizing your argument to be at its most persuasive
- Style: Deciding how you are going to present your argument (rhetorical devices, diction, etc.)
- Memory: Memorizing your argument so you are ready to deliver your presentation
- Delivery: Rehearsing your argument before giving it
While these five steps were originally meant for rhetorical orators arguing their points in ancient Rome, they apply to new media just as easily. Because of the difference in argument presentation in new media, not all of the five canons have to be used and not all five are taken literally. For instance, practicing your tone of voice is not how you would handle the delivery canon.
Now that we have the parts of rhetoric that make an argument persuasive, we can apply them to new media. Once you have your idea, you can decide which appeal(s) would most effectively reach and persuade an audience. Different messages require different appeals. Take time to think about what would be the best way to elicit an action from your audience. From there, you can build your argument with the canons.
When you are creating for new media, some of the canons are pretty straightforward. Invention is coming up with the idea for your topic and its outline. You need to have the basic idea in your head before you can move forward.
Arrangement is putting the parts of your argument together to be as persuasive as possible. In new media, this can mean the way you build your website to guide your audience to perform a certain action. For instance, people are drawn to images of human faces. Not only do we seek them out, we look in the direction the eyes are pointing. If you want your audience to look to a specific part of your website, including an image of a person with his eyes pointing to where you want your reader to look is very effective.
Style is how you present your argument. Think of devices you want to use to convey a thought or emotion. Specifically, consider rhetorical devices such as allusion, hyperbole, and analogy to get your point across.
In new media, memory isn't memorizing your argument. It is making your argument memorable. Including powerful facts or moving imagery are great ways to do this. The arrangement canon comes into play here as well. Having a well-organized argument helps your audience understand your message and therefore, makes it easier to remember.
Delivery is how you present your argument to your audience. However, it is different than the style canon. This combines the whole of your argument. Deliver your argument in an easy-to-understand, relatable way. The cohesiveness of your words, images, and design as a whole will ultimately decide what your audience takes from your argument.
Traditional rhetoric does have a place in new media. The next time you read a blog or look at a digital advertisement, think about which appeals the developer used to persuade you to think or act or feel a certain way. You might be surprised how much influence rhetoric has on an audience.


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It's wedding season and you know exactly what that means. Time to search for the perfect dress, but most of all the perfect hairstyle.
I mean, of course you could throw your hair up in a ponytail or throw in a couple curls, but why be ordinary when you can be amazing? Let's not get too out of hand, you don't want to upstage the bride, but you do want to be seen. Your first step is to book a hair appointment. We all know you can do your own hair and save some pocket change, but a beautician can do it better.
Don't waste hours flipping through the pages in those hair booklets while you wait to be called to the back of the salon, I've compiled five beautiful hairstyles that are perfect and easy for wedding guest. You might not be the bride now, but go for one of these looks and he'll definitely put a ring on it soon enough.
The Finger Wave: 1920's Meet 2015
Let's talk finger waves. An easy, classic hairstyle that is both chic, sexy and fun. Talk about taking it back, way back. This is a great look for both short and longer hair. Timeless hairstyles are always the best.
The Birds Nest Meets French Braid:
This hairstyle is enticing to say the least. Instead of using a curl wand on your hair and letting your curls hang, bring your curls into a birds nest type of style featuring a beautiful loose side braid. Gorgeous and simple. Simple is always better, don't you think?
The Braided Bun:
This rather simple, yet romantic hairstyle is perfect for a wedding. The sleek pun pulled back added by a stylish braid will bring so much attention to you -- good attention, of course.
The French Braid Pompadour:
If you thought the french braid was too simple to be worn to a wedding, think again! This updated take on the french braid is simply beautiful and who doesn't love a pompadour? It brings attention to your hair without taking too much attention from your face.


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In order to ease the travel from any locations directly to the ENAC Workshop site
ul. Szafrana 2, 65-516 Zielona Góra
Building A-2, Room 115
we provide the map below.
Also for ones interested in staying in the beautiful city of Zielona Góra for more than 24h, the list of hotels can be found below
If you already pass by the Home of Wine, why not tour ?
Check the history of Zielona Góra, walk around the city and visit:
- Museum,
- Palm House,
- Local Vineyards in Stary Kisielin and Stara Wieś
walk around the old town and find all miniatures of God of Vine – Bachus
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Day 1
Welcome on arrival at the airport. Transfer to the hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon Colombo city tour. Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo at Galadari Hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast transfer to Dambulla. En route visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela. Check in to the hotel in Dambulla. Afternoon visit the Dambulla Rock Temple. Dinner and overnight stay in Dambulla at Amaya Lake Hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast transfer to Anuradhapura. Visit the Anuradhapura ancient city highlights and Mihintale. Dinner and overnight stay in Anuradhapura at Palm Garden Village Hotel.
Day 4
After breakfast transfer to Polonnaruwa. Visit the Polonnaruwa ancient city highlights and jeep safari in Minneriya National park. Dinner and overnight stay in Polonnaruwa at Deer Park Hotel.
Day 5
After breakfast transfer to Kandy. En route climb the Sigiriya rock fortress. Thereafter proceed to Kandy. En route visit a spice garden in Matale. Check in to the hotel in Kandy. Visit the evening ceremony at the Temple of Tooth Relic and a cultural dance show. Late dinner and overnight stay in Kandy at Amaya Hills Hotel or Randholee Resort & Spa.
Day 6
After breakfast transfer to beach stay hotel or airport. En route visits to gem museum, batik factory and the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. On completions proceed to the selected beach stay hotel or airport for departure flight.
Direct transfer from Kandy to airport will take approximately 3 1/2 hours.
This tour includes:
- Accommodation on half board basis;
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary;
- All excursions and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
- All local taxes;
- Service of an English speaking driver/guide.
Please note:
- Prices mentioned are per person based on sharing a double room;
- Lunch, drinks and personal expenses are not included;
- Professional guides (Russian / German / Italian / French speaking) can be provided on extra cost;
- Hotels will be provided only on availability at the time of confirmation;
- If hotels mentioned in the itinerary are not available at the time of confirmation similar hotels will be provided from the same area after a prior notification.
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Aaron Maté slams MSNBC's latest Russiagate dud, exposing how Lawrence O'Donnell's embarrassing retraction is part of a pattern of bogus conspiracy theories that push the limits of political self-satire.
Continue reading "MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell hits Russiagate rock bottom"
Aaron Maté is a journalist and producer. He hosts Pushback with Aaron Maté on The Grayzone. He is also is contributor to The Nation magazine and former host/producer for The Real News and Democracy Now!. Aaron has also presented and produced for Vice, AJ+, and Al Jazeera.


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Resolved: Windows 7 Wireless-N connectivity issue
My old Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop has been chugging along nicely for the last three years, being subject to a hand full of upgrades in the process. I've already burned through three batteries, two hard drives, and one memory stick, but overall it's been the most reliable laptop I've owned in the last decade.
Despite its seemingly antiquated technology, my computing needs haven't exceeded its capabilities. My most recent hardware upgrade to Wireless-N, coincidentally timed with a software upgrade to Windows 7, left me with intermittent wireless connectivity to the point of ridiculous frustration. Luckily, I was able to eliminate my upgrades as the culprits after being connected error-free to a neighboring router without issue.
My Linksys WRT600N dual band wireless-N gigabit router with storage link was the only thing left to test. The router wasn't cheap; I was concerned I'd have to replace it until I found the following information:
If you're using an 802.11N router, there might be issues with WPA-TKIP security. [Apparently] the final version of 802.11N dropped support for WPA-TKIP. [Switch to] WPA2-AES.
This worked flawlessly for me and I've had uninterrupted wireless connectivity since I made the change.
Implementing the change was hassle free, if you know your way around your own wireless network. If some cable company d-bag set it up, or, God forbid, Best Buy's Geek Squad, you're SOL.ShareThis
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Why wouldn't you use WPA2 from the begining? It's easier to setup, and easier to get new computers online with the simple passwords you can create as opposed to the 16-24 character jumbled mess they give you otherwise.
BTW…PLEASE tell me you didn't have to call Geek Squad to setup your router. You must be better than THAT…
The default was WPA2, and it configured with no problems before Win7.
And I've never used Geek Squad, so cut me some slack.
Good to hear! How is everything going down there? When you heading back to the operating forces? Is SSgt Lilly heading up here soon? I heard hes hitting up Staff Academy sometime this month.


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Garmin chartplotters are known to have functional and elegant designs that accompany sensitive GPS receivers hat constantly provide users with accurate location information in a fast manner. Choosing the right Garmin chartplotter for your needs require some inspection of each model's features. Some are optimized for use on freshwater lake, others for the ocean, and other for both. After determining which models provides the data that is relevant to your needs, design and usability follows. Here are some recommendations to help you make your choice easier. You might want to also reference the top 5 GPS fishfinder GPS combo devices for the best in fishfinding and chartplotting combinations if your really into angling.
Garmin GPSMAP 546 5-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter
Not only does this chartplotter have a 5" diagonal VGA display with a 480×640 pixel resolution enhanced by 800 nits of brightness, it also has the ability to integrate seamlessly with the Garmin marine lineup, which is one of the most detailed and exhaustive marine maps available. It is preloaded with a worldwide marine basemap and it is compatible with satellite radio and satellite weather, making it one of the most capable chartplotters in the industry.
Price: $743
Garmin GPSMAP 421 GPS Chartplotter
If you are looking for a chartplotter that offers fast map drawing and fast panning speeds, this one fits the bill. Offering quick render times with an ultra-bright QVGA display makes this one of the most viaully stunning and helpful chartplotters available. Of course, the high quality visuals for the directions will mean nothing if it doesn't provide precise information, which is why you don't have to worry about this chartplotter. It has a highly sensitive GPS receiver, guaranteeing you that the high quality visuals represent precise data and information.
Price: $339.99
Garmin GPSMAP 441 GPS Chartplotter
Its built-in BlueChart g2 marine cartography provides detailed location data of the U.S. Coastal areas like Hawaii and Alaska. Right out of the box, this marine electronic navigational chart can provide visuals through an ultra-bright QVGA display in crisp quality. It is of course based on up-to-date map information. It is fast and is easy to learn, thanks to its intuitive user interface. Novices and veteran mariners alike will find this chartplotter extremely efficient.
Price: $419.99
Garmin GPSMAP 640 Waterproof Car/Marine GPS and Chartplotter
Whether you're on land or at sea, this chartplotter can provide location data quick and easy, thanks to its built-in BlueChart g2 marine cartography that provides location information about coastal areas like Hawaii, Alasks and the Bahamas. If navigating the coastal areas is not your thing, turn-by-turn directions provided by this chartplotter will make you a master of land. Text-to-speech commands make things easier for you, as well.
Price: $799.99
Garmin GPSMAP 430 Chartplotter U.S. Lakes
Navigating in style is achieved by making use of Garmin chartplotters such as this. It is this designed to be compact and sleek with an elegant and intuitive user interface. Ease of use complements the exhaustive location data provided by this GPS receiver. In terms of function and style, the GPSMAP 430 is a clear winner.
Price: $799.99
For comparison, you might want to also take a look at our roundup of marine chartplotter recommendations out of all the makes and models available besides Garmin.
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Palestinian Statehood, Discussion with Law Prof. Francis A. Boyle
Plan B Uniting for Peace Resolution
"Time to end Israel's stall and delay tactics on so called talks while they build settlements," Boyle says. We discuss history of the discussion on Palestinian statehood. Review of year long effort to get votes, UN Security Council, Israel, US, and Palestinian leaders.
Produced by Dori Smith
Music by Fritz Heede
Download at Pacifica's Audioport here or at Radio4all.net and Archive.org
Palestinians need statehood prior to any negotiations with Israel. As a result of peace agenda during Reagan years, the Palestinians began a "diplomatic dialogue" with the PLO, which means diplomatic de facto recognition that continues today. The status has been upgraded since then to the status of "observer state" which has been held by Switzerland in the past, prior to their UN membership. The Vatican also has "observer state" status.
"Time to end Israel's stall and delay tactics on so called talks while they build settlements, Boyle says. We discuss history of the discussion on Palestinian statehood. Historically Palestinian efforts to achieve more UN status has been met with strong opposition and even threats from the USA, specifically from former Ambassador Pickering.
Half hour Talk Nation Radio Special, An interview with Prof. Francis A. Boyle of the U. of Illinois School of Law, on Palestinian Statehood. He is author of the book, Palestine, Palestinians and International Law and served as a Legal Adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization (from 1987) and the Provisional Government of the State of Palestine (from 1988) on the creation of the State of Palestine, its accession to the Geneva Conventions and Protocols, invocation of the Uniting for Peace Resolution, admission to the United Nations Organization, accepting the I.C.C.'s jurisdiction, etc. (See more on his bio bio)
He says the Palestinians have support for statehood in the U.N. General Assembly, which they already have as a "defacto" status. Once they do achieve statehood they will sign on to the International Criminal Court. We discuss the process in political context and get an update on events at the UN. We also learn more about what would happen after Palestinian statehood, including the Palestinians effort to join the ICC. We get an update on an investigation by the ICC (International Criminal Court), and hear how Israelis and the US media have ignored what has already been submitted to the ICC asking for an investigation and prosecution into the actions of Israel and their military.
Could a US veto be overcome by means of a Uniting for Peace Resolution? Attorney Boyle says yes, because the Palestinians already have Observer State Status and already filed a Complaint with the ICC, which is pending. The ICC prosecutor has publicly stated that he is investigating. Once they are able to obtain statehood, "they can lodge a state complaint against the highest levels of Israel that will perfect the complaint that the Palestinians have already filed.--Thus, full-fledged UN State Membership is now the only realistic option for Palestine and the Palestinians."
See Reuters, "U.S. tries to stall Palestinian statehood bid: report" September 3rd 2011, "Washington has launched an effort to avoid a clash stemming from plans by Palestinians to seek recognition as a state at the United Nations, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing senior U.S. officials and foreign diplomats. --The Obama administration has introduced a plan to restart peace talks with Israel to try to convince Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to give up the bid to seek recognition at the annual meeting of leaders at the U.N. General Assembly, it said." More here.


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I have combined this meme with a thanks, a tag, and awards. It fits quite nicely, I think. See if you agree.
Yesterday I got an answer to my problem of how to get my soap dispenser to pump. Several suggested that I dilute the soap. I've already got it more than half water, so I know that's NOT the solution I needed.
Blondie's Journal said: "Check to see if the plastic thingy is too long. If it is touching the bottom of the dispenser inside, you may not be getting enough air pressure to make it pump."
I cut ½ inch off at an angle, and IT WORKS! WOO HOO! Thanks, Jane!
Diane from A Picture Is Worth A 1,000 Words tagged me to do a photo Meme. The directions are to look in the 6th folder and post the 6th picture and write about it.
I've done this with the fourth picture, but here's the sixth.
This summer, Johnny and I celebrated our 50th anniversary by renting a large house on Ft. Myers Beach for a week. We invited our children and their families to share it with us. This is a picture of our son, his wife, and their three daughters. What a special time that was! Thanks, Diane, for helping me think on it again.
Chris at Chris's Corner shared an award: You Are A Jewel. I love crowns! Thanks for being so generous and sharing, Chris!
Charlotte at Chrlotte's Weblog shared the Helping Hand Award.
This pretty red award is meant to encourage and uplift others in the blogging world. Here's how it works: Select 10 bloggers: 5 you consider your blogging Helping Hand, then "Pay it Forward" by extending your "Helping Hand" to 5 additional new bloggers in support and encouragement for their efforts. Thanks, Charlotte; see how I reinvent these rules below.
Melissa at Little Things in Life gave the Premios Daro Award to me. The meaning of the award is as follows. "The Dardos Award is given for recognition of cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values transmitted in the form of creative and original writing. These stamps were created with the intention of promoting fraternization between bloggers, a way of showing affection and gratitude for work that adds value to the Web." I'm honored and grateful to her.
Here's the part I like best! If you're on my blogroll, I already ❤ you! And, if you regularly visit and leave comments, I would LOVE to present you with one or more of these neat awards! Please tell me in a comment if you'll give me the pleasure of presenting you with one or all of these awards.
What do you think? Did I fit all of this within the meme Love on Wednesdays in February?
BONUS: I posted a review of a good book that I think you'll enjoy. Take a look.


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Sweet honey and spicy sriracha hot sauce go together wonderfully on bbq'd meat
|Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Breasts
|green onions
|1/4 cup
|sriracha hot sauce
|1/4 cup
|sour cream
Slice chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a baggy, season with salt and pepper. Mix the hot sauce and honey together and pour on top of chicken. marinate for 30 mins. slice green onions into 1 inch pieces and set aside. soak wooden skewers in water for before grilling to prevent them from burning. preheat barbecue. while it is heating, place the chicken and green onion alternatively on the skewers. grill for 3-5 mins, turning once, until cooked. enjoy with more hot sauce and a side of sour cream. enjoy!
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Posted: Mar 14, 2017
Dow posted seven stoppers against the Trojans (Gil Talbot).
LOS ANGELES - Despite a comeback in the fourth set to tie the game, Harvard men's volleyball fell in a close battle to No. 14 USC, 3-2. The defeat came by set scores of 16-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-22, 8-15.
Casey White recorded 12 kills to lead Harvard's attack, while Erik Johnsson and Matthew Ctvrtlik posted 10 kills apiece. Marko Kostich added 26 helpers to the Crimson offense and three service aces.
Trevor Dow tallied six blocks to lead the Crimson defense, to give the Trojans 17 attack errors. Five members of the Crimson tallied six or more digs during the contest: Kostich (6), White (7), Murphy (6), Ctvrtlik (7) and Johnsson (10).
In the first set, Kostich recorded consecutive services aces to give the Crimson a 4-2 advantage out of the gate. USC went on an 11-3 run to lead the Crimson16-8. Although White and Johnsson netted two kills in the remainder of the first set, the Crimson were unable to gain the point, falling , 25-16.
The two teams traded points through the first 10 points of the set, but a kill from service error from USC started the Crimson on an 8-3 run, to lead the Trojans 16-10. A kill from Kostich helped put the final stamp on the set to tie the match at 1-1.
USC took the lead in the third set, recording a four-point lead at the midway point. Although the Crimson battled back and forth with the Trojans to come within three points, the Trojans capitalized on successive service and ball handling errors to lead 23-16. USC the set with a kill from Connor Inlow, 25-18.
The Crimson took a 9-2 lead in the fourth stanza, after falling the Trojans in the third period. USC battled back to come within two points, 16-18. Matthew Ctvrtlik stepped up for the Crimson and recorded two kills in the remainder of the set to tie the match at two apiece, forcing a decisive fifth set.
Harvard had a chance to put the match away, tied at 7 apiece in the fifth set. USC recorded two consecutive service aces and two kills to take a five-point lead, 12-7. The Trojans capitalized on successive attack errors from the Crimson to take the game, 3-2.
Harvard will return to action on March 24, hosting Sacred Heart at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on the Ivy League Digital Network.


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The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association (CGMFA) / L'Association canadienne des grands maîtres violoneux (ACGMV) hosts its annual Canadian Grand Masters Competition at the end of August in Ottawa where approximately 30 of the best fiddlers from all across Canada compete for the title of Canadian Grand Master.
Pictured: The 2016 winner, Daniel Gervais, being presented his prize by Randy Jones, president of the Alberta Society of Fiddlers.
Congratulations to the Canadian Grand Masters Winners in Alberta 2016!
1st Daniel Gervais – Edmonton, Alberta
2nd Greg Henry – Corunna, Ontario
3rd James Steele – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
4th Aynsley Porchak – London, Ontario
5th Dan Mighton – Hanover, Ontario
6th Paul Lemelin – Val Therese, Ontario
7th Kyle Burghout – Ottawa, Ontario
8th Allison Granger – Edmonton, Alberta
9th Kai Gronberg – Abbotsford, British Columbia
10th Emily Yarascavitch – Oshawa, Ontario
11th Troy MacGillivray – Nova Scotia
Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for putting on a great contest in Morinville, Alberta this year.


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Tauranga City Libraries
Useful resources for finding out what scholarships, grants and awards are available for individuals and community groups in New Zealand. Providing information and opportunities on the types of scholarships, grants and awards that are available and sources of funding, in particular focussing on study.
Sign up for access to giveME and givUS by creating a login with your email address and a password with Generosity NZ.
givME – for individuals, students and professionals
Awards, grants and scholarships available to individual New Zealand residents. Enables individuals to search for an award or scholarship to support them at school or in tertiary study, or for professional/personal development.
givUS – for communities and volunteer organisations
Funding schemes for community groups and organisations available in New Zealand with the ability to limit search to local funders or include national funders.
You may find the following useful:
Careers Service – Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Information on the types of scholarships, grants and awards are available, sources of funding, in particular focussing on study.
Community Matters
Offers information on a range of grants and fellowships available to support local initiatives and community services, from the Department of Internal Affairs.


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6 Sept 2007
A case in point(HKTDC Optical,2008)
Optical Cases
|Optical cases from Rainbow Bright Enterprise Ltd, made with either metal or plastic, reflect simplicity in design
Hong Kong manufacturers demonstrate that not only frames are subject to fashion trends these days, and deliver a slew of stylish, colourful optical cases
Confirming the importance of attractive cases is 1986-established Nationalpak Ltd, which exports to the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the Chinese mainland.
"We target markets that pursue unique designs and high quality cases," says senior sales executive Kent Cheung, adding that the firm is always trying to create new and fashionable items.
"We have an in-house creative team responsible for developing new case designs, and we come out with 5-10 new designs every year. We use various materials such as PU, plastic, aluminium and wood, all mainly sourced on the mainland," Cheung says.
Nationalpak's cases include models that open into the shape of a butterfly. "This model uses a pair of hinges, designed and patented by us, that are different from ordinary cases that use regular, horizontal hinges," Cheung states.
With the current trends focusing on big frames, demand for larger cases is increasing in tandem. "We have various models already tooled-up to meet demand for different designs," says Cheung. "We develop lots of unique designs, usually in 2-3 sizes to cater for different needs."
Production takes place at Nationalpak's ISO 9001- and ISO 14000-certified, 4,000-worker facilities in Shenzhen, Dongguan and Jiangxi Province on the mainland. Delivery time is 30-45 days after order confirmation for minimum orders of 1,000 cases.
Veteran manufacturer Qualipak Mfg Ltd is also offering a broad range of optical cases. "We use plastic, metal, paper cardboard, imitation leather and different fabrics to produce our cases," says marketing manager Agnes Poon.
Qualipak sources its raw materials from various regions, including metals from Korea, paper and cardboard from Holland, imitation leather from Italy, Korea and Taiwan and fabrics from the US, France and Taiwan.
"We have design teams in Hong Kong who do R&D, while actual samples are produced at our facilities on the mainland," says Poon. "We treasure client input on designs, and many of our final products are the result of cooperation between the two sides."
She says that the firm comes out with some 1,000 new designs every year, and notes that recent trends in optical cases include engraved patterns, light weight and a black/metallic appearance.
Major export markets for Qualipak are Western Europe, North America and Japan. "Our buyers look for practical and durable optical cases that are easy to use and unique in design," says Poon.
With 18 years' experience in optical case manufacturing, Qualipak produces two million units per month at its 60,000-square-metre, 3,500-worker factory on the mainland. Minimum order is 3,000 cases and the delivery lead time is 45-60 days.
Another highly experienced and renowned manufacturer of spectacle cases is 1990-established Astucci Int'l Ltd.
"Our buyers are always interested in new and innovative case shapes, materials and patterns," says sales and merchandising executive Chris Yeung.
"We have our own design teams, in New York and Hong Kong, comprising professional designers, sample specialists and technical engineers," he adds. "They are responsible for the 10 or more new collections we develop each month."
Noting that quality control and reasonable prices are also crucial concerns he states that, nonetheless, optical case designs can be very innovative and flexible.
"Customers no longer consider the product only as a case, but also an important part of their product sets," he states. "A nice case can greatly contribute to the business of selling frames and spectacles by enhancing the whole image of the brand."
One of the designs developed by Astucci is its animal pattern cases. The surface of the case is polished with a chrome look, and then wrapped with a nylon-mesh animal pattern.
"The mesh case has remained one of our hot designs in recent years, and is widely welcomed by our customers," says Yeung. "Besides animal patterns, we also have other patterns in solid colours."
Astucci's cases are made from aluminium, cardboard and paper, and may be wrapped in PU, PVC, nylon or cotton. Injection-moulded plastic cases are also offered. Most of the raw materials come from the mainland, Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia. "Some unique patterns come from Korea, Japan and Europe," Yeung advises.
Major export markets are the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia and Southeast Asia, while Astucci is also developing new markets in South America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. "The mainland market is also being developed, and the feedback thus far is impressive," says Yeung.
Production takes place at Astucci's 10,000-square-metre, 500-worker plant in Dongguan. Minimum order is 1,000-3,000 optical cases, depending on the model, for delivery 45-60 days after order confirmation.
Buyers of cases can rest assured that Hong Kong is the ideal source for optical cases that are practical, appealing and affordable.
Astucci Int'l Ltd
Rm 1402
Star House
3 Salisbury Rd
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2366-2667
Fax: 852-2367-6123
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.astucci.com
Euta Industrial Ltd
Unit B2, 12/F
Unimix Ind Centre
2 Ng Fong St
San Po Kong, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2328-6180
Fax: 852-2321-1675
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.euta.com.hk
Mida Optiproducts Mfg Ltd
Unit 502B
Join In Hang Sing Centre
2-16 Kwai Fung Crescent
Kwai Chung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2422-2586
Fax: 852-2489-2844
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.mida.com.hk
Nationalpak Ltd
Rms 2 & 4, 9/F, Blk A
Goodview Ind Bldg
11 Kin Fat St
Tuen Mun, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2462-4448
Fax: 852-2462-3804
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.natpak.com
Qualipak Mfg Ltd
China United Centre
28 Marble Rd
North Point
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2529-6196
Fax: 852-2529-6632
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.qualipakhk.com
Rainbow Bright Enterprise Ltd
Suite 601
Ocean Centre
5 Canton Rd
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2682-2023
Fax: 852-2682-2063
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.rainbowbright.com.hk


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Monday Minute
Holy Trinity's Weekly School Newsletter
2016 - 2017 Calendar
May 2017
03: May Crowning Mass (hosted by 3rd Grade) @ 2:15
04: Penny Drive Ends
05: Food Free Dress (2 cans)
06: First Communion @ 5:30 Mass
07: First Communion @ 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 Mass
10: School Mass (hosted by Kindergarten) @ 2:15
08: STAR Testing Window (5/08 - 5/26)
17: School Mass (hosted by PreK) @ 2:15
18: Scholastic Book Fair Opens (May 18 - 21)
19: Spring Musical - The Lion King @7:00 (gym)
20: Spring Musical - The Lion King @7:00 (gym)
22: Summer Food Drive Begins (5/22 - 5/26)
24: School Mass (hosted by 6th Grade) @ 2:15
29: Happy Memorial Day! - No School
31: School Mass (hosted by 7th Grade) @ 2:15
June 2017
02: Food Free Dress (2 cans)
06: Spring Concert @ 6:00 (church)
07: School Mass & Candle Passing (hosted by 8th Grade) @ 2:15
08: Field Day
12: 8th Grade Graduation
14: Closing School Mass (hosted by Choir) @ 2:15
Teacher appreciation week is this week, beginning May 1st and running through Friday, May 5th.
We still need volunteer help. Please review the volunteer opportunities posted HERE. Thank you!
Want to be more involved? Want to help build our school community? Want to get to know other parents? Well, then, perhaps you may be interested in joining the PTO leadership team! It doesn't matter if you're brand new to the school or have been here for years. If you're interested, just shoot an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Lunch Notes
Can you believe it...June Lunch Menu is up and ready for ordering!
Questions or concerns regarding the hot lunch program, please contact our Lunch Coordinator, Kris Arbaugh at email@example.com
Penny Drive
Thursday is the final day of the Penny Drive - get those pennies in!
Morning Piano
Calling all pianists! Want to welcome your classmates and their families into school? Please share your talents with your school. SIGN UP HERE
Volunteer Opportunities
Need Sharepoint hours and you wanna make our outstanding faculty feel appreciated? Help make our Teacher Appreciation Week the best one yet! SIGN UP HERE
CYO Athletics
Next Meet: Saturday May 6th at 8:30 at Liberty High School
A few Highlights from the Track and Field meet on April 29:
We had 72 Personal Bests this weekend!
Volleyball registration will open in May.
Mission Statement
"Through academic excellence, Holy Trinity Catholic School prepares students emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically and spiritually for the world in which they live."
Sch. Phone: (503) 644-5748
EC Phone: (503) 643-1056
Fax: (503) 643-4475
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Parish: www.h-t.org
Holy Trinity Catholic School
13755 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97005
Holy Trinity is accredited by:
The Western Catholic Education Association


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We welcome everyone of any age who wants to help beautify the West Concord Village and learn more about plants, horticulture and community.
We have meetings four times a year with the next one noted on the column on the left.
WCGT membership includes:
Green Thumbs planting at Fowler Library Garden.
WCGT membership is just $10.00 per year per person.
New members may join any time by filling in our Sign Up Form and sending it with a check for $10.00 payable to the "West Concord Green Thumbs" P.O Box 1374, Concord MA. 01742, or use Paypal to pay dues online. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address.
Please note, Paypal payments cost the WCGT a modest transaction fee, so the online membership fee is $10.75 (about the same as the cost of writing a check, the envelope, and postage). Please click the button below for individual membership.
You can also e-mail Caroline McCloy at email@example.com and let her know you're interested!
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Community Alternatives Program
The Community Alternatives Program (CAP) helps Randolph County residents make an informed choice between in-home care and institutional care. CAP is not a program that assumes total home care, but assists the clients and their families so they may continue to live in their home and maintain some independence.
How do CAP services work?
- A doctor must recommend that the client needs skilled or intermediate institutional or nursing home care.
- A social worker and registered nurse make home visits to determine needs.
- A plan of care is developed by a social worker, registered nurse and the referring doctor in collaboration with the client.
- A CAP case manager arranges for services in the home through client selection of local community service providers.
Services may include:
- Case management
- Nursing
- In-home aides
- Medical equipment/supplies
- CareLink
- Waiver supplies
Eligibility Requirements
- CAP clients must meet Medicaid eligibility requirements. Contact your local Department of Social Services for CAP-Medicaid eligibility information.
- CAP is intended for elderly and/or disabled Medicaid residents of Randolph County who may be facing institutional or nursing home placement at the skilled or intermediate care level. They must be in need of medical attention and/or support services.
- Caregiver support must be sufficient to maintain the client's health, safety and well-being in the home.
CAP Services
- CAP-Disabled Adults (CAP-DA) for elderly or disabled adults
- CAP-Children (CAP-C) for disabled children 18 and younger
- CAP-AIDS for persons diagnosed with AIDS


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The Mormon (LDS) Religion Exposed
The Mormons--or the LDS Church ("Latter Day Saints")--form a widespread and influential group that has members in the federal government, in finance, and in politics. Many are familiar with the young men who go door-knocking, wearing badges stating that they are elders. We will look at just a few of the things these Mormon missionaries don't want you to know about their religion and founders.
1. The Mormon 'God' "Was Once a Man" (False Doctrine)
2. The Mormon 'God' Has Many Wives (False Doctrine)
3. The Serpent's Great Lie and Mormonism
4. Masonry and Mormonism
5. The Call to Leave Mormonism and Masonry)
1. The Mormon 'God' "Was Once a Man" (False Doctrine)
Mormons (or members of the "Church of Latter Day Saints") are taught the heresy that God once was a man. This is what the Mormon "prophet" Brigham Young said about God:
"The idea that the Lord our God is not a personage [person] of tabernacle [human body] is entirely a mistaken notion. He was once a man. […] If he had a Father, he was made in his likeness. And if he is our Father we are made after his image and likeness. He once possessed a body, as we now do; and our bodies are as much to us, as his body to him. Every iota of this organization is necessary to secure for us an exaltation with the Gods."
- Prophet Brigham Young, True Character of God, Salt Lake Tabernacle, February 23, 1862, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 9, p.286 (bold added)
Please pay attention to the last part: "…an exaltation with the Gods." The Mormons believe that men can become God. We will look at that heresy later.
First, the Bible does clearly reveal that God the Creator of everything had no beginning and no end, and no one existed before Him or after Him, who is God. He alone is God.
Isaiah 45:5-6 (bold/underline added)
5 I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the Lord, and there is none else.
Isaiah 43:10-12
10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
11 I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.
12 I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, that I am God.
Isaiah 44:8
Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.
and that He had a beginning contradicts the Bible, God's Holy Word. In Isaiah 43:10, God said, "Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me." God had no father and He had no mother. He had no beginning and He has no end. There is only one God.
1 Timothy 1:17 says, "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen."
In Isaiah 44:6 God said: "Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God."
This is very clear. God said, "I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God." There is only one God, the Trinity, which means there are three in one being. This is not a contradiction.
1 John 5:7 says, "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."
Jesus Christ is the Word (see John 1:1). He is the Only Begotten Son of the Father. This is important to know. Jesus Christ is the God the Father's Only Begotten Son.
John 1:14-15
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
2. The Mormon 'God' Has Many Wives (False Doctrine)
The Mormons teach the false doctrine that God has many sons and daughters from his many wives. Yes, they believe that God has wives and that He is having spirit-children by them. They even believe that God the Father was Adam and that Eve was one of his many wives. That is what the Mormon prophet Brigham Young taught and it is part of their doctrine, but Mormon witnesses will never tell you this. For at least half a century, the Mormons believed Adam was God (1).
"Now hear it, O inhabitants of the earth, Jew and Gentile, Saint and sinner! When our father Adam came into the garden of Eden, he came into it with a celestial body, and brought Eve, one of his wives, with him. He helped to make and organize this world. He is Michael, the Archangel, the Ancient of Days! about whom holy men have written and spoken--He is our Father, and our God, and the only God with whom we have to do." (Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 1:50) (bold / underline added)
3. The Serpent's Great Lie and Mormonism
The scripture clearly teaches that God is not a man and never was and that He never had any spirit children or wives. This false doctrine taught by the Mormons is directly against the Bible and it is part of Satan's great lie found in Genesis 3.
Remember Brigham young said, "Every iota of this organization [i.e. "God" once was man] is necessary to secure for us an exaltation with the Gods."?


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Mike Quade Wins Managerial Debut at Wrigley
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The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field for a nine-game home stand and crushed the Pirates in the first game back 14-2. It was Mike Quade's managerial debut at Wrigley Field since Lou Piniella left the club last Sunday. Carlos Zambrano pitched well and hit a two-run home run to lead the Cubs to victory. 2010 Hall of Fame inductee Andre Dawson was honored before the game.


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The other day when Facebook tested me to see if I was real and not a robot before I posted a link, I received this challenge: type
literary chateaus.
Hmm, I thought. That sounds possible (as opposed to "morph zeitgeist" or "flared hemlock"). In fact, it sounds a lot like the castles of fancy-schmancy phrases I build in the air of my prose, just because I love the sound of 'em.
Note to self: whether in draft 8, 9, or 2000 of a story, listen up for those literary chateaus. Then sweep away those castles that don't fit your character's point of view.
This is particularly challenging when writing third-person limited. We forget that everything is through the lens of that one character we've decided to follow. We can't let stray narration creep in that sounds like us or worse, the thesaurus.
Here's an outtake from my writing: Andy, the protagonist of my story "Facing It," is riding with his wife in the car. A song comes on the radio. I, not Andy, write: "'Tainted Love' warbled its mournful anthem about obsessive pain."
Andy, due to Asperger syndrome*, has trouble distinguishing gradations of emotion ("mournful" and "sad" are to him, essentially, the same thing). He has difficulty reading social cues. He also doesn't like music a whole lot unless his wife says she likes something, and then he'll listen. All these character details I'd established prior to this moment.
So all of a sudden, the guy calls a song "mournful"? He can't bond with Soft Cell's lead singer as he "warbles."
Andy is also a science teacher whose idol is objectivity.
New line: "'Tainted Love' blasted the car."
Now that sounds more like Andy. It's his voice, not mine, that needs to drive this story. Of course, all of it comes through my lens, but writers want the reader to disappear into the work, forget the storyteller, and not ask, "Who's talking now?"
There are so many levels to revision, and the "sound check" is just one of them.
By the way, note to Facebook: it's "chateaux," not "chateaus." If you're going to demand proof of humanness, then spell it the way French humans do.
*I am still learning much about Asperger's and welcome any corrections if I need to consider other characterizations. My understanding is that the syndrome can have a lot of diverse manifestations. The love or lack of love of music may be one of them and isn't necessarily related to the syndrome.
I'm reading a book of interviews with Andre Dubus, and the one thing he says head the hardest time teaching himself was to know his characters. In 3rd limited, the narrator's voice should at least refrain from clashing with that of that character's POV. Which means know EVERYTHING about that character. BECOME that character.
TMSAISTI (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.) 😉
Becoming that character means emphathize. And I find I'm a better human being after writing stories…I walked in the moccasins of another and got all my revenge and angst and dysfunction worked out until I found the human truth. 🙂


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After a bit of searching I found a forum post that told me to enable older networking protocols on the Win7 PC, I think it was win98 protocols or something like that. I had to run a .msc program to do this. It fixed the problem.
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Following are excerpts from a recent PetLife article (part 1), a summary of a video program from trainer Ian Dunbar (part 2), and quick tips for avoiding and stopping fights between dogs (parts 3 and 4).1. From "Ready to Rumble" by Cherie Langlois in the February 2003 issue of PetLife:
While some breeds developed for fighting or protection may be more included to quarrel, dogs of any breed can get into fights. "It depends more on the dog's temperament, training and socialization," said trainer Adam Katz of Austin, Texas, owner of http://www.Dogproblems.com. A dog who is not well-socialized might have dominant body language and stare other dogs right in the eyes, which is perceived as a direct challenge.
It's a mistake to assume your dog won't fight. "The issue isn't whether your dog is or isn't nice; it's how the two dogs' temperaments interrelate," Katz said.
Said Trish King, animal behavior and training director for the Marin (California) Humane Society: "These dogs aren't necessarily aggressive when they're off leash, but tend to lunge, bark and posture when they are on leash."
Avoid scary conflicts by staying alert and keeping your dog under a short leash and voice control at all times. Some owners take the additional step of not allowing their dog to look or sniff at another dog.
Teaching a dog early on that he can't visit with every canine he meets is one good way owners can prevent leash aggression. Teach the dog not to pull on the leash, and to sit and wait for permission before greeting another dog. Basic obedience training and behavior modification with positive reinforcement can help prevent fights. Katz said, "If the dog is looking at me and paying attention, he canUt engage another dog."
Along with leashing and good training, owners can avoid conflicts by keeping their pets from roaming, neutering young dogs before one year of age, and socializing their dogs during the critical puppyhood stage between six to eight weeks of age.
Some fights occur with little warning, but often you can spot behaviors that signal trouble ahead, so use that opportunity to keep a fight from breaking out.
Watch for these behavioral cues to see if a fight is imminent:
* A hard, unwavering, targeted stare.
When facing an oncoming aggressive dog, you might shout "NO!" to repel him. If the dog continues to approach, drastic measures may be needed. Katz suggests owners carry a stun gun, which they should aim into the air, not at the dog. The stun gun hits sound frequencies that dogs hear, which can stop a dog from fighting. Another technique is to spray cayenne pepper at the dog's nose and eyes (however, pepper spray can cause injury and further anger an aggressive dog). King prefers a harmless citronella spray repellent called Direct Stop.
If a fight ensues, keep in mind that dogs tend to establish a social hierarchy soon after they meet. Scuffles to determine top dog can involve heavy barking and growling. However, real fights can take place, in which a dog latches onto another dog or otherwise injures him. Intense fights can be silent.
If you intervene, do not put your hands anywhere near the dogs' heads or get between them to avoid getting bitten yourself. If another person is available, King recommends each person picks a dog and grabs its tail or hind legs, pulling back and up until the dog loosens its grip. The grabber should then move away quickly. There is some risk, since dogs will sometimes turn and bite whoever is hanging on to them.
Prevention, of course, is the best approach. "Prevention — keeping your dog safe and providing good leadership — is the most important job a dog owner has," said King.
2. From Dr. Dunbar's Video "Dog Aggression: Fighting":
Dogs react fast, and sometimes get angry toward each other, just like people. The difference is that dogs respond immediately then, typically, forget about it once the disagreement is resolved.
Some 90% of a puppyUs time is spent biting other puppies. This is part of developing bite inhibition, in which young dogs learn how to control their jaws. The optimal time for dogs to develop bite inhibition is between two and four and a half months of age. Dogs need free play as puppies with puppies and mother dog to develop their bite inhibition. (See last week's Tip on Bite Inhibition, which is posted on the PAW website under Pet Tips.)
Dunbar cites some general principles:
* Dogs initiate fighting when they do not feel secure around other dogs.
* The top dog knows he's boss and usually is able assert rank within 3 seconds. Usually, the top dog does not have to resort to actual fighting to prove his point.
* Middle-ranking order male dogs feel insecure and in need of proving something.
* Females have the potential to engage in fights, and to be as tenacious as males. When females fight with female or male dogs, often it's to gain a possession.
* Dogs perceive neutered dogs as less of a threat. With male dogs, neutering reduces the chances dogs will bite and neutering is linked with a reduction in several kinds of aggression.
* Dogs may also display aggression to dogs who approach them outside, especially when their owner gets tense in the presence of other dogs and yanks on the dog's collar. For example, the dog may be communicating to the other dog: "Go away! When dogs like you appear, my owner gets upset and gives me a punishment."
* Dogs growl at younger dogs in an attempt to put youngsters in their place. By the way, many male dogs have testosterone peaks between 10 months and one year of age, explaining why they seem more hyper. Dogs can smell testosterone.
* When dogs growl at younger dogs, this leads to the development of active appeasement on the part of the lower-ranking dog. The lower-ranking dog learns to show deference, which signals that he understands and respects the hierarchy. So then, typically, the older/more dominant dog will let the youngster play.
* Playing is more than having fun for dogs; it's a way to compete and a way to establish rank.
Positive steps you can take:
* Socialize your pup. You can keep him nearby when you're home by tethering him to you with a leash. Praise the dog whenever he does good, and whenever he stops aggressive look or other undesirable behavior.
* Most people ignore good behavior. But it is important to praise and reward good behavior in order to encourage the dog to repeat it. Solicit and praise good behavior, instead of punishing the bad.
* Dunbar suggests teaching the command, "GENTLY," which can be useful in diverting dogs from a fight. "SIT" and "OFF" are also important commands. It is important to be able to redirect your dog's attention to you — and thus away from another dog who may be engaging in challenging eye contact and aggressive or otherwise undesirable behaviors.
* Do not tense up with the leash or yell during the approach of another dog. That can make your dog associate the sight of another dog with punishment.
* Remember that timing is everything, and that it is crucial for you to develop the ability to redirect your dogUs attention back to you.
By the way, Dunbar cautions against using tranquilizers, which affect bite inhibition (a learned behavior). You want the dog to be able to inhibit his own bite.
Some people attend "growl classes" with their aggressive dogs, at which they work on moderating the dogUs reactive behavior. The dogs wear muzzles and the owners keep them on leash until the end of the classes, at which point participants work the dogs off leash. DunbarUs video included footage from a "growl" class.
3. Tips for avoiding fights:
* Behavior modification work with your dogs is essential. Be sure to watch for next week's tip, "Aggression Between Dogs in the Same Household."
* Never allow any dog to achieve dominant status over any adult or child. If dogs always know their social ranking and are never allowed to challenge people, they will usually be good family members, advises Gary L. Clemons, DVM.
* Feed dogs in separate areas, rooms or in their own crates.
* Do not toss treats out to dogs. Instead, have each dog obey a command, such as sit, individually, and give the treat right after he/she obeys.
* If any chance dogs will fight over toys, don't give the dogs toys unless they are in separate locations.
* Do not give dogs toys that fanatically excite them.
* Carry a small, automatic umbrella. You can pop this open between your dog and an incoming one of you fear a problem. It provides a surprise and a hiding place.
* Some dog handlers carry water pistols and water cannons.
* One Great Dane owner uses a cookie sheet to deter dogs from engaging in a fight. She has slipped the pan between the aggressing dogs, as well as banged on it to create a distracting noise.
* One multiple dog owner always keeps a sturdy buckle collar on the dogs, which provides a sturdy handle if needed.
* Don't permit tug-of-war or aggressive wrestling. These games can quickly escalate into a fight.
* Don't give dogs rawhides, pig hooves or other highly coveted goodies. At the very least, don't allow dogs free access to them. The dogs are likely to fight over them.
4. Ideas for breaking up a fight:
The way fighting dogs should be separated depends on the individual dogs as well as their typical breed characteristics. For example, pit bull specialists advise use of a strong "breaking stick" inserted into the mouth of bull-breed dogs, but not for other kinds of dogs.
Be aware that a dog embroiled in a fight might bite someone who grabs him or who comes between the fighting dogs.
* Try pouring water over fighting dogs. Turning a hose on the dogs works better than dumping a container on them.
* Some dogs will stop fighting if you squirt them with a water bottle filled with vinegar, which breaks their concentration. Some folks use water cannons, citronella spray, pepper spray (note: pepper spray, or mace, can cause injury and worsen the situation), airhorns or even stun guns.
* Avoid putting your hands near the dogs' heads or getting between them to avoid getting bitten yourself. If another person is available, Trish King recommends each person picks a dog and grabs its tail or hind legs, pulling back and up until the dog loosens its grip. The grabber should then move away quickly. There is some risk, since dogs will sometimes turn and bite whoever is hanging on to them.
Another technique for breaking up a fight when two person are available: One person attempts to immobilize the hindquarters of the dog while grasping the collar from behind. For certain breeds such as pit bull breeds, it is recommended to wedge a wedge-shaped breaking stick into the side of the dog's mouth. Before attempting this, study up on the information about breaking up dog fights on www.pbrc.net.
Also see the tipsheets:
* Bite Inhibition: An Important Part of Socialization
* Avoiding and Preventing Dog Bites
Filed under: Dog Facts and Information | Tagged: dog aggression, stopping a dog fight, tips on stopping dog fights |


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As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this Saturday marks World IBD Day I thought I would do a post combining the two. When diagnosed with a chronic illness like IBD, mental health problems often come hand in hand. Being told you have an illness that will never go away, spending lots of time in hospital and having to leave your job because you are too poorly to continue working can all trigger depression.
I am a huge advocate of speaking out and talking to someone if you feel you are struggling and not feeling yourself. Opening up is a huge, hard step, but the relief you feel afterwards will start to show you how much better you can and will start to feel with the right help. Your GP can prescribe medication and talking therapy (eg. counselling or CBT) or can have you 'check in' on a monthly basis to see how things are going and keep an eye on you.
One of the most supportive places I found were the online support groups. People with the same illness, going through similar things to you are the only ones who can truly understand. There are some great ones about and I thought that today I would share my top ten IBD related ones with you which you may like to have a look at and join.
The IBD & Ostomy Support Show
This is the Facebook page attached to our weekly YouTube show where you can see us post about different things to do with IBD and ostomies, ask questions and see what will be discussed on future shows.
IBD Support Squad
A wonderful bunch of people who are like family to me now. Some amazing, supportive and lovely people here who are always there when you need them.
PW Ostomy Support
A support group connected to the Purple Wings Charity. Superb support for ostomates, their motto is recover, adapt and overcome.
Making Ostomies Cool
A fantastic group for ostomates where I will always go if I need advice about something stoma related. There are knowledgeable people in this group from all over the world so it is never quiet!
Sick But Invisible
I have come across some amazing and inspiring people through his page, which covers all invisible illnesses. Lots of lovely people here and the #youarevisible boxes are a great idea
Funbags & Shitbags
The name says it all! A fun, sassy group who are always up for a laugh, are proud of their stomas and aren't afraid to show them off!
Midlands IBD & Ostomy Support
If like me, you are based in the Midlands this is a great group to find out about local meets and connect with people near to you.
Positivitea & IBD
A lovely group I can always turn to for good advice. A place to be positive despite your illness, but where you can get support if needed.
IBD Superheroes
The IBD Superheroes group is a great place to go for support and have your questions answered. It also links to their Facebook page and the fantastic work they do raising money for the Cure Crohns and Colitis charity
The Toilet, Me and IBD
A friendly group where there is always someone to chat to when needed.
I hope this brief round up will be useful to some of you. Meeting other people with IBD and stomas was such a huge help, it has literally, and without trying to be overly gushy, changed my life. My inbox is always open to anyone wanting a chat so don't hesitate to contact me too if you need someone to listen.


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by Rebecca Witonsky
Middle East Quarterly
Fall 2011
Maikel Nabil Sanad, a 25-year old pacifist currently on a hunger strike in an Egyptian prison, is one of the Arab world's most pioneering human rights activists. A veterinarian by profession, in April 2009, Sanad founded the "No to Compulsory Service Campaign," which aims to end the compulsory three-year military service term for Egyptian males and reportedly has upward of 3,000 members. Last year, he became the first known conscientious objector in Egyptian history when he refused to report for duty.[1]
While distaste for the draft is not uncommon among middle-class Egyptians, the reasons for Sanad's conscientious objection are virtually unheard of in the Arab world. "I don't want to point a weapon at a young Israeli, recruited into obligatory service, defending his state's right to exist," he explained in October 2010.[2] He has frequently expressed his admiration for Israel's democratic freedoms, respect for women's rights, and religious tolerance while voicing rejection of Arab terrorism and outrage over the blatant anti-Semitism propagated by the Egyptian military and political establishment during the Mubarak years. He even went so far as to publish an article on the Arabic language website of the Israeli foreign ministry entitled, "Why I Am a Pro-Israel." He is learning Hebrew and has a Hebrew section on his blog.[3]
Sanad has been severely persecuted for his pacifism and expressions of solidarity with the Israeli people, both of which are deeply taboo in Egypt. He was briefly imprisoned twice for two days each, and on one of these occasions was sexually harassed.[4] After the fall of the Mubarak regime, he was targeted for more severe persecution because of his outspoken criticism of the Egyptian military junta. On March 28, 2011, Sanad was arrested for "insulting the military" and subsequently brought before a closed military tribunal. While other activists who dared criticize the new regime have been released within days of their arrest, on April 11, Sanad was sentenced to three years imprisonment.[5]
Sanad has suffered numerous abuses in prison, such as denial of access to decent food, placement with common criminals, being forced to shower in dirty water and to sleep on insect-laden bedding. Until recently, he was denied access to essential medical care.[6]
On August 23, Sanad began a hunger strike to protest the injustice and conditions of his imprisonment. On August 30, he began refusing to drink water and stopped taking his heart medication. His father and brother Marc tried to visit him in prison on that day but were told by prison guards that Sanad "refused" to see them.[7] His family and friends warn that he is fully prepared to die for his beliefs. And all this in the new, "democratic" Egypt.
Rebecca Witonsky is a blogger on USA Freedom.
[1] The Huffington Post, Apr. 15, 2011.
[2] YNet News (Tel Aviv), Oct. 25, 2010.
[3] Maikel Nabil Sanad website, accessed Aug. 31, 2011.
[4] The Huffington Post, Apr. 15, 2011.
[5] "Egypt: Blogger's 3-Year Sentence a Blow to Free Speech," Human Rights Watch, Apr. 11, 2011; The Huffington Post, Apr. 15, 2011.
[6] The Committee to Protect Journalists, New York, Aug. 31, 2011.
[7] Maikel Nabil, "Declaration of Hunger Strike," MidEast Youth, Aug. 26, 2011; The Committee to Protect Journalists, Aug. 31, 2011.
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Jim Romaniello of Shorehaven Country Club in Norwalk shot a 74 to win the New England Senior Amateur with a 36-hole score of 145 at Laconia (N.H.) CC.
UConn Women Lose To No. 5 Florida State
The No. 5 Florida State women's soccer team (7-1-0) rallied from a two-goal deficit in the first period to beat UConn 3-2 Thursday night in Storrs. Forward Rachel Hill scored both goals for the Huskies (6-2-1), the first on an assist from Brianna Butler and the second on an assist from Samantha McGuire. Alison Saucier and Emily Armstrong shared duties in goal for the Huskies, combining for four saves. Florida State's Berglind Thorvaldsdottir scored two of Florida State's goals; Kristin Grubka scored the game-winner. Cassie Miller made five saves for the Seminoles. ... The UConn women's tennis team defeated Quinnipiac 4-3 Thursday afternoon in the first dual match for either team this season. ... The University of St. Joseph tennis team beat the Western Connecticut women 6-3 in West Hartford Thursday.


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Our little one loves LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Grapevine. She enjoys constructing buildings and designing cars and trucks from the numerous legos available at the discovery center.
Recently, LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Grapevine, Texas announced a contest that enables Dallas-Fort Worth's youngest citizens to imagine and design their future city! The selected designs will be featured in a special edition to MiniLand! What a great opportunity for your young engineer-in-training or for your preschool or early childhood to sixth grade classroom!
The Master Model Builder will select several designs and will construct them to scale! What a neat opportunity for your little one(s)!
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Diane Passage, the soon-to-be ex-wife of convicted Ponzi schemer Kenneth Starr, is planning to write a book detailing the sexcapades of the fraudster and his clients, PageSix reports.
Passage, who was an exotic dancer before marrying Starr in 2007 just two weeks after he divorced his third wife, only has the book proposal so far, the report said.
Here's a tantalising tid-bit from the it [via PageSix].
Passage's proposal also spills on Starr's clients: In one excerpt, she writes about a starlet who was "fooling around" with one of Starr's A-list clients under the table during a dinner at Morton's.
"Everyone was getting drunk," Passage recalls. "Soon everyone couldn't help but notice that [the starlet] was fooling around with [the male star] under the table, as his girlfriend sat there quietly and miserably, looking like she was about to cry as she watched the craziness unfold in front of her."
Starr was convicted running a $30 million Ponzi scheme that targeted celebrities so who knows who she will name in her book.
On another note, the last time we checked in, Passage, who filed for divorce from Starr in 2011, was cast as a member or reality TV series "Wall Street Wives." That show was last shopping itself to different networks and we haven't heard anything lately.
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